Course Descriptions

IENT600 Design Thinking and Innovation (3 cr.)

This course provides an introduction to design thinking, ideation, and implementation strategies using theories, processes, and tools associated with innovation in business development. Using a human-centered approach to innovation, students evaluate desirability, viability, and feasibility to determine potential for responding to an identified need. Students are introduced to different types of value propositions and customer segments, with a focus towards learning to leverage Lean Startup tools in developing and pivoting a business model through execution and iteration. Topics covered include value propositions, customer segments, revenue streams, channels, partners, and key resources.

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

1. Apply knowledge of the principles, theories, and strategies of design thinking.
2. Evaluate and identify the viability of a business idea in relation to feasibility and desirability.
3. Build a business model that addresses the relationship between the key components.
4. Create innovative implementation strategies for the execution of new business models in organizations.

ACCT500 Auditing (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): This course does not count toward the degree.
This course covers audit theory and practice. It emphasizes applying audit theories and procedures in the examination of a company’s financial statements by a certified public accountant. Other assurance, attestation and internal auditing services are also covered.

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

1. Describe and apply auditing standards and understand the meaning of generally accepted auditing standards.
2. Define internal control and understand its impact on the audit.
3. Explain the relationship between audit evidence and audit risk and identify and explain the components of audit risk.
4. Identify and apply audit methods and techniques used in practice today.
5. Perform appropriate analytical procedures.
6. Describe other important services that a certified public accountant can perform.

ACCT505 Business Taxation (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): This course does not count toward the degree credits.
This course provides an introduction to corporate federal income tax law. Tax provisions and administrative rules pertaining to corporations and alternative organizational structures are examined.

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

1. Interpret and evaluate the tax code as it applies to taxpayer situations.
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the taxation of different entities.
3. Assess tax and nontax costs of various organizational forms.
4. Prepare tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, and S corporations.
5. Identify basic tax concepts among most states, and determine tax planning to reduce a corporation’s overall state tax burden.
6. Analyze the tax implications of alternative choices and communicate these findings.

ACCT510 Intermediate Accounting (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): This course does not count toward the degree credits.
This course is a comprehensive study of financial accounting theory. Topics include the formation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial statement presentation and valuation, revenue recognition concepts, time value of money, cash and marketable securities, accounts receivable, and inventories.

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

1. Assess the environment of financial reporting and rule making.
2. Recognize the relationship among the objectives of financial reporting and decision making.
3. Prepare and interpret financial statements and disclosures according to GAAP, including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of stockholder equity, and the statement of cash flows.
4. Calculate and determine the appropriate value of reporting current assets.
5. Compute ending inventory and cost of goods sold under multiple inventory valuation methods, including dollar value LIFO and lower of cost or market methods.
6. Study the codes of ethics for various accounting professional organizations.
7. Recognize various types of computer software, and relate the importance to financial reporting and decision making.
8. Know the requirement of the accounting profession concerning continuing professional education (CPE) and certifications (CPA, CIA, CMA, etc.).

ACCT600 Financial Communication (3 cr.)

This course provides students with an understanding of how accounting and other information necessary to assess a firm’s economic status is created, packaged, and disseminated to a company’s management team and external users such as investors, customers, analysts, and the financial media. The course also covers academic writing used in the program and information literacy required for research. 

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

1. Evaluate methods used to communicate complex accounting concepts.
2. Interpret how effectively annual reports communicate an organization’s objectives.
3. Develop different communication strategies for all stakeholders.
4. Employ multimedia, hypermedia, and electronic literature resources to gather and distribute accounting and business knowledge and information.
5. Employ clear writing and speaking skills appropriate to the audience.
6. Capture ideas, data, and relationships visually.

ACCT610 Leadership and Ethics (3 cr.)

This course covers how accounting leaders assist a company in making strategic financial decisions and explores the relationship between ethics and leadership. Students learn behaviors to accelerate high performance and create an ethical environment.

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

1. Develop a definition of ethical leadership that encompasses social responsibility and civic engagement.
2. Use tools for conflict resolution, managing diversity, and building teams.
3. Evaluate team strategies to enhance team productivity.
4. Analyze organizational theories to manage strategically.
5. Assess the congruence between personal norms and ethical principles.
6. Demonstrate respectful engagement with others’ ideas, behaviors, and beliefs.
7. Apply diverse frames of reference to decisions and actions.
8. Resolve issues based on evidence weighed against relevant criteria.
    

ACCT620 Accounting Information Systems (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ACCT510  
This course is designed to present an understanding of accounting information systems and their role in the accounting environment. Particular attention is paid to accounting information systems with regard to organizational goals, relational databases, internal control processes, risks, and management reports.

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

1. Evaluate how accounting information systems align with organizational goals.
2. Analyze the impact of accounting information systems on managing organizational risk.
3. Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of enterprise risk management systems.
4. List internal controls as they apply to accounting information systems.
5. Develop a contingency plan for disaster preparedness and data recovery.
6. Prepare and evaluate flowcharts of business processes from a narrative.

ACCT630 Advanced Audit and Internal Controls (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ACCT500 , ACCT510 
This course builds upon previous auditing course work through the use of case studies, and provides an in-depth analysis of selected advanced topics in auditing, including developing an understanding of the (1) code of professional ethics of the auditing professions, (2) fundamental principles underlying an audit performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, (3) impact of information technology in the conduct of an audit, and (4) how audit sampling is used in an audit. In addition, the factors that impact audit risk are analyzed, and the impact of internal controls on the conduct of an audit are evaluated.

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

1. Understand the philosophy, environment, and code of ethics of the auditing profession.
2. Examine the fundamental principles underlying an audit performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
3. Interpret and use audit sampling in the conduct of an audit.
4. Articulate management and auditor responsibilities with respect to internal control under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
5. Evaluate the use of internal controls by top management and governing boards for organizations.
6. Determine audit risk and access its impact on an audit.
7. Assess the impact of information technology in the conduct of an audit.

ACCT640 Nonprofit and Government Accounting (3 cr.)

This course introduces the concepts and practices of accounting for nonprofit entities and for state and local governments. Topics include the role and process of budgeting in governmental and nonprofit organizations and financial analysis.

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

1. Identify and articulate the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team.
2. Apply generally accepted governmental and nonprofit financial reporting principles.
3. Identify the accounting similarities and differences between nonprofit entities and private business enterprises.
4. Prepare financial statements, notes, and supplementary information to meet the external reporting requirements of a nonprofit entity.

ACCT645 Data Analytics for Accounting (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ACCT620  and ACCT630  
This course uses data analytic processes and models to identify, translate, test, and communicate financial information. Students learn to identify data quality and reliability and to explore problem solving through statistical data analysis.

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

1. Explain why data analytics matters to accountants.
2. Apply and translate accounting data.
3. Analyze and visualize data sets of an organization.
4. Develop and interpret results of KPIs and financial analysis.
5. Interpret and evaluate using the IMPACT approach.
6. Prepare text mining and sentiment analysis on financial statement data.
7. Communicate financial reporting data in a professional and engaging manner.

ACCT650 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Analysis (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ACCT510 
This course examines fraud schemes and addresses fraudulent financial reporting, misappropriation of assets, and corruption. Students learn how to develop evidence to assist a fraud case through litigation support and expert testimony techniques.

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

1. Research fraud issues and internal control within the workplace to recommend a course of action.
2. Identify common fraud schemes and fraudulent financial reporting.
3. Identify the evidence misappropriation of assets.
4. Identify and evaluate criminal activity related to accounting fraud.
5. Develop evidence to assist a fraud case through litigation support and expert testimony techniques.
6. Research the role of technology in the forensic accounting profession.
    

ACCT660 Strategic Management Accounting (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ACCT510 
This course emphasizes cost accounting as a source of data for measuring and improving the economic condition of the business. Topics include strategic planning and control, cost analysis, overhead allocation, and financial statement analysis.

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

1. Apply advanced managerial accounting concepts and tools to make more informed and effective decisions.
2. Assess, interpret, and evaluate various issues faced by business organizations.
3. Provide a recommendation for strategic management decision making.
4. Create forecast projections.
5. Analyze financial statements and recommend a course of action.
6. Prepare a strategic plan and annual budget.
    

ACCT670 Taxation and Business Decisions (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ACCT505 , ACCT510  
This course examines the relationship between managerial decision making and taxes. Topics include the different types of entities and the impact of tax considerations in business decisions such as corporate structure, reorganization, and compensation.

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

1. Research the differences and similarities between federal taxation and business law.
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the taxation of different entities.
3. Analyze the taxation rules for mergers and acquisitions for a company
4. Analyze how taxes impact and influence business decisions.
5. Compare the tax treatments among foreign branches and foreign subsidiaries.
6. Assess tax and nontax costs of various organizational forms.
    

ACCT680 Contemporary and Emerging Issues (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ACCT510  
This course identifies developing areas in accounting and encourages students to research the issues, think critically, evaluate alternatives, and communicate conclusions orally and in writing. The course addresses the role of the contemporary accountant, international accounting standards, the future of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (F.A.S.B.), standard setting and regulation, ethics, and other developing issues.

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

1. Examine and summarize the role that the accountant plays as a strategic business partner.
2. Analyze the historical and current accounting standard setting process.
3. Compare International Standards to US GAAP.
4. Research and summarize current accounting emerging issues.
5. Analyze the current Congressional business tax rulings.
6. Communicate conclusions with clarity and coherence.

ACCT690 Master’s Capstone (3 cr.)

This course blends accounting theory, practice, and research. Students demonstrate leadership and strategic decision-making skills along with advanced knowledge of accounting. Students present findings to colleagues and professionals in the field.

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

1. Apply learned research skills to investigate an entity.
2. Analyze the financials of an organization.
3. Interpret results of the financial analysis.
4. Develop a course of action based on research on analysis.
5. Prepare a management summary of the research and analysis.
6. Present findings in a professional and engaging manner.
    

AC302 Managerial Accounting Principles (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): BU300  Co-requisite
This course is an introduction to the managerial accounting and reporting systems used for decision-making purposes. Topics include cost accounting and variances, cost-volume-profit relationships, job order and process cost systems, budgeting and measuring performance, and an introduction to the time value of money and the capital budgeting process.

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

1. Evaluate the information available from the accounting records that is used in the managerial decision-making process.
2. Apply job costing, activity-based costing and other cost management tools in the managerial decision-making process.
3. Analyze various types of computer software and relate the importance to cost accounting and management reporting.
4. Prepare, monitor, analyze, and report on the results of the budget process.
5. Employ the various types of cost accounting processes.
6. Apply the basic concept of time value of money in the capital budgeting process.

AC303 Intermediate Accounting I (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): BU300  
This course focuses on a comprehensive analysis of financial accounting theory. Topics include the formation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial statement presentation and valuation, revenue recognition concepts, time value of money, cash and marketable securities, accounts receivable, and inventories. Students critically examine the principles of real-world financial analysis and reporting issues.

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

1. Assess the environment of financial reporting and rulemaking.
2. Use critical decision-making skills to meet the objectives of financial reporting.
3. Prepare financial statements and disclosure according to GAAP, including the disclosure requirements for the balance sheet, income statement, statement of stockholder equity, and the statement of cash flows. 
4. Examine the inventory process in accounting, ending inventory, and cost of goods sold under multiple inventory valuation methods, including dollar value LIFO and lower of cost or market methods. 
5. Examine the codes of ethics and theoretical frameworks for various accounting professional organizations.
6. Relate SOX and systems and controls in accounting by various types of accounting software to financial reporting and decision making. 
7. Know the requirement of the accounting profession concerning continuing professional education (CPE) and certifications (CPA, CIA, CMA, etc.).
8. Examine business data and apply financial ratios for analysis.

AC305 Intermediate Accounting II (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): AC303  
This course continues the comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial accounting theory. Topics include fixed assets and depreciation, long-term investments, current and contingent liabilities, long-term liabilities, contributed capital, leases, accounting for income taxes, earnings per share, and post-retirement benefits. Students work on income tax allocation, financial statement analysis, cash flow statements, and accounting methods changes.

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

1. Analyze, allocate, and record acquisitions and dispositions to fixed and intangible assets.
2. Record depletion, amortization, and depreciation of full and partial periods for the balance sheet.
3. Analyze, allocate, and record transactions involving current, long-term, and contingent liabilities.
4. Record the classification of long-term investments and marketable securities.
5. Analyze, classify, and record shareholder equity and comprehensive transactions.
6. Calculate permanent and temporary differences in financial and income tax accounting.
7. Relate the systems and controls available in various types of accounting software to financial reporting and decision making.
8. Allocate and record a capital and operating lease for the lessee and lessor according to lease accounting standards.
9. Apply the codes of ethics from various professional accounting organizations.

AC308 Federal Taxation (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): BU300  
This course provides an introduction to federal income tax law and regulations. Tax provisions and administrative rules pertaining to individuals, corporations and alternative organizational structures are examined.

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

1. Interpret and evaluate the tax code as it applies to taxpayer situations.
2. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the taxation of different entities.
3. Assess tax and nontax costs of various organizational forms.
4. Compute property transactions to determine depreciation and cost recovery,
5. Evaluate property transactions to determine gain or loss considerations, nontaxable exchanges, capital gains and loss, and recapturing provisions.
6. Prepare tax return schedules for partnerships, C corporations, and S corporations.
7. Analyze tax implications and communicate these findings. 
8. Evaluate and analyze tax sources of information related to tax practice along with its inherent ethical responsibility.

AC310 Business Taxation (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): AC308 
This course provides an introduction to corporate federal income tax law. Tax provisions and administrative rules pertaining to corporations and alternative organizational structures are examined.

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

1. Interpret and evaluate the tax code as it applies to taxpayer situations.
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the taxation of different entities.
3. Assess tax and nontax costs of various organizational forms.
4. Prepare tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, and S corporations.
5. Analyze various types of computer tax software and relate the importance to the preparation of tax returns.
6. Identify basic tax concepts among most states and determine tax planning to reduce a corporation’s overall state tax burden.
7. Analyze the tax implications of alternative choices and communicate these findings.
    

AC315 Cost Accounting (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): AC302 
The course emphasizes strategic aspects of cost and managerial accounting. Topics include cost behavior, relevant information for decision analysis, budgeting and the role of accounting in business strategy. The course also covers current management accounting theories.

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

1. Analyze cost behavior trends within an organization.
2. Develop budgets for planning and control.
3. Apply appropriate analysis and technique to solve non-routine problems.
4. Discuss current topics in cost management accounting.
5. Analyze pricing and profitability, cost and volume, and capital investment.
6. Analyze strategic cost, activity based, standard cost, quality and environmental, and lean management strategies. 
7. Apply inventory management by the use of EOQ, JIT, and  the theory of constraints.
8. Communicate the professional code of ethical conduct for management accountants.

AC400 Advanced Accounting (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): AC305 
This course examines advanced accounting problems, theory, and financial statement presentations. Topics include consolidations, business combinations, governmental and nonprofit reporting, partnership accounting, and foreign exchange transactions.

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

1. Value and record business combinations.
2. Prepare consolidated financial statements, including international transactions with foreign currency exchange.
3. Apply consolidation techniques for outside ownership, acquisition, and asset transactions.
4. Articulate financial statement reporting and SEC requirements.
5. Recognize worldwide accounting diversity and International standards.
6. Apply accounting valuation methods to financial transactions.
7. Evaluate the formation, operation, termination, and liquidation in partnership accounting.
8. Assess the role of the accountant in estates and trusts.
9. Evaluate usefulness and limitations of advanced accounting topics.

AC405 Auditing (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): AC303  
This course covers audit theory and practice. It emphasizes applying audit theories and procedures in the examination of a company’s financial statements by a certified public accountant. Auditing standards, professional ethics, legal responsibilities, and current auditing trends are discussed.

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

1. Apply auditing standards.
2. Discuss the role of the auditor with regard to legal liability, ethics, and independence.
3. Define internal control and distinguish the major components of internal control.
4. Explain the relationship between evidence and audit risk, and identify and explain the components of audit risk.
5. Apply audit methods and techniques used in practice today.
6. Perform appropriate analytical procedures for various audit types.
7. Apply professional auditing standards, use of evidence, and audit opinion formulation process.
8. Analyze various types of data and relate to audit procedures.

AC410 Corporate Finance (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): AC302  
This course is an in-depth study of corporate financial management strategies and the fundamentals of finance. The application to a wide variety of real-world situations spanning personal finance, corporate decision making, and financial intermediation is emphasized. The course focuses on key concepts and decisions regarding risk and return, the management of current assets and current liabilities, capital budgeting using the time value of money concepts, asset valuation, and the profit maximization of shareholder wealth in a global economy. It also examines organizational use of the stock market and other financial institutions and systems.

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

1. Evaluate the pros and cons of assorted forms of financing that may be available to a company. 
2. Apply methods used for tax, cashflow, and financial statements along with reporting requirements for business organizations.
3. Analyze interest rates and the valuation of stocks, bonds, risks, and rate of return.
4. Apply the principles of capital structure, dividend policy, and risk management.
5. Prepare capital budgeting for long-term assets and risks associated with the assets.
6. Apply the time value of money methods in the capital budgeting and the implications for financing/investment decision-making process.
7. Prepare cash flow budgets, capital management, and financial forecasting using the applicable software. 
8. Analyze the company’s financial data to maximize the value of the organization’s capital (money) to fulfill the goals of the company.

AC415 International Accounting (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): AC305  
This course examines the accounting and reporting issues of foreign owned operations faced by large international firms. Topics include the differences in the accounting principles followed in various countries, determination of the appropriate method to be used in translating and consolidating foreign owned entities with the parent organization, and the harmonization of accounting principles around the globe.

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

1. Explain differing accounting principles followed globally.
2. Explain the pros and cons of one set of accounting standards to be used globally.
3. Explore the differences and similarities between Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards.
4. Select the appropriate methods to be used in translating the financial statements of a foreign owned entity for consolidation with its parent organization.
5. Explain translation, hedging, and transaction gains or losses inherent in foreign currency transactions.
6. Summarize the basics of international transfer pricing and international taxation.
7. Analyze financial statements of foreign entities.
    

AC495 Bachelor of Science Capstone (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Program director authorization required.
This course integrates knowledge and skills developed in a student’s major course of study.  Students integrate and apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout their academic programs.  Students select a problem or issue in their area of specialization, research the issue, analyze and critique material related to the topic, and propose a solution that addresses the issue or improves the organization. Students also demonstrate professional communication skills, outline continuing education strategies, and examine the ethical and diversity dimensions of various organizations.

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

1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills related to a major field of academic study.
2. Analyze the environmental variables and available resources that affect various organizational issues and strategies.
3. Analyze various ethical implications relevant to organizations and professions.
4. Develop strategies for continuing education and professional competence.
5. Recognize strategies for professionals to achieve personal well-being and work-life balance.
6. Synthesize various strategies and best practices related to one’s profession.
7. Identify management and leadership principles in a professional context.
8. Explore diversity as it relates to specific fields of study and professions.
9. Communicate using inclusive methods in a variety of modes appropriate to a specific profession.
10. Recognize and adapt to trends in a field of study or profession.
11. Address laws, regulations, policies, or best practices relevant to specific industries or professions.

AC/BUXXX Elective Choices (3 cr.)

Any 300 or 400-level non-required Accounting, Business, Management, HR, or Marketing course not required for the major; IT301  Info. Tech. Perspectives, IT312  Emerging Trends in Business Tech., IT440  Business Intelligence Fund., IT457  Cloud Computing Fund., or IT305  Enterprise Architecture Fund; either MBA610  or MBA613  with program director approval and taken within the last 12 degree credits.

*If a required course is substituted or waived, students must choose additional electives to meet the 54-credit residency requirement for double majors.

ADS551 Historical and Contemporary Foundations of Addiction Theories (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY620  or equivalent
This course explores various contemporary and historic theories that account for the etiology of addiction to psychoactive substances. Emphasis is on psychological, biological, and sociocultural theories of drug addiction. Topics include the role of family and society, roles/responsibilities of the therapist, addiction as a disease, the 12-Step Framework, abstinence, and harm reduction.

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

1. Compare and contrast competing models and theories of addiction and addiction treatment.
2. Analyze individual and family contributions to the development, maintenance, and treatment of substance abuse and addiction from a historical and contemporary perspective.
3. Evaluate current research and data regarding the effectiveness of prevailing models of treatment.
4. Demonstrate an ability to differentiate and work within the 12 Core Functions of Addictions Counseling.

ADS552 Applied Research and Evaluation in Addictions (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): or co-requisite ADS551  
This course examines the development and implementation of research and evaluation methodologies to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical services for individuals impacted by substance abuse and addiction. The course focuses on using current information technology to locate and critically evaluate the assessment and treatment literature, the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practices (EBP), program evaluation and needs assessment strategies, and neuropsychological and psychopharmacological research.

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

1. Utilize accepted indicators of quality to critique and evaluate relevant research studies.
2. Based on the literature and research findings, recommend improvements to services and design ways to assess the effectiveness.
3. Assess the impact of clinical services, including identified resources needs and potential barriers.
4. Explain the design and rationale of the evaluations of individual clients, programs, or other clinical practices, including the findings, implications, and recommendations.
    

ADS553 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Addiction Services (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ADS552 , PY 722  or equivalent
This course examines the ethical, legal, and professional issues in the continuum of care in addictions work. The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy code of ethics, selected federal and state law pertaining to the addictions field, and overlying professionalism are synthesized and applied, while integrating the 12 core functions.

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

1. Apply their knowledge of the Minnesota Board of Health code of ethics in the field of substance abuse, use, and dependence in general practice and case situations.
2. Recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas by applying methods of ethical analysis and decision-making skills, being aware of one’s own biases and beliefs.
3. Apply ethical and legal practices and responsibilities in providing professional services.
4. Analyze and address specific issues that arise from the interface of addictions practice with medical, legal, religious, business, health reimbursement, and educational institutions.
5. Describe practice activities and responsibilities, including consultation, necessary for professionalism along the continuum of care in addictions practice.
    

ADS554 Psychopharmacology and Psychophysiology in Addiction Disorders (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY606  or equivalent
Prerequisite or Co-requisite ADS553 
This course examines the types and actions of substances of abuse, including street drugs, prescribed medications, over-the-counter compounds, herbs and other supplements, and toxic materials. Emphasis is placed on integrating counseling skills with pharmacotherapy while addressing the needs of clients from a variety of cultural and sub-cultural groups. The neurobiological components of abuse and addiction are examined and synthesized with social and psychological variables and risk factors. The effects of abuse and addiction on neuroanatomy and neurophysiology are analyzed to incorporate into treatment planning and program development.

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

1. Critically evaluate the psychopharmacological and psychophysiological literature.
2. Synthesize counseling theory and techniques with pharmacological information and practices.
3. Distinguish and describe the effects of various substances of abuse on the physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects of the individual.
4. Formulate an individualized and realistic treatment plan by analyzing and evaluating the physiological, social and cultural, and psychological factors placing individuals at risk to abuse substances.
    

ADS555 Multicultural Aspects of Addiction (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ADS554  
This course provides an integrated overview of the psychology and sociology of psychoactive drug use, abuse, addiction, and evidenced-based treatment approaches in contemporary American society and other world cultures. The complex relationships between individual, family, group, and sociocultural dimensions of drug using are explored. Special attention is given to variables of age, ethnicity, spirituality, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status.

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

1. Examine one’s own biases and prejudices regarding chemical use.
2. Review common and evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for chemical health from diverse individual, couple, family, and community perspectives.
3. Develop practical and effective skills for interviewing, assessing, and treatment planning for diverse populations, considering modalities such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Multi-systemic Family Therapy, and Narrative Approaches.
4. Analyze assumptions, strengths, and limitations of approaches such as Abstinence, 12-Step, Harm Reduction, and Responsible Use for diverse groups.
5. Articulate the distinctive treatment issues and needs with respect to individual differences within their cultural context.
    

ADS556 Diagnosis and Assessment of Co-occurring Disorders (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): or co-requisite ADS555  
This course examines effective applications of current theories and models in the diagnosis, intervention, and treatment of addictions and co-occurring disorders and associated issues. The incorporation of biopsychosocial factors including socioeconomics, race, ethnicity, culture and subcultures, and mental health are addressed.

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

1. Locate, evaluate, and implement theories and models of evidence-based approaches to diagnoses, interventions, treatments, and associated services in the addiction field.
2. Identify and integrate community, networkers, stakeholders, and socioeconomic factors into diagnosis, intervention, and treatment.
3. Apply biopsychosocial theories, including intergenerational, genetic, and environmental factors; and family, partner, and other relationship roles into assessment, intervention, and treatment.
4. Establish effective relationships with clients and other professionals according to one’s role along the continuum of care.
5. Identify the presence of co-occurring disorders and associated issues for coordinating services and evaluating program efficacy.
6. Synthesize and apply ethical, legal, and professional responsibly within the 12 core functions when diagnosing, intervening, and treating along the continuum of care.

ADS557 Families & Addictive Related Issues Across the Lifespan (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ADS556 
The course explores the impact of substance abuse and other addictions on the family, individually and systemically. It seeks to offer current understanding of the impacts of developmental effects throughout the lifespan. Historical and contemporary theory and techniques used in the treatment and recovery for individuals and family systems are studied.

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

1. Assess the role and adverse effects of addiction on family members.
2. Synthesize theories, including intergenerational, mental health, genetic, and environmental into the continuum of care with families.
3. Evaluate, implement, and apply evidence-based treatment approaches, theories, and models currently in practice.
4. Incorporate families and system factors into treatment planning along the continuum of care while satisfying the 12 core functions.
5. Integrate into family practice stakeholders, community connections, support networkers, cultures, and sub-cultures along the continuum of care.

ADS558 Individual & Group Counseling & Case Management (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): or co-requisite: ADS557  
This course focuses on providing an understanding of the unique considerations when working within an individual and group format in the continuum of care of alcohol and drug problems. The biopsychosocial model is used to conceptualize addiction, and prevailing modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused Brief, Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step Facilitation, and Harm Reduction strategies. The 12 core functions of addictions counseling provide a framework for navigating the treatment process.

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

1. Distinguish between individual and group counseling and case management.
2. Articulate one’s own strengths, growth areas, needs, and motivations to help those struggling with alcohol and drug abuse challenges.
3. Assess ethical dilemmas and legal issues commonly encountered in training and professional practice of alcohol and drug counseling.
4. Differentiate and integrate the prevailing models of treatment when providing services for alcohol and drug abuse challenges.
5. Apply knowledge of drug interactions and brain chemistry for the coordination of care.
6. Apply different evidenced-based strategies for assessment, treatment, and case management.
    

ADS590 Practicum I (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ADS558 
(440 hours) Students work in a setting which emphasizes the treatment of individuals with addictions and alcohol and drug abuse problems. This work must consist of a minimum of 880 total hours with the experience divided into two 440 hours of practicum. The student is supervised by an experienced Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor at a site licensed by the State of Minnesota to provide alcohol and drug counseling. A practicum seminar is taken concurrently with this work and provides an opportunity for discussion of case materials and concerns related to the practicum setting.

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

1. Apply theories of chemical dependency and addiction to practice.
2. Utilize the 12 core functions in the treatment of clients.
3. Integrate relevant psychopharmacological principles and research into practice.
4. Incorporate legal and ethical principles into work with clients.
5. Demonstrate a multicultural perspective in counseling practice.
6. Apply knowledge of family systems and sociocultural factors to work with clients.
7. Provide effective counseling to clients with co-occurring disorders/dual diagnoses.

ADS591 Practicum II (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ADS590 
(440 hours) Students work in a setting which emphasizes the treatment of individuals with addictions and alcohol and drug abuse problems. This work must consist of a minimum of 880 total hours with the experience divided into two 440 hours of practicum. The student is supervised by an experienced Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor at a site licensed by the State of Minnesota to provide alcohol and drug counseling. A practicum seminar is taken concurrently with this work and provides an opportunity for discussion of case materials and concerns related to the practicum setting.

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

1. Apply theories of chemical dependency and addiction to practice.
2. Utilize the 12 core functions in the treatment of clients.
3. Integrate relevant psychopharmacological principles and research into practice.
4. Incorporate legal and ethical principles into work with clients.
5. Demonstrate a multicultural perspective in counseling practice.
6. Apply knowledge of family systems and sociocultural factors to work with clients.
7. Provide effective counseling to clients with co-occurring disorders/dual diagnoses.

ADS592 Practicum Completion Seminar (0 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): ADS551 , ADS552 , ADS553 , ADS554 , ADS555 , ADS556 , ADS557 , ADS558 , ADS590 , ADS591  
Students work in a setting, which emphasizes the treatment of individuals with addictions, alcohol and drug abuse problems, and co-occurring mental health concerns. This work must consist of a minimum of 880 total hours with the experience divided into two 440 hours of practicum at a site licensed by the State of Minnesota to provide alcohol and drug counseling. An experienced, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), who is approved by the BBHT to provide supervision, supervises the student on-site. A practicum seminar course is taken concurrently with this field experience, providing opportunities for discussion of case materials and concerns related to the practicum setting. Personal and professional issues relevant to the practicum experience are examined.

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

1. Utilize the 12 Core Functions in the treatment of clients.
2. Apply theories of chemical dependency and addiction to clinical practice.
3. Integrate relevant psycho-pharmacological principles and research into practice.                                                                                                                       
4. Incorporate legal and ethical principles into work with clients.
5. Demonstrate a multicultural perspective in counseling practice.
6. Apply knowledge of family systems and socio-cultural factors to work with clients.
7. Provide effective counseling to clients with co-occurring disorders/dual diagnoses.

ADS714 Counseling and Psychological Services and Addiction Studies Practicum II (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY713  
Students work in a setting which emphasizes the treatment of individuals with addictions, alcohol and drug abuse problems, and co-occurring mental health concerns. This practicum must consist of 440 hours, at a site licensed by the State of Minnesota to provide alcohol and drug as well as mental health treatment.

The accompanying on-campus seminar sessions, facilitated by a dually-licensed mental health professional, provide opportunities for discussion of case materials and concerns related to the practicum setting. Personal and professional issues relevant to the practicum experience are examined and discussed. Planning for the integration paper is introduced.

This Counseling Psychology and Addiction Studies Practicum provide a combined clinical experience that meets the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy’s practicum hour requirements for applications for the LADC and the LPCC licenses. A dually-licensed mental professional (LADC and LPCC, LMFT, or LP) provides student supervision on site or two supervisors, one with LADC and the other with (LPCC, LMFT, or LP). In addition, the on-site supervisor must be on the BBHT approved list for supervision.

ADS715 Counseling and Psychological Services and Addiction Studies Practicum Completion (0 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY713 , ADS714  
Students work in a setting which emphasizes the treatment of individuals with addictions, alcohol and drug abuse problems, and co-occurring mental health concerns. The Practicum Completion Seminar provides an opportunity to complete the second 440 hours, at a site licensed by the State of Minnesota to provide alcohol and drug as well as mental health treatment.

The accompanying on-campus seminar sessions, facilitated by a dually-licensed mental health professional, provide opportunities for discussion of case materials and concerns related to the practicum setting. Personal and professional issues relevant to the practicum experience are examined and discussed. Planning for the integration paper is introduced.

This Counseling Psychology and Addiction Studies Practicum provide a combined clinical experience that meets the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy’s practicum hour requirements for applications for the LADC and the LPCC licenses. A dually-licensed mental health professional (LADC and LPCC/LP) must provide the student supervision on site. In addition, the on-site supervisor must be on the BBHT approved list for supervision.

BUxxx Elective Choices ( cr.)

Students may select any 300 or 400-level business, human resource management, or marketing course as an elective.  Courses may be found at Undergraduate Requirements , Human Resource Management, B.S. , and Marketing, B.S.    Students can also select one of the following information technology courses: IT301 Information Technology Perspectives, IT312 Emerging Trends in Business Technology, IT440 Business Intelligence Fundamentals, IT457 Cloud Computing Fundamentals, or IT305 Enterprise Architecture Fundamentals.  Courses may be found at Information Technology, B.S.  

Students who anticipate enrolling in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Saint Mary’s University may take MBA610  Organizations and Human Behavior or MBA613  Ethical Leadership. The B.S. completion program director must advise the student and approve enrollment in the graduate course. The graduate course must be taken within the final 12 credits of the B.S. completion degree. The graduate course may be applied to the program requirements for Saint Mary’s MBA program, if the student earns a grade of B or higher in the course.

BU300 Accounting Principles (3 cr.)

This course is designed to give students the foundations of financial accounting and reporting practices used by decision makers in today’s business environments. Financial accounting methods, the accounting cycle, internal controls, and accounting practices for different types of business entities are examined.  Also examined are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) used in the preparation of financial statements.

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

1. Explain the basic Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Analyze company transactions and prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
3. Prepare financial statements according to GAAP.
4. Describe the different types of accounting systems.
5. Evaluate the information generated by and obtained from company accounting records.
6. Apply knowledge of accounting principles, theories, and concepts to company transactions.
7. Analyze and explain the impact of a particular decision on the financial statements of an entity.
8. Identify the various reporting requirements for different types of business entities.

BU400 Business Law (3 cr.)

This introductory course examines the legal context for business, including the legal and regulatory system, the law of contracts, property laws and torts, and forms of business organization, including partnerships and corporations. The course also introduces law and regulation which affect business activities, including employment law, securities, antitrust, bankruptcy, consumer protections, and environmental laws.

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

1. Recognize the variety of legal issues present in their day-to-day business dealings and transactions.
2. Understand how the American legal system functions with how it interrelates with and impacts the world of business and organizations.
3. Make business decisions which take into account legal considerations.
4. Describe methods used to protect themselves and their organizations from adverse legal consequences.
    

BU403 Applied Business Statistics (3 cr.)

This course introduces students to descriptive and inferential statistics for use in business-related applications. Measures of central tendency and dispersion, simple probability, data analysis, and statistical inference are examined. The use of computer software for analyzing statistical data is addressed.

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

1. Extract information from sample data through both graphical and numerical methods.
2. Examine how probability can be used to make an inference about a population from information contained in a sample.
3. Determine the probabilities associated with both discrete and continuous random variables.
4. Estimate population means and proportions on a single sample selected from population of interest.
5. Use the sampling distribution of a sample statistic to assess the reliability of the estimate.
6. Utilize sample data from a variety of resources to make estimates, decisions, or generalizations about a larger set of data.
7. Identify various software resources to aid in analyzing data.

BU407 Financial Management (3 cr.)

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of financial management of organizations. Topics covered include the assessment of types of business entities and capital acquisition sources, basic financial statement analysis, the assessment of how income taxes impact the financial decision-making process, the evaluation of capital projects using the time value of money concepts, management of an entity’s current assets and current liabilities, and the maximization of shareholder wealth.

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

1. Identify and describe the various forms of business organizations and the different ways in which they are financed.
2. Explain the financial reporting requirements for different types of business entities.
3. Apply the principles of managing current assets and current liabilities to different types of business entities.
4. Assess the existence of management problems or opportunities by analyzing company financial statements and making comparisons to other companies in the same industry.
5. Compute net present values calculations and use them in financial decision making.
6. Prepare cash flow budgets.
7. Prepare a breakeven analysis for profit planning.
8. Identify and explain how the actions of the federal government may impact financial decision making.

BU490 Strategic Management Capstone (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Program Director approval required.  All general education requirements must be fulfilled.
This course integrates knowledge and skills developed in a student’s major course of study. Students integrate and apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout their academic programs. Students also demonstrate professional communications via written reports and oral presentations, outline continuing education strategies, and analyze ethical and diversity issues in business organizations.

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

1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills related to their major field of academic study.
2. Analyze the environmental variables and available resources affecting business-related issues and strategies.
3. Synthesize various business-related strategies.
4. Identify management principles relevant for business professionals.
5. Assess the impact of ethical decisions in various business organizations.
6. Address diversity in various business environments.
7. Develop strategies for continuing education in their academic field of study.
8. Communicate using inclusive methods in a variety of modes.
9. Recognize current trends in their academic field of study.
10. Demonstrate interpersonal communication and collaboration skills required in various business settings.
     

BU/BIXXX Elective Choices (each 3 cr.)

BU/HRXXX Elective Choices (each 3 cr.)

BU/MKXXX Elective Choices (each 3 cr.)

MG311 Economics for Managers (3 cr.)

This course provides an overview of the macro and microeconomics theories used by individuals in various management and business professions. The economic decisions made by households and organizations in various markets are examined. Also examined are the laws of supply and demand, the macroeconomic indicators of the economy, business cycle analysis, the forces of production and consumption, labor market theory, and consumer choice. The impact of government economic policies on organizations is also examined.

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

1. Describe the principles of macro and microeconomics.
2. Evaluate the market forces involved in supply and demand.
3. Describe the interaction between consumers and producers.
4. Explain the dynamics of international trade.
5. Describe how a nation’s income and cost of living are measured.
6. Explain how the monetary system works.
7. Identify the economics of the public sector.

MG495 Bachelor of Science Capstone (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Program director authorization required.  All general education requirements must be fulfilled.
This course integrates knowledge and skills developed in a student’s major course of study.  Students integrate and apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout their academic programs.  Students select a problem or issue in their area of specialization, research the issue, analyze and critique material related to the topic, and propose a solution that addresses the issue or improves the organization. Students also demonstrate professional communication skills, outline continuing education strategies, and examine the ethical and diversity dimensions of various organizations.

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

1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills related to a major field of academic study.
2. Analyze the environmental variables and available resources that affect various organizational issues and strategies.
3. Analyze various ethical implications relevant to organizations and professions.
4. Develop strategies for continuing education and professional competence.
5. Recognize strategies for professionals to achieve personal well-being and work-life balance.
6. Synthesize various strategies and best practices related to one’s profession.
7. Identify management and leadership principles in a professional context.
8. Explore diversity as it relates to specific fields of study and professions.
9. Communicate using inclusive methods in a variety of modes appropriate to a specific profession.
10. Recognize and adapt to trends in a field of study or profession.
11. Address laws, regulations, policies, or best practices relevant to specific industries or professions.

MBA505 Special Topics: Project Planning (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA506 Special Topics: Project Scheduling (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA507 Special Topics: Quality Management (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA508 Special Topics: Risk Management (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA509 Special Topics: International Development (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA516 Special Topics: Financial Markets and Institutions (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA518 Special Topics: Healthcare Policy (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA519 Special Topics: Healthcare Systems (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA521 Special Topics: Benefits and Compensation (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA522 Special Topics: Employment Law (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA523 Special Topics: Consumer Behavior (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA524 Special Topics: Issues in E-Commerce (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA525 Special Topics: Marketing Research Strategies (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA526 Special Topics: Advertising (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA527 Special Topics: Forensic Accounting (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA529 Special Topics: Decision Modeling (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA530 Special Topics: Web Analytics (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA531 Special Topics: Measuring the Value of Social and Environment Responsibility (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA533 Special Topics: Monetary Policy and Central Banks (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA534 Special Topics: Financial Crises (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA535 Special Topics: Lending (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA536 Special Topics: Risk Management, Insurance (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA537 Special Topics: Supply Chain ( cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA538 Special Topics: Law and Ethics in Environmental Management (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA539 Special Topics: Sustainability Marketing (1 cr.)

This course explores current topics for business leaders to build competency through an examination of contemporary issues.  The course covers summarized information on the topic assigned, including theories, practical application, and examples. 

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.

MBA600 Quantitative Decision Making (3 cr.)

This course is designed to give students a practitioner’s ability to utilize quantitative decision making tools and techniques commonly used in business. The QDM tools and techniques used in operations management, inventory management, marketing, project management and finance are covered. Topics include hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, subjective probability, decision trees, Bayes Theorem, and regression.

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

1. Utilize hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and regression to obtain a quantitative basis to make business decisions.
2. Apply decisions trees to qualitative situations in business.
3. Apply subjective probabilities to provide insight into business situations involving uncertainty and risk.
4. Utilize decision software designed to support qualitative business decision making.
    

MBA604 Managerial Economics (3 cr.)

This course focuses on the application of economic theory to examine how an organization can efficiently achieve its aims or objectives. The tools and applications used by organizations to make decisions and assess their outcomes in a global context are covered. Topics include advanced supply and demand analysis and estimation, production and cost analysis, market structure and price analysis, regulation and risk analysis, and global pricing practices.

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

1. Forecast market trends in prices and industry profitability in a global context.
2. Assess the competitiveness of a firm within an industry from a production and cost perspective in a global environment.
3. Analyze market demand from a competitive and profitability perspective in a global environment.
4. Analyze the impact of global forces on market structure and firm behavior.
    

MBA609 Operations Management (3 cr.)

This course covers the tools, techniques, and methodologies used by managers to plan, design, and implement control systems that create/produce services and/or goods in an organization. The decisions for which operations managers are held accountable; methods used to make those decisions; and the factors affecting productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency in an organization are covered. Topics include strategic considerations in operations management, operations decision making, quality management, forecasting, just-in-time inventory management, and facility location.

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

1. Apply the basic terms, principles, concepts, techniques, tools, and methodologies of operations management.
2. Review and examine techniques of enterprise control and performance management.
3. Assess the impact of strategic managerial actions on the shape and direction of the operational function.
4. Develop an operations plan which integrates human, technological, and economic factors.
5. Assess the linkage between the factors that affect the operations system.

MBA610 Organizations and Human Behavior (3 cr.)

This course examines human behavior and social relationships in the workplace setting from a domestic and intercultural perspective. The theories, history, and practice of promoting effective individual and group behavior in organizations across cultures are covered. Topics include groups and teams, multicultural teams, power and influence, trust, gender and equality, the impact of culture on work behavior, and creating cultural synergy in a multicultural work environment.

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

1. Deconstruct the dynamics and complexities of individual and group behavior in a workplace setting.
2. Build multicultural teams.
3. Recognize and manage issues of justice, gender, equality, ethics, and trust as they arise in the workplace.
4. Design a plan to promote cultural synergy in a workplace setting.
    

MBA612 Executive Communication (3 cr.)

This course gives students the opportunity to study effective organizational communication essential for executive and transformational leadership. Organizational communication structure, ethical communication styles, and executive summary techniques are examined. Strategies for effective leadership communication are explored at all levels of the organization.

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

1. Demonstrate effective executive communication techniques in presentation and written formats.
2. Evaluate the ethical dimension of organizational communication.
3. Apply communication theory to the analysis of case studies.
4. Articulate an executive mission and vision.
5. Analyze and compare organizational communication climates.

MBA613 Ethical Leadership (3 cr.)

This course provides a theoretical framework to analyze and evaluate the ethical dimension of leadership practices. Topics include the implementation of ethical leadership models and practices, ethical considerations in multinational organizational strategy, and building and maintaining international partnerships. The case method is employed to analyze and evaluate the leaders of firms diverse in their perspective and scope.

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

1. Apply ethical leadership techniques.
2. Evaluate the ethical dimension of organizational strategy with an emphasis on social responsibility.
3. Analyze ethical leadership models via the case study method.
4. Evaluate the impact of leadership practices on organizational climate.
5. Articulate the unique challenges of ethical leadership in international partnerships.
    

MBA614 Practicum (3 cr.)

MBA615 Independent Study (1 cr.)

MBA616 Business and Marketing Concepts (3 cr.)

This course is designed to give students an overview of the principles of marketing function within an organization.  Students examine market structures, business cycle and SWOT analysis, and the impact of government economic policy on business.  The marketing techniques used by firms operating in a global environment are also covered.

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

1. Use supply and demand fundamentals to analyze market activity.
2. Apply the principles of market structure to analyze behavior of firms in an industry.
3. Perform a SWOT analysis as part of a strategic marketing plan.
4. Apply the marketing mix to meet market demands.

MBA617 Finance and Accounting Concepts (3 cr.)

This course introduces the essential financial tools, principles, and practices used by business. The course addresses risk and rates of return, time value of money, capital budgeting techniques, and working capital management.  Accounting topics include financial accounting methods, preparation of financial statements, internal control, and accounting for partnerships and corporations.

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

1. Use capital budgeting techniques needed to make financial decisions in an organization.
2. Apply the concepts of working capital management.
3. Apply the concept of time value of money.
4. Prepare a business ledger and financial statements.
5. Prepare accounts for partnership and corporations.
6. Use the tools of financial forecasting, planning, and control needed to make managerial decisions in an organization.

MBA618 Business Statistics (3 cr.)

This course is designed to give students a foundation in applied math and statistics. The tools and applications used in graduate business courses and by individuals in managerial positions are covered. Topics include ratio analysis and comparisons, descriptive and inferential statistics, correlation, analysis of variance, and regression.  Additionally, concepts in algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus as used in the analysis of business problems are covered.

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

1. Apply descriptive statistics.
2. Organize, interpret, and analyze data to obtain a quantitative basis to make decisions.
3. Utilize algebraic functions to evaluate quantitative situations in business.
4. Solve business problems through equations and matrices.
5. Apply correlations, analysis of variance, and simple linear regression to business situations.

MBA619 Graduate School Writing (3 cr.)

The course familiarizes graduate students with the expectations and conventions of graduate writing and research at Saint Mary’s University. It is designed for students with limited graduate writing experience, students who want to refresh their writing skills, and students who need to learn APA style. Course content includes (a) forms of graduate discourse; (b) APA rules of grammar, punctuation, and usage; and (c) methods and resources for graduate research through the Saint Mary’s University Library.

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

1. Demonstrate knowledge of spelling, grammar, and usage as determined by APA.
2. Employ the citation and reference style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
3. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of their own writing.
4. Compose a variety of forms of graduate level discourses.
5. Retrieve field-specific academic resources from the SMU Library catalog and periodical indexes.
6. Evaluate research findings for scholarship and reliability.

MBA631 Data Visualization (3 cr.)

This course reviews the data analytics lifecycle, and provides practical application of advanced analytic theory.  Methods for classifying and predicting relationships within the data are examined.  Students learn to translate data into a narrative for communicating to key stakeholders.

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

1. Analyze the contributions of a data science team.
2. Implement a structured data analytics lifestyle approach to problems.
3. Apply appropriate techniques and tools to analyzing big data.
4. Construct a compelling story with data to drive business action.

MBA632 Case Studies in Business Analytics Strategy (3 cr.)

This course focuses on managing analytics at the enterprise level.  Topics include leveraging proprietary data, analytics on the web, predictive analytics in the cloud, and technology and organizational performance.  Case studies allow students to apply principles to actual business scenarios.

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

1. Differentiate company products and services by monitoring and analyzing usage patterns.
2. Calculate return on investment as applied to business analytics.
3. Use an enterprise perspective in coordinating the work of analysts to gain the greatest business value.
4. Apply business analytics strategy to complex scenarios.

MBA633 Ethics in Data Analytics (3 cr.)

This course examines the next generation of business analytics and opportunities to use data for the greater good.  Concepts such as social marketing, fraud, risk management, mobile intelligence, human capital, and data privacy are explored. 

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

1. Explore theories of data analytics from various thought leaders.
2. Evaluate and compare the risks and results of big data technology.
3. Anticipate the shift toward predictive analytics and the necessary safeguards.
4. Assess the company’s rights and responsibilities in collecting data.

MBA634 Digital Storytelling (3 cr.)

This course explores storytelling techniques and media development processes.  Students review industry cases involving a variety of story genres that use platforms such as video games, mobile apps, interactive books, and social media.

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

1. Create interactive narratives across various devices, platforms and media.
2. Plan processes for developing stories for entertainment and informative purposes.
3. Utilize and evaluate digital storytelling to teach, train, and inform.

MBA636 Ethics in Social Marketing (3 cr.)

In this course, students work through a model of ethical and policy decision-making for social marketing campaigns and learn how emerging technologies raise ethical considerations.  The concept of privacy and security with regard to social media is also explored.  Topics involving photojournalism, morality, truth in art, and social responsibility are discussed. 

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

1. Use philosophical principles applicable to marketing and communications decisions.
2. Evaluate the strategic communication campaign around current client advocacy.
3. Understand the contextual nature of privacy, including the right to know and the need to know.
4. Articulate and apply the stakeholder model of media economics.

MBA640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr.)

This course examines on the principles and techniques of managerial cost accounting. It covers various cost accounting techniques and the effective use of accounting information for business decision making. Topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, activity based costing, activity based management, inventory costing and capacity analysis, cost allocation, and budgeting.

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

1. Use cost accounting techniques to support decision making in an organization.
2. Solve previously unseen problems using the concepts and techniques of managerial accounting.
3. Apply strategic cost management techniques.
4. Contribute to the management capacity of a firm by proper use of costing information.

MBA642 International Financial Management (3 cr.)

This course applies and expands financial theory and concepts from managerial finance to the case of the multinational firm. Risks arising from exchange rate movements, political events, and regulatory structure are discussed and techniques for hedging developed. Multinational capital budgeting and the management of assets and liabilities are examined.

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

1. Analyze the economic exposure of a firm and develop strategies to hedge the exposure.
2. Evaluate the political risk of foreign investment.
3. Apply capital budgeting techniques to proposed foreign investments.
4. Determine the impact of international financial and trade flows on the firm.

MBA643 Corporate Finance (3 cr.)

This course examines the principles of corporate finance and the tools and practices used in financial decision making. It examines the treasury function of an organization and the decisions made by the treasurer. Topics include long term financing, capital budgeting decisions, beta, debt-equity options, dividend policy analysis, and IPOs.

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

1. Use tools and techniques of corporate finance.
2. Support treasurer level decision making with financial information.
3. Demonstrate the ability to make capital budgeting decisions.
4. Create a dividend policy.
5. Prepare financial information necessary to take a company public.

MBA644 Financial Markets and Institutions (3 cr.)

This course examines the markets and institutions that comprise the financial system. Topics covered include the determination and structure of interest rates, the impact of the Federal Reserve and other central banks on interest rates and economic growth, and the instruments of the debt market. The commercial bank is explored as a special case of a financial institution.

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

1. Evaluate the risk/return characteristics of debt instruments.
2. Interpret interest rate differentials among debt instruments.
3. Determine the effects of central bank actions on financial and non-financial firms.
4. Apply financial management tools to a depository financial institution.

MBA645 Derivative Securities (3 cr.)

This course provides a survey of derivative securities, including options, futures, forwards, and swaps. The role of derivatives in the financial system and the associated risks are examined. The principles of derivative pricing are explored with an emphasis placed on option pricing.

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

1. Determine appropriate hedging strategies to reduce or eliminate risk.
2. Evaluate aggregate measures of corporate risk.
3. Apply option pricing principles to security valuation.
4. Assess the effectiveness of the regulation of derivatives.

MBA648 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (3 cr.)

This course explores the tools and techniques used to evaluate equity securities, and the management of the risk and return of portfolios. The role of portfolio theory in the construction of portfolios and performance measurement is examined. Topics include industry and competitive strategy analysis, alternative valuation methods, investment policy, asset allocation and protection, and ethical issues in security analysis and portfolio management.

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

1. Value equity securities using a variety of methods.
2. Construct portfolios according to varying risk/return preferences.
3. Evaluate the performance of a portfolio.
4. Analyze an industry and evaluate the performance of firms within that industry.

MBA653 Case Studies in Brand Strategy (3 cr.)

This course emphasizes a brand’s ability to simplify customer decision-making, set expectations, and reduce risk.  Students gain a deeper understanding of the importance of maintaining, strengthening, and evolving a brand’s value over time.

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

1. Describe the main branding challenges and opportunities.
2. Explain the criteria and tactics for choosing a brand strategy, and the legal issues surrounding this decision.
3. Apply concepts related to planning, implementing and evaluating brand strategy.
4. Assemble a basic brand hierarchy.