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44 courses with the subject BLAO, 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.

BLAO 701ROrganizational Behavior

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Human behavior in organizations, and the role of the personnel manager; exploring the behavior of the individual, the small group, and improving, sustaining, and maintaining human resources of the organization in a changing environment; includes recruitment selection, manpower planning, appraisal and evaluation, training and development, wage and salary administration, health and safety, labor relations and counseling. Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 702ROrganization Theory and Practice

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Theories and applications of knowledge of behavior in the orga- nizational setting to include individual, group and organizational processes The course typically covers motivation, group dynamics, decision-making, leadership, and the design and development of organizations.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 703RAdvanced Computer Applications

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Introduction to using advanced computerized statistical research applications.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 704RAdvanced Topics in Research

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Course involves the review of current research issues in global enterprises. The research process and structure will be empha- sized and linked to relevant topics and will be explored to empha- size challenges in the business environment.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 705Strategy and Policy Leadership3

12 BLAO 720 Financial Accounting and Reporting Research . . . . . . . . 3

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 705R/760 Behavioral Research Methods

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Emphasis is on designing qualitative and quantitative research proposals, interviewing, and collecting, analyzing, interpreting and reporting qualitative data.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 706Teaching Methodology1

*BLAO 707R/ 762 Pre-proposal Presentation.......................... 3

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 706R/ 761 Empirical Research Methods3

*BLAO 707R/ 762 Pre-proposal Presentation.......................... 3 Total 12 Second Fall Semester (Online) Elective. .................................................................................... 3 Elective. .................................................................................... 3 Total 6 Second Spring Semester (Online) Elective. .................................................................................... 3 Elective. .................................................................................... 3 Total 6 Article Completion ( Register for Pre-proposal) 3 Comprehensive Exam 3 (Complete Application & Register for class according to Ph.D. Coordinator’s directions) Third Fall Semester (Online)

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 707RPre-Proposal

Presentation Online/Credit 2. Course is dedicated to the development of the proposed dissertation topic. Selection of the dissertation committee and an understanding of the disser- tation process. A maximum of 8 credit hours can be earned in this course.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
Prerequisite
BLAO 760R, 761R.
BLAO 713Ethics and LeadershipLec. 3./Online/Credit 3

Through case studies and applied knowledge used in analytical proj- ects, the student will build skills and knowledge for leading organi- zations with ethical integrity and social accountability. The course includes financial planning, budgeting, and other trends such as balancing risks. The course helps prepare learners to be key ethical players who are effective in leading an organization’s financial capa- bilities, based on sound financial and economic principles.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 715Advanced Leadership Concepts

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Emphasis is on identifying and solving organizational problems and recommending new business models that will increase organiza- tional performance. The course integrates theoretical and practical applications for effectively leading organizations in a constantly changing world. Students will study leadership models that have helped move people in organizations toward a clear vision and mis- sion.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 720Financial Accounting and Reporting Research3

Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 721Contemporary Issues

in Accounting Seminar Sem. 3. /Online/Credit 3. This course examines current issues confronting accountants, businesses and their stakeholders. Issues such as new FASB Statement implementation, unique business entities and creative business mechanisms will be examined.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 722Accounting Theory Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3

This course focuses on the theoretical structures of accounting for assets, income definition, recognition and measurement of income, influence of professional standards, and the future of the profession. Prerequisite: BLAO 720.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 723Tax Planning and Research

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course is an in-depth study of the tax-planning process and research tools that are available to both the professional business manager and tax practitioner.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 724Special Topics in Taxation3

3 BLAO 725 Seminar in Accounting Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 725Seminar in

Accounting Research Sem. 3. /Online/Credit 3. Research on auditing, financial and managerial accounting, and taxation using theoretical perspectives and research methods from the social sciences and business disciplines. Prerequisite: BLAO 722, 723.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 730Financial Economics Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3

The objective of this course is to undertake a rigorous study of the theoretical foundations of modern financial economics. The course will cover the central themes of modern finance including individ- ual investment decisions under uncertainty, stochastic dominance, mean variance theory, capital market equilibrium and asset valua- tion, arbitrage pricing theory, option pricing, incomplete markets, and the potential application of these themes.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 731Corporate and Financial Institutions

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course provides student with an overview of the contributions in the modern theory of corporate finance and financial institutions. Advanced theory and empirical investigations; financial decisions of the firm, dividends, capital structure, mergers and takeovers. The topics covered may include capital structure, distribution pol- icy, financial intermediation, initial and seasoned public offerings, market for corporate control, product market corporate finance interactions, corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, moral haz- ard, and some selected topics.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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BLAO 732Behavior Finance Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3

This course involves the use of psychology to guide alternative theories of financial markets. There is an examination of the preferences and trading decisions of individual investors. It includes an analysis of corporate decision making. Topics covered include capital structure, investment, dividend and merger decisions.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 733Theory of Finance3

. 3 BLAO 734 Concepts of Investment Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 734Concepts of Investment Decisions

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course will provide students with the techniques for mak- ing investment decisions and valuing securities. The course will develop the concepts of asset pricing such as valuation by arbi- trage, arbitrage pricing theory, portfolio selection, means variance analysis, the Capital Asset Pricing Model, and inter-temporal capi- tal asset pricing. Prerequisite: BLAO 730.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 735Advanced Topics in Finance

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Application of financial models and concepts to case studies involving financial aspects of the firm. Case analyses are designed to make use of integrative and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of financial management concepts from lower level courses is assumed. Prerequisite: BLAO 733, 734. Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 740Managerial Economics3

Total.................................................................................... First Fall Semester (Online)

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 740RManagerial Economics3

. 3 BLAO 800 Dissertation I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . 3 **BLAO 805 Dissertation II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 12 BLAO 810 Dissertation III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 741Issues in Operations Management

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course covers manufacturing and service industries and deals with a multitude of activities needed to produce or process goods and services in the private and public sectors. The course empha- sizes the production and operations activities of businesses and public agencies. To include blockchain techniques.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 742Seminar in Strategic Policy Management3

12 BLAO 743 International Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 743International Management

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course offers an in-depth study of problems of operating across multiple political and cultural boundaries. Topics include theory and practice of international business, global competition, organizing for global operations, market entry, innovations and comparative management. Prerequisite: BLAO 742.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 744Organizational Change Theory

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course provides the conceptual frameworks and tools to lead and orchestrate organizational change. Several leading theories and models used in management of organizational change are pre- sented. The course includes detailed analyses of organizations as systems, organizational leadership and change. Students will com- plete a self-assessment on his/her change leadership capabilities.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
Prerequisite
BLAO 701, 702, 705.
BLAO 745Advanced Decision Support Systems

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course offers an analysis of techniques involved in the devel- opment of computer-based systems designed to help managers in decision making and problem-solving processes. Topics include assessment of technology available, discussion of the design and implementation of such systems. Prerequisite: BLAO 744.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 750Marketing Management

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. An analysis of all aspects of the marketing functions and the firm, including such basic managerial tasks as analysis of consumer demand, selection of market targets, deciding on strategies, and combining the various marketing tools in the marketing mix, i.e., product offerings, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 751Emerging Issues in Marketing

 Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course exposes students to the role of marketing in a modern organization. Students will examine the intellectual underpinnings of marketing as a discipline by examining the development of marketing theories from both a historical as well as philosophical basis.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 752Product

Planning Seminar Sem. 3./Online/Credit 3. This seminar examines useful quantitative models and methods relevant to product planning and pricing, and promotion. Topics include analysis and measurement of multi-attribute preference structures, information search, product positioning, brand and customer equity, new product introduction, market structuring, and new product diffusion. Prerequisite: BLAO 750, 751.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 753Behavioral

Research in Marketing Online/Credit 3. This seminar emphasizes coverage of the major research work carried out in consumer behavior. It will expose students to the cutting edge in consumer behavior, psychology and neuroscience and give students a good grasp of what it takes to be a successful academic in the field of consumer behavior.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
Prerequisite
BLAO 752.
BLAO 754Quantitative Research in Marketing

Strategic Models and Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 755Theories of Attitude and Persuasion3

Total Elective Hours Needed 24 Note: Students enrolled in the program may select six graduate level courses that will result in at least 18 hours of subject matter in a discipline at the graduate level. * A maximum of 12 credit hours can be earned in this course by taking it for four semesters ** A maximum of 24 credit hours can be earned in this course by taking it for six semesters. II. Program matriculation requirements: Summer residencies, On- campus coursework, and Online coursework Requirements Credi First Summer Residency........................................................... 3

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 760RBehavioral Research Methods3

18 BLAO 761R Empirical Research Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 761REmpirical Research Methods3

*BLAO 707R Pre-Proposal Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 800Dissertation I4

**BLAO 805 Dissertation II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 800RDissertation I8

**BLAO 810R Dissertation II.................................................... 4 Total Hours 37 Electives in the Ph.D. Curriculum Electives will be selected based on the student’s focus: Marketing & Man- agement or Finance & Accounting

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 805Dissertation II4

TOTAL 8 Third Spring Semester (Online and Formal Presentation) 8 week session **BLAO 810 Dissertation III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 810Dissertation III Online/Credit 4

This course is dedicated to completing the dissertation. By the end of this course, the full dissertation is completed and ready to defend. Students can register for a maximum of 24 credit hours. Prerequisite: BLAO 805.

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 810RDissertation II Lec. 4./Online/Credit 4

Students register during the period of work in process for a maxi- mum of 24 credit hours toward the successful completion and defense of the dissertation research. Includes an extensive writ- ten online (?) requirement; completed dissertation and a successful defense. May be repeated for credit as necessary to complete the dissertation process. Prerequisite: BLAO 800. CHEO (Chemistry – Online)

Subject
BLAO
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as necessary to complete the dissertation process.
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
BLAO 815Dissertation Defense12

TOTAL 4 PROGRAM TOTAL 60 credit hours Note: Students enrolled in the program may select six graduate level courses that will result in at least 18 hours of subject matter in a discipline at the graduate level. 24 *Major coursework chosen from BLAO 720 to BLAO 735 for Accounting/Finance track and from BLAO 741 to BLAO 755 for Marketing/Management track. Courses outside the major course- work list, may be taken for Minor coursework. * A maximum of 8 credit hours can be earned in this course by taking it for four semesters ** A maximum of 24 credit hours can be earned in this course by taking it for six semesters. sion Hampton University 2026-2028

Subject
BLAO
Credits (min)
12
Credits (max)
12
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu

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