334 Economic Modeling and Forecasting (4) Develops and refines the ability to produce, interpret, and evaluate empirical research encountered in graduate study and professional pursuits. After a review of basic statistics, the course focuses on the bivariate regression model. Multiple regression, forecasting, and various topics in the verification of statistical models are also investigated. Prerequisites: MBE 100, MBE 201 or 202, and MATH 210. 335 Accounting Information Systems (4) Students develop a conceptual framework for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an accounting information system. Primary topics include system understanding and documentation, risk analysis, and typical accounting transaction cycles. The lab experience provides application of system concepts to popular software applications. Prerequisite: MBE 203. Offered fall of even-numbered years. 340 Forensic Accounting (4) The application of accounting methods to assist in solving economic-based crimes. The course includes discussion of criminal statutes relating to financial crimes, fraud investigation and prevention, techniques used in solving financial crimes, and current issues in financial investigation. Prerequisite: MBE 203. Identical to CJ 340. Offered intermittently. 343 Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting (4) A study of appropriate accounting for such entities as governments, colleges, churches, hospitals, charities, and clubs. Prerequisite: MBE 203. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. 345 Managerial Cost Accounting (4) A study of cost accounting, budget analysis, and other advanced concepts used by manufacturers and other large businesses or non-profit organizations. Prerequisites: MBE 203 and 204. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. 348 Social Marketing Management (4) Marketing in the for-profit sector is primarily concerned with generating financial gain, while social marketing’s primary aim is societal gain. Social marketing focuses on influencing behaviors to improve health, prevent injuries, protect the environment, and contribute to the welfare of communities. The objective of this course is to help students apply traditional marketing principles and techniques to influencing positive public behavior. Prerequisite: MBE 301 or MBE 316. Offered spring of evennumbered years. 350 Supply Chain Management and Logistics (4) Provides an understanding of supply chain management and logistics processes as they apply to both service and manufacturing organizations. Special consideration is given to identifying ways in which the strategic use of supply chain management can create competitive advantages for firms. Prerequisite: MBE 301 or 316. Offered in selected January Terms. 355 Auditing (4) W Primarily focuses on financial audits, but also addresses reviews, compilations, and other account attestation engagements. Additional topics include fraud detection, statistical sampling, account liability, and preparation of accountants’ reports. Prerequisites: ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher, MBE 203 and 204. Offered fall of even-numbered years. 360 Operations Management (4) Reviews essential qualitative and quantitative techniques used in business decision-making and problem solving. Includes decision analysis, forecasting, linear programming, project scheduling, inventory cost minimization, TQM, process and queuing analysis. Emphasizes the practical application of these techniques to production and operations management problems in both the manufacturing and service sectors. Prerequisites: MATH 210 and MBE 301. Offered spring of even-numbered years. 371 Special Topics in MBE (4) Applies Management, Business, and/or Economics concepts to a variety of topics. Topics are available before registration begins each semester. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisites: MBE 201 or 202. Offered on demand. 373 Conflict Management (4) W Examines conflict processes within and between organizations and alternative approaches to conflict management, drawing on the contributions of several disciplines and experience in organization, community, and labor dispute management. Prerequisite: ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher. Identical to POLS 373. Offered every fall.
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