International Business (MBA)

BA 501—Organizational Behavior

Impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on the behavior within organizations. Practical examples. Methods related to problem-solving within organizations.

BA 510—Business Economics

Emphasis on applicability of economic theory to both the business/internal dynamics of business and the external circumstances under which businesses operate. Course provides necessary knowledge, tools, and understanding of economic discourse as a basis for the study of business as well as a background of the basic economic principles relevant to business.

BA 512—Managerial Accounting

Builds upon the student’s basic understanding of financial and managerial accounting by exploring in more depth the essential concepts of managerial accounting, including ratio analysis, budgeting and cost measurement.

BA 515—Managerial Finance

Function of managing business funds, mobilizing cash and credit and planning their use to further the objectives of the firm.

BA 522—International Marketing

Developing international strategies in planning market research and control with regard to legal, cultural and economic factors involved in crossing borders.

BA 523—Marketing Management

Provides students with a basic understanding of the marketing concept and the strategic aspects of marketing management. Special attention is focused on the techniques and tools for effective decision making, with practical case examples.

BA 529—Multinational Business Management

Emphasizes specific techniques utilized by a multinational firm; its strategy, marketing, finances, decision-making, organization, communication, planning and control.

BA 537—Production & Operations Management

Basic methods and models of production management and operations research. Inventory control and demand forecasting. Emphasis on analytical techniques of POM and modern topics such as lean production involving just-in-time systems, computer-integrated manufacturing, etc.

BA 541—International Corporate Finance

Basic issues arising out of the financial needs and techniques of business operating in the international envi-ronment. Alternative policies for international financial control. Different systems for organizing and controlling transitional operations. Case studies.

BA542—Comprehensive Business Seminar

Focuses on how managerial thinking influences strategy formation and implementation. Importance of change and the need for managerial dynamic thinking and the importance of organizational learning. Case study approach integrates the various disciplines associated with management such as accounting, finance, human resource utilization, and organization behavior. Capstone course.

BA 544—Human Resources Management

Familiarizes the student with the role and function of human resource professionals and their impact on organiza-tions. Practical examples. Methods related to problem-solving as it relates to human resource management within organizations, changing role and enlarged functions of human resource management. Emphasis on international business.

BA 560—International Business Law

This course aims at providing a general understanding of the legal problems arising from transnational business transactions.

BA 570—Management Communications for International Business

Reflects the vital importance of effective communication skills to success in management. Exposition of basic business communications principles, focusing on communicating economically, accurately, and cogently. Communications strategies to meet business situations that managers encounter. Students analyze cases and compose appropriate business communications.

BA 589—Methods of Research & Analysis

Gives students experience in the whole range of methodological and fieldwork activities involved in an actual piece of research. Main stages in historical, social, science and business research. Empirical program of research involving the formulation of a research problem, theoretical background reading, research design, data collection and fieldwork and, finally, the construction and writing of a project.

IT 576—IT Aplications in Business

Introduces students to electronic data processing systems and techniques in the context of organizational management information systems. Types of hardware and software for information needs and problem solving, source-document preparation, flow-charting and system design.