Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Emphasis on application of behavioral science theory and concepts. Focus on individual, interpersonal and group processes in a diverse work force. Prerequisite: (ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2210) and (PSYC 1110 or SOCI 1110).

A complete overview of the system for assessing customer needs, allocating scarce resources to fulfill those needs, transmittal of market related information, completion of exchange processes and profit maximization in free markets. Emphasis on inter-disciplinary tools for management decision-making and developing marketing strategies in domestic and international market applications. Prerequisite: ECON 2120 and (ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2210).

Principles and practices of funds management in private and public organizations. Sources and uses of short- and long-term funds, determination of capital requirements, obtaining capital, financial forecasting, lease or buy decisions, application of capital and cash budgeting techniques, choices involving risk. Prerequisite: ACCT 2110 and BCIS 1110 and ECON 2120 and MATH 1350 and MATH 1430.

This course is for students involved in faculty-led study abroad, consulting and/or service learning projects that incorporate direct international experience. Students are expected to complete a series of academic exercises associated with the international program. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration.

Special permission of the advisor and of the Dean of the Anderson Schools of Management required. Arrangements must be made with individual instructor before enrolling for Problems. A maximum of 6 hours of Problems courses is acceptable for credit toward the B.B.A. degree. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration.

Selected offerings of management topics not represented in the regular curriculum. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration. {Offered upon demand}

An internship provides managerial experience supervised by faculty, most often in conjunction with a host organization. The purpose is to provide a significant business-related experience. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration and permission of department.

Emphasizes the functions of top management. Case studies offer the student an opportunity to develop a habit of administrative thinking as company-wide objectives and policies are formulated and consistent plans and programs are carried into action. Enrollment normally limited to students in final semester of B.B.A. program. Prerequisite: 300 and 306 and 308 and 310 and 322 and 326 and 328 and ACCT 2120. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration.

Apply inferential statistics, using numerical and graphical summaries of data, to make informed business decisions. Tools include spreadsheet applications to analyze real world decision making situations.

The principles of microeconomics applied to firm management. Topics include: cost/benefit analysis, decision-making under resource constraints or incomplete information or uncertainty, Monte Carlo simulation, forecasting and elements of game-theoretic interaction among agents.

Intensive examination of behavioral science research and theory as a basis for understanding, managing and changing organizations. The course emphasizes effective management with diverse individuals.

Influence of the external environment on management decisions and organizational welfare and how organizations affect the external environment and society. Examination of impacts of ethical, social, political, legal and technological systems and trends on management and how managers can deal with external issues.

Analysis of the marketing effort and decision-making process in private, not-for-profit and public institutions. Normative models for decision-making in different marketing situations. Analytical tools available for appraising, diagnosing, organizing, planning and implementing market plans. Analysis of economic, social and political forces leading to change in the market place. Development of concepts useful in evaluating marketing situations, including those in the international setting.

The finance function and its relation to other functions of a firm. Topics include: analysis and budgeting of funds, management of current assets, financing short-term and intermediate-term needs, planning long-term debt policy and capital structure, capital costs and budgeting, dividend policy, valuation, mergers and acquisition. Prerequisite: 501 and 502.

This course is for students involved in faculty-led study abroad, consulting and/or service learning projects that incorporate direct international experience. Students are expected to complete a series of academic exercises associated with the international program.

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Selected offerings in management covering topics not represented in the regular curriculum.

This course presents the principles for strategic management through case analysis. Cases are analyzed by drawing upon principles learned in other functional areas and then applying strategic principles to the case. Prerequisite: 504 and 506 and 520 and 522 and 526 and 600 and 601. Pre- or corequisite: 508 and 511.

One week intensive Washington Back-Stage: A Primer on the Public Policy Process for M.B.A. Students. Three sessions offered (spring break, late May and late June). Limited enrollment; special application required. Additional fees for travel and cost of the program.

An internship provides managerial experience supervised by faculty, most often in conjunction with a host organization. The purpose is to provide a significant business-related experience. Restriction: permission of department.

Establishes the conceptual foundation of the Executive M.B.A. program. Prepares students to function effectively in a collaborative learning environment and as members of productive work teams. Includes individual assessment of management/personality profile to gain insights into leadership and communication styles. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

The practical applications of statistics and the analysis of data to make meaningful organizational decisions. Topics include probability, sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and quality improvement.

Accounting concepts and procedures used to prepare corporate financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows. Reporting choices within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in deriving performance measures and the analysis and interpretation of financial data.

Draws on behavioral science research and theory as a basis for understanding, managing and changing organizations. Through experiential learning, examines individual and group behavior; communication, power and politics; conflict resolution and negotiation; and motivating and managing a diverse workforce.

Further grounding in organizational behavior issues, with a special emphasis on assessing leadership competencies and changing corporate cultures. Includes self-assessments, analyses of leading companies, skill building strategies and direct application of material to individual work settings.

Examines the roles and responsibilities of business, relationships with stakeholders, key legal concepts and ethical decision-making processes by individual managers. Blends theory and application for more effective responses to the external environment, including political and social interests.

The elements of written and oral business communication. Addresses grammar, rhetoric, style, audience analysis, format, presentation and delivery. Effective communication strategies for professional settings are defined through various assignments including memos, proposals and individual/group presentations.

Examines the role of finance in management including working capital management,the pricing of capital, the valuation of real assets and financial securities, and the sources of capital and their costs. Prerequisite: 701 and 702.

Second-year students choose one of the following options: 1) completion of independent research project; 2) enrollment in approved M.B.A. elective; 3) attendance at Washington Campus and follow-on research paper; or 4) participation in international seminar including 10-day study trip abroad.

Enrollment in Executive M.B.A. session onsite at Washington Campus. Significant research project on topic related to business-government relations or current public policy issue. Additional fees for travel and cost of the program. Restriction: admitted to Executive M.B.A. Business Administration.

Offered during the second year, based on current business issues and student interest.

The application of strategic management concepts, principles and techniques through case analyses. Draws upon professional experience and concepts learned in other functional areas to develop a general management perspective and the ability to impact organizational direction and performance.

Survey of methods and models for the design, control, and improvement of service and manufacturing systems including project management, product/service design, process analysis, quality improvement, inventory control, capacity scheduling, and Just-In-Time (lean systems). Prerequisite: BCIS 1110 and (ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2210) and MATH 1350.

An examination of accounting cycle topics in a corporation utilizing a web-based artificially intelligent assessment system. Topics include journal entries, transactions effects on accounts, adjusting entries, statement preparation, closing entries, and coverage of merchandising firms. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration.

The influence of environmental change on the structure and operation of the organization. Social, political, economic, ethical and technological systems are examined as they relate to each other and to the management of small- and large-scale organizations. Prerequisite: (ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2210) and (PSYC 1110 or SOCI 1110).

A general overview of the legal system and common legal principles. Emphasis on legal topics relevant to business such as contracts and torts. Explores sources of liability and presents strategies to minimize legal risk. Prerequisite: (ENGL 2120 or 2210) and (PSYC 1110 or SOCI 1110).

Principles and practices of funds management in private and public organizations. Sources and uses of short- and long-term funds, determination of capital requirements, obtaining capital, financial forecasting, lease or buy decisions, application of capital and cash budgeting techniques, choices involving risk. Prerequisite: ACCT 2110 and BCIS 1110 and ECON 2120 and MATH 1350 and MATH 1430.

Provides an understanding of international operations and of international institutions in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors and of their managerial and environmental problems. Analyzes the structure, functions and decision-making of international organizations. Prerequisite: ECON 2120 and (ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2210).

The management of data resources to support information systems in organizations. Logical database structures, applications and physical implementation of information systems using database management systems. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration.

Develop career management skills to prepare for entrance into the professional job market. Emphasis on cover letters, resumes, interviewing skills, networking, organizing job search and salary negotiations. Graduate students may audit course with instructor permission. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2210.

Course provides the fundamentals of fraud examination including fraud detection, investigation and prevention, identifying causes of fraud and white-collar crime in society, and the internal controls which industries use to detect fraud. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration.

Emphasizes the functions of top management. Case studies offer the student an opportunity to develop a habit of administrative thinking as company-wide objectives and policies are formulated and consistent plans and programs are carried into action. Enrollment normally limited to students in final semester of B.B.A. program. Prerequisite: 300 and 306 and 308 and 310 and 322 and 326 and 328 and ACCT 2120. Restriction: admitted to B.B.A. Business Administration.

Fundamentals of technology commercialization and international management are covered along with the interconnectivity of the two topics. The course will cover the nature of international competitive markets and how technology commercialization impacts these markets.

A managerial level examination of operations strategy with emphasis on application of quantitative models as guides to managerial decision making. Includes project management, product and service design, Just-In-Time (lean systems), mass customization, and quality management.

An intensive examination of legal concepts underlying accounting theory and practice, selected topic in contracts, uniform commercial code, debtor-creditor relationships, business associations, government regulation of business property and professional and legal responsibility of accountants. Prerequisite: 340 or 540.

Tax planning to minimize transfers taxes, including the gift and the estate tax, using marital and other family transfers, valuation issues for transfer tax purposes and methods of transferring ownership within the family. Prerequisite: (342 or 343) or (542 or 543).

Accounting and reporting for governmental entities. Introduces the basic principles of governmental accounting, including fund accounting, budgetary process, budget accounting of revenues, appropriations, disbursements, and assessments. Prerequisite: 340 or 540.