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From Seattle University's 2020-2021 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, individual growth, team building and group decision making. Draws on research from economics to inform decision making skill development. Lays a foundation for ethical decision making throughout the MBA program. PMBA students only.
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). PMBA students only.
Prerequisite: MBA 5205
This course focuses on how firms create value by paying attention to the critical interaction between marketing and operations decisions. Emphasis on business strategy, targeting, position, value proposition, and strategic operations decisions (cost, quality, sustainability, etc.). PMBA students only.
Prerequisite: MBA 5210
Concepts and principles underlying financial accounting, with emphasis on interpreting the content of published financial reports. Introduction and examination of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, ratio analysis, and constructing financial statement. PMBA students only.
Prerequisite: Financial Accounting, Statistics
Emphasis on applying core economic and financial principles and models in various decision environments. Principles of scarcity, flexibility and commitment, and uncertainty will find life in models of supply, demand, and markets. The objective is to provide the first elements of the information and decision-making tools used in rigorous analysis of business opportunities. PMBA students only.
Prerequisite: MBA 5220
The focus of this course is on managing known and unknown risks to a firm’s value creation. The course examines intellectual property, litigation, IT investments, contracts (and risk sharing), information architecture as a risk management strategy, privacy risks, etc. PMBA students only.
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. Must be completed within last 9 credits of program. (MBA students may not receive credit for both MBA 5500 and INBU 5315)
Prerequisite: (MBA 5215 & MBA 5230) or (FINC 5050, ECON 5110 & MBA 5180).
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