Chapter VI. Graduate Programs

H-E-B School of Business and Administration

The H-E-B School of Business and Administration offers:

Business Degrees (ACBSP accredited): The School of Business and Administration offers the following degree programs. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program; an MBA with an International concentration, an MBA with a Sports Management concentration, an MBA with a concentration in International Business Strategy, and an MBA with a joint Master of Science in Nursing (MSN / MBA). The Nursing section of this Bulletin contains further details about that Degree’s admission criteria and program of study. The School of Business also offers a Master of Science in Accounting degree which is a 30 hour accounting degree.

Administration Degrees: A Master of Arts in Administration (MAA) degree program, with concentrations in Adult Education, Applied Administration (online only), Communication Arts, Instructional Technology (online only), Nutrition, Organizational Development, Sports Management, and any other graduate program which has opted to offer such a concentration.

Certificates: Graduate Certificates in International Business, Project Management, and in Organizational Development.

MBA - MS Accounting Laptop Program

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is committed to integrating computer technology into the learning experience of all students. In support of this goal, all graduate MBA and MS - Accounting students in the H-E-B School of Business and Administration are required to have a laptop computer for use in their graduate classes.

Students can order a laptop computer through UIW to satisfy this mandatory requirement via the UIW web site (http://www.uiwtx.edu/~Laptop). Students can also purchase their laptops from a retail vendor or bring already owned laptops to the University to satisfy this requirement if the computer meets the minimum specifications. Details as to the minimum operating system and software specifications are include on the web site.

If a student chooses to order a laptop computer through UIW, a Letter of Intent must be signed before the laptop is ordered. Both the University Help Desk (210-829-2721) and the University web site have instructions for completing the Letter of Intent. The student's account in the Business Office is then charged for a laptop computer. Financial aid will apply as applicable for each student. This option allows students to offset the price of the laptop computer with financial aid monies.

Admission of Students

I. MBA PROGRAMS

  1. Unconditional admission to the MBA programs (Track I) will be granted to applicants satisfying the following:
    1. All general requirements for admission to graduate studies, including:
      Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5,
      Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work,
      An evaluation by the graduate program advisor,
      Completed application with a writing sample, and
      A satisfactory score of 450 or higher on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT). This may be waived for applicants who have been awarded Masters / post Masters Degrees, and for applicants who have taken and received satisfactory scores on tests considered comparable to the GMAT (LSAT, CPA, etc.).
    2. Common Professional Components (CPCs); an adequate foundation in:
      Accounting I & II
      Management Information Systems
      Economics (Macro and Micro)
      Statistics and Quantitative techniques
      Finance
      Global Environment
      Marketing
      Legal Environment
      Management

  2. Conditional admission. Admission to the MBA programs (Track II) will be granted to applicants satisfying the following:

    Applicants not meeting the criteria for unconditional admission may be denied admission or admitted on a conditional basis (see Track II below). The conditions to be fulfilled and the deadline for fulfilling them will be specified in the degree plan at the time the applicant is notified of conditional admission.

    As a general rule, applicants with an earned baccalaureate degree with an overall GPA less than 2.5 will not be admitted. Those who are granted exceptions by the Graduate Committee will be assigned to Track II, with specific courses to be taken at the beginning of the program, all of which must be completed with a “B” or better. Upon successful completion of these courses, the student would move to Track I.

    1. Applicants who have not taken the GMAT may be admitted under Track II criteria, and may be changed to Track I with satisfactory scores on the GMAT which must be taken by the completion of their first semester of enrollment. If an applicant has taken a GMAT without achieving a satisfactory score, they may be admitted to Track I by achieving a satisfactory score on a retake of the GMAT or by successful completion of the Track II criteria.
    2. Applicants who have not fulfilled the required Common Professional Components (undergraduate “CPC” prerequisites) for the MBA program may be admitted under Track II criteria, which will outline those courses and activities required to gain full admission to the Track I MBA program. Any CPCs must be completed before the corresponding Graduate level course is taken, and all must be completed prior to completion of eighteen hours of Graduate study. Adequacy in any or all of the CPC’s may be demonstrated by relevant undergraduate and/or graduate course work, and/or challenge examination (CLEP/DANTES). They may also be met through the completion of the UIW Cornerstone Course, a case based summer program, which will allow the student to attain all the necessary outcomes for successful entry into the MBA program.

Definition of Track II

Track II is a conditional admission process, which can be utilized in cases when an applicant has not met the unconditional admission standards as stated in Section A (above). Through the use of the documents and diagnostic tools provided in the application process, the Graduate Advisors, upon approval of the graduate committee and the Dean of Graduate Studies, will assign a course of action, including a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses, a specific program of learning assistance focused on allowing the applicant to meet the standards of the program.

For the MBA program, the first four graduate level courses to be taken will be four core courses (Business Research and Analysis, Accounting, Economics, and Finance, for students with an International Concentration, these courses are Business Research and Analysis, International Accounting, International Economics, and International Finance), and each course grade must be a “B” or better. Any single course with a “C” grade may be retaken once. Any other result will mean a denial of admission to Track I.

Upon completion of these courses, the Graduate Committee may certify that the student is able to gain unconditional admission to Track I, and will notify the Registrar of the removal of conditions.

II. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING PROGRAM

  1. The program offers three routes for admission.
    1. Senior standing as an accounting major with a 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate prerequisite accounting courses.
    2. Baccalaureate degree with an accounting major, or business with an accounting concentration, with a 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate prerequisite accounting courses.
    3. Baccalaureate degree not in business, or otherwise not presenting the minimum undergraduate prerequisite accounting and business courses.
  2. Applicants with the baccalaureate degree, without the minimum undergraduate prerequisite accounting and business courses, may be admitted on a probationary status. Applicants admitted on probationary status will be required to complete the undergraduate accounting and business course deficiencies prior to enrollment in the last full semester of study. Applicants accepted in the in the 3/2 program may take graduate level courses during the senior year with the consent of the academic advisor.
  3. All applicants for admission must present an acceptable score on the GMAT examination and an application including a statement in the form of a persuasive essay, detailing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the Master of Science in Accounting degree. Grade point averages, GMAT scores, prior work experience (if any) and the applicant’s statement will be considered in the admission decision.

III. MAA PROGRAMS

  1. Unconditional admission to the MAA programs (Track I) will be granted to applicants satisfying the following:
    All general requirements for admission to graduate studies, including:
    Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
    Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work;
    An evaluation by the graduate program advisor;
    Completed application with a writing sample; and
    A satisfactory score of 800 points on the basic test and 3.5 points on the written portion. The written portion of the GRE will be used as a diagnostic tool. The GRE requirement may be waived for applicants who have taken and received satisfactory scores on tests considered academically comparable to the GRE (GMAT, LSAT, CPA) or who have received any other Masters or post Masters degree.
  2. Conditional admission.
    Applicants not meeting the criteria for unconditional admission may be denied admission or admitted on a conditional basis (see Track II, below). The specific conditions to be fulfilled and the deadline for fulfilling them will be specified in the degree plan assigned at the time the applicant is notified of conditional admission.
    1. As a general rule, applicants with an earned baccalaureate with an overall GPA of less than 2.5 will not be admitted. Those who are granted exceptions by the Graduate Committee will be assigned to Track II, with specific undergraduate and graduate courses to be taken at the beginning of the program, all of which must be completed with a “B” or better. Upon successful completion of these courses, the student will be moved to Track I.
    2. Applicants who have not taken the GRE may be admitted under Track II criteria, and may be changed to Track I unconditional admission after receiving satisfactory scores on the GRE, which must be taken by the completion of their first semester of enrollment. If an applicant has taken the GRE without achieving a satisfactory score, they may be admitted to Track I by achieving a satisfactory score on a retake of the GRE or by successful completion of Track II criteria.

Definition of Track II

Track II is a conditional admission process, which may be used in cases where an applicant has not met the unconditional admissions standards as stated in Section A (above). Through the use of the documents and diagnostic tools provided in the application process, the Graduate Advisor, upon approval of the Graduate Committee and the Dean of Graduate Studies, will assign a course of action, including a combination of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in a specific program of learning assistance focused on allowing the applicant to meet the standards of the program.

For the MAA Programs, the first four courses to be taken and used in the diagnostic process are four core courses: Accounting Concepts and Issues, Administrative Law and Process, Organizational Research and Assessment, and Management Concepts and Issues.

Upon completion of the specified course of action, the Graduate Committee may certify that the student is able to gain unconditional admission to Track I, and will notify the Registrar of the removal of conditions.

IV. CERTIFICATES

The H-E-B School of Business & Administration participates in several certificates, such as The Graduate Certificate in International Business (GCIB), the Graduate Certificate in Project Management (GCPM), and the Graduate Certificate in Organizational Development (GCOD). Students seeking these certifications may be allowed to enter the University as non-degree seeking students, with a maximum course of study of 18 hours as specified in the Certificate plan. These courses, if applicable, may be used as part of the requirements for an MBA, with regard to the GCIB and GCPM, or MAA, with regard to the GCOD, if the student is already in the program or is later admitted as a degree-seeking student.

The Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, must approve exceptions to admission requirements.

Description of Programs

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAMS

(This is a business degree and is fully-accredited under ACBSP guidelines.)

The MBA degree programs seek to develop in each student a broad understanding of how the elements and processes of business organizations relate to one another and to the external environment. Degree requirements are designed to develop proficiency and confidence in all of the functional areas of business. In addition to providing the technical skills required for an executive-level business position, the degree also emphasizes ethical considerations of doing business. The programs are supported by experienced faculty with expertise in all functional areas of business.

Business Administration (MBA)

To fulfill the requirements for the MBA degree program, the student must complete 36 hours of graduate coursework:

  1. 27 semester hours of core coursework:
    ACCT 6311—Managerial Accounting
    BFIN 6320—Financial Management
    BINF 6315—Information Systems Seminar
    BINT 6311—International Business
    BMGT 6311—Human Resources Management
    BMDS 6340—Business Research and Analysis
    BMDS 6380—Quantitative Methods in Business
    BMKT 6311—Marketing Management
    ECON 6311—Managerial Economics
  2. 6 semester hours of elective coursework
  3. MGT 63CS Capstone (Cases in Management Problems): 3 semester hours.

Sports Management Concentration (MBA)

The Sports Management concentration of the MBA provides students with unique expertise in Sports Management to qualify them for higher-level executive positions in the sport industry and related fields. In addition, graduates of this program will be highly qualified for admission to Ph.D. programs in sports management.

To fulfill the requirements for this MBA degree program and concentration, the student must complete 45 hours of graduate coursework:

  1. 27 semester hours of core coursework.
    ACCT 6311—Managerial Accounting
    BINT 6311—International Business
    BMKT 6311—Marketing Management
    ECON 6311—Managerial Economics
    BFIN 6320—Financial Management
    BINF 6315—Information systems Seminar
    BMDS 6340—Business Research and Analysis
    BMDS 6380—Quantitative Methods in Business
    BMGT 63CS—Capstone (Cases in Management problems) or Thesis.
  2. 8 semester hours of coursework constituting the concentration, to include:
    EDPE 6379—Adapted Physical Activity and Sport
    SMGT 6380—Sports Management, Administration, and Finance
    SMGT 6382—Human Resources in Sports Management
    SMGT 6384—Leadership and Administration in Sports Organizations
    SMGT 6385—Sports and the Law
    SMGT 6386—Internship in Sports Management

International Concentration (MBA)

The International concentration of the MBA is designed to provide a broad business, economic, financial, linguistic, and cultural background for graduate students whose interests include international career opportunities. The degree program includes a language-of-choice proficiency requirement. The language chosen may be learned in any manner selected by the student. No actual language courses are required; students are tested verbally and in writing for proficiency.

To fulfill the requirements for this MBA degree program and concentration, the student must complete 39 hours of graduate coursework:

  1. 15 semester hours of core coursework:
    BINF 6315—Information Systems Seminar
    BINT 6311—International Business
    BMGT 6311—Human Resources Management
    BMDS 6340—Business Research and Analysis
    BMDS 6380—Quantitative Methods in Business
  2. 15 semester hours of coursework constituting the concentration:
    BINT 6312—International Economics
    BINT 6321—International Finance
    BINT 6330—International Accounting
    BINT 6361—International Marketing
    BINT 6372—International Business Law
  3. 6 semester hours of elective coursework chosen from any BINT graduate course.
  4. BINT 63CS—Capstone (Seminar/Integrative Experience in International Business).
    3 semester hours.
  5. Language-of-choice proficiency requirement.

International Business Strategy Concentration (MBA)

This 36-hour MBA Concentration is designed for cohorts (groups of students who complete the program as a group). It requires at least 18 hours in the International Business (BINT) coursework selection, plus 18-hours of pre-requisites that correspond to those selected BINT courses. Please contact the Dean of the H-E-B School of Business and Administration for more information on the details, costs, and contractual elements of this degree option.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING DEGREE PROGRAMS

The University of the Incarnate Word master’s degree program in accounting offers a thirty-hour degree designed to provide the opportunity for concerned and enlightened persons to achieve the professional competencies required for entrance to the accounting profession, as well as to provide candidates the credentials required by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to sit for the national CPA licensing examination.

Program of Study
All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 150 semester hours of study, including both undergraduate and graduate hours. Candidates in the 3/2 program will be awarded both the MS in Accounting and the BBA with an Accounting concentration at the completion of the 150 hour program.

All candidates must satisfy the following prerequisite undergraduate business and accounting courses:
Principles of Accounting I & II 6
Personal Productivity Application (or test out) 3
Microeconomics 3
Macroeconomics 3
Principles of Management 3
Principles of Finance 3
Principles of Marketing 3
Business Law 3
Statistics or Quantitative Methods 6
Intermediate Accounting I & II 6
Auditing 3
Federal Tax I (Individual) 3
Any other upper division accounting courses 12

All undergraduate course prerequisites must be satisfied prior to enrollment in the last full semester of study.
All candidates must have access to a laptop computer with Microsoft Excel and Word, and all candidates must have access to the Internet and compatible email service. Prior to enrolling in the last full semester of study, all candidates must satisfy the computer literacy requirement.

All candidates must complete the following graduate courses:
Required courses
ACCT 6338—Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations 3
ACCT 6340—Financial Reporting 3
ACCT 6341—Advanced Managerial Accounting 3
ACCT 6345—Federal Income tax (Corporate, partnership & Research) 3
ACCT 6348—Advanced Auditing 3
ACCT 6350—Problems in Accounting 3

Elective courses 12
ACCT63XX—At least one graduate level accounting elective:
ACCT 5335—Accounting Internship
ACCT 6335—Law for Accountantsd
ACCT 6336—Financial Statement Analysis
ACCT 6337—Managing and Accounting for Investments

Other—Non-accounting electives (up to three courses)
ECON 6311—Managerial Economics
ACCT 6330—International Accounting
BMDS/ACCT 6334—Sustainability Performance & Reporting
BMDS 6380—Quantitative Methods in Business
ACCT 6318—Ethics for Accounting & Business
XXXX 63XX—Any other graduate business course approved by the advisor

The State of Texas requires 30 hours of approved upper division accounting courses, plus 21 hours of approved upper division business courses, and an approved three semester hour course in ethics, included within a total of 150 semester hours, and a degree, as qualifications to sit for the CPA examination. Not less than half of the 30 accounting hours must be from traditional on the ground classroom courses. Note that ACCT 6318 is designated as an accounting course; the State Board of Public Accountancy does not accept the course as part of the 30 hours of accounting courses required for qualification. The approved three semester hour course in ethics is required in addition to the 30 hour requirement. State Board of Public Accountancy rules change from time to time. While it is our intention that our courses meet State Board rules, there can be no assurance that any particular course is acceptable at any particular time.

MASTER OF ARTS IN ADMINISTRATION (MAA) DEGREE PROGRAMS

(The MAA is an Administration degree and is accredited under the SACS accreditation guidelines for the University. It is not a business degree as defined by ACBSP accreditation criteria and therefore does not require ACBSP accreditation.)

The MAA Program is unique among graduate programs in South Texas in that it provides participants with core competencies in administration as well as essential knowledge, skills and abilities in specialties such as Organizational Development, Sport Management, Communication Arts and Adult Education. The program curriculum is designed to develop ethical and accountable administrators who are able to conceptualize, and critically analyze complex organizational issues and who are able to persuasively communicate toward a course of action that is in the best interests of those they serve.

The MAA program generally consists of the following 36 semester hours of graduate course work:

  1. 18 semester hours of core coursework:
    ADMN 6310—Accounting Concepts and Issues
    ORGD 6320—Organizational Behavior and Learning
    ORGD 6330—Organizational Research and Assessment
    ADMN 6330—Administrative Law and Process
    ADMN 6360—Management Concepts and Issues
    ADMN 6375—Strategic Planning and Policy
  2. 15 or more semester hours in the area of the student’s concentration. The area of concentration can be selected from any discipline, except Business, which has a limit of 4 courses allowed in an MAA program. The graduate advisor and the Dean of the School within which the area of concentration resides must approve student concentrations.
  3. A “Capstone” experience, which is an integrative problem-solving course, combining the functional areas of the MAA core with the areas of expertise developed in the individual concentrations.

CONCENTRATIONS

Adult Education Concentration (MAA)

  1. 18 hours of MAA core coursework
  2. 15 hours in the Adult Education Concentration
    ADED 6381—Adult Learning and Development
    ADED 6387—Program Development in Adult Education
    ADED 6388—Effective Teams and Groups
    ADED 6333—Practicum in Adult Learning Environments
    And, choose one from the following:
    ADED 6382—Adult Literacy Education
    ADED 6384—Contemporary Issues in Adult Education
    ADED 6385—Methods and Strategies in Adult Education
    ADED 6386—Educational Gerontology
  3. ORGD 63CS Capstone (3 semester hours)

Applied Administration (MAA) Online Only

The MAA in Applied Administration is designed to offer a program of study that allows students to personalize their degrees in order to gain the knowledge and skills required of their career fields. This concentration also allows students to avoid duplication of previous coursework, training or experience by permitting them to select courses from up to two of the MAA related disciplines listed below.

To fulfill the requirements for this MAA program, students must complete:

  1. 18 hours of MAA core coursework.
  2. 15 hours of coursework from no more than two (2) of the disciplines listed below. Note: Individual degree plans must be approved by the student’s advisor.
    Adult Education
    Communication Arts
    Instructional Technology
    Organizational Development
  3. ORGD 63CS Capstone (3 semester hours)

Communication Arts Concentration (MAA)

Students seeking a Master of Arts in Administration with a concentration in Communication Arts would be required to complete 39 hours of course work.

Students must complete 18 hours of MAA core coursework, 18 hours of additional coursework within the concentration, and a capstone experience, which will integrate the MAA core with the student’s concentration.

To fulfill the requirements for the MAA, with a concentration in Communication Arts, students must complete:

  1. 18 hours of MAA core coursework
  2. 18 hours of concentration coursework, to include:
    COMM 6301—Communication Theory
    COMM 6302—Media Ethics
    COMM 6303—Principles of Writing for the Media
    COMM 6304—Aesthetics of Visual Perception
    COMM 6308—Writing & Research Techniques
    COMM Arts elective
  3. ORGD 63CS Capstone

Instructional Technology Concentration (MAA) Online

Individuals who have a master’s level degree with a concentration in Instructional Technology find work in business and industry, government and education as trainers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, managers of technology resources and producers of instructional media.

The program is designed to allow students the flexibility to follow their own interests. All of the Instructional Technology courses are taught as part of the Universe Online program. Concentration courses for the Masters of Administration with a concentration in Instructional Technology are available only online.

Area of Concentration (18 semester hours)

  1. 18 hours of MAA core courses
  2. 18 hours of required concentration courses (concentration courses are available online only)
    EDIT 6343—Foundations of Instructional Technology (recommended sequence 1st course)
    EDIT 6344—Instructional System Design (recommended sequence 2nd course)
    EDIT 6345—Multimedia Authoring
    EDIT 6346—Information Technologies: Internet and the Web (recommended sequence 4th course)
    EDIT 63CS—Advanced Instructional Design Project (Capstone)
    EDIT 6347—Distance Learning (recommended sequence 3rd course)
    Electives
    EDIT 6348—Management of Learning Environments
    EDIT 6399—Special topics
  3. ORGD 63CS Capstone

Nutrition Concentration (MAA)

  1. 18 hours of MAA core coursework
  2. 15 hours of Nutrition concentration courses
    NUTR 6314—Advanced Nutrition Services Administration
    NUTR 6334—Nutrition and Human Behavior
    NUTR 6342—Lifecycle Nutrition
    (If the student has no undergraduate physiology, then complete concentration with
    BIOL 6392—Advanced Human Physiology
    NUTR elective;
    If the student has had undergraduate physiology, then complete the concentration with
    NUTR electives—6 hours)
  3. ORGD 63CS Capstone (3 semester hours)

Organizational Development Concentration (MAA)

The Organizational Development concentration of the MAA prepares students for management and analyst positions in organizations undergoing process-centered transformation as well as other positions within, or related to, the profession of Organizational Development. The concentration focus is on the functions of organizational assessment, diagnosis and intervention as well as on the functions of the training and development.

To fulfill the requirements for this MAA degree program and concentration, students must complete:

  1. 18 hours of core coursework.
  2. 15 hours of concentration coursework to include:
    ORGD 6351—Foundations of Organizational Development
    ORGD 6352—Organizational Development Interventions and Practices
    ADED 6381—Adult Learning and Development
    ADED 6388—Effective Teams and Groups
    Elective
  3. ORGD 63CS—MAA Capstone (3 semester hours)

Sports Management Concentration (MAA)

The Sports Management concentration for the MAA is designed for people working in a variety of sports organizations. These include National Governing Bodies of Amateur Sports, international organizations such as the International Olympic Committee and its subsidiaries, charitable institutions, professional and amateur sports organizations, as well as college and university Departments of Athletics. Many graduates of sports management programs work in institutions of higher education for student services where facilities are managed and physical activities such as intra-murals are programmed and supervised.
To fulfill the requirements for this MAA program and concentration, students must complete:

  1. ADMN 6310—Accounting Concepts and Issues
    ORGD 6320—Organizational Behavior and Learning
    ORGD 6330—Organizational Research and Assessment or
    SMGT 6390—Research and Decision Science in Sports Management
    ADMN 6330—Administrative Law and Process or
    MGT 6385—Sports and the Law
    SMGT 6380—Sports Management
    ADMN 6375—Strategic Planning and Policy
  2. 15 semester hours of coursework constituting the concentration, to include:
    EDPE 6379—Adapted Physical Activity and Sport
    SMGT 6382—Human Resources in Sports Management
    SMGT 6384—Leadership and Administration in Sports Organizations
    SMGT 6386—Internship in Sports Management. (May be repeated once for credit)
    Elective
  3. ORGD 63CS —MAA Capstone (3 semester hours)

Graduate Certificates

International Business (GCIB)

The GCIB is designed to serve as an enhancement of an already-earned undergraduate or graduate degree. Eighteen hours of graduate course work in International Business; to include BINT 6311, International Business , constitute the required work for the GCIB. Any course taken might have an undergraduate CPC prerequisite that must be completed before a student may enroll in the applicable graduate course. See the International Business course listings for further information.
Completion of the GCIB should enable a student to: conduct international research, analyze data regarding international business opportunities, recognize risk and potential gain in international business, draw conclusions about international business opportunities, present findings to business associates, and to recognize ethical challenges inherent in doing international business.

Upon completion of these courses, a certificate will be issued. Please obtain applications and a schedule from the Graduate Advisor in the specific discipline.

Project Management (GCPM)

The GCPM is designed to serve as an enhancement of an already-earned undergraduate or graduate degree. Twelve hours of graduate course work in quantitative analysis, business research techniques and project management constitute the required work for the GCPM. Any course taken might have an undergraduate CPC prerequisite that must be completed before a student may enroll in the applicable graduate course. See the Business course listings for further information.
This program encompasses four specific objectives to provide the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for successful project management. Participants in this program will gain:

  1. Knowledge of modern project management methods and techniques.
  2. Skills in analysis of project management issues and problems.
  3. Skills in applying appropriate methods and techniques to solving the problems of managing complex projects.
  4. Experience in project management by participating in a live case application, guided by the instructor.

Upon completion of these courses, a certificate will be issued. Please obtain applications and a schedule from the Graduate Advisor.

The GCPM requires the completion of a four-course sequence:
BMDS 6340—Business Research and Analysis
BMDS 6380—Quantitative Analysis
BMDS 6370—Project Management I
BMDS 6371—Project Management II

Organizational Development (GCOD)

The GCOD is designed to accommodate the needs of those desiring to work, or who are currently working, in the OD profession; for those assigned to management positions whose responsibilities include planning and implementing quality and other process-centered transformations; and for those desiring to enhance their undergraduate and/or graduate degree program credentials.

The GCOD requires completion of the following eighteen semester hours of graduate course work:
ORGD 6320—Organizational Behavior and Learning
ORGD 6330 Organizational Research and Assessment
ORGD 6351—Foundations of Organizational Development
ORGD 6352—Organizational Development Interventions/Practices
ADMN 6375—Strategic Planning and Policy
ADED 6388—Effective Teams and Groups

Upon completion of these courses, a certificate will be issued. Please obtain applications and a schedule from the Graduate Advisor in the specific discipline.

Course Descriptions: School of Business

ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

5388—Accounting Internship
Accounting internships provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable experience by applying the knowledge they have obtained in their course work. Internships generally take place over a 12- to 15-week period and the student must work a minimum of 140 hours at the employing organization in order to obtain three hours of academic credit. This approximates the amount of time that is devoted—inside and outside the classroom—to a typical three-hour class.

6311—Managerial Accounting
Using accounting information in organizations for: planning, leading, controlling, and decision-making. Includes impact on the entire organization and its members. Emphasis on volume-cost-profit analysis, budgeting, and decision-making. Alternative financial accounting procedures and their impact on financial statements are examined. Prerequisite: Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 2311) and II (ACCT 2312), or comparable courses. (Fall, Spring)

6318—Ethics for Accounting & Business
This course examines the need for an ethical system in today’s society, including an examination of social problems and the role of business in their solution. Special emphasis is placed on the Rules of Professional Conduct of the accounting profession, and emphasize ethical reasoning, integrity, objectivity, independence and other core values. Meets TSBPA examination requirement (Spring)

6330—International Accounting
Accounting issues that are frequently encountered in the international environment are examined. These include differences between national accounting standards, accounting for foreign currency transactions, the translation of foreign currency financial statements, and accounting for changing prices, auditing, management accounting with a focus on cultural aspects, and taxation. International Accounting Standards are used as a principle example of non-US practice. Economic, business environment, cultural, historical accounting and auditing practices, and taxation policies are examined briefly, as they affect the development of national accounting standards around the world. Prerequisites: Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 2311) and II (ACCT 2312) or equivalent courses. Cross-referenced with BINT 6330. (Fall)

6334—Sustainability Performance and Reporting
This course examines business sustainability issues to encourage thoughtful and holistic participation in business by concerned and enlightened citizens through the exercise of critical thinking about important social, environmental and economic issues of the day. This course examines business sustainability issues, strategies being developed and deployed by firms and other organizations, measurement and reporting techniques and issues, and the interpretation of the results of sustainability reporting.

6335—Law for Accountants
This course is designed to provide accountants with the technical competence required for the Business Law and related Professional Responsibility sections of the CPA examination.

6336—Financial Statement Analysis
This course prepares students to effectively analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial statements. It emphasizes developing information to support decision making in the context of private equity investment, corporate mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, asset management, and securities analysis. This course examines the issues of how firms create or destroy value for their shareholders and how financial statements can be used to identify value-creating opportunities. Students must have a good understanding of accounting, especially in the areas of disclosure and reporting.

6337—Managing and Accounting for Investments
This course focuses on the accounting issues of investments owned by business entities. It builds upon the knowledge gained in traditional corporate finance, investment management and intermediate accounting. It considers the financial accounting and investment management strategies related to investment vehicles such as common and preferred stocks, bonds, derivatives, futures contracts, puts, calls, warrants, options, insurance and venture capital. The course emphasizes practical, theoretical and ethical issues in making, managing, and accounting for investments.

6338—Accounting for Non-profit Organizations
This course focuses on the accounting problems of nonprofit organizations. This course builds upon the knowledge gained in a traditional Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting course, emphasizing the complexities of meeting GAAP standards for nonprofit record keeping and disclosure. The course emphasizes both the practical and ethical issues of the practice of accounting for nonprofit organizations. (Spring)

6340—Financial Reporting
This advanced course examines the traditional major topics of advanced financial reporting including acquisitions and consolidated financial statements with foreign subsidiaries and the consolidated statement of cash flows. Students use accounting research techniques to apply concepts from intermediate and advanced undergraduate accounting courses to real world, problematic situations. Beyond the traditional advanced accounting topics, the course deals with topics such as derivatives and hedges, impairment of intangibles and other long-lived assets, stock based compensation, segment reporting and financial statement disclosures. (Fall)

6341—Advanced Managerial Accounting
Using accounting information in organizations for budgeting, planning, directing, controlling, and decision-making. Includes impact on the entire organization and its members. Emphasis of the course is to understand how accounting information is useful for managing organizations. (Spring, Fall, or substitute ACCT 6311)

6345—Federal Tax: Corporate, Partnership, and Tax Research
The principles, concepts and methods used to obtain an understanding of federal income taxation of business entities; specifically corporations, partnerships, and tax research. (Fall)

6348—Advanced Auditing
This course provides advanced and graduate accounting students an in-depth look at the major topics in auditing from practical as well as theoretical and philosophical perspectives. These topics include such issues as the problems raised by e-commerce, the auditor’s responsibility with regard to fraud, risk assessment and internal control, working with audit committees, non-audit attest and assurance services, auditor independence, client acceptance and retention, and auditor’s liability. (Spring)

6350—Problems in Accounting
This advanced course serves as the capstone for the Master of Science in Accounting program. It requires students to use all of the skills and knowledge gained during completion of the program by applying them to contemporary issues and problems facing the profession. Problems are drawn from a variety of sources, including publications of the AICPA Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF,) current published case studies from the AICPA, The American Accounting Association, Harvard Business School, and The North American Case Research Association, from prior CPA and CMA Exams, and from business reporting media such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Week, and Barrons. The course emphasizes both the practical and ethical issues of the practice of accounting. (Spring)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DECISION SCIENCES (BMDS)

6340—Business Research and Analysis
Emphasis is placed on the importance to management of business research and its role in the decision-making process. Analysis and communication of data gained through the research endeavor is stressed. Includes practical exercises in critiquing business research efforts, developing a research proposal, and conducting a research project. Use of a statistical software package is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: Analytical Decision Making in Business I (BMDS 3370), or a comparable course, completed within the last 5 years. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

6370---Project Management I
The first in a sequence of two courses which will utilize qualitative and quantitative techniques in the analysis of project management problems, the design of improved management systems, and the implementation of results in order to achieve desired systems performance. The emphasis of project management is on initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of an organizational endeavor. These five categories will be further divided into several project-related topics: Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, and Risk Management. (Fall)

6371—Project Management II
The second in a sequence of two courses which will utilize qualitative and quantitative techniques in the analysis of project management problems, the design of improved management systems, and the implementation of results in order to achieve desired systems performance. The emphasis of project management is on initiating planning, executing, controlling and closing of an organizational endeavor. These five categories will be further divided into several project-related topics: Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, and Risk Management. (Spring)

6380—Quantitative Methods in Business
Is an introduction of selected operations research techniques useful in the analysis of managerial problem situations, the design of new and improved systems, and the implementation of results in order to achieve desired system performance. The course emphases problem recognition, problem formulation, selection of proper techniques, problem solutions, and evaluation of results. Course topics are as follows: Linear Programming, Short-term and Long-term Forecasting, Decision Theory, Queuing Theory, Analytical Hierarchy Process, PERT/CPM, Economic Order Quantity, Economic Production Lot Size, and Simulation. Prerequisite: Analytical Decision Making in Business II (BMDS 3371), and Business Research and Analysis (BMDS 6340). (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ECONOMICS (ECON)

6311—Managerial Economics
Application of microeconomic theory to managerial decision-making. Emphasis on the methodology of decision-making. Topics include demand analysis and estimation, cost analysis and estimation, input combination choice, pricing, managerial decision-making in various market structures, and the role of business in society. Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 2301), Microeconomics (ECON 2302), Quantitative Techniques (BMGT 3371), or comparable courses. (Fall, Spring)

6312—International Economics
Analysis of economic issues encountered in the conduct of international business. Topics include international trade theory and policy, foreign exchange markets and the balance of payments, macroeconomic adjustment to trade deficits or surpluses, and current issues. Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 2301), and Microeconomics (ECON 2302). Cross-referenced with BINT 6312. (Fall)

FINANCE (BFIN)

6320—Financial Management
Study of the costs of capital, capital budgeting, working capital policy, financial theory, risk, and other financial topics necessary for understanding and managing the financial aspects of the firm. Prerequisite: Principles of Financial Management (BFIN 3321) or a comparable course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

6321—International Finance
Role of financial institutions in foreign economic relations, including foreign markets, currency risk and management, interest rates, and both banking and non-banking institutions. Stressed are sources of funding, capital instruments, international transactions and commercial development. Prerequisite: Principles of Financial Management (BFIN 3321), International Business Management (BINT 3331), or comparable courses. Cross-referenced with BINT 6321. (Spring)

6330—Financial Cases and Problems
Analysis of the financial problems of business, case application to debt/equity choices, mergers, capital budgeting, and governmental regulations. Prerequisite: Financial Management (BFIN 6320). (as needed)

6385—Investment Seminar
Practical application of financial and investment techniques using computers, software, and sound financial judgment. Prerequisite: Financial Management (BFIN 6320) (Fall)

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BINF)

6315—Information Systems Seminar
Provides an overview of contemporary information systems management while exploring the impact technological change has had on evolving business models and strategy. Prerequisite: Information Systems ( BINF 2321) or a comparable course. (Fall, Spring).

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (BINT)

6311—International Business
Analysis of business opportunities and political climates, trade barriers, government incentives, currency flows, financial systems, and trade practices. Emphasis on seminar discussion of current issues and readings. Prerequisite: International Business Management (BINT 3331) or a comparable course. (Fall, Spring)

6312—International Economics
Analysis of economic issues encountered in the conduct of international business. Topics include international trade theory and policy, foreign exchange markets and the balance of payments, macroeconomic adjustment to trade deficits or surpluses, and current issues. Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 2301), and Microeconomics (ECON 2302), or comparable courses. Cross-referenced with ECON 6312. (Fall)

6321—International Finance
Role of financial institutions in foreign economic relations, including foreign markets, currency risk and management, interest rates, and both banking and non-banking institutions. Stressed are sources of funding, capital instruments, international transactions and commercial development. Prerequisite: Principles of Financial Management (BFIN 3321), International Business Management (BINT 3331) or comparable courses. Cross-referenced with BFIN 6321. (Spring)

6330—International Accounting
Accounting issues that are unique to or most frequently encountered in the international environment are examined. These include differences between national accounting standards, accounting for foreign currency transactions, the translation of foreign currency financial statements, and accounting for changing prices in the area of financial accounting; auditing; management accounting with a focus on cultural aspects; and taxation. Mexico is used as a principal example of non-U.S. practice throughout and its economic history, business environment, culture, accounting and auditing principles, and taxation policies are examined briefly. Prerequisite: Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 2311) and II (ACCT 2312) or their equivalents. Cross-referenced with ACCT 6330. (Fall)

6334—Sustainability Performance and Reporting (See ACCT 6334.)

6340—International Relations
Concentrated course offered in a host country to expose students to international cultural similarities and differences. May include stay with family, side trips from host location, visits to governmental and trade organizations. Class size limited. Permission of instructor required. (Spring)

6360—U.S./Mexico Trade Relations
An introduction to the bilateral trade issues and patterns, cultural and historical overview, and business opportunities linking the U.S. and Mexico. Emphasis on seminar discussion. Prerequisite: International Business Management (BINT 6311) (Summer)

6361—International Marketing
Global marketing environment, research, logistics, cultural assessment, infrastructure, economic indicators, emerging markets, advertising, pricing applied to foreign markets. Developing an international marketing plan, emphasis upon research, group work, and written and verbal presentation skills. Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing (BMKT 3331) or a comparable course. Cross-referenced with BMKT 6361. (Spring)

6365—International Strategic Management
Analysis of strategic management issues and alternatives as applied to international organizations. Emphasis is upon (1) the use of data for analyzing strategy, and (2) understanding the options for converting strategic options into practical planning processes. Prerequisite: BINT 6311 or equivalent course or permission of instructor.

6370—Strategic International Advertising
Analysis of opportunities for strategic advertising execution. Emphasis is upon the use of data for analyzing advertising potential as an effective international marketing and sales support. Implementation of an international advertising campaign to reach strategic advertising goals. Discussion of current international situations that create advertising opportunities. Prerequisite: BINT 6311 or equivalent course or permission of instructor.

6372—International Business Law
This course presents the influence of law and resulting effects on the conduct of international business. It forces the student to understand how differing legal systems might influence trade. It addresses the various treaty agreements and several courts with jurisdiction for resolving disputes. It will incorporate research into recent trade agreements and trade cases. Prerequisite: Business Law (BLAW 3317) or comparable course. Cross-referenced with BLAW 6372. (Fall)

6375—Strategic Exporting
Analysis of export markets and opportunities for strategic export execution. Emphasis is upon the use of data for analyzing export market potential and upon support services of freight, insurance and financial instruments to reach export goals. Discussion of current international situations that create export potential relative to a home market. Prerequisite: BINT 6311 or equivalent course or permission of instructor.

6380—Strategic Importing
Analysis of import opportunities for strategic import execution. Emphasis is upon the use of data for analyzing importing market potential and upon support services of freight, insurance and financial instruments to reach strategic importing goals. Discussion of current international situations that create import market potential relative to a home market. Prerequisite: BINT 6311 or equivalent course or permission of instructor.

6385—Contemporary Issues in Global Trade
Analysis of contemporary issues in global trade for purposes of better planning and executing international trade programs. Emphasis is upon the use of data for analyzing trends and their impact upon international trade and investment. Discussion of issues and decision making in response to global trends that lead to strategic goal setting in international trade and investment. Prerequisite: BINT 6311 or equivalent course
63CS—(Capstone) Seminar in International Business
Analysis, research, discussion, and presentation of alternative solutions to international problems in business. Student must have working command of Internet-based research, traditional print research, computer graphics and text presentation software, and ability to process survey data. Prerequisite: Student must be in final semester of enrollment or by permission of instructor. Cross-referenced with BMGT 63CS. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

LAW (BLAW)

6350---Employment Law
This course provides a comprehensive study of law as it applies to regulation and conditions of employment in both the private and public sector. (Fall, Spring).

6372—International Business Law
This course presents the influence of law and resulting effects on the conduct of international business. It forces the student to understand how differing legal systems might influence trade. It addresses the various treaty agreements and several courts with jurisdiction for resolving disputes. It will incorporate research into recent trade agreements and trade cases. Prerequisite: Business Law (BLAW 3317) or a comparable course. Cross-referenced with BINT 6372. (Fall)

MANAGEMENT (BMGT)

6311—Human Resources Management
Comprehensive study of current practices in human resources management. Topics include HR planning, recruitment, selection, performance evaluation, training, development, career management, compensation systems, labor relations, and legal constraints. Prerequisite: Management Theory and Practice (BMGT 3340) or a comparable course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

6334—Sustainability Performance and Reporting (See ACCT 6334)

63CS—(Capstone) Cases in Management Problems
Capstone course that combines all functional disciplines in business administration into a problem-solving course. Actual businesses are analyzed, discussed, and strategies defended. Prerequisite: Final semester or permission of instructor. Cross-referenced with BINT 63CS. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

66CS—(Capstone) Integrated Nursing—Management Problems
Capstone course for the combined MSN and MBA program to be taken in the last semester before graduation. Addresses the roles of nurse as practitioner, manager, and educator by integrating the functional disciplines in nursing, adult education, and business administration into a problem-solving case. Actual cases analyzed, discussed, and feasible solutions presented. Prerequisite: Final semester in MSN and MBA program. (As needed)

MARKETING (BMKT)

6311—Marketing Management
Overview course stressing management of the marketing function: competition, pricing, distribution, promotion, and planning. Emphasis on strategic marketing issues. Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing (BMKT 3331) or a comparable course. (Fall, Spring)

6361—International Marketing
Topics include global marketing environment, research, logistics, cultural assessment, infrastructure, economic indicators, emerging markets, advertising, and pricing applied to foreign markets. Emphasis upon research, group work, written and verbal presentation skills, and development of an international marketing plan. Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing (BMKT 3331) or a comparable course. Cross-referenced with BINT 6361. (Spring)

Course Descriptions: School of Administration

ADMINISTRATION (ADMN)

6310—Accounting Concepts & Issues
This course is designed to give non-accounting students usable accounting tools they can take to work. Besides study of the processes of accumulating and organizing data for executive decision making, emphasis is placed on the use of basic financial statements, and the use of ratios in their analysis. The focus of attention includes budgeting and the use of accounting information and cash flow information in business plans, the analysis and evaluation of publicly held companies for investment, and concepts such as the time value of money and other decision tools for evaluation of short term decisions and capital investments.

6330—Administrative Law and Process
Course is designed to familiarize the administrator with how the rules and regulations issuing forth from administrative agencies are made and how they have input into the process. Additionally it informs students of how they can keep abreast of legislative developments in their respective areas of interest. (Fall, Spring)

6360—Management Concepts and Issues.
Course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of management functions. Through the use of current periodical literature, classroom presentations, case analysis, lecture and discussion, the course provides examples of management decision-making techniques for dealing with problems that commonly occur in the work setting. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

6375—Strategic Planning and Policy
Course provides a comprehensive study of theory and concepts applicable to the strategic management and decision-making process. Case studies and independent research projects provide practice in applying strategic assessment, decision making and implementation processes. Prerequisite: For MAA students this course will be taken as the immediate prerequisite to ORGD 63CS. MBA students require permission of advisor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ORGD)

6330—Organizational Research and Assessment
Course emphasizes the development of quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis techniques. Interviewing, participant observation, artifact analysis and principles of survey design, administration and evaluation represent a few of the techniques covered in this course as they relate to organizational assessment and problem solving. Students will become familiar with the concepts, principles and techniques of research design, data collection, sampling, analysis and reporting. Students will also become familiar with the importance of ethical behavior as it relates to research activities. Students will develop the ability to produce and report descriptive statistics related to organizational survey assessment. (Fall, Spring,).

6320—Organizational Behavior and Learning
Emphasis is placed on the contributions of the behavioral sciences toward improving individual and organizational productivity and well-being. Using a participative framework, students examine personal, group and organizational issues relevant to today’s changing workplace. Continuous learning anchors the applications orientation. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

6351—Foundations of Organizational Development
Course will provide an overview of the discipline of Organizational Development (O.D.) including definitions; O.D. as normative discipline/an organic process/a planned sequence of activities; organization and change theory; the ethics and values of the O.D. professional. Self-assessment will be an integrative theme and experience during the semester. (Fall, Spring) Prerequisites: ORGD 6320 and ORGD 6330

6352—Organizational Development Interventions and Practices
Students will learn the role responsibilities and practices of the change agent/Organizational Development professional. Core interventions such as process consultation, survey feedback research, team building and facilitation will be examined. Other applications related to organizational transformation, the TQM movement, globalization, diversity and training will be explored as well. Student teams will initiate and carry out an Organizational Development project within an organization. Prerequisite: ORGD 6351 (Fall, Spring)

63CS—MAA Capstone: Integrative Analysis of Organizational Development.
This project based course builds upon the knowledge, skills and abilities gained and developed in the core and concentration coursework and the student’s employment experiences. Actual organizational issues are analyzed, discussed and possible strategies are evaluated and defended. Student projects are based on organizational issues that are consistent with the student’s area of concentration. Prerequisite: Final semester or permission of instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)