Program Course Descriptions
BA S610
Focuses on information systems and how information technology
affects business strategy and operations. While a foundation is laid
regarding terminology and concepts, the class explores more deeply how
information technology affects marketing, strategic planning, and
personnel. Students will research how information technology affects
their employer and other organizations, as well as case studies
gathered throughout the world. The objectives of the course are to
enable students to better understand information technology, to more
effectively communicate with IT personnel and specialists, and to
better manage information systems.
BA S612
Combines the study of organizations with the study of the individual in
the organization. Historical foundations and principles of
administration are presented. Classical as well as state-of-the-art
administrative philosophies are explored. The course also addresses the
evolution of the study of individual behavior in the workplace -
theories and concepts of leadership, motivation, conflict, stress,
communication, and group dynamics within the organizational environment
are explored.
Prerequisite: BA 301 or equivalent.
BA S628
Assumptions and concepts underlying financial statements, the analysis
and uses of financial statements and the uses of cost accounting for
decisions and control.
Prerequisite: ACCT S202 or equivalent.
BA S646
This course aims at giving participants an understanding of the nature
of service quality and how service organizations can achieve objectives
in their services. This starts with thoroughly understanding the nature
of customer demand - to the customer, service quality is not measured
by internal firm metrics, but by satisfaction. Service operations must
deliver customer satisfaction, translating customer perceptions into
operational metrics. Then, service process design is about structuring
the underlying service delivery system to effectively meet customer
needs efficiently, while service process management is about managing
the capacity of and demand for the service delivery process.
Participants should gain both the qualitative insight into the key
issues of managing services, and competence in some of the quantitative
tools commonly used in service operations management.
BA S655
An integrative approach to strategy formation and implementation.
Analysis of external environment and organizational capabilities;
crafting strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
BA S670
Survey of principles and practices in recruitment, selection and
placement of personnel. Orientation programs, administrator
relationships, code of ethics, merit rating, certification and other
relationships involving supervisors and staff members.
BA S689
In-depth examination of the various methods and techniques employed by those who do research in business or interpret and evaluate the research of others.
Prerequisite: STAT S273 or equivalent.
BA S690
Focuses on the overall management of the organization, as well as the application of concepts and methods to general and specific problems and opportunities. Students are required to define and diagnose problems and opportunities, to generate and evaluate alternative courses of action, and to recommend and defend courses of action, and to present ideas and logic clearly and effectively in written and verbal presentations.
Prerequisite: The completion of all core requirements and all but 9 credits of the MBA program.
BA S692A
Survey of finance topics pertinent to business organizations. Topics include: making decisions using present value concepts; the review of risk; return and the opportunity of capital; capital investment decision making;, market efficiency and corporate financing techniques; debt financing;, risk management; working capital management; international concerns; governance and corporate control around the world.
Prerequisite: BA 325 or equivalent.
BA S692B
Survey of the basic concepts in marketing: understanding customer needs and wants; developing appropriate products and services; structuring service systems and service interactions; customer contact personnel; pricing; distribution; and marketing communications. Application to case studeis which examine how social, economic and cultural factors affect marketing, and how to use marketing concepts in specific competitive environments.
Prerequisite: BA 343 or equivalent.
The following courses are "electives" and are ONLY offered occassionally. They do not make up part of the "core" . They may not necessarily be available during any specific cohort.
BA S602
Linear programming, PERT/CPM, forecasting and simulation, decision analysis.
BA S618
An exploration of the principles of administrative law and their relationship to modern decision techniques. An emphasis will be placed on practical decision-making in the context of modern administrative legal constraints and methods to achieve goals within these constraints.
BA S625
Examination of economics in relation to public policy, both as a determinant of policy and a tool of administration. Emphasis on government regulation of industry and business influences on government.
Prerequisite: ECON S201 and S202 or equivalent.
BA S626
Application of economic concepts to business demand, production theory, market structure, government's role in a market economy, capital budgeting, cost-benefit analysis.
Prerequisite: ECON S201 and S202 or equivalent.
BA S652
This course examines the problems of strategy and competition in the international business environment. Topics include: political risk, currency and exchange exposure, foreign currency repatriation, governmental subsidies and tariffs, market barriers, debt for resource exchanges, and innovative transaction structures. Particular attention is given to the Pacific Rim.
