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  • MBA 616: Systems in Organizations

    4.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Concepts and methods for analyzing systems in organizations; different types of systems; business process, value chain, and supply chain concepts; lean production and quality management approaches, process improvement and process performance measures; information systems such as ERP; impacts of systems on participants and of participants on systems, strategic significance of systems in organizations; planning concepts and methods; project management; methods for building and maintaining systems; system-related risks, vulnerability, and failure. Instructors may present this course from an information systems or operations management viewpoint. Prerequisite for electives in Telecommunications. Cross Listed With: MBA - 683
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  • MBA 617: Managerial Finance

    4.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Prerequisite: MBA - 613. Course focuses on those concepts and theories of corporate financial management that enable the financial manager to make better decisions. Special emphasis is placed on valuation as a framework for decision-making, with topical coverage including capital budgeting, risk analysis, financial issues, corporate restructuring, and relevant special topics. Also included is a description of the global financial environment and an introduction to investment analysis, as well as an evaluation of recent trends and events in the context of financial theory.
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  • MBA 618: Marketing Management

    4.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Examination of the role of marketing in the economic system, the evolution of markets, market structure, consumer behavior, research, marketing functions and policy. Emphasis on identifying and meeting customer needs, developing effective marketing strategies, ensuring quality of service, and achieving and sustaining competitive advantage. Study of marketing management concepts for products and services, profit and non-profit organizations, and consumer and industrial markets. Prerequisite for electives in Marketing.
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  • MBA 619: Strategy and Competitive Advantage

    4.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Prerequisite: Permission of Department. Strategy formulation and implementation in a global environment. An integrative course, drawing from the functional core courses. Focuses on competitive strategy that defines an organization's position in its environment and formulates strategies resulting in a favorable, sustainable position. Takes a broad view of the external environment and matches it with the internal competencies of the firm. Special focus on external threats and opportunities and the relationships to the strengths and weaknesses of the enterprise.
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  • MBA 621: Financial Institutions and Markets

    3.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Prerequisite: MBA - 617. The course examines and compares the nature and regulatory structure of key financial institutions and markets in the dominant economies of the world. The principal focus is on the U.S. financial system, with selected comparisons made to financial systems in Europe and Japan, as well as China and Russia. The specific financial institutions examined include commercial and investment banks, venture capital firms, insurance companies, pension plans and mutual funds. The course also explores the key financial instruments (e.g., derivatives, debt and equity securities) and important financial markets (e.g., futures, options, debt and equity markets). The role and nature of US government financial system regulation is compared to the regulatory systems used in other major economies.
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  • MBA 622: Advanced Corporate Finance

    3.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Prerequisite: MBA - 617. Analysis, through the case method approach, of topics pertinent to the financial manager. Topics covered include capital budgeting, financing choices under uncertainty, valuation of companies (including mergers and acquisitions), and risk management and financial derivatives. Cases tend to be open ended, allowing the student to explore a variety of alternatives and make recommendations in an uncertain environment.
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  • MBA 623: International Finance

    3.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Prerequisite: MBA - 617. The international financial markets and how the financial activities of multinational firms must be adapted in the global context. Effects on managerial decision-making in the areas of capital budgeting and investments, sourcing of capital, exchange rate hedging, working capital management, accounting and control systems, and tax issues.
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  • MBA 624: Investment Management

    3.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Prerequisite: MBA - 617. The course begins with a description of the investment environment, including an analysis of trading practices and market structure. Subsequently, investment management techniques are studied in detail. Specific topics include bond portfolio management, portfolio optimization, and individual company analysis. A description of the use and valuation of various derivative securities, including options and futures, is also included.
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  • MBA 625: Venture Capital & Investment Banking

    3.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Prerequisite: MBA - 617. Comprehensive exposure to corporate finance techniques employed by institutional suppliers and corporate users of start-up and growth capital financing. Explores mergers and acquisitions and LBO financing. Guest lectures from Bay Area venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, investment bankers, CEOs/CFOs and other financial professionals. Bridging theory and practice, these high level executives explain specific decision-making processes used in real-life cases.
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  • MBA 626: Corporate Financial Reporting and Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    University of San Francisco

    Prerequisite: MBA - 617. Focuses on the recognition, understanding and analysis of corporate financial statements from the viewpoint of various professional users, including corporate executives, bankers, creditors, security/financial analysts and investors. Emphasis is placed upon the assessment of quality of earnings, financial position and cash flows underlying financial valuation. The course blends theory with practical application through the extensive use of case studies and presentations by corporate and investment professionals.
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