2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
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MBA – Accounting and Finance _________________<br />
major Code: 8333 Degree awarded: Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration<br />
age restriction: N admission status: online graduate<br />
Delivery mode/s: online Location/s: <strong>Florida</strong> Tech University Online<br />
admission materials: GMAT, GRE<br />
recommended<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration – Accounting and Finance<br />
degree program may be completed in two years or less and provides<br />
the high-level knowledge and range <strong>of</strong> skills to meet the challenges<br />
<strong>of</strong> today’s complex global business.<br />
Rooted in the case method approach, this intensive MBA program<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a uniquely collaborative, hands-on education. The program<br />
covers a variety <strong>of</strong> subjects including investment management, cost<br />
management and accounting policy.<br />
The two-course sequence Essentials <strong>of</strong> Business Development 1<br />
and 2 (BUS 5601 and BUS 5602) culminates in a fully integrated<br />
business plan. Each student has the opportunity to choose a<br />
business and progressively bring it to fruition through critical<br />
business concepts from statistics and managerial economics to<br />
marketing.<br />
Students actively engage in case study analysis and exercise leadership<br />
and teamwork skills. Strategic cost management and financial<br />
management policy are covered as well as the core business fundamentals.<br />
The program combines academic principles with practical,<br />
real-world applications to result in a solid business foundation.<br />
Curriculum<br />
Foundation Courses<br />
The following foundation courses are required <strong>of</strong> all MBA students<br />
enrolled in their first semester at <strong>Florida</strong> Tech:<br />
BUS 5601 Essentials <strong>of</strong> Business Development 1 ................................... 3<br />
BUS 5602 Essentials <strong>of</strong> Business Development 2 ................................... 3<br />
This two-course core sequence familiarizes students with the principle<br />
concepts and tools used in the main foundation disciplines<br />
<strong>of</strong> business, including accounting, financial statement analysis,<br />
economics, marketing, management principles, finance, business<br />
law and statistics. Students also learn how the various disciplines<br />
are integrated by completing two substantive projects. These<br />
courses can be completed in one semester and are designed not<br />
only for individuals with undergraduate degrees in business, but<br />
also for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields. Fulltime<br />
international students must register for at least one additional<br />
course. For more information, international students should consult<br />
with the associate dean <strong>of</strong> academics.<br />
Core Courses<br />
The MBA degree requires completion <strong>of</strong> a common set <strong>of</strong> six core<br />
courses including the capstone course in strategic management.<br />
These required courses are designed to prepare the student to<br />
respond to the complex business decisions that arise in today’s<br />
rapidly changing environment. As such, these courses incorporate<br />
either case studies or projects that require extensive qualitative<br />
and/or quantitative analysis.<br />
BUS 5421 Managerial Economics ........................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5431 Managerial Accounting .......................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5440 Financial Management ........................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5450 Organizational Behavior ......................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5470 Marketing Management ......................................................... 3<br />
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Specialization<br />
BUS 5433 Advanced Problems and Current Topics ................................ 3<br />
BUS 5446 Investment Management ........................................................ 3<br />
BUS 5650 Strategic Cost Management ................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5840 Financial Management Policy ................................................ 3<br />
Capstone<br />
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3<br />
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36<br />
MBA – Finance ____________________________<br />
major Code: 8313 Degree awarded: Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration<br />
age restriction: N admission status: online graduate<br />
Delivery mode/s: online Location/s: <strong>Florida</strong> Tech University Online<br />
admission materials: GMAT, GRE<br />
recommended<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration – Finance degree program<br />
may be completed in two years or less and provides the high-level<br />
knowledge and range <strong>of</strong> skills to meet the challenges <strong>of</strong> today’s<br />
complex global business.<br />
Rooted in the case method approach, this intensive MBA program<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a uniquely collaborative, hands-on education. The program<br />
covers a variety <strong>of</strong> subjects including investment management and<br />
cost management policy.<br />
The two-course sequence Essentials <strong>of</strong> Business Development 1<br />
and 2 (BUS 5601 and BUS 5602) culminates in a fully integrated<br />
business plan. Each student has the opportunity to choose a business<br />
and progressively bring it to fruition through critical business<br />
concepts from statistics and managerial economics to marketing.<br />
Students actively engage in case study analysis and exercise leadership<br />
and teamwork skills. Strategic cost management and financial<br />
management policy are covered as well as the core business fundamentals.<br />
The program combines academic principles with practical,<br />
real-world applications to result in a solid business foundation.<br />
Curriculum<br />
Foundation Courses<br />
The following foundation courses are required <strong>of</strong> all MBA students<br />
enrolled in their first semester at <strong>Florida</strong> Tech:<br />
BUS 5601 Essentials <strong>of</strong> Business Development 1 ................................... 3<br />
BUS 5602 Essentials <strong>of</strong> Business Development 2 ................................... 3<br />
This two-course core sequence familiarizes students with the principle<br />
concepts and tools used in the main foundation disciplines<br />
<strong>of</strong> business, including accounting, financial statement analysis,<br />
economics, marketing, management principles, finance, business<br />
law and statistics. Students also learn how the various disciplines<br />
are integrated by completing two substantive projects. These<br />
courses can be completed in one semester and are designed not<br />
only for individuals with undergraduate degrees in business, but<br />
also for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields. Fulltime<br />
international students must register for at least one additional<br />
course. For more information, international students should consult<br />
with the associate dean <strong>of</strong> academics.<br />
Core Courses<br />
The MBA degree requires completion <strong>of</strong> a common set <strong>of</strong> six core<br />
courses including the capstone course in strategic management.<br />
These required courses are designed to prepare the student to<br />
respond to the complex business decisions that arise in today’s<br />
rapidly changing environment. As such, these courses incorporate<br />
either case studies or projects that require extensive qualitative<br />
and/or quantitative analysis.