Spring 2010 Courses

Course scheduling is subject to change. Days, times, instructors, class locations, and call numbers are available on the Directory of Classes.

Fall course information begins posting to the Directory of Classes in February; Summer course information begins posting in March; Spring course information begins posting in June. For course information missing from the Directory of Classes after these general dates, please contact the department or program.

Executive Seminars

BUSI W4003.  Corporate Finance.  3 pts.

Description

An exploration of the central concepts of corporate finance for those who already have some basic knowledge of finance and accounting. This case-based course considers project valuation; cost of capital; capital structure; firm valuation; the interplay between financial decisions, strategic consideration, and economic analyses; and the provision and acquisition of funds. These concepts are analyzed in relation to agency problems: market domination, risk profile, and risk resolution; and market efficiency or the lack thereof. The validity of analytic tools is tested on issues such as highly leveraged transactions, hybrid securities, volatility in initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, acquisition and control premiums, corporate restructurings, and sustainable and unsustainable market inefficiencies.

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TMGT K4116.  Technology in the Business Environment.  3 pts.

Description

An examination of technology as a crucial aspect of the operation of most businesses. The first part of the course focuses on the structuring and planning of technology projects and investments as well as the analysis of financial returns and their impact on the productivity of the larger organization. The second part of the course focuses on the connections between technology and product development, marketing, and the positioning of an organization in its external environment.

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TMGT K4118.  Behavioral Challenges in Technology Management.  3 pts.

Description

An in-depth study of the intricacies of managing technical personnel and management teams in a fast paced and evolving business environment. Emphasis is placed on key challenges including the management of multiple technology projects, software development processes, and communications among technology managers and senior managers, developers, programmers, and customers.

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TMGT K4123.  Managing Emerging Technologies.  3 pts.

Description

An examination of emerging technologies that looks at how they evolve, how to identify them, and the effect international, political, social, economic and cultural forces have on them. Through the lens of the latest technologies that will transform medicine, transportation, information, and energy infrastructures, topics covered in this class include forecasting methodologies, measuring customer trends, creating an organizational culture for sustained innovation, and viewing new technologies from a global perspective.

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TMGT K4124.  Knowledge Management.  3 pts.

Description

This course explores key knowledge management and organizational learning concepts and techniques that are critical to business, individual, and organizational performance. As technology and the network economy drive businesses to compete under continuously accelerating rates of change in technology, business leaders must incorporate knowledge management and learning into their organization’s activities in ways that support and propel their business goals. They must also be proactive in recognizing and responding to the influence of technology on these goals and environment(s)in which they are accomplished. Class sessions encompass a set of topics including purpose, planning, success measurement, and implementation of knowledge management initiatives and organizational learning techniques. Through lectures and individual and collaborative work, students explore how they can use these techniques to improve business performance and strengthen their leadership and management capabilities.

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TMGT K4125.  Technology and the Law.  3 pts.

Description

An examination of the legal issues and challenges confronting today’s technology executives. The course covers copyright, patent infringement, outsourcing contracts, electronic commerce law, intellectual property, and methods of establishing and monitoring legal policies as they relate to the use and security of current and emerging technologies. Course content may be amended at any time in response to changes in legislation as well as developments in the industry.

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TMGT K4130.  Supply Chain and Matrix Management.  3 pts.

Description

This course covers the roles and responsibilities of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and examines the six main developments in SCM: Creation, Integration, Globalization, Outsourced Manufacturing and Distribution, SCM as a Service and SCM 2.0. In addition course addresses the following two main logistical expense issues of SCM: Distribution Network Configuration, i.e., number and location, and Distribution Strategy, which includes operating control (centralized, decentralized or shared), delivery scheme (e.g. , direct store delivery), transportation mode (railroad, truckload etc.), replenishment strategy (pull, push or hybrid) and transportation control (private, common or contract carrier). The concept of matrix management and the types of matrix organizations (weak/functional, balanced, strong/project, soft boundaries) is discussed throughout the course, as are information flow and specialization within these models and the managerial constraints that come with it.

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TMGT K5101.  Product Realization.  4 pts.

Description

The study of how to manage the development of new products. Emphasis is placed on technical and managerial challenges of implementing new products, from conceptualization through commercialization. Students acquire a comprehensive understanding about each phase of the product life cycle and learn how to manage the transitions from one phase to the next.

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TMGT K5201.  Strategic Planning and Marketing.  4 pts.

Description

An examination of how organizations invest in new technologies to gain competitive edge. Students learn how to improve core business performance through strategic planning and market analysis. Students acquire first-hand experience with formulating and implementing strategic plans.

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TMGT K5301.  Operations Management.  4 pts.

Description

A study of the policies and procedures germane to the internal operation of a technology-driven organization. Emphasis is placed on the principles of risk management and quality control, training and documentation requirements, standards design, and IT support systems.

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