MBA (Business Administration)

Classes

MBA 8100 : Leadership Challenge

Intensive three day course focusing on the behavioral dimensions of decision making with an emphasis on the dynamics and challenges of creating a positive presence, influencing others, providing responsible leadership, and developing high performance teams.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8136 : AI & ML for Business

This course covers the range of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) including natural language processing, expert systems, deep learning, vision, speech, supervised/unsupervised learning and robotics, among the other areas that comprise the broad field of AI. The intro/overview course explores how AI/ML impacts finance, banking, marketing, healthcare, accounting and real estate, among other business fields and functions. The course also examines the issues surrounding "ethical AI," a field that examines issues around yielding decision-making power to intelligent systems.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8140 : Customer Relationship Mgmt

Discusses theoretic and practical issues related to implementation and use of CRM systems including: distinct functional areas (Sales Force Automation, Marketing Automation, Customer Support Centers) and their integration with tools like Salesforce.com and SAP's Integrated CRM package.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8141 : Dashboard Analytics

Covers design and implementation of analytic dashboards in various functional areas. Topics include: underlying data sources, their integration into overall dashboard strategy and dashboard lifecycle from design to implementation of simple and advanced dashboards using Xcelsius and SAP's Business Objects.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8143 : Anatomy of Digital Comm.

Encompassing both technical and managerial aspects of data communication, this course is designed to enhance student's understanding of how data communication works and to examine challenges and opportunities that confront today's technology-driven decision makers.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8146 : Simulation of Bus. Analytics

Spreadsheet modeling course that studies real business decisions. Spreadsheet add-ins at Risk and Precision Tree will be used to allow the student to model applications in finance, marketing, and operations. The students will gain an understanding and appreciation for the uncertainty of values in certain cells and the significant impact that the uncertainty can have on decisions.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8151 : Financial Accounting&Reporting

This introductory MBA financial accounting course explores the use of financial statement information by investors, creditors, managers, and other corporate stakeholders. Course topics emphasize understanding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) related to asset and liability valuation, debt and equity issuance, revenue recognition, income measurement, and common supplemental financial statement disclosures, as well as interpretation of common financial statement ratios.

Credits

3

MBA 8152 : Management Accounting

This introductory MBA management accounting course explores the value of information in performance measurement and decision-making by various organizational stakeholders. Key topics include strategic cost management, budgeting and profit planning, resource allocation, management incentives, and performance evaluation.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8161 : Analyt Meth: Text & Web Mning

This course covers concepts, techniques, and applications of of text and web mining -- e.g., information extraction, classification, clustering, sentiment analysis, visualization, and social network analysis. Asynchronous online lectures. Optional weekly live sessions. Use of software for hands-on exercises and project.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8162 : Big Data: Theories & Practices

Numerous factors contributed to increasing the volume, velocity, and variety of data, resulting in the `big data? phenomenon to become an unavoidable IT challenge. This course examines big data from both theoretical and practical perspectives in a condensed 2-weekend format.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8180 : Business Intelligence

This course examines the concepts and approaches in Business Intelligence (BI) from a business user/analyst perspective. Students will learn to use BI tools for creating applications and dashboards in the context of fact-based decision-making.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8250 : Bus Opera & Supply Chain Mgmt

Concepts of operations management, operations technology, and the responsibilities of operation managers in the management of production systems, including problems and techniques of systems design, operation and control.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8324 : Economic Anal. of Bus Strategy

Provides the analytical framework for strategic decision making within the modern business firm. Topics covered include: horizontal and vertical boundaries of the firm, principal-agent problem, market structures, game theory and competitive advantage.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8331 : Hltcare Econ:Patients-Policy

Health care economics from the macroeconomic point of view, provides a framework for understanding the U.S. Health Care system in the global environment. Cost-benefit analysis will be included to analyze policy decisions.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8332 : Hlthcare Econ: Managr'l Perspc

Health care economics at the microeconomic level of supply and demand. The providers of medical care (Medicare/ Medicaid/CHIP, private health insurance, physician services, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and long-term care) and a detailed exploration of medical care production and costs.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8350 : Analyzing and Leveraging Data

The course begins with a review of descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. These tools will be extended into regression analysis geared towards analyzing large data sets in order to make informed business decisions.

Credits

3

MBA 8360 : Essential Economics

The study of markets, employment, strategic interaction, monetary and fiscal policy, emphasizing implications for business leaders.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8370 : Essential Business Statistics

Univariate statistical techniques (descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing) used to guide informed business decisions. This course is a building block for more advanced data analysis.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8380 : Analyzing and Leveraging Data

Multivariate statistical techniques (with a focus on regression analysis) needed to study complex sets of data. Expands analytical skills beyond univariate techniques. Pre-requisite: MBA 8370 Essential Business Statistics.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8432 : Corporate Restructuring

Focuses on developing a set of analytical tools for corporate restructuring activities, especially Mergers and Acquisitions. Discusses managers' M&A motivations, strategies used in friendly vs. non-friendly takeovers and anti-takeover defense tactics. Includes discussion of costs and benefits of each strategy and methods for valuating a target firm.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8441 : Deriv. & Risk Mgt - Options

Mechanics of options markets; properties of stock options; hedging and risk management techniques; binomial trees; the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model; trading strategies and practices. Restricted to MBA and JDMBA Students.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8442 : Equity Markets & Valuation

Risk and return; market efficiency; mechanics and structure of equity markets; equity trading strategies; financial statement ratio analyses; financial forecasting; valuation of common stocks. Restricted to MBA and JDMBA Students.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8443 : Credit Markets & Valuation

Valuation and risk characteristics of credit and credit derivatives markets. Valuation of corporate and treasury bonds; credit portfolio management; term structure of interest rates; credit risks; credit default swaps; and interest rate swaps. Restricted to MBA and JDMBA Students.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8444 : Multinational Financial Mgmt.

Globalization and the multinational corporation; foreign direct investment and political risk; international parity conditions; foreign exchange market; currency derivatives market; foreign exchange risk management; foreign trade financing; managing the multinational financial system. Restricted to MBA and JDMBA Students.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8445 : Corporate Restructuring

Organizational and financial restructuring; ethical issues; goals of the firm; role of corporate governance; mergers and acquisitions; business combinations; merger waves; joint ventures; corporate alliances; valuation of public and private firms; negotiation strategies; leverage buyouts; IPOs; divestitures; takeovers; bankruptcy. Restricted to MBA and JDMBA Students.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8447 : Portfolio Management

Management of investment portfolios: diversification; risk management, portfolio insurance, performance evaluation and attribution; liquidity requirements; utility theory; and portfolio optimization algorithms. Restricted to MBA and JDMBA Students.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8448 : Corporate Governance

Course will cover the current state of corporate governance, the roles and responsibilities of shareholders, management, directors and other stakeholders and how corporate governance will evolve in the post global Financial Crisis world. MBA Students & JDMBA Students.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8449 : International M&A

Executives now lead in a "World is Flat" competitive environment. Course provides (i) a framework for understanding international M&A and strategic investing and (ii) expertise to serve as an effective business leader on such issues.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8450 : Corporate Finance

Tools and models used for making investment and financing decisions. Topics include valuation, risk and return, capital budgeting and cost of capital.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

(MBA 8050 and MBA 8150) or MBA 8151

MBA 8451 : Financial Statement Analysis

Develop skills for valuation and corporate strategic, business and investment analysis using financial statement data. Application to business world, corporate finance/investment banking, private equity, portfolio and investment management, owning your business, senior corporate leadership including treasury and controller functions.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8480 : Investments

Covers the fundamentals of security analysis and valuation with a focus on equity investments. Holistic approach - applies both top-down and bottom-up valuation methods and introduces industry analysis and portfolio management techniques. Applied in nature, emphasizing how to put valuation theory into practice.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8481 : International Finance

Corporations with activities that span multiple countries, also called multinational corporations (MNCs), face unique challenges and opportunities that purely domestic corporations do not face. In this course, students will learn the principles of international finance. This course adds an international dimension to the concepts previously learned learned in corporate finance. Students will be introduced to the historical and geographic environment of MNCs and financial institutions, the structure and operation of the foreign exchange markets, international monetary systems, international money and capital markets, derivatives markets, country risk evaluation, international portfolio diversification and international elements to project evaluation. This course will provide readings from the financial press.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8522 : Talent Management

Role of talent management in corporate strategy and success. Staffing, compensation, work design, performance measurement, individual and career development, safety, health, and separation. Focus on TM as critical success factor in organizations. Restricted to MBA Students and JDMBA Students.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8524 : Total Quality Management

Introduction to Total Quality Management Improvement philosophies, theories, and strategies as they apply to the business environment. Course will focus on application of improvement strategies to business problems faced by managers in public and private sectors.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8530 : International Bus Management

Provides an overview of economic and cultural integration, trade problems, and tariff barriers, and highlights the conflicts anhd compromises between the executive policies and national objectives of various countries. Emphasis is on the development of marketing strategies and the problems concerning overseas investment and financing.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8536 : Challng of Ldrshp in Glob Orgs

Successful global organizations require leaders to be collaborative and empowering, and transform organizations into adaptive and inclusive environments. This course covers specific challenges of leading multicultural organizations to prepare future leaders to understand and negotiate the complexities of such environments.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8537 : Intro to Data Mining

Process of selecting, exploring, and modeling large amounts of data to uncover previously unknown patterns and gain insights. Several data mining techniques will be applied to large data sets from different business areas to support business decision making.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8538 : Power and Politics

Designed to fuel learning of concepts for understanding, analyzing, and navigating power dynamics in organizations; highlighting how your relations with organizational stakeholders and understanding the organizational context are crucial to navigating the political terrain of organizations successfully.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8541 : Negotiation and Mediation

Offered as a joint MBA and Law school elective, course is designed to develop advocacy skills for effective negotiation and mediation in transactional and dispute resolution contexts. Students will be required to review materials in negotiation and mediation theory and practice, and to participate in simulated exercises (both as parties and mediators) while confronting the practical, legal, and ethical dilemmas which often arise.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8543 : Crisis Ldrshp: European Union

Focus is on the unique challenges and opportunities that the European Union presents for business leaders. Will explore a broad range of issues, including the economic crises facing the EU; regulatory issues; the importance of SMEs as an economic growth engine; the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy; and the EU as a hub of global innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8550 : Team Leadership & Grp Dynamics

Course focuses on the behavioral dimension of managerial action and decision making with emphasis on group dynamics and interpersonal relationships. It includes an exploration of personal style, team leadership competencies, motivation, influencing others, communication, diversity, high performance teams, and learning in a global environment.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8560 : Strategic Dec Make & Exe Teams

This course helps students understand the human decision-making process in the context of strategic issues faced by the executive team. We will research actual executive teams making strategic decisions.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8561 : Negotiations

The purpose of this experiential course is to understand and practice negotiation in a broad spectrum of business interactions faced by managers, consultants and other professionals. It is intended to enhance student negotiation skills.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8564 : Stratg Desgn Think & Implement

This course focuses on the intersection between design thinking methodologies and opportunity-finding for strategy development. It covers theory and practice related to innovation, complexity, emergence and principles of systems thinking.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8565 : Business Risk Management

This course examines contemporary risk managment frameworks, overviews common regulatory reporting requirements, and provides practical insights on effective business risk management to help students navigate today's dynamic marketplace.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8570 : Intro to Data & Bus Analytics

Provides an overview and framework for business analytics as it relates to decision making. Focus is on practical application of analytics to real-world business problems.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8580 : Intro to Business Analytics

Provides an overview of business analytics process and techniques; data visualization, mining, optimization, simulation. Exposure to a variety of business problems in analytics (marketing, finance, operations). Students learn to model & analyze complex business decisions with various tools to improve decision making across business functions.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650 and MBA 8350

MBA 8582 : Analytical Meth for Data Mng

Data mining: the process of selecting, exploring & modeling large amounts of data to uncover patterns & gain insights. Students will learn how/when to use various mining techniques & use findings to support business decisions. Topics: logistic, regression, decision tree & neural networks.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8583 : Analytics for Decision Making

Practical application of predictive data mining, optimization, and simulation to address a variety of business problems in analytics. Builds on skillset developed in MBA8570. Students learn to model & analyze complex business decisions with various tools to improve decision making.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650 and MBA 8570

MBA 8584 : Pharmaceutical Analytics

This course is designed to describe and teach, at a high level, the main analytical methodologies used in the new drug development and commercialization process as practiced by pharmaceutical manufacturers and biotech companies. These methodologies are designed to inform and execute the commercial development of new drug products and identify target product profile (TPP) elements of new products. Estimation and forecasting of market potential will include: Impact of competition, accounting for market barriers and drivers, commercial execution of new product launch, audience segmentation and targeting, deployment of resources, execution and launch tracking, and how to make necessary adjustments throughout the process.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8631 : Exec Level Selling C-Suite

Selling higher in organizations, often referred to as C-suite selling or up-tiering relationships, requires a unique mindset and a defined set of skills in order to gain a place at the executive table. Course focuses on where and how to start building a knowledge base, and with simulation and case studies will challenge the student to move from traditional, entry and mid-level selling to proficiency with clients at all senior levels within an organization.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8632 : Cons Psy Optimal Bus Solutions

Students will become "subject matter experts" on topics that impacts their professional lives. The format will be research-based and result in a detailed "full-immersion" presentation and consultancy exercise that demonstrates marketing and consumer behavior concepts combined with an analysis of a personal, corporate or agency strategic issue of interest to the students. Students will be exposed to in-class consultancy situations from corporate and governmental leaders and will analyze a business problem, provide a framework for analysis and qualified recommendations for action.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8633 : Marketing Analytics

Marketing Analytics will immerse you in: all digital marketing channels and their strategies; Google Analytics (certified by completion of course); Tableau; Customer lifetime value (math and strategic applications); Forecasting using various modeling techniques.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8643 : Mgmt & Mkt of Services-Part I

Analysis of unique challenges of marketing services compared to products; introduction to the expanded marketing mix (7 P's) and the Gaps Model of Service Quality; apply knowledge through case analysis.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8644 : Mgmt & Mkt of Services-Part II

Builds on material from Services I, further exploring the Gaps Model of Service Quality. Major topics include communications and roles of employees and customers in service delivery. Case analysis will make the material relevant and topical.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8650 : Strategic Marketing Mgmt.

Course focuses on the development, implementation and control of strategic marketing management decisions in complex environments designed to accomplish an organization's objectives. Theory and practice are utilized to develop integrated corporate strategies and detailed programs.

Credits

3

MBA 8651 : Brand Management

Strategic approach to brand asset management in modern business entities; building and managing brands; understanding brand equity, how brands aid in segmentation, differentiation and positioning; frameworks for understanding brand strategy decisions, a brand's strengths, weaknesses and challenges; high-involvement class.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8653 : Global Strategy for Mkt. Entry

Political, legal, economic, financial, social and cultural issues in successful conduct of global business; focus on market entry (how, timing); review organizational strucutre, leadership, labor relations, human resource considerations; develop marketing strategy to plan, organize, and implement foreign market entry.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8680 : Bldg Brands via Promo

Explores: the importance of branding to business, consumers, & society; the brand value chain as framework for analyzing the impact of marketing expenditures on the bottom line; brand equity & techniques for measurement; how advertising & promotion enhance the brand building process.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8681 : Digital Mkting & Social Media

Examines how marketers can utilize emerging media (online, social and mobile) to promote customer engagement, enhance their traditional marketing mix, and measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts. Goal is to provide the theoretical understanding of the internet marketplace and equip students with skills needed to perform vital functions

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8683 : Marketing Research Tools

Provides students with research and managerial perspectives in the application of marketing research tools. Hands-on approach allows students to learn how to construct qualitative and quantitative marketing research tools to understand concepts that range from brand affinity to consumer experience.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8684 : Global Marketing

This course examines strategic elements of international marketing programs along with appropriate tactical elements designed to help firms implement strategy and thrive. Key topics include evaluating international market opportunities and coordination of strategy across markets. The application of marketing principles, along with an understanding of current trends affecting the marketing mix will be explored in depth. In addition, the multinational environment and cutural influences that complicate marketing programs will be emphasized.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8710 : Info Tech as Strategic Lever

Advances in IT provide an opportunity for business to leverage technology to rethink organizational strategy, structure, and process. Course provides an understanding of technology, organizational environment, and its effect on society.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8720 : Ethical Business Practices

Ethical responsibilities of managers and corporations. Plausible frameworks for dealing with ethical dilemmas. Common patterns of success and failure in managing ethical conflicts. Critical evaluation of managerial and corporate ethics.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8730 : Mgmt. for Innov. & Creativity

Study innovation processes at organizational system level. Develops students & apos; awareness and confidence to innovate. Value of creativity tools and techniques for individual and group innovation. Students develop their own preferred creativity processes and apply to individual and group challenges.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8740 : Global Political Economy

International trade and production, global division of labor, environmental change, political economy governance, exchange rate implications, and consequences of globalization and production. International relations and organizations governing countries' trade relations.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8800 : Commercial Real Estate Invest.

An overview of commercial real estate investment. Emphasis is on life cycle from acquisition through disposition using analytical and practical tools. Topics include market analysis, valuation, deal structuring, commercial leases, financing, investment management, marketing and careers in real estate.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8823 : RE Securities & Capital Mkts

Course will focus on public equity and debt markets related to real estate. Specific items to be discussed include: public equity markets (REITS), the mortgage back security markets, and hedge fund real estate strategies. Recommended prerequisite - Commercial Real Estate Investments.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8825 : Emerging Trends in RE

This class will explore current trends in real estate development, their roots, how they ultimately affected the built environment and early trends that could impact future development.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8826 : Main Street Renewal

Towns across America once revolved around cities, people shopped, worked, relaxed and worshipped. Municipal governments are seeking ways to rejuvenate these main streets. This course analyzes the future of small town USA changing in a vibrant and prosperous economic resurgence.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8827 : Sustainable RE Development

This course reflects on the principles and processes of development including land acquisition, legal, zoning, planning and approvals. An in-depth study of the sustainable development of offices, mixed use communities, residential and renovation projects. Emphasis is on understanding and evaluating through case studies the design, architecture, sustainability and financial analysis of real estate development.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8450 and MBA 8650

MBA 8910 : Soc. Enterp. Consulting Prac.

This course is designed to give MBA students the opportunity to develop their professional skill set with a client firm that is serving the common good within the greater Philadelphia community. The focus is on strategic market management using a systems perspective within our Catholic and Augustinian tradition of supporting advancement of human dignity.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8100 and MBA 8450 and MBA 8550 and MBA 8650

MBA 8920 : Global Practicum

Global project in which student will incorporate all knowledge gained in the MBA program. Can be part of a global immersion or done domestically.

Credits

1.5

MBA 8930 : Global Strategic Management

Strategic decision-making from the executive perspective, with emphasis on learning to formulate, implement, and control the strategic direction of a stakeholder-responsive organization within competitive markets and a global economy.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MBA 8910 :Y

MBA 9000 : Graduate Business Practicum

A required course so that international students can be employed while in the U.S. on a F1 Student Visa. Students will enroll in this course while simultaneously working in an organization where their graduate business skills will be utilized. Required for curricular practical training (CPT).

Credits

1