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Graduate Business Courses


Course Numbering System

Courses offered primarily for students in the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting, and Doctor of Philosophy programs have the Business Administration (BAD) prefix.

Graduate courses offered by the Department of Economics leading to the Master of Arts degree are listed under ECON.

Business administration courses in the 50000 series are intended primarily for nonbusiness graduate students. Those BAD courses in the 60000 series are intended primarily for students in the M.B.A. and M.S. in Accounting programs. Courses numbered BAD 60000 are open to master's students. Courses numbered BAD 70000 and 80000 are open to doctoral students. Courses numbered BAD 63021 through 63036 and 63039 through 63098 are offered for the Master of Science in Accounting program; these courses are open to M.B.A. students with permission.

Graduate courses in other departments of the University may be taken by graduate students in business administration with the consent of the instructor and approval by the associate dean of the Graduate School of Management.

Occasionally, graduate students in nonbusiness programs are interested in taking course work in the Graduate School of Management as electives. The school limits this course work to M.B.A. electives for which the student meets all prerequisites. Courses classified as executive module or integrative management are limited to students admitted to the Graduate School of Management.

Accounting (BAD)

ACCT 53013  ADVANCED MGMT ACCOUNTING
Advanced techniques and issues in costing and accounting measurement for management planning, decision making and control. Professional accounting research and teamwork skills emphasized. Prerequisite: ACCT 33012 AND 33010.

BAD 63019/73019 FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS (2)
Introduction to the fundamental tenets and processes of accounting system for financial statements and managerial reports; manufacturing, costing, budgeting and use of valuation techniques; role of the accountant.

BAD 63021/73021 FUND ACCOUNTING (3)
Accounting principles, concepts, and reporting for governmental and various not-for-profit entities. Prerequisite: ACCT 23020 and 23021 or permission.

BAD 63022/73022 CURRENT ACCOUNTING ISSUES (3)
Analysis of practical accounting issues confronting accountants today; cases and decision-making skills are stressed. Prerequisite: ACCT 33002, 33010, and 43020.

BAD 63028/73028 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3)
Course focuses on financial and managerial accounting for governmental entities, school districts, universities, hospitals, and other non-profits (museums, zoos, orchestras, health and welfare, and charitable institutions). Prerequisite: Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting or their equivalents.

BAD 63030/73030 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING PROBLEMS (3)
Evaluation of major differences in accounting theory and financial reporting as between nations; survey of current literature of accounting problems encountered by business organizations engaged in international trade; problems caused by severe inflation in certain countries. Prerequisite: Major in accounting or equivalent.

BAD 63031/73031 ADVANCED AUDITING THEORY AND PRACTICE (3)
Intensive study of A.I.C.P.A. statements on auditing standards; case problems in public accounting practice; application of statistical sampling theory; problem of auditing with computer in a computer environment. Prerequisite: ACCT 33014 and 43010.

BAD 63032/73032 ACCOUNTING THEORY (3)
Survey of history of accounting and development of principles, followed by intensive study of theoretical problems related to determination of income and presentation of financial position. Prerequisite: ACCT 33002 and 43020.

BAD 63033/73033 MANAGERIAL COST ANALYSIS AND CONTROL (3)
Advanced techniques and issues in accounting measurement for management planning, decision making and control. Comparison of alternatives; various topics in cost analysis; nature and scope of controllership as related to organizations; discussion of measurement and behavioral aspects of controllership function.

BAD 63037/73037 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERIAL ACTION (2)
Accounting policy for financial statement communications. Analysis of financial statements for investment, credit and merger/acquisition decisions. Understanding auditor communications. Prerequisite: BAD 6/73019.

BAD 63038/73038 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERIAL ACTION AND EVALUATION (2)
Costing for product pricing and other decisions involving alternatives under costing systems. Accounting information for planning and managerial evaluation. Prerequisite: BAD 6/73037.

BAD 63039/73039 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ACCOUNTING (3)
Modern systems concepts and tools; accounting reports; data origination and processing; systems analysis; design and scheduling; computer applications in integrated systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 33014.

BAD 63041/73041 TAX RESEARCH AND PROCEDURES (3)
Examine the basic techniques and methods applied to the solution of both routine and complex tax questions through extensive use of the case methods. Prerequisite: ACCT 33031 and 43033.

BAD 63042/73042 TAXATION OF CORPORATIONS AND SHAREHOLDERS (3)
An in-depth study of tax law that pertains to corporations and shareholders; corporate organizations; liquidation; reorganization, and subchapter 5. Prerequisite: ACCT 43033 and BAD 63041.

BAD 63043/73043 TAXATION OF PARTNERSHIPS AND PARTNERS (3)
An in-depth study of formation, operation, termination, and liquidation and other special problems of partnerships. Prerequisite: ACCT 43033 and BAD 63041.

BAD 63044/73044 FEDERAL ESTATE AND GIFT TAXATION (3)
Examine federal estate, trust and gift taxation code section; application of the code to cases involving estate planning will be an extensive portion of the course. Prerequisite: ACCT 33031, 43033, and BAD 6/73041.

BAD 63045/73045 TAX PLANNING (3)
Tax planning; tax accounting practice; administrative procedure; research methodology and problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 33031.

BAD 63049/73049 SPECIAL TOPICS IN TAXATION (3)
In-depth exposure to selected topics in federal taxation. Topics will vary depending upon instructor and topic of current interest. Prerequisite: BAD 6/73041.

BAD 63052/73052 COMPUTERIZED APPLICATIONS IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING (3)
An in-depth study of microcomputer applications in the accounting and auditing functions using case studies and a term project. Prerequisite: ACCT 33014.

BAD 63053/73053 EDP ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING CONTROLS (3)
An examination of control systems in mainframe computer and microcomputer environments. Implications for internal and external auditors, as well as systems designers, are stressed. Prerequisite: ACCT 33014 and 43010.

BAD 63092/73092 INTERNSHIP (2)
Supervised practical experience with public accounting firm or industrial firm. Periodic reports required. "S/U" grading. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.S. in Accounting program; ACCT 33002 and 33010.

BAD 63093/73093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (1-3)
To be determined when a specific course is proposed for a particular term. Prerequisite: To be determined when course is offered.

BAD 63098/73098 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (3)
Review of sources, techniques, and methodology. Individually selected topic investigated and reported in formal paper which may extend beyond the semester. "IP" grade permissible. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing, major in accounting, or equivalent.

BAD 83031 AUDITING ISSUES (3)
A seminar designed to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to broaden their understanding of financial and operational auditing theory and research. Prerequisite: ACCT 43010.

BAD 83033 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING ISSUES (3)
Library research and discussion will cover basic areas in cost/managerial accounting. Coverage will include a thorough understanding of the areas, the role of mathematical models, and emerging issues/problems. Emphasis will be placed on integrating the topical areas.

BAD 83037 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ISSUES (3)
Capstone theory course in which accounting conventions, principles, and concepts of a currently controversial nature are explored and debated. Emerging issues in financial accounting, reporting, and research are examined. Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

BAD 83038 BASIC ACCOUNTING RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (3)
Examination of basic research methodology and how the methodology is applied in accounting research. Introduction to statistical packages and data bases. Research paper required; "IP" grade issued if paper is not finished by end of semester. Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

BAD 83091 SEMINARCSELECTED ACCOUNTING TOPICS (3-6)
Topics vary with each offering, usually from the following: auditing, taxation, fund accounting, accounting systems, and accounting education issues. Repeat enrollment for different topics permitted. Prerequisite: Varies with topic; will be indicated in the Schedule of Classes each semester.

Management & Information Systems (BAD)

BAD 64002/74002 BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (3)
COBOL programming; applications of computer to business with emphasis on structured programming and design.

BAD 64003/74003 OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT (3)
Basic concepts of linear algebra and its applications in linear statistical models, linear programming, and quadratic forms. Prerequisite: ECON 64004/BAD 74004.

ECON 64004/BAD 74004 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I (3)
Introduction to fundamentals of matrix algebra, differential calculus, and linear programming. Both algebraic and transcendental functions are included in discussion.

BAD 64005/74005 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT (3)
This course uses computer capabilities to use and understand a variety of statistical techniques and applying these techniques to business problems. Prerequisite: Admission to M.B.A. program.

BAD 64007/74007 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (3)
Overview of data base and advanced information processing technologies and their integration. Emphasis is placed on the use application to the manufacturing and service industries. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64010/74010 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION II (3)
Systematic exposition of differential and difference equations and their applications to economic analysis, operations research and systems analysis, etc. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74004.

BAD 64011/74011 SYSTEMS SIMULATION (3)
Techniques and applications of computer simulation of existing or proposed real-world systems. Use of simulation language, simulations studies, analysis of interpretation of result. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64012/74012 SCHEDULING AND PLANNING (3)
An introduction to production planning and scheduling models used to solve real world problems. Included are aggregate planning, nonlinear cost, production and work force smoothing, adaptive, multistage models and pull systems (JIT, OPT). Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003.

BAD 64013/74013 NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS (3)
This course is a presentation of statistically sound techniques for analysts who want to adopt nonparametric procedures to their specific analytic needs. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74005.

BAD 64014/74014 OPERATIONS RESEARCH II (3)
Introduction to nonlinear programming theory, algorithms and applications. Topics include unconstrained and constrained optimization for univariate and multivariate functions. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003.

BAD 64015/74015 STOCHASTIC MODELS (3)
Mathematical modeling of systems involving one or more random variables. Probabilistic concepts in mathematical modeling; Poisson process, Markov chains and processes with applications to production, inventory, reliability, and queues. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BAD 64017/74017 MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS (3)
This course is devoted to a study of multivariate statistical methods. Topics include multivariate analysis of variance, canonical correlation, principal component analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, and factor analysis. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74023.

BAD 64018/74018 MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING (3)
Advanced techniques including interior-point methods in linear programming; branch-and-bound and cutting-plane methods, traveling salesman and knapsack models in integer programming. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003.

BAD 64019/74019 QUANTITATIVE MANAGEMENT MODELING (3)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the principles and the approaches of problem formulation and solving by quantitative management methods. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74015.

BAD 64020/74020 ADVANCED STATISTICAL MODELS (3)
This is a special focus course for which the topics will vary. It will generally include sampling techniques, experimental designs, similar statistical methods, internal, external validity, and reliability issues. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74023.

BAD 64023/74023 LINEAR STATISTICAL MODELS AND APPLICATIONS (3)
Models and applications of simple and multiple regression, correlation and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74005.

BAD 64024/74024 COMPUTER ALGORITHMS (3)
The purpose is to train students to utilize and implement decision science/operations research techniques on a computer by actually implementing a technique. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003 and a programming language (not COBOL).

BAD 64025/74025 LINEAR STATISTICAL MODELS II (3)
The purpose is to train students in advanced linear model methods for research. Topics will include ridge, logistic, and robust regression, advanced topics in analysis and variance and multiple comparisons, random effects models and the like. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74023.

BAD 64031/74031 QUALITY AND RELIABILITY SYSTEMS (3)
Modern quality and reliability assurance that combines statistical and behavioral aspects; sampling plan, statistical process control, tolerancing, reliability assurance, product and product optimization, economical allocation, and scheduling of inspection. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64032/74032 SCHEDULING AND PLANNING II (3)
Job shop scheduling, assembly line balancing, hierarchical production planning and project scheduling models are developed. Various non-production scheduling and planning models are also developed-apportionment, sharing, task, and goal. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74012.

BAD 64033/74033 MODERN MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT (3)
Major areas of study: Importance of manufacturing and competitive position of U.S. manufacturing; strategic and organizational responses to gain competitive advantage; developments in manufacturing systems and management techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BAD 64041/74041 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)
Develops a framework for analysis of operating problems. Uses computer, quantitative, and behavioral models to develop operating plans consistent with organizations' competitive (or service) strategy. Prerequisite: BAD 64005.

BAD 64042/74042 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
Theory, development, application and management of information systems and their impact on people and organizations; emphasis on strategy, ethics and competitive advantage of modern technology. Prerequisite: Basic computer proficiency.

BAD 64044/74044 PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEMS (3)
Control theory, intelligent motion control, and production systems. Design, model, and analysis of production control systems including GT, FMS and JIT, systems simulation, evaluation, and selection of production control systems. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74012.

BAD 64045/74045 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGIES (3)
Critical comparative analysis of various technological and organizational methods for design, construction, and maintenance of information systems. Survey of contemporary technologies and extrapolation to possible futures. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64046/74046 SEMINAR IN COMPUTER SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE WORK (3)
Technical and management considerations of collaborative work technology, including networking; topics such as group-ware, group decision support systems, telework, local area networking, Internet and network references. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64047/74047 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AND STRATEGY (3)
This course provides the student with an introduction to modern techniques in manufacturing and the necessary strategic concepts to implement them. A similar discussion of service industries is also included. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor

BAD 64048/74048 NETWORK THEORY (3)
A survey of network flow theory including the transportation, the assignment, the maximum flow, the minimum cost flow, and current implementation techniques from computer data structure. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003.

BAD 64078/74078 EMERGING INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (3)
In-depth investigation into selected emerging system level information technologies. Includes object-oriented design business reengineering, multimedia, hypermedia, intelligent large scale data bases and client-server computing. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64080/74080 EMERGING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES (3)
Investigation of selected emerging hardware and software technologies such as parallel processing systems, computer languages and operation systems, artificial intelligence, neural networks, and chaos theory. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64081/74081 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING IN BUSINESS (3)
An introduction to telecommunications and computer networks. Topics include telecommunications technologies and services, communication standards and protocols, local area networks, and network management. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64091/74091 COMPUTER AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS (1-3)
A modulized course consisting of elementary computer programming, calculus and linear programming.

BAD 64096/74096 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (3)
In-depth investigation of intelligent data base management systems in support of business decision making. An understanding of relational data bases is assumed. Object-oriented and semantic data bases will be explored. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64108/74108 ADVANCED TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (3)
Intensive investigation of selected topics in human resources management and/or organizational behavior. Students will be expected to undertake a research project on a topic jointly determined by the student and the instructor. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64184/74184 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3)
Study of the business firm in global context. Application of theory and practice of American business administration to international operations of firm. Prerequisite: BAD 6/75051 and 66061.

BAD 64185/74185 BUSINESS STRATEGY (3)
Integrative approach to the study of policy formulation and implementation. Formalized planning systems reviewed; case analysis of actual business situations helps student further develop analytical and communication skills. Prerequisite: Completion of M.B.A. Core.

BAD 64260/74260 ORGANIZATION THEORY (3)
Advanced theoretical examination of organizational theory and the implementation of managerial strategies. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64261/74261 STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides a first graduate-level introduction to the fundamental concepts of HRM/OB and strategic decision making. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64262/74262 COMPETITIVE STRATEGIC ANALYSIS (3)
Develops an understanding of the critical factors involved in formulating industry-analytic, competitive strategy and evaluating its effectiveness. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64263/74263 EMPLOYEE SELECTION AND APPRAISAL (3)
This course will focus primarily on issues associated with the person/job matching process in modern organizations related to the selection and appraisal of employees.

BAD 64264/74264 CORPORATE PROBLEMS MODELING (3)
Conceptual or quantitative methods for modeling and analyzing business or institutional situations. Generalization to a priori research methodology and theory building. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003, 6/74004, and 6/74007.

BAD 64270/74270 ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS (3)
Theoretical basis and research findings are discussed, permitting the student to analyze and understand complex work organizations. Data provided prepares the student to analyze, design, and solve organizational problems within the work environment. Prerequisite: Foundation courses.

BAD 64271/74271 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (3)
Explores the management of a firm's human resources from practical and theoretical perspectives of managing people at work. Prerequisite: Admission to M.B.A. program.

BAD 64272/74272 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (3)
Study of various types of labor-management relations, stressing behavioral aspects of collective bargaining, alternative procedures for impasse resolution, and administration of contracts and grievance resolution.

BAD 64273/74273 MANAGERIAL SKILLS (1)
An overview of various skills applicable to managerial effectiveness within an organization is presented. How to develop a field study report is covered. Prerequisite: Foundation courses.

BAD 64275/74275 STRATEGIC GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (3)
Strategic global management explores micro-level concepts and strategic managerial alternatives within the context of current global business operations in the political, economic, and cultural environment facing today's manager. Prerequisite: Completion of M.B.A. Core.

BAD 64277/74277 MICROORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS: INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR (3)
An examination of theory and research on individual behavior in organizations. Special attention is given to theories of motivation, job satisfaction, goal setting, task design, and feedback systems.

BAD 64278/74278 COMPARATIVE ADMINISTRATION (3)
Designed to analyze complex organizations in cross-cultural settings. It will provide an overview of the impact of socio-cultural, economic, political, legal and educational variables in organization structure, behavior, and effectiveness in different environments.

BAD 64281/74281 INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOR (3)
An examination of theory and research on interpersonal behavior. Emphasis will be placed on applied areas such as leadership, social comparison and influence, attribution theory, interpersonal attraction, and the behavior of small groups.

BAD 64282/74282 CORPORATE STRATEGY AND THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE (3)
Corporate-level theory is presented and the ongoing wave of mergers and restructurings is discussed. Implications for global strategy are explored. Prerequisite: Graduate or doctoral standing and permission of instructor.

BAD 64285/74285 MANAGING HIGH TECHNOLOGY (3)
This course will cover tools and processes for anticipating and implementing high technologies to assure maximum return on investment for long-term competitive advantage. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74007 and 6/74049.

BAD 84111 THEORY BUILDING I: THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODELS (3)
An introductory course in research methodology which stresses the need for theory development as the basis for both field and laboratory research. Current literature will be reviewed stressing methodology employed; students will develop their own research designs.

BAD 84112 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: PROBLEMS AND PROCEDURES (3)
Course will be an introduction to various research methods in organizational behavior. Students will be expected to plan and design empirical research studies.

BAD 84266 READINGS IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION (3)
Survey of the leading writers and research studies in the area of organizational theory and strategic management. The course deals with the methodologies, major theoretical areas, and applications.

BAD 84267 SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATION AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (3)
Intensive investigation of selected topics in organization and strategic management. Student will be expected to undertake research on a topic determined in joint consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BAD 84098 RESEARCH SEMINAR IN DECISION SCIENCES (3)
Research in any one of the fields of decision sciences including operations research, production, statistics, and management information systems. Prerequisite: Permission.

Economics (ECON)

ECON 52040 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS (3)
Application of economic models, probability distributions, estimation, estimators, and regression and correlation as tools in economic analysis.

ECON 52045 MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS (3)
Systematic exposition of mathematical techniques and their application to economic analysis. Covers sets, relations/functions, matrix algebra, calculus, differentials, mathematical programming, and game theory.

ECON 52065 PROBLEMS OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICY (3)
Analysis of objectives, techniques, and economic effects of monetary and fiscal policies.

ECON 52068 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION AND PUBLIC POLICY (3)
Theoretical, empirical, and critical examination of structure, operation and performance of industrial markets in American economy.

ECON 52070 ECONOMICS OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (3)
Economic analysis of collective bargaining and the role and effects of unions in the economy.

ECON 52073 COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS (3)
Comparisons of economic systems and their theories: West Europe, East Europe and Russia, other continents, and USA critique of Marxian theory and Russian communism.

ECON 52076 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (3)
Analysis of nature and significance of barriers to and future potential for economic development of a nation. Special emphasis on theories and strategic factors pertaining to economic growth.

ECON 52078 ECONOMIC HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
Historical survey of major economic and technological developments in western countries from the middle ages to the twentieth century.

ECON 52080 REGIONAL ECONOMICS (3)
Examines techniques of regional economic analysis to promote understanding of interregional disparities in developed nations and suggests policy alternatives for alleviating problems arising from disparities.

ECON 52081 URBAN ECONOMICS (3)
Application of economic principles to urban spatial patterns, economic development, and public policy in housing, transportation, pollution, welfare, etc.

ECON 52083 HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT (3)
Economic thought from Mercantilist Period to early twentieth century, especially emphasizing theories of classical school, marginalists, Marx and neoclassicists.

ECON 52193 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN ECONOMICS (1-3)

ECON 62010/BAD 72010 SURVEY OF ECONOMICS (3)
Survey of basic economic concepts and methods of analysis of both micro- and macroeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the use and relevance of economic concepts and tools in business decision making.

ECON 62021/BAD 72021 BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC POLICY (3)
Analysis of forces determining economic growth, employment, inflation, and international competitiveness, with emphasis on understanding the business cycle and government stabilization policies. Prerequisite: BAD 64005 (may be taken concurrently).

ECON 62022/BAD 72022 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS (3)
Uses economic theory and quantitative methodologies to develop decision-making skills which enable managers of local, national, and multinational companies to evaluate problems and allocate resources efficiently. Prerequisite: BAD 64005; M.B.A. proficiency in calculus.

ECON 62044 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS II (3)
Selected topics concerning inference and regression. Includes analysis of variance, chi-square, F-test, and correlation. Emphasizes usefulness for managerial decision making and economic analysis.

ECON 62050/BAD 72050 MICROECONOMIC THEORY I (3)
Comprehensive analysis of methodology of economics, consumer behavior, production and costs, the firm, markets, and welfare economics.

ECON 62051/BAD 72051 MACROECONOMIC THEORY I (3)
Comprehensive analysis of classical theory of employment; Keynesian theories of consumption investment, multiplier, accelerator, money, interest rates, price level and wage rates, and economic growth.

ECON 62052/BAD 72052 MICROECONOMIC THEORY II (3)
Selected topics in microeconomic theory. Prerequisite: ECON 62050.

ECON 62053/BAD 72053 MACROECONOMIC THEORY II (3)
Selected topics in macroeconomic theory. Prerequisite: ECON 62050 and 62051.

ECON 62054/BAD 72054 ECONOMETRICS I (3)
Introduction to problems and methods of estimating the parameters of economic relationships.

ECON 62055/BAD 72055 ECONOMETRICS II (3)
Covers generalized linear regression, mixed estimation, simultaneous equation systems, their identification and estimation by single equation and systems estimation. Prerequisite: ECON 62054.

ECON 62061/BAD 72061 MONETARY THEORY AND POLICY (3)
Critical examination of monetary theories and their neoclassical antecedents. Special attention given to money and its interrelationship with rate of interest and general price level.

ECON 62071/BAD 72071 LABOR ECONOMICS (3)
Theoretical and applied analyses of wage determination, the supply of skills, labor market discrimination, and the effects of trade unions and government policies.

ECON 62072/BAD 72072 ECONOMICS OF LABOR MARKET STRUCTURE (3)
Study of the economic impacts of unions, internal labor markets, and government institutions and programs on wages, employment, productivity, and the distribution of income.

ECON 62075/BAD 72075 THEORY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE (3)
Study of modern international trade theory. Emphasizes relationship between trade and factor prices, factor endowment, technology, terms of trade, customs unions, and protectionism.

ECON 62076/BAD 72076 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (3)
Study of factors affecting exchange rates, international capital movements, balance of payments, disequilibrium and adjustment, the international monetary system, and internal-external balance.

ECON 62077/BAD 72077 ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPING AREAS (3)
In-depth analysis of selected topics and issues in development economics. Prerequisite: ECON 52076 or permission.

ECON 62078/BAD 72078 SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (3)
Analysis of recent contributions and current problems in international trade and finance. Prerequisite: ECON 62075 and 62076 or permission.

ECON 62083/BAD 72083 PUBLIC POLICY TOWARD BUSINESS (3)
Recent laws and regulations concerning economic stability, environmental concerns, energy, equal rights and consumer protection are emphasized, as are the reactions of the corporation and the executive. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

ECON 62096 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)
Independent study on a particular project or sequence of subjects. Prerequisite: for candidates who have completed 12 hours of superior quality work, with permission of the chair of the Department of Economics. Maximum of 6 semester hours of work may be earned in independent study, although no more than 3 hours in any one semester.

ECON 62098 RESEARCH (1-15)
Research for master's students. May apply toward degree requirements if approved in advance by department and if letter grade of "S" is given. Otherwise grade of "R" given. Repeat registration permitted.

ECON 62180/BAD 72180 REGIONAL ECONOMICS (3)
Examines techniques of regional economic analysis with the object of promoting understanding of interregional disparities in developed nations and policies for alleviating problems arising from disparities.

ECON 62181/BAD 72181 URBAN ECONOMICS (3)
Spatial theories of inter- and intrametropolitan development. Analytical techniques and public policy in housing, education, crime, transportation, welfare, pollution, etc.

ECON 62182/BAD 72182 PUBLIC EXPENDITURE AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS (3)
Theoretical and applied aspects of public expenditure and cost benefit analysis. Uses economic theory to appraise public expenditure alternatives in advanced and developing countries.

ECON 62184/BAD 72184 PUBLIC FINANCE I (3)
Analysis of market failure including the theory of public goods and externalities. An examination of the incidence and output effects of various taxes.

ECON 62185/BAD 72185 PUBLIC FINANCE II (3)
Critical analysis of theories of government expenditures and budgeting; debt management; impact of fiscal policy upon level of economic activity.

ECON 62199 THESIS I (2-6)
Thesis students must register for total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. "IP" grade permissible. Prerequisite: Permission of adviser.

ECON 62299 THESIS II (2)
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. "IP" grade permissible. Prerequisite: ECON 62199.

ECON 64004/BAD 74004 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I (3)
Introduction to fundamentals of matrix algebra, differential calculus, and linear programming. Both algebraic and transcendental functions are included in discussion.

BAD 82024 SEMINAR IN APPLIED ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (3)
Discussion and analysis of selected current economic problems confronting the economy and the business sector. Emphasis will be on applied analysis.

BAD 82122 SEMINAR IN STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC FINANCE (3)
This course will focus on some of the theoretical and applied aspects of state and local public finance.

BAD 82123 SEMINAR IN URBAN AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (3)
Selected contemporary urban and regional economic development problems: their origins, adequacy of existing public policy and future policy directions within the framework of economic theory.

Executive M.B.A. Program (BAD)

BAD 67007/77007 COMPUTER SYSTEMS EMBA (2)
An introduction to the use of computers in business decision making. Prerequisite: EMBA admission.

BAD 67010/77010 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS EMBA (2)
Analysis and practice of written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills as they apply to managerial and work group productivity and quality of work life.

ECON 67021/BAD 77021 BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING EMBA (2)
Presentation and analysis of the factors that determine real Gross National Product, employment and unemployment, and inflation, with emphasis on application and forecasting.

ECON 67022/BAD 77022 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS EMBA (2)
Analysis of managerial decision making within the economic environment with emphasis on the firm's economic decisions under different market and business conditions.

BAD 67031/77031 FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR EXECUTIVES EMBA (2)
Study of basic principles, concepts, and financial reporting for external users and the impact this will have on executive decisions.

BAD 67032/77032 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION EMBA (2)
Study of managerial decision making through planning and control techniques. Major emphasis will be on profit planning, responsibility accounting, cost behavior patterns, and application of accounting data to basic planning and control decisions.

BAD 67040/77040 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EMBA (2)
This course is designed for executives who have minimal experience with the production or oper- ations phase of business. In this course, they will develop skill in defining operating problems, in identifying alternative solutions, and selecting the most viable solution.

BAD 67041/77041 APPLIED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS EMBA (2)
An analysis of univariate and multivariate statistical models and the use of these models to solve practical problems. A comparison of classical and neoclassical statistical approaches is also conducted.

BAD 67042/77042 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS EMBA (2)
Synthesis of computer/information technology organization behavior and functional aspects of business to enhance decision making and strategic planning skills of the manager.

BAD 67043/77043 DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP FOR EXECUTIVES (2)
Leadership skills including: team development, conflict resolution, negotiation, communications, and project development. These skills along with ethical considerations are developed to enhance business decision making. Prerequisite: Graduate standing (for 67043), doctoral standing (for 77043).

BAD 67051/77051 MARKETING MANAGEMENT EMBA (2)
The various elements comprising marketing strategy are studied as components of integrated programs directed toward industrial and consumer markets.

BAD 67058/77058 MARKETING STRATEGY AND PLANNING EMBA (2)
Focuses on integration of marketing planning into the strategic planning process. Deals mostly with marketing strategy at the level of senior management rather than operations.

BAD 67061/77061 FINANCIAL PLANNING AND STRATEGY EMBA (2)
Problems and approaches to financial decision- making in business enterprises: controlling the allocation of funds among both current and fixed assets, assessing financial needs, and planning the mix and methods of financing.

BAD 67062/77062 MONEY AND CAPITAL MARKETS EMBA (2)
Analysis and evaluation of the structure, functions, and characteristics of domestic and international money and capital markets as the financing mechanism for business and nonbusiness systems.

BAD 67070/77070 ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN EMBA (2)
The course is concerned with the development of both theoretical and practical concepts related to complex work organizations.

BAD 67071/77071 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EMBA (2)
The course will deal with some of the major areas of interest to the management of human resources. Special emphasis will be placed on areas of manpower planning, such as job analysis and selection.

BAD 67082/77082 LEGAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ON MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING EMBA (2)
Managerial decision making is examined in terms of the real and potential impacts of the legal, political, and social environment of business.

BAD 67084/77084 MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EMBA (2)
The course covers the management of multinational corporations, including environmental and cultural aspects, and the financial, marketing, production, and personnel functions of international operations. (Elective).

BAD 67085/77085 EXECUTIVE POLICIES AND PLANNING EMBA (2)
The course concentrates on the determination of corporate strategy in the business firm and its implementation through appropriate organizational arrangements and procedures.

BAD 67090/77090 APPLIED RESEARCH DESIGN EMBA (1)
Introduction to research design in management. The course deals with the applications of the scientific method to solving organizational problems with a decision-making context.

BAD 67091/77091 SEMINAR IN EXECUTIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (1-2)
A series of seminars developing managerial skills such as communications, leadership, teamwork, project, and time management, etc. Offered primarily in first year of program.

BAD 67096/77096 APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT EMBA (3)
A research project based on an applied business or economic problem will be conducted under the direct supervision of a participating faculty member in the EMBA program.

BAD 67191/77191 SEMINAR IN CURRENT ISSUES FOR EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT EMBA (1-2)
A series of seminars on current managerial, technological, or economic problems facing the executive in today's society. Emphasis on global issues.

BAD 67291/77291 EMBA RESIDENCY SEMINAR (1-2)
A two-four day intensive introduction to basic concepts and integration of EMBA program content. Emphasis on group analysis and/or simulation.

Finance (BAD)

BAD 66040/76040 FINANCIAL CONCEPTS (3)
An in-depth study of the principles and processes for making financial decisions in the firm. The investment, financing, dividend and working capital management decisions are structured from the standpoint of their impact on firm value. Detailed treatment is also devoted to advanced financial analysis as well as integrative financial planning and strategy. Prerequisite: ECON 6/72010 and BAD 6/73037.

BAD 66061/76061 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I (3)
Study of financial decision-making processes within a firm. Emphasis on applications and strategic planning in investment, financing, dividend and working capital decisions. Prerequisite: BAD 63037 and 63038; ECON 62021.

BAD 66062/76062 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II (3)
Advanced treatment of financial topics with focus on current issues of strategic importance. Case and project intensive. Prerequisite: BAD 6/76061.

BAD 66063/76063 FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS (3)
Study of money and capital markets and institutions and their managerial and environmental problems, including regulation and supervision by government.

BAD 66064/76064 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3)
Problems facing financial management of multinational firms including environmental problems, organizing for optimal results, sources and uses of funds, accounting, tax, and control problems. Prerequisite: BAD 6/76061.

BAD 66065/76065 COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT (3)
Application of financial concepts to management of commercial banks. Emphasizes decision-making and problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: BAD 6/76063.

BAD 66066/76066 ADVANCED SECURITY AND INVESTMENT THEORY (3)
Integrated investment analysis with portfolio analysis and management. Coverage of the leading portfolio and capital asset models. Prerequisite: BAD 66061.

BAD 66069/76069 REAL ESTATE (3)
A study of real estate valuation, financing, investment and brokerage. Emphasis is in both theoretical and pragmatic terms with regard to land use and development.

BAD 86061 THEORIES OF FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING (3)
Object is to discuss how individuals and firms allocate resources through time. Basic emphasis on optimal investment decisions under conditions of certainty and uncertainty.

BAD 86097 SEMINAR IN FINANCE (3)
An examination of selected current developments in the literature of finance.

BAD 86098 RESEARCH IN FINANCE (3)
Research area of current interest. This structured course is designed to enable the doctoral candidate to complete an acceptable dissertation proposal in the field of finance.

Marketing (BAD)

BAD 55045 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION MANAGEMENT (3)
Advertising, public relations, and promotion are systematically examined in terms of planning, executing, and evaluating marketing programs. Prerequisite: MKTG 35010.

BAD 55046 INDUSTRIAL SALES MANAGEMENT (3)
Analysis from management's perspective of internal and external environments affecting the industrial sales manager's decisions. Prerequisite: MKTG 35010.

BAD 55071 PURCHASING MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides managerial approach to organization, planning, and execution of purchasing function. Embodies materials management systems and analytical tools utilized in making sound purchasing decisions. Prerequisite: MKTG 35010.

BAD 55082 RETAIL MANAGEMENT (3)
Develops an understanding of the field of retailing. Presents information on how to enter the field of retailing and the key managerial decisions involved. The entrepreneurial approach is given emphasis. Prerequisite: MKTG 35010.

BAD 65040/75040 MARKETING CONCEPTS (3)
Explains the various marketing principles and concepts with emphasis on the decisions of a marketing manager (product price, distribution, and promotion).

BAD 65050/75050 MODERN ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT (3)
Analysis and application of the key elements of both entrepreneurship (new business starts) and entrepreneurship in existing companies. Prerequisite: Completion of M.B.A. core.

BAD 65051/75051 MARKETING MANAGEMENT (3)
Analysis of marketing management at a level appropriate to students with limited background in the subject. Course encompasses lecture, discussion, problems, and cases. Prerequisite: BAD 63037 and 63038; ECON 6/72021.

BAD 65053/75053 PROMOTION MANAGEMENT (3)
All elements of the promotional mix advertising, sales, promotion, publicity, public relations, and personal selling will be considered as part of an integrated communications strategy. Primary emphasis will be placed on advertising. A comprehensive set of analytical frameworks will be developed covering a range of topics from the firm's marketing strategy to the message strategy embodied in a single advertisement. These analytic frameworks will be applied to a series of case studies throughout the course.

BAD 65054/75054 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (3)
This course focuses on the types of marketing decisions facing the international marketing manager or vice president in the multinational firm. Prerequisite: BAD 65051.

BAD 65057/75057 MARKETING RESEARCH (3)
Examination of the marketing research process as applied to decision making. Course focuses on steps in research process and application of techniques. Prerequisite: BAD 65051.

BAD 65060/75060 MARKETING STRATEGY AND PLANNING (3)
Focuses on integration of marketing planning into the strategic planning process. Deals mostly with marketing strategy at the level of senior management rather than operations. Prerequisite: BAD 65051.

BAD 65063/75063 ANALYTICAL METHODS IN MARKETING RESEARCH (3)
Application of statistical techniques in marketing research. Prerequisite: BAD 6/74003 and 6/75051.

BAD 65064/75064 BUYER BEHAVIOR (3)
An analysis of the concepts of buyer/consumer behavior, focusing on the behavioral sciences theories underlying marketing models and their application to marketing strategies. Prerequisite: BAD 6/75051.

BAD 65066/75066 MARKETING THEORY (3)
Examination of the evolution of marketing thought and philosophy of science concepts as the foundations for evaluating theoretical constructs in marketing. Prerequisite: 6/75051.

BAD 65068/75068 MARKETING STRATEGY AND PLANNING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3)
Focuses on the development and implementation of marketing plans in the private and public nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: BAD 6/75051.

BAD 85097 SEMINAR IN MARKETING (3)
Investigation of selected topics in marketing.

BAD 85098 RESEARCH IN MARKETING (3)
Designed to assist students in developing dissertation topics or to provide an opportunity to study material or topic not covered elsewhere in the program.

Advanced Independent Course Work (BAD)

BAD 60092 INTERNSHIP (3)
Practical experience with a commercial or nonprofit organization under the guidance of a professor who is a member of the graduate faculty. Periodic progress reports are required with a graduate level quality paper and possible presentation at the end of the course. Prerequisite: 30 hours of M.B.A. program, internship form, no previous internship.

BAD 60093/70093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP (1-6)
Workshops on selected business administration subjects designed to meet needs of special groups.

BAD 60095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (1-3)
In-depth exposure to selected topics in business administration. Topics will vary depending on instructor and topic of current interest. Repeated enrollment for different topics is permitted.

BAD 60096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (2-3)
For M.B.A., M.S., or M.A. candidates who have completed a minimum 12 hours of work of superior quality, with permission of the director, Graduate School of Management. Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate study and permission.

BAD 60098 RESEARCH (1-15)
Research or individual investigation for master's level graduate students. Credits earned may be applied toward meeting degree requirements if the department approves and if letter grade of "S" is given.

BAD 60199 THESIS I (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester distributed over several semesters if desired. "IP" grade permissible.

BAD 60299 THESIS II (2)
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. "IP" grade permissible. Prerequisite: BAD 60199.

BAD 61093/71093 WORKSHOP IN COLLEGE TEACHING (1-2)
A series of seminars devoted to enhancing doctoral students' teaching abilities. This course is open to all doctoral students but is intended for students newly enrolled in the program.

BAD 61094/71094 COLLEGE TEACHING (1-2)
Training, supervision, and evaluation in college-level instruction. Maximum of 2 hours applicable toward degree. "S" or "U" grade. Repeated registration permitted.

BAD 68050/78050 FIELD STUDY (3)
Analysis and solution of a corporate institutional problem. A group of students will work together under the supervision of a professor. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year of M.B.A.

BAD 70198 RESEARCH (2-15)
Research or individual investigation for doctoral level students, or master's students with at least 34 hours of graduate course work.

BAD 80091 DOCTORAL SEMINAR (1)
A continuing seminar for all students in the Ph.D. program, which cuts across all areas of functional specialization. Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program.

BAD 80098 RESEARCH (1-3)
Research or individual investigation for doctoral students who have not yet passed their candidacy examination. Usually research applied toward dissertation. Prerequisite: Ph.D. standing, permission.

BAD 80199 DISSERTATION I (10-15)
Doctoral dissertation for which registration in at least two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun, and continuing until the completion of 30 hours. "IP" grade permissible. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for doctoral program.

BAD 80299 DISSERTATION II (1 or 15)
Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until all degree requirements are met. "IP" grade permissible. Prerequisite: BAD 80199.

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