College of Business

Note:  Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of "C" or better is required for any course designated as a prerequisite.

Financial Statement Analysis Concepts and Applications (ACG 5176) 3 credits
Prerequisite: ACG 3131 or FIN 3403 and enrolled in Professional Accounting Certificate Program or permission of instructor
Have you ever pondered why there are disagreements over stock valuations? Yet, financial analysts all utilize the same financial statements when determining whether stock value is overpriced or underpriced. This course explores the various tools and techniques utilized by these professional analysts in determining not only “company value” but also its financial health, while recognizing its highly subjective nature.  In particular, the course addresses ratio analysis, valuation techniques, financial statement interpretation, and forensic techniques.

Advanced Accounting 1 (ACG 5205) 3 credits
Prerequisite: ACG 3141 or ACG 6137 with minimum grade of "C"
Have you ever wondered how an international business with production in Asia, a product sold globally and extensive use of tax shelters creates one set of financial statements? In Advanced Accounting, we learn how a global company with multiple subsidiaries and transactions between those subsidiaries consolidates their financial transactions into a single set of financial statements. In addition, we also learn the basics of the formation, operation, and termination of partnerships.

Accounting Applications in E-Commerce (ACG 5464) 3 credits
Prerequisites: 6 credits of upper-division undergraduate accounting 3000 level or higher and enrolled in Professional Accounting Certificate Program or permission of instructor
Much of Accounting Education leans toward theory. But e-Commerce is where theory meets practice. Real-world accounting involves working with clients' diverse e-Commerce platforms. This course focuses on giving students the knowledge and tools needed for successful accounting work within the wide variety of e-Commerce platforms that accountants experience in practice.

Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting Theory  (ACG 5505) 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACG 3141 or ACG 6137 or equivalent and ACG 3341 or ACG 6347 or equivalent
Have you ever wondered how the decision was made to widen a certain road, if your local police department has the most up-to-date training and equipment, how schools will be funded or if the much-needed community park will be built? Have you ever wondered how your donation to a private not-for-profit organization was spent? In this course, you learn about the budgeting, accounting and financial reporting processes for state and local governments and not-for-profit entities and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Not available to students who have completed ACG 4501 or its equivalent. 

IT Auditing Theory and Practice (ACG 5623) 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACG 4651 or ACG 6137 and enrolled in Professional Accounting Certificate Program or permission of instructor
Theory and practice of auditing techniques employed in computer-based accounting systems.

Auditing and Assurance Services 2 (ACG 5647) 3 credits
Prerequisite: ACG 4651 or ACG 6635 with minimum grade of "C"
Do you want to know more about auditing than you learned in ACG 4651? Increase your knowledge by learning about auditing the different transaction cycles and accounts of a business; delve into the AICPA attestation standards, the AICPA compilation and review standards and broaden your horizons by studying the global IFAC Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants and the IAASB International Standards on Auditing. 

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (ACG  5673 ) 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACG 4651 and enrolled in Professional Accounting Certificate Program or permission of instructor
An introduction to the theory and practice of forensic accounting with an emphasis on fraud examination. Designed to develop analytical skills that can be utilized by professionals responsible for the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud.

Internal Auditing (ACG 5677) 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACG 3141 or ACG 6137 and ACG 4651 or ACG 6635 with minimum grades of "C"
Would you like to know the difference between internal and external auditors? Internal auditors work within a company to review processes, evaluate internal controls and assess risks for a wide variety of business activities. This course covers internal audit from a broad perspective that includes information technology, business processes and accounting systems. Topics include internal auditing standards, risk assessment, governance, ethics, audit techniques and emerging issues.

Special Topics (ACG 5932) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and junior standing
The study of a special area of accounting. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

Special Topics (ACG 5933) 1-3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
The study of a special area of accounting. Topics will vary. This course may be repeated for credit.   Grading: S/U

Financial Accounting Concepts (ACG 6027) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Do you want to feel confident discussing business opportunities within an organization? Learn why accounting is the “language of business.” This course not only acquaints you with the basic financial statements such as Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows but also elaborates upon the valuation methodologies for each financial account. Upon course completion, students have a solid accounting foundation. This course is only available to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in accounting. 

Advanced Accounting Theory (ACG 6135) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 6137 or ACG 3141
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215 with grade of "S"
Analysis of trends in accounting through review of the major publications of the accounting profession. Emphasis on the structure of accounting theory underlying the concepts of assets and income determination.

Financial Reporting and Accounting Concepts (ACG 6137) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027 
Course covers conceptual and applied issues in financial accounting. Students learn to apply basic research skills in financial accounting with authoritative accounting literature. This course is not available to students who have completed ACG 3131 and 3141. 

Note:  Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of "C" or better is required for any course designated as a prerequisite.

Advanced Financial Reporting and Accounting Concepts (ACG 6138) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 3141 or ACG 6137
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215 with grade of "S"
This course is designed for students who desire to pass CPA exams and engage in the long-term career of professional accounting or high-level corporate accounting. Specifically, this course explores financial accounting rules in today’s volatile capital market environment pertaining to pensions and other post-retirement benefits, investments, fair value measurements and disclosures, equity compensation, accounting changes, earnings per share, foreign currency transactions and translation, and derivatives and hedging. 

Financial Statement Analysis (ACG 6175) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 3141 or ACG 6137 and FIN 6406
Why do some stock analysts suggest that a particular company’s stock is overvalued while others suggest otherwise? They all have the same data. In this course, you explore the world of financial analysis and learn why this discipline is part art/ part science. You learn about the various techniques governing financial analysis along with the valuation of businesses and financial instruments. Further, one learns how to interpret technical accounting financial statement presentations in areas such as pensions, deferred taxes and leases. 

Foreign Study Tour in International Accounting (ACG 6258) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
In this course, students are exposed to a different culture through a study tour that emphasizes the practices and risks faced by U.S. businesses that operate abroad with content on international accounting practices. Students will complete assignments on accounting, auditing, tax, and regulatory issues as these apply to the country visited.

Advanced Analysis and Application of Accounting Data (ACG 6315) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215 with grade of "S"
Analysis of financial and managerial accounting data for users of those data. Meant to provide broad exposure to accounting to graduate students who are not pursuing accounting degrees and who do not have accounting backgrounds. May not be taken for program credit by M.AC. students, MBA (Accounting) students, students with undergraduate degrees in accounting or students who include ACG 5205, 5215, 6138 or 6135) as part of their degrees.

Cost Accounting Theory and Practice (ACG 6347) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027 
Accounting topics for managers, including budgeting, performance measurement, cost analysis, balance scorecards, activity-based costing, and cost functions. This course is not available to students who have completed ACG 3341.

Note:   Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of "C" or better is required for any course designated as a prerequisite.

Business Valuation for Forensic Accountants (ACG 6375) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027
An introductory course designed to provide a solid foundation for students entering the business valuation profession. Course introduces business valuation theory, research methodology, economic and industry analysis, the asset approach, and other introductory topics as well as valuation report writing.

Communication Strategies for Forensic Accountants  (ACG 6376) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to master's program in Accounting
Course provides strategies for communicating effectively as a forensic accountant: (1) writing in discipline-specific language and formats; (2) delivering credible presentations; and (3) adapting messages for various stakeholders.

Business Valuation for Fair Value Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting (ACG 6377) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Enrollment in School of Accounting Executive Programs and ACG 6379
Applies fair value measurement standards and concepts to auditing and financial reporting. Specific financial reporting areas covered include business combinations, intangible assets, alternative investments and contingent consideration. Applies fair value measurement in the context of the auditing standards.

Advanced Accounting Applications in Business Valuation (ACG 6378) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Enrollment in School of Accounting Executive Programs and ACG 6379
Advanced applications in business valuation. The conceptual and practical framework for the determination of the value for specific securities and interests (e.g., stock options); for specific purposes (e.g., estate and gift taxation, buy-sell agreements, employee stock ownership plans and marital dissolutions); and intangible assets (e.g. patents and goodwill).

Business Valuation, Advanced Theory, Concepts and Methodologies (ACG 6379) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Enrollment in School of Accounting Executive Programs and ACG 6375
A study of the advanced theory, concepts and methodologies applicable to business valuation. Applications include cost of capital, valuation report writing, advanced application of the major valuation approaches, valuation synthesis, discounts and premiums, pass-through tax entities and expert witnessing in valuation for litigation, financial reporting, taxation and transactions.

Communication Strategies for Professional Accountants (ACG 6396) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to master's program in Accounting
Beyond competency in accounting tasks, accountants also need to be skilled communicators to gain a competitive edge in the job market and continue career success. This course provides you with effective communication strategies for winning and retaining clients and expediting information exchange. You develop skills with immediate, real-world application: how to relay accounting information clearly and concisely, use appropriate formats, adapt messages for various audiences and deliver credible and persuasive presentations. 

Accounting for E-Commerce (ACG 6465) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027
As Accounting is the language of business, e-Commerce is the driver of business. Consequently, all accounting work involves e-Commerce in some way. So don’t let e-Commerce be the missing ingredient in your accounting education. This course ties together accounting and its driving elements in the areas of technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence and information systems. 

Advanced Accounting Information Systems (ACG 6475) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to master's program in Accounting or permission of instructor and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215 with grade of "S"
Is your personal data safe? Just as important, is your company’s data secure, confidential and accurate? With technology advancing at a record pace, it is difficult for accountants to keep up. Where is our competitive advantage? This course takes a controls-based focus to answer these questions and more as it also goes down the path of implementing new technology according to the system’s development life cycle. 

Advanced Accounting Applications of Data Analytics (ACG 6496) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to master's program; ACG 6686 or ACG 6635 or equivalent; and QMB 3600 or equivalent
Data, data, data. It’s everywhere! Have you ever wondered how data analytics could analyze REAL auditing, forensic accounting and financial statement issues? If so, this is the class for you. Hands-on exercises combine with fundamental data concepts to put you ahead of the game. 

Advanced Digital Forensics in Forensic Accounting (ACG 6498) 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACG 6686 and enrollment in School of Accounting Executive Programs
To meet the needs of employers and clients, today’s accounting professionals must have technological and digital acumen. This course guides students through the process of using computer forensics software to obtain and analyze digital accounting data in a manner that sustains challenges of burden of proof or other challenges from third parties. Students are also guided on the process of using generalized audit software to analyze and interpret complex digital accounting data. 

IT  Auditing (ACG 6625) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 4651 or ACG 6635
A survey of control and auditing techniques employed in computer-based accounting systems.

Auditing Theory and Practice (ACG 6635) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 4401 or ACG 6475 and ACG 3141 or ACG 6137
A study of the role of audits in society, the regulations of the auditing profession, current issues in the profession, and the conduct of an attestation engagement. This course is not available to students who have completed ACG 4651.

Advanced Auditing Theory and Practice (ACG 6655) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 4651 or ACG 6635
A study of the concepts, assumptions, standards, and issues related to contemporary auditing theory and practice.

Internal Auditing Theory and Practice (ACG 6675) 3 credits
Prerequisites: (ACG 3141 or ACG 6137) and (ACG 4651 or ACG 6635)
The theory and practice of internal auditing in the context of risk management governance, ethics and professional standards.

Internal Auditing Cases and Projects (ACG 6678) 3 credits
Prerequisite: ACG 6675
A cases-and-projects approach that covers internal audit from a broad perspective that includes information technology, business processes and accounting systems; the design of business processes; and the implementation of key control concepts. The course uses a case study approach that addresses tactical, strategic, systems and operational areas.

Interviewing for Forensic Accountants and Auditors (ACG 6685) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Enrollment in School of Accounting Executive Programs and ACG 6635 or ACG 4651 or permission of academic director
Learn to dissect fraud by means of the interview process. In this course, you learn to examine a person’s body language and how to conduct interviews of knowledgeable persons to determine the fairness of financial information.

Accounting Fraud Examination Concepts (ACG 6686) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027
In the investigation of fraud, one plus one does not always equal two. In this course, you view fraud from the perspective of the fraudster. You learn that if you understand the person, you understand the fraud. We explore why and how frauds occur through the lens of occupational frauds by looking at proper investigation methods and procedures for both civil and criminal cases.

Accounting Fraud Examination Conduct and Procedures (ACG 6687) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027 with minimum grade of "C"
Detection, investigation and prevention of fraud committed against organizations and individuals rises every year. This course helps you learn how to identify the red flags that indicate there may be fraud and highlight what types of frauds may occur that need your forensic skills. This course introduces many different techniques for identification of fraud and provides you the basis for your future career in accounting forensics (white collar crimes).

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of "C" or better is required for any course designated as a prerequisite.

Forensic Accounting and the Legal Environment (ACG 6688) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027 with minimum grade of "C"
In this course, you learn about the role of federal legislation as it relates to fraud examinations, including laws that preserve the rights of individuals suspected of committing fraud and laws that govern civil and criminal prosecutions, the admittance of evidence and the use of expert witness testimony.

Forensic Accounting, Fraud and Taxation (ACG 6689) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027 with minimum grade of "C"
In this course, you learn about the role of federal legislation as it relates to fraud examinations, including laws that preserve the rights of individuals suspected of committing fraud and laws that govern civil and criminal prosecutions, the admittance of evidence and the use of expert witness testimony.

Directed Independent Study (ACG 6905) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of the School of Accounting
Independent study, research, or another project to extend and integrate the student's knowledge. This is not to be used as a substitute for an existing course.

Special Topics (ACG 6935) 1-3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
The study of a special area of accounting. Topics will vary. This course may be repeated for credit.

Special Topics (ACG 6936) 1-3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
The study of a special area of accounting. Topics vary. This course may be repeated for credit.  Grading: S/U

Internship (ACG 6941) 1-3 credits
Prerequisites: 12 completed ACG or TAX credits beyond ACG 2021, 2071 or 6027, and permission of the School of Accounting internship coordinator
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215 with grade of "S"
Internships represent full-time employment for a minimum of six consecutive weeks and should consist of professional work experiences in accounting, auditing or tax. A presentation and papers are required.

Seminar in Financial Accounting (ACG 7145) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to a Ph.D. program
Critical, in-depth consideration of selected financial accounting topics of particular relevance to current accounting practice.

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of "C" or better is required for any course designated as a prerequisite.

Seminar in Accounting  Information Systems (ACG 7415) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to a Ph.D. program and ACG 6475
This course exposes students to critical areas related to accounting information systems research. Topical areas, for example, include information technology expertise and information technology governance.

Seminar in Auditing (ACG 7646) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to a Ph.D. program
Course covers research in auditing, seminal papers, and streams of research that underlie current topics. Students read and evaluate recent research published in top journals and develop skills to evaluate working papers.

Survey of Behavioral Accounting Research (ACG 7837) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program
This course serves as a survey of behavioral accounting research for doctoral candidates in the business Ph.D., executive concentration, program. The course includes behavioral research methods that are applied to accounting topics that may be of interest to students seeking a business Ph.D. executive concentration. Methods include surveys, experiments and verbal protocols. Topics include accounting education, corporate governance, taxpayer issues, investor judgments and auditor judgments.

Scientific Method in Business (ACG 7884) 3 credits
Prerequisite: College of Business doctoral students only
Provides Business Ph.D. students with an exposure to the major issues and debates on the scientific method in business, including the use and applications of insights from philosophy of science as it pertains to the business disciplines and an introduction to research design.

Survey of Archival Accounting Research (ACG 7886) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program
This course is a survey of archival accounting research for doctoral candidates in the business Ph.D., executive concentration, program. The course includes basic archival accounting research methods and topics that are of interest to students seeking a business Ph.D. executive concentration. Methods include simple regression and event studies. Topics include earnings quality, audit quality, audit fees and executive compensation.

Seminar on Accounting Research and Capital Markets (ACG 7896) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to a Ph.D. program
Critical, in-depth consideration of selected accounting research topics involving capital markets of particular relevance to current accounting practice. Students read and evaluate seminal and recent research published in top journals and develop skills to evaluate working papers and perform accounting research.

Qualifying Research Project (ACG 7916) 3 credits
Accounting Ph.D. students are required during the second summer of the program to complete an independent research project under the supervision of their QRP advisor. The topic and research methodology are based on the student's interest in accounting research. The QRP results in a working paper that will also be presented to the faculty in a workshop.

Summer Paper (ACG 7917) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to Ph.D. program
During the first summer of the program, Accounting Ph.D. students are required to replicate/extend a published research paper under the supervision of the Accounting Ph.D. coordinator. The topic and research methodology are based on the student's interest in accounting research.

Seminar in Current Accounting Research Issues (ACG 7918) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program
Critical, in-depth consideration of selected accounting topics of particular relevance to current accounting practice and research.

Special Topics in Accounting (ACG 7935) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to a Ph.D. program in the College of Business
Special topics in accounting. Content will vary. May be repeated for credit.

Special Topics (ACG 7936) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to a Ph.D. program in the College of Business
Special topics in accounting. Content will vary. May be repeated for credit.   Grading: S/U

Advanced Research in Accounting (ACG 7978) 1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in the College of Business
Supervised research for comprehensive exam preparation, dissertation proposal development and/or scholarly paper writing.  Grading: S/U

Doctoral Dissertation in Accounting (ACG 7980) 1-12 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral candidacy

Seminar in University Business Education (BTE 7175) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing
Provides knowledge and skill development for doctoral-level business students to prepare them for the teaching component of an academic career.

Concepts of Federal Income Tax (TAX 6025) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business master's program and ACG 2021 or ACG 6027
This course give you the ability to understand the basic concepts of federal taxation by using court cases, the Internal Revenue Code, Regulations, and IRS Rulings so that you can analyze fundamental concepts of the federal income tax. You learn how to apply critical thinking skills in the area of federal income taxes.

Note:  Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of "C" or better is required for any course designated as a prerequisite.

Tax Research (TAX 6065) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and TAX 6025 or TAX 4001
Prerequisites or Corequisites: GEB 6215 and TAX 6025
In this course, you learn how to find the answers to tax issues and apply your knowledge of tax research tools to locate, understand and interpret source materials. 

Corporate Taxation (TAX 6105) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and TAX 6025
Prerequisite or Corequisite: TAX 6065
Concepts and principles governing the Federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders. The source and application of U.S. tax authority as it relates to the formation, operation and liquidation of a corporation. The S Corporation is explored as an alternative to the regular corporation and other modes of operation.

Advanced Corporate Taxation (TAX 6115) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and TAX 6105
Concepts and principles governing the Federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders and the source and application of U.S. tax authority as it relates to complex corporate tax problems. Emphasis will be on the rules governing penalty taxes, tax-free divisions and reorganizations, affiliated corporations, consolidated returns, and multinational considerations.

Partnership Taxation (TAX 6205) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and TAX 6025
Prerequisite or Corequisite: TAX 6065
An intensive study of partnership taxation covering such topics as the definition of a partnership, formation of a partnership, compensation of partners, taxing partnership income, and transactions between related parties.

Estates and Trusts: Planning and Taxation (TAX 6405) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and TAX 6025
Prerequisite or Corequisite: TAX 6065
An examination of the principles of estate tax, gift tax, and income tax fiduciaries, beneficiaries, grantors, and other parties. Income with respect to decedents, grant or reversionary trusts, accumulation distributions, and other special problem areas are studied.

International Taxation (TAX 6525) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and TAX 6065 and (TAX 4011 or TAX 6105)
This course examines the fundamental concepts of U.S. taxation of foreign income earned by U.S. taxpayers (outbound investment) and of U.S. income earned by foreign taxpayers (inbound investment). Topics covered include source of income, foreign tax credits, Subpart F, foreign currency translations, the newest tax provisions involving GILTI and FDII, income tax treaties, U.S. taxation of foreign persons and U.S. tax compliance issues. 

State and Local Taxation ( TAX 6605 ) 3 credits
Prerequisite: TAX 4011
An examination of the fundamental concepts of state and local income taxation. The application of the commerce clause and the tax advantages and disadvantages of different forms of business organizations in the context of state and local jurisdictions are studied.

Contemporary Tax Topics (TAX 6875) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and TAX 6025
Prerequisite or Corequisite: TAX 6065
Addresses recent or contemplated changes in tax law, including tax reform proposals and reviews and judicial developments in all areas of taxation. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

IRS Practice and Procedures (TAX 6877) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and TAX 6025
Prerequisite or Corequisite: TAX 6065
Training in tax practice and procedures with an emphasis on IRS rules, procedures and techniques.

Communication Strategies for Tax Accountants  (TAX 6878) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Master of Taxation students only
Tax accountants’ success, along with their reputations and strong client-tax accountant relationships, often depend on communication. This course provides you with effective communication strategies you can immediately apply on the job. You gain real-world skills for gathering important financial data, delivering unfavorable or unexpected news, explaining technical jargon and changing tax laws, and presenting your clients’ cases to the IRS. 

Special Topics of Taxation (TAX 6935) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of the School of Accounting
The study of a special area of taxation. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

Business Law

Business Law for Professional Accountants (BUL 6332) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to a College of Business master's program and BUL 4421 or equivalent
What legal factors must accountants consider to mitigate risk of professional and civil liability?  Whether related to the appropriate application of the Uniform Commercial Code, the correct business entity structure and formation, the interpretation of contractual benefits and duties or potential negligence liability, accountants must consider the various legal ramifications involved in commercial transactions. This course additionally examines the regulatory climate of business, professional responsibility, and potential tort liability.

Business Law and Applied Ethics (BUL 6455) 1.5 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate students only
Corequisites: BUL 4421 and BUL 4422, recommended
This course presents legal and ethical issues that arise in employment settings and provides students with ethical decision-making tools to identify and manage ethical issues. The goal is that once students become aware of the complexity of the various issues, they will have a greater tendency to be more deliberate in decision making. Working with cases, students articulate basic principles of ethics, develop the skills to think and write critically and clarify inconsistencies in their own ethics and value systems. 

Advanced Entertainment Law (BUL 6628) 3 credits
Apply your business degree to opportunities in one of the most dynamic industries in our country today. Since 2004, entertainment has replaced food as our country’s greatest export.  Entertainment includes a wide range of activities such as sports, theater, film, music, literary works, internet, videos games, gambling and more. Learn the rules of law that apply to these activities. Discover the great opportunities and careers that are available today in the entertainment industry.  

Special Topics (BUL 6930) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Principles of Business Law, graduate standing
Study of a special area in business law. The topics will vary, and the course may be repeated for credit.

Economics

Advanced Microeconomics (ECO 6115) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Discussion of selected topics in micro-economic analysis, including demand theory, production theory, microdynamics, and the theory of games.

Advanced Macroeconomics (ECO 6206) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
The Keynesian model of national income determination and major sectors of the model as developed in the post-Keynesian literature as well as extensions into dynamics, cycles and growth.

Advanced Monetary Economics (ECO 6216) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Issues in monetary policy treated within the framework of theory of demands for and supply of money and other assets.

Advanced Mathematical Economics (ECO 6403) 3 credits
Prerequisites: MAC 2233 (or equivalent) or ECO 4401 or permission of instructor
Advanced mathematical economics discusses matrix algebra differential and integral calculus, and difference equations that are useful for economic and business analysis. Emphasis on comparative statics, optimization, and dynamics in economic decision making.

Advanced Game Theory and Applications (ECO 6409) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This is a unique course that combines theory with practical applications to develop analytical astuteness in managerial decision making. A strong emphasis is placed on non-cooperative game theory and business applications.

Topics in Econometrics (ECO 6424) 3 credits
Prerequisite: ECO 6426
Selected topics in Econometrics.

Advanced Econometrics (ECO 6426) 3 credits
Prerequisites: STA 3163 or equivalent or ECO 4421 or ECO 4422 or permission of instructor
Course deals with modern econometric techniques such as the classical linear regression model and its extensions, non-linear regression, pooled regression, panel data methods, and qualitative response regression models. Emphasis on the application of econometric methods to real-world issues.

Panel Data (ECO 6427) 3 credits
Prerequisite: ECO 6426
This is an introduction to the theory and application of panel data econometrics. Topics studied include the specification, estimation and inference of empirical models that include individual and/or time effects. The course begins with a review of the linear regression model, then incorporates the panel data settings of fixed, random and mixed effects. Programming skills using a modern statistical package are emphasized.

Advanced International Trade (ECO 6706) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Analysis of international trade from the perspective of globalization with focus on the traditional theories of trade, the normative aspects of international commerce, and latest developments in international trade characterized by imperfect competition.

Advanced International Development (ECO 6709) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Studies the fundamental causes of underdevelopment and development of countries while examining the factors that influence their standard of living and growth through a mix of theoretical and empirical analysis.

Advanced International Monetary Economics (ECO 6716) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
In-depth discussion of the balance of payments, exchange rates and the international monetary system and stabilization policies in open economies. Emphasis on the integrated analysis of modern international finance and open-economy macroeconomics.

Directed Independent Study (ECO 6906) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of department

Special Topics (ECO 6930) 1-3 credits
Study of a special area of economics. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

Staff Seminar (ECO 6937) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
Special topics in micro, macro, and quantitative analysis.

International Economics Field Experience (ECO 6958) 3 credits
An instructional and tour program that studies production and the allocation of resources in foreign countries. The study tour also examines the organizational frameworks related to these processes and compares them with those found in the United States.

Master's Thesis (ECO 6971) 1-6 credits
Grading: S/U

Microeconomic Foundations of Strategic Decision Making (ECO 7178) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program or permission of instructor
This course teaches the analysis of strategic decisions. The primary emphasis is on decisions at the business level, although strategy at the corporate level is also considered. The primary analytical method is economics.

Contemporary Issues in Global Macroeconomics (ECO 7296) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to Ph.D. program or permission of instructor
Course covers analysis of macroeconomics and the global business environment, including an in-depth discussion of both long-run growth and short-run economic fluctuations. Emphasis is on the macroeconomic and financial connectedness of national economies and on business decision making in global markets characterized by random shocks, crises and economic policy uncertainty.

Advanced Research in Economics (ECO  7978 )  1-9 credits
Prerequisite:  Doctoral standing in the College of Business
Supervised research for comprehensive exam preparation, dissertation proposal development and/or scholarly paper writing.  Grading: S/U

Doctoral Dissertation: Economics (ECO 7980) 1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral candidacy
Doctoral dissertation research in the field of economics.  Grading: S/U

Advanced Managerial Economics (ECP 6705) 1.5 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Analysis of business decisions in the pursuit of the firm's goals constrained by scarce resources with emphasis on the applications of microeconomic theories combined with recent advances in information economics.

Finance

Advanced Financial Management for Financial Planners (FIN 6150) 3 credits
Prerequisites: TAX 6025, 6405 and RMI 6016 or permission of instructor
A capstone course covering the practice and implementation of personal financial planning with emphasis on casework in budgeting and saving, risk management, retirement and estate planning, tax planning, and investment planning. In addition, the course will examine retirement and employee benefits plans.

Financial Markets (FIN 6246) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
A study of factors affecting interest rates and prices in the money, savings, and capital markets. Attention is given to the institutions in these markets and interrelations between the institutions.

Financial Management of Financial Institutions (FIN 6314) 3 credits
Prerequisite: FIN 6806 or permission of instructor
An in-depth analysis of commercial banks and other financial institutions from a managerial approach. Emphasis is placed upon asset, liability, and capital management within financial institutions. There will be discussion-oriented case analyses.

Financial Management (FIN 6406) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, financial accounting principles and principles of economics
Tools and applications of financial analysis and forecasting, investment policy, financing policy, and working capital policy. Not available as a graduate elective. Open only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in Finance.

Financial Management: Investment Decisions and Policy (FIN 6436) 3 credits
Prerequisite: FIN 6406 and graduate standing
Techniques and theory of making value-maximizing selections and terminations of both fixed and working capital assets. The course emphasizes how real options create opportunities for managers to augment the firm's value.

Financial Modeling (FIN 6455)  3 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Market Rate M.S. in Finance “Bootcamp”
Financial modeling using spreadsheets to conduct financial analysis for managerial decision making. Special attention is given to models in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, venture capital, etc. This is a hands-on course that uses the FAU trading room and Bloomberg and other databases.

Quantitative Methods in Finance (FIN 6456) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Market Rate M.S. in Finance “Bootcamp”
Introduces financial applications of quantitative techniques covered in areas such as probability, probability distributions and descriptive statistics, sampling and estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation analysis and regression, optimization time-series analysis and simulation analysis. The course requires a project using statistical software.

Investment Management (FIN 6515) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor
Current problems in investments. It analyzes financial reports and movements of security prices and emphasizes quantitative methods of portfolio selection. It is also an introduction to investment model building.

Security Analysis (FIN 6517) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Market Rate M.S. in Finance “Bootcamp”
Emphasis on the characteristics of financial assets and on major valuation models to determine intrinsic value. This course focuses on equity and fixed income instruments.

Portfolio Management (FIN 6525) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Principles of Accounting, Principles of Economics
The course examines the current trends in investments by analyzing financial reports and the movements of security prices. Quantitative and qualitative approaches to investment management and portfolio selection are discussed.

Financial Risk Management and Derivatives (FIN 6537) 3 credits
Prerequisite: FIN 6406 and graduate standing
This course focuses on financial risk. It deals with its measurement, the derivative instruments used to trade it and the techniques used to manage it.

Multinational Finance (FIN 6605) 3 credits
Prerequisite: FIN 6406 or its equivalent
Financial management for international companies. Sources of funds, capital structure, investment strategies, monetary exchange problems and governmental constraints on firms operating in more than one nation are discussed.

Financial Ethics (FIN 6745) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of Market Rate M.S. in Finance “Bootcamp”
Overview of ethical issues and regulatory challenges faced by investment professionals and participants in financial markets.

Theory of Financial Management (FIN 6804) 3 credits
Prerequisite: FIN 6806 or permission of instructor
An in-depth study of the theories of management of working capital, the marginal analysis principles underlying capital budgeting, and alternate theories of capital structure. This course may replace FIN 6806 for qualified students with permission from the Chair.

Advanced Financial Management (FIN 6806) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, FIN 6406 or equivalent
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215
Theory and practice of financial planning and management. It emphasizes the capital structure of business enterprise, its cost of capital, and its evaluation. Applications of quantitative methods to capital theory.

Directed Independent Study (FIN 6906) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair prior to registration
An independent study research, or other project to extend and integrate the student's knowledge. It is not to be used as a substitute for an existing course.

Special Topics (FIN 6936) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
A study of a special area of Finance; topics will vary. The course may be repeated for credit.

Master's Thesis (FIN 6971) 1-6 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
An application of the professional and research methodology to a problem or project chosen between student and instructor.

Seminar in Capital Markets (FIN 7247) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Doctoral students in the College of Business and permission of instructor
A theoretical study of financial intermediation, capital markets, and interest rates. Relevant issues include capital adequacy, regulation, credit rationing, deposit insurance, and international banking.

Seminar in Corporate Financial Theory (FIN 7449) 3 credits
Prerequisites: FIN 6806 and permission of instructor
Readings, presentations, and papers of classical and current theoretical topics in financial management and corporate finance. Topics include theories of capital budgeting, capital structure, dividends, agency, signaling, etc.

Seminar in Investments (FIN 7527) 3 credits
Prerequisites: FIN 6806, FIN 6816, and Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
An investigation of the theoretical foundation of investments, including portfolio theory, the CAPM, OPM, and APT, both theoretically and empirically. Investment decisions and portfolio management techniques are analyzed from those viewpoints.

Theory of Corporate Finance: Readings and Empirics (FIN 7808) 3 credits
Prerequisites FIN 7895, Admission to Ph.D. program
This doctoral seminar provides an in-depth analysis of theory and empirical research in capital markets and corporate finance. Corporate finance topics include theories of capital budgeting, capital structure, dividends, agency, signaling, corporate governance, financial distress and other areas of corporate finance.

Seminar in Financial Institutions (FIN 7811) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program
In-depth analysis of empirical research in financial institutions and markets.

Empirical Methods in Finance (FIN 7817) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program
Course covers empirical methods used in corporate finance and asset pricing research.

State-of-the-Art Managerial Finance (FIN 7895) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program
The course covers the theory and practice of financial planning and management. It emphasizes the capital structure of business enterprise, its cost of capital and its evaluation. Discussion of applications of quantitative methods to capital theory is included.

Summer Research Project - Finance (FIN 7915) 1-6 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of department
A directed research project for Finance doctoral students tailored so that the student may demonstrate proficiency in application of tool courses to a Finance problem.

Seminar in Current Financial Research (FIN 7932) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Special topics and the treatment of an area of current research interest in the field of Finance.

Seminar in International Finance (FIN 7938) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program
Course covers international finance research on corporate finance and investments to include foreign direct investments, international portfolio investing and asset pricing.

Advanced Research in Finance (FIN 7978) 1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in the College of Business
Supervised research for comprehensive exam preparation, dissertation proposal development and/or scholarly paper writing.  Grading: S/U

Doctoral Dissertation - Finance/Real Estate (FIN 7980) 1-15 credits
Prerequisites: Permission of department and admission to candidacy
Doctoral dissertation research for the fields of Finance and Real Estate.  Grading: S/U

Real Estate

Real Estate Investment Analysis (REE 6305) 3 credits
Prerequisite: FIN 6806
An advanced application of theory and techniques for analysis of the equity position in real estate ownership utilizing cases. Considers the impact of leverage, creative financing, and federal tax policy on real estate value.

Real Estate Strategy and Perspectives (REE 6309) 3 credits
Prerequisite: REE 6045
This is the capstone course in the master's in real estate program. The course is designed to encourage the student toward applied decision making across real estate specialty areas. The intent of the course is to integrate skills and information gained in prior real estate courses and to independently apply them using the case study methodology.

Risk Management and Insurance

Risk Management and Insurance (RMI 6016) 3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with a solid background in risk management and insurance. It discusses all the different types of risks and covers risk management techniques, including risk control and risk financing with a focus on insurance policies. It also presents other major topics in personal financial planning, social insurance and social security, insurance operations and regulations, reinsurance and innovative capital market financing plans. Consideration is given mostly to the personal line risk management and insurance, including personal property and liability insurance such as auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance and health insurance.

Insurance and Financial Planning (RMI 6118) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This course discusses important personal financial planning components, including life insurance, health insurance (medical expense plans, Medicare and Medicaid, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance), retirement planning (employer-sponsored retirement plans, nonqualified plans, IRAs and annuities) and estate planning. Other important topics covered include life settlements, mortality bonds, employee benefits, insurance fraud, family trust, QPRTs, private annuities and reverse mortgage. This course employs materials and techniques that are consistent with modern principles and best practices, providing knowledge and skills that students can use immediately.

Principles and Practices of Enterprise Risk Management and Legal Compliance (RMI 6346) 1-3 credits
A study of business risk to gain a proper understanding of the impact on a company's business. A review of all activities, processes, techniques, and resources that interface with each other. Case studies to illustrate the need to provide unified solutions to stakeholders. Study the potentials of ERM to safeguard the interest of the company and help it grow.

Corporate Risk Management (RMI 6356) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher
This course discusses statistical approaches to evaluate risks, techniques for risk control, and methods to measure the effectiveness of risk strategies. This course also covers risk financing, including commercial insurance and alternative risk transfers.

Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Governance: A Qualitative Analysis (RMI 6426) 3 credits
This course introduces students to enterprise risk management and principles of corporate governance that are critical to publicly traded entities. The course focuses on the complexities faced by global companies in addressing these issues.

Insurance Accounting (RMI 6727) 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACG 2021 and RMI 3011 or RMI 6016
Course covers insurance accounting requirements in the country or state where an insurer is organized with an emphasis on the U.S. and European Union regulatory reporting requirements.

Directed Independent Study (RMI 6905) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of department
Independent study research or other project to extend and integrate the student's knowledge.

Special Topics (RMI 6930) 1-3 credits
Special topics in insurance. May be repeated for credit.

Information Technology and Operations Management

Master's Thesis (CIS 6970) 1-6 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of core requirements and permission of department chair

Management of Information Systems and Technology (ISM 6026) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215
A study and evaluation of information systems: types, development and use. Emphasis is on understanding information systems in the context of managerial use, problems, and opportunities.

Mobile Apps for Business (ISM 6058) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU graduate program
Provides study and practice of actual entrepreneurial situations by exploring the lifecycle of a mobile app development. Students prepare business plans for a mobile application and work on real assignment of a real business. Students learn to think like a business person, understand everyday issues, develop and challenge ideas and sharpen related entrepreneurial skills.

Advanced Systems Analysis and Design (ISM 6123) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Examines the design and application of systems in business for routine data processing, management reporting and decision support at various levels within the organization. Available only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in advanced systems analysis and design.

Data Mining and Predictive Analytics  (ISM 6136) 3 credits
Introduces the core concepts of data mining (DM) and its techniques, implementation and benefits. Course also identifies industry branches that most benefit from DM, such as retail, target marketing, fraud protection, health care and science, and web and e-commerce. Detailed case studies and using leading mining tools on real data are presented.

Information Technology Fundamentals (ISM 6148) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Provides an examination of information technology concepts, such as computer architecture and hardware, programming logic, algorithms and databases, communications, web technologies and social media. Available only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in information technology fundamentals.

Database Management Systems (ISM 6217) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Development of well-formed databases to manage data from initial database design to implementation and query. Applies database management tools and techniques such as data security for use in businesses and government. Available only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in database management systems.

Business Data Communications (ISM 6225) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
An introductory course in data communications and computer networking. Students are introduced to the fundamental network building blocks and the concepts behind their operations. Available only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in business data communications.

Information Technology Project and Change Management (ISM 6316) 3 credits
Course addresses key issues in managing information technology projects through a study of the project life cycle. Topics include planning and control, risk management, change management, portfolio management, and the use of project management software.

Management  of Information  Assurance and  Security (ISM 6328) 3 credits
An introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security. Emphasis is on the management of information security efforts.

Enterprise Information Technology Service Management (ISM 6368) 3 credits
Course focuses on the information technology manager's role in coordinating with and providing service to other business functions. Discussion on internationally recognized best practices in delivering true value at the lowest total cost of ownership.

Digital Forensics Management (ISM 6376) 3 credits
This course focuses on principles and techniques for digital forensics. It covers the major topics of digital forensic investigation including incident scene management, digital evidence acquisition and preservation, file systems, data recovery, examination with forensic software, network forensics and mobile forensics. 

Introduction to Business Analytics and Big Data (ISM 6404) 3 credits
This course provides an understanding of the business intelligence and business analytics processes and techniques used in transforming data to knowledge and value in organizations. Students also develop skills in analyzing data using generally available tools, e.g., Excel.

Advanced Business Analytics (ISM 6405) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate students only
An in-depth examination of business analytics methods of visualization, data mining, text mining and web mining, using various analytical tools. In a laboratory setting, investigates applications for smaller firms.

Business Innovation with Artificial Intelligence (ISM 6427C) 3 credits
Students gain a business perspective of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies as drivers of innovation in businesses. They learn how AI is used in practice across organizations and industries, how to plan, manage and maintain AI projects, and how to address the AI challenges and implications for the organization and society.

Blockchain and Crypto Assets: Digital Business Transformation (ISM 6455) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU graduate program
Digital transformations encompass all organizations, business sectors and society. This course provides a critical understanding of transformative technological innovations such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFT and other crypto products, and how they evolve business and society. Business strategies are discussed in the context of these innovations. Appropriate for all business disciplines.

Web-Based Business Development (ISM 6508) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Develops skills for launching and managing web-based businesses. Students complete a business plan for starting an online business of their choice. Additional topics include evaluating current web-based business opportunities, online entrepreneurship, web-based venture financing and e-business operations.

Information Technology Sourcing Management (ISM 6509) 3 credits
Course is designed to assist students in developing the knowledge and skills needed to work with IT service providers and processes. IT focuses on the concepts and methods associated with designing, planning, and contracting for IT infrastructure and applications.

Social Media and Web Analytics (ISM 6555) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU graduate program
Covers concepts and techniques for retrieving, exploring, visualizing and analyzing social network and social media data, website usage and clickstream data. Students learn to use key metrics to assess goals and return on investment and perform social network analysis to identify important social actors, subgroups and network properties in social media.

Directed Independent Study (ISM 6905) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
A study of advanced topics relating to the special needs and interests of individual students.

Special Topics (ISM 6930) 2-5 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Lectures on advanced and specialized topics.

Graduate Information Technology and Operations Management Internship (ISM 6942) 3 credits
Prerequisites: ISM 6026 and one other course in the M.S. with Major in Information Technology and Management program or in the M.B.A., Management Information Systems or Operations Management tracks
Students gain valuable practical experience under the guidance of a supervisor in the work setting as well as a professor in the academic setting. Provides insights into the operations of businesses and organizations and allows students to hone their information technology and operations management skills in a real-world setting.

Business Transformation of Information Systems and Operations Management (ISM 7345) 3 credits
Prerequisite:  Admission to an FAU Ph.D. program or permission of instructor
Analysis of theory and research on the impacts of information systems and operations management on human behavior and upon organizational design.

Advanced Business Analytics Tools for Research (ISM 7406C) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU Ph.D. program or permission of instructor
This course covers applications of contemporary business analytics methods, such as web mining and text mining, for business research. In laboratory settings, students learn how to practically collect data and apply descriptive and predictive analytics to business problems using tools such as Python, R and others.

Big Data Research Methods (ISM 7888) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU Ph.D. program or permission of instructor
A discussion-driven seminar in big data research methods with advanced study of selected research topics. The course emphasizes academic journal articles on big data.

Special Topics in Information Systems (ISM 7930) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program or permission of instructor
Lectures on advanced and special topics in information systems at a doctoral level.

Seminar in Information Systems (ISM 7935) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program
Introduction to the conduct of research in IS: defining research questions, reviewing the literature, developing strategies for empirical investigation, and presenting research findings.

Advanced Research in Information Technology (ISM 7978) 1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in the College of Business
Supervised research for comprehensive exam preparation, dissertation proposal development and/or scholarly paper writing.  Grading: S/U

Doctoral Dissertation Research (ISM 7980) 1-15 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral candidacy
The writing of a dissertation.

Operations Management (MAN 6501) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to an FAU graduate program, and QMB 6603 or QMB 3600 or equivalent
An introduction to major managerial problems and decision processes of operations management. Includes design of operations; planning, scheduling, quality management, systems analysis and evaluation, resource allocation, and inventory management. Integration of operations management with other functional areas. Lecture and cases.

Business Process Improvement Management  (MAN 6525) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to an FAU graduate program and MAN 3506 or MAN 6501 or equivalent
This course enables students to provide leadership in shaping a culture for business process improvement initiatives within an organization and determine the effectiveness of improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma Quality, Process Capability, Process Control, Business Process Re-engineering and Service Quality.

Project Management (MAN 6581) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU graduate program and MAN 3506 or MAN 6501 or equivalent
This course provides a strong foundation in the planning and control of projects. In addition, specific operational issues related to projects in areas such as process re-engineering, new product development, enterprise resource planning, and software development are addressed. Examples of other topics included are project risk management, critical chain project management, contingency planning, and the balanced scoreboard.

International Shipping, Trade and Port Management (MAN 6565) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MAN 3506 or MAN 6501
The management of daily shipping operations is covered for both liner and bulk trades. Business strategy and development in shipping, considering shipping cycles and implications for chartering and brokering in the bulk trades, is included in discussions, as well as operations for liner shipping and containerization. The role of ports and container terminals in global supply chains is addressed.

Supply Chain Management (MAN 6596) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to an FAU graduate program, and MAN 3506 or MAN 6501 or equivalent
Course provides an understanding of key issues, mechanics, and developments in sourcing and supply chain management. The supply chain is the connected network of all of the value activities that plan, control, and supply interim and finished product services to customers.

Seminar in Operations and Supply Chain Management (MAN 7768) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU Ph.D. program or permission of instructor
This course covers seminal, contemporary and emerging research in operations and supply chain management to prepare students for academic research in this area.

Business Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (MAN 7926) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU Ph.D. program or permission of instructor
This course provides students with an exposure to the major issues of business impact of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, including the Internet of Things and Service 4.0 and prepares students for academic research in this area.

Data Management and Analysis with Excel (QMB 6303) 3 credits
Graduate students from all disciplines solve research and business problems by leveraging the most powerful productivity tool, Excel. Curation, management, analysis and visualization of information and data are covered by using PowerView, Vlookup charts, pivot tables, scenarios, functions and macro programming.

Data Analysis for Managers (QMB 6603) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU graduate program
Introduction to statistical analysis of data using interactive computing, including topics such as randomness, cross-sectional regression, auto-regression, experiments versus observational studies, causal interference, and analysis of univariate and multiple time series.

Supply Chain Analytics (QMB 6616) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU graduate program
Students develop skills in modeling and optimization techniques for the analysis of strategic, tactical and operational supply chain problems. Problems range from inventory management, distribution planning and facility location to risk management and global sourcing. 

Special Topics: OR, OM (QMB 6930) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Lectures on advanced and special topics in operations research or operations management.

Research Methods 1 (QMB 7565) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. Program
Intermediate-level statistical methods with emphasis on applications and interactive computing. Basic principles of experimental and non-experimental research. Analysis and critique of journal articles from various business disciplines.

Research Methods 2 (QMB 7566) 3 credits
Prerequisite: QMB 7565
Advanced statistical methods including multiple regression and associated diagnostics, non-linear models, log-linear and logit models, and logistic regression. Emphasis on published applications and interactive computing.

Special Topics (QMB 7930) 3 credits

Management Programs

Introduction to Health Care Systems (HSA 6103) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215
Introduces students to the field of health services administration and to the responsibilities of managers of health care organizations. Includes the analysis of both the history and the structure of health delivery systems.

Planning and Marketing in Healthcare (HSA 6108) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSA 6103
Study of the rapidly evolving U.S. healthcare market and its impact on the structure and functions of healthcare organizations. Examines changing patient demographics such as population aging, technological developments in such areas as pharmaceuticals, and government regulation of patient care.

Organizational Behavior in Healthcare (HSA 6118) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSA 6103
Study of internal operations of healthcare organizations varying from hospitals to nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and assisted living facilities. Examines issues such as physician credentialing, utilization review, quality of clinical care, and accreditation of services.

Global Issues in Health Care Delivery (HSA 6125) 3 credits
Offers a comprehensive overview of current global and public health issues. Students explore healthcare systems and challenges to population health in selected countries worldwide and investigate and discuss the impact of emerging, re-emerging, communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Managed Health Care (HSA 6126) 3 credits
Provides an introduction to the field of managed care. Topics include the history and structure of managed care, contracting, state and federal regulations, utilization review and disease management.

Health Policy (HSA 6152) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSA 6103
An examination of the process of formulating and implementing health policy. Emphasis is on the utilization of health services research in the policy formulation process at the federal level.

Healthcare Finance (HSA 6175) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSA 6103
Introduces health administration students to the public and private sources of payment for health care in the U.S. Includes Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care options.

Health Law (HSA 6425) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSA 6103
A comprehensive examination of health law issues affecting healthcare providers. Reviews case law decisions, statutes, and regulations involving such issues as patient care liability, malpractice, workmen's compensation, and legal responsibilities of health professionals.

Research Methods for Healthcare Management (HSA 6707) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSA 6103
Provides students with an appreciation of the function of research in the provision of healthcare services, a set of skills for conducting health sciences research, and an opportunity to practice applying those skills to a current issue in the healthcare field.

Health Administration Internship (HSA 6855) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: HSA 6103
Internship requirement for M.H.A. candidates. Work 15-20 hours per week in an organization that diagnoses, produces products for, treats, or cares for frail, sick, or injured people, or makes grants to or pays for care in such organizations. During the internship, conduct a project on a subject of use to the organization.

Special Topics (HSA 6930) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of department
Graduate level study of a selected area of health care management. Topics will vary.

Current Topics in Health Care Management (HSA 6937) 3 credits
Prerequisite: HSA 6103
Topics covered include utilization review, risk management in health care, quality management, the use of outcomes research in improving patient care efficacy and safety, an acquaintance with evidence-based medicine and its implications for management of health care organizations.

Management, International Business and Entrepreneurship

Venture Creation (ENT 6016) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
A comprehensive study of the elements of entrepreneurship, focusing on the critical factors involved in the initiation of a successful venture. Course provides an overview of the entrepreneurial process beginning with the initial idea through start-up, growth, and harvesting the business.

Advanced Business Plan Development (ENT 6116) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and ENT 6016
Designed to help students develop effective written implementation plans for new business ventures. Deals with the critical decisions and actions that entrepreneurs must make in both planning and executing a new venture.

Biotechnology Business Development (ENT 6196) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Biotechnology is the application of basic science discoveries to medicine, agriculture, and the environment. Biotech companies are formed around biotechnology applications and these companies involve both science and business. The goal of this course is to teach students about the relationship between biotech business and biotech science.

Entrepreneurial Skills for Managers (ENT 6226) 3 credits
The course explores issues and problems facing the entrepreneur or intrapreneur in daily business operations. The focus of this course is upon achieving greater entrepreneurial competencies with an emphasis on personalizing an empowerment plan and leadership model.

Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital (ENT 6428) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and ENT 6016
Course provides an understanding of new venture finance and related issues including due diligence, valuation, financing, deal structuring, deal sourcing, all within an overall framework of strategic decision making for value creation.

Special Topics (ENT 6930) 1-4 credits
An in-depth analysis of selected current problems in business. Content will vary. Variable title.

Entrepreneurial Consulting Project (ENT 6946) 1-4 credits
Supervised study of a domestic or international business problem for an existing or emerging organization, including establishment of client-consultant relationships, identification of problem(s) or strategic questions, collection and analysis of data, development and reporting of implementable recommendations.

The Entrepreneurship Field (ENT 7168) 3 credits
Prerequisite: For doctoral students only
Students are exposed to theoretical perspectives on entrepreneurship, with a focus on the main questions that define the field and the contributions of other disciplines to the study of entrepreneurship.

Communication Strategies for Business Professionals and Core-Course Follow-Up (GEB 6215) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Business Master's Degree Programs - M.B.A., M.AC., M.TX., M.H.A. or M.S. in Finance, Information Technology, Management, and M.S.B.A., M.S.S.C.M. and M.S.I.T.M.
Course links writing and speaking strategies to (1) critical thinking for problem analysis/solution and persuasive proposals and (2) research for decision making. Students submit papers and presentations from core courses. Grading: S/U

Communication  Strategies  for Business Professionals (GEB 6217) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Weekend or Executive MBA program
Course focuses on a semester-long project that links writing and speaking strategies to (1) critical thinking for problem analysis/solution and persuasive proposals and (2) research for decision making.

Directed Project in Business (GEB 6901) 1-6 credits
Directed learning project that has business world application. Develop learning goals and a plan, locate resources, implement the project, evaluate the results.

Current Perspectives in Business (GEB 6905) 1-6 credits
An overview of the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, and the business environment. Team taught with CD-ROM materials.

Special Topics (GEB 6930) 3 credits
An in-depth analysis of selected current problems and issues. Content will vary.

Contemporary Issues in Industry: The Executive Forum (GEB 6931) 1 credit
This course is comprised of presentations by and seminar-like interaction with entrepreneurs and executives focusing on the practical nature of business development. Students and executives discuss current challenges facing business and industry today and consider alternative ways of meeting these challenges.  Grading: S/U

Corporate Management and Environmental Policy (GEB 6944) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Focus on applied investment decisions integrating environmental standards (ISO 9000 and 14000). How environmental policy compliance can be turned into competitive advantage in business decisions.

Environmental Project Management (GEB 6945) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Apply effective management techniques and project management; how to scope project, hire/manage staff, data collection, analysis, reporting, implementation plan, impact assessment, and evaluation.

International Business Field Experience (GEB 6957) 1-6 credits
Directed field trip to one or more foreign countries. Research and write report on the area to be visited. Briefings by business firms, universities, government agencies.

Graduate Business Study Abroad (GEB 6958) 1-6 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program
Credit for enrollment in approved study abroad graduate programs.

Doctoral Seminar in Business Administration (GEB 7936) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing
Weekly, informal seminars for discussion of current issues, educational approaches, and career management for Ph.D. students in business administration.

Human Resources Management (MAN 6156) 3 credits
Prerequisites: A graduate course in either Management or Organizational Behavior or permission of the instructor
A graduate seminar integrating the entire human resources management field through a review of the key concepts of human resource development and personnel and labor relations with discussion of applications to specific problem areas.

Leadership and Organizations (MAN 6296) 3 credits
Prerequisite:  Graduate standing
Provides the foundation for understanding leadership in organizations. Topics include leadership in relation to motivation, communication, performance, group dynamics and organizational change.

Operations Management (MAN 6501) 3 credits
Course description located under Information Technology and Operations Management.

Cross-Cultural Management and Human Resources (MAN 6609) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
The course covers national culture as it affects social processes and human resource practices in international businesses. It addresses international issues in overseas workforce management, expatriate management, and negotiation.

International Business Operations (MAN 6614) 3 credits
An introduction to the institutions, activities, and problems involved in conducting international business. The course also addresses international issues in each of the functional areas.

Global Business Strategy (MAN 6721) 3 credits
Prerequisites: MAN 6937, MAR 6815, ACG 6315 and FIN 6806
Strategy, its formulation, articulation, and implementation. Review of current theory and practices and case study as well as the role and responsibility of the general manager in managing the enterprise.

Managing Effectively in Emerging Market Economies (MAN 6728) 3 credits
An examination of management issues and approaches to handling opportunities and risks in the major emerging markets.

Global Leadership Assessment and Career Development (MAN 6899) 3 credits
Employs reviews of publications on leadership, self-leadership and career development to understand requirements for leadership and career planning that may be global in scope. Rigorous leadership, career assessment, coaching and mentoring opportunities are provided to help students understand and develop leadership potential and develop a five-year career plan.

Directed Independent Study (MAN 6905) 1-4 credits
Prerequisite: A directed study form signed, prior to registration, by the department chair and professor concerned
Individual student research or study.

International Research Consultancy Project (MAN 6915) 4 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to MSIB program
Examination of international activity issues faced by companies. Students conduct research and analysis leading to conclusions that are presented to the management of one or more companies.

Field Project (MAN 6926) 3 credits
Prerequisites: For students in MBA, MHA programs, concentration in Crisis and Disaster Management Certificate or permission of instructor
The field project is an applied study conducted within or outside the U.S. using meta-data analysis and/or on-the-ground information from an actual event or simulation exercise. Students also learn to develop hands-on exercises.

Special Topics (MAN 6931) 1-4 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
An in-depth analysis of selected current problems in business. Content will vary.

Global Environment of Management (MAN 6937) 3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEB 6215
Topics include regulation and deregulation, technology, ecology, national industrial policy, social responsibility and ethical reasoning, human resource issues, the globalization of economic conditions, and environmentalism as they affect global managers.

Graduate Management Internship (MAN 6943) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Internship provides students with practical applications of business under the supervision of both academic and organizational mentors. Industry research and practical experience combine to enhance career development.

Master's Thesis (MAN 6971) 1-9 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of core courses and permission of department chair
Application of professional and research methodology to a problem or project chosen between student and Thesis Committee.

Organizational Theory (MAN 7207) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of Ph.D. core
Organization functioning from a macro perspective: emphasis on evolution, structure, design, and processes of complex systems. It will study communication/information networks, intergroup processes, and control strategies.

Organizational Behavior (MAN 7275) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program or permission of department
Addresses issues in the individual, interpersonal and group relationships as they apply to the work organization. Topics to be addressed include leadership, motivation, goal seeking and attainment, self-efficacy, and other characteristics of the individual or the work team.

Scientific Method in Business (MAN 7640) 3 credits
Prerequisite: College of Business doctoral students only
Provides Business Ph.D. students with an exposure to the major issues and debates on the scientific method in business, including the use and applications of insights from philosophy of science as it pertains to the business disciplines and an introduction to research design.

Strategic Management Seminar (MAN 7729) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MAN 6721 or equivalent
Top management tasks and responsibilities to ensure the creation of the long-term value of the firm. This includes maintaining the legitimacy of the firm in terms of stockholders, world events, and ethical behavior.

Advanced Management Theory (MAN 7779) 3 credits
Prerequisites: MAN 7729  and admission to a Ph.D. program
Examines the major theoretical perspectives pertaining to both macro-level functioning of organizations and micro-level individual and group behaviors within organizations, with a special emphasis on the implications for managers.

Special Topics in Management (MAN 7931) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
An advanced study of selected topics in management such as small business entrepreneurship, comparative management, and productivity.

Advanced Research in Management (MAN 7978) 1-9 credits
Prerequisite:  Doctoral standing in the College of Business
Supervised research for comprehensive exam preparation, dissertation proposal development and/or scholarly paper writing.  Grading: S/U

Doctoral Dissertation - Management (MAN 7980) 1-15 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral candidacy
Doctoral dissertation research in management.

Measurement Design and Evaluation (QMB 7567) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program
Critical review of the core constructs and processes in business and related literatures with emphasis on the construction and validation of survey scales. Discussion of important attributes of survey scales used in business.

Motion Pictures

The Business of Motion Pictures (GEB 6055) 3 credits
A macro/institutional/descriptive overview of the motion picture business's history, macro statistics, economics, industrial, market, and organizational structures.

Sport Management

Financial Aspects of Sport Management (SPB 5817) 2 credits
Prerequisite: FIN 6806, SPB 6815
Course examines general concepts, theories, and principles of the discipline of financial management in sport organizations. Specific areas of discussion include tax, facility financing, valuation of professional franchises, contractually obligated income, sponsorships, leases, lease negotiations, and fundraising.

Management of Intercollegiate Athletics (SPB 6106) 2 credits
Prerequisite: SPB 6815
Course is designed to show the management, administration, and operation of an athletic department in a college or university. Focus is on marketing, promotion, finance/accounting, human resources, production and operations of an athletic department.

Management of Sport, Entertainment and Convention Facilities (SPB 6306) 2 credits
Prerequisite: SPB 6815
Course provides students with a comprehensive look into the management of sport, entertainment, and convention facilities. The entire spectrum of this industry will be covered from feasibility studies and design to the contracting, running, and selling of an event. Students will receive overviews of specific department and job tasks.

Sport Law (SPB 6406) 2 credits
Prerequisite: SPB 6815
Course illustrates how general legal precepts and principles are applied to the sports industry. Industry specific topics include collective bargaining agreements, Title IX, franchise agreements, merchandising, television rights, endorsements, contractually obligated incomes, and stadium/arena issues.

Sport Marketing (SPB 6716) 2 credits
Prerequisite: MAR 6055, SPB 6815, or equivalent
Students gain an understanding of the various aspects of sport marketing: market research, promotions, advertising, public relations, and sport marketing strategy.

Managing the Sport Enterprise (SPB 6815) 3 credits
This course provides a broad overview of the various sport management industries and factors that impact long and short-term business operations in the sport industry.

Internship in Sport Management (SPB 6940) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director and instructor
Course is designed to provide a supervised exposure to a current and contemporary sports organization. Each field experience will have specific objectives and assignments that are adjusted to meet each student's specific internship setting.  Grading: S/U

Marketing

Marketing Functions and Processes (MAR 6055) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and no prior or concurrent college marketing coursework
This course provides an introductory conceptual treatment of the basic processes influencing the design, implementation and management of the marketing function. It provides an introduction to key marketing concepts of interest to all business managers. Students learn to think strategically about customers and competition and develop an understanding of how firms manage products, prices, channels and promotions in an integrated manner. 
A conceptual treatment of the basic processes influencing the design, implementation, and management of the marketing function. Open only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in marketing. Not available as a graduate elective. (Changes effective spring 2025.)

Global Marketing (MAR 6158) 3 credits
Prerequisites: ECO 6706 or ECO 6716 or FIN 6605 or MAR 6815
Course emphasizes applied research and analysis, the Internet, and economic geography and addresses elements of global marketing strategy such as prices, distribution, and promotion and the implementation of such.

Advanced Promotional Strategy (MAR 6336) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and MAR 6815
Learn how to forecast sales and develop competitive promotional plans; select, understand, and persuade target markets and publics; manage advertising, sales promotion, marketing public relations, sales and sales management; conduct negotiations; and control promotion, especially its ethical aspects.

B2B Marketing Strategy (MAR 6456) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and MAR 6815
An examination of the marketing of goods and services to organizations. Course provides an in-depth understanding of issues such as product development, pricing, and buyer behavior.

Marketing Research Methods (MAR 6616) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and MAR 6815
A study of marketing information systems concepts, marketing research techniques, and decision theory applications to marketing problems.

Digital Marketing (MAR 6735) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MAR 6815
Applied exploration of digital marketing strategy and implementation, including website design, search engine optimization, online advertising, web analytics, email marketing, mobile marketing, social media marketing, content creation, and online reputation management. 

Strategic Marketing Planning (MAR 6807) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and MAR 6815
This course focuses on decision making within a context of strategic marketing planning.

Advanced Marketing Management (MAR 6815) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and MAR 6055 or equivalent
How marketing managers research, communicate, price, and distribute product and service offerings to profitably satisfy targeted customer segments in a dynamically changing global environment.

Marketing Analysis and Executive Action (MAR 6816) 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and MAR 6815
Builds decision-making capabilities through readings and cases concerning current marketing challenges, such as managing environmental change; marketing in international, high technology, and service contexts; conducting market planning and developing a marketing plan, etc. Learn to imbue corporate culture and business practice with marketing, customer service, social responsibility, and ethics.

Developing and Marketing Innovations (MAR 6837) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to an FAU graduate program and MAR 6815
This course revolves around the key challenges encountered in developing an innovation and creating its marketing plan. The course prepares the student to undertake a leadership role as a manager or entrepreneur in the area of product/service innovation.

Advanced Social Media Marketing (MAR 6880) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MAR 6815, graduate standing and enrolled as a business degree program
Social media marketing (SMM) is the use of social media by marketers to increase brand awareness, identify key audiences, generate leads and build meaningful relationships with customers. Social media allows businesses to gain a competitive advantage through the creation and distribution of valuable, relevant and consistent content to attract and retain clearly defined audiences. 

Advanced Influencer Marketing (MAR 6881) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MAR 6815, graduate standing and enrolled as a business degree program
Influencer marketing is a type of social media marketing that uses endorsements and product mentions from influencers. An influencer is a person with sway over their audience. Influencers have specialized knowledge, authority, or insight into a specific subject. They are also called content creators, Instagrammers, bloggers, vloggers. 

Directed Independent Study (MAR 6916) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: a Directed Independent Study form must be signed by the professor and the department chair prior to registration
Individual student research or study.

Special Topics (MAR 6933) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of the department chair
An in-depth analysis of selected current problems in marketing. Content will vary.

Global Marketing Field Experience (MAR 6959) 1-6 credits
Course is an advanced instruction and study tour program that mixes traditional (book), Internet, and experiential learning to develop first-hand knowledge and experience in marketing in and to foreign countries.

Master's Thesis (MAR 6971) 1-9 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of core courses and permission of department chair
An application of professional and research methodology to a problem or project chosen between student and thesis committee.

Seminar in Consumer Behavior (MAR 7507) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of Ph.D. core
An interdisciplinary course exploring and critically examining the basic foundations, assumptions, and comprehensive models dealing with human behavior.

Seminar in Advertising Effectiveness (MAR 7652) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of Ph.D. core
Seminar examines a large variety of issues related to the understanding of advertising and its effectiveness.

Quantitative Methods and Models in Marketing (MAR 7670C) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of Ph.D. core
A seminar that develops an understanding of the role and use of statistical and mathematical models in marketing.

Interorganizational Relationships in Marketing (MAR 7459) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of Ph.D. core
Course equips doctoral students with the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in marketing channels, business-to-business marketing and supply chains. The course introduces students to the literature on interorganizational relationships and develops a critical understanding of markets, organizations, and value-adding chains.

Scientific Method in Business (MAR 7785) 3 credits
Prerequisite: College of Business doctoral students only
Provides business Ph.D. students with an exposure to the major issues and debates on the scientific method in business, including the use and applications of insights from philosophy of science as it pertains to the business disciplines and an introduction to research design.

The Development of Marketing Theory (MAR 7787) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing
This seminar discusses the development of major approaches to understanding marketing from the evolution of the marketing discipline in the United States.

The History of Marketing Thought (MAR 7796) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing
A survey of the literature on markets and marketing from early writers to the present. It includes the institutional framework in which markets and marketing activities evolve as well as the development of contemporary theory in marketing.

Special Topics in Marketing (MAR 7931) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral students in Marketing
This Ph.D. Seminar course engages students in the exploration of contemporary and cutting edge topics in the field of marketing that are not covered by the established sequence of courses and before such topics become part of the regular curriculum.

Seminar in Marketing 1 and 2 (MAR 7936) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of Ph.D. core
A sequence of courses dealing with a range of significant topics and issues.

Advanced Research in Marketing (MAR 7978) 1-9 credits
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in the College of Business
Supervised research for comprehensive exam preparation, dissertation proposal development and/or scholarly paper writing.  Grading: S/U

Supervised Research in Marketing (MAR 7979) 1-6 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of department
A directed research experience for doctoral students.

Doctoral Dissertation in Marketing (MAR 7980) 1-15 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral candidacy
Doctoral dissertation research.

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality Operations: A Case Approach (HMG 6299) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This course examines hospitality management using a critical case study approach. Hospitality businesses from the full range of industry segments, including hotels, resorts, casinos, airlines, travel agencies, cruise lines, restaurants, state parks, national parks, tour operators, destination management companies (DMCs), destination marketing organizations (DMOs), theme parks, and related businesses may all be examined using a critical case study method.

Strategic Finance in Hospitality Management (HMG 6467) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of strategic financial management as applied specifically to the hospitality industry. Managerial techniques, analysis processes, tools and strategic frameworks for creating hospitality firm value are all examined.

Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Marketing (HMG 6506) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This course offers an advanced examination of services marketing and management as applied to the hospitality industry. It includes marketing-management issues within hospitality and explores theories that draw on customer, competitor and core organizational capabilities.

Strategies for Excellence in Guest Service Management (HMG 6546) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This course explores the provision and management of guest service in the hospitality industry from an advanced managerial perspective. Students investigate service operations management from an integrated viewpoint with a focus on the overarching goal of competitive excellence.

Events Management (HMG 6756) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This course explores the events industry from an advanced managerial perspective. It examines the structure of the events industry, its global economic impact, the various protocols and procedures in event delivery and the challenges facing today’s executives with strategies for operational excellence. 

Directed Independent Study in Hospitality Management (HMG 6901) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This course is a directed independent study project and includes the formulation and execution of a self-directed research project used to expand and integrate the student ’s knowledge and professional expertise on a topic specific to the hospitality and tourism industry.