I - Core Courses (27 credit hours only):
Managerial Economics (ECON 602)
An overview of the fundamental concepts in microeconomics as they apply to managers in a global environment, this course covers the use of quantitative and computer applications to determine optimal levels o output, resource usage and capacity planning, application of appropriate decision-making models, and mathematical tools for optimal business decisions.
Managerial Accounting for Decision Making (ACCT 602)
Preparation, analysis, interpretation and use of accounting information in the guidance and control of a business enterprise are discussed. The course concentrates on the decision-making process in measuring and reporting. Sophisticated approaches in budget preparation, performance evaluation, profit centers and transfer pricing are covered.
Operations Management (MAGT 603)
This course helps students to understand how to manage the conversion process, whether with goods, services or systems. It is also intended to broaden the scope of students’ knowledgerelating to the application of decision-making techniques to production problems with special emphasis on production control, operation system design, quality, operational strategy, relationship of production to other functions within the organization, and characteristics of the effective production/operations manager.
Marketing Management (MAKT 604)
This course develops students understanding of how organizations match the requirements of consumers in competitive environments, and develop strategies to create the competitive edge. It covers areas such as analysis, planning, implementation, and control, as well as the marketing mix, exportation, and the social aspects of marketing.
Corporate Finance (FINA 605)
The objective of the course is to provide an understanding of the nature of business finance, financial planning and analysis tools and help students acquire the necessary skills to be able to take important financial decisions which add and protect value to the corporation such as, the decision of financing investments and efficient resource allocation. The course also deals with the different types of risks that faces the financial manager, and how to incorporate these risks in financial decision making.
Management Information Systems (MIST 606)
This course provides an introductory theoretical and managerial overview of the area of information systems. Students will be exposed to various information technologies, the methods and tools for developing and managing information systems, and the impact of information systems on organizations and on society at large. Case-studies, in-class discussions, or projects will be used to also steer the student's ability to communicate effectively to information systems professionals.
Business Research Methods (MAGT 612)
This course is designed as an introductory seminar on research methods in business disciplines. The course provides an overview of research process design using both qualitative and quantitative methods as they are used in solving business problems. Students will learn basic knowledge and applications of qualitative and quantitative methods through the assigned reading materials which consist of the textbook and articles from major journals in the business fields. The course will focus on preparing research proposals for selected research endeavors.
Strategic Management (MAGT 610)
This integrative course relies heavily on other business disciplines previously studied, and aims to promote students’ business analysis skills. It places special emphasis on tools and techniques of strategic planning, decision- making and implementation. It covers areas such as: setting corporate missions and objectives, analysis of external environment and internal resource positions, evaluation of strategic options, implementation, and control.
Applied Graduation Project (MAGT 615)
This is the final part of the program. This project provides students with the necessary skills to carry out research. Students are expected to submit a written project about a specific topic under the guidance of a member of academic staff.
II – Electives: (9 credit hours only)
Human Resources Management (MAGT 602)
This course aims at exploring key issues related to the management, performance, and development of human resources in the workplace. It places special emphasis on making decisions and developing plans that will enable managers to make the best possible use of their human resources, and covers areas such as: manpower planning, analysis and evaluation, recruitment and selection, wages and salaries, training and management development, performance appraisal, and industrial relations.
Management for Change and Innovation (MAGT 604)
This course discusses the management of innovation and change by entrepreneurs. It begins with an examination of the nature and types of innovation as well as change. Students then learn about different opportunities that arise with innovation and change and study how entrepreneurs can build on innovations and exploit changes.
Project Management (MAGT 605)
This course will present project management concepts and techniques. Specific topics related to project management such as scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, human resource management, communication management, risk management, procurement management, and the roles and responsibilities of project managers will be discussed. Students will utilize current tools and software related to projects to enhance their teamwork skills by creating and documenting a complete business project.
International Business Management (MAGT 607)
This course examines the theories that explain the need for international business in both international trade and direct investment. It also covers the complex environmental factors (political/legal, cultural, social, economic/ financial) that affect the activities of multinational companies and international management practices in the areas of marketing, operations, finance, and human resources.
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management (MAGT 609)
This course focuses on the entrepreneurial process and the different kinds of entrepreneurial outcomes. Topics covered include opportunity identification through analysis of industry niches, skills needed in order to turn an opportunity into reality, business plans, launch decisions, and obtaining risk capital.This course deals with the problems and challenges facing the management of small businesses in raising funds, marketing products and services, improving effectiveness and flexibility, and achieving growth.
Entrepreneurial Marketing (MAKT 605)
This course provides students with an integrative framework in which marketing helps identify value creation opportunities that produce sustainable competitive advantage for the firm. Students will learn how to identify market opportunities and assess them as well as identify the challenges confronting marketers in entrepreneurial ventures and approaches for addressing them. This course will also discuss how marketing can be an entrepreneurial activity within organizations.
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management (FINA 607)
This course establishes the foundations for analysis of optimal security selection, examines procedures for constructing investment portfolios, and considers strategies that investors can employ to meet various alternative investment objectives. Selection of individual investments is discussed within the context of portfolio creation, target returns, and risk tolerance and management. Other topics include, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) and efficient capital markets. The empirical tests of these theories will also be discussed.
Enterprise Resources Planning (MIST 616)
This course is mainly focusing on the use of technology in all aspects of a business with the aim of providing the students a heightened awareness of emerging technologies and current trends in e-business. The course will explore several technical issues including the accounting and financial applications, purchasing and production tools, sales and marketing functions, and human resources management, use of technology for customer relations management.
Business Analytics (MIST 660)
This course will present business analytics concepts and techniques. Specific topics to be covered include: relevance of data-driven analytics to improving decision making, data preparation, preprocessing, data reduction, data quality issues, modeling techniques, model development, model assessment, model selection, and model deployment. The latest business analytics tools will be used on real-life data sets to illustrate the course concepts.
Data Mining for Business (MIST 670)
This course will present data mining concepts and techniques. Specific topics to be covered include: strategic importance of data mining in today’s data deluge business environment, data-driven competitive advantage, data quality issues, data mining methods, models, and tools. In addition real-world data mining applications in various domains will be covered and the latest data mining tools will be used on real-life data sets to illustrate the course concepts.
III– Bridging Courses: (12 credit hours only)
Introduction to Management (MAGT 501)
This course addresses the definition of management, its characteristics, evolution and importance as well as the functions performed by manages-planning, organizing, directing and controlling. The course also intends to show students the applications of management functions in various enterprise such as marketing, finance, personnel, production, etc.
Introduction to Economics (ECON 501)
This course aims to provide the students with the essential tools of economic analysis, to allow them to utilize these tools in their work, and to make sense of the economic events occurring around them. This might include the following issues:
Economic problems, supply and demand, consumer theory, producer theory, circular flow of income, measurement of GDP, fiscal and monetary policies, business cycle, inflation and unemployment.
Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 501)
Presentation of theoretical and practical aspects of accounting information relevant to businesses by examining basic accounting concepts, preparation and usages of financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, statement of stockholders’ equity, and statement of cash flows.
Introduction to Finance (FINA 501)
This course establishes the foundations for corporate finance and investment decisions of the financial manager. Topics include financial analysis, cash flow, working capital management, the time value of money, risk and return, stock valuation, bonds valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital and dividend policy.