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4.00 Credits
Begins by developing a paradigm perspective on the nature of scientific research and theory. From that platform, we examine seminal contributors to theories of organization and individual behavior in organizations with attention to both historical context and current approaches. Topics such as classical management theory; the human relations perspective; motivation, institutional theory; comparative organizational designs; change processes; the organizationalenvironment contingency, and systems perspectives; inter-organizational forms, organizational learning; organizational dysfunction and ethical perspectives are examined. Students take an active role in presenting and critiquing early and current theory and practice as well as relating theory and research to their own experience.
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Integrates the theory, research and practice from the fields of operations and technology management with a focus on the deployment of technology systems into manufacturing and service-related processes. You will explore the fundamental issues and recent developments in the field of operations management along with theories of technology adoption and information transfer. These theories will be used in the examination of the research and application of evolving operations concepts and techniques, productivity and competitiveness programs, and planning and implementation of operations and technology-based systems in re-defining the organization of work.
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Examines the complex interface between the public and private sectors within contemporary American society as well as in a comparative context, both historical and global. A review of the extensive scholarly literature in the field includes widely varying visions of the "public interest" with regard to business. At the same time, real world case studies provide you with a practical understanding of and techniques for managing business-government relations at the local, state, federal, and multinational level. You will learn advanced problem-defining, analytical and communication skills in dealing with "messy" problemsfaced by businesses involving government regulation, politics, ethics and corporate social responsibility.
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Examines financial processes as they relate to corporate financial decision making and the types of near-term and long-term financial decisions, which must be made by managers. Topics include capital structure, credit policies, financial operation, capital budgeting and transaction financing.
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Covers the full range of the principles, theories, and practice of the management of the marketing function. You will learn the theories of the field including both key seminal literature and current published research. You will explore problem-solving techniques for practical application through cases and modeling techniques, and will study current developments in marketing from both academic and practitioner perspectives.
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Covers the theory and practice of developing and implementing strategies for gaining competitive advantage in the global business environment. You will master the theoretical body of knowledge in the fields of strategic management and international business. In the process of the study of this theoretical work, you will also consider a variety of empirical approaches used to research the international competitive strategy process. You will explore the accelerating globalization of industries, regionalization of competition, and the institutional contexts that both facilitate and impede the formation and implementation of strategies globally. You will also consider such emerging topics as organizational change, competitive dynamics, development of firm resources and capabilities, sustainable competitive advantage, regional approaches to competitive strategy, and the formation of new organizational forms such as strategic alliances and inter-firm networks.
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Explores contemporary financial theories and their applications. Topics include asset pricing, option theory and financial risk management.
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Covers the fundamental theories, principles, and issues related to the management of information technology and systems in support of the firm's business processes. You will explore the role of information technology and systems in contributing to the productivity and competitiveness of business enterprises and in enabling organizational restructuring as needed. You will explore and critique current body of knowledge, the information technology literature, and research methods.
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Covers the role of technology and innovation in competitive business situations. You will master the theory and practice of the management of innovation and technology and consider a variety of empirical approaches used to research this field. You will study methods for creating and sustaining organizational change and innovation including techniques for organizational design and organizational learning. Covering product, process and information technologies, you will explore such topics as national issues of industrial competitiveness, the nature of technology and innovation, strategies regarding technology planning, development and acquisition, and managerial issues regarding organizational design, organizational learning and change management to implement these strategies.
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4.00 Credits
Covers the mathematical and intuitive methods used to determine the most feasible plans and designs for complex and often largescale systems and projects. Emphasis is placed on the theory and techniques of directing and controlling resources for a fixed-term project established for achieving specific goals and objectives. You will study the latest techniques for scheduling, selecting appropriate work methods, estimating and budgeting, monitoring and controlling, and progress reporting of actual results against established budgets. You will use computer-based software packages and literature research in developing a comprehensive term project.
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