Business Administration - Graduate Programs
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration program prepares leaders and managers for careers within all types of organizations. The faculty’s research contributes to educational excellence. Different MBA delivery formats and certificates serve a wide variety of interests.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
At UTA we are committed to mentoring and producing the next generation of business educators and researchers. The College of Business doctoral program is small and flexible, involving in-depth study in the functional areas of accounting, finance, information technology, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, or strategic management.
While most graduates undertake careers as teachers, scholars and researchers working within academic environments, the doctoral degree can lead to careers in industry and government.
Master of Business Administration
Admissions
Admission to the MBA program is based upon a score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the record of one’s undergraduate academic performance. These scores are calculated into an index score. To calculate the index score use approximately the last 60 hours of the undergraduate GPA, multiply this GPA by 200 and add the GMAT total score. A GMAT or GRE score need not be the sole criterion for determining admission to the MBA program. Multiple criteria may be used to make admission decisions. Because the GRE is scored differently, the percentile on the GRE will be matched to that of the GMAT, to convert the GRE score to a GMAT score please visit: https://www.ets.org/gre/institutions/about/mba/comparison_tool .
A graduate grade point average is used in the index when it is 3.0 or above and is based on at least 24 semester hours.
An applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate a sufficient level of skill with the English language to assure success in graduate studies as defined in the TOEFL and IELTS Test Score Minimums section under Admissions Requirements and Procedures the Graduate Catalog.
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Unconditional Admission
For unconditional admission, the applicant’s composite total from the index is 1080 or greater which demonstrates a potential for successful academic performance as a graduate business student. Applicants may submit other documents (as listed in 1-6 below) as further proof of ability of to succeed in graduate studies.
Probationary Admission
An applicant with an index score below 1080 or an applicant who shows deficiency in other areas may be granted probationary admission. Students who are admitted on probation must earn a GPA of 3.0 for their first 12 hours of MBA core coursework. Items 1-6 below will be used to indicate potential for successful academic performance and identify positive indicators for a probationary admission.
- A resume that highlights professional and personal accomplishments, linguistic abilities, computer expertise and leadership experience. Applicants with two to five years of experience are preferred.
- Grades in specified undergraduate business and non-business courses (math, accounting, economics, statistics, for example). The focus is on the last 60 hours of coursework.
- Educational objectives and quality of written expression of the 200 word application essay.
- Letters of recommendation from three persons familiar with the applicant’s academic background and/or work experience who can assess the applicant’s potential success in graduate school.
- General and specific program accreditation status of degree-granting institution.
- Professional certification or licensure.
Provisional Admission
An applicant unable to supply all required documentation prior to the admission deadline but otherwise appears to meet admission requirements may be granted provisional admission. Complete and satisfactory credentials must be received by Graduate Admissions before the end of the semester in which the student has registered in a provisional status. Provisional admission does not guarantee subsequent admission on an unconditional basis.
Deferred and Denied Admission
A deferred decision may be made when an applicant’s file is not sufficiently complete to make an admission decision, or when an applicant needs to improve certain criteria to improve their competitive status for future admission consideration. For an applicant with an index score falling substantially below 1080, and lacking sufficient evidence to indicate potential for academic success as an MBA student, admission will likely be denied. All applicant data will be carefully reviewed before an admission denial is made. The decision to defer/deny admission is not based on any single criterion.
Scholarship information
Students unconditionally admitted, have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 as calculated by Graduate Admissions (or 3.0 at the graduate level), and enroll for a minimum of six semester credit hours will be eligible for available fellowship and/or scholarship support. A standardized test score (GMAT or GRE) will not be used as the sole criterion for determining fellowship and/or scholarship opportunity.
MBA Requirements
The 45-hour program is designed to accommodate both full-time and part-time students from widely divergent backgrounds. It is not necessary to have completed prior academic work in business administration. Core courses, which are an integral part of the program, are designed to prepare all students for advanced program coursework.
Waivers
A waiver is provided in the campus MBA format if a student holds an undergraduate degree in an area of study that aligns with an MBA core course. A prerequisite is considered fulfilled when the student is granted a waiver of that specific MBA core course. MBA core courses may not be taken as electives in the advanced program.
Deficiency Courses
Applicants may be required to complete deficiency courses at the beginning of their studies. A graduate level course in business statistics may be required. Students who are deficient in written and/or oral communication may be required to take GESP.
| BSTAT 5301 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 3 |
Core Courses
There are eleven MBA core and advanced courses (33 hours). The following courses are considered core MBA courses:
| ACCT 5301 | ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS I 1 | 3 |
| ECON 5311 | ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 1 | 3 |
| OPMA 5361 | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MARK 5311 | MARKETING | 3 |
| FINA 5311 | BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 | 3 |
| MANA 5312 | MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| 1 | Indicates a core course that is a pre-requisite for courses taken in the advanced portion of the MBA program. Pre-requisite courses should be taken early in the MBA Program. |
Advanced Program
The advanced program provides each student the opportunity to tailor their studies to enhance their career interest.
Requirements for the advanced program include the following courses:
| BSTAT 5325 | ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS 1 | 3 |
| BLAW 5330 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3 |
| or MANA 5337 | ETHICS AND THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT | |
| ECON 5313 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 5302 | ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS II 1 | 3 |
| MANA 5336 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (Capstone course - taken in second to last or last semester of program) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| 1 | If relevant academic background is extensive in this subject area, the program advisor may allow course substitutions which will correspondingly expand the number of electives in the advanced portion of the program. |
Specialty and Breadth Electives
A total of twelve hours (four courses) beyond the core and required advanced courses are required to complete the 45-hour degree. MBA students can take courses in different areas or may choose to specialize in a given area such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, operations management, or marketing. Students may wish to tailor their program of work to develop business skills and perspectives essential to their career goals and objectives. A variety of specialties may be considered. Courses taken outside the area of specialty are considered breadth electives. However, the advanced portion of the program must have a minimum of five courses (15 semester hours) outside the area of specialty which may be satisfied by the required advanced courses.
Students may take breadth electives in any of the curriculum areas of the MBA program. Students may take up to six semester hours in non-business coursework as part of their breadth electives, subject to the approval of the MBA program advisor. An approved study abroad program or internship can also be used to satisfy a breadth elective.
Professional Management Electives
Students holding bachelor’s or master’s degrees in professional fields such as architecture, education, engineering, nursing, social work, and urban studies have the option of taking, with program advisor approval, up to 12 hours of approved breadth electives in their professional area as part of their MBA degree requirements. With these electives, professionals can develop advanced management skill in a functional area by declaring a 9-12 hour specialty, or pursue a more general management approach by declaring "no specialty."
Professional Cohort format (also referred to as CMBA or PMBA)
Besides the MBA program on the main campus, the professional cohort format (PMBA or CMBA) of the MBA program is designed for working professionals who desire to continue full-time employment. In this specially designed, team-based (cohort) format, MBA courses are taken in sequence, in accelerated 5- or 8-week sessions. This format, which is only offered at the Fort Worth campus, allows students to complete their MBA degree in 24 months. Like the on-campus program, this program is 45 semester hours and includes the same curriculum requirements as the “regular” on-campus MBA program detailed above.
Executive MBA Program
The Executive MBA (EMBA) program is designed to provide high-quality graduate management education to experienced mid-level and upper-level managers and executives. The program covers all functional areas of business management and exhibits several content integrating themes associated with successful management of modern business organizations. These include leadership and ethics, international business operations, innovation, and effective utilization of teams. A two week trip to an international location, typically China, is included in the program. Each successful student will also earn a Graduate Certificate in Asian Business Studies.
The program is a 15 month, cohort-based design with a lock-step, fixed curriculum. The schedule of classes is non-traditional and utilizes weekend and accelerated formats. Students, who are usually fully employed, enter the program as a group, beginning in August of each year and progress through courses together. Course content is delivered by senior faculty, most of whom have extensive industry experience. Frequent guest speakers are utilized for content expertise. The focus of the program is to use methods that maximize student interaction and connects classroom discussion directly to each student’s job situation.
Grade and Graduation Requirements
The MBA program follows the grade requirements for probation as specified under the general regulations of the Graduate Catalog. In addition, students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average in all coursework and area of specialty to graduate.
Thesis Degree Requirements
Requirements for the MBA thesis degree are the same as those for a non-thesis program with the following change. A six-hour thesis must be added to the normal 36-hour advanced MBA program. All candidates for this type degree shall defend the thesis at a final oral examination.
Dual degree option
Students may pair the MBA degree with a specialized graduate degree. Students requesting the dual degree program must be admitted to each participating program. The number of hours that may be used jointly will be determined by the total number of hours required by both degree programs if completed separately as defined in the graduate catalog. Dual degree programs are available at the master's level only.
Joint Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Business Administration
A five-year program designed to prepare students for careers as managers with specific knowledge of the biomedical science field. Students are required to take courses from life sciences, business, and liberal arts, culminating in a joint Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA), including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. The curriculum is offered jointly by the College of Business and the College of Science. The BS in Biology will be conferred at the same time as the MBA. If students in this joint degree program are not accepted into the MBA program, or if students enter the MBA program and fail to complete the requirements for the MBA, then, in order to earn a BS in Biology they must take the same, full complement of courses required for a BS as students not enrolled in the joint program. Students interested in this integrated undergraduate and graduate degree plan should consult with the Biology undergraduate advisor. If eligible for the program, the Biology undergraduate advisor will direct them to contact Graduate Business Services. Application procedures will be discussed at that stage.
Thunderbird
MBA students may further enhance their international skills by participating in the dual degree program with Thunderbird University. Under this program, students may earn both an MBA (UT Arlington) and the Master of International Management (Thunderbird) degree. This program normally allows students to apply 12 hours of advanced coursework and all core requirements towards both programs. Students wishing to participate may obtain detailed information about the program from the MBA Advisor in the College of Business Administration. Students must independently apply and gain admission to both programs.
Graduate Advanced Studies Certificate
Individuals who hold a graduate degree in business and wish to pursue additional graduate studies in business solely for the purpose of professional development may apply to the MBA Program as a special student. Applicants should outline their professional development objectives in their written essay that accompanies their application. Additionally, they must meet all requirements for admission to the MBA program. Coursework in this program must meet the grade requirements of Graduate Admissions and be completed within a three year time-limit. A certificate will be granted upon successful completion of 12-21 hours of approved coursework in an area of business. Executives completing courses from two or more areas will be awarded a certificate in the area of executive development. Managers or functional specialists completing courses in one area of study will be awarded a certificate for their professional development area. Some courses taken under this program may not be applied in the future toward another graduate degree at this University.
specialty or professional management option
Please review the Specialty and Breadth or Professional Management Elective sections under the Master's tab for specific requirements. This option is for current MBA students.
Ph.D. in Business Administration
Admission
Admission to the Ph.D. program is based upon the completion of the general admission requirements of the Graduate School. For Ph.D. program admission a score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and a record of undergraduate and master level academic performance are required. Students for whom English is not their native language must achieve a TOEFL score of at least 550. International applicants that score below minimum acceptable levels on the verbal portion of entrance examinations may be admitted under the condition that they pass an English proficiency exam or complete U.T. Arlington’s Graduate English Skills Program prior to beginning graduate coursework. Applicants are encouraged to submit with their application a resume that highlights professional and personal accomplishments, linguistic abilities, computer expertise and leadership experience. A standardized test score (GMAT or GRE) will not be used as the sole criterion for denying an applicant’s admission to the Ph.D. program.
Specifically, multiple criteria are used to make admission decisions. Quantitative measures include an applicant’s GMAT or GRE score and grade point averages on undergraduate and master level work as calculated by the Graduate School. No formula is used nor weights assigned to these factors. The Ph.D. Graduate Studies Committee and the field coordinator for the student’s track in the Ph.D. program give consideration to these and other factors (educational objectives, letters of recommendation, etc.) in the entire file to arrive at a decision. Interviews with prospective students are encouraged and given consideration in the decision process. There are no set minimum scores for GMAT or GRE required for admission and no cutoff scores on grade point averages. Prospective students are encouraged to work with their track’s field coordinator to work through the admission process.
Categories of Admission Decisions
An applicant is unconditionally admitted when all factors for consideration indicate very strong potential for academic success as a business doctoral student. When multiple factors indicate lack of potential, admission will be denied. Probationary admission is not available for the doctoral program.
A provisional decision to admit may be granted when the applicant meets criteria for unconditional admission but an item of applicant information has not been received by the Graduate School. A deferred decision may be made when an applicant’s file is not sufficiently complete to make an admit or deny decision.
University and College Fellowship/Scholarship Awards
Doctoral students who are newly admitted, have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 as calculated by the Graduate School (and 3.0 at the graduate level), and enroll for a minimum of six semester credit hours will be eligible for available fellowship and/or scholarship support. A standardized test score (GMAT or GRE) will not be used as the sole criterion for determining fellowship and/or scholarship eligibility.
Degree Requirements
All students must complete work in a major (dissertation) field and a research field. Additional minor area courses may be external to the College of Business. If deemed appropriate by the student's committee, examples are industrial engineering, mathematics, computer science, sociology, and psychology. The student must petition for approval of an external minor field.
The following minimum semester hours must be included in the student’s Program of Study.
| Minimum Semester Hours | |
|---|---|
| Business Foundation | 0-151 |
| Major Field | 242 |
| Research Field | 122 |
| Dissertation | 18 |
| 1 | From 0-15 hours depending upon the student’s background at the time of admission to the doctoral program. |
| 2 | Previous equivalent advanced coursework may be accepted. |
Residence Requirements
Each student enrolled in the doctoral program must enroll for and successfully complete a minimum of 15 hours in one 12-month period prior to completion of the comprehensive examinations. Each student must enroll for at least 12 hours every year. All students enrolled in the program must successfully complete all coursework and comprehensive examinations within a maximum of 60 months from initial enrollment in the program. A minimum of 24 graduate hours in residence, excluding dissertation, are required for all candidates.
Diagnostic and Annual Performance Evaluations
All doctoral students are expected to show steady progress toward their degree and to demonstrate satisfactory advances in their ability and motivation to conduct independent research throughout their program. During a student’s program, a diagnostic evaluation will be conducted near the end of the first year, but no later than 24 credit hours. After the first year, an annual performance evaluation will take place each subsequent year. The evaluation will be conducted by the major area Ph.D. advisor in consultation with a faculty committee. If the student has not yet passed all comprehensive examinations or does not have a formal dissertation committee, the faculty committee will consist of the faculty in the major area. If the student has passed all comprehensive examinations and has a formal dissertation committee, the faculty committee will consist of the Dissertation Committee.
Upon completion of the evaluation, a recommendation of continuation or discontinuation in the program is made to the College of Business Ph.D. program director for a final decision. For a discontinuation decision resulting from the first year diagnostic evaluation, the student will immediately be discontinued in the Ph.D. program. For a discontinuation decision in the annual performance review in the second year and beyond, the student will have one regular semester (Fall or Spring) to demonstrate satisfactory improvement in their performance. At that time the major area Ph.D. advisor in consultation with the appropriate faculty committee, and the Ph.D. program director, will make a final decision on whether the improvements are satisfactory. An unsatisfactory decision at that time will result in the immediate discontinuation of the student in the program.
During the diagnostic and annual performance reviews, reasons for poor performance include: grade point averages below minimum GPA requirements, unsatisfactory progress in completing coursework, unsatisfactory progress in completing dissertation, and inadequate demonstration of ability and motivation to conduct independent research.
Comprehensive Examinations
Students must demonstrate competence in all their fields of study by the successful completion of comprehensive examinations. Written comprehensive examinations in each field will be given at the start of each fall and spring semester of each year and may be given during the summer term. A student is eligible for a written comprehensive examination when that student has completed:
- the Business Foundation with a GPA of at least 3.25 and
- prescribed coursework in the field.
If a student fails a written comprehensive examination and continues in that field, the examination must be retaken by the end of the next long semester. If a student fails a second comprehensive examination, that student will not be permitted to continue in the program.
A student must complete all written examinations within 25 months or retake any examinations which fall outside the 25-month period. When a student successfully completes all the written examinations, that student is scheduled for a comprehensive oral examination which is administered by the student’s Supervisory Committee. A student who fails the comprehensive oral examination is given a second oral examination within 12 months of the date of the first examination. If a student fails the second comprehensive oral examination, that student will not be permitted to continue in the program.
Upon successful completion of written and oral comprehensive examinations, the student is admitted to candidacy.
Dissertation
The Dissertation Committee consists of a minimum of five members. The chair of the Dissertation Committee must be from the major field. At least one member of the committee must be from the research field and one member of the committee must be from outside the major field. With the approval of the Graduate Dean, one of the five members may be a nationally or internationally recognized non-U.T. Arlington scholar.
Following completion of the comprehensive examinations, students will be required to enroll for at least nine hours of dissertation each regular semester and at least six hours each summer until completion of the dissertation. See Doctoral Requirements for Dissertations at the front of this catalog for exceptions. Students must register for a minimum total of 18 semester hours of dissertation and must be enrolled for a minimum of nine hours of dissertation in the semester in which they defend the dissertation.
The dissertation must be completed within four years of the oral comprehensive examination.
Courses
BSAD 6310. FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY. 3 Hours.
The evolution of the modern corporation is briefly addressed. The core topics include the structure of explanation, the structure of scientific laws, theory building, philosophy of science and relativistic/post-relativistic philosophies of science.
BSAD 6311. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN. 3 Hours.
In-depth coverage of selected topics in the design of research and analysis of data; topics include philosophy of science, theory of measurement, complex experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
BSAD 6312. REGRESSION. 3 Hours.
The theoretical and practical aspects of regression analysis. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, the matrix formulation of regression models, regression diagnostics and remedial measures, collinearity and ridge regression, normal correlation models, and non-linear least squares, time series including ARIMA models are covered. Practical applications of statistical software packages are emphasized.
BSAD 6313. ANOVA. 3 Hours.
Experimental design and data analysis, especially as related to business and economic research. Topics include completely randomized designs, complete and incomplete blocks, nested designs, estimation and testing of fixed, random and mixed effects, sampling, nonparametric statistics and analysis of variance.
BSAD 6314. MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS. 3 Hours.
Focuses on methods of analyzing mean and covariance structures. Topics include commonly applied multivariate methods such as multiple analysis of variance, repeated measures, discriminant analysis, profile analysis, canonical correlations and factor analytic methods. The use of matrix algebra and available computer packages will be stressed.
BSAD 6315. TIME SERIES. 3 Hours.
Univariate and multivariate time series; analysis of economic and financial data; out-of-sample forecasting using computer software. Autoregressive-moving average models, vector autoregression, unit roots, co-integration, ARCH and GARCH.
BSAD 6316. FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS. 3 Hours.
In-depth study of the econometric tools and techniques used in empirical finance research. Course emphasizes data extraction and analysis of common finance databases, as well as the theoretical basis for current empirical finance techniques and methods.
BSAD 6317. APPLIED BUSINESS & ECONOMICS DATA ANALYSIS I. 3 Hours.
Statistical methods applied to business and economic problems; topics include multiple regression, generalized linear regression, systems estimation.
BSAD 6318. APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS DATA ANALYSIS II. 3 Hours.
This course covers cross section, panel data, and limited dependent variables methods. There is a dual focus on the conceptual framework and the application of the techniques on real data sets. Topics include regression analysis of natural experiments, differences-in-differences, panel data methods, instrumental variable estimation, structural equation modeling, sample selection corrections, limited dependent variable models (such as Probit, Logit, Tobit, Poison, Negative Binomial, Ordered Probit), multilevel/hierarchical models, and quantile regression. Participants use statistical packages such as EXCEL, SAS, R and STATA to apply techniques to data sets. The course uses articles from the business and economics literature and shows how models or variables (such as diversification index, market value, Q, CAPM, market concentration, elasticity, industrial performance, labor productivity, total factor productivity, CSR index, entry barrier measures, hedonic models, analysis of natural experiments, gravity model) that are used are calculated and employed. Participants build an understanding of appropriate methods for different research design or analyses of data for providing solutions to assist in decision-making. Students are expected to complete an empirical research project and present their findings. Prerequisite: ECON 5336.
BSAD 6330. Nonparametric Statistics. 3 Hours.
A survey of statistical tools which may be used when the normal assumptions of parametric statistics cannot be made; including procedures for categorical data, methods involving ranks, bootstrapping, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov type techniques. Cross listed with BSTAT 5330. Prerequisite: BSTAT 5325 or equivalent.
BSAD 6392. DOCTORAL RESEARCH AND TEACHING COLLOQUIUM. 3 Hours.
Review of the research process and contemporary developments in the methodology and design of empirical research in the major fields of study represented in the doctoral program. Review of teaching methods for effective classroom instruction. May be repeated for credit.
BSAD 6399. DISSERTATION. 3 Hours.
BSAD 6699. DISSERTATION. 6 Hours.
BSAD 6999. DISSERTATION. 9 Hours.
BSAD 7399. DOCTORAL DEGREE COMPLETION. 3 Hours.
This course may be taken during the semester in which a student expects to complete all requirements for the doctoral degree and graduate. Enrolling in this course meets minimum enrollment requirements for graduation, for holding fellowships awarded by The Office of Graduate Studies and for full-time GTA or GRA positions. Students should verify that enrollment in this course meets other applicable enrollment requirements. To remain eligible in their final semester of study for grants, loans or other forms of financial aid administered by the Financial Aid Office must enroll in a minimum of 5 hours as required by the Office of Financial Aid. Other funding sources may also require more than 3-hours of enrollment. Additional hours may also be required to meet to requirements set by immigration law or by the policies of the student's degree program. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office, other sources of funding, Office of International Education and/or their graduate advisor to verify enrollment requirements before registering for this course. This course may only be taken once and may not be repeated. Students who do not complete all graduation requirements while enrolled in this course must enroll in a minimum of 6 dissertation hours (6699 or 6999) in their graduation term. Graded P/F/R.
Courses
EMBA 5192. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ASIAN BUSINESS. 1 Hour.
Topic/issue presentations and discussions contained in a seminar which examines state-owned enterprises, foreign-invested firms, and private business organizations in China.
EMBA 5201. ASSESSING LEADER STYLE, BEHAVIOR, AND RESULTS. 2 Hours.
Strength based leadership" recognizes that there are many different aspects of leadership such as an individual's personality, skills, experience, creativity, personal integrity, initiative, and environment. Using a battery of leadership assessment tests, participants will explore their own strengths (and weaknesses) and the impacts these have on their personal leadership style.
EMBA 5205. UNDERSTANDING ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF BUSINESS. 2 Hours.
Leaders face many challenges. Not the least of these are the challenges that rapid growth, personal wealth, and stockholder/stakeholder pressures place on executives. This course explores these issues with emphasis on the ethics of managerial decision making, creating ethical environments for employees, establishing expected norms of behavior, and the consequences of unethical behavior.
EMBA 5206. BUILDING AN INTELLIGENT AND INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE. 2 Hours.
Students investigate an organization's effort to build an intelligent and innovative enterprise, how to deploy strategic information technologies (IT), and how to launch IT-enabled new products and services. Students explore how strategic IT can help the organization to become structurally more competitive and culturally more innovative through the development of knowledge management systems.
EMBA 5211. COMPETING IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. 2 Hours.
With an ever-growing number of industries becoming global in scope, managers are being increasingly challenged to manage strategies within a global perspective. This course provides participants with the skills, knowledge and sensitivity required to successfully manage organizations and organizational units within a multinational environment.
EMBA 5302. MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS IN THE GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. 3 Hours.
This module provides a detailed review of world economic development and international managerial economics. Multinational trade, international finance, and country economic development are critically examined using a comparative perspective, including gateways and barriers to entering country markets.
EMBA 5303. OPTIMIZING QUALITY AND PROCESS WITH ACCOUNTING INFORMATION. 3 Hours.
Modern tools for meeting the competing challenges of organizational cost minimization are explored within an environment that demands near-perfect quality standards. Emphasis is on leveraging accounting information for decision making, strategic management, and for the control of processes and organizations.
EMBA 5304. MAKING STRATEGIC DECISIONS WITH FINANCIAL DATA. 3 Hours.
Practical analytical skills needed to manage the financial and tangible resources of a firm are presented. Students gain exposure to the fundamentals of asset valuation models, financial forecasting, risk management, capital structure alternatives, cash flow management, reporting and disclosure issues, liability identification, and equity development.
EMBA 5307. DESIGNING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. 3 Hours.
Students learn how to analyze logistics problems on a functional, business, and companywide basis and gain an understanding of the organizational structures used in logistics, how to select a multinational location site, how to configure global-scale facilities, and ways to develop international sourcing networks.
EMBA 5308. CREATING CUSTOMER VALUE. 3 Hours.
This course focuses on strategies and tactics to create customer value and build long term relationships to meet organizational goals. Students are exposed to tools that enable managers to understand the ever-changing marketplace and then build an effective marketing strategy to meet corporate goals. Not all customers are profitable or perhaps desirable. Customer management strategies to build marginal buyers into desired customers are also covered.
EMBA 5309. ACCESSING CAPITAL MARKETS FOR GLOBAL OPERATIONS. 3 Hours.
Effective utilization of capital markets, both domestic and foreign, is essential for a thriving firm. Leaders must be able to assess relative benefits and costs of bother short-term and long-term sources of expansion capital not only within their home markets but also within the context of global markets. Evaluation of and access to foreign capital markets requires an understanding of characteristics of international financial instruments, the operation and structure of foreign capital markets and fundamentals of measurement and management of foreign exchange exposure.
EMBA 5310. DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. 3 Hours.
This course seeks to broaden students' perspectives of competitive strategy and encourage development and understanding of how firms create and reinforce a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Conceptual tools associated with the understanding of industry and industry dynamics are explained with the assessment of core competencies. Students learn how to evaluate key competitors in the formulation and implementation of "winning" strategies.
EMBA 5312. BUILDING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS. 3 Hours.
One of the most difficult challenges that business leaders face is developing talented managers into a high performance executive team. This becomes even more critical in a multinational environment. This module focuses on the strategic management of human resources for building effective teams, retaining high performers, and managing people for gaining competitive advantage.
EMBA 5413. EXPERIENCING THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: INTERNATIONAL PROJECT. 4 Hours.
A key factor in determining the ultimate success of a business plan to penetrate a global market is a thorough understanding of the local culture. Immersion in a culture is an excellent way to gain an appreciation of local customs and traditions. Students will create a business plan for a U.S.-based company to enter a foreign market and participate in a ten day to two week study abroad.
Faculty
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