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2022-2023 Graziadio Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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FINC 626 Equity and Bond Investments (2)
This course covers the history and evolution of formalized exchanges and analysis of equity and debt contracts. Analytical methods and the theory underlying the evaluation of stock and debt contracts for both short- and long-term performance are studied. The implications of market efficiency are included in the pragmatic analysis of the behavior of price changes through time in speculative markets. Also included is a discussion of appropriate measures of risk in the valuation of claims against the firm as well as bond rating processes. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time–ACCT 591 Financial Accounting (2) or ACCT 620 Accounting (3) and FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed– FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3)
This course introduces the student to the major issues in corporate finance. The complexities of financial valuation and decision making are investigated by examining the primary areas of concern to the financial manager: the investment or capital budgeting decision, the financial strategy or capital structure question, and working capital management issues. The concepts and theories developed in class are applied to practical, current business situations. Specific topics will include time value of money, valuation of financial instruments, capital budgeting, risk assessment, an introduction to capital markets, the assessment and pricing of risk, capital structure issues, dividend policy, and working capital considerations. This course integrates concepts from accounting, statistics, and economics.
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 633 Working Capital Management (2)
This course provides advanced coverage of working capital management and the interrelationship between current assets and current liabilities. Detailed analysis of sources of short-term financing and strategic management of these sources is provided. Other topics include selection of appropriate short-term investments, evaluating trade credit terms and credit scoring systems, establishing banking relationships, collections, and creating cash budgets and forecasting cash flows. Also covered in class discussions are the U.S. financial environment, payment systems, electronic commerce, and their influence on developing optimal cash management systems. This class is designed to help students prepare for the Certified Cash Manager (CCM) professional designation. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time– ACCT 591 Financial Accounting (2) or ACCT 620 Accounting (3) and FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed–FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 637 Education Investment Fund (2)
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to become professional money managers. Class topics include financial statement analysis, valuation techniques, fundamental analysis, competitive strategy and industry composition, and portfolio theory and management. Moreover, students will be expected to immediately apply the tools and skills acquired in the classroom in an effort to find equity investments for the portfolio. Thus, the learning process in this class is very applied. In addition to analyzing stocks, making buy and sell recommendations, and managing the portfolio, students will be creating research reports that will accompany presentations to various audiences. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time–ACCT 591 Financial Accounting (2) or ACCT 620 Accounting (3) and FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed– FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 638 Financial Modeling (2)
Financial Modeling will provide students with an understanding of financial decision making while creating financial models in spreadsheet packages such as Excel®. Through a series of increasingly complex models, the class will expose the student to methodologies and practices that improve the student’s ability to communicate and present complex financial decisions. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time–FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed– FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 639 Debt Securities (2)
Debt Securities will provide students with an understanding of the rationale, risks, and returns associated with financial leverage. Fundamental credit research, distressed debt analysis, and the dynamics of the high-yield market will be emphasized. In addition, the roles, motivations, methodologies, and skill sets of various participants will be highlighted. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time– FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed– FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 640 Derivative Contracts (2)
FINC 640 is an introductory course on derivatives. The course is an upper-level elective and assumes previous exposure to derivatives gained from required and elective finance courses. The course introduces the student to the design and structure of basic financial derivatives contracts. Contracts covered include Forwards, Futures, Options, and Swaps. The first half of the course is devoted to understanding contract nomenclature and the theoretical and practical concepts of valuation. Topics include pay-off diagrams, valuation methodology and market price behavior. The latter part of the course is devoted to extending the basic structures and examining how the contracts have been adopted for use with currencies, interest rates, equity and fixed income securities. Contemporary examples of the application of derivative contracts and the economic costs and benefits are covered. Prerequisite(s): Fully Employed–FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm .
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FINC 641 Fixed Income Securities (4)
The course aims to provide a comprehensive coverage on fixed income securities by covering the theoretical, empirical, and structural aspects of fixed income securities and their derivatives, and enables the students to apply these concepts and tools for investing, hedging, arbitraging, and interest rate risk management. The course is designed to provide a broad coverage on the fundamental principles of investing in fixed income securities. It covers the topical areas of: (i) the institutions, instruments, and operations of fixed income securities markets; (ii) the analysis and valuation of fixed income securities; (iii) the analysis of interest rates and term structure; (iv) interest rate related derivative instruments and how to use these contracts to reduce risk exposure and enhance the yields of fixed income portfolios. The course will examine how the bond market is affected by macroeconomic variables such as GDP growth, interest rates, and taxes. Class lectures will focus on both the theoretical and applied aspects of these securities. Prerequisite(s): Full Time - FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) . Fully Employed - FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 642 Real Estate Principles, Markets, and Economics (3)
This fundamentals course in real estate is a survey course in principles, markets, and economics of real estate. This course is designed to help students to better understand the economic factors that drive real estate markets. Specifically, this course introduces students to the basic concepts of urban economics and market analysis which affect land use, rents, and values. This course will introduce concepts on real estate ownership rights; financing and mortgages; real estate types, sectors and markets; real estate cycles; urban economics and market analysis which affect land use, rents, and values; locational choices; demographic trends and economic factors that affect real estate. This course examines the economics of real estate markets and how various drivers and factors determine property fundamentals. This course is designed to help students better understand the economic factors that drive real estate markets, including rents, vacancy rates, supply and demand prices that are determined by the operation of local, regional, and global markets.
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 643 Real Estate Investments and Finance I (3)
This course is an introduction to theories, practices, and techniques used by individual and institutional investors in making decisions related to real estate investments and finance. The course builds upon the modern corporate finance principles as applied to real estate and covers the unique features of commercial and residential real estate. This course covers time value of money calculations; methods of property valuation; financing sources and leveraging techniques for strategic acquisitions; and quantitative techniques for measuring investment returns and making investment decisions.
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 644 Real Estate Investments and Finance II (3)
This course builds on the Real Estate Investments and Finance I class and further studies advanced topics in the field of real estate. This course covers: the securitized real estate markets; REITs; the secondary mortgage market and CMOs; real estate investments and portfolio considerations; corporate real estate; sales and leasebacks; and credit derivatives. Prerequisite(s): FINC 643 Real Estate Investments and Finance I (3)
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 645 Real Estate Development and Construction (3)
The course builds upon the modern real estate finance principles as applied to real estate development and covers the fundamental concepts and analytical techniques used in developing residential and commercial real estate. Real estate development is a complex and multi-faceted process of idea generation, value creation, financing, and risk management. This course focuses on understanding the developer role from site acquisition, planning and design, construction, leasing and sales. This course also examines the evaluation of key assumption and risk factors related to the financial feasibility, construction, and financing of commercial real estate development projects.
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 646 Real Estate Financial Modeling and Technologies (3)
This financial modelling course is a hands-on course where students improve their understanding of financial decision-making while also improving their knowledge of Excel and other programming software. Through a series of increasingly complex models, the class explores the methodologies and practices that improve the student’s ability to build, analyze, and communicate complex financial decisions in real estate.
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 647 Global Capital Markets and Institutions (3)
This course examines the operations of financial markets and financial institutions in allocating capital in an international macroeconomic environment. A major focus will be on debt contracts and securities and on innovations in credit and money markets. Specific topics include history of the international financial system, foreign exchange and exchange rate determination, the balance of payments, open economy macroeconomics, corporate financing in international capital markets, and hedging and arbitrage. The functions of financial intermediaries and regulation also are discussed.
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 649 Investments and Portfolio Management (3)
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. The full scope of the investment management opportunities is considered by examination of investment across all classes of securities (equities, fixed-income instruments, real estate, derivatives, etc.) in both domestic and foreign markets. Selection of individual investments is discussed within the context of portfolio creation, target returns, and risk tolerance and management. Core concepts in this course include measures of risk, diversification and risk management, expected returns and covariance of returns between securities, and the tax implications associated with various asset classes.
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4)
Students learn to define, comprehend, and apply a market-driven theory for ethically based, strategic financial decisions. Important issues include the return and risk of the activity in which to invest, the size of the investment, and the sources for financing the investment. Each decision is part of the overall financial strategy that adds value to the shareholder. Topics include financial markets, financial reporting, the cost of capital, portfolio analysis, capital structure, dividend policy, options, cash management, and international monetary issues. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 652 Accounting Information and Control Systems .
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FINC 661 Entertainment and Media Finance (2)
This course covers budgeting, funding, assessing risk, distribution methods, and recoupment for entertainment, media and sports products and experiences. The methodology focuses primarily upon case studies in the contemporary entertainment, media, and sports sectors, combined with assigned readings and guest speakers from the industry. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time: ACCT 620 Accounting (3) ; Fully Employed: ACCT 652 Accounting Information and Control Systems (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 663 Financing Small Businesses (2)
This course addresses issues related to financing small business enterprises and family firms. Various sources of available financing are examined including commercial banks, venture capital, angels, and government financing. In addition, collateralizing the firm’s assets for financing, such as inventory and receivables financing, equipment financing, and real estate financing, is discussed. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) process is examined as a means for growing enterprises to continue by accessing public capital markets. A major focus of the course is creating effective business plans to secure financing. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time– ACCT 591 Financial Accounting (2) or ACCT 620 Accounting (3) and FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed–FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 664 Business Analysis Using Financial Statements (2)
This course examines the viability of the firm and its strategies within the framework of accounting rules and conventions. Methods of credit analysis, securities analysis, and performance analysis will be developed. Pro forma financial statements for investment decisions also will be created using various forecasting techniques. These principles are applied, in conjunction with information from financial markets, to a variety of managerial decisions including firm valuation, credit scoring and bond ratings, distress prediction, and determining value-enhancing capital structures and financing choices. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time– ACCT 591 Financial Accounting (2) or ACCT 620 Accounting (3) and FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed– FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 667 Global Capital Markets and Institutions (4)
This course examines the operations of financial markets and financial institutions in allocating capital in an international macroeconomic environment. A major focus will be on debt contracts and securities and on innovations in credit and money markets. Specific topics include history of the international financial system, foreign exchange and exchange rate determination, the balance of payments, open economy macroeconomics, corporate financing in international capital markets, and hedging and arbitrage. The functions of financial intermediaries and regulation also are discussed. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time-ACCT 620 Accounting (3) and FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed– FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 668 Valuation and Corporate Combinations (4)
This course examines methods for measuring and managing the value of companies. Valuation methodologies studied include discounted cash flows, discounted abnormal earnings, comparables, liquidation, replacement cost, and book value. These methodologies are applied to investment decisions related to control transactions. Among the transactions studied are mergers, acquisitions, hostile takeovers, going private transactions (MBOs and LBOs), asset restructuring, and voluntary and involuntary liquidation. Methods for creating takeover defenses also are developed. The influences of the legal and regulatory environment as well as competition in input and product markets are considered in developing a framework for understanding merger waves and industry consolidation. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time– ACCT 652 Accounting Information and Control Systems (4) and FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed–FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 669 Investments and Portfolio Management (4)
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. The full scope of the investment management opportunities is considered by examination of investment across all classes of securities (equities, fixed-income instruments, real estate, derivatives, etc.) in both domestic and foreign markets. Selection of individual investments is discussed within the context of portfolio creation, target returns, and risk tolerance and management. Core concepts in this course include measures of risk, diversification and risk management, expected returns and covariance of returns between securities, and the tax implications associated with various asset classes. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time–ACCT 620 Accounting (3) and FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed– FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 671 Ethical Perspectives in Financial Analysis and Valuation (2)
This course focuses on the ethical perspectives of financial analysis for evaluating firm risk and equity valuation. This course will focus on conducting analyses and valuations with high ethical standards as set forth by the CFA Institute. Students will learn the importance of conducting competent, professional, and ethical evaluation of a firm’s value. Students will produce a quality financial report that reflects due diligence and high-level trustworthiness. The course is intended to prepare students for the CFA exam. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time- FINC 614 Corporate Finance (4) or FINC 629 Managerial Finance (3) . Fully Employed- FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4) .
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 672 Introduction to Financial Econometrics (2)
This course teaches introductory financial econometrics to analyze financial market data. The econometric techniques are frequently used in the finance sector for various investment decision-making. As tremendous financial data is being collected and made available in recent years, the understanding of the financial theories and the skillsets to implement the theories in practice become more critical. Now, many areas of the finance sector are tech-dependent or sometimes tech-driven (such as Fintech). Even if Excel will continue playing as a major financial analysis tool, the current data- and tech-driven trend in the finance sector requires complementary advanced financial analytical skillsets. This course introduces financial econometrics theories and teaches how to make those theories into action using the statistical language R. However, this course’s emphasis is more on the implementation of theories in practical settings rather than the introduction of theories. Examples will show how R and Excel can complement each other in financial analysis.
Grading Basis: Graded
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FINC 696 Real Estate Capstone (2)
This course is an Education to Business (E2B) course where students synthesize and apply the knowledge gained throughout the MSRE program to a real-world real estate challenge. The course provides an opportunity to undertake a comprehensive real estate project independently and make a thorough and accurate recommendation to a real-world client, deploying the markets, economics, finance, modeling, development, legal, accounting, and investment knowledge and skills gained throughout the program.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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FINC 696 Real Estate Practicum (2)
This course is an Education to Business (E2B) course where students synthesize and apply the knowledge gained throughout the MSRE program to a real-world real estate challenge. The course provides an opportunity to undertake a comprehensive real estate project independently and make a thorough and accurate recommendation to a real-world client, deploying the markets, economics, finance, modeling, development, legal, accounting, and investment knowledge and skills gained throughout the program.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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FINC 698 Contemporary Issues in Finance (1-3)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to study specific contemporary issues or topics in finance. This course may be repeated as content changes.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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MBAA 642 Applied Strategic Research Project–Finance (2)
The focus of the Accounting and Finance Applied Strategic Research Project (ASRP) is to identify the major financial strengths and weaknesses of an organization. Work includes: Reviewing an organization’s historical financial statements; Exploring aspects of the organization’s control environment; Comparing the organization’s performance metrics to those of similar entities; Examining major components of the organization’s cash flow; Forecasting financial statements; Employing market multiples and free cash flow to gauge the organization’s valuation.
Grading Basis: Graded
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MBAA 652 Financial Controls and Strategic Issues in Corporate Finance (4)
The course introduces students to a wide range of accounting and internal control issues. Students use a variety of tools to interpret and analyze financial statements, including ratio analysis, tend analysis, common size analysis and free cash flow. Students also examine a variety of real-world financial management issues, including working capital management, capital budgeting, debt versus equity financing, valuation techniques, and merger and acquisitions transactions.
Grading Basis: Graded
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MBAA 654 Competing in Local and Global Markets (4)
This course emphasizes the necessity for organizations to be market-driven and customer-centric by exposing students to theories and practices of marketing used today across diverse settings.
Grading Basis: Graded
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MBAK 615 Strategic Issues in Corporate Accounting and Finance (4)
The course explores accounting data available to executives and the use of financial statements as tools for coordinating and evaluating managerial decisions. It will cover capital budgeting, ratio analysis, and other decision modeling tools. The course also examines means of raising capital in the global financial marketplace; enterprise valuation using tools such as market multiples and free cash flow and enhancement of stakeholder value; mergers, acquisitions, and other means of growth; financial ethics; and corporate compliance.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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MBAK 682 Finance and Accounting Research Project (2)
The student continues work on the strategic research project, primarily focusing on collecting and analyzing data as part of their effort to recommend actions that will improve organizational performance.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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EDBA 700 Introduction to Applied Research and Scholarship (1)
The goal of this course is to assist students in acquiring a basic understanding of the research process and knowledge of the research tools that are needed to design and execute scientific research. An area of focus will be helping students develop research judgment as well as familiarity with foundational research terminology and processes so that they will be able to assess various degrees of quality in academic literature.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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EDBA 701A Research Design–A (2)
This first course in a two-part sequence in Research Design will cover topics ranging from the formulation of research topics and research questions, the development of theory and empirically testable hypotheses, the design of data collection activities, an overview of qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques (these are covered in detail in other courses). This module of the course will provide students with the knowledge and competencies for identifying interesting and researchable phenomena/topics, understanding the importance of their research question in framing the research project, completing an appropriate literature review, selecting the appropriate research design by which to investigate their research question(s), and analyzing the data.
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 701B Research Design–B (1)
This second course in a two-part sequence in Research Design will focus on the interpretation and communication or results, and identifying conclusions, limitations and future opportunities. This module will prepare students to present their work in academic journals and conferences. Students will learn how to interpret data, critique previous work, and establish and communicate the boundaries of their scholarship. Learning how to communicate complex data, simply and diligently through visual tools such as tables, conceptual frameworks, and graphs will be reviewed. An emphasis is placed on laying out future paths of inquiry to advance the area of inquiry and how that inquiry affects managers in the field. The course will also allow students to explore the ethical implications of their work through a wide angle lens of various stakeholders and develop strategies on how to best serve them. Prerequisite(s): EDBA 701A Research Design–A (2)
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 702 Research Apprenticeship (1-2)
This learning experience exposes DBA students to academic research projects during the second year of the program by assigning them to work with a faculty member actively engaged in a research project. Students will work with the faculty member on specific tasks for the project, with the intent that they will gain skills in literature review, hypothesis formulation, modeling and research design, data collection, data analysis, writing, presentation, among others. This course provides the students an opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the first and second year courses to an ongoing research project. Conducting research is an exciting process of discovery and learning. It provides many opportunities to develop a deep understanding about the scientific method and specific research topics. It also involves the student in a professional role that requires ethical responsibility.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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EDBA 703 DBA Conference (1-2)
Attendance and presentation of a student’s research at a university sponsored DBA conference. The purpose is to meet other scholars and to have the student’s work be reviewed by peers and to receive feedback that would sharpen their thinking and presentation skills.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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EDBA 704 Research Proposal (2)
The course focuses solely on completing the students research proposal. This is both a written proposal and a presentation to the students dissertation committee and the DBA Academic Director.
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 711 Doctoral Studies Orientation Workshop (.5)
You will be exposed to the concepts of applied research, yourself as a scholar, the program outline, the professors and your fellow students. This is the introduction to how best to navigate the three years of the EDBA program.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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EDBA 712 Epistemology and Theory Development (2)
The course explores major topics in the contemporary philosophy of social and economic sciences. In particular, it will introduce the philosophical analysis of the concept of knowledge (justification, truth, understanding). It will then compare and contrast models of scientific justification (empiricist, rationalist, constructivist), as well as the main theories of truth in social research (realist, coherentist, minimalist). We shall then explore the question of how values affect scientific research (Cognitivism, Subjectivism, Relativism, Skepticism). The course will engage with the analysis of epistemological issues, including the problem of articulating a sound model of explanation and prediction in the domain of social research; the question of the theoretical cogency and of the practical validity of current models of individual action and of group agency; the interpretation of core concepts in contemporary philosophy of social science and technology: institution, risk, function, sense-modality, identity, transparency, authenticity, and culture. The course will conclude with a critical examination of the major meta-theories in the epistemology of social and economic sciences, including Positivism, Hermeneutics, Functionalism, Structuralism, and Critical Theory.
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 731A Quantitative Research Methods I (2)
This course sets the foundation for the basic techniques of applied statistical analysis. The course begins with an exploration of the meaning of quantitative data. Methods of describing data on individual variables and relationships between variables are covered. Sampling and probability are introduced as a basis for understanding how to infer results from samples to the populations from which they are drawn. These techniques include estimation, tests of mean differences in distributions, and an introduction to regression. Advanced treatment of model building for decision makers include simulation, decision analysis, and optimization modeling is introduced. Cases and practical illustrations used in the course derive from a variety of business disciplines.
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 731B Quantitative Research Methods II (2)
This course continues the foundational work done in EDBA 731A where the basic techniques of applied statistical analysis were covered. Knowledge of techniques including estimation, tests of mean differences, differences in distributions, and an introduction to regression are built on to expose students to linear programming and optimization models so that they can use these methods for their own research. Students will further develop knowledge of advanced treatment of model building for decision makers include simulation, decision analysis, and optimization modeling. Cases and practical illustrations used in the course derive from a variety of business disciplines that have relevance for the student’s research. Prerequisite(s): EDBA 731A Quantitative Research Methods I (2)
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 731C Quantitative Research Methods III (2)
This course further develops competencies in using of regression analysis for social science research. We will practice using basic multivariate linear regression model using ordinary least squares (OLS), along with the statistical inference tools necessary for hypothesis testing. The course continues examining the consequences of violating the assumptions of the OLS model and how to correct for those problems. We demonstrate several techniques, including adjustments for heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation, and the instrumental variables technique. Students will learn how to utilize database systems (such as SQL and NoSQL), analytics software (such as R, Python, and SAS), and how to make trustworthy predictions using traditional statistics and machine learning methods. Topics include supervised (prediction and classification) and unsupervised (exploratory data analysis, principal components, cluster analysis) learning; prediction models including multiple linear regression, nonlinear regression, time series forecasting, artificial neural networks, regression trees, k-nearest neighbors; classification models including logit/probit models and classification trees. It also covers econometric methods in parallel with other statistical methods. Prerequisite(s): EDBA 731B Quantitative Research Methods II (2)
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 731D Quantitative Research Methods IV (2)
This course discusses topics related to conducting experimental research: idea generation, experimental design, analyzing data, and reporting and presenting experimental research findings. This skills-building course offers a practical, learning-by-doing approach. The objective is to practice (1) developing appropriate and effective experimental designs, (2) generating high-quality measurement instruments, (3) analyzing and communicating experimental findings. Prerequisite(s): EDBA 731C Quantitative Research Methods III (2)
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 732A Qualitative Research Methods I (2)
This course provides students an introduction to the principles and various approaches to designing and conducting qualitative research projects in organizational research. Students will gain practical experience across numerous qualitative methods and analysis techniques, including case studies, grounded theory, ethnomethodology, feminist, action research, participant/observer, and narrative techniques. The course will focus on the critical analysis and interpretation of qualitative data, including developing students’ ability to critically appraise qualitative research. This course will prepare students to prepare an analysis and report that will be completed in EDBA 732B.
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 732B Qualitative Research Methods II (2)
This course builds no the introductory work done in EDBA 732A and moves to field test the principles and various approaches to designing and conducting qualitative research projects in organizational research. Students will gain applied experience with a selected qualitative method and analysis techniques that will derive from methods introduced in EDBA 732A (case studies, grounded theory, ethnomethodology, feminist, action research, participant/observer, and narrative techniques). The course will focus on applying a critical analysis and interpretation of qualitative data, including developing students’ ability to artfully design and implement a qualitative research method. Prerequisite(s): EDBA 732A Qualitative Research Methods I (2)
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 732C Qualitative Research Methods III (2)
This course builds further knowledge on qualitative research methods for the dissertation project. Students will also be introduced to software programs (Atlas, Tableau, etc.) to support their qualitative data analytics. Over the course of the term, students will develop skills in coding and analyzing data, interpreting qualitative research findings, presenting research finding to their peers, and writing a final paper for submission to an academic conference. Prerequisite(s): EDBA 732B Qualitative Research Methods II (2)
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 732D Qualitative Research Methods IV (2)
The focus in this course is on analyzing findings, theory development and deriving implications from qualitative research. The central learning experience will see students analyzing their own qualitative data and drafting preliminary findings, theory, and frameworks. Prerequisite(s): EDBA 732C Qualitative Research Methods III (2)
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 791 Dissertation Research (1-6)
The dissertation research module is designed to be taken over four trimesters to support DBA students during the execution of their dissertation research project(s) and the development of their dissertation manuscripts. These learning activities are completed under the mentorship and guidance of the student’s dissertation supervisor and dissertation committee. Students will draw upon the knowledge and competencies developed in the research design and research methods course sequences taken earlier in the program to successfully complete the research project(s) described the student’s approve dissertation research proposal. Students enroll continuously in this dissertation research module until the dissertation manuscript is approved and a successful dissertation oral defense has been completed. Prerequisite(s): EDBA 701B Research Design–B (1)
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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EDBA 792 Dissertation Manuscript Completion (1)
DBA students who have successfully completed all 55 units of the DBA program, including passing the dissertation oral defense and receiving approval of the dissertation manuscript document (subject to minor edits, copy-editing and final formatting) by their dissertation committee, but who have not submitted a final copy-edited and APA-formatted version of their dissertation manuscript to the DBA academic director and to ProQuest by the end of their ninth trimester in the DBA program must enroll in this 1-unit module. Confirmation of successful dissertation oral defense and approved dissertation document (subject to minor edits, copy-editing and final formatting) by the dissertation supervisor must be submitted to the program director to allow a student to enroll in this module. A student may enroll in this module for only one trimester following completing all other requirements for the DBA program, including the dissertation oral defense. If an approved copy-edited and APAformatted dissertation manuscript has not been submitted to the DBA Academic Director and to ProQuest by the end of the trimester in which the student is enrolled in this module then the student must re-enroll in 5 units of “EDBA 791 Dissertation Research” per trimester until the copy-edited and APA-formatted dissertation manuscript has been submitted to the DBA academic director and to ProQuest. This course is not required for DBA degree completion. This course cannot be repeated.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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EDBA 797 Comprehensive Literature Review (1)
The goal of this module is for faculty mentors to provide guidance, advice, and supervision to Pepperdine Graziadio DBA students who are developing their initial Comprehensive Literature Review on their anticipated dissertation research topic.
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 798 Integrated Research Seminar (1-3)
This course will immerse students into the current state of theory and research in a contemporary and interdisciplinary research area of business. Students will be assigned readings specific to theory and research on a topic, and they will learn to search for scholarly work on a specific business topic using library resources.
Grading Basis: Graded
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EDBA 799 Directed Study (1-2)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to study specific contemporary issues or topics in business and management that will further their topic understanding or delve into specialized research. This course may be repeated as content changes. It will be delivered either by directed instruction which is based on guided reading and independent research, supervised by one member of the faculty OR by a select group of students who are interested in the same topic. Directed instruction for the special topic must be petitioned and approved prior to enrollment.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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MBAA 646 Applied Strategic Research Project VI (1)
If needed, students continue work on Applied Strategic Project V until completed.
Grading Basis: Graded
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MBAA 647 Applied Strategic Research Project VII (1)
If needed, students continue work on Applied Strategic Project V until completed.
Grading Basis: Graded
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MBAA 648 Applied Strategic Research Project VIII (1)
If needed, students continue work on Applied Strategic Project V until completed.
Grading Basis: Graded
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MBAA 694 Business and Management Practices in Global Settings (3)
This course focuses on tools and techniques to develop and sustain a long lasting global competitive advantage. It offers the students firsthand experience in international business and management. The students travel abroad for eight days and are provided opportunities to interact with business executives and country officials. The class will examine practices that lead to effective implementation and management in a variety of challenging environments. Culture, economy, marketing, finance, operations, and technology-enriched dimensions of building globally and locally competitive business enterprises are explored. Issues relating to global implementation of the grand strategy along functions (i.e., finance, marketing, human resources, operations) and lines of business are studied. Single-and multi-business organizations, multinational organizations, new ventures, alliances and partnerships, as well as established organizations in a variety of global industries are studied.
Grading Basis: Graded
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MBAA 699 Graduate Directed Instruction (1-4)
Directed instruction is based on guided reading and independent research, supervised by one member of the faculty.
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MBAK 623 International Business (3)
The course focuses on the integration of managerial decision-making skills in a global setting and includes an international visit. Preparation requires the student to draw on previous course work. Participants will meet with business, government, and community leaders as well as visit commercial and industrial facilities. The impact of diverse economic, political, social, and ethical factors on global business management is examined. In meeting a required cross-cultural academic deliverable, the students will apply integrated concepts and tools from their completed courses.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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MBAK 686 Research Project (1)
If needed, students continue work on the strategic project until completed.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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MBAK 687 Research Project (1)
If needed, students continue work on the strategic project until completed.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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MBAK 688 Research Project (1)
If needed, students continue work on the strategic project until completed.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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PGBS 480 Critical Thinking and Managerial Problem Solving (2)
This course will be taught from a critical thinking perspective that emphasizes a disciplined process of conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating the information presented in a business problem. Intellectual values such as clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, soundness of evidence, depth, breadth, and fairness will be emphasized as suitable criteria for decision analysis and implementation. Similar to parts of speech, elements or parts of thought include purpose, problem, assumptions, concepts, empirical grounding, reasoning leading to conclusions, implications and consequences, alternative viewpoints, and frame of reference.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 482 Business Ethics (2)
This course explores ethical decision making in a society with changing values and an increasing international interdependence. It stresses the development and application of moral and ethical concepts to practical cases and ethical dilemmas management faces. It develops an awareness of the ethical, social, and environmental implications and consequences of managerial decisions involved in managing a firm’s relationship with society, its marketplace, and employees. Special attention is given to the question: To what extent should corporations exercise social responsibility?
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 484 Contemporary Business Issues I (2)
These courses will cover pertinent contemporary issues from which the student selects one to satisfy the requirements of Contemporary Business Issues I and selects a different course from the issues offered to satisfy the requirements for Global Business Intensive. This requirement is fulfilled by completing two sections of BSM 484 or BSM 485 or by completing sections of BSM 59X Advanced Topics. Topics may not be repeated. Examples of topics include environmental law, leadership, creative problem solving, managing customer satisfaction, human relationships, and global enterprise management. Advanced topic courses in accounting, economics, finance, and law may be taken for Contemporary Business Issues credit when available. Contemporary Business Issues credits also may be earned by attending the Study Abroad program. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites may be required for some of the courses. Course descriptions will be made available through the BSM Program Office.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 485 Global Business Intensive (1-4)
Hosted by partner schools abroad, Global Business Intensive focuses on critical aspects of doing business in the global economy. The course consists of lectures by distinguished faculty members of the partner schools and recognized experts from companies and research centers on a variety of contemporary business issues. The course involves a series of seminars covering such topics as international economics, culture, marketing, finance, and political and legal context. Some programs also include field visits to internationally recognized companies or organizations in the region for a hands-on look at business opportunities and management strategies. Also included is a study tour of important historical sites. The tour provides an important backdrop of culture and history that flavors the nation’s experience.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 499 Undergraduate Directed Instruction (1-4)
Directed instruction is based on guided reading and independent research, supervised by one member of the faculty.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 501 Co-Curricular Activities (0)
Co-curricular courses are designed to supplement the academic curricula. Offered on a variety of topics, these rigorous, interdisciplinary courses help students transition to graduate-level business academics and enhance the degree experience. Students will build a foundation for a successful education and developmental experience by engaging in professional discourse, improving technical skills, and exploring ethical decision making. Co-curricular courses also support the mission of PGBS to promote transformational learning, create applied knowledge, and equip our students to become Best for the World business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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PGBS 502 Co-Curricular: Executive Speaker Series (0)
The Graziadio Executive Speaker Series is a seminar in which guest speakers bring real world and experiential learning to the classroom environment. High-level executives come to campus from a variety of industries to share their expertise. The one-hour sessions allow leaders to offer insight into current and future business issues, and challenges of decision-makers. They also discuss the keys to their professional success and provide an opportunity to build students’ networks.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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PGBS 550 Professional English Communication Skills (0)
This course immerses students in the language and culture of the American graduate/professional business environment. The course includes preparation for and practice in conversational skills, critical reading and analysis of graduate-level material, as well as note taking skills, verbal skills in team interaction and presentations, and writing both graduate-level and professional business documents.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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PGBS 560 Career Seminar (0)
Career Resources is dedicated to connecting students with business opportunities and providing them with the tools and resources to manage their careers. The career management course will consist of a series of sessions and assignments which will enable students to prepare for each step in their career development, from the time they enter the program to their placement at graduation. The required sessions and electives provide opportunities for students to practice career development skills, learn new techniques, network effectively, and interview competitively. The course consists of required and elective sessions, including mandatory one-on-one individual career advising sessions. The course is graded credit or no credit based upon timely completion of deliverables, attendance at sessions, and participation in activities. The syllabus will outline the specific requirements. (The Full-Time Graduate Programs web site will be used to track student activity.)
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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PGBS 580 Global Business Learning Opportunities (0)
This course engages students on the proper use and value of global business learning assessment tools and learning development plans. The tools and development plans are used to identify, select, and assess learning opportunities offered in courses, experiential learning events, and community activities. The objectives of the course are to actively engage students in global business learning and empower them to take joint ownership of their learning path and outcomes with their course faculty, experiential learning event staff, and community.
Grading Basis: Crd/No Crd
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PGBS 585 Global Business Integration (0)
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to live and conduct business internationally by providing the skills to study and research important social, cultural, and economic norms and intercultural differences around the world. This course will also provide students with the opportunity to study the language of the destination country with an online language component. This course is a prerequisite to the student studying abroad. This course is graded credit or no credit.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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PGBS 590 Integration Seminar (0-2)
The Integration Seminar offers an organized set of activities to assist students in the integration of course content and to apply and extend what they learn in other classes. Delivered by a team of faculty and offered during concentrated periods in the academic year, the components of the Integration Seminar are designed to develop student leadership skills, enhance team building, and increase managerial effectiveness. A student participates in Integration Seminar activities during each semester of enrollment at the Graziadio School. This course is graded credit or no credit.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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PGBS 609 Business Acumen Integration (1)
Business acumen is a required competency for human resources business partners (HRBPSs), as they are expected to help drive business results. The role of a human resources business partner requires more than just an in-depth knowledge of human resources. This integration course brings together both business and HR concepts taught throughout the trimester and enables students to apply what they have learned through an integrative case study.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 620 Audio, Video, and Digital Business Presentation Tools (2)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to study audio, visual, and digital tools used to prepare and deliver creative presentations. Content tools found in Excel, visual tools such as PowerPoint, will be explored. Communication technologies offered by Abode, Zoom, and other leading platforms will be used to discover and experiment with two-way business communications. Students will learn how to use video and animation technologies in self-directed projects shared with classmates.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 670Z Analytics Education to Business (2)
Underscoring a focus on practical and relevant business issues, this course is designed to provide students with real-world experience in integrating and applying core curriculum concepts as they work directly with company executives to resolve a business issue real-time in the classroom. Under faculty supervision, the class–working in teams–will complete a strategic project for an assigned company secured by faculty. Teams will interact with company management as they analyze the company issue and/or opportunity, gather information, and develop recommendations for action.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 675 Case Competition (2)
This course leverages the techniques and methodology addressed in international case competition to provide a practicum in articulating and defending strategic problem solving. Requiring participants to synthesize and articulate in a time-bounded, low-tech, largely oral fashion, the course is designed to prepare managers who expect to have to present information in a crisp and articulate fashion during their careers, such as presenting findings and/or making recommendations to a board of directors or group of senior executives.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 682 Study Abroad Capstone (2)
The course is designed as a series of interactive and experiential learning activities with opportunities for focused academic preparation for the study abroad experience, interface with other students studying abroad, and interaction with persons in-country or experienced in the country in which the student is located. Learning experiences are active, collaborative, and reflective to allow students deeper engagement with their local and national cultural contexts, to encourage more conscious and thoughtful consideration of their personal and professional development, and to advance their acquisition of a global business mindset.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 690 IMBA Study Abroad (0-16)
The purpose of this course is to enable IMBA students to enroll in courses at a partner university and gain an understanding of business dynamics within another culture in the unique environment of a university abroad. When the courses are completed at the partner university, their designations will appear on the transcript. This course is graded credit or no credit. Prerequisite(s): PGBS 585 Global Business Integration (0)
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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PGBS 691 Study Abroad (0-16)
This course designation pertains to individual courses taken at a partner university abroad in conjunction with the Full-time graduate program. Its purpose is to enable students to enroll in courses at a partner university under the instruction of a faculty member from that university in order to learn business-related subject matter and gain an understanding of the business focus of another culture in the unique environment of a university abroad. When the courses are completed at the partner university, their course designation will appear on the transcript. This is graded credit or no credit.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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PGBS 692 Global Business Study Tour (2)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to learn primarily about international business in the intensive format. Students will learn from lectures, projects, and field visits under the guidance of a Graziadio School faculty member and will submit a final report with conclusions and recommendations based upon the subject matter of the course. This course may be repeated.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 693 Global Business Intensive (1-4)
Hosted by partner schools abroad, Global Business Intensive focuses on critical aspects of doing business in the global economy. The course consists of lectures by distinguished faculty members of the partner schools and recognized experts from companies and research centers on a variety of contemporary business issues. The course involves a series of seminars covering such topics as international economics, culture, marketing, finance, and political and legal context. Some programs also include field visits to internationally recognized companies or organizations in the region for a hands-on look at business opportunities and management strategies. Also included is a study tour of important historical sites. The tour provides an important backdrop of culture and history that flavors the nation’s experience.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 695 Internship (0-8)
The purpose of the Internship is to provide students with a supervised opportunity to apply what they have been learning in a functioning organization. Working under the guidance of a professor and a mentor in the participating organization, the student devises a plan, completes the project, and submits a final report with conclusions and recommendations based on the experience. This course may be repeated. This course is graded credit or no credit.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/IP
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PGBS 696 Field Project (0-2)
Students may engage in a project of a specific nature supervised by one member of the faculty. A formal proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. This course may be repeated. This course is graded credit or no credit.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I
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PGBS 697 Applied Research (2)
Students may engage in business research supervised by one member of the faculty. A formal proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. This course may be repeated.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 698 Contemporary Issues in Business and Management (0-4)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to study specific contemporary issues or topics in business and management. This course may be repeated as content changes.
Grading Basis: Graded
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PGBS 699 Graduate Directed Instruction (1-4)
Directed instruction is based on guided reading and independent research, supervised by one member of the faculty. Directed instruction must be petitioned and approved prior to enrollment.
Grading Basis: Graded
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ISTM 462 Modern Database Principles and Applications (2)
Solving business problems using high quality data is essential to enterprises making evidence-based decisions. Students will be introduced to concepts and techniques used to manage and manipulate structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data. Relational database concepts and Structured Query Language (SQL) will be emphasized and introductions to unstructured data and frameworks for handling Big Data will be included in the course. The course will place particular emphasis on digital ethics. Prerequisite(s): ISTM 476 Information Systems for Business and Management (4)
Grading Basis: Graded
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