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Graduate Programs in Management
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
The Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA) program is an online, comprehensive management skill building program. Our 36-credit hour degree program offers quick completion and a strong foundation to get students to the next level in their career. With key courses in marketing management, data analysis and business law students will be poised to compete and win in today’s fast paced environment. Leadership, economics, finance, accounting, operations and strategy will give students the tools needed to improve any organization.
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LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES
Students completing the Master of Business Administration program will: • Develop analytical and critical thinking skills that can be applied to emerging and complex challenges in modern businesses. • Utilize knowledge of social justice and awareness of stakeholder needs to engage in ethical and moral decision-making. • Gain a unique set of tools that will enable students to collect, analyze and interpret business data in order to engage in evidence-based decision-making. • Develop the interpersonal and reflective skills needed to be valued team members and strong corporate citizens. • Practice and develop strong written and oral communications skills that allow them to inform, persuade, negotiate and lead in their future workplaces.
MBA
Requirements
ACCT5110 Financial Accounting MGMT5110 Financial Management MGMT5112 Business Law and Ethics ACCT 5112 Financial Statement Analysis MGMT 5114 Data Analysis and Statistical Methods HRM5114 Human Resource Management MKTG5110 Marketing Management MGMT5116 Organizational Development and Leadership ECON5110 Managerial Economics MGMT5118 Operations and Supply Chain Management MGMT5120 Managing Information Resources MGMT 5910 Organizational Strategy (Capstone)
The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management (HRM) is an intensive, integrated learning experience that prepares students to address the strategic issues faced by human resource professionals in today’s complex organizations. The curriculum challenges students to develop skills that will allow them to think critically, be an ethical leader and an effective communicator, develop effective talent acquisition and management practices, manage total rewards and understand labor relations and employment law. This program prepares students to function as generalists in the human resource field, to integrate academic theory and practical experience and to play an expanded role in the constantly evolving human resource function.
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES
Students completing either of the certificate or MBA in Human Resource Management will: 1. Demonstrate a proficiency of knowledge in the areas of leadership, ethics and behavioral science interventions in an organizational context. 2. Have advanced their ability in critical analysis and written and oral communications. 3. Have a basic understanding of managing total rewards, talent acquisition and management strategies and labor relations and employment law. Students completing the Masters degree will additionally: 4. Demonstrate a proficiency of knowledge in the areas of research methods, organizational development, and strategic planning.
Requirements
HRM 5114 Human Resource Management HRM 9032 Labor Relations and Employee Law HRM 9034 Talent Acquisition and Management HRM 9035 Total Rewards MGMT5112 Business Law and Ethics ACCT5110 Financial Accounting MGMT5110 Financial Management MGMT 5114 Data Analysis and Statistical Methods MKTG5110 Marketing Management MGMT5116 Organizational Development and Leadership MGMT5120 Managing Information Resources MGMT 5910 Organizational Strategy (Capstone)
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRC) is an intensive program that prepares students with the core knowledge needed to develop and enhance skills to function as an HR generalist. The curriculum challenges students to develop skills that will allow them to think critically, develop effective talent acquisition and management practices, manage total rewards and understand labor relations and employment law.
The certificate requires 12 credits (four courses). A cumulative average of 3.0 or higher is required for a graduate certificate. Courses are seven weeks, conducted throughout the calendar year. The program can be completed in face-to-face or blended formats.
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
HRM9014 Organizational Behavior and Development HRM9032 Labor Relations and Employee Law HRM9034 Talent Acquisition and Management Rewards HRM9035 Total Rewards
MBA WITH CONCENTRATION IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
The Master of Business Administration with a concentation in Research Administration is an intensive, integrated learning experience designed to provide skills and preparation for effective leadership to those working in sponsored research environments. The program provides participants with a specialized curriculum focused on an overview of research administration, sponsored programs, finance and accounting, compliance, legal issues, and organizational behavior. These specialized courses are complemented by general management courses that place an emphasis on leadership, ethics, and strategic planning.
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES
Students completing either certificate or MBA in Research Administration will: 1. Demonstrate a proficiency of knowledge
in the areas of research administration, finance and accounting for sponsored programs, compliance and regulatory issues. 2. Have advanced their ability in critical analysis and written and oral communications. 3. Have a basic understanding of leadership and organizational behavior.
Students completing the Masters degree will additionally: 4. Demonstrate a proficiency of knowledge in the areas of organizational change and development, and managing diversity.
Requirements
RAC9010 I Intro to Research Administration RAC9016 Compliance RAC9012 Financial Accounting for Sponsored Programs RAC9018 Financial Management for Sponsored Programs RAC9020 Contracts ECON5110 Managerial Economics MGMT 5118 Operations and Supply Chain Management MGMT5114 Data Analysis and Statistical Methods MKTG5110 Marketing Management MGMT5116 Organizational Development and Leadership MGMT5120 Managing Information Resources MGMT 5910 Organizational Strategy (Capstone)
The Graduate Certificate program in Research Administration (RAC) is an intensive, integrated learning experience designed to provide skills and preparation to those working in sponsored research environments. The program provides participants with a specialized curriculum focused on an overview of research administration, sponsored programs, finance and accounting, compliance, legal issues, and organizational behavior. The certificate requires 15 credits (five courses). A cumulative average of 3.0 or higher is required for a graduate certificate. Courses are seven weeks, conducted throughout the calendar year, and offered in face-to-face or fully online formats.
Graduate Certificate in Research Administration
RAC9010 Introduction to Research Administration RAC9012 Financial Accounting for Sponsored Programs RAC9016 Compliance, Regulatory Environments, and Legal Issues RAC9018 Financial Management of Sponsored Programs RAC9020 Contracts
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The following courses are 3-credit courses unless otherwise noted.
ACCT5110 Financial Accounting This course provides an introduction to accounting. Students will learn about budgeting, planning and making projections and reporting on the allocation of funds. Students will also learn about basic accounting principles, balance sheets and financial analysis.
ACCT5112 Financial Statement Analysis Students will develop the framework for analyzing a firm’s past performance, estimating its future performance and valuing its equity. The course integrates key concepts from accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy and applies them to financial decision-making. Accurate interpretation of the numbers in the financial statements and forecasting future financial performance including revenues, earnings, asset balances and free cash flows will be covered. Graduate and Professional Programs Graduate Programs for
ECON5110 Managerial Economics This course examines the principles of microeconomics by focusing on how to manage effectively in the context of customers, suppliers, competitors, and the regulatory environment. This course examines the microeconomic theories of marginal analysis and competitive analysis. Further, the course develops the principles of cost, strategy, and organizational analysis. Microeconomics will be used to demonstrate how managers evaluate both the internal structure and incentives within a firm, as well as the competitive forces external to the firm.
HRM9032 Labor Relations and Employee Law The employer/employee relationship is examined within the context of the National Labor Relations Act. Emphasis is placed on the role of unions, collective bargaining rights and agreements, arbitration, and contracts, as well as such topics as antitrust laws, federal and state regulations, concerted activity, and permitted methods of employee participation in management decision making.
HRM9034 Talent Acquisition and Management This course focuses on the talent acquisition and management functions emphasizing strategic recruiting and employee retention through talent management practices. Topics include the employment process, workforce planning, job analysis and job descriptions, creative sourcing strategies, employee coaching and counseling and the performance improvement process.
HRM9035 Total Rewards This course will focus on understanding the many diverse pieces of an employment relationship. The course demonstrates how the components fit together, how they support the organization’s strategy and how they support attracting and retaining top talent with an emphasis on communicating total rewards to current and prospective employees. The course will examine the theory and practice of total rewards systems, while relating organizational characteristics to reward system strategy, design and administration.
MGMT5110 Financial Management Students will develop an understanding of the role of finance in the business organization. Topics include ratio analysis, creation of pre forma financial statements, sources of funds for financial operations, managing the cash flow process, the cost of capital and capital budgeting. In addition, the financial impacts of international operations will be explored.
MGMT5112 Business Law Ethics Business Law & Ethics surveys the role of law in business in the United States. Students will be introduced to the law and the U.S. legal system through an overview of the court system, civil process, and litigation as one form of conflict resolution. The course covers such topics as business torts, negligence, product liability, the law of agency, and employment law. Commercial transactions are addressed comprehensively by way of the common law of contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code. The course will explore moral frameworks for intelligent decision making about the ethical dilemmas that arise in business settings.
MGMT5114 Data Analysis and Statistical Methods This course is designed for the data consumer. A data consumer is anyone that works with data and needs to turn their data into insights. The world’s most valuable resource is data. Despite companies having a vast array of data 72% of companies are failing at becoming data driven cultures and 53% report they are not using data as a business asset. Employees at all levels
need to understand how to consume data. Data consumers play a critical role in reviewing metrics, reporting, and making data-driven decisions. Data consumers do not need to be technical. The main topics will be an examination of data types and sources, a foundational review of business analytics, a survey of the applications of business analytics, an analysis of resources for creating data-driven cultures, and an introduction to Tableau. Tableau is a modern business-analytics platform used for data analysis. The focus of the course will not be on using statistics for data analysis. Students will not be required to build analytics dashboards. Every week I introduce fully developed dashboards and related assignments that will offer students the ability to investigate and interpret data using the dashboards.
ECON5110 Managerial Economics This course examines the principles of microeconomics by focusing on how to manage effectively in the context of customers, suppliers, competitors, and the regulatory environment. This course examines the microeconomic theories of marginal analysis and competitive analysis. Further, the course develops the principles of cost, strategy, and organizational analysis. Microeconomics will be used to demonstrate how managers evaluate both the internal structure and incentives within a firm, as well as the competitive forces external to the firm.
MGMT5118 Operations and Supply Chain Management Operations effectiveness is critical to any enterprise including manufacturers, service providers, and nonprofits. Quality operations require a basic understanding of statistical techniques in order to measure and improve outcomes. This course provides students with an understanding of operations and data analysis techniques to support decisions. Case studies and in-class exercises will be used to apply students’ understanding to a range of operations issues. There is a field study that will help students improve operations in a real-life situation and give some insight into the student’s final project. This course focuses on the key drivers of good operations and supply chain management in order for students to understand how they contribute to competitive advantage.
MGMT5120 Managing Information Resources Students develop skills in information management including the use of information for strategic planning, management control, program evaluation and outcome assessment. The course provides the necessary knowledge for the oversight of information processes and leadership roles in information management. In addition, the course addresses oversight of information processes and evaluation of software for practitioners.
MGMT5910 Organizational Strategy Students develop experience in identifying what the genuinely “strategic” issues are for an organization’s management and how those impact the alignment of mission, vision, market selection, and operating goals. These interrelated processes are all examined thoroughly, with current case studies used to highlight the mix of operating and ethical issues that arise from management decisions about an organization’s core purposes.
MKTG5110 Marketing Management Using information technology to drive marketing decisions is a key component of today’s business environment. This course uses a strategic approach to the study of the management of marketing initiatives with a focus on utilizing metrics and analytics to drive profit. Students will be able to
manage the development, execution and analysis of marketing campaigns that help organizations succeed in the increasingly global marketplace.
RAC9010 Introduction to Research Administration This course provides an overview of the complex environment that supports the partnership between the federal government, industry, and academic and clinical research institutions. The goal of these partnerships is to spur innovations in a variety of fields including biomedical research, engineering, and others. This is the first recommended course in the Master of Science in Management with specialization in Research Administration and the Graduate Certificate in Research Administration.
RAC9012 Financial Accounting for Sponsored Programs This course provides an introduction to accounting in not-for-profit organizations. Students will learn about budgeting for research projects, planning and making projections and reporting on the allocation of funds. Students will also learn about basic accounting principles, such as direct and indirect costs, balance sheets and financial analysis. The various sources which fund research projects including grants, gifts, restricted and unrestricted, will be presented.
RAC9016 Compliance, Regulatory Environments, and Legal Issues Federal and non-federal awarding agencies and institutions that provide research grants and awards require rigid adherence to their requirements. Universities, hospitals and other agencies that accept research awards are bound to the terms and conditions once a grant is accepted. Students are introduced to the federal requirements and other terms and conditions associated with acceptance of research grants.
RAC9018 Financial Management of Sponsored Programs This course provides an introduction to the basics of financial management of sponsored awards, grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. Students gain an understanding of the principles governing cost allocation and cost reimbursement in an academic environment, with emphasis on the distinction between indirect and direct costs and the importance of indirect cost recovery. Students discuss “postaward” administration issues including organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, internal controls and award monitoring and award closeout. Recent federal audits and audit findings at universities and medical centers are used to illustrate high-risk financial compliance issues such as cost allocation and allowability, cost sharing, effort reporting, cost transfers, and sub-recipient monitoring.
RAC9020 Contracts Contracts in the context of sponsored programs and research administration are a major function in the “pre-award” process and have the potential to significantly impact “post-award” processes. This course provides a fundamental understanding of contract processes and typical forms, including those used by the federal government. In addition, policies and regulations affecting contracts are reviewed. Students gain a basic understanding of the contracting process, how to research terms and conditions and key elements in negotiating contracts.
