6000

Comprehensive study and research on a topic of special interest. Approval of the graduate director and department chairperson is required prior to registration. *or approved undergraduate equivalent *students with an approved undergraduate equivalent should not enroll in this course

Prerequisite: College-Level Statistics. Parametric (normal theory) and nonparametric statistical theories, tools, and techniques that facilitate managerial decision-making in today’s business environment are the focus of the course. Topics include concepts of centrality, dispersion, sampling, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression, and selected non-parametric equivalents.

The importance of developing the mindset and the skills to understand the interpersonal aspect of organizations guides the course. The subject covers basic concepts such as individual motivation, decision-making, interpersonal communication and influence, power and politics, small group behavior, and leadership.

Prerequisites: College -Level Statistics and MGMT 6910. An applied study of key strategic operations theories and methods that facilitate successful management of processes related to the development and delivery of both services and manufactured goods is the focus of the course. Topics include operations strategies, quality management, forecasting, process management, stochastic inventory control and supply chain management, lean thinking, and project management.

Prerequisites: ACCT 6900, MGMT 6910, MKTG 6930, FINC 6940, MGMT 6950, and MGMT 6970. The course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to create, implement, and evaluate the innovative strategies needed for success in today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment. Through appropriate case studies, how real-world companies employ strategy in making critical decisions is explored. Areas of study include formulating relevant corporate action plan and addressing leadership issues inherent in working to create a sustainable competitive advantage.