442G Marketing Grain and Livestock Products. (3) Basis hedging for grains, feeds, livestock, and meat. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGEC 333.

443G Agricultural Finance. (3) Financing problems and opportunities in agriculture. Sources of finance, financing costs, analysis of investment opportunities, financial management and estate planning. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGRI 220 or ECON 232.

447G Commodity Markets and Futures Trading. (3) Futures trading institutions, technical analysis, multiple hedging, and speculation. Three hours lecture.

449G Advanced Farm Management. (3) Effective combination of resources in agribusiness planning and management. Emphasis placed on use of available agribusiness management software. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: AGEC 349.

457G Market Profile®; (3) Use of the Chicago Board of Trade Market Profile®; and Liquidity Data Bank®; for hedging and speculation. Not available to students who have completed AGEC 459. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGEC 447.

  559 Food: Safety, Risk, and Technology. (3) Integration of ethics in public policy and food technology to manage risks in the food supply. A survey of risk factors and management strategies (including HACCP) will be conducted. Identity preservation and consumer acceptance will be addressed.

Business and Technology (BAT)

600 Global Study. (1–6, repeatable to 6) Integrates the study of international business and /or technology with international travel for graduate students. Focuses on preparing students for the global environment of the twenty-first century. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

611 MBA Outcomes. (0) Requires each MBA student to demonstrate her/his performance on selected learning goals for the MBA program. The course must be taken near the end of the MBA program. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Completion and/or co-enrollment in at least 24 s.h. of graduate level business courses.

Business Law (B L)

620 Business Law Internship. (1–6) Integrates legal theory with application to actual practice of law. Students are exposed to a variety of positions within the law office during the semester. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and a lawyer in the law office. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student are presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U only. Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department Chairperson.

Decision Sciences (DS) (See Applied Statistics and Decision Analytics)

Economics (See Quantitative Economics)

Finance (FIN)

401G Personal Financial Planning. (3) An introductory personal money management course. Topics studied will include managing cash income, home ownership, investments, insurance, income, and estate tax planning, and retirement planning.

421G Real Estate Finance & Investments. (3) The study of instruments, techniques, and institutions of real estate finance. This course analyzes mortgage and property investment risk, the secondary mortgage market, and the financial arrangements used in the financing of residential, industrial, and commercial properties, including commercial leasing. Prerequisite: FIN 331 or permission of the instructor.

441G Bank Management. (3) A study of the functions, operations policies, organization, management, and supervision of commercial banks. Case analysis is used to predict the financial health of operational individual banks. Prerequisite: FIN 341.

445G (cross-listed with ACCT 445G) Financial Modeling and Statement Analysis. (3) Students will identify problems, analyze results, and make decisions regarding the impact on financial statements through development of models in electronic spreadsheets. Financial statements, capital budgets, risk, capital structures, takeovers, and other financial topics will be analyzed. Prerequisite: ACCT 341 or FIN 331 or permission of the instructor.

449G Risk Management and Insurance. (3) The primary focus of this course is on evaluating life, health, retirement, and personal property and liability exposures to loss and analyzing the methods for managing these risks. Risk management and insurance techniques for dealing with potential personal loss exposures are emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 100 or higher.

452G Commercial Property and Liability Insurance. (3) The study of risk management techniques and concepts as they relate to commercial lines. Insurance and noninsurance techniques (such as fidelity and surety bonding) as they are used to deal with business risks are examined. Prerequisites: FIN 351 or permission of the instructor.

470G Investments. (3) Presents a foundation in investments examining various types of financial instruments, the issuance and trade of securities, mutual funds, theory of risk and return, modern portfolio theory, capital asset pricing model, prices and yields, bond portfolios, and equity analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 100 or higher.

471G Investment Security Analysis. (3) A foundation in security analysis focusing on common stock valuation. The topics include basics of portfolio theory, framework of stock investing, financial statement analysis, return concepts, absolute valuation models, and relative valuation techniques. Prerequisites: FIN 331 or FIN 371.

496G Futures Options and Options Markets. (3) The course presents a foundation in futures and options contracts examining the types of contracts, structure of the markets, pricing of contracts, and applications in risk management. Prerequisites: FIN 311 or 331 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

497G International Financial Management. (3) This course presents the globalization factors, tools, and techniques encountered/employed by a corporation’s financial management team. Content examples include differing country-specific economic strengths, political risks, tax systems, exchange rate risks, and methods to reduce these risks. Prerequisites: FIN 311 or 331.

535 Real Estate Investment and Valuation. (3) A study of the real estate industry and markets. Concentration is on factors affecting the value of real estate and techniques for measuring value.

555 Investment Management. (3) An introductory course in investment management designed to provide the conceptual basis for investment decision making. Topics will include how the security markets work, techniques of security analysis, valuation theory, and introduction to modern portfolio theory.

565 Financial Management: Theory and Practice. (3) An advanced course in corporate financial management intended to provide a conceptual framework for analyzing the major types of decisions made by financial executives. Topics dealing with the acquisition and administration of corporate capital will be discussed in an applied setting stressing their relevance to practical problems in financial management. Case studies and team written reports are used to provide students with an opportunity to apply known concepts and principles to realistic situations. Prerequisite: FIN 331 or equivalent.

575 Advanced Portfolio Management. (3) Students obtain a deep understanding of stock investing by managing an actual portfolio of money and equities. Analysis of companies’ business models, growth and valuation ratios, price charts, etc., is performed before buying stocks that fit in a well-diversified portfolio. Prerequisites: FIN 331 or FIN 371 or FIN 565 with a “B” or better and permission of the instructor.

585 International Financial Management. (3) An application of corporate finance and investment theory to the international arena. Special topics include the environment of international financial management, the management of foreign exchange risk, foreign investment analysis, and sources of international funds. Students will also be taught efficiency conditions of international markets, the international payment system, and international banking.

600 Independent Research. (1–3) Independent research and study of selected topics in finance. Prerequisites: Six semester hours of graduate course work in finance and permission of the Department Chairperson.

620 Finance Internship. (1–6, not repeatable) Integrates finance theories with application to actual business practice. Students are exposed to a variety of positions within the business firm during the semester. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in the business firm. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student are presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U only. Prerequisites: Six semester hours of graduate course work in finance and written approval of the Department Chairperson.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

441G Staffing. (3) The study of human resource planning techniques in business and industry such as measurement and testing principles; attracting, selecting, and placing personnel. Prerequisite: HRM 353.

444G International Human Resource Management. (3) The study of human resource management practices and regulations. Topics will include staffing, selection, training and development, labor relations, performance appraisal, and managing workforce diversity in a global economy.

446G Human Resource Management in the Legal Environment. (3) Social and economic implications of government regulations concerning equal employment opportunity are covered. Includes laws and agencies relating to equality in employment for women, minorities, veterans, older employees, and disabled workers. Prerequisite: HRM 353

532 Seminar in Human Resource Management. (3) Concepts drawn from various disciplines (such as psychology, management, law, and statistics) are applied to human resource management activities (such as staffing, training, appraisal, and compensation) to improve human resource outcomes (such as performance, turnover, satisfaction, and costs). Emphasizes case work and readings.

600 Independent Research. (1–3) Independent research and study of selected topics in human resource management. Prerequisites: Completion of six graduate hours in human resource management and permission of the Department Chairperson.

620 Human Resource Management Internship. (1–6) Integrates human resource management theories with application to actual business practices. Students are exposed to a variety of positions within the business firm during the semester. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in the business firm. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student are presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: Completion of six hours of human resource management courses and written permission of the Department Chairperson.

Information Systems (IS)

405G Business Intelligence. (3) This course focuses on the features, uses, and design strategies for IT-enabled business intelligence systems. Data-oriented techniques for managing data, warehousing, integration, and visualization for corporate decision making are emphasized. Prerequisites: IS 340 or CS 351 or permission of school director.

455G Information Assurance. (3) This course examines implications and challenges of operational security in global IT organizations, and reviews legal, social, and ethical issues related to security management. Topics include IT security policy development, risk management, threat assessment, and business continuity planning. Prerequisites: IS 340 or CS 420 or CS 484 or CSEC 321 or permission of school director.

467G Topics in Enterprise Systems. (3) This course is designed to provide an understanding of the theoretic and practical issues related to the application of Enterprise Systems within organizations with a focus in the integration of information and organizational forms and processes across functional areas using unified systems. Prerequisites: IS 341 or ACCT 451 or permission of school director.

520 Business Communications in the U.S. (3) This business/managerial communication course focuses on advanced written and oral communication techniques used in U.S. companies. The course emphasizes the effective use of technology and language as a means to communicate. (This course will not count towards MBA credit).

524 Corporate Information Systems. (3) A survey of information systems in organizations including their role, associated technologies, functionality, development, impacts, and management. Prerequisite: IS 340 or equivalent.

541 Designing the User Experience. (3) This course will focus on tools and techniques for enhancing the user experience with information technologies within the overall context of agile development. Prerequisite: IS 340 or permission of the Department Chair.

543 Managing Information Technology. (3) Topics relating to managing information technologies in contemporary organizations. These include among others, IS strategy, policy, architecture, infrastructure, project selection, asset management, analytics, security and global issues. Prerequisite: IS 524.

562 Information Systems Implementations. (3) Discuss management issues of IS projects such as project initiation, milestones, deliverables etc. Students will implement a variety of development projects to gain practical knowledge. Prerequisites: IS 524 or permission of the instructor.

567 Information Technologies in Supply Chain. (3) Topics relating to the use of information technologies in Supply Chain Management. Presents the underlying IT systems that drive visibility and collaboration in supply chains. Course will use case studies, simulations and supply chain systems. Prerequisites: IS 524 or equivalent or permission of the Department Chair.

600 Independent Research. (1–3) Independent research and study of selected topics in information systems. Prerequisites: Permission of the Department Chairperson.

620 Information Management Internship. (1–6, not repeatable) Integrates management information systems theories with application to actual business practice. Students are exposed to a variety of positions within the business firm during the semester. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in the business firm. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student are presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: Completion of six hours of information management courses and written permission of the Department Chairperson.

Management (MGT)

445G Organization Development. (3) Examines current models and methods for bringing about change in organizations. Emphasizes understanding organizations as complex adaptive systems. Provides knowledge and practical tools to promote and maintain system viability across the dynamic contexts facing modern organizations. Prerequisite: MGT 350 or permission of the instructor.

474G Small Business Management. (3) This course examines issues in running a small business. Topics include: problems, advantages, and disadvantages of operating and maintaining a small business. A complete business plan will be prepared. Cases, interviews, and hands-on methods are used. Prerequisites: MGT 349.

481G Management and Society: Ethics and Social Responsibility. (3) A study of relationships between business, government, society, and individuals. Topics include ethics, social responsibility, regulation, globalization, and managing ethical and social issues of concern to various stakeholders and the natural environment. Prerequisite: MGT 349 or permission of the instructor.

483G Managing Organizations for Environmental Sustainability. (3) Studies how businesses and other organizations can become more environmentally sustainable, emphasizing sustainability management practices/methods. Includes background coverage of sustainability, ecological principles, environmental problems and philosophies, organizations’ environmental impacts, and government policy approaches. Prerequisite: MGT 340 or permission of instructor.

520 Organization Behavior and Leadership. (3) Examines theory and research on the behavioral and conceptual skills accounting for managerial effectiveness in modern complex organizations, with emphasis on leadership skill building. Special topics include understanding power and influence processes, managerial communication responsibilities, empowerment and motivational strategies, developing productive teams, managing culture, the human implications of technology, organizational change and development, and creating learning organizations, among other current topics. Prerequisite: MGT 349 or equivalent.

540 Applied Business Research. (3) A general outline of the methods of conducting research in business, including research design, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results. The emphasis is on the methodology of conducting applied business research. Prerequisite: STAT 171 or equivalent.

570 International Management. (3) A team-taught course which examines the management practices in an increasingly competitive global environment. Topics include national differences in culture, the internationalization process, global strategy formulation and implementation, and the impact of globalization on the operation of an organization.

590 Strategic Management. (3) The capstone business course designed to develop students' skills which emphasize the integration of the various business areas toward managing the firm as a total unit. Topics include environmental analysis, competition pressures, global market considerations, diversification, decision making, organizational linkages, corporate culture, and formulation and implementation of strategy. The approach taken is that of general management whose primary responsibilities encompass the development, operation, and maintenance of the entire firm. Prerequisite: MBA student near the end of MBA program, or permission of the MBA Program Director.

600 Independent Research. (1–3) Independent research and study of selected topics in management. Prerequisites: Completion of six graduate hours in Management and permission of the Department Chairperson.

620 Management Internship. (1–6) Integrates management theories with application to actual business practice. Students are exposed to a variety of positions within the business firm during the semester. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in the business firm. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student are presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: Completion of six hours of management courses and written permission of the Department Chairperson.

Marketing (MKTG)

411G Mobile Marketing. (3) This course explores mobile marketing, technology, applications, and implementation strategies that increase brand awareness and site traffic, improve customer loyalty, and enhance revenues. Students learn how to develop marketing strategies and mobile applications that impact business, commerce and consumers. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.

417G International Marketing. (3) Examine marketing practices in the global environment. Emphasis is on analysis of the cultural, political, economic, legal, technology, and other factors affecting international marketing operations. Students learn how to develop marketing plans and strategies for marketing at an international level. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.

429G Marketing Measurement and Pricing. (3) The course provides students with skills to measure the effectiveness of marketing strategies. Special emphasis is given to the price component of the marketing mix. Computation, application, and interpretation of commonly used marketing measurements provide students the ability to evaluate marketing decisions. Prerequisites: MKTG 327 and CS 302.

431G Direct Marketing. (3) The course examines concepts, strategies, and tools of marketing directly to consumers. Students acquire skills in developing effective, direct response marketing initiatives. Emphasis is on measurement and management of market data, and integration of direct and brand building marketing. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.

441G Customer Relationship Management. (3) The course examines the concepts, strategies, and tools of developing and sustaining customer experiences and relationships for competitive advantage. Students develop skills in creating effective customer relationship management strategies. Prerequisite: MKTG 327 or SCM 211.

526 Applied Business Research. (3) A general outline of the methods of conducting research in business, including research design, data collection, and analysis, and presentation of results. Emphasis is on the methodology of conducting applied business research. Prerequisite: DS 503 or equivalent.

576 Decision Making for Global Markets. (3) Integrative analysis and study of ethical marketing decision making strategies of industries and organizations in the international/global environment. All topics emphasize an integrative approach of world class marketing planning with organizational structure to optimally serve customer needs and expectations at home and abroad. Not available to students with credit in MKTG 566 or MKTG 586. Prerequisite: MKTG 327 or equivalent.

600 Independent Research. (1–3) Independent research and study of selected topics in marketing. Prerequisites: Six semester hours of graduate course work in marketing and permission of the Department Chairperson.

620 Marketing Internship. (1–6, not repeatable) Integrates marketing theories with application to actual business practices. Students are exposed to a variety of positions within the business firm during the semester. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in the business firm. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student are presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U only. Prerequisites: Six semester hours of graduate course work in marketing and written approval of the Department Chairperson.

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

457G (cross-listed with ENGR 457) Project Management. (3) Presents concepts, steps/techniques required to select, organize, staff, manage, and deliver successful projects. Topics include managing innovation, change, cross-functional teams, and applying critical thinking to meet outcomes/objectives. Aligns with the Project Management Institute’s CAPM and PMP certifications. Prerequisites: SCM 211 or OM 352 or ENGR 211 or permission of the instructor.

465G Supply Chain Risk Management. (3) Examination of effective risk management in global supply chains. Topics include: identification of risk sources, contingency planning, risk and disaster mitigation and recovery, responses to government regulatory, sustainability, societal, and stakeholder demands, and financial aspects of managing supply chain risk. Prerequisites: SCM 340 or SCM 411 or SCM 453 or permission of the instructor.

470G Inventory Strategy. (3) A review of current and emerging strategies for managing and controlling inventory levels. Emphasis is on the development of quantitative techniques for successfully managing inventory costs and supply. Prerequisites: SCM 211 with a grade of “C” or better and STAT 171 or equivalent.

529 Worldwide Logistics and Supply Chain Technologies. (3) This course covers international trade theories, infrastructures, entry methods, incoterms, transportation, terminal operations, risks and other global supply chain issues. Additionally, it covers technologies like blockchain, AI, loT, big data, analytics, robotics and machine learning to solve supply chain challenges. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

531 Supply Chain Management. (3) A survey course in supply chain management from the perspective of the operations and/or supply chain manager. Students will examine effective supply chain strategies involving logistics, transportation, physical distribution, customer service, order processing, inventory management, materials flow, warehousing, distribution network design, procurement and supply management, supply base risk management, and global logistics.

539 Transportation and Warehouse Management. (3) A survey course covering the fields of transportation and warehousing. Transportation topics include modes of transportation, pricing, regulation, traffic management, and other special issues. Topics discussed in warehousing include receiving, handling, storage, and interfaces with purchasing, inventory control, transportation, and operations. Prerequisite: SCM 531 or permission of instructor.

549 Strategic Procurement and Sourcing. (3) Survey of direct and indirect procurement in service and manufacturing industries. Topics include supply base management, supply risk, supplier selection and evaluation, sourcing strategy, supplier quality, global sourcing, contracting, purchasing law and ethics, sustainability, lean procurement, and total cost analysis. Prerequisite: SCM 531 or permission of instructor.

600 Independent Research. (1–3) Independent research and study of selected topics in supply chain management. Prerequisites: 6 s.h. in graduate SCM coursework and permission of the Department Chairperson.

620 Supply Chain Management Internship. (1–6) Integrates supply chain management theories with application to actual business practices. Students are exposed to a variety of positions within the business firm during the semester. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in the business firm. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student are presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U only. Prerequisites: 6 s.h. in graduate SCM coursework and permission of the Department Chairperson.