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E-Commerce and Information Systems Courses

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ECIS 562 Internet Marketing

Concepts, tools, and strategies for understanding and exploiting opportunities associated with electronic commerce; focus on the strategic aspects of marketing using the Internet. The Internet is dramatically altering the way business is conducted on a local and global basis, changing the way organizations conduct business, provide customer service, interact with internal and external stakeholders, advertise, develop products, build brands, generate new prospects, monitor the marketplace, and distribute products and services. Prerequisite: MBA 517 or instructor permission

ECIS 564 Object-Oriented Modeling in Business

Introduces an object-oriented way of building information systems. Application of object-orientation at various stages of development, including planning, analysis, design and implementation. Discussions include strategic/managerial issues involved in building information systems. Students are required to produce a set of design specifications and implement them using an object-oriented programming tool.

ECIS 566 Data Management in Business

This course introduces the management and analysis of corporate data. Topics include conceptual data modeling, relational database systems, data warehousing, and data administration as well as SQL. Students are expected to understand the managerial challenges and solutions of corporate data management.

Syllabus: ECIS 566 Dr. Ben Kim - Fall 2007

ECIS 567 Data Mining for Business Intelligence

This course introduces a set of technologies to provide business intelligence by analyzing massive amounts of complex data to find patterns that can be used to guide decision making and predict future behavior, such as the likely buying habits of customers. The areas where data mining can be used include marketing, finance, auditing, security, and others. Topics include data warehousing, online analytical processing (OLAP), and data mining. Students are expected to analyze real-world data in business for intelligent decision making.

Syllabus: ECIS 567 Professor Dan'l Pierce - Winter 2008

ECIS 569 Strategies and Technologies on the Internet

The Internet is becoming our new habitat for daily life and business.  This class introduces the fundamentals of technologies on the Internet, including communication protocols and design of Internet applications.  Discuss business strategies in this new environment in various market segments.

Syllabus: ECIS 569 Dr. Ben Kim - Summer 2007

ECIS 594 International Study Tour: Information Systems Management

This course focuses on the management of technology in a given region of the world, and involves visiting a country in question to gain a better understanding of the issues facing managers in that environment. Location of tour can vary. Check with the department for details.

Economics Courses

ECON 565 Applied Econometrics

Fundamentals of econometrics, and use of econometric techniques in financial and economic research and decision-making. Topics include simple linear regression, residual analysis, multivariate regression, and the generalized linear model. The course will stress computer applications. Prerequisites: MBA 501, math and computer proficiency.

Syllabus: ECON 565 Dr. Bridget Hiedemann - Spring 2008

ECON 566 Economics and Business Forecasting

Techniques for applied business forecasting with emphasis on time-series methods. A survey of regression-based and time-series methods, models for stationary and non-stationary time series, estimation of parameters, computations of forecasts and confidence intervals, and evaluation of forecasts. Prerequisites: MBA 501, math and computer proficiency.

ECON 568 Natural Resources and Environmental Economics

This course covers the economic analysis related to natural resource and environmental management. Topics include: renewable and non-renewable resources, pollution, preservation, conservation, and policy analysis. Prerequisite: MBA 506.

ECON 571 Government Finance and Economics

Analysis of the revenues, expenditures, and debts of federal, state and local governments. Public investment and pricing. Effects of government on the private sector. Prerequisites: MBA 505 and MBA 506.

ECON 573 International Economics

Analysis of modern trade theories and issues concerning international competitive strategy. The impact of trade patterns and commercial policy on domestic business activity. The effects of macroeconomic policies across nations. Prerequisites: MBA 505 and MBA 506.

Syllabus: ECON 573 Dr. Quan V. Le - Fall 2007

ECON 578 Urban/Regional Economics

Examines the distribution of economic activity over space. The study of location and land use decisions as they affect neighborhood and regional development. Analysis of urban economic problems such as poverty, housing, and transportation. Prerequisites: MBA 506.

ECON 583 Emerging Nations and the International Economy

Analysis of emerging economies with an emphasis on international issues. Topics include: recent history of selected emerging nations; basic models of economic progress; natural and human resources; technology and technology transfers; domestic and international economic policy; international aid and investment; the international economy; multinational corporations; and the LDC debt crisis. Prerequisites: MBA 505 and MBA 506.

ECON 584 Economics of Strategy

Begins with a discussion of market structure, competitive opportunities and threats, and public policy. Introduces game theoretic concepts and tools of analysis, and examines interdependent decision-making in markets with just a few key players. Studies the roles of information and commitment in strategic behavior, and analyzes strategies to deter entry or otherwise effective favorable market conditions. Employs lectures, discussions, simulations, problem sets, and exams. Prerequisites: MBA 506. (formerly MBA 514)

Syllabus: ECON 584 Dr. Timothy Sorenson - Spring 2006

ECON 594 International Study Tour: Economics

The study of economic and business environment of a foreign country. Course will include travel to the country to observe activities and conditions and to meet with representatives of businesses and other institutions. Location of tour can vary. Check with the department for details.

Finance Courses

FINC 532 Personal Financial Planning

Objective is to expose students to the various elements involved in formulating a comprehensive financial plan. Topics included will be personal investing, education planning, retirement planning, risk management, and consumer finance. Prerequisite: MBA 507.

Syllabus: FINC 532 Dr. Ruben Trevino - Winter 2008

FINC 540 Investments

Introduction to the theory of investment valuation, including expected rates of return and risk in the financial markets; review of empirical research on the risk/return relationship and the behavior of securities prices (e.g., stocks, bonds, futures and options). Prerequisites: MBA 500, 503, 506 and 507.

Syllabus: FINC 540 Professor Todd Larson - Winter 2008

FINC 542 Valuation of Derivatives

The valuation of derivative instruments, such as forward and future contracts, swaps, and options, used in hedging and risk management. Prerequisite: FINC 540.

Syllabus: FINC 542 Dr. Ivilina Popova - Winter 2008

FINC 543 Advanced Financial Theory

Examination of theories associated with five key topics of corporate finance: the efficient market hypothesis, agency theory, theories regarding the market for corporate control, capital structure and dividend policy. The course uses a seminar approach which involves readings, discussions, and case studies on selected topics. Prerequisites: MBA 500 and MBA 515.

FINC 544 Financial Institutions and Markets 

Structure of US money and capital markets, the impact of monetary and fiscal policies on the funds flows and interest rates in these markets, and the policies of financial institutions participating in these markets. Prerequisites: MBA 500, 503, 505, 506 and MBA 507.

FINC 546 Finance for International Business

Reviews theoretical concepts, practical techniques, institutions, and issues related to the management of financial aspects of international business. . Includes topics such as globalization of trade and financial markets, exchange rates, currency exposures and hedging techniques, and valuation of cross-border investments. Prerequisite: MBA 515.

Syllabus: FINC 546 Dr. Vinay Datar - Winter 2008

FINC 549 Corporate Investment Decisions

Focus on the process of capital budgeting: the decision area of financial management that establishes criteria for investing resources in long-term projects. The decisions made regarding the acquisition, maintenance, or abandonment of capital assets plus certain financial decisions such as lease vs. buy are analyzed. Focus on the capital budgeting process under uncertainty and the connection with strategic planning. Prerequisite: MBA 515. (formerly titled Capital Budgeting)

Syllabus: FINC 549 Dr. Peter Brous - Fall 2007

FINC 550 Financial Risk Management

Risk management applications of derivative instruments in corporate, investments, and financial institution settings. Case analyses. Topics in financial engineering. Prerequisite: FINC 542 and MBA 515.

FINC 551 Entrepreneurial Finance

Course examines financing options available to an entrepreneurial venture as well as the financial management of the small business. Financing sources follow the life cycle of the business from start-up through angel investors, venture capital, bank lending, leasing, asset based lending, and franchising to the IPO. Focus is on methods of valuation used in entrepreneurial finance. Prerequisite: MBA 515.

FINC 552 Portfolio Management

Course emphasizes portfolio construction rather than security selection. Topics include setting portfolio objectives and constraints for individual and institutional investors, efficient diversification, asset allocation, portfolio insurance, international diversification, performance measurement, and attribution. Prerequisite: FINC 540.

Syllabus: FINC 552 Dr. Jot Yau - Winter 2008

FINC 553 Advanced Topics in Investments

Examination of advanced current topics and issues in investments using a seminar approach. The course involves readings, discussions, applications, and case studies on selected topics. Prerequisite: FINC 540.

FINC 554 Real Options Analysis

Extends traditional asset valuation techniques to incorporate the value of flexibility and account for the sequential nature of much decision-making. Especially useful for new product development, R&D activity, patents, and other intangible assets and for valuing emerging, high growth, and/or high technology companies. Prerequisite: MBA 540.

Syllabus: FINC 544 Dr. Fiona Robertson - Spring 2006

FINC 555 Fixed Income Analysis

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the valuation and risk management concepts in the fixed income markets. A variety of fixed income securities will be discussed. These include pure discount bonds, coupon bonds, callable bonds and home mortgages. Interest rate derivatives (e.g. forwards and futures on fixed income securities, bond options, caps and floors) will also be discussed. In addition to learning the models for pricing a variety of fixed income securities, we will also study some tools that are useful in bond portfolio management, including the construction of discount function, duration and convexity measures for risk management. The course involves a mix of lectures, cases, and computer exercises. FINC 542 recommended. Prerequisite: FINC 540

FINC 557 Hedge Funds

The course offers an in-depth study on the theory and management of hedge funds. It covers various alternative investment strategies including relative-value, event-driven, equity hedge, tactical trading and multi-strategy funds/fund of funds. It will pay particular attention to performance evaluation as well as issues at the operational level, such as fees and compensation, leverage, and risk management. Students will be provided with both the academic and practitioner perspective of the hedge fund industry. FINC 552 recommended. Prerequisite: FINC 540.

Syllabus: FINC 557 Dr. Jot Yau - Spring 2008

FINC 580 Cases in Managerial Finance

Cases in business finance that develop students skills for identifying problems, acquiring relevant material, and using appropriate financial theory for making decisions in simulated business settings. Serves as a capstone course for MSF program and should be taken during the last two quarters of the program. Prerequisites: FINC 542 and FINC 549.(formerly FINC 541)

FINC 594 International Study Tour: Finance

The study of financial, economic, and business environment of a foreign country. Course will include travel to the country to observe activities and conditions and to meet with representatives of businesses and other institutions. Location of tour can vary. Check with the department for details.

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