Business
BUS 531 Legal Environment of Business. Explorations of the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment of business, with emphasis on the regulation of business and the political and social factors influencing case and statutory law. Topics covered include: contracts, employment law, international law, environmental law, and business organizations. Offered fall and winter semesters. Two credits.
BUS 610 Management Information Systems & Org Processes. This course will examine common, operational - level organizational processes to understand the nature of such processes and the role of data and management information systems (MIS) in facilitating and integrating organizational processes. In addition, the course will provide an understanding of the strategic role of information systems in organizations and responsibilities of managers to effectively manage their information resources. Prerequisite: MGT 510. Offered every semester. Three credits.
BUS 631 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics. Leadership gives insight into organizational life from the perspective of the practicing manager in terms of individual, group and inter-group behavior. Course is designed to benefit persons in a variety of organizations. The goal of the course is to explore ways to achieve managerial success by becoming effective at utilizing individuals and groups as organizational resources. Special emphasis is given to assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses when dealing with situations of managerial responsibility. Offered every semester. Three credits.
BUS 644 International Business. A study of the international business environment within which many firms now operate. Consideration given to why firms trade internationally and/or establish a foreign base of operation. Other topics include the problems an international firm faces, such as foreign currency fluctuations and conflict with host countries. Prerequisites: ACC 511 and ECO 542. Three credits.
BUS 656 Management of Technology. Teaches technological forecasting, auditing, and strategic planning methodologies. These tools aid managers in developing and maintaining their organizational competitive competencies. Prerequisite: Approval of M.B.A. Program Director. Three credits.
BUS 660 Executive-in-Residence Topics. Taught by prominent area executives, course includes class discussion and examination of relevant business issues, principles, and methods. Variable content depending on instructor. Five-week module. Permit only. One credit. Course may be repeated up to 3 credits when content varies. Concurrent enrollment allowed.
BUS 671 Global Competitiveness. Explores how firms become global and how they sustain their global position. For many firms, selling in home markets no longer guarantees success. Internationalization forces affect firms' ability to establish and conduct business in foreign markets. Covers knowledge and skills needed to manage firms operating in foreign business environments, and to work effectively with people of other cultures. Offered fall and winter semesters. Three credits.
BUS 681 Strategy. Focuses on the job of the general manager in formulating and implementing short- and long-run business strategy. An integrative course that draws on knowledge and skills acquired in other courses. Prerequisite: Completion of all other core courses and at least four directed electives, or concurrently if taken in final semester. Offered fall and winter semesters. Three credits.
BUS 698 Washington Program. Special intensive study in Washington, D.C., for one week during the summer. Principal topics are Policy Development in the Executive Branch, Government Regulation, Congress --- Interest Groups --- Lobbying, and Domestic and International Economic Policy Issues. Open to graduate students. Special application forms available in the M.B.A. Office. Credit-no credit.
BUS 699 Independent Study. Independent research in the student's area of interest, supervised by a member of the Seidman faculty and culminating in a written and oral report. Written permission of supervising faculty required. One to three credits.
