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MBA courses offered by the Economics and Finance Department
Source: Graduate Catalog 2000-2001
This course discusses how a market-oriented economy operates and how we
measure the performance of the economy. In addition, it will review how the
various agents in the economy make decisions. 3 credits.
This course will cover the descriptive and inferential statistical methods
frequently used for business and economics decision-making. Upon the
completion of this course, a student should be able to select an appropriate
statistical method for solving a given problem, to model the problem and
produce desirable solutions using the computer, and to interpret and
communicate the results in a non-technical language. 3 credits.
This course addresses the financial management issues of an economic agent
within the context of a free-market capitalistic economy, using a
manufacturing corporation operating in both a "domestic" as well as
international market as a basic model. At the end of the course, the student
will have an understanding of the issues involved and their general solution,
with the objective of maximizing the wealth of the firm owners through
maximizing common stock prices. 3 credits.
This course will cover several quantitative methods used frequently in
managerial decision-making. Upon the completion of this course, students
should be able to select an appropriate method for solving a given problem, to
model the problem and produce desirable solutions using the computer, and to
interpret and communicate the results in a non-technical language. 3 credits.
The seminar aims at an understanding of the new economy and global issues
confronting international business. It also examines various patterns of
international economic relations and analyzes some of the causes of these
patterns. An emphasis on global perspectives will enable students to develop
essential managerial skills for handling environmental factors (such as
political, cultural, technological, and legal). Prerequisites: MBA 501, 502,
503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, or permission of the MBA Director. 3 credits.
This seminar focuses on strategic issues and problems that managers (e.g.
CEO's ,presidents, and SUB managers) face in a globally competitive
environment. It also looks at the nature of competitive interactions among
firms in the market through design of efficient organizations. Furthermore,
techniques for strategy formulation and implementation are discussed.
Prerequisites: MBA 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, or permission of
the MBA Director. 3 credits.
Students apply their knowledge and skills under faculty guidance within an
approved framework. Students are allowed to individualize their culminating
experiences by selecting one of the following areas: within his/her
organization to achieve significant project goals, develop and research a
global project through university sponsored international opportunities,
develop an entrepreneurial project and begin implementation. Prerequisites:
completion of all MBA course work. 3 credits.
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