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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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 />
Specialization<br />
BUS 5460 Management Information Systems ......................................... 3<br />
BUS 5610 Database Management <strong>Technology</strong> ........................................ 3<br />
BUS 5611 Global Information <strong>Technology</strong> Management ........................ 3<br />
BUS 5618 Strategic Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> and Innovation ........... 3<br />
Capstone<br />
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3<br />
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36<br />
MBA – International Business __________________<br />
major Code: 8316 Degree awarded: Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration<br />
age restriction: Y 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 – International Business<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.<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 />
The international business specialization provides managers with<br />
the skill set and knowledge necessary to lead organizations in<br />
today’s competitive and increasingly globalized workplace.<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 />
76 <strong>Florida</strong> Tech<br />
BUS 5421 Managerial Economics ........................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5431 Managerial Accounting .......................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5440 Financial Management ........................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5470 Marketing Management ......................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5612 Cross-Cultural Management .................................................. 3<br />
Specialization<br />
BUS 5486 International Business ............................................................ 3<br />
BUS 5613 Global Accounting and Financial Analysis ............................. 3<br />
BUS 5840 Financial Management Policy ................................................ 3<br />
BUS 5870 Global Marketing Management ............................................. 3<br />
Capstone<br />
BUS 5614 Global Business Strategy ........................................................ 3<br />
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36<br />
MBA – Internet Marketing ____________________<br />
major Code: 8339 Degree awarded: Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration<br />
age restriction: Y 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 – Internet Marketing<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.<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 />
The Internet marketing specialization provides managers with the<br />
skill set and knowledge necessary to lead organizations forward<br />
in today’s competitive digital environment. The program creates a<br />
strong base in both information systems and marketing concepts,<br />
and provides an understanding <strong>of</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> social media techniques,<br />
interactive communication methodologies and data mining/<br />
search engine processes on corporate performance.<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