offerings, effective advertising, pricing and selection of distribution channels results in business success.
This course explores quality assurance topics that are suitable in applications for various business disciplines. Course discussions include the latest in quality and productivity improvement tools, leadership requirements in quality organizations to manage change, and innovation. Advanced topics related to the principles and application of quality management methodologies are presented.
BUSA 550: INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (3 Credits) Provides an introduction to the role of information systems in support of businesses and organizations. Special focus is placed on how information systems support and enhance administrative operations, decision-making, new strategic endeavors, organizational structure, financial accounting, situational awareness, and facilitation of corporate leadership. Emphasis is placed on developing a managerial perspective regarding the development, use and management of information systems.
BUSA 570: DISCIPLINED IMAGINATION AND RISK MITIGATION (3 Credits) This course reviews management discipline within political, social, and economic context with a global perspective. This course emphasizes socialization and cultural processes in a cross border environment and provides a strategic assessment of the fundamental risk issues involved in the management of multinational corporations as they relate to state republics. The outcomes provide the student scholar with an academic picture of cultural discipline related to risk management.
BUSA 560: PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3 Credits) This course focuses on the planning, organizing, and managing of resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals. Emphasis is placed on how to improve quality while minimizing cost and time overruns. Learners learn how to develop effective scope statements, work break down structures, Gantt Charts, CPM diagrams, and apply Earned Value Management concepts. Methods for mitigating project risk, and techniques for leading project teams are also covered.
BUSA 572: DECISION ANALYSIS (3 Credits) This course provides the philosophy and analytical tools that allows business professionals to make optimal decisions when faced with complex business problems and decisions. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analytical methods including decision trees, with added focus on practical application of basic analytical skills developed in the course.
BUSA 561: ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3 Credits) This course focuses on current organizational and behavioral tools and techniques needed for successful project management. Topics covered include professional project management development, cost and schedule control, and setting effective project schedules and financial plans for risk management.
BUSA 580: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL CHANGE (3 Credits) At the nexus of business, nonprofit and government lies the emerging new realm of social enterprise. The leaders of this realm — social entrepreneurs — embrace the complexity of societies’ most pressing issues and foster creative solutions through business ventures. This course will explore this emerging realm and provide tools and knowledge for success within it. This course prepares the learner for BUSA 522 Leadership and Innovation for Entrepreneurs and/or BUSA 680 Analysis and Planning for Social Change.
BUSA 562: CONTRACT PROCUREMENT (3 Credits) This course focuses on the acquiring of goods and services in the project management environment. Topics covered include procurement and solicitation planning, source selection, contract administration, and decision making that minimizes ethical and legal risk.
BUSA 610: INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY (3 Credits)
BUSA 563: PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY CONTROL (3 Credits)
This course provides a deeper ability to assess the internal and external environment of the firm in a multinational context. It also addresses how firms
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