This course utilizes the case method to gain insight into different organizational structures and their applicability to varied business situations. Current management topics are examined including the functions, required abilities, and key competitive goals setting to develop effective managers.

Prerequisite: Advisor Approval

The Managerial Accounting course examines the impact of different accounting treatments upon the knowledge needed for effective decision making. The skills necessary to analyze the components of financial statements are developed, and quantitative tools applicable to the process of planning and control are imparted. Different costing structures are explored including full, variable, fixed, and incremental cost analysis. The objective of the course is to prepare students to make decisions using accounting information after thorough and critical analysis of the information available.

Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization

The case method is employed to develop student’s familiarity in relation to the development and evaluation of management information systems and their application to contemporary global businesses. The integration of these systems into global e-commerce, as well as their impact upon an organization and its strategy are also examined. The ethical and social aspects of information systems are also explored with an emphasis on security.

Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization

This course introduces the student, through the utilization of the case method, to the basic marketing concepts, providing them with the fundamental theory and practical applications of the marketing process. It imparts the tools needed to apply strategies that yield competitive advantages in the real world. Students should be able, at the end of the course, to develop and apply a strategic marketing plan to a productive business unit.

Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization

Students are exposed to various cases detailing real life situations to analyze external variables affecting an organization, particularly those aspects over which the organization has a low level of control but can exert a great influence through their management. Additionally, the internal variables that the organization can and must manage are also analyzed. Emphasis is placed on students developing the skills to become effective leaders in their organizations while becoming proficient in the management of the valuable human resources in an enterprise.

Prerequisite: MAN 530

Students are introduced to the managerial analysis of processes in productive units in varied areas, such as manufacturing, services, and government. Focus is placed on analyzing the competitive needs and current state of the enterprise in order to develop the tools and techniques necessary to design and implement the best business practices. Critical thinking is required by the application of the case method, which requires solutions designed to face real life problems and opportunities.

Prerequisite: MAN 530

Strategic Management integrates the concept of strategic planning with analysis and measurement tools. Students will develop the skills to manage with purpose and conviction, taking advantage of potential and real opportunities through the implementation of an adequate strategy. These different situations are presented using cases to develop the students’ ability to identify patterns and apply solutions.

Prerequisite: MAN 530

This course will help students develop critical skills in human resource management and coaching. They will study concepts and application tools to effectively change a firm’s organizational structure, while seeking to fulfill corporate objectives. Various coaching models will be analyzed. With a sound theoretical foundation, students will be able to synthesize strategies in response to case studies. In this course, students will become especially cognizant of the importance of proper diagnosis; they will gain confidence in their ability to discern inefficiencies, and thus recommend the precise changes needed to increase an organization’s productivity.

Prerequisite: MAN 510

The Organizational Behavior course integrates the study of management principles and practices with the study of human behavior within organizations. The focus will be upon the application of management and organizational behavior theory to practices that result in organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and human resource development. The primary goal of this course is to prepare students for advanced leadership roles in modern organizations through analysis of employee attitudes, workplace satisfaction, personalities and communication, and group dynamics.

Prerequisite: MAN 510

In this course, students are exposed to philosophies, strategies, tactics, and issues relevant to successful organizational change. Students will learn how to select the most appropriate change-management intervention strategy to address a specific project. The course studies today’s complex global business environment, where successful leaders can anticipate the impact of marketplace adjustments, new regulatory requirements, a change in business strategy, or the implementation of new technology within their organizations. By taking a holistic approach to change initiatives, students will learn to create an agile work environment while promoting organizational resilience.

Prerequisite: MAN 550

The Organizational Development course applies behavioral science concepts to organizational structures, with the aim of teaching students how to plan, design, innovate, and develop solutions to successfully implement changes. Knowledge of globalization and contemporary business practices are essential prerequisites to employ creative and innovative approaches to Organizational Development. Through case studies, students will develop critical and analytical skills that will prepare them for challenges in this complex sector of Human Resource management.

Prerequisite: HRM 510

Foundational to this course is the idea that companies achieve competitive advantage when human talent develops in harmony with the attainment of an organization’s objectives. The course’s primary goal is for students to learn strategic processes for effective human resource management, expounding on key principles, policies, and practices like hiring employees, evaluating their performance, and rewarding them. The successful student will be able to employ strategies that concurrently further personal and company objectives.

Prerequisite: HRM 510

International Law establishes normative and canonical standards for national legislation. This course provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of international labor law and its influence on globalization and international rights, closely examining the operations of the International Labor Organization (ILO). Knowledge of International Labor Law will endow future managers with the confidence to participate in the international economy, as well as establish foundational knowledge for managing transnational companies.

Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization

In this course, students will learn advanced models, strategies, and tools to diagnose Human Resource management inefficiencies in international organizations. Human Resource consulting includes analysis of existing structures as well as implementing modifications in organizational structures to make them more efficient, while remaining flexible and adaptable to change. Through case studies and applied methods, students will develop diagnoses which will serve as the bases for their consulting recommendations to improve management and corporate structures.

Prerequisite: OPM 510