This course introduces graduate students to quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques used in contemporary business research.

The course emphasizes the application of micro-economic theory to business management and strategy. Key course concepts include marginal analysis, prices and the allocation of resources, cost analysis, market structures, and information.

This course is an introduction to ethical decision making in business. Students examine moral principles and standards that are available to guide behavior in the world of business. Students use normative and descriptive ethical decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical issues that business managers confront.

Analysis of formal organizations and informal relationships among individuals and small groups. This course stresses the study of business organization as a system of authority and status, control and communication, decision-making centers, and leadership positions. Use is made of cases and research studies. Previous NMHU MGMT 664.

The approaches and problems of marketing decision making, considered from the standpoint of the marketing manager.

The core objective of this course is to teach students how to read and interpret a firm’s 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A firm’s 10-K filing is the most comprehensive, publicly available, and audited report of a firm’s financial and operating activities. Previous NMHU ACCT 685.

*Note: students may choose ONE of either ACCT 6850 or BFIN 6090 when selecting electives.

Provides an understanding of investment history, practices and the various types of securities traded in financial markets. It focuses on investment strategies, portfolio construction and management. Prerequisite: BFIN 6070. Previous NMHU FIN 609.

*Note: students may choose ONE of either ACCT 6850 or BFIN 6090 when selecting electives.

This course focuses on a managerial approach to internet marketing strategies. Students will be introduced to the most current managerial tactics and trends in the field of internet marketing. Students will gain an appreciation for consumer behavior in a digital world, communication via traditional and emerging media, business analytics, strategic planning, problem solving and decision making. Previous NMHU MKTG 651.

An advanced study of entrepreneurship, new business ventures, and professional resources available for aspiring entrepreneurs. Particular attention is given to the development of the business concept and its implementation through the development of a business plan.

This course introduces MBA students to key elements of international business, including factors influencing management decision making in an international setting. It explores managerial response to the economics, political, cultural, and social factors shaping business and contrasts the success potential and operations of internationally focused companies to those that are solely focused on the domestic market. Previous NMHU INTB 640.

The study of human resources management issues, including management theory, and labor law from the manager’s perspective. Previous NMHU MGMT 687.

Ownership and operation of one’s own business is an overwhelming drive for many people. This course explores starting a business, including understanding the right questions to ask about all aspects of business operations, such as financing, buying, sales and marketing, cost considerations, cash conversion concepts, product and service delivery, customer service, personnel issues, pricing policies, accounting and financial record keeping, and reporting for start-up purposes and for planning for future success.

An advanced study of entrepreneurship, new business ventures, and professional resources available for aspiring entrepreneurs. Particular attention is given to the development of the business concept and its implementation through the development of a business plan.

This course focuses on a managerial approach to internet marketing strategies. Students will be introduced to the most current managerial tactics and trends in the field of internet marketing. Students will gain an appreciation for consumer behavior in a digital world, communication via traditional and emerging media, business analytics, strategic planning, problem solving and decision making. Previous NMHU MKTG 651.

Covers the evolution of healthcare policy at the federal level during the 20th century and provides an informed perspective of healthcare delivery in the 21st century.

Transitions individuals from student to working professional. Contemporary, relevant and challenging healthcare issues will be addressed using a multi-disciplinary approach.

Effective leadership in the healthcare sector requires a clear vision of future goals and motivating others to achieve those goals. This course will examine leadership models and the influence of technology on leadership.