- COMP 2370
- Intro to Algorithms & Data Structure
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COMP 2370 (4 qtr. hrs.)
Performance analysis of algorithms; data structures and their physical storage representation; recursive techniques; stacks, queues, lists, trees, sets, graphs; sorting and searching algorithms. Prerequisites: MATH 2200, COMP 2673.
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- COMP 3361
- Operating Systems I
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COMP 3361 (4 qtr. hrs.)
Operating systems functions and concepts; processes, process communication, synchronization; processor allocation, memory management in multiprogramming, time sharing systems. Prerequisites: COMP 1672 and 3693.
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- Thematic Core
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- ACTG 3900
- Financial Statement Basics
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ACTG 3900 (4 qtr. hrs.)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of financial statements issued by companies to external parties, such as shareholders, creditors, and the SEC. To achieve this purpose the course will: (1) discuss the purpose of each of the financial statements, (2) enable students to learn the process by which accountants recognize transactions and events, (3) assist the student in developing skills that can be used in analyzing financial information provided by companies, and (4) examine major accounting policies and their financial statement implications. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to appreciate both the usefulness and the limitations of accounting information. The perspective of the course is at all times that of the USER of financial statements.
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- ITEC 3900
- Personal Empowerment Thru IT
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ITEC 3900 (4 qtr. hrs.)
An exploration of the enabling capabilities of personal productivity software, specifically spreadsheet software (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint), and database management system software (Access). Students will learn and master key skills in these technology tools, enabling them to be more productive and gain significant insight into business problems and opportunities.
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- STAT 3910
- Operations Management
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STAT 3910 (2 qtr. hrs.)
This course deals with the management (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling) of the parts of the organization that convert inputs into products and services. The major goals of the parts of the organization that convert inputs into products and services. The major goals of most organizations revolve around high quality output, efficient production of goods and/or services, a profit sufficient to allow the company to stay in business, and an output that is socially, ethically, and environmentally acceptable. Companies today must focus on remaining competitive in the global marketplace, a means toward this goal requires that managers today must carefully consider various decision options, practice cost containment, and stay on the cutting edge of technology. This course will explore how operations managers meet these challenges in the manufacturing and services firms throughout our ever-changing economy. More emphasis in this course will be placed on manufacturing and in a later course, Strategic Management of Costs and Operations, greater emphasis will be directed toward service organizations. Students will be exposed to a number of quantitative tools as well as becoming familiar with the new systems and methods that allow them to manage in this difficult environment. When appropriate, optimization software such as Microsoft Solver and others will be utilized to conduct analysis, allowing students to build upon the basic skills learned in STAT 3900.
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- STAT 3900
- Foundations of Statistics
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STAT 3900 (4 qtr. hrs.)
Language, theoretical concepts, quantitative tools that are foundations of business decisions; theory/practice of tools from financial accounting, microeconomics, financial management, information systems in logical sequence. Successful completion of any precourses.
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- FIN 3900
- Fundamentals of Finance
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FIN 3900 (4 qtr. hrs.)
Integration of concepts and applications of analytical techniques to business financial decisions. Emphasis on decisions regarding uses and sources of funds and financial analysis.
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- MGMT 3900
- Leadership & Org'l. Dynamics
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MGMT 3900 (4 qtr. hrs.)
This course focuses on development of management skills that affect individual and group performance in organizations. This course brings together concepts from organizational behavior, organization dynamics, change management and dispute resolution. Through creative instruction and experiential learning, students will develop expertise and understanding of organizational effectiveness through planning, motivation, negotiation, team-building, and leadership.
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- BUS 4100
- Value-Based Leadership
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BUS 4100 (4 qtr. hrs.)
Evaluate and apply legal, ethical, and public policy frameworks to stakeholder relationships and leadership challenges. Required for all graduate business students.
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- MKTG 3900
- Marketing Management
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MKTG 3900 (4 qtr. hrs.)
MKTG 3900 covers the fundamental marketing concept including assessing and understanding customer wants and needs as well as the organization's ability to meet those needs through its product and service offerings. Tools for assessing macro-environmental factors, making product, pricing, promotional and distribution decisions, analyzing marketing information and research will be utilized.
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- BUS 4300
- The Global Information Economy
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BUS 4300 (4 qtr. hrs.)
Apply relevant and effective technology strategies to obtain competitive advantage in the dynamic global business environment. Prerequisites: BUS 4100 & 4200. Required for all graduate business students.
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- BUS 4200
- The 21st Century Professional
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BUS 4200 (4 qtr. hrs.)
Develop capacities and skills for lifelong personal and professional development. Prerequisite(s): BUS 4100. Required for all graduate business students.
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- ACTG 4335
- Strategic Mngt. of Costs & Operations
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- MBA 4320
- Financial Statements: Content and Analysis
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ACTG 4335 (4 qtr. hrs.)
Develop capacities and skills for lifelong personal and professional development. Prerequisite(s): BUS 4100. Required for all graduate business students.
MBA 4320 (4 qtr. hrs.)
MBA 4320 builds on the content of ACTG 3900 and FIN 3900. It focuses on developing an understanding of the relationships between financial accounting information and financial analysis. Thus, students will develop a deeper understanding of the information included in the financial statements and how that information will enable them to do sophisticated financial analyses. The accounting topics relate to working capital, including revenue recognition issues; LIFO conversions; LIFO liquidation profits; contingencies; PPE and intangibles, including impairment and internally-developed intangibles; debt, including convertible and redeemable preferred stock; stock options and earnings per share measurements; leases; postretirement benefits; investments; foreign exchange; international principles; and cash flow statements. Company disclosures will be used extensively. The finance topics include developing pro-forma financial statements; business valuation; ratio analysis, including the impact of accounting choices and disclosures; earnings per share drivers and stock prices; and cash flow statement analysis.
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