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MGT
5503
Leadership Residency
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: This course introduces students to fundamentals of business and effective leadership practice by looking at two different academic areas. Team and Community Building focuses on the fundamentals of collaborative teamwork and basic concepts in the program¿s leadership curriculum. The other area, Financial Decisions and Societal Goals, overviews approaches to management strategy rooted in financial modeling and analysis. Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA Program
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3 hrs
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MGT
5505
Organizational Behavior
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A study of individual, group, and organizational behavior and processes.. This course examines social and behavioral sciences methods and theories which apply to the understanding of administrative social systems. Classroom activities will utilize lectures, laboratory training, and clinical cases.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5506
Contract Negotiation And Dispute Resolution
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This course surveys the conceptual framework for negotiating legally binding contracts and examines contemporary institutions and processes for resolving contractual disputes. Particular attention will be given to identifying and appreciating strategies, practices, and specific rules by which binding contractual rights and duties are determined in the United States and in international jurisdictions. Working independently and in teams, students will assimilate the legal rules and negotiation strategies and apply them to common business transactions and disputes.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5508
Law Of Business Associations
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Working individually and in teams, students study the legal rules that govern most common business relationships. These include the rules for creating and managing agency and partner relationships, LLC and other new joint ventures, as well as public and closely-held corporations. Student teams follow local public companies as they prepare and conduct their annual meetings and conduct mock negotiations to form a new business venture.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5510
Legal And International Environment Of Business
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This course provides an essential introduction to the domestic and international environment of business. Particular attention is given to the comparative historical development, cultural, economic, legal and political context for the conduct of business in the U.S. and abroad. Topics include international trade; international management; alternative modes of international operations; international finance and exchange rates; international marketing; international human resources; international business strategy and protection of property interest, including worldwide protection of intellectual property, private contracts, multilateral agreements, dispute resolution systems and the influence of government trade.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5511
Legal Issues for Today's Leaders
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The course will provide the necessary knowledge and tools to avoid creating liability for the employee and/or employer. More specifically, coverage will include a working knowledge of contracts and commercial law, torts, employer/employee rights, affiliate relationships, and government regulation. Participants will also gain the ability to recognize potential issues involving antitrust and fair trade, intellectual property, securities regulation, international law and environmental law.Prerequisites: Admission to the Executive MBA Program
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2 hrs
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MGT
5513
Economic Policy And Managerial Control
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Students will study the analysis of the industrial foundations and economic institutions of modern times; the politics of industrial control, including power relationships in economic nationalization and planning and theory of managerial industrialism and business enterprise.
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3 hrs
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This course is designed to increase the student's understanding of team processes in organizational settings and to contribute to the student's ability to build and lead high-performing teams. The class will be utilized as a laboratory for the exploration of team leadership theory and research. Prerequisite: BMA 5505 or MGT 5505 or equivalent.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5531
Leadership, Strategy and Human resources
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Focuses on the leader as a catalyst in developing high-performance, market -based cultures and as a human resource strategist in marshalling the workforce. Geared to the general manager, the course presents ideas and tools for building, bonding, and linking the workforce to accomplish the organization's mission. Topics include ideas and tools for identifying, recruiting, and retaining talent, developing and coaching subordinates, appraising and rewarding performance, and delegating to balance control and risk.Prerequisites: Admission to Executive MBA program
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2 hrs
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MGT
5533
Leadership And Change In Organizations
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Study of the dynamics of leadership and change in organizational contexts with attention to both theory and practice. Classroom activities can include lectures, case discussions, group presentations, and experiential activities. Prerequisite: BMA 5505 or MGT 5505, PUB-ADM 5548(or equivalents) or consent of instructor.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5537
Competitive Strategies
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Study of the processes of formulating and implementing competitive management strategies. Analytical techniques appropriate to the firm, the market or the industry will be emphasized. Major individual and/or group papers analyzing existing organizations will be required.Prerequisites: Must be taken in the student's final semester of the program.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5538
Stategic Management
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The study of economic principles for the formulation and evaluation of strategy, including industry analysis, strategic positioning and the boundaries of the firm. Students address the capacity of executive leadership to create and communicate a clear direction for a company's future. Prerequisites: Admission to the Executive MBA Program
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1-3 hrs
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MGT
5545
International Management
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Examination of the management of contemporary international business organizations through a study of the political, economic, social and technological factors and their relationship and impact upon the administrative activities and strategies of the international firm.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5547
Global Initiatives in Management
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Examines the management of contemporary international business organizations in the global economy. The course overviews the interrelationship and impact of political, economic, social, and technological factors, together with the complex challenges of strategy and execution in the global companies.Prerequisite: Admission to the Executive MBA program
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MGT
5550
The Operation Of International Business
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The course reviews the basic decision-making and operations taking place within international business. Attention will be given to export/import activities of firms including global marketing & sourcing, transportation, finance, customs clearance, & legal issues such as intellectual property rights & agent/distributor agreements. Prerequisite: BMA 5510 or MGT 5510 or equivalent.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5552
International Study in Business
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This course is designed to provide a study-abroad experience for the student. The course involves three components: study if international business through on-campus lectures and discussions; travel to a foreign country for visitations to business firms, government organizations, and cultural sites; and critique sessions of the international learning experience after travel completion.Restrictions: Special application and selection process prior to enrollment.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5557
Leadership And Organizations
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Focuses on how organizations work and how leaders can set direction, marshal resources, and build support to move initiatives forward. The course provides tools and tactics for assessing organizations needs and constraints through multiple lenses, and assessing one's own leadership strengths and weaknesses for development and alignment with organization needs. Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA Program
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2 hrs
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MGT
5558
Managing People for Strategic Advantage: Design, Staffing And Development
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This course focuses on managing human resources in the execution of strategy and the development of market-based cultures. Geared to the general manager, the course includes ideas and tools for identifying and recruiting talent, developing and coaching subordinates, appraising and rewarding performance, and delegating to balance control and risk.Prerequisites: Admission to the Executive MBA Program
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1-3 hrs
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MGT
5560
Strategic Human Resources
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This course will provide an overview of the theory, research and practices used to strategically align human resource policies and practices with the overall goals and objectives of organizations. The course will highlight ways in which HR policies and practices affect and are affected by organizations' environments and culture. Emphasis will be placed on high performance and innovative work practices. Particular attention will be given to assessing internal and external conditions and contexts in which HR policies and practices maximize effectiveness.
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3 hrs
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MGT
5566
Strategic Staffing
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This course presents theoretical frameworks and practical applications for determining optimal person-organization fit and person-job fit within organizations. Emphasis will be placed on integrating recruitment and selection strategies and practices with overall business strategies. The importance of strategically planning and implementing recruitment and selection processes will be addressed as it relates to various organizational contexts, including environmental threats and opportunities, organizational size, structure, and climate.
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MGT
5567
Total Rewards Management
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This course presents both theory and practice for designing effective rewards systems within organizations. Compensation (including base pay and incentives), benefits and performance management will be covered from a strategic perspective. Characteristics of the work environment, such as recognition, work/life balance, and culture will also be considered in terms of their contribution to the total rewards systems.
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MGT
5569
Leadership Accountability and the Legal Implications
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Highlights the accountabilities of leaders and the challenges they face in the rapidly changing business environment. The course studies the political, social, ethical, and global environment in which American business organizations operate and the impact on today's leaders. Topics include creating and maintaining affiliate relationships and joint ventures, as well as prohibitions in anti-competitive behavior, protection of intellectual property, operating within a regulated environment, and securities law. Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA Program.
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MGT
5571
Influence, Persuasion and Change
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Presents ideas, strategies, and tools for leading change in complex organizations. This course challenges students to think about the execution of change strategies through assessment or organizational power dynamics and appropriate influence styles for achieving results. Emphasis is placed on analyzing these attributes and skills most critical for building influence, especially in change initiatives, and on defining an ethical approach to leading, influencing, and persuading others.Prerequisites: Admission to the Executive MBA program.
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MGT
5573
Strategic Management I
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Strategic Management I is the first course in a two-part series entitled, "The EMBA Project", and is intended to provide opportunity to (a) sensitively develop an agreement with the client based on EMBA curriculum/concepts, client needs, and team interests;(b) undertake a project that fits those parameters; and (c) assist the client company in implementation (or planning thereof) of the project findings. The projects are intended to provide opportunity for the EMBA students to develop strategic, organizational, and operation insights. Prerequisites: Admission to the Executive MBA program.
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MGT
5582
Managing People For Strategy Execution
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The focus of this course is producing, for an organization, a sustainable competitive advantage through the effective management of people-the human resources of the organization.Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA program
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The study of a contemporary management topic of interest. This course is designed to facilitate one of two purposes; an initial offering of a new course (prior to formal approval) or an initial and possible only offering of new topics.Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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An opportunity for students to integrate their academics studies via employment with a business/organization in the community.Prerequisite: admission only by prior approval and consent of instructor.
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MGT
5597
Independent Study
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Independent study and research in areas of special interest under individual faculty direction.Prerequisite: Preregistration consent of the instructor.
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Graduate Courses