MBA Core Curriculum
The core curriculum of the MBA program is comprised of advanced management courses designed to add significant incremental learning and experiences beyond the foundational knowledge courses and offer students in-depth exposure to current topics in business.
Advanced Management Courses in MBA Core Curriculum
- BA 528 Financial and Cost Analysis (BA 213 or BA 515)
- BA 531 Legal Aspects of Tech & E-Bus (BA 230 or BA 233 or BA 513)
- BA 540 Corporate Finance (BA 340 or BA 360 or BA 515)
- BA 543 Financial Markets & Institutions (BA 340 or BA 360 or BA 515)
- BA 550 Organization Management (BA 351 or BA 352 or BA 516)
- BA 555 Practical Business Analysis (BA 276 or BA 514)
- BA 561 Supply Chain Management (BA 357 or BA 514)
- BA 562 Managing Projects ((BA 351 or BA 352 or BA 516) AND (BA 357 or BA 514))
- BA 569 Advanced Strategic Management (All foundation coursework )
- BA 572 Advanced Information Systems (3)
- BA 590 New Product Development (BA 390 or BA 516)
Prerequisites are listed in parenthesis.
Table 2. MBA Core Curriculum Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the core curriculum within the MBA program, students will be able to: |
Foundation Knowledge Coursework |
Advanced Management Coursework |
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Understand, analyze and apply accounting information to facilitate strategic decision making |
(BA 211 and BA 213) or BA 515 |
BA 528 |
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Identify and use analytical tools to measure firm value and manage firm growth through strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, international expansion, and new venture development. |
BA 340 |
BA 540 |
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Demonstrate awareness of economic, environmental, political, ethical, legal and regulatory contexts of global business practice |
BA 230 |
BA 531 |
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Discuss and analyze how value is created through the integrated production and distribution of goods, services, and information. |
BA 357 |
BA 561 BA 531 |
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Understand and apply conceptual frameworks and skills required for interpersonal effectiveness as leaders and members of teams and organizations. |
BA 351 |
BA 560, BA 562 |
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Use statistical and management science tools to support organizational decision making. |
BA 276 |
BA 555 |
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Master core marketing concepts and effectively communicate and apply the ideas, strategies and tactics that result from them. |
BA 390 or BA 516 |
BA 590 |
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Recognize the role of and utilize information technologies as they influence the structure and processes of organizations and economies, and as they influence the roles and techniques of management. |
None |
BA 572 |
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View and evaluate business plans and activities in an international context. |
None |
Integrated throughout coursework |




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