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    Apr 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Courses

Accounting

  • ACC 601 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: ACC 356
    Accounting concepts and standards. Topics include: accounting cycle; income determination; financial statements; measurement and valuation of assets including cash, investments, receivables, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, and intangibles. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MBC 632  OR MBC 609  
  • ACC 602 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: ACC 357
    Accounting concepts and standards. Topics include: accounting cycle, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, cash flows, income tax allocation, measurement and valuation of liabilities; equity, leases, and pensions. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ACC 601 
  • ACC 610 - Activity Based Costing and Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1.5 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Comparison of the traditional absorption costing systems and the emerging activity-based costing systems with respect to their usefulness for managerial decisions
    PREREQ: MBC 609 
  • ACC 621 - Cost Analysis & Control

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: ACC 363
    In-depth examination of costing products and services, and using cost information in planning and control decisions. Pricing, budgeting, standards, strategic cost systems, just-in-time/backflushing costing, and activity-based costing. Additional work required of graduate students. Junior standing or graduate status.
    PREREQ: MBC 609  OR MBC 632  
  • ACC 652 - Accounting Analytics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Accounting analytics including Benford¿s Law, current and prior period data, anomaly detection, correlation and time series detection, risk assessment and risk scoring, and purchasing card transaction fraud.
  • ACC 677 - International Reporting and Analysis

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: INB 677 
    The implications of differences in international financial reporting practices for financial analysis and decision making. Foreign currency translation, mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, taxation, derivatives, and risk management.
    PREREQ: ACC 602  OR ACC 357
  • ACC 685 - Principles of Taxation

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: ACC 385
    Tax planning and taxation of business transactions, such as basis, gains, losses, nontaxable exchanges, depreciation, amortization, other business deductions, and tax credits. Research and communication skills. Extra work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MBC 609  OR MBC 632 
  • ACC 725 - Financial Statement Analysis

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The role of financial statement information in assessing a firm’s performance, prospects, and value. Financial analysis, equity valuation, competitive analysis, merger and acquisition analysis, international financial statement analysis.
    PREREQ: ACC 602  OR ACC 357
  • ACC 726 - Auditing Theory/Practice

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: ACC 476
    Audit practice and reporting on financial statements. Audit standards, the demand for auditing, and regulatory, legal, and ethical influences on auditors. Audit objectives, evidence, control environment, and risk assessments. Case studies and problems. Extra work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ACC 602  OR ACC 357
  • ACC 736 - Strategic Cost Analysis

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Contemporary cost accounting systems in relation to strategic decisions and control of various economic organizations. Emphasizing activity-based costing, activity-based management, and integrated cost systems.
    PREREQ: ACC 621  OR ACC 363
  • ACC 744 - History of Regulation of Trade and Business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course explores the legal and moral principles of business and trade regulation over 5,000 years, including: ancient regulation of prices, usury laws, licensing, and other concepts as they evolved into our current system.
  • ACC 745 - Property and Tax from Ancient Athens to Modern America

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course covers how the ancients developed concepts of private property and tax, adjudicated disputes, and developed concepts that influence the law today. Development of legal theory assists in understanding practical applications of the law.
  • ACC 747 - Advanced Auditing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Seminar discussion of advanced auditing research and cases. Topics include the market for assurance services, auditor decision making, audit risk, and information systems auditing.
    PREREQ: ACC 726  
  • ACC 756 - Advanced Financial Accounting

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: ACC 477
    Accounting and reporting for business combinations, foreign currency transactions, derivatives, and governmental entities. Extra work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ACC 602  OR ACC 357
  • ACC 757 - Taxes & Business Strategy

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Incorporating tax costs and benefits into business planning and decision-making. Highlights the problems of entrepreneurs, transfers of businesses, financial reporting affects, business lifecycle and entity choice, and international operations.
    PREREQ: ACC 685  OR ACC 385
  • ACC 760 - Principles of Fraud Examination

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Nature of occupational fraud and abuse in organizations. How and why occupational fraud is committed, detected and deterred; how to proceed if fraud is suspected. Emphasis on asset misappropriation schemes, corruption, and financial statement fraud. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ACC 621  
  • ACC 775 - International Tax Planning and Research

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Issues concerning the taxation of international transactions; various complex issues in partnership and corporate tax planning; issues with joint ventures and consolidated returns filed in the U.S. Permission of instructor required if prerequisite not met.
    PREREQ: ACC 757 
  • ACC 777 - Taxation of Business Entities

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: ACC 481
    Federal taxation of the formation, operation, liquidation, and reorganization of partnerships, subchapter C, subchapter S, and limited liability corporations. Federal taxation of partners and shareholders. Extra work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: ACC 685  OR ACC 385
  • ACC 786 - Fin Sys Analy/Social Inst

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Role of financial management systems in nonprofit organizations such as hospitals, education, government and social programs. System cost analysis, budgeting analysis, impact of people on budgets, cost effectiveness analysis, and developing social accounting systems.
    PREREQ: ACC 601  OR ACC 356
  • ACC 855 - Sem/Acc/Thry:Current Devp

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Current developments in financial and managerial accounting theory. Research studies and pronouncements by authoritative accounting organizations. Areas of controversy. Papers on selected topics required.
  • ACC 860 - Research in Accounting

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Directed readings and individual research into controversial and special areas of accounting. Papers presented on selected topics.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  • ACC 960 - Doctoral Seminar

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable

Business Administration

  • BUA 600 - Selected Topics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BUA 650 - Managing Sustainability: Purpose, Principles, and Practice

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 650 
    Dynamics and interdependence of economic, social, and environmental systems. Sustainable management frameworks, tools, and metrics. Local, national, and international implications. Relevance of technology, ethics, law, and policy. Interdisciplinary emphasis.
  • BUA 651 - Strategic Managment and the Natural Environment

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 651 
    Sustainability from firm perspective. Regulatory, international, resource, market, and social drivers of environmental strategy. Impact of sustainability-related strategies on competitive advantage and potential liability.
    PREREQ: BUA 650  OR ECS 650 
  • BUA 670 - Experience Credit

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Evaluation by written or oral reports or an examination. Prereq: permission of the department, assigned instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • BUA 690 - Independent Study

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Exploration of a problem or problems in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  • BUA 759 - Sustainability-Driven Enterprise

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 759  
    CAS in Sustainable Enterprise capstone. Sustainable approaches to complex organizational challenges, opportunities: organizational, industry, stakeholder analysis, sustainability objectives, strategies, and metrics. Multidisciplinary team consulting project.
    PREREQ: (BUA 650  OR ECS 650 ) AND (BUA 651  OR ECS 651 )
  • BUA 786 - Sem/Army Comptrollership

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Courses in individual subject areas are integrated and related to the total resource and general management problems of the Army. Management job of the commander at various levels in the Army organization. Policy making and administration from an overall management point of view with respect to each organization under study. Methods whereby the comptroller, as a member of the staff, can and should assist the commander in the solution of command problems.
  • BUA 787 - Sem/Army Comptrollership

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Courses in individual subject areas are integrated and related to the total resource and general management problems of the Army. Management job of the commander at various levels in the Army organization. Policy making and administration from an overall management point of view with respect to each organization under study. Methods whereby the comptroller, as a member of the staff, can and should assist the commander in the solution of command problems.
  • BUA 897 - Resrch Methods & Projects

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Research project in any selected area; may be area of concentration. Results of research are prepared and presented under supervision of the faculty advisor.
  • BUA 960 - Survey of Research Methods in Business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Quantitative business research techniques for surveys, experiments and archival data analysis including model building, cross sectional and longitudinal models, simultaneous equations, choice models, structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear models, ANOVA, conjoint analysis and survival analysis.
  • BUA 997 - Masters Thesis

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    0-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable
  • BUA 999 - Dissertation

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    0-15 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable

Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises

  • EEE 620 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The process of entrepreneurship in start-up and established corporate environments. Approaches entrepreneurship as both attitudinal and behavioral, with applicability in a variety of contexts. Global dimensions of entrepreneurship are investigated as they relate to the independent and corporate entrepreneur. Cannot be repeated for credit. Must be admitted to a graduate program at SU.
  • EEE 621 - Corporate Entrepreneurship

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: EEE 420
    Examination of the application of entrepreneurship concepts and behaviors within established organizations, assessment of factors contributing to a company’s entrepreneurial orientation, and identification of ways to foster higher levels of entrepreneurship within firms.
  • EEE 625 - Venture Capital

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Financing issues as they relate to entrepreneurial ventures. The financial needs and financing strategies of growth-oriented ventures are highlighted. Stages of entrepreneurial finance are investigated. The roles of valuation, deal structures and negotiation tactics are explored.
  • EEE 630 - Entrepreneurship in Engineering and Science

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The intersection of engineering and entrepreneurship, focusing on the commercialization of new technologies into start-up ventures. Types of technologies, technology life cycles, windows of opportunity, the market chasm, and intellectual property as these issues apply to venture creation by those with technical backgrounds.
  • EEE 640 - Social Entrepreneurship

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Examination of the opportunities and challenges associated with using entrepreneurial solutions to address social problems. Course integrates management, evaluation, and analytical techniques to support the launch, operation, and expansion of social purpose organizations.
  • EEE 643 - Emerging Enterprise Consulting

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Students work in consulting teams to assist small local firms and entrepreneurs. Problems are isolated and solutions are then developed and implemented. A team consultant’s report is then prepared.
  • EEE 644 - Dilemmas and Debates in Entrepreneurship

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: EEE 444
    Designed around a series of critical dilemmas confronted by entrepreneurs when creating and growing a venture. Entrepreneurs explore with students the issues surrounding these dilemmas in a structured format. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • EEE 652 - International Entrepreneurship

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: INB 652 
    Double Numbered with: EEE 452
    A fusion of two areas of study: global business and entrepreneurship. The theories, concepts, and tools of international business are discussed from the perspective of the entrepreneur. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • EEE 664 - Entrepreneurial Empowerment

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Double Numbered with: EEE 464
    Hands-on course that introduces students to the South African context, township entrepreneurship, the basics of the consulting process, the Supporting Emerging Enterprise consulting model, and approaches to managerial issues in emerging enterprises. Offered in South Africa only.
  • EEE 670 - Experience Credit

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • EEE 675 - Entrepreneurial Family Business Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: EEE 375
    Examines family business issues, such as managing relationships, communication and conflict, ownership and governance, strategy, and succession. Focus is entrepreneurial management of family firms, including maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the firm and across generations. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • EEE 676 - Advanced Topics in Family Business Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: EEE 476
    Covers advanced topics in family business management, such as taxation, establishment of trusts and estates, legal transfer of ownership, legal forms and valuation. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • EEE 682 - Entrepreneurial Marketing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: EEE 382
    The interface between entrepreneurship and marketing, including both the role of entrepreneurial thinking in marketing practice, and the marketing issues in new ventures. Exploration of emerging marketing forms, including guerilla, viral, and buzz marketing. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MBC 636  
  • EEE 900 - Selected Topics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • EEE 930 - Theoretical Foundations of Entrepreneurship

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    History, direction, and substance of developments in the field of entrepreneurship. Advanced topics related to theoretical foundations and the advancement of research within the field. Admission to doctoral program in the School of Management is required.
  • EEE 932 - Contemporary Entrepreneurship Research

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A broad survey of major topics in contemporary entrepreneurship research. Covers the primary theoretical underpinnings of the field and to important entrepreneurship topics.

Finance

  • FIN 600 - Selected Topics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • FIN 607 - Bank Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1.5 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course will describe how a bank operates and the unique set of financial statements and terms that are specific to the banking industry.
  • FIN 643 - Real Estate Capital Markets

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: RES 643 
    Real estate debt and equity instruments. Primary and secondary mortgage markets, mortgage banking, loan instruments, and securitization. Lender and borrower decisions regarding real estate financing. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: FIN 751  OR FIN 756 
  • FIN 652 - Working Capital Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: FIN 452
    Introduction to corporate financial decision-making related to daily operations, including balanced scorecard use, financial forecasting, management of current assets and liabilities, international issues, and use of information technology. Case studies are emphasized. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • FIN 653 - New and Emerging Markets

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: INB 653 
    Analysis of the business, economic, and financial environment of emerging markets. Portfolio investment analysis and corporate financial policy and strategies in emerging markets.
  • FIN 654 - Financial Analytics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    An introduction to methods and tools useful in decision-making in the financial industry, including: macroeconomic event studies, analysis of term structures, Morningstar equity data, style analysis, credit card receivables, trading analytics, execution algorithms, etc.
  • FIN 657 - International Financial Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: INB 657 
    Major financial decisions of international firms in context of special risks and opportunities. Foreign direct investment theory.
    PREREQ: MBC 633 
  • FIN 659 - Introduction to Derivatives

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: FIN 459
    Pricing, market structure, hedging, trading strategies, arbitrage relationships, and applications to corporate securities for options and futures contracts, swaps, and other derivative instruments. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MBC 633 
  • FIN 660 - Fixed Income Securities

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Pricing, market structure, hedging, trading strategies for fixed income derivative securities like swaps, swaptions, caplets, floorlets, and credit risk derivative instruments.
  • FIN 664 - Institutional Trading

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: FIN 464
    The course focuses on the practical aspects and costs of trading, and will facilitate an understanding of the trading problem, including order types, order routing processes and latest developments in securities markets and regulations. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • FIN 665 - The Securities Market

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: FIN 465
    Role and nature of securities markets in our economy and the needs they serve. Market concept; criteria for studying the effectiveness of securities markets.
    PREREQ: MBC 633 
  • FIN 666 - Value Investing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: FIN 466
    The fundamentals of value investing through the analysis of public corporate businesses and the securities and credit instruments they issue. Investment vs. speculation. Real world cases and applications. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MBC 633 
  • FIN 668 - Seminar in Finance

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: FIN 468
    Specialized work for advanced students on particular phase or topic in finance. Reading, reports, and thesis.
    PREREQ: MBC 633 , ECN 601 
  • FIN 669 - Distress Investing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Double Numbered with: FIN 469
    The course prepares you to understand, analyze and evaluate investments in the securities of companies in financial distress. Uses a practical approach to learning as well as hands on experience analyzing actual special situations.
  • FIN 672 - Case Studies in Real Estate Investment and Finance

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: RES 672 
    Double Numbered with: FIN 472
    The course examines different areas of the real estate market. Analysis of the real estate space market, the real estate capital markets, cash flow analysis and different financing techniques, with examples in different property types. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • FIN 673 - Control Investing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: FIN 473
    What control investors do and how they do it: friendly and hostile takeovers, leveraged buyouts and other contests for control are covered.
    PREREQ: FIN 666 
  • FIN 741 - Risk Management: Credit Risk

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1.5 credit(s) Irregularly
    Quantitative models dealing with default risk. Credit risk models, credit derivative markets, credit default swaps and linked notes, credit spread options, basket default swaps.
    PREREQ: MBC 633  AND MBC 638 
  • FIN 742 - Risk Management: Operational Risk

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1.5 credit(s) Irregularly
    Evaluation and management of operational risk in a banking/financial institution environment. Regulatory risk and capital requirements. Theoretical and practical aspects of operational risk models.
    PREREQ: MBC 627 , MBC 628 , MBC 631 , AND MBC 638 
  • FIN 751 - Corporate Financial Policy & Strategy

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Advanced issues in corporate investment decisions, dividend and debt policy, corporate restructuring, risk management, and corporate governance.
    PREREQ: ECN 604 , MBC 633 , AND MBC 638  
  • FIN 755 - Applied Financial Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected applications of financial analysis and theory to firm problems. Topics vary as financial environment changes. Mergers, acquisitions, ESOP leveraged leasing, etc. Seminar method, written and oral reports, case analyses.
    PREREQ: MBC 633 
  • FIN 756 - Investment Analysis

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For students desiring preparation for professional investment work. Detailed analysis of individual securities and application of analytical methods to portfolio management.
    PREREQ: MBC 633 , MBC 638 
  • FIN 758 - Portfolio Analysis and Theory

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Practical as well as theoretical problems of modern portfolio selection techniques and analysis. Independent, empirical work by the student and important macro implications of portfolio selection.
    PREREQ: FIN 756 , MAS 766 /ISM 743
  • FIN 761 - Financial Modeling

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Build models for financial statement analysis, valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, portfolio selection, interest rate risk, option valuation, and other areas of finance using a computer tool such as Microsoft Excel.
    PREREQ: FIN 751  OR FIN 756 
  • FIN 827 - Corporate Financing Transactions

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1.5-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course combines diverse aspects of business and law education in a transaction-based setting. It guides students through a syndicated commercial loan, including the structuring, negotiation, pricing, and documentation.
  • FIN 855 - Financial Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theory of financial decision making, consumption and investment decisions. Selected problems of application of corporate policy including capital budgeting under uncertainty, leasing, corporate growth, mergers, liquidation, and reorganization. Theoretical and empirical aspects of valuation.
    PREREQ: FIN 751 , MAS 766 
  • FIN 856 - Analytical Methods/Managerial Research

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected topics in mathematical programming simulation, the general linear model, and numerical taxonomy as applied to research in the field of management. Individual research projects developed by the student. Can be taken more than once depending on the student’s interest and permission of the instructor. Knowledge of FORTRAN IV or PL/1 is assumed.
  • FIN 960 - Grad Seminar in Finance

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Readings, discussions, and reports for doctoral candidates.
    Repeatable

International Business

  • INB 651 - Management in a Cross-cultural Environment

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Factors that have an impact on managerial effectiveness in an international organization: language, religion, values and attitudes, educational structure, social organization, technology, political climate, and legal environment. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: SOM 354
  • INB 652 - International Entrepreneurship

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: EEE 652 
    Double Numbered with: INB 452
    A fusion of two areas of study: global business and entrepreneurship. The theories, concepts, and tools of international business are discussed from the perspective of the entrepreneur. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • INB 653 - New and Emerging Markets

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: FIN 653 
    Analysis of the business, economic, and financial environment of emerging markets. Portfolio investment analysis and corporate financial policy and strategies in emerging markets.
  • INB 657 - International Financial Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: FIN 657 
    Major financial decisions of international firms in context of special risks and opportunities. Foreign direct investment theory.
    PREREQ: MBC 633 
  • INB 677 - International Reporting and Analysis

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ACC 677 
    The implications of differences in international financial reporting practices for financial analysis and decision making. Foreign currency translation, mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, taxation, derivatives, and risk management.
    PREREQ: MBC 631 
  • INB 759 - The Law of Global Business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: LPP 759 
    The legal environment of international business: the framework of international law and organizations influencing the transactions of international business. Topics include the international law, international contracts, customs, and world trade law.
  • INB 769 - International Business Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Strategic decision-making in the international environment. Critical factors in growth and stability, profitability, market share, and return on investment. Relationship between the enterprise and its legal, economic, political, and cultural environments.

Independent Study Degree Program

  • ISM 615 - Microeconomics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester

Law and Public Policy

  • LPP 755 - Law of Business Organizations

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: LPP 455
    Legal aspects of organizations formed to carry on business enterprises: agencies, partnerships, and corporations.
    PREREQ: LPP 255 OR MBC 643 
  • LPP 756 - Land Development Law

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: LPP 456
    Regulations pertaining to land development. Nuisances, eminent domain, regulatory takings, zoning, growth, management controls, environmental impact analysis, and protection of sensitive land areas.
    PREREQ: LPP 255 OR MBC 643 
  • LPP 757 - Law of Commercial Transactions

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: LPP 457
    Legal aspects of commercial transactions. Contracts, sale of goods, commercial paper, and secured transactions.
    PREREQ: LPP 255 OR MBC 643 
  • LPP 758 - Environmental Law and Public Policy

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: LPP 458
    Range of environmental problems from a legal and public policy viewpoint: air, water, and toxics pollution; solid and hazardous waste; and environmental planning.
  • LPP 759 - The Law of Global Business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: INB 759 
    The legal environment of international business: the framework of international law and organizations influencing the transactions of international business. Topics include the international law, international contracts, customs, and world trade law.
    PREREQ: LPP 255 AND SCM 265
  • LPP 765 - Social Influences On Business

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Various environmental factors that control and enhance the conduct of business. Nature, function, impact, and development of such factors. Matters of current interest.
  • LPP 766 - Seminar in Business-Government Relations

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Topics in business-government relations, including regulation of competition, trade practices, securities, communications, utilities, and employment. Joint business-government ventures. Governmental promotion of business activity. Government purchasing and contracting.
  • LPP 767 - Management and Ethics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: LPP 467
    Ethical dilemmas encountered by managers of organizations. Individual ethical responsibility versus role responsibility. Pressures within organizations to violate ethical duties. How an organization can be managed so that employees can deal effectively with ethical dilemmas. Extra work required of graduate students.

Marketing Management

  • MAR 600 - Selected Topics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • MAR 653 - Marketing Analytics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Marketing analytics techniques including discriminant analysis, logit, cluster analysis, factor analysis, and conjoint analysis. Marketing decision support models such as new product diffusion, test-market, price and sales promotion decision models.
  • MAR 655 - Customer Relationship Management with Systems Applications and Products

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: MIS 655 , SCM 655 
    Integration of marketing, supply-chain and technology management aspects of customer relationship management. Operational, analytical and collaborative processes supported by SAP’s integrated software. Actual use of SAP software, including Business Data Warehouse, with best-practice processes.
  • MAR 721 - Marketing and the Internet

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The course focuses on how traditional marketing approaches have to be modified to take advantage of the reach and capabilities of the internet, from understanding customer needs to after sales customer services.
    PREREQ: (MBC 603  AND MBC 604 ) OR MBC 636  
  • MAR 741 - Marketing Community and Public Service Agencies

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Design, implementation, and control of marketing programs for community and public service agencies: performing arts, health care, urban planning, police, educational, scientific, and technical organizations
  • MAR 745 - Strategic Brand Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Concepts and tools acquired from various marketing courses to develop analytical and decision-making skills for planning and implementing a marketing strategy from the brand manager’s point of view.
    PREREQ: MBC 604  OR MBC 636 
  • MAR 751 - Environmental Influences on Innovation

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Major environmental forces that shape innovation policy from a technology, market, international, economic, social, and political-legal perspective. Managerial response to environmental forces.
    PREREQ: MBC 636 
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