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role of the leader is studied with emphasis on t he leader’s role in communication, team formation and team dynamics. (6 weeks)
BUS 505 Executive Decision Making Systems (3) This course will help meet the needs of the marketplace for combining information systems with the management decision process and executive communications. T opics will include business information, computers, telecommunications, global networks, distributed systems, total quality management, six-sigma, strategic planning and business process reengineering. S tudents will be required to complete a research project as a part of the course requirements. (6 weeks) Pre-requisite: BUS 504 BUS 506 Marketing Management (3) The course is a study of marketing from a strategic management perspective. E mphasis is placed on s trategic evaluation of internal (marketing mix) and external (competitive, economic, social) forces. Critical evaluation beyond an introductory level is necessary. Ethical issues related to marketing management are an integral part of this course. Contemporary issues in marketing and the practical application of marketing concepts to the student’s research project are also features of this course (6 weeks) Pre-requisite: BUS 505 BUS 507 Accounting for Decision Makers (3) An examination of contemporary accounting issues for managers. I ssues related to the principles, techniques and uses of accounting in the planning and decision-making in organizations are studied. T he use of information technology plays a k ey role in this course. A reas of emphasis include the budgetary process, performance evaluation techniques, product costing methods, constraint management and ethics. A research component is a part of this course. (6 weeks) Pre-requisite: BUS 506 BUS 508 Managerial Finance (3) This course focuses on t he management of economic resources and financing sources to enhance returns to the business entity. S kills developed include: cash flow management, profitability analysis, debt management, control of receivables, capital and oper ational budgeting and other asset/liability management tactics. This course will be a s urvey of advanced accounting and finance for managers stressing the analysis of principles and practices of the finance function. Emphasis is on financing methods for internal and ex ternal ventures and i nnovations, capital budgeting and research development (R&D) portfolio analyses. A research project is a requirement for this course. (6 weeks) Pre-requisite: BUS 507 BUS 509 Global Trade, Theories and Practice (3) This course reviews the basic operations of international business and addresses the planning and operational processes used to implement an effective international strategic plan. Emphasis will be placed on managerial