from Seattle University's 2017-2018 Graduate Catalog
All graduate courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise noted.
Syllabi information is for reference only; information may not be current.
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Focus on tools for effective decision making, and concepts of, and practice in, group dynamics. A retreat component and service project individual growth, team building and group decision making. Draws on research from economics to inform decision making skill development and IS to acquire knowledge in virtual teaming. Lays a foundation for ethical decision making throughout the MBA program.
Focus on tools for developing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including employees, customers, regulatory entities, etc. Covers organizational behavior topics (motivation, organizational justice, feedback, goal setting); business law topics (employment law, contracts, torts, etc); and marketing (positioning, buyer behavior/decision making). Builds upon ethical decision making framework in managing stakeholder relationships
Prerequisite: MBA 5205
Focus on tools for developing and implementing organizational strategy. Emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to business strategy including lean manufacturing, change management, and accounting topics. Builds upon ethical decision making framework in strategy creation and implementation
Prerequisite: MBA 5210
The focus of this course is on applying analytical skills to enhance business planning, decision-making and the building of a business. In addition to introducing frameworks for evaluating competitive dynamics and market opportunities, this course will equip students with tools to create quantitative models, develop budgets, and analyze productivity and profitability.
Prerequisite: ECON 5000, ACCT 5030, ACCT 5040
The focus of this course is on expanding the business using quantitative tools. This course will primarily examine financial decisions and the ethical use of financial control systems in the presence of uncertainty (risk/return), imperfect information, and conflicting incentives among stakeholders. Additionally, students will be introduced to inventory/process logistics and the managements of information technology.
Prerequisite: MBA 5220
The focus of this course is managing risk in a dynamic global marketplace. This course will emphasize the evaluation of investment alternatives and strategies following careful consideration of the legal and regulatory environment, as well as the domestic and global macroeconomic environment.
Prerequisite: MBA 5225
Focus on developing outstanding writing and speaking skills through consultations and real world practice. Emphasis on assessment and feedback on interaction and influence skills in group contexts.
Focus on providing assessments and experiences that allow for reflection on career choices. Provides tools to enable more effective job search or self-leadership in crafting current job to reflect values, skills and interests.
This course addresses general management and the tasks of strategy formulation and implementation. It builds on and integrates material from all functional areas. Course to be taken during last two quarters of enrollment. (MBA students may not receive credit for both MBA 5500 and INBU 5315)
Prerequisite: Must be completed within last 9 credits of program.
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