Executive MBA Curriculum

Marketing management and administrative policies as they relate to concepts, strategies, and decision-making. In this course, EMBA students are provided materials that will allow them to make correlations between philosophy and theory, while also exploring real-world case studies and deeper train of thought.

Analytical skills for decision-making, data collection and analysis, sampling, inferential, regression methodologies, experimental design, time series, and forecasting analysis.

Application of financial principles to problems in financial management: credit policy, capital budgeting, leasing and mergers, and cash management. The course will begin with a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of finance and progress to utilizing case studies to further explore financial management.

Managerial evaluation of budgeting, cost accounting, and financial analysis techniques; their utilization in control of operations. EMBA students are encouraged to use existing work scenarios for activities and studies.

Data processing organization, operations, application development, computer selection, management of computer personnel and systems. Students will learn about integrated systems from a managerial perspective. They will also get the opportunity to conduct a complete transition of either a merger acquisition change or a buy-out/merger.

This course provides the background and framework for successfully transitioning into the role of a working professional Executive MBA student, both in the classroom and the global workplace. Students begin their program with personal assessments and planning, case methods, ethics training, etc. Designed to ensure a successful outcome as an Executive MBA student and as a leader and member of a virtual team across time zones. BA 599 is a prerequisite for all other Executive MBA courses.

Students will learn to identify and articulate the strengths of their own background and merge it with the Executive MBA curriculum as they approach the conclusion of their program. Students will learn how to utilize business tools to analyze a case study from a business perspective, identifying key arguments and fallacies.

Relationship between the formulation of strategy and the selection of effective organizational structures and systems, including a high level focus on case studies throughout.

Organizational behavior and human motivation in the workplace; organization and leadership theories, studies, projects, and models leading to improved productivity. Eastern Asian, European thought, and modern philosophies will be studied. There is a focus on ‘Finding the Executive’s Way of Being’ that utilizes an executive philosophy and leadership style for progress.

Decision-making in the international environment; political, cultural, and economic risk management. — AND —

Study abroad in Europe or China for 10 days, touring companies and participating in workshops with Executive MBA students from our partner schools, such as the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE).— OR —

Ethical issues faced by businesses in the current environment; traditional sources for discerning professional and ethical practices. Students will be expected to keep abreast of current affairs to explore throughout the course. There will be a focus on corporate and social responsibility.

Database management, data modeling, system design and implementation; the application of DBMS technologies to organizational and business problems. This course focuses on systems design to formulate and collect the best data to make the best decisions within an organization. There will be a focus on both internal and external data.

Analytical approach to solving problems in production and operations management. Course will also cover plant logistics, processes for crisis management, and mapping operations.

Technological transitions and technology strategy; knowledge and creativity in organizations; managing innovation processes, technical employees, and cross-functional cooperation. In this course EMBA students will learn to identify different types and patterns of innovation, the different management practices that go along with those, and how to sustain innovation within an organization.

Executive MBA capstone course. In-depth analysis of a strategic opportunity or problem.

Executive MBA capstone course. Leveraging work in Capstone A to create a business plan.