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  • 790.616 Statistics for Business

    Students learn statistical techniques for further study in business, economics, and finance. The course covers sampling distributions, probability, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, basic modeling, analysis of variance, and chi-square testing. The course emphasizes statistics to solve management problems. Case studies, spreadsheets, and computer software are used. (3 credits)

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  • 790.701 The Business Concept

    The primary purpose of this project is to introduce participants to the learning methodology that is used in the program. They also become acquainted with each other and learn to use the information technology to conduct research and collaborate. The project is a macro-level project that looks at the business as a business and helps participants develop an understanding of the business concept and business models, and develop a framework that can be used to incorporate more micro-level learning in future projects. There is an attempt to insure that the project utilizes a situation that is current in the news. (6 credits)

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  • 790.702 Developing and Introducing a New Product or Service Offering

    This project helps participants develop a more complete understanding of a business model from all perspectives of the value chain, from customer to suppliers. Further, participants are introduced to the concept of innovation and of making a business case. Participants actually design a new product/service/offering concept, develop a plan to introduce and market it, and perform the demand and financial analysis necessary to make the case and sell their concept to management. (6 credits)

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  • 790.703 Developing Strategy

    This project focuses on the future. The basic project requirement is to help a company determine what actions to take now to maximize the probability of long-term success given rapid change and environmental turbulence. Participants focus on futures analysis, in-depth industry analysis, competitive intelligence, analysis of strategic and financial strength, identification of distinctive competencies, scenario development, etc. They are required to develop and articulate a vision for a company and develop a strategy to implement that vision. (6 credits)

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  • 790.704 Global Competition and International Trade

    In this project, participants develop an understanding of international trade and global business. They learn how to perform country analysis, including issues of continuous change and country risk; how to understand and incorporate consideration of cultural differences, laws and rules, international monetary issues, etc. This is often an excellent project to do with a live company. (6 credits)

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  • 790.706 Entrepreneurial Activity-Commercializing an Invention

    This project helps participants understand the product (service) development and introduction process. They are confronted with the problem of determining the market for a product that does not exist and finding financing for an "idea." As part of the project, they develop a business plan to present to venture capitalists or upper management. This is often an excellent project to do with a live client (incubation center or innovation center). (6 credits)

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  • 790.709 Focus on Self I

    This individual project targets areas of emphasis important to the individual participants. Each participant is encouraged to engage in a project that relates in some way to current or anticipated work responsibilities. Participants also complete and defend an "end-of-first-year" activity on their Individual Learning Plan and their professional portfolio during this project. (6 credits)

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  • 790.740 MBA Case Competition- Elective

    Under the direction of the Advisor, the student will work with the National or International Case Competition Team to apply strategy formulation and implementation methods to corporate systems. The student will develop general management skills and learn to integrate and apply previous coursework to strategic management problems. Analytic, integrative and decision-making skills are developed through case discussions using team presentations. (3 credits)

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  • 790.780 Graduate Internship in Business Management

    This elective course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge gained in the MBA Program to a specific business experience. The internship is designed to expose students to business situations and projects that will provide opportunities to learn and apply new concepts. The internship will involve working on-site at a sponsor’s location for an agreed upon duration. An internship proposal must be formally requested and approved by the Director of the MBA Program or his/her designee. Sponsors are subject to approval by the MBA Programs Office. At the conclusion of the experience, the student prepares a report and/or briefing based upon the agreement of the internship.

    Notes: This course is open only to students enrolled in the MBA Program. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 27 total credits inclusive of all foundation courses. Transfer courses are not counted in this number. (3 credits)

    Prerequisite(s): BU.761.625 AND BU.790.609 AND BU.790.611 AND BU.790.614 AND BU.790.615 AND BU.790.616

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  • 790.801 Competitive Strategy

    Students integrate and apply previous course work to strategic management problems. Analytic, integrative, and decision-making skills are developed through case discussions using team presentations.

    Notes: Open only to MBA students. (3 credits)

    Prerequisite(s): BU.753.701 AND BU.756.701 AND BU.761.700 AND BU.761.731 AND BU.762.703 AND BU.771.732 AND BU.771.750

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  • 790.710 Focus on Self II

    This individual project targets areas of emphasis important to the individual participants. Each participant is encouraged to engage in a project that relates in some way to current or anticipated work responsibilities. Participants also complete activity on their Individual Learning Plan and their professional portfolio during this project. (6 credits)

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  • 790.708 Business, Public Policy, and the Broader Environment

    This project focuses on the interrelationships between business and government. The consideration can range from government regulations to business lobbying efforts. Obviously, the issue of corporate social responsibility is also a part of the participants' consideration. Participants also focus on the interrelationships among business and its environmental context. The social, political, technological, and economic environments are all potential targets. While any particular project may emphasize the interaction of business and a single environmental element, the total environmental system is the major target for learning in this project. (6 credits)

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  • 790.707 Improving Operations

    This project focuses on contemporary approaches that companies use to improve operations - improve quality, lower costs, improve responsiveness, etc. Approaches such as Total Quality Management, Reengineering, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Time-Based Competition, Customer Service programs, and Mass Customization are examples of the types of approaches that will be considered. (6 credits)

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