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This course serves as the cornerstone experience for Master of Science in Management students. Students will analyze and evaluate theories of leadership, explore and assess their own approaches and styles as they relate to the theories, and create the first draft of the Self-Directed Learning Plan that they will develop and implement as they matriculate through the program. Emphasis will be placed on situation and issue analysis, and presentation of logic through the use of case study methodology.

This course examines classic and contemporary management theories and practices, and provides a theory-based perspective for interpreting, critiquing, and applying management thought and practice. Through the study of macro-level frameworks in organizational theory and micro-level processes in organizational behavior, students will be better prepared to recognize the applicability of emerging management theory and trends.

This course emphasizes the assessment and development of critical management competencies based on behavioral science theories and research. Through a focus on self-awareness, students will apply the tools and insights offered by behavioral science to acquire or refine the interpersonal skills necessary to understand, influence, and manage individuals in a business context. Students will also continue to refine and implement the Self-Directed Learning Plan created in GM 500.

This course develops working knowledge of management practices that help to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the organization. Students will learn how to create high-performance teams and the support systems to ensure team effectiveness. Students will apply the concept of social responsibility and ethics in making strategic business decisions and explain the value and impact of business ethics and corporate social responsibility in contemporary organizations. Students will evaluate the manager's role in creating the organizational culture that supports business strategy. Within all areas of study, student cultural competence will be developed to enrich management effectiveness.

This course applies a systems approach to examining the design and execution of business strategies to achieve a competitive advantage. The organization is viewed as a total system that can be managed to achieve continuing high performance in today's dynamic and global marketplace. Strategies for managing enduring change are evaluated.

This course focuses on action research and the development of critical skills required not only for consultants, but also for any manager desiring to strengthen his or her interpersonal effectiveness as a successful change agent. An introduction to the consulting process, and the consulting skills associated with entry, contracting, meeting management, defining issues and gathering data, diagnosing problems, formulating solutions, and creating and implementing action plans will also be examined.

The purpose of this course is to facilitate the nonfinancial manager’s ability to develop a framework for understanding a company’s true value and financial performance. The course will equip the student with the skills necessary to communicate with peers in the accomplishment of shared objectives. Students will learn how to interpret financial statements and use that information in the formulation and implementation of business strategies.

This serves as the capstone course to the Master of Science in Management program, which allows the student to integrate theories with practical application. This course utilizes the conceptual foundations and skills acquired in earlier courses as a basis for an in-depth examination of an organizational issue or problem of significance that is of special interest to the student. The student will collaborate with organizational stakeholders to identify a problem and design a research project.

This Course Is Designed To Introduce The Student To The Ashford University Graduate Business Programs, With Emphases Upon Conceptualizing Communication And Communication Processes In The Contexts Of Organizations And Leadership. Emphasis Will Be On Technology, Theories And Models, Qualitative Communication Research Methodologies, And Research Writing. Note: Bus 600 Is The First Course Taken In The Mba Program Once Program Prerequisites Are Met.

This course investigates behavioral factors that affect modern organizations and their management. Topics include group and team dynamics, organizational structure, motivation, leadership, power, and change management.

This course examines the marketing function, focusing on the managerial application of marketing tools and methodology. Emphasis is placed on marketing decisions associated with allocating organizational resources including: product development and design, pricing, promotional strategies, and distribution-based activities. Course coverage includes the marketing concept, buyer psychology, strategic planning and implementation of marketing plans.

This Course Is An Overview Of The Fundamentals Of Accounting, Finance, And Economics. Students Will Investigate The Fundamental Principles Of Accounting Through The Preparation Of Financial Statements. The Basics Of Managerial Finance Including The Use Of Net Present Valuation Models Fundamental Financial Ratio Analysis Will Be Examined. Students Will Also Explore Modern Economic Philosophy Including An Understanding Of Basic Supply And Demand, And Micro- And Macro-economics Systems. (note: If You Submit Official Transcripts Indicating That You Have Earned A Bachelor's Degree In Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics Or Have Successfully Completed Undergraduate Coursework In Economics, Accounting, And Finance With A Grade Of "c" Or Higher In Each, You Will Be Exempt From The Requirement To Take Bus 599 Introduction To Quantitative Principles. Otherwise, Bus 599 Is Required For Graduation And Constitutes An Additional 3 Credits Of Required Coursework.)

This course involves the study of the business law, its foundations and the role it plays in managing a business with a particular emphasis on the corporate form. Topics of relevance to be explored include the following core concepts: constitutional law case law, government regulation, ethics, contracts, anti-trust law, securities regulations, employment law, environmental law, and crimes and torts.

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation of economic understanding for use in managerial decision-making. The course offers an intuitive non-calculus based treatment of economic theory and analysis. A variety of examples is used to illustrate the application of managerial economics to diverse practical situations. The role that economic analysis plays in that process is emphasized throughout this course.

This course studies the role and major functions of the managerial accountant within the organization. Students of managerial accounting should not only be able to produce accounting information but also understand how managers are likely to use and react to that information. The goal of this course is to acquaint students of business with the fundamental tools of management accounting and to promote their understanding of the dramatic ways in which the field is changing. The emphasis through the text and course is on using account information to help manage an organization. Some topics covered in this course include: cost management, various budgeting theories and techniques, and decision making processes.

This course studies the role and major functions of corporate finance within the organization. Upon developing an understanding of the theoretical foundation of corporate finance, students will use financial tools in an applied case and problem format. Topics covered include: Net present value analysis (time value of money), risk assessment, security valuation, decisions on capital structure and allocation, and the weighted average cost of capital.

This course focuses on the principles associated with the effective design, implementation and management of organizational processes and systems. With an emphasis on efficiency, course coverage includes: systems design for products and services, inventory management systems, distribution and supply chain management.

Study and analysis of supply chain management for products/services and the dynamic interaction of companies within an integrated supply chain. Topics include factors guiding companies' supply chain development and management; Technology as a supply chain tool; Positioning of a company in terms of its role as a valuable member of the supply chain; and, performance measures used across the supply chain.

This course provides an overview of current logistics and distribution practices intended to advance current knowledge. Students should gain an understanding of the significant components of logistics management and the dynamics of what is considered best practice. Focuses on the complexities associated with the integrated flow of raw materials, in-process goods, finished goods, and information from point-of-origin through the production process to the end consumer.

This covers addresses the strategic implications of sourcing and supplier relationships in the context of supply chain management. Critical elements including identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating contract terms and conditions, implementing contracts, and measuring performance in the context of the organization's strategic plans are covered. Practical examples of sourcing excellence are provided.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Walden University and to the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. Ethical issues related to business and management are covered in this course. It provides a foundation for academic and professional success from a practitioner approach and as a social change agent. Course assignments focus on practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and promote professional practice and academic excellence. Major assignments include the preparation of the Professional Development Plan and program of study.

This course immerses students in how business operates in a global environment. Topics include supply chain management, process management, quality, innovation, forecasting, and decision-making in a global operations environment. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing, creative, and critical-thinking skills, and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course provides broad coverage of information systems management concepts and trends underlying current and future developments, as well as principles for providing effective implementation of information systems management. The course is heavily case- and discussion-oriented. A business case study will typically be assigned as well as one or more articles or chapters, for each class. Students are expected to be able to develop and define, as necessary, their position and reasoning on a variety of information systems current issues as the course progresses. Course assignments focus on the doctoral-level practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

Today’s world is so globally diverse and interactive that the old skills, and sometimes tools, of marketing are often insufficient. In this course, the student will assume a global marketplace and identify, adapt, and apply those skills and supporting tools with a knowledge base that will guide the student to realize and create a globally competitive advantage in multiple and diverse scenarios and settings. The course moves beyond the essentials of the 5P’s, mix, differentiation, and focused markets to grow the student’s abilities in blending this knowledge with other critical skills, such as financial planning and data analysis. The student will hone skills in proposing and defending an organization’s movement into new products and markets, using decision-based analytical tools in a socially responsible manner.

While the basic principles of finance and financial planning remain constant and well established, the world within which those principles are applied knows nothing but change. Daily, there are risks of corporate challenges and insults, ranging from local and national regulatory shifts and breaches to international complexities of emerging opportunities. These events create the foundation for building global skills in the financial and economic arenas for business leaders and managers. Through case studies and applied knowledge used in analytical projects, the student will build skills and knowledge for leading organizations with ethical integrity and social accountability. The student will also apply important financial and economic concepts and tools that every key manager should understand. Learners explore the financial and monetary markets, not only within the United States but also abroad, to gain an economic context to apply the concepts and tools necessary to assess an organization’s financial position and explore alternatives to finance organizational ventures. The course also includes financial planning, budgeting, and other trends such as balancing risks. Importantly, the course helps prepare learners to be key ethical players who are effective in leading an organization’s financial capabilities, based on sound financial and economic principles.

This course focuses on leadership dimensions of business such as globalization, individual and group behaviors, organizational culture and change, systems thinking, innovation, social responsibility, and sustainability. Students explore these basic dimensions of leadership as they affect the employee, the organization, the community, and the environment. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing, creative, and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course focuses on the development and implementation of business strategies that enable competitive advantage, with an emphasis on understanding the current environment and innovation in which the organization competes and forecasting how that environment may change. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This seminar focuses on students’ acquisition of substantive, foundational knowledge of the philosophy of science, including the construction, use, and critique of concepts and theories. Qualitative and quantitative frameworks for inquiry are introduced. Ethical, social, and political aspects of conducting research, producing knowledge for practice are examined. Quantitative designs covered include experimental and quasi-experimental, survey, causal-comparative, evaluation, and existing action research; and qualitative designs including case study, phenomenology, grounded theory, and ethnography. Assignments consist of knowledge demonstration and problem-solving for professional practice. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

This course provides students the opportunity to extend their research and general analysis skills as they further explore research methods and project types that they may incorporate into their own doctoral study. The focus of the course is on qualitative and case study research methods, where students learn to focus their analysis on efforts to improve the quality of an organization and its performance. Students will also focus on how to think in an action oriented manner, as if they were consultants, so that their own doctoral study work could be applied in action. Finally, students engage in an iterative process of writing their own prospectus application, incorporating feedback from peers and the course instructor. Ultimately, the prospectus is offered by the student as a document for review for consideration by potential mentors for the student’s doctoral study.

This course develops students’ skills in descriptive statistics, statistical inference, quantitative techniques including analysis of variance and covariance, multiple linear regressions, and various non-parametric techniques. Students will use QUANTITATIVE data reduction and analysis and data management techniques. Students will learn to utilize software for data analysis. This research competency component is intended to focus on key concepts and issues in the conduct of data analysis in management-oriented social science research, including the role of distribution assumptions underlying various hypothesis tests, the computational details of various tests, and the use of readily available statistical software packages. It is specifically not expected that learners will become fully grounded in statistical methods; rather, it is hoped that students will learn what questions to ask about data analysis and be able to defend their use of specific techniques to be used in professional practice.

As globalization integrates all regions of the planet, business has become multinational and multimodal. Whether you are a manufacturer, a retailer, or a service provider, if you do business globally you will need to understand how products, services, and even information products develop from ideas to deliverables. In studying global supply chain management, the student will learn the systems required to identify sources of people and material and how to insure that the supply chain conforms to the highest expected standards of doing business anywhere in the world. The course will attempt to accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

Though many aspects of information technology are becoming staples in the business toolbox, competitive advantage is still possible through the development of unique applications and configuring technology in ways unique to your organization. This seminar looks at both the frontier of information technology (IT) in business and new ways of applying IT to cut costs, increase customer satisfaction, and open new business opportunities. Social networking tools and Internet recognition strategies will also be examined for their potential business uses. The course will attempt to accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

Both the growing cultural diversity within countries and the expansion of organizations’ international initiatives have brought about the need to recognize, lead, and manage a broader cultural spectrum of workers, managers, and performance improvement teams. This course has been designed to define both the key organizational techniques that can be effected and the potential benefits stemming from managing multicultural workforces. Participants will study and develop analyses of case studies of both successful and unsuccessful attempts to realize the potential that can be derived from multicultural workforces and teams. The course will endeavor to accomplish its objectives by providing students current information through extensive use of recent journal articles and papers as well as classic articles and papers related to the field of study.

The purpose of this course is to assist doctoral students in making steady progress toward their D.B.A. degree. The “instructor of record” for a section of the course is the chair of the doctoral study committee. Section participants are the students working with the faculty member at various stages of their doctoral study. The course provides a forum for ongoing exchange of ideas, input, and feedback between the student and the doctoral study chair as the student completes the coursework for the D.B.A. degree.

This final doctoral study demonstrates a student’s scholarly ability to examine, critique, and synthesize knowledge, theory, and experience, so that new ideas can be tested; best practices identified, established, and verified; and theoretical, practice or policy constructs evaluated and advanced. In all cases, the doctoral study is a rigorous inquiry that results in new knowledge, insight, or practice, demonstrating its efficacy in the world of business and management. The goal of the doctoral study is for the business professional to conduct an investigation that focuses on business practice within a designated context. Ultimately, every doctoral study should make a fresh contribution to the field of practice in the professional business environment.

This Course Is The First Component Of The Mba Experience And Employs The Grow Coaching Model That Provides Learners With Guidance As They Navigate The Mba Academic Environment. Learners Identify And Prioritize Their Professional Development Goals And Strategize Ways To Effectively Manage Their Mba Experience So That They Can Stretch Themselves, Have A Positive Impact On Their Career, And Reposition Themselves For Greater Responsibility And Influence Within Their Organization. Learners Also Explore Assessment Tools To Use In Identifying Their Management Skills And Clarifying Their Purpose, Vision, And Values. This Course Prepares Learners To Begin The Professional Effectiveness Coachingsm Process. Mba6010 Must Be Taken By Mba Learners In Their First Quarter. Mba6010 And Mba6020 Must Be Taken In Sequence. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer Or Petition.

This Course Focuses On Leadership Effectiveness Practices And Behaviors And Provides The Foundation For The Remaining Mba Program Course Work. Learners Analyze The Different Leadership Styles Present Within Their Organization And The Ways They Are Used To Mobilize Others To Accomplish Organizational Goals. Learners Also Analyze Their Own Personal Leadership Styles, Evaluate Their Leadership Skills In Terms Of Strengths And Areas Of Improvement, And Develop Measurable Goals For Applying New Leaders Hip Practices And Behaviors In The Context Of A “personal Best Project” Within Their Organization. Mba6010 And Mba6020 Must Be Taken In Sequence. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer Or Petition.

This course presents learners with a comprehensive approach to marketing and brand management. Topics include marketing strategy and competitive differentiation; segmentation and targeting; the positioning levers of product, price, promotion, and distribution; and creation and management of brand. Learners analyze the major decisions that marketers must make in their efforts to effectively use company resources to meet marketplace needs and use commonly accepted criteria to evaluate those decisions.

This course presents tools and techniques for effective process and supply chain selection, design, planning, and control. This course helps learners apply the principles and techniques of process-based management as a foundation for continuous improvement. Learners explore ways to design, develop, and manage effective operations management tools required to detect and fix problems quickly. Learners identify, discuss, and practice applying measures of operational performance that support organizational growth, innovation, and market leadership. As a result, learners are better prepared to respond to changes in market demand.

Analyzing and interpreting quantitative information is a primary component of effective business administration. In this course, learners become familiar with performing analysis and evaluation using statistics and mathematical modeling to support effective decision making in management practice. Course activities include case analysis, discussions of business-related statistical problems, and readings focused on state-of-the-art statistical methods for business decision-making.

This course provides a survey of financial and managerial accounting concepts and practices. Topics include the accounting cycle, financial reporting, financial statements analysis, cost accounting, management control, differential analysis, and ethical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

This Course Provides Basic Theories And Techniques Related To Acquisition Of, Accounting For, And Allocation Of An Organization’s Financial Resources. Along With A Comprehensive Overview Of These Processes, Learners Identify And Apply Basic Financial Management Theories And Techniques That Support Effective Acquisition And Allocation Of Their Organization’s Financial Resources And Apply Their Knowledge Of Finance Management Practices To Real-world Business Concerns And Issues Within Their Work Environment. Prerequisite(s): Mba6140, Mba6150.

This course addresses the use of information, knowledge, and technology as strategic assets. Learners develop the ability to proactively manage information as a strategic asset, recognize how to use appropriate technologies by applying new skills and knowledge, and understand the importance of monitoring and adjusting their organization’s communication processes and principles. This course focuses on leveraging available information technology and communication assets in order to realize an organization’s business goals.

In this course, learners examine tools and techniques for competitive analysis, strategic planning, and strategy implementation. Learners gain knowledge of the tools and concepts needed to develop a business strategy including macro environmental scanning, industry and competitive analysis, value chain analysis, SWOT analysis, identification of critical success factors and driving forces, and development of strategic alternatives and recommendations. Throughout the course, learners apply these tools and concepts as they develop a strategic profile for a company that is described in a detailed case study.

Learners in this course study the fundamental concepts of supply chain management from a systems theory perspective and examine the changes in scope and scale that globalization has brought to internal business processes. Learners use this knowledge to develop a broad understanding of management best practices in global markets.

In this course, learners examine supply chain management as a logistics network that provides strategic advantage to global managers. Learners also study customer relationship management and its effect on the overall supply chain. Learners use online computer simulations to gain hands-on experience in managing distribution and risk.

Learners in this course examine the traditional logistics of the delivery of goods in today’s business-to-business environment. Learners identify the cost components of the supply chain, including an efficient and effective logistics system, and analyze their individual and collective effects on organizational performance. Learners also explore five disciplines for top-performing logistics networks.

This course emphasizes fully integrating the supply chain to position quality as a strategic competitive advantage. Learners identify ways to use strategic resourcing to achieve consistent quality, thus enabling market share growth and preventing market share erosion. Learners also examine the importance of managing relationships with global suppliers and establishing consistent quality benchmarks

This course covers knowledge management and its associated functions in social, cultural, and professional disciplines. Learners explore ways to establish knowledge management systems in support of logistics, supply chain management, and quality to achieve long-term strategic goals. Learners also identify ways to use effective knowledge management to differentiate their organizations and dominate their markets.

This Is An Integrative Course For Learners Completing The Mba Global Operations And Supply Chain Management Specialization. Learners Synthesize And Integrate Knowledge And Skills Gained From Specialization Course Work With Collateral Knowledge Acquired During The Mba Experience. The Course Uses An Online Simulation That Allows Learners To Demonstrate Their Capacity For High-level Management In The Strategic Global Marketplace.

This course covers the theory and practice of strategic consultative selling, including relationship selling, solution selling, and strategic account management. Learners explore topics in sales force management, including alignment of the field organization, the use of resellers, and compensation. The course is structured according to the five steps of consultative selling, which are presented in detail: development of a personal selling philosophy and the subsequent creation of a strategy for the relationship, product, customer and sales presentation. Learners also explore customer relationship management software applications and topics. Learners investigate roles in the selling process such as buyer, sales manager, and salesperson.

This course presents tools and techniques to help learners influence others, build relationships, inspire trust, and manage conflict. By building positive relationships, leaders develop and sustain strategic alignments within the organization. In this course, learners examine various tools and techniques to motivate and inspire others and ways to recognize and use important interpersonal skills to expand their circle of influence and manage conflict.

In this course, learners evaluate various coaching methods and apply coaching as a tool to enable and engage leadership action in others. Learners create a personal coaching and development action plan and examine ways to use coaching and development skills that focus on both individual and organizational results.

In this course, learners explore techniques and models for building and leading effective teams. Learners develop a conceptual grounding in team dynamics theory and application and examine what makes teams effective at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Topics include the development of team collaboration skills, synthesis of team theory, assessment of an organization’s use of teams, and the overall effectiveness of team support systems. Learners research and recommend strategies and best practices to better align a critical team organizational support system and practice problem-solving, decision-making, project management, and conflict management in a virtual environment.

This course presents theories and models for leading and facilitating organizational change. Learners explore ways to recognize and translate theory into practice by identifying and applying effective change management techniques. Learners develop collaborative processes that support forward movement within their work environment, thus helping themselves and their employees make transitions more effective for the organization.

In this course, learners explore the models and tools for creating an effective and respectful work environment. This course emphasizes the importance of encouraging the expression of diverse people and their ideas. Learners explore ways to use models and tools to promote ethical and respectful interpersonal relationships that support the free flow of ideas. Learners develop practical skills and hands-on techniques to effectively support and manage diversity, recognize the importance of organizational diversity and why it is inextricably linked to business success, and establish a framework to promote an ongoing and respectful exchange of information.

In this course, learners explore ways to create effective negotiations with employees, customers, and partners. The course offers learners a practical exploration of the major concepts and theories of bargaining and negotiation and a forum for examining the dynamics of interpersonal and inter-group conflict and its resolution. The course is designed to be relevant to the broad spectrum of problems faced by managers and professionals. Learners explore their own negotiating preferences and the consequences of the choices they make. In addition, learners are asked to accept and offer feedback on the negotiation behavior that they demonstrate, observe and formulate their own perspectives about negotiation, and extract insights from their own experiences to guide them in future negotiations.

In this course, learners examine the key components of the business environment and ethical choices with regard to corporate decisions. The emphasis in this course is on current regulatory environments and their impact on organizational directions. Learners analyze and discuss how current trends in business ethics can help them make socially responsible and strategically sound decisions.

(formerly Admn 626 Or Pcms 626.) An Overview Of The Procurement And Contracting Cycle, Along With Other Organizational Functions. Discussion Covers Methods Of Purchasing And Source Selection, With A Focus On Receipt, Inspection And Quality Assurance. Documentation And Reporting Specifics Are Examined, As Are Surplus, Salvage And Disposal Issues. Inventory, Physical Distribution And Logistics Are Considered

(formerly Admn 627, Pman 636 Or Pcms 627.) A Study Of The Law Of Commercial Purchasing, Including The Law Of Agency, Contracts, Sales, Torts And Antitrust. The Federal Acquisition Regulation And American Bar Association Model Procurement Codes For State And Local Governments Are Examined. Topics Include Purchasing Authority, Unauthorized Purchases, Rights And Duties Of Sellers And Buyers Under A Contract, Buyer Rights Upon Receipt Of Nonconforming Goods, Ability To Terminate A Sales Contract, Formation Of Government Contracts And Formal Dispute Resolution

(formerly Admn 628 Or Pcms 628.) A Study Of Techniques For Planning, Conducting And Managing Negotiated Procurement. Focus Is On Analytical Techniques For Conducting Price And Cost Analysis In Preparation For Negotiations. Techniques For Critically Examining All Categories Of Costs, Including Profit, Are Examined. The Theory And Practice Of Negotiations Are Studied, And Opportunities To Practice Negotiation Techniques To Achieve A Fair And Reasonable Contract Price Are Given. Emphasis Is On Practice In Preparing Negotiation Positions Through Analysis Of Cases Containing Detailed Cost And Pricing Data. Ethical Decision Making Throughout These Processes Is Addressed

(formerly Admn 629 Or Pcms 629.) An Investigation Of Issues And Methodologies Related To Strategic Purchasing And Logistics. Topics Include The Ethics, Social Responsibility And Accountability Considerations In Procurement, Logistics And Contract Management. Discussion Also Covers The Professional Development Of Staff, Just-in-time Management, Electronic Data Interchange, Vendor Assessment And Development, Pricing And Negotiation, And International Procurement Issues

(formerly Admn 660 Or Pcms 660.) A Presentation Of The Legal Issues And Management Methodologies Related To Commercial Transactions In A Technological Environment. Topics Include The Law, Ethics, Accountability And Contract Management Considerations In The Procurement Of Technology Products And Services. Discussion Also Covers Commercial Sales Transactions, Government Commercial Item Acquisition, Private And Government Contracts For Services, Assignment And Protection Of Proprietary Rights In Technology Products, Technology Transfers And International Contractual Issues In The Procurement Of Products And Services

(formerly Admn 622 Or Pcms 622.) A Study Of Supply Chain Issues, Techniques, Methodologies And Strategies Designed To Enhance Organizational Procurement Efficiency. Integrated Supply Chain Management Is Explored As A Core Competitive Strategy That Affects The Organization’s Bottom Line. Topics Include The Integration Of Information, Supplies And Materials Flows Across Multiple Supply Chain Channels And How These Flows Can Be Streamlined And Optimized For More Efficient Procurement. Discussion Also Covers The Role Of Information Systems And Technology In Supply Chain Management, E-commerce Strategies, Managing The Flow Of Materials Across The Supply Chain, Developing And Maintaining Supply Chain Partnerships And Other Relationships, And Future Challenges In Integrative Supply Chain Management

(formerly Admn 623 Or Pcms 623.) A Study Of Logistical Issues, Techniques, Methodologies And Strategies Designed To Enhance Organizational Efficiency. Topics Include The Total Cost Approach To Logistics; Logistical Planning And Implementation; Logistical Concepts; Systems Relationships And Integration; Demand Forecasting; Interplant Movement; Inventory Management And Control; Order Management And Processing; Packaging; Plant And Warehouse Selection; Production Scheduling; Traffic And Transportation Management; Warehouse And Distribution Management; Recycling; And Other Logistical Strategies, Techniques And Methodologies

A Study Of The Law Relevant To Commercial, Governmental And International Purchasing, Contracting And Other Legal Transactions. Focus Is On Agency Law, Contracts, Sales, Torts, Antitrust, Ethics And Accountability. Topics Include Commercial Sales Transactions, Government Commercial Item Acquisition, Private And Government Contracts For Services, Assigning And Protecting Proprietary Rights In Technology Products, Technology Transfers And International Contractual Issues In The Procurement Of Products And Services. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) And American Bar Association Model Procurement Code For State And Local Government Are Investigated. Purchasing Authority, Unauthorized Purchases, Rights And Duties Of Sellers And Buyers Under A Contract, Buyer Rights Upon Receipt On Nonconforming Goods, Ability To Terminate A Sales Contract, Formation Of Government Contracts And Formal Dispute Resolution Are Also Addressed. Students Who Receive Credit For Ascm 650 Cannot Receive Credit For Ascm 627 Or Ascm 630

(Formerly ADMN 601.) An overview of the fundamental concepts of organizational theory and design in the context of a postindustrial and increasingly global society. The study of organizations encompasses several key knowledge areas essential to today’s manager: the impact of technological and workforce changes on society, organizational ethics and social responsibility, global issues, history of management thought and its relevance for managers today, and systems thinking and the challenges of managing in today’s complex and rapidly changing environment. Discussion addresses essential concepts in organizational theory and design, including measuring effectiveness, organizational life cycles, options for organizational structure and becoming the learning organization

(formerly Iman 605. Not Open To Students Who Have Completed Mgmt 620, Mgmt 625, Mgmt 630, Admn 620, Admn 625, Admn 625c, Or Admn 635c.) A Study Of Organizational Communication, Leadership, And Decision-making Skills Essential For All Managers In Intercultural Environments. Theories Of Culture Are Examined And Applied In Relation To Leadership Style And Practices, As Well As To Organizational Communication Across Cultural Groups. Team Development And Leadership Are Explored In An Intercultural Environment.

An Overview Of The Fundamental Concepts Of Organizational Theory And Organizational Behavior In The Context Of A Postindustrial And Increasingly Global Society. Topics Include The Impact Of Technological And Workforce Changes On Society, Organizational Ethics And Social Responsibility, Organizational Communication, Leadership And Decision-making Skills In Intercultural Environments, The History Of Management Thought And Its Relevance For Managers Today And Systems Thinking And The Challenges Of Managing In Today’s Complex And Rapidly Changing Environment. Students Who Receive Credit For Mgmt 630 May Not Receive Credit For Mgmt 610 Or Mgmt 615

(Formerly ADMN 630.) Prerequisite: Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of financial accounting and economics, including opportunity cost, the time value of money, and financial analysis. An investigation of financial decision making in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis is on the application of financial and nonfinancial information to a wide range of management decisions, from product pricing and budgeting to project analysis and performance measure-ment. Various decision-making tools (such as break-even analysis, activity-based costing procedures, linear programming, discounted cash flow techniques, and the balanced scorecard) are examined. Contemporary managerial techniques, such as target costing and kaizen costing, are explored as a means of improving operational efficiency.

(Formerly ADMN 638.) Prerequisite: Knowledge of the fundamentals of statistical methods, techniques, and tools. An examination of how managers organize, analyze, and interpret data for decision making. Focus is on developing skills in using statistical tools to make effective business decisions in all areas of public and private-sector decision making, including accounting, finance, marketing, production management, and human resource management. Topics include collecting data; describing, sampling, and presenting data; probability; statistical inference; regression analysis; forecasting; and risk analysis. Microsoft Excel is used extensively for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data.

(Formerly ADMN 651.) Prerequisite: 24 credits of program coursework, including all core courses. A capstone investigation of how strategy interacts with and guides an organization within its internal and external environments. Focus is on corporate and business unit–level strategy, strategy development, strategy implementation and the overall strategic management process. Topics include organizational mission, vision, goal setting, environmental assessment and strategic decision making. Techniques such as industry analysis, competitive analysis and portfolio analysis are presented. Discussion covers strategic implementation as it relates to organizational structure, policy, leadership and evaluation issues. Case analyses and text materials are used to integrate knowledge and skills gained through previous study. Problems and issues of strategy formulation are investigated through participation in the Business Strategy Game simulation

This course focuses on marketing planning and emphasizes the analysis of customer needs as well as company and competitor capabilities. This analysis forms the basis of a sound marketing strategy that provides value to customers in a way superior to competitors. We will discuss how to deliver this strategy through the development of an integrated marketing program covering product offerings, pricing, promotion, and distribution

This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of businesses and business managers in society. Examines both current and historical legal, social, ethical, cultural, technological, and economic forces that affect businesses and the various policies, strategies, and tactics that businesses utilize to respond to these forces. Emphasis is on what managers and corporations do, or should do, as they face many complex issues including legal and ethical decisions in the workplace and the marketplace, dealing with and shaping government regulations and public opinion, and effectively responding to particular environmental and technological challenges as well as the pressures of special interest groups.

This course focuses on the acquisition, measurement, and management of firm resources. Business managers make strategic decisions about the acquisition and use of a variety of firm resources. This enables students to understand and utilize critical information in corporate financial reports to improve business decision making. In addition, this offers students the opportunity to learn the contemporary methods of financial reporting and analysis used by internal decision makers and external capital providers.

This course trains managers to understand the competitive implications of global economic policies, the business effects of technological change, and the commercial imperatives of alternative political systems at a macro level. At a micro level, it creates a framework for industry analysis in a global setting that combines economic analysis, competitive analysis, and business decision making skills.

This course provides students with the basic information analysis skills and tools needed to manage effectively in today's information-intensive business climate. Students are exposed to analytical problems from different areas of business as well as quantitative analytic concepts and techniques. The course objectives are to improve the information analysis skills of the students, to provide students with a working knowledge of important statistical tools, to help students become more critical evaluators of studies and reports involving statistical and quantitative methods, and to improve skills in communicating the results of analyses. This offers students the opportunity to evaluate, analyze, and interpret data and present findings and conclusions that will be useful for managerial decision making through business applications and analytical software

This course focuses on decision making by an operations manager. The operations manager's key job function is to provide the quality products and services desired by customers, on time and at a competitive cost. This course helps the operations manager to perform this function in both the manufacturing and service sectors of the economy. In addition, this course explores operations management concepts, techniques, and models. These include the optimum allocation and efficient utilization of manpower, materials, equipment, and technology at strategic and tactical levels in the organization. Topics include process analysis, capacity planning, materials management, resource allocation, quality management, and scheduling.

nformation has become a key resource in doing business. Managers must understand that high-quality information adds value to existing products and services, enhances the creation of new products, changes the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, and affects relationships with customers, suppliers, and competitors. This course focuses on issues of the strategic uses of information technology for competitive advantage, support of business processes, information and control, digital business, integration of business with technology, organizational communication, and data management.

This course focuses on the international business environment and examines the influence of such areas as the international economy and trade issues, legal and political context differences, governmental actions, cultural and ethical system differences, exchange rates and international currency markets, international institutions like the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund, and regional agreements like the European Union, NAFTA, and Mercosur on global decision making. In addition, this course analyzes why firms internationalize their operations, how they can internationalize, and key areas such as international manufacturing, marketing, human resource management, and strategy

This course examines today's evolving environment in which effective utilization of human resources is a source of competitive advantage. To maximize the contribution of organizational members, managers must be able to understand, diagnose, and influence workplace behavior in the context of change. Topics include management of cross-functional teams and boundary-less organizations. Emphasis is on the role of corporate culture and distributed leadership.

This course focuses on strategy development and implementation for a line of business and for the corporation as a whole by adopting a top management perspective. Beginning with developing a mission statement and goals for the firm, the focus is on environmental scanning. This incorporates economic, technological, sociopolitical, and legal trends in conducting industry analysis, thus assessing opportunities, threats, and the firm's capabilities before formulating a strategy that represents a fit between the environment and the firm. Students also discuss how to develop a competitive advantage and assess competitive positioning, and study how organizational structure and systems contribute to implementing strategy. In addition, this course stresses the role of leadership and motivation before moving on to feedback mechanisms to assess success in strategy implementation, leading to revision of strategic plans as needed

This course explores the challenges and processes for harnessing technological innovation for new-business development. In addition, this course integrates technology strategy, innovation in marketing, product development, and organization design for the purpose of enterprise growth. Through readings, cases, and exercises, students study how firms from different industries gain competitive advantage through distinctive products and services, and leverage their technologies and skills into emerging markets and focus on processes for conceiving, financing, and organizing new ventures.

This course develops the tools and techniques of financial analysis and valuation to support financial decision making. Future managers are presented with actual business problems to learn to apply the tools of financial analysis to strategic decisions faced by the firm, such as capital budgeting, capital structure, use of derivatives, and currency exposure management. Highlights the role of financial management as a source of value creation in a competitive environment characterized by rapid technological, personal, and market changes.

This course analyzes the role and activities of those involved in supply chain management decision making. It emphasizes the importance of transportation planning, inventory control, warehouse management, development of customer service standards, and procurement in the design and operation of supply and distribution systems. Attention is given to the importance of information systems and the Internet in supporting such activities. Special attention is also given to the close working relationships with managers in other functional areas including manufacturing, information systems, marketing and international operations. This integrated approach to management is critical in supporting supply chain cost and service improvements.

This course provides an overview of both the domestic and international transportation systems. The goal is to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the structure of various transportation industries as well as the major problems and potential solutions to the problems facing these industries. Of equal importance is the exploration of the relationship between transportation, logistics, supply chain management, and other functional areas of business. The course will focus primarily on the strategic and functional skills needed to ship products. And who knows, maybe we will have some fun along the way!

This course analyzes the managerial activities of those involved in both supply chain management operations and planning in companies involved in international commerce. It focuses on contemporary issues that affect the design of global supply chain systems and processes. It also examines the current status and future prospects of the modes of international transportation. International trade and development issues are also examined, not only from the corporate perspective, but also in terms of government policy.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the brand-building process. It exposes students to the concepts, theories, principles, and terminology of brand management, brand equity, and advertising. It covers issues such as target market identification, message strategy, media choice, and advertising evaluation.

This Course Presents Systems Approach To The Supply Chain From Raw Materials Through Delivery To The End Customers. Emphasis Is On Achieving Efficient Customer Response (ecr) While Minimizing Inventory Costs And Improving Cash Flow. Supply Chain Management (scm) In Today’s Global E-business Environment Is Covered In Detail.

Presents study of aspects of the production process that impact the total logistics system. This course covers the concepts total quality management, production planning and control, concurrent engineering and the strategic approach to total manufacturing management.

This course presents an in-depth analysis of costs relative to system and product life cycle phases, including concept definition, design, production, modification, support and retirement. Topics include a study of cost in relation to risk, time value of money, cost breakdown structure and total elements of cost analysis. It addresses the use of logistics cost analysis in making strategic and operational decisions, including product and supply chain design.

This course focuses on using available accounting information to help managers of the firm make relevant decisions. Examines how the financial information developed for external users forms the basis for the managerial accounting system. Explores costing systems, cost behavior analysis, responsibility accounting and volume-profit relationships.

During this course the student will study the practical aspects of both micro- and macroeconomics and how they are applied to the managerial environment. The students investigate the role of economic principles in management analysis and decision making: the study of demand, cost, and supply concepts from a business viewpoint; and the application of national income measures to strategic planning and the future.

Students will master analytical and integrative tools to perform in-depth analyses of industries, firms, and competitors. Course material includes methods to predict competitive behavior and develop and implement strategic plans to achieve and sustain a competitive profile in the emerging global marketplace.

Emphasizes management decision making utilizing accounting and finance concepts. The following subjects are addressed in the course: financial reports and metrics, financial analysis and planning, financial forecasting, financial markets, financial leverage, working capital management, capital budgeting processes, cost of capital and long term financing. The student will apply the knowledge learned by completing a financial strategy report and accomplishing a research report summarizing an application of financial analysis from either the academic or professional literature.

Course will review and analyze the concepts of leadership versus managerial roles and responsibilities and examine how societal expectations for ethical behavior and regulatory scrutiny affect both leaders and managers in an organization setting. This course will differentiate among decision problems and ethical decision-making processes and differentiate among decision problems and address issues within a decision-making process. Students will also examine a variety of complex ethical issues confronting industry professionals as they work with various stakeholders of an organization. Additionally, students will explore the ‘Code of Conduct’ at work, issues related to managing conflicts of interest within a decision making process, and differentiate among decision problems and ethical decision making.

This course emphasizes the practical application of descriptive and inferential statistics to decisions made in a managerial role. The following subjects are addressed in the course: data summarization and presentation, data analysis, test of hypotheses, discrete and continuous distributions, estimation theory, simple and multiple correlation and regression, analysis of variance, multivariate statistics and non parametric methods. The student will apply the knowledge learned by completing a data aggregation and reduction exercise report and by accomplishing a research report summarizing an application of applied statistics from either the academic or professional literature.

This course will provide a working knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, mixed, and action research approaches. It covers the entire research process for each of these methods to include: formulating research questions; developing research proposals; performing a literature search and analysis; sampling and measurement; research design; data analysis; and writing and presenting the research report will be analyzed.

This course emphasizes the application of marketing concepts, tools and decision-making processes middle managers use in developing marketing plans, programs and strategies. Within the marketing strategy framework, it also examines market analysis and measurement, profitability and productivity analysis, product development, promotion and pricing strategies, the logistics systems approach and the marketing plan. The student will apply the knowledge learned by structuring and presenting to the class a practical strategic marketing plan.