This capstone course examines advanced management techniques and theories combining important elements from organizational and strategic studies. The major focus of the course will be the development of strategic actions in response to issues emanating in the external environment as well as those found within the organization. Application of current and emerging strategic theory through case analysis and computer simulations are emphasized.
This course provides an overview of change theories and project management practices, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities when enacting organizational change and directing projects. Application of change management tools, research, and methodologies are considered, along with project planning, execution, and constraints. The skills required by change agents and project managers to work with, lead, and influence teams to achieve high quality results within organizations are also addressed.
The principal focus of the course is to explore the use of quantitative analysis as a decision-making tool. Topics include decision analysis, linear and integer programming, sensitivity analysis, inventory management, time series analysis and forecasting and schedule control for project management.
This course focuses on understanding the global environment in terms of interrelated geopolitical, legal, cultural, economic, and competitive issues.
This course explores the tools of microeconomics analysis with an emphasis on decision-making in domestic and international management settings. Topics include demand theory, supply, the price system, cost analysis, market structures, factor pricing, decision criteria, and international economics. The course integrates economic reasoning with statistical techniques in order to facilitate decision-making conditions of uncertainty.
This course addresses research and writing techniques required in a graduate program and for success in the business environment. Scholarly research, article reviews, report preparation, and ethical standards are covered, along with APA style. Preparation of team research projects is also included.