17 courses with the subject MBA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This course prepares students for the communication challenges in organizations. Topics examined include theories and strategies of communication, persuasion, conflict management, and ethics that enhance communication to various audiences.
Analyzing financial statements and using accounting information for strategic, tactical, and operating decisions with a focus on strategic cost management. Emphasis is on using cost and other management accounting information in making sound decisions, its effects on managerial behavior, and its use in formulating and implementing strategy, and issues of design and operation of management control systems including the intended and unintended consequences of performance measurement.
An overview course that examines the international business environment (e.g., economic, political, legal, and cultural aspects) and related institutions that impact a global firm (e.g., world banks, the United Nations, and various economic blocs).
Marketing Fundamentals introduces students to principles of the marketing environment, social media, consumer behavior, marketing research, and market segmentation. Students will also explore marketing strategies that are related to products and services, distribution channels, promotions, sales, and pricing. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 500, 510 and 520 before enrolling in this course.
This course covers practical approaches to analysis and decision-making in the administration of corporate funds, including capital budgeting, working capital management, and cost of capital. Topics include financial planning, management of working capital, analysis of investment opportunities, sources of long-term financing, government regulations, and global influences. Pre-
Design, operation, and control of services and manufacturing systems. Emphasis on using analytical tools for problem solving in process analysis and re-engineering, work-force management, material and inventor management, aggregate planning, total quality management, and others. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 500, 510 and 520 before enrolling in this course.
This course examines how economic tools, techniques, and indicators can be used for solving organizational problems related to competitiveness, productivity, and growth. Students will explore the management implications of a variety of economic concepts and effective strategies to 59
Survey of the legal, political, and ethical environment in which business decisions are made. Antitrust, employment, and consumer laws included. Federal, state, and international laws covered. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 530, 540 and 550 before enrolling in this course.
This course in human behavior is designed to teach student about why humans act and interact the way they do. This course will also include Organizational structure and theory, work redesign, perception and attribution, learning, motivation, groups, conflict, power, influence, leadership, and decision-making. Organizational behavior within complex work organizations. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 530, 540 and 550 before enrolling in this course.
.............................................................................................................. Examination of the need to integrate the functional activities of the firm in planning corporate objectives and achieving operating results. Emphasis on ability to identify issues and problems of the firm as a whole, to explore alternatives and to make decisions which recognize the interrelationships of the functional specialties within the total organization. Application and integration of knowledge and skills of analysis developed in the preceding courses of the M.B.A. program. This course can be taken only after completing nine courses of this program. Pre- before enrolling in this course.
A study of supply chain management concerned with all of the activities performed from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumption of the finished product. Examines the major aspects of the supply chain: the product follows; the information flows; and the relationships among supply chain participants. Topics include: supply chain information technologies, supply chain design, strategic alliances between supply chain participants, and supply chain initiatives. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570 and 580 prior to enrolling in any 600-level course.
This course introduces the student to starting a venture to help understand the value of ideas and creativity. An investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurial spirit in the startup and operations of an entrepreneurial business included planning, organizing, and managing a new business; staffing the business; production of the product or service; marketing the product or service; profit planning and control; security and family considerations in the business. This course takes an action-step approach to developing powerful, functional business plans and sharpening students’ business focus for future entrepreneurial business success. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570 and 580 prior to enrolling in any 600-level course. 60 .................................. 3 Hrs.
The course covers the theoretical and practical applications of investments. The topics covered include portfolio and diversification theory, short-term investments, long-term investments, investment banking, security trading, measuring portfolio performance, international investing, and mutual funds. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570 and 580 prior to enrolling in any 600-level course.
An examination of the use of information systems to support the management activities of an organization. Topics include: the fundamentals of hardware, software, database management, data communications, transaction processing information systems, decision support system, information reporting systems, office automation, networks, expert systems, and systems analyses and design. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570 and 580 prior to enrolling in any 600-level course.
This course provides a systematic and thorough introduction to all aspects of project management. Projects are an increasingly important aspect of modern business. Therefore, the course underlines the importance of understanding the relation between projects and the strategic goals of the organization. The course also discusses the technical, cultural, and interpersonal skills necessary to successfully manage projects from start to finish. It emphasizes that project management is a professional discipline with its own tools, body of knowledge, and skills. Concepts are reinforced by case studies covering a wide variety of project types and industries. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570 and 580 prior to enrolling in any 600-level course.
This course is a survey of legal and ethical issues facing management in complex global business situations. Traditional ethical theories are studies and applied to contemporary global business issues. This includes the nature, formation, and system of law in the United States, and how it relates to international business. Additionally, personal and group ethics will be explored for the purpose of developing character leadership. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed MBA 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570 and 580 prior to enrolling in any 600-level course. 61
Source: Livingstone College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
