Students will learn key foundational principles that leaders use to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively. The focus will be on the content of communications (clear objectives, conciseness, support of ideas/specific calls to action) and organization of ideas (templates for informative and persuasive oral presentations and models for standard business reports). Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Fall 2026 - Hybrid
Examines the role of data visualization in an organization's decision-making process. Focuses on analyzing and vetting data sources, synthesizing key data elements, and creating visualizations that result in compelling stories to support and influence decisions. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
Examines the role of information, business intelligence, and management information systems in facilitating and integrating organizational processes. Also, provides an understanding of the strategic role of information systems in organizations and responsibilities of managers to effectively manage their information resources. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid
Provides an overview of financial and managerial accounting tools and information. Focuses on interpreting and analyzing financial statements as a source of information for managers, evaluating information from financial statements for improved critical thinking and decision-making, and using accounting information for internal planning and control purposes. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Provides students with tools to assess and develop their strengths and areas of improvement as a leader, an essential step before going out to lead others. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Focuses on the application of financial techniques, issues, and concepts to optimize the value of the firm. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and decision-making in the practice of financial management. Topics include financial statement analysis, risk and return, capital budgeting and structure, and the role of global financial markets. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Summer 2026 - Hybrid
Provides students with tools to optimize team performance. Specific topics include collaboration, conflict management, change management, motivation, and a mindset that collective talent is more effective than any one individual. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Provides students with the tools to lead an organization, including visioning, executive presence, understanding inclusive leadership, developing the ability to recognize organizational complexities, leading organizational change, and execution. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Immerses students in a real-world leadership competition to develop the skills necessary to excel in leadership and provide solutions to a strategic challenge. Students are given a case to analyze, and give recommendations in a presentation delivered to businesspeople, who are the protagonists of the case and serve as judges. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Develops an analytical framework to understand the economics of production, consumer demand, supply and demand analysis, industry structure and performance, pricing strategies, the economics of business organizations, and government policy. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
This course will provide a comprehensive, culminating experience for the various aspects of leadership. This is accomplished through panel discussions, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Winter 2027 - Hybrid
Examines the role of markets and marketing in the business environment. Provides the knowledge and tools needed to analyze product and service markets and develop marketing strategies to create sustainable competitive advantages. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
This course is designed to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among MBA students. It explores concepts, skills, and attitudes necessary for entrepreneurial success. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and practical exercises, students will develop the ability to identify business opportunities, navigate uncertainties, and think creatively in the business. Offered fall semesters. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Examines how organizations execute sourcing, operations, logistics, and marketing and sales to maximize value for the business and its exchange partners. Emphasis is placed on operational performance, customer service outcomes, financial profitability, and organizational learning. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Focuses on the laws and regulations that affect business decisions. Students will develop an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment, compliance, and the assessment of risk. Class is graded credit/no-credit. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
The study of ethical problems commonly encountered in modern global business environments. Students will study the ethical issues of character, leadership, decision-making, organizational governance, and social responsibility. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program, and permission of the graduate program director.
This course continues the study of ethical problems commonly encountered in modern global business environments. Students will study the ethical issues of character, leadership, decision-making, organizational governance and social responsibility in greater depth than in MBA 677 while also drawing on it. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Summer 2026 - Hybrid Fall 2026 - Hybrid
Students learn about the specific tasks for which all leaders are responsible and apply them to their current work situation. Students also learn about leadership aspects such as community leadership, how to have difficult conversations with team members, change management, communication skills, and conflict resolution. Class is credit/no-credit. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: MBA 674 and admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Provides students with the framework to develop a managerial-level strategic mindset and a systemic perspective for evaluating business options and decision-making. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
Examines strategic decision-making to improve organizational competitiveness and sustainability. Develops an analytical toolkit of concepts, frameworks, and techniques for an integrative strategic analysis. Provides a faculty-supervised consulting experience where students will apply business knowledge acquired in the M.B.A. program to pre-identified strategic problems faced by local, regional, or global organizations. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
This course provides the opportunity for oral and written presentation of the projects completed in MBA 683 to the companies involved and faculty. A written report and oral presentation are required. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: MBA 683, admission to the M.B.A. program, and permission of the graduate program director.
Summer 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
Case studies are used to analyze the modern state of corporate social responsibility including understanding of its historical context, the role of stakeholders, organizational and personal values, and the regulatory landscape. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Explores current and potential future trends that are expected to challenge and impact businesses, industries, and society. Students will examine and better understand the changing business environment. Specific topics will vary to align with contemporary issues. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Provides a faculty-supervised consulting experience where students integrate and apply business knowledge and skills acquired in the MBA program to strategic challenges faced by local, regional or global organizations, as well as exercise strategic decision-making to improve these organizations' competitiveness. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.B.A. program and permission of the graduate program director.
