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MGMT 502 COST MANAGEMENT Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Introduction to the use of financial and cost information by managers in budgeting, resource allocation, pricing, quality control, and other contexts to help managers set goals and monitor and evaluate performance. Required for M.B.A. Prereq- Acco 501 or Mgmt 501, graduate standing and permission of the school. 001 TTH 09:45AM-11:15AM Epstein, Marc *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 TTH 02:15PM-03:45PM TBA Epstein, Marc *CURRENT ENR: 0 003 TTH 08:00AM-09:30AM TBA Epstein, Marc *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 507 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS I (LEAD Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Explores different perspectives on leadership and management. Considers how leadership and management complement each other and what constitutes effective leadership in business situations. Required for M.B.A. Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school. 001 MW 09:45AM-11:15AM Love, E. *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 MW 08:00AM-09:30AM TBA Love, E. *CURRENT ENR: 0 003 MW 02:15PM-03:45PM TBA Love, E. *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 511 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND CHANGE MANAGEM Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Emphasizes understanding what constitutes effective organizational design; considers both the "macro" designing of change initiatives and the "micro" execution of those initiatives. Required for M.B.A. Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school. 001 MW 09:45AM-11:15AM Love, E. *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 MW 08:00AM-09:30AM TBA Love, E. *CURRENT ENR: 0 003 MW 02:15PM-03:45PM TBA Love, E. *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 541 MACROECONOMICS Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Examination of the global economic environment that serves as a backdrop for business decision making, with emphasis on the key macroeconomic policy goals and tools and how they affect exchange rates, interest rates, business cycles, and long-term economic growth. Required for M.B.A. Prereq- ADMN 541 or MGMT 540 and permission of the school. 001 TTH 12:30PM-02:00PM Ostdiek, Barbara *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 TTH 09:45AM-11:15AM TBA Ostdiek, Barbara *CURRENT ENR: 0 003 TTH 02:15PM-03:45PM TBA Ostdiek, Barbara *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 561 BUSINESS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Study of how public policy influences the competitive environment of the firm. Examines the major political institutions and actors--Congress, the President, interest groups, the media, and administrative agencies--that shape U.S. public policy. Students then gain an understanding of how public policy is crafted in the U.S. by analyzing business political strategies and formulating several of their own. Required for M.B.A. Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school. 001 MW 12:30PM-02:00PM Ostdiek, Donald *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 MW 02:15PM-03:45PM TBA Ostdiek, Donald *CURRENT ENR: 0 003 MW 09:45AM-11:15AM TBA Ostdiek, Donald *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 565 GLOBALIZATION OF BUSINESS Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Examination of the increasing importance of trade and the global economy to U.S. business by focusing first on the industrial winners and losers of free trade and protectionism and then by examining the major laws and agencies governing trade between the U.S. and its industrial competitors. Finally, the course examines the main challenges for foreign investment in some of U.S. firms' most important markets, such as Japan, China, and Mexico. Require for M.B.A. Prereq- MGMT 561 and permission of the school. 001 MW 12:30PM-02:00PM Schnietz, Karen *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 MW 02:15PM-03:45PM TBA Schnietz, Karen *CURRENT ENR: 0 003 MW 09:45AM-11:15AM TBA Schnietz, Karen *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 574 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Introduction to the design and improvement of operations, including manufacturing technologies, quality management and control, and organizational issues in operations. Required for M.B.A. Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school. 001 TTH 08:00AM-09:30AM Jett, Quintus *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 TTH 02:15PM-03:45PM TBA Jett, Quintus *CURRENT ENR: 0 003 TTH 12:30PM-02:00PM TBA Jett, Quintus *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 597 MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS II Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 ADDED TO SCHEDULE 001 MW 02:15PM-03:45PM Barrett, Deborah *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 TTH 12:30PM-02:00PM TBA O'Sullivan, Elizabeth *CURRENT ENR: 0 003 MW 08:00AM-09:30AM TBA Peters, Elizabeth *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 599 ACTION LEARNING PROJECT Credits 6.00 Spring 2000 Group project in which students, under the guidance of faculty and a corporate liaison, study the scope of improvements needed and examine a company's processes and then provide written recommendations and present findings to senior management. Required for M.B.A. Prereq- graduate standing and permission of the school. 001 TBA TBA TBA *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 601 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Study of how investors, financial analysts, creditors, and managers use financial statement information in evaluating firm performance and in valuing firms. Emphasizes industry and firm-level analysis of accounting information using financial accounting concepts and finance theory. Prereq- ACCO 501 or MGMT 501 and instructor's permission. 001 TTH 04:00PM-05:30PM Ramnath, Sundaresh *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 TTH 04:00PM-05:30PM TBA Ramnath, Sundaresh *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 613 MANAGING FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION I Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 ADDED TO SCHEDULE 001 TTH 12:30PM-02:00PM George, Jennifer *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 619 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Critical examination of director selection, board decision-making processes, chief executive officer evaluation and compensation, the board's role in strategic planning, the impact of external constituencies of governance, and legal aspects of governance. Prereq- graduate standing and instructor's permission. 001 M 06:30PM-09:30PM Currall, Steven *CURRENT ENR: 0 001 Whitaker, Gilbert *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 621 THE NEW ENTERPRISE Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 Study of the economics of new businesses, leadership and motivation, legal and tax aspects of new ventures, and venture capital. Includes preparation of a business plan. Prereq- ADMN 520. 001 W 06:00PM-09:00PM Murphree, Dennis *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 624 REAL ESTATE Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Indentification and analysis of real estate investment and development opportunities. Limited enrollment. Prereq- ADMN 520 and permission of instructor. 001 M 09:45AM-12:25PM Finger, Jerry *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 626 VENTURE CAPITAL Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Overview of the venture capital industry, the organization and operation of venture capital funds, investment methodology, monitoring and portfolio liquidation, leveraged investing, and specialized investments. Prereq- ADMN 520 and permission of instructor. 001 TTH 04:00PM-05:03PM Banks, Stephen *CURRENT ENR: 0 001 Gill, Jack *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 627 ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 The "needs" approach to buying and selling businesses, enterprise valuation, deal and contract structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts. Limited enrollment. Prereq- ADMN 520 and permission of instructor. 001 TTH 09:45AM-11:15AM Napier, H. *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 632 E COMMERCE Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 An overview of electronic commerce, including an examination of methods used to create and manage a business on the Internet. Prereq- ACCO 523 or MGMT 530 or instructor's permission. 001 TTH 08:00AM-09:30AM Napier, H. *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 633 BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 The origins of reengineering, current methods for reorganizing a corporation around business processes, reengineering's relationship to systems development, and the relevance of developing modern information systems around business processes. Prereq- ACCO 523 or MGMT 530 or instructor's permission. 001 M 09:45AM-12:25PM Clayton, Donald *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 636 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DATABASE DESIGN Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 The fundamentals of relational database design, including the process of data normalization. Includes conceptual data models as well as physical database design techniques. Students gain experience with the major components of structured query language (SQL), including declarative referential integrity and the use of triggers and stored procedures in maintaining database integrity. Prereq- ACCO 523 or MGMT 530 or instructor's permission. 001 M 09:45AM-12:25PM Clayton, Donald *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 637 COMPETITIVE USES OF INFO TECHNOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 Examination of the use of information technology in a competitive strategy. Prereq- ACCO 523 or MGMT 530 or instructor's permission. 001 TTH 05:45PM-07:15PM Baker, John *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 639 HOWARE MATURE MARKETS ADOPTING TO E. BUS Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 A case study in the oil and gas sector. 001 M 06:00PM-09:00PM Ward, Richard *CURRENT ENR: 0 001 Morestead, Stuart *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 640 SEMINAR IN INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO MG Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 We will review recent advances in financial theory and research concerning asset pricing and portfolio management. The course will focus on classic issues in investment finance as well as focus on new and exciting issues at the cutting edge of finance. 001 MW 12:30PM-02:00PM Ikenberry, David *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 644 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT II Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Continuation of MGMT 643. Prereq- MGMT 643. 001 T 06:00PM-09:00PM Russo, Steven *CURRENT ENR: 0 001 McAshan, Robert *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 646 CORPORATE FINANCIAL STRATEGY Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Exploration of value creation, diversification, risk-benefit analysis, tax policy, and present value, with emphasis on practical problems of the corporation. Enrollment is limited. Prereq- ADMN 547 or MGMT 647 and permission of instructor. 001 W 09:45AM-12:25PM Ross, David *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 648 APPLICATIONS TO INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIA Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 Introduction of topics in asset pricing and portfolio management. Prereq- MGMT 543, ACCO 521, or instructor's permission. Designated as first year elective. 001 MW 08:00AM-09:30AM Wang, Fu-Kuo *CURRENT ENR: 0 002 MW 12:30PM-02:00PM TBA Wang, Fu-Kuo *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 650 FUTURES AND OPTIONS II Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Study of futures and options contracts within a valuation framework that emphasizes determinants of contract value and provides a context for evaluating hedging and speculative trading strategies. Includes the application of valuation principles to derivative markets such as stocks, stock indexes, fixed-income securities, and currencies. Prereq- MGMT 543 and Fall Finance elective or permission of instructor. 001 TTH 12:30PM-02:00PM Fleming, Jeff *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 651 FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 Study of fixed income markets in the U.S. and abroad, with emphasis on the determination of risk and return of fixed income securities, derivatives, and portfolio management. Prereq- MGMT 645 or 647. 001 MW 02:15PM-03:34PM Wang, Fu-Kuo *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 652 INVESTMENT BANKING Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Analysis of the characteristics of the investment banking industry, with emphasis on corporate financial transactions. Includes public offerings, private placements of debt and equity, and mergers and acquisitions. Prereq- MGMT 543 and Fall Finance elective or permission of instructor. 001 W 06:00PM-09:00PM TBA *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 656 ENERGY DERIVATIVES Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 001 MW 12:30PM-02:00PM Kramer, Tim *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 658 INTERNATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 This course focuses on an applied risk management project. The hands-on experience will allow in-depth analysis and understanding of practical risk management issues and exposure to different risk management tools, Prereq- ACCO 521 or MGMT 543, and MGMT 657 (no exceptions). 001 TTH 09:45AM-11:15AM Ostdiek, Barbara *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 661 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Exploration of U.S. and foreign law as it relates to the law-business interface of importing-exporting trade problems, foreign operations, and foreign investments. Includes the extraterritorial impact of U.S. law, corporate organization, foreign exchange, joint ventures, withdrawal from foreign ventures, and third-country manufacturing. Prereq- ADMN 562 or MGMT 561 or permission of instructor. 001 W 09:00AM-11:45AM Hannan, John *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 672 CHANGE COMMINCATIONS Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Course explores the challenges of developing and communicating a change vision and imperative across an entire organization as well as in the business unit of a company. Involves students in analyzing the characteristics of a good vision with strategic objectives, defining effective managers and leaders of the vision and their role in making the vision real, meaningful, and actionable, and learning to execute a meaningful vision development and communication process. Prereq- graduate standing and instructor's permission. 001 TTH 09:45AM-11:15AM Barrett, Deborah *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 675 MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Examination of the creation and maintenance of competitive advantage of a firm through the strategic management of innovation and technology. Includes the creation and enactment of technology strategy and an infrastructure that promotes innovation. Reviews several views of what technology strategy is, its scope and elements, how it can be crafted, what forces act to shape it, and how it can be integrated into the firm's overall business strategy. Examines how management can grow and shape a firm's technological and innovative capabilities to gain competitive advantage. Prereq- graduate standing and instructor's permission. 001 M 06:00PM-09:00PM Austgen, David *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 676 PROJECT MGMT/PROJECT FINANCE Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Examination of the practice of managing projects and expectations of those who have a vested interest in the projects. Includes an introduction to project finance and decision analysis as additional project management skill sets. The goal is to prepare students for assignments in project management in which they may be required to initiate, support, participate in, supervise, or review projects. Prereq- MGMT 571 or instructor's permission. 001 TH 05:45PM-08:45PM Allen, Paul *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 679 COST AND QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 001 TTH 04:00PM-05:30PM Shook, Joan *CURRENT ENR: 0 001 Parke, Robert *CURRENT ENR: 0 001 Garson, Arthur *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 682 PRICING AND DISTRIBUTION Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Study of the newly emerging paradigm that success of a product lies not only in its acceptance by the end consumer but also in how it reaches the intended consumer, with emphasis on understanding and analyzing the issues, problems, and opportunities characteristic of the channel relationship. The supply-chain management concept is discussed in considerable depth. Prereq- ADMN 581 or MGMT 580 and instructor's permission. 001 MW 12:30PM-02:00PM Krishnan, Trichy *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 683 SERVICE MARKETING Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Exploration of challenges in the marketing of services, with emphasis on service quality, the importance of cross-functional interactions, and the development of breakthrough service organizations. Examines the differences between marketing services and marketing products, service quality, customer satisfaction, the design of services, and service guarantees, by using lectures, discussions, and case analyses. Prereq- ADMN 581 or MGMT 580 and instructor's permission. 001 TTH 02:15PM-03:45PM Kumar, Piyush *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 686 MARKETING RESEARCH Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive look at the marketing research process and the associated data collection techniques that can be used to collect information to better manage the marketing mix. Qualitative, survey-based, and experimental research designs will be discussed. Prereq- ADMN 581 or MGMT 580. Designated as an elective for first year students. 001 TTH 04:00PM-05:30PM Kumar, Piyush *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 693 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 Exploration of the critical role of new products within the corporation and in small businesses, focusing on consumer products. Discusses the critical steps in new product development from ideal generation to business analysis and cross-functional team management to product launch into the marketplace. Students will work in groups to develop their own new products and to prepare the key elements of a new product introduction. Prereq- ADMN 581 or MGMT 580 and instructor's permission. 001 W 09:45AM-12:25PM Lawrence, Patricia *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 697 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 The objective of this course is to help participants better understand research data and special research techniques, including test marketing, advertising research, and new product research. Prereq- ADMN 581 or MGMT 580 and instructor's permission. 001 TBA TBA Klein, Lisa *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 700 INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Independent study or directed reading on an approved project under faculty supervision. Prereq- Graduate standing and special permission. 001 TBA TBA TBA *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 701 TEAM BASED MANAGEMENT CONSULT Credits 2.00 Spring 2000 This course will introduce students to the finer points of team-based management consulting and provide students broad-based experience in facilitation and in working with teams. Students will learn and apply team coaching and individual mentoring by working with first-year Action Learning Project students. Students will provide the forum for students to research best practices in team management in consulting and in MBA settings. 001 TTH 12:30PM-02:00PM Barrett, Deborah *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 703 SPECIAL PROJECTS Credits 1.00 Spring 2000 Prereq- special permission. 001 TBA TBA TBA *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 704 SPANISH COMMERCE I Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 This course is designed to significantly enhance your linguistic and cultural knowledge in an increasingly important commercial language both in the U.S. and abroad. It seeks to provide the student with a solid foundation in the vocabulary and discourse related to functional business areas such as the legal organization of a company structure, international treaties such as NAFTA, MERCOSUR, The European Union, interational sale of goods, direct and indirect investment in Latin America and Spain, commercial paper, intellectual property, conflicts resolution and contracts. This general conceptual and specific lexical foundation will be contextualized geographically and cross-culturally. Prereq- Instructor's permission 001 W 06:00PM-09:00PM Llusa, Pilar *CURRENT ENR: 0 MGMT 751 NEW VENTURE CREATION FOR SCIENCE & ENGIN Credits 3.00 Spring 2000 This course deals with the concepts and theories relevant to the management of new technology based ventures. The primary focus is the start-up process with particular emphasis placed on market issues and resource requirements. Prereq- MGMT 750 or equivalent - also offered as MSCI 604 and CHEM 604. 001 TTH 05:00PM-06:20PM TBA Heeley, Michael *CURRENT ENR: 0
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