MBA635 Special Topics Lecture Series (students choose three topics) (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  Each course section covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples.  Topics include project management, international development, information technology, finance, healthcare, or accounting, among others.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify and implement practical application of the content area.
2. Identify appropriate ethical considerations related to the given topic.
3. Demonstrate emerging knowledge of the topic.
4. Analyze and evaluate the need for additional resources, including appropriate collaboration with other disciplines, professionals, and/or systems.

The special topics lecture series provides an opportunity through online lectures and an accompanying project to focus on a different topic in each section.

MBA505 Project Planning
MBA506 Project Scheduling
MBA507 Quality Management
MBA508 Risk Management
MBA509 International Development
MBA511 Enterprise Architecture
MBA512 Technology Portfolio Management
MBA 513 Enterprise Security
MBA514 Derivative Securities
MBA515 Financial Portfolio Management
MBA516 Financial Markets and Institutions
MBA517 International Finance
MBA518 Healthcare Policy
MBA519 Healthcare Systems
MBA521 Benefits and Compensation
MBA522 Employment Law
MBA523 Consumer Behavior
MBA524 Issues in Economics
MBA525 Marketing Research Strategies
MBA526 Advertising
MBA527 Forensic Accounting
MBA528 Emerging Issues in Accounting
MBA529 Decision Modeling
MBA530 Web Analytics
MBA531 Measuring the Value of Social and Environment Responsibility