Curriculum  |  Course Descriptions

Core and Major Education Courses

MGT 5000 Financial Accounting

A study of accounting concepts, the accounting model, measurement processes, financial statements, financial analysis, the accounting cycle, monetary and fixed assets, inventory, current and long-term liabilities, and equity structures of partnerships, proprietorships and corporations.

MGT 5002 Corporate Finance

Concepts and tools of corporate financial management, including corporate financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, quantitative techniques and practices. Throughout the course, the importance of ethics and the international aspects in financial decision making will be considered.

MGT 5013 Organizational Behavior

Familiarizes the student with the contributions to management theory made by the behavioral sciences. Gives the student a better understanding of human behavior. Extensive use is made of current periodicals and case materials.

MGT 5014 Information Systems

A study of information systems design associated with business organizations. Topics include development life cycles, requirements analysis, systems design and performance considerations. Information systems are viewed as strategic tools to provide competitive advantage.

MGT 5113 Project Management for Information Technology

Examines the components and management process of complex projects from the information technology perspective. Introduces project management tools and techniques useful to the IT professional. Studies the formation and leadership requirements of project management.

MGT 5114 Introduction to Information Security Management

Examines the fundamental principles of computer security as applied to information technology. Covers foundations, psychology, prevention, detection, human factors, technical considerations, management processes and future considerations for the security of information technology.

MGT 5115 Global Information Technology Management

Covers theory, development and impacts of national and international policy on IT. Explores how frequent shifts in public policy require IT businesses to adjust rapidly to adhere to regulations. Students will develop sophisticated strategies to be able to adapt to the changing environment including new technologies, global transfer and analysis.

MGT 5154 Advanced Management of Information Systems

Develops an understanding of the relationship between information technology and the strategic operational and functional areas of organizations in both global and domestic environments. Capstone course.

Directed Elective Courses

MGT 5150 Management of Software Systems

This course is designed to explore management's consideration of functional requirement specifications, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer-based software systems that provide information technology-related services to organizations.

MGT 5151 Database Systems Management

This course is designed to investigate how database management system techniques are used to design, develop, implement and maintain modern database applications in organizations.

MGT 5152 Computer Systems Administration

A study of a chief information officer's multiple roles in management of computer-based resources, both centralized and networked data center operations with wide-area networks, local-area networks and computer-based systems.

Note: Subject to change.