Courses

Introduction to accounting from the viewpoint of those who prepare and use financial information. Topics include using accounting information; creating financial statements; an overview of the firm’s operating, financing, and investing activities; and an introduction to product costing, operating budgets, and capital investment decisions. Lecture, recitation format; requires attendance in weekly lecture and weekly recitation.

ACCT 203-001 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 203-002 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 203-003 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 203-A01 (Summer 2011)
ACCT 203-C01 (Summer 2011)
ACCt 203-001 (Fall 2011)
ACCT 203-002 (Fall 2011)
ACCT 203-001 (Spring 2012)
Acct 203-002 (Spring 2012)
Acct 203-003 (Spring 2012)
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Examines the fundamental concepts and principles of financial and managerial accounting from the viewpoint of the users of financial information, with an emphasis on the operating, financing, and investing management decisions that maximize firm value in a global economy. (Equivalent to ACCT 203)

Students may not receive credit for both ACCT 203 and ACCT 204.

ACCT 204 001 (Spring 2012)
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Examines financial accounting from the viewpoint of both users and preparers of financial statements, emphasizing use of financial statement information to make financing, operating, and investing decisions. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are introduced.

School of Management students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in ACCT 301.  Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Management. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies.

Notes: Mid-term and final exams may be scheduled on Saturdays for this class. The number of class sessions will be modified to compensate for mid-term examination time. Accommodations will be made for religious conflicts, Saturday classes, and certain official university activities.

ACCT 301-010 (Fall 2011)
ACCT 301-001 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 301-002 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 301-003 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 301-004 (Spring 2012)
ACCt 301-008 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 301 010 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 301-005 (Spring 2012)  
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Develops skills in identifying business processes, transforming data into useful information, and making managerial decisions. Designed for students in all areas of management, especially those whose career aims include cost management. Topics include analyzing and managing costs, developing cost systems that facilitate decision making, identifying opportunities for improving business process, creating financial and operating budgets for planning and control, and developing measures to assess performance.

Note: Mid-term and final exams may be scheduled on Saturdays for this class. The number of class sessions will be modified to compensate for mid-term examination time. Accommodations will be made for religious conflicts, Saturday classes, and certain official university activities.

ACCT 311-001 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 311-002 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 311-003-004-007 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 311-A02-(Summer 2011)
ACCT 311-006 and 007 (Fall 2011)
ACCT 311-001 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 311 002-003-004 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 311 005 (Spring 2012) 
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Deals with the accounting process used to measure and report economic events. The primary goals are to understand the role financial reporting plays in providing decision-useful information; understand the economics underlying business transactions and learn the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that set the reporting and disclosure requirements for those transactions; evaluate the efficacy of GAAP; and understand the motivations that lead managers to select one accounting principle over another. Topics include the accounting process and the conceptual framework, financial statements, and accounting for current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are discussed.

Note: Mid-term and final exams may be scheduled on Saturdays for this class. The number of class sessions will be modified to compensate for mid-term examination time. Accommodations will be made for religious conflicts, Saturday classes, and certain official university activities.

ACCT 331-004-005 (Spring 2011)

ACCT 331-001 (Fall 2011)

ACCT 331-002 (Fall 2011)

ACCT 331-004 (Fall 2011)

ACCT 331-005 (Fall 2011)

ACCT 331-003 (Spring 2012)
  
ACCT 331-001-002-004 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 331 006 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 331 007 (Spring 2012)
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Deals with the accounting process used to measure and report economic events. The primary goals are to understand the role financial reporting plays in providing decision useful information; understand the economics underlying business transactions and learn the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that set the reporting and disclosure requirements for those transactions; evaluate the efficacy of GAAP; and understand the motivations that lead managers to select one accounting principle over another. Topics include bonds, owners’ equity, cash flows, accounting changes, and accounting for investments, income taxes, leases, and pensions. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are discussed.

Note: This course is a continuation of ACCT 331. Mid-term and final exams may be scheduled on Saturdays for this class. The number of class sessions will be modified to compensate for mid-term examination time. Accommodations will be made for religious conflicts, Saturday classes, and certain official university activities.

ACCT 332-001-002 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 332-003-004 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 332-005 (spring 2011)

ACCT 332-003 Brooks (Fall 2011)

ACCT 332-001-002-003 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 332 004 (Spring 2012)
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Introduction to fundamental topics in taxation using a business-entities approach. Specific topics include gross income, deductions, losses, and property transactions. The course emphasizes the identification of planning and compliance issues and the application of tax law to resolve those issues. Both tax and non-tax factors affecting decision making are considered.

Note: Mid-term and final exams may be scheduled on Saturdays for this class. The number of class sessions will be modified to compensate for mid-term examination time. Accommodations will be made for religious conflicts, Saturday classes, and certain official university activities.

ACCT 351-001 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 351-002 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 351-003 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 351-005-006-007 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 351-008 (Spring 2011)

ACCT 351-A01 (Summer 2011)

ACCT 351-004 (Fall 2011)

ACCT 351-005 (Fall 2011)

ACCT 351-001-002-003 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 351 005 (Spring 2012) 
ACCT 351 006 (Spring 2012)

ACCT 351-001 (Spring 2012) 
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Introduction to accounting information systems, focusing on a conceptual basis for transaction processing. Handling and processing of transactions in revenue, expenditure, and payroll cycles serves as platform for developing and manipulating accounting information within a computerized transaction-processing and electronic data environment.

ACCT 361-002 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 361-003-004-005 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 361-006 (Spring 2011)

ACCT 361-001 and 007 Part One (Fall 2011)

ACCT 361-001 and 007 Part Two (Fall 2011)

ACCT 361-001-003-004 (Spring 2012) 

Acct 361 005 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 361 002 (Spring 2012)
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Detailed overview of financial statement analysis by users of financial statements. Students learn about common features of mandatory and voluntary accounting disclosures, behaviors and interactions among different users of financial statement information. Primary focus is analysis of financial statement information in body of financial statements and footnotes, and implications of those disclosures for firm valuation, fraud prediction, taxation, and governance.

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Managerial uses of accounting information in planning, controlling, motivating, and decision making. Emphasizes quantitative and behavioral aspects of managerial accounting.

ACCT 411-001 (Spring 2011)

Focuses on advanced topics in financial accounting. Students study accounting business combinations, preparation of consolidated financial statements, accounting for foreign currency transactions, translation and remeasurement of foreign currency financial statements, partnership accounting, interim and segment reporting, and Securities and Exchange Commission reporting issues. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are discussed.

ACCT 433-001 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 443 001 (Spring 2012)
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Federal taxation of corporations, partnerships, fiduciaries, and gratuitous transfers.

Introduction to audit and other assurance services’ objectives, theory, and practices. Focuses on developing skills for interpreting business strategies and identifying related business risks, describing internal control solutions to those risks, identifying evidential sources, providing assurance about those risks and controls, and designing strategies to provide assurance services about the reliability of business information.

ACCT 461-001-002 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 461-003 (Spring 2011)
ACCT 461-005 (Spring 2011)

ACCT 461-Ao1-(Summer 2011)

ACCT 461-001 and 002 Pawlewicz (Fall 2011)

ACCT 461-003 Hubbard (Fall 2011)

ACCT 461-004 Liljegren (Fall 2011)

ACCT 461-001-002 (Spring 2012) 

ACCT 461-004 (Spring 2012) 
ACCT 461 003 (Spring 2012)
ACCT 461 005 (Spring 2012)
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An in-depth study and analysis of contemporary developments and topics of interest in accounting.

Notes: The topics and format will vary. Enrollment in this course is limited and competitive.

Introduction to accounting for nonbusiness organizations. Emphasizes accounting issues unique to these entities, including non-exchange transactions and lack of ownership interest. Includes accounting and reporting for state and local governments, charitable organizations, and the federal government.

ACCT 472-001 (Spring 2011)

ACCT 472-A01 (Summer 2011)

Advanced study of accounting concepts and selected topics.

This course is crosslisted with SOM 492 and is intended for accounting students. Opportunity to gain practical, professional experience in conjunction with academic development. Internship is an important part of academic and career preparation. May be used as elective credit, but may not be repeated.

Research and analysis of selected problems or topics in accounting.

Note: Must be arranged with an instructor, and students must receive written approval from the associate dean for undergraduate programs before registration. Written report required. May be repeated for maximum 6 credits if topics vary.

Survey of the legal environment of business, emphasizing legal concepts and legal reasoning to prepare students to recognize legal problems and formulate appropriate responses. Topics include the federal and state court systems, constitutional and administrative law, business torts and crimes, contracts and business ethics. Lecture, discussion, cases.

School of Management students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in BULE 302. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Management. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies.

BULE 302-010 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-003 (Fal 2011)
BULE 302-004 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-005 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-006 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-007 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-DL1 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-008 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-009 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-001and 002 (Fall 2011)
BULE 302-005 and 006 (Spring 2012)
BULE 302-DL1 (Spring 2012)  
BULE 302-009 (Spring 2012)
BULE 302-003 (Spring 2012)
BULE 302-004 (Spring 2012)
BULE 302-001 and 002 (Spring 2012) 
BULE 302-008 (Spring 2012)
BULE 302-007 (Spring 2012)
BULE 302-010 (Spring 2012)
BULE302-C01 (Summer 2012)
BULE302-X01 (Summer 2012)
BULE302-003 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-004 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-006 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-005 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-DL1 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-DL2 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-009 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-001 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-002 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-010 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-007 (Fall 2012)
BULE302-DL1 (Spring 2013)
BULE302-DL2 (Spring 2013)
BULE302-005 (Spring 2013)
BULE302-001 (Spring 2013) 
BULE302-002 (Spring 2013) 
BULE302-003 (Spring 2013) 
BULE302-004 (Spring 2013) 
BULE302-006 (Spring 2013) 
BULE302-009 (Spring 2013)
BULE302-008 (Spring 2013)
BULE302-X01 (Summer 2013)   
   

Survey of commercial law emphasizing the Uniform Commercial Code. Lecture, discussion, cases.

BULE 402-001 (Spring 2011)
BULE 402-001 (Fall 2011)
BULE 402-002 (Spring 2012)
BULE 402-001 (Fall 2012)
BULE 402-001 (Spring 2013)

Emphasis is on understanding the importance of developing financial goals and how financial decisions affect those goals throughout their lifetime.   In addition, students will develop their own financial goals along with a financial plan that would enable them to meet those goals.  This course may be taken for regular grading or S/NC. Students must notify instructor which option they want. FNAN 300 may be taken for general elective credit by School of Management students. (Grading: special undergraduate)

FNAN 300 (Fall 2012)
FNAN 300 (Spring 2012)
FNAN 300 (Fall 2011)
FNAN 300 (Spring 2011)

Introduction to managing a firm’s financial resources given wealth maximization decision criterion. Includes working capital management, fixed-asset investment, cost of capital, capital structure, and dividend decision analysis.

School of Management students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in FNAN 301. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Management. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies. 

Note: Lecture, problems, and discussion. Requires attendance in weekly lectures and recitations. The final exam for FNAN 301 may be scheduled to take place for all sections at the same time during the final exam period. Accommodations will be made for exam and religious conflicts and for certain official university-sponsored activities.

FNAN 301 001-004 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 301 001-004 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 301 DL1 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 301 C01 (Summer 2012)

FNAN 301 C02 (Summer 2012)

FNAN 301 001-004 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 301 001-004 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 301 A01 (Summer 2011)

FNAN 301 (Spring 2011)

Examines techniques for analyzing, understanding, and applying financial information in decision situations. Topics include financial statement analysis, development of financial models, and financial planning and forecasting.

Notes: Lecture, discussion, computer-assisted research.

FNAN 302 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 302 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 302 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 302 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 302 (Spring 2011)

Introduces analysis of the valuation of equity and debt securities given modern capital market theory. Includes discussion of portfolio analysis as related to valuation of securities.

Notes: Lecture, discussion, and computer-assisted research.

FNAN 311 002,004 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 311 001 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 311 001 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 311 002-003 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 311_003-004 (Spring 2012)
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FNAN 311 001 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 311 001 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 311 002-003 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 311 A01 (Summer 2011)

FNAN 311 001 (Spring 2011)

FNAN 311 003 (Spring 2011)

FNAN 311-004 (Spring 2011)

Discusses basic objectives of financial institutions in light of industry structure and regulatory environment, and decision variables that management should concentrate on to achieve objectives. Includes role of financial institutions in allocation of funds in financial markets.

Notes: Lecture, discussion, and computer-assisted research.

FNAN 321 002-003 (Spring 2013)

FNAN 321 001, 003 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 321 002 (Fall 2012)FNAN 321 002-003 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 321 001 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 321-001 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 321-002 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 321-A01 (Summer 2011)

FNAN 321-001 (Spring 2011)

FNAN 321-002 (Spring 2011)

Studies dimensions and specialties involved in public control and private development, sale, finance, and management of real estate. Includes land planning, land-use control, appraisal, finance, brokerage, property management, and investment.

Notes: Lecture, discussion, and computer-assisted research.

FNAN 351 001 (Spring 2013)
 
FNAN 351 002 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 351 001 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 351 002 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 351 001 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 351-002 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 351 A01 (Summer 2011)

FNAN 351 (Spring 2011)

Analyzes decision-making in firm, emphasizing conceptual structure of problems and using advanced analytic techniques. Topics include current asset management, capital budgeting and structure, dividend policy, long-term financing, mergers, and corporate planning models.

Notes: Lecture, discussion, and case analysis.

FNAN 401 003 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 401 001 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 401 001 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 401 002 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 401 003 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 401 002 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 401 001 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 401-001 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 401 002-003 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 401 A01 (Summer 2011)

FNAN 401-002 (Spring 2011)

FNAN 401-004 (Spring 2011)

Analyzes modern techniques of portfolio management including evaluating standards for selecting individual securities to include or delete from portfolios. Presents risk-return analysis for portfolios and portfolio performance measures. Lecture, discussion, computer assisted research.

FNAN 411 002 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 411 001 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 411 001 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 411 001 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 411 001 (Spring 2011)

Introduces options, commodity, and financial futures markets as they function to provide pricing mechanisms and alternative investment vehicles. Lecture, discussion, and computer-assisted research.

FNAN 412 001 (Spring 2013)

 FNAN 412 001 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 412 001 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 412 001 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 412 (Spring 2011)

Discussion of how financial markets are organized, their role in the allocation of funds to various market segments, and interaction between markets. Topics include aggregate flow of funds analysis; and money, government, corporate, and mortgage markets. Lecture, discussion, and computer assisted research.

 FNAN 421 001-002 (Spring 2013)

FNAN 421 001 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 421 002 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 421 001-002 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 421-001 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 421 (Spring 2011)

Examines statistical and econometric techniques used in analyzing financial data and developing financial models. Combines development of understanding of fundamental concepts with applications. Includes extensive use of standard software.

FNAN 430 (Spring 2013)

FNAN 430 (Spring 2012)

Focuses on analysis of fixed-income securities, including corporate and government bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and derivatives. Major topics include institutional features of fixed-income securities markets, valuation, analysis of risks, and portfolio management decisions.

 FNAN 432-001 old491 (Spring 2011)

Introduces management of contemporary firm’s international financial operations. Topics include foreign exchange risk, political risk, returns and risks of international projects, international money and capital markets, financial accounting, capital structure, and cost of capital. Lecture, discussion, readings, and problems.

FNAN 440 001 Spring 2013)

FNAN 440 001 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 440 002 (Fall 2012)

FNAN 440 001 (Spring 2012)

FNAN 440 001 (Fall 2011)

FNAN 440 (Spring 2011)

Studies mechanisms of real estate finance, sources of funds, loan contracts, principles of mortgage risk analysis, and secondary mortgage markets. Develops analytical skills including using microcomputer and appropriate software.

FNAN 451 001 (Spring 2013)
FNAN 451 002 (Spring 2012)

Examines commercial real estate development process and principles plus actual residential, office, retail, and industrial projects. Includes financial analytical techniques to investigate project feasibility, density, financing viability, cash flows, and valuation. Emphasis placed on real-world, entrepreneurial, decision-making skills for developing commercial real estate. Lecture, discussion, project analysis.

Provides an in-depth study and analysis of contemporary developments and topics of interest in finance. Topics and format will vary. Enrollment is limited and competitive.

Advanced study of special topics in finance.

FNAN 491 (Spring 2011)

May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits if topics vary. Degree status. Research and analysis of selected problems or topics in finance.

Notes: Must be arranged with instructor and approved in writing by associate dean for undergraduate programs before registration. Written report required. May be repeated for maximum 6 credits if topics vary.

Explores how individuals behave in the workplace, and how group and organizational structures affect behavior. Builds managerial skills required for working with and through others to reach organizational goals. Topics include individual differences, groups and teams, managing conflict, organizational ethics, culture, diversity, influence, leadership, and motivational theories and techniques. The course format provides opportunities to discuss and apply concepts.

School of Management students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in MGMT 301. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Management. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies.

MGMT 301-001 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 301-A02 (Summer 2011) 
MGMT301-A01 (Summer 2011)
Mgmt 301-B01 (Summer 2011)
Mgmt 301-001-DL1 (Fall 2011)
Mgmt 301-DL2 online (Fall 2011)
Mgmt 301-DL1 (Spring 2012) 
Mgmt 301-DL2 (Spring 2012)
Mgmt 301-A02 (Summer 2012)
Mgmt 301-B01 (Summer 2012)
Mgmt 301-A01 (Summer 2012)
Mgmt 301-DL1 (Fall 2012)
Mgmt 301-DL2 (Fall 2012)
Mgmt 301-DL1 (Spring 2013)  
Mgmt 301-DL2 (Spring 2013)  
Mgmt 301-a01 (Summer 2013)  
Mgmt 301B01 (Summer 2013)  
 

Builds on fundamental theories and concepts learned in MGMT 301 by examining the nature of managerial work under a range of business models and under rapidly changing business conditions. Managerial functions and activities such as planning, strategizing, organizing, controlling, and directing are examined in depth and in the context of current organizational examples and scenarios.

MGMT 312-001 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 312-002 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 312-003 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 312-004 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 312-A01 (Summer 2011) 
MGMT 312-003 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 312-004 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 312-005 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 312-002 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 312-003 and 004 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 312-A01 (Summer 2012)
MGMT 312 001 (FAll 2012)
MGMT 312-004 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 312-002 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 312-001-002 (Spring 2013)
MGMT 312-003 (Spring 2013)   
MGMT 312-A01 (Summer 2013)  
 

The field of human resource management examines what can or should be done to make workers more productive and satisfied. The course builds on MGMT 301 by introducing key concepts and techniques that managers need to attract, retain, develop, compensate, and motivate quality talent. Also emphasizes legal and ethical considerations in human resource management.

MGMT 321-001 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 321-002 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 321-003 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 321-004 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 321-A01 (Summer 2011)
MGMT 321-003 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 321-001-002 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 321-003 (Spring 2012) 
MGMT 321-004 (Spring 2012) 
MGMT 321-001 and 002 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 321-A01 (Summer 2012)
MGMT 321-001-002 (Spring 2013)
MGMT321-003 (Spring 2013) 

Builds on MGMT 301 by emphasizing intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, and societal phenomena relevant to issues of diversity. Examines phenomena and processes in general and with regard to specific dimensions such as gender, race, and ability. Designed to increase students’ knowledge of diversity in organizations, understanding others’ perspectives, and ability to work well with people who differ from themselves.

MGMT 412 (Spring 2011)
Mgmt 412 002 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 412 003 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 412 001 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 412-001 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 412-001 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 412-001 (Spring 2013)  

Introduces theory and practice of organization development. Assumes some basic knowledge of organizational behavior, and addresses how to use knowledge about organizations to change them. Focuses on ways of understanding organizations with attention to theoretical underpinnings of field and diagnostic models, and processes for entering organizations. Later sessions focus on contracting, data collection, organizational diagnosis, data feedback, and change technologies.

MGMT 413-001 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 413-003 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 413-001 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 413-001 (Spring 2012) 
MGMT 413-002 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 413-001 (Spring 2013)   

Builds on MGMT 321 by using a case-based approach to deepen understanding of HRM practices. Students conduct projects requiring application of strategic HR processes. Includes discussion of advanced topics not thoroughly covered in MGMT 321. Relevant for management majors, particularly those seeking a human resource management career. Helps prepare for SHRM Professional in Human Resources certification exam.

MGMT 421-001 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 421-001 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 421-001 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 421-002 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 421-001 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 421-001 (Spring 2013) 
MGMT 421-002 (Spring 2013) 

Focuses on employee relations issues from historical and current perspectives; for management majors interested in pursuing HRM career.

MGMT 431-002 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 431-005 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 431-A01 (Summer 2011)
MGMT 431-001 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 431-A01 (Summer 2012)
MGMT 431-002 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 431-001 (Spring 2013)
MGMT 431-002 (Spring 2013)  
MGMT 431-A01 (Summer 2013)  
   

Explains process of conceptualizing and creating new venture. Using central concepts of innovation, strategic opportunities, and globalization, students learn to evaluate new venture opportunities and consider external environment’s impact. Students gain greater understanding of entrepreneurial concepts by developing business plans that address critical issues, including management composition and structure, effective business and functional strategies, operational logistics, legal issues, financial projections, and financing options.

MBMT 451-001 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 451-002 (Fall 2011)
Mgmt 451-001 (Fall 2011)
Mgmt 451-001 (Spring 2011)
Mgm 451-001 (Fall 2012)
Mgmt 451-001 (Spring 2013)

Explores theory and practice of managing culturally diverse organizations in domestic and international contexts. Topics include management customs and practices in different world regions, cross-cultural communication and learning, and the developing culturally and internationally sophisticated employees and managers.

MGMT 461-001 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 461-C01 (Summer 2011)
MGMT 461-001 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 461-001 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 461-002 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 461-002 (Spring 2013)

Topic and format vary. In-depth study of topic of interest to managers and organizations.

Notes: Enrollment limited and competitive.

MGMT 462-001 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 462-001 (Spring 2013)

Focuses on theory, processes, and practice of negotiation within and across organizations, including attention to ethical issues. Explores systematic ways to increase quality of negotiated agreements, including methods of preparation and use of rational assumption, bidding and decision criteria. Format includes negotiation exercises, lecture, and discussion.

MGMT 463-001 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 463-001-002 (Fall 2011) 
MGMT 463-002 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 463-002 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 463-003 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 463-001 (Spring 2013)

Focuses on intensive development of high professional-level skill set for collaboration and leadership in contemporary environments. Builds on content introduced in MGMT 301, 312. Attention to developing personal leadership capabilities, collaborating in traditional and virtual environments, improving group processes, project management, tolerating ambiguity, improving communication, creative problem solving, time management, coaching, and empowering employees.

MGMT 464-001-002 (Spring 2011)
Mgmt 464-A01 (Summer 2011)
Mgmt 464-001 and 003 (Fall 2011)
Mgmt 464-002 (Spring 2012) 
Mgmt 464-001 (Spring 2012)
Mgmt 464-A01 (Summer 2012)
Mgmt 464-001 and 002 (Fall 2012)
Mgmt 464-001 (Spring 2013) 
Mgmt 464-002 (Spring 2013) 
Mgmt 464-A01 (Summer 2013)  

Explores industry structures and competitive behavior of firms. Attention to how firm uses tangible, intangible, and human resources to develop sustainable competitive advantage, and how competitors interact in marketplace. Introduces tools and concepts to analyze industry dynamics and competitive interactions of firms in these industries.

MGMT 471-002 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 471-002 (Spring 2012)
MGMT471-001 (Spring 2013) 

Advanced study of management concepts and selected topics. Incorporates intensive analysis of management problems of long-term strategic significance or current urgency for organizational planning and operations. Includes significant contemporary research findings.

MGMT 491 (Spring 2011)
MGMT 491 (Fall 2011)
MGMT 491 (Spring 2012)
MGMT 491 (Fall 2012)
MGMT 491 (Spring2013)

Research and analysis of selected problems or topics in management must be arranged with instructor and approved in writing by associate dean for undergraduate programs.

Notes: Written report required.

Hands-on course using popular spreadsheet package. Business examples used to teach fundamentals of spreadsheets and their use in business applications.

MIS 102 (Spring 2011)
MIS 102 2X1 (Summer 2011)
MIS 102 2X2 (Summer 2011)
MIS 102 2X3 (Summer 2011)
MIS 102 2X4 (Summer 2011)
MIS 102 201 203 205 207 209 211 & 213 (Fall 2011)
MIS 102 209 (Spring 2012)
MIS 102 201 (Spring 2012)
MIS 102 205 (Spring 2012)
MIS 102 207 (Spring 2012)
MIS 102 211 (Spring 2012)
MIS 102 201 Fall 2012
MIS 102 203 Fall 2012
MIS 102 205 Fall 2012
MIS 102 207 Fall 2012
MIS 102 209 Fall 2012
MIS 102 213 Fall 2012
MIS 102 211 Fall 2012
MIS 102 206 Fall 2012
MIS 102 208 Fall 2012
MIS 102 202 Fall 2012
MIS 102 204 Fall 2012
MIS 102 210 Fall 2012
MIS 102 212 Fall 2012
MIS 102 214 Fall 2012
MIS 102 205 Spring 2013
MIS 102 209 Spring 2013
MIS 102 207 Spring 2013
MIS 102 203 Spring 2013
MIS 102 201 Spring 2013
MIS 102 202 Spring 2013
MIS 102 204 Spring 2013
MIS 102 206 Spring 2013 
MIS 102 208 Spring 2013 
MIS 102 210 Spring 2013
MIS 102 2B2 Summer 2013
MIS 102 2B1 Summer 2013                            

Introduces fundamentals of hardware, software, and networking. Emphasizes role of technology in improving contemporary business processes and competitive advantage. Includes basic relational concepts, hands-on experience in building business database applications and decision support using spreadsheet software. (Note: Projects required.)

School of Management students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in MIS 301. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Management. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies.

MIS 301-001 (Spring 2011)
MIS 301-002 (Spring 2011)
MIS 301-003 (Spring 2011)
MIS 301-004 (Spring 2011)
MIS 301-006 (Spring 2011)
MIS 301-007-008 (Spring 2011)
MIS 301-009 (Spring 2011)
MIS 301 A01 (Summer 2011)
MIS 301 C01 (Summer 2011)
MIS 301 001 & 002 (Fall 2011)
MIS 301 006 (Fall 2011)
MIS 301 008 (Fall 2011)
MIS 301 003 & 004 (Fall 2011)
MIS 301 007 (Fall 2011)
MIS 301 005 (Fall 2011)
MIS 301 002 (Spring 2012)
MIS 301 001 (Spring 2012)
MIS 301 003 (Spring 2012)
MIS 301 004 (Spring 2012)
MIS 301 006(Spring 2012)
MIS 301 010 (Spring 2012)
MIS 301 007 (Spring 2012)
MIS 301 008 (Spring 2012)
MIS 301 006 Fall 2012
MIS 301 003 Fall 2012
MIS 301 001 Fall 2012
MIS 301 008 Fall 2012 
MIS 301 004 Fall 2012
MIS 301 007 Fall 2012
MIS 301 005 Fall 2012
MIS 301 008 Spring 2013
MIS 301 001 Spring 2013
MIS 301 007 Spring 2013
MIS 301 002 Spring 2013
MIS 301 004 Spring 2013
MIS 301 006 Spring 2013        
MIS 301 A01 Summer 2013              

Covers design and implementation of program data structures and algorithms to solve business problems using structured programming techniques. Students become familiar with program development life cycle using standard programming language such as Visual BASIC.NET supported by a modern Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Students complete assignments involving development of real-life business application.

Notes: IT 108 highly recommended but not required.

MIS 302 (Spring 2011)
MIS 301 001 (Fall 2011)
MIS 302 001 (Spring 2012)
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MIS 302 001 Spring 2013 

Introduces principles of designing and manipulating relational databases with a focus on business applications. Theoretical database concepts and hands-on experience with a relational package. Term project requiring implementation of a substantial business database application.

Note: SOM majors may not receive credit for both MIS 310 and IT 214. Requires hands-on implementation using software package.

MIS 310 (Spring 2011)
MIS 310 (Summer 2011)
MIS 310 001 (Fall 2011)
MIS 310 001 (Spring 2012)
MIS 310 002 (Spring 2012)
MIS 310 001 Fall 2012
MIS 310 002 Fall 2012
MIS 310 003 Fall 2012
MIS 310 001 Spring 2013
MIS 310 A01 Summer 2013     

Introduces students to fundamentals of networking technologies and their role in businesses. Emphasis is on understanding the business implications of different networking technologies and solutions. Students learn to identify and understand the business requirements, and bring together the different technological components to design the required communication solutions. Also focuses on the types of security threats to the business network infrastructure, and approach to tackling such threats through business practices combined with appropriate technological solutions. (Note: The course also includes lab work and exercises.)

MIS 320 (Spring 2011)
MIS 320 001 (Fall 2011)
MIS 320 003 (Spring 2012)
MIS 320 002 (Spring 2012)
MIS 320 001 Fall 2012
MIS 320 002 Fall 2012
MIS 320 002 Spring 2013
MIS 320 001 Spring 2013   

Understanding systems analysis and design methods is a necessary skill for contemporary business analysts, managers, software engineers and system users. Provides students with the foundations for effectively using modern systems analysis and design tools and methodologies for developing modern software and applications. Topics include systems planning and feasibility analysis, requirements analysis, economics, systems design and project management. (Note: Requires team project.)

MIS 330 (Spring 2011)
MIS 330 C01 (Summer 2011)
MIS 330 001 (Fall 2011)
MIS 330 002 (Spring 2012)
MIS 330 001 (Spring 2012)
MIS 330 002 Fall 2012
MIS 330 001 Fall 2012
MIS 330 001 Spring 2013
MIS 330 002 Spring 2013   

Managerial perspective on issues arising in managing information systems through their life-cycle. The topics include using different methodologies for estimating software development costs, maintenance costs, systems project management, and pricing information products and services. The course also covers methodologies for monitoring performance of information systems, and ways for assessing the strategic and business value of use of information technology.

MIS 411 002 Spring 2013

Introduces students to the development of web-based information systems for E-business. Students learn to develop web-based database applications for eCommerce using ASP.NET. Also covers Web 2.0 technologies and contemporary business trends and issues related to web application development. Emphasizes technologies, methods, and application development tools. (Note: Requires team project and computer lab.)

MIS 412 001 (Fall 2011)
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Deals with the challenges faced by businesses in managing large amounts of data and making meaningful use of this data for informed decision making. Introduces students to data warehousing fundamentals, practices, and technologies; and their application to solving business problems. Specific emphasis is on designing of data warehouse to meet the business requirements and hands-on learning of the design principles through implementation on commercially used data warehouse technologies. Also introduces students to OLAP solutions and data mining approaches to supporting business decision making. (Note: Term project required)

MIS 430 (Spring 2011)
MIS 430 001 (Fall 2011)
MIS 430 001 (Spring 2012)
MIS 430 001 Fall 2012 

Focuses on new trends on how knowledge management works for organizations, best strategy for such transition, and what are knowledge management elements.

Introduces students to business models used in E-commerce and E-business. Covers B2B, B2C, and C2C business models and also introduces current business trends of the Web 2.0 era and the core concepts of the information economy, networked business models, and the social web. The class will discuss Blogging, Wikis, Social Networks, Information Goods, and E-Tailing. Students complete a group project in which they create a business plan for a viable Internet-based business. (Note: Requires a term project.)

MIS 440 (Spring 2011)
MIS 440 001 (Spring 2012)
MIS 440 001 Spring 2013 

Topic and format vary. In-depth study of a topic in the area of information technology management. Enrollment limited and competitive.

MIS 462 (Spring 2011)
MIS 462 001 (Spring 2012)
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Analyzes selected topics that highlight latest developments in information resource management field, including contemporary research findings and case studies of information systems in business and other organizations.

MIS 491 Summer 2011 Wade
MIS 491 A01 Summer 2013  
 

Research and analysis of selected problems or topics in information resource management.

Examines marketing principles and practices for analyzing, creating, delivering, capturing, and communicating value to customers. Focuses on managing customer relationships using market-driven strategies, particularly segmentation, targeting, and positioning. The role of customer satisfaction in achieving organizational objectives and ethical decision making in a global economy are also emphasized.

School of Management students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in MKTG 301. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Management. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies.

MKTG 301-001-006-007 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 301-002-003 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 301-004 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 301-005 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 301 001 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 301 002 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 301 003 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 301 004 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 301 005 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 301 006 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 301 007 (Spring 2012)

MKTG 301 001 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 002 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 003 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 004 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 005 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 007 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 008 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 009 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 DL3 Fall 2012
MKTG 301 DL5 Fall 2012 

MKTG 301 001 Spring 2013
MKTG 301 002 Spring 2013
MKTG 301 003 Spring 2013
MKTG 301 004 Spring 2013
MKTG 301 005 Spring 2013
MKTG 301 006 Spring 2013
MKTG 301 DL1 Spring 2013
MKTG 301 DL2 Spring 2013

MKTG 301 A01 Summer 2013
MKTG 301 A02 Summer 2013

Familiarizes students with marketing-sales interfaces including sales force role and capabilities, personal selling strategies, organizational relationships, and responsibilities of sales managers including training, motivating, and evaluating sales force.

MKTG 311 001 Fall 2012

Marketing strategy implications of concepts and propositions that compose consumer decision processes. Emphasizes demographics, lifestyle, situation, and information processing. Lecture and case analysis.

MKTG 312 001 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 312 002 (Spring 2012)


MKTG 312 001 (Fall 2012)
MKTG 312 002 (Fall 2012)


MKTG 312 001 Spring 2013
MKTG 312 002 Spring 2013

   
  

Examines development of integrated communications programs, including advertising, sales promotion, public relations, direct marketing, and other communication tools. Focuses on setting communications objectives and budgets, media planning, creative strategy, execution, and evaluation. Provides skills for analyzing the strengths, weaknesses and synergies of marketing communication tools.

MKTG 313-001 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 313 001 (Spring 2012)


MKTG 313 001 (Fall 2012) 

MMKTG 313 001 Spring 2013

Explores impact of Internet technology on marketing strategy and practice. Topics include online advertising campaigns (focusing on search marketing), web site usability and content, and the use of social and interactive media to build customer relationships and foster brand loyalty.

MKTG 315-001 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 315-002 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 315 001 (Spring 2012)

MKTG 315 001 (Fall 2012)
MKTG 315 002 (Fall 2012) 

MKTG 351 001 Spring 2013

Examination of retailing as a specialized economic and social institution within the distribution process and as it relates to overall marketing activities. The planning and implementing of store and nonstore (catalog, Internet) retail marketing strategies are addressed. Critical decision alternatives, variables, forces, and processes are considered from a managerial perspective.

MKTG 332 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 332 001 (Spring 2012)

MKTG 332 001 (Fall 2012)

MKTG 332 001 Spring 2013

Examines unique challenges and opportunities of marketing systems among suppliers, manufacturers, resellers, and government. Focuses on developing a capability to identify and nurture long-term B2B relationships. Provides tools and techniques commonly leveraged by B2B marketers to develop these relationships with their clients.

MKTG 333 Spring 2011

MKTG 333 001 Spring 2012

MKTG 333 001 Spring 2013

Presents the concepts and techniques underlying the marketing research process and their role in managerial decision making. Focuses on skills required to conduct a marketing research project: qualitative and quantitative research designs, survey methodology, instrument creation, sampling procedures, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of findings.

MKTG 351-001 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 351-002 (Spring 2011)

MKTG 351 001 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 351 002 (Spring 2012)

MKTG 351 001 (Fall 2012)
MKTG 351 002 (Fall 2012)


MKTG 351 001 Spring 2013 
MKTG 351 002 Spring 2013

  

Multidisciplinary approach to international marketing from viewpoint of business management. Examines major marketing issues affecting companies operating in a global environment. Students achieve understanding of economic, political, and cultural differences among nations as they affect marketing opportunities and operations, and develop skills to identify and evaluate international marketing opportunities.

MKTG 407 (Spring 2011)

MKTG 407 001 (Spring 2012)

MKTG 407 001 Fall 2012

MKTG 407 001 Spring 2013  

Develops understanding of benefits to commerce and society because of Internet-based commerce, escalating threats against Internet-based marketing initiatives, and protection of knowledge-based assets of firms.

MKTG 451 001 (Fall 2012)

Ethnic and Multicultural Marketing examines the critical marketing issues and opportunities that have arisen with the changing U.S. demographics. The focus is domestic markets. The growth in minority populations indicates a need for specialized approaches for the entire marketing mix. Segmentation can be powerful when considering non-mainstream markets if the marketer understands and capitalizes on the different approaches cultural and ethnic groups use as consumers.

Topic and format vary. In-depth study of topic of interest to managers and organizations.

Notes: Enrollment limited and competitive.

Emphasizes managerial aspects of marketing, including developing marketing strategies and plans, and integrating specific elements of marketing process. Emphasizes case analysis.

MKTG 471-001 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 471-002 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 471 001 (Spring 2012)
MKTG 471 002 (Spring 2012)

MKTG 471 001 (Fall 2012)

MKTG 471 001 Spring 2013
MKTG 471 002 Spring 2013 

MKTG 471 B01 Summer 2013

Examines the unique challenges of applying marketing principles and practices to not-for-profit groups such as human service and philanthropic organizations, museums, health and wellness advocates, educational institutions, industry associations and government. Emphasis on case studies, team work, and projects.

MKTG 481 (Spring 2011)
MKTG 481 001 (Spring 2012)

MKTG 481 001 Spring 2013

In-depth treatment in seminar format of contemporary topics in marketing. Culminates in preparation of substantial paper and oral presentation.

Primary research proposal in marketing area. Requires prior approval from instructor and associate dean for undergraduate programs.

Provides a broad exposition of emerging cyber-security threats for large-scale enterprises: Denial of Service (DoS), insider attacks, remote exploitation. It covers defenses that may mitigate or curtail some aspects of these emerging security threats.

Focuses on using basic concepts of accounting and financial management to make investment, credit, and operating decisions for an organization. Emphasizes financial reports to aid planning and control of organizational activities.

Note: May not be taken for credit by SOM majors. Students who have received credit for both ACCT 203 and FNAN 301 cannot also receive credit for MSOM 300.

MSOM 300 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 300-001 (Spring 2012) 
MSOM 300-006 (Spring 2012)
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Introduces key issues in management, organizational behavior, and human resource management. Special attention to best practices used by effective managers.

Note: May not be taken for credit by SOM majors. Students cannot receive credit for both MGMT 301 and MSOM 301.

MSOM 301-001 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 301-002 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 301-003 (Spring 2011)
MSOM301-C01 (Summer 2011) 
MSOM301-C02 (Summer 2011)
MSOM301-004 (Fall 2011)
MSOM301-002 (Fall 2011)
MSOM301-001 (Fall 2011)
MSOM301-003 (Fall 2011)
MSOM301-002 (Spring2012)
MSOM301-004 (Spring 2012) 
MSOM301-003 (Spring 2012) 
MSOM301-001 (Spring 2012)
MSOM 301-001 (Fall 2012)
MSOM 301-003 (Fall 2012)
MSOM301-004 (Fall 2012)
MSOM301-002 (Fall 2012)
MSOM301-002 (Spring 2013) 
MSOM301-003 (Spring 2013)
MSOM301-004 (Spring 2013) 
MSOM301-001 (Spring 2013)   
   

Provides overview of strategic role of information, need for information systems, organizing information, integration of information systems in management processes and decision making, and related discussions in electronic commerce.

Note: May not be taken for credit by SOM majors. Students cannot receive credit for both MIS 301 and MSOM 302.

MSOM 302-001 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 302-002 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 302 A01 (Summer 2011)
MSOM 302 001 (Fall 2011)
MSOM 302 002 (Fall 2011)
MSOM 302 002 (Spring 2012)
MSOM 302 001 (Spring 2012)
MSOM 302 DL1 Fall 2012
MSOM 302 002 Fall 2012
MSOM 302 001 Fall 2012
MSOM 302 001 Spring 2013
MSOM 302 002 Spring 2013
MSOM 302 DL1 Spring 2013
MSOM 301 B01 Summer 2013       

Presents marketing principles, concepts, strategies, and analytical tools used by profit and nonprofit organizations to market ideas, products, and services to selected target groups. Emphasizes how to develop, promote, distribute, and price firm’s offerings in dynamic economic, social, political, and global environment.

Note: May not be taken for credit by SOM majors. Students cannot receive credit for both MKTG 301 and MSOM 303.

MSOM 303-001 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 303-002 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 303-003 (Spring 2011)
MSOM303 001 (Spring 2012)
MSOM303 002 (Spring 2012)
MSOM303 003 (Spring 2012)
MSOM303 004 (Spring2012)

MSOM303 001 (Fall 2012)
MSOM303 002 (Fall 2012)
MSOM303 003 (Fall 2012) 

MSOM 303 001 Spring 2013
MSOM 303 002 Spring 2013
MSOM 303 003 Spring 2013
MSOM 303 004 Spring 2013  

MSOM 303 A01 Summer 2013

Explores behaviors required to successfully launch a new business, tools to identify and evaluate opportunities, and the issues critical to a new firm. Issues include organizational structure, effective marketing strategy, operational logistics, legal issues, financial projections, financing options, and available support structures.

Note: May not be taken for credit by SOM majors

MSOM 304-001 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 304-001 (Fall 2011) 
MSOM304-001 (Spring 2012)
MSOM 304-001 (Fall 2012)
MSOM 304-001 (Spring 2013)  

Multidisciplinary approach to global economy from viewpoint of managing international business. Introduces unique aspects of managing in global economy including theory and political economy of international trade and foreign direct investment, global monetary system, and strategy of international business.

Satisfies General Education Requirement: Global understanding

Note: May be taken for credit by SOM majors only if taken to satisfy the global understanding requirement for general education.

MSOM 305-001 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 305-002 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 305 (Summer 2011)
MSOM 305 001 (Spring 2012)
MSOM 305 002 (Spring 2012)

MSOM 305 001 (Fall 2012)
MSOM 305 002 (Fall 2012)
MSOM 305 003 (Fall 2012)
MSOM 305 004 (Fall 2012)

MSOM 305 001 Spring 2013
MSOM 305 002 Spring 2013
MSOM 305 DL1 Spring 2013 

MSOM 305 A01 Summer 2013
     

Introduces project management and operations management concepts and tools including project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control; process design, selection and improvement; supply chain management; inventory management; and quality assurance.

Note: May not be taken for credit by SOM majors. Students cannot receive credit for both OM 301 and MSOM 306.

MSOM 306 (Spring 2011)
MSOM 306 (Fall 2011)
MSOM 306 (Spring 2012)
MSOM 306 001 Fall 2012
MSOM 306 001 Spring 2013 

Topics related to a minor in business will vary on the focus of the course and by discipline.

Introduces application of statistical methods to support quantitative decision analysis for resolving business problems. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical inference and regression. May be taught in lecture/recitation format.

Students may not receive credit for both OM 210 and OM 211.

Corequisite: MIS 102

OM 210-001 (Spring 2011)
OM 210-002 (Spring 2011)
OM 210 A03 (Summer 2011)
OM 210 C01 (Summer 2011)
OM 210 002 (Fall 2011)
OM 210 004 (Fall 2011)
OM 210 003 (Spring 2012)
OM 210 002 (Spring 2012)
OM 210 001 Fall 2012
OM 210 002 Fall 2012 
OM 210 001 Spring 2013
OM 210 002 Spring 2013
OM 210 A01 Summer 2013
OM 210 C01 Summer 2013  
    

Introduces the application of statistical methods to support quantitative decision analysis for resolving business problems. Topical coverage includes descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression (both simple and multiple). Requires extensive use of case studies to integrate, synthesize and extend the concepts presented in order to foster a “learning by doing” approach that develops and promotes critical thinking abilities. Active class discussions via individual and/or group presentations of case assignments is an important learning activity. Extensive use of computer software for statistical modeling, problem solving, and analysis of case studies is a significant component of this course. (Equivalent to OM 210)

Corequisite: MIS 102

OM 211 001 (Spring 2012)

Examines an organization’s operations, including design, management and improvement processes, projects and supply chains, in both product and service environments. Uses analytical models to support key planning and control activities.

School of Management students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in OM 301. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Management. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies.

OM 301-003 (Spring 2011)
OM 301-004 (Spring 2011)
OM 301-005 (Spring 2011)
OM 301-006 (Spring 2011)
OM 301-007 (Spring 2011)
OM 301-008 (Spring 2011)
OM 301 C01 (Summer 2011)
OM 301 002 (Spring 2011)
OM301 A02 (Summer 2011)
OM 301 A01 (Summer 2011)
OM 301 009 (Fall 2011)
OM 301 008 (Fall 2011)
OM 301 003 & 007 (Fall 2011)
OM 301 004 (Fall 2011)
OM 301 005 (Fall 2011)
OM 301 006 (Fall 2011)
OM 301 002 (Fall 2011)
OM 301 008 (Spring 2012)
OM 301 002 (Spring 2012)
OM 301 001 (Spring 2012)
OM 301 007 (Spring 2012)
OM 301 006 (Spring 2012)
OM 301 005 (Spring 2012)
OM 301 004 (Spring 2012)
OM 301 003 (Spring 2012)
OM 301 008 Fall 2012 
OM 301 007 Fall 2012 
OM 301 006 Fall 2012
OM 301 005 Fall 2012 
OM 301 004 Fall 2012
OM301 002 Fall 2012
OM 301 001 Fall 2012
OM 301 003 Fall 2012
OM 301 003 Spring 2013
OM 301 001 Spring 2013
OM 301 002 Spring 2013
OM 301 005 Spring 2013
OM 301 007 Spring 2013   
OM 301 008 Spring 2013
OM 301 004 Spring 2013 
OM 301 006 Spring 2013
OM 301 A01 Summer 2013  
OM 301 A02 Summer 2013

Design, development, and management of supply chain systems, including production and inventory management, distribution channels, and information systems that support them. Emphasizes impact of e-business on companies and industries, including Internet’s impact on the way goods and services flow through value chain from providers to customers.

OM 320 (Spring 2011)
OM 320 003 (Spring 2012)
OM 320 002 (Spring 2012)
OM 320 001 Spring 2013 

Introduces operation research and management sciences (OR/MS) techniques for supporting business management decisions. Specific mathematical programming and probabilistic topics include linear programming, integer programming, goal programming, network flow models, decision analysis, game theory, queuing models, and Monte Carlo simulation.

OM 352 (Spring 2011)
OM 352 001 (Spring 2012)
OM 352 001 Spring 2013 

Introduces concepts and tools used in designing, modeling, analyzing, and improving business processes. Various business process analysis and simulation methods, such as process mapping/flowcharting, process flow and capacity analysis, service process design, theory of constraints, process modeling and simulation, and business process reengineering are discussed. Introduces methods and analytical tools such as queue theory and computer simulation used to design, model, analyze, and improve business processes. Discusses methods such as process mapping/diagramming, service process design, process modeling, and business process reengineering.

Introduces techniques for producing predictions of future business operations as aids to making planning decisions. Specific topics include judgmental forecasting, forecast accuracy, correlation analysis, smoothing methods, regression models, decomposition, and autoregressive and ARIMA models. Methods demonstrated and used through computer software.

OM 452 C01 (Summer 2011)
OM 452 C01 Summer 2013 

Provides an understanding of the multifaceted nature of quality management by emphasizing topics such as quality philosophies, total quality management, design quality, process quality, and managing quality in information systems development. Discusses ISO 9000 and Capability Maturity Model. Uses software, case studies.

OM 456 001 (Fall 2011)
OM 456 001 Fall 2012

Topic and format vary. In-depth study of a topic in the area of operations management. Enrollment limited and competitive.

Analyzes selected topics that highlight latest developments in the operations management field, including contemporary research findings and case studies of operations management in business and other organizations.

Focuses on managerial problems associated with meeting technical, cost, and time constraints of technology projects. Discusses project management areas including organization, teams, scheduling, cost control, earned value analysis, risk management, and quality. Includes software cost estimation models and the management of IT projects. Software and case studies.

OM 493-001 (Spring 2011)
OM 493-002 (Spring 2011)
OM 493 001 (Fall 2011)
OM 493 002 (Fall 2011)
OM 493 001 (Spring 2012)
OM 493 002 (Spring 2012)
OM 493 002 Fall 2012
OM 493 001 Fall 2012
OM 493 001 Spring 2013
OM 493 002 Spring 2013
OM 493 A02 Summer 2013  
    

By special arrangement with instructor, and approval from associate dean for undergraduate programs. Investigates business problem according to student interest, using state-of-the-art decision science methodology.

Provides students with a foundation for understanding the role of business in society by exploring the nature and history of business enterprise, the social context of business, and the interaction of individuals with business by selecting current events in business and analyzing the content as well as the impact of the reported activities.

Fulfills general education requirement in social and behavioral science.

Introduces fundamentals of business models, and writing as learning tool. Interrelationships among accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, and operations are subject of several “learning by writing” deliverables.

Corequisite: OM 210 and ACCT 203.

Note: Fulfills writing intensive requirement for SOM majors. Taught in lecture/recitation format; requires attendance at weekly lecture and weekly recitation.

SOM 301 003 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 004 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 005 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 201 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 202 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 203 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 204 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 205 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 206 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 207 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 208 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 209 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 210 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 211 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 212 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 215 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 216 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 217 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 218 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 219 (Spring 2012)
SOM 301 220 (Spring 2012)


SOM 301 001 Fall 2012
SOM 301 002 Fall 2012
SOM 301 003 Fall 2012
SOM 301 004 Fall 2012
      
  



















     

Opportunity to gain practical, professional experience in conjunction with academic development. Internship is an important part of academic and career preparation. May be used as elective credit, but may not be repeated.

SOM 492-001 (Spring 2011)

Advanced integrated exploration of business models and industry dynamics that uses case analyses to assess competition, organizational strategy, and firm performance. Students examine strategic change in organizations from multiple perspectives, integrating knowledge from core course work into several papers and major presentation. Students receive coaching from area business leaders as they complete their presentations.

Fulfills general education requirement in synthesis.

Note: Fulfills synthesis requirement for SOM majors.

SOM 498-004 (Spring 2012) 
SOM 498-010 and 013 (Spring 2012)
SOM 498-001 and 002 (Spring 2012) 
SOM 498-006 (Spring 2012) 
SOM 498-003 (Spring 2012)
SOM 498-005 (Spring 2012)
SOM 498-007 (Spring 2012)
SOM 498-008 (Spring 2012)
SOM 498-014 (Spring 2012)
SOM 498-009 (Spring 2012)
SOM 498-A01 (Summer 2012)
SOM 498-B02 (Summer 2012)
SOM 498-B01 (Summer 2012)
SOM498-009 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-003 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-004 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-005 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-006 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-010 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-001 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-002 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-007 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-008 (Fall 2012)
SOM498-008 (Spring 2013)
SOM 498-001-012 (Spring 2013)
SOM498-002-004 (Spring 2013) 
SOM 498-011 (Spring 2013)
SOM 498-005 (Spring 2013)
SOM498-009 (Spring 2013)  
SOM498-B02 (Summer 2013)  
SOM498-A01 (Summer 2013)  
SOM498-B01 (Summer 2013)