MBA505 GATEWAY EXPERIENCE (1 CREDIT)
Provides students with an introduction to the integrated nature of business. Introduces the idea of experiential learning and develops expectations for the graduate core courses. The course will involve a hands-on experiential group exercise. P/F grading basis.
MBA510 LEADERSHIP (3 CREDITS)
Explores the history, art, science, and practice of leadership in organizational settings. Such issues as leadership history, change, visioning, coaching followership, and socio-technical concerns will be covered. Emphasis will be placed upon merging theory and practice and personal leadership skill development. Prerequisites: MBA 505 must either be completed before taking MBA 510 or taking MBA 505 concurrently with MBA 510.(G)(3)
MBA515 LEGAL AND ETHICAL OPERATION OF BUSINESS (3 CREDITS)
A course designed for managers to operate an entity in compliance with the legal system in an ethical manner. The focus is on the practice of preventative law and managing operations in such a way as to take advantage of the safeguards that the legal system provides.
MBA520 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (3 CREDITS)
Application of managerial accounting concepts, techniques and issues, emphasizing uses of internal accounting information for decision making, planning or budgeting, and evaluation/control. Topics include alternative cost measurement, accumulation, allocation methods, or analysis techniques (job, process, just-in-time, standard, activity-based costing, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, contribution approach) that are relevant to various managerial decisions (production, pricing, etc.) and related issues (behavioral implications). Prerequisites: MBA 505 must either be completed before taking MBA 520 or taking MBA 505 concurrently with MBA 520.(G)(3)
MBA522 IMPACT PRACTICUM (2 CREDITS)
The Impact Practicum course is a field-based, experiential learning program designed to provide Butler MBA students with real-world knowledge of select business and industry clusters, and the opportunity to interact with business leaders and experts. The business practicum is intended to be highly experiential and engage successful community and business leaders and experts from economic development clusters. Students will draw on skills acquired in their core and elective courses, and supplemental readings, to engage in a three-day, industry-level business analysis/challenge competition. Working in teams, students will analyze the business task to identify potential paths to success and recommend a solution.
MBA525 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS (3 CREDITS)
A course in applied microeconomics with an emphasis on business decision making. Topics include market analysis and price determination; examination of managerial response to changing demand, cost, and industry conditions. Prerequisites: MBA 505 must either be completed before taking MBA 525 or taking MBA 505 concurrently with MBA 525.(G)(3)
MBA530 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3 CREDITS)
An analysis of the theory and practice of financial management, this course expands on the topics covered in MBA 430. In general, the course focuses on how firms properly acquire and invest funds in a corporate setting. Specific topics include capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, derivatives, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy. Prerequisites: MBA 505 must either be completed before taking MBA 530 or taking MBA 505 concurrently with MBA 530.(G)(3)
MBA535 MARKETING MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH METHODS (3 CREDITS)
An integrated course designed to provide the student with marketing management skills, basic research methodology skills, and a framework to make decisions in a marketing context. Marketing management content issues include: 1) buyer behavior, 2) market segmentation, targeting and positioning, and 3) management of the marketing mix. Research methodology topics include study design, data collection, and forecasting methods. Prerequisites: MBA 505 must either be completed before taking MBA 535 or taking MBA 505 concurrently with MBA 535.(G)(3)
MBA540 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN (3 CREDITS)
An introduction to the concepts and techniques of modern operations and supply chain management, and the role that information technology plays to inform the decisions of supply chain managers. The goal is to provide the students with a fundamental knowledge of the extension and impact of the decisions within and across supply chains, understanding the interconnectedness of processes and enterprises, information systems, logistics networks, risks and the importance of integration, and sustainability. Students will also learn about operations management, inventory control, data modeling, demand forecasting, project management, quality management, and others. Group presentations, class discussions, simulations, and case exercises will provide the vehicle for developing decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills that are essential for managers. Prerequisites: MBA 505 must either be completed before taking MBA 540 or taking MBA 505 concurrently with MBA 540.(G)(3)
MBA542 THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET (3 CREDITS)
This course examines the nature of innovation and how the entrepreneurial mindset is leveraged to identify and exploit new market opportunities. Detailed attention is given to the entrepreneurial process and how it applies to the entrepreneur, the evolving company, and the established company.
MBA545 INTEGRATED CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (3 CREDITS)
Designed to serve as a capstone experience in the graduate program. This course reviews key concepts from the individual disciplines (accounting, finance, marketing, leadership, production) and integrates it with new material on strategic management. The perspective is from the point of view of a general manager, division head, or CEO who holds responsibility for shaping the direction and character of the organization. The approach relies heavily on in-depth case analysis and class discussion. Prerequisites: MBA degree-seeking status, MBA505, MBA510, MBA515, MBA520, MBA522, MBA525, MBA530, MBA535, MBA540, MBA542. (G)(3)
