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Units |
Prerequisite |
BU 5010 |
Operations Management |
3 |
BU 4001, AT 5100 |
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This course presents an introduction to the scientific methods used to investigate problems concerned with the designing, planning and conducting of operations within an organization. Mathematical methods of operations research are stressed. Topics studied include linear programming, decision analysis, mathematical programming, inventory theory, forecasting, and Markov decision processes. |
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BU 5011 |
Management of Information Systems and Technology |
3 |
Basic computer software application knowledge and experience |
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Managing information systems has become a task for all levels of managers and all functional areas of the business. In today’s digital firm there is no escaping the opportunities (as well as the challenges) that technology brings. This course focuses on understanding the nature of the digital firm and the key issues in organizing and managing IT resources in a global environment. Managers of digital firms need to identify the challenges facing their firms; understand the technologies that will help them meet these challenges; design business processes to take advantage of the technologies; and create management procedures and policies to implement the required changes. |
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BU 5030 |
International Business Management |
3 |
None |
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This course is a study of international management focusing on the role of executive, middle, and front-line management in directing and improving organizational performance in a global environment. Major topics include strategic, cultural, behavioral, legal, socio-ethical issues, and functional aspects of international management. Concepts covered include the management of various types of international risk, strategic planning, operations, communications, negotiations, legal and socio-ethical issues facing modern institutions. Development of management systems, as well as, the functions, strategies, and structures of management will be discussed. This course will, integrate the management of the international firm with the implications of international business.
Additionally, the functional areas of international business such as human resources, manufacturing, marketing, finance, and management information systems (MIS) will be examined from a managerial perspective. This principles and functions of management will be integrated, resulting in a model for developing and building businesses in the global community. Students will be exposed to the tools of management used in the international environment - techniques that will be further developed through the balance of the core curriculum. |
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BU 5040 |
Managerial Communication |
3 |
None |
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This course provides the student with the basics of effective business writing and speaking communication skills. Students will learn to communicate concisely and quickly under various business situations and will become familiar with the tools of general visual, verbal and written business communication. This course teaches the student to use communication as a tool to achieve business success in promoting, funding, marketing or defending their business image. Topics may include but are not limited to visual, written and verbal communication including public speaking. |
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BU 5050 |
Business Law and Contract |
3 |
None |
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This course provides the basic theory of contracts and the law the covers offerees and offerors. Students will learn to evaluate types of contracts, and will become familiar with the concepts of verbal and written contracts and contract damages. The course also addresses common contract nomenclature. The course ends with a focus on the student’s ability to read and decipher not only the validity of a contract, but also its value as it relates to business progress. |
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BU 5055 |
International Business Law / Contracts |
3 |
BU 5050 |
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This course examines laws regulating international activities, including managerial issues, trade, licensing and investment from an international managerial perspective. Students will study the function and importance of public international law, as well as the role of public and private international organizations in setting standards and guidelines for international business. This course also examines the legal aspects of establishing an overseas operation; joint venturing abroad; using a foreign distributor and exporting technology. Emphasizing practical application and theory of international business law, this course examines how firms conduct business among the countries of the world. |
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