2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

only for individuals with undergraduate degrees in business, but
also for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields. Fulltime
international students must register for at least one additional
course. For more information, international students should consult
with the associate dean of academics.
Core Courses
The MBA degree requires completion of a common set of six core
courses including the capstone course in strategic management.
These required courses are designed to prepare the student to
respond to the complex business decisions that arise in today’s
rapidly changing environment. As such, these courses incorporate
either case studies or projects that require extensive qualitative
and/or quantitative analysis.
BUS 5421 Managerial Economics ........................................................... 3
BUS 5431 Managerial Accounting .......................................................... 3
BUS 5440 Financial Management ........................................................... 3
BUS 5450 Organizational Behavior ......................................................... 3
BUS 5470 Marketing Management ......................................................... 3
Specialization
BUS 5476 Strategic Marketing ................................................................ 3
BUS 5486 International Business ............................................................ 3
BUS 5656 Consumer Behavior Strategies ............................................... 3
BUS 5657 Advanced Market Research .................................................... 3
Capstone
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36
MBA – Project Management ___________________
major Code: 8337 Degree awarded: Master of Business Administration
age restriction: Y admission status: online graduate
Delivery mode/s: online Location/s: Florida Tech University Online
admission materials: GMAT, GRE
recommended
The Master of Business Administration – Project Management
degree program may be completed in two years or less and provides
the high-level knowledge and range of skills to meet the challenges
of today’s complex global business.
Rooted in the case method approach, this intensive MBA program
offers a uniquely collaborative, hands-on education.
The program covers fluency in project management concepts
and stresses application through case studies and projects. This
program prepares students to sit for the Project Management
Professional® (PMP) certification examination.
The two-course sequence Essentials of Business Development 1
and 2 (BUS 5601 and BUS 5602) culminates in a fully integrated
business plan. Each student has the opportunity to choose a
business and progressively bring it to fruition through critical
business concepts from statistics and managerial economics to
marketing.
Students actively engage in case study analysis and real-world applications
to result in a solid business foundation.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses
The following foundation courses are required of all MBA students
enrolled in their first semester at Florida Tech:
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 ................................... 3
BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 ................................... 3
This two-course core sequence familiarizes students with the principle
concepts and tools used in the main foundation disciplines
78 Florida Tech
of business, including accounting, financial statement analysis,
economics, marketing, management principles, finance, business
law and statistics. Students also learn how the various disciplines
are integrated by completing two substantive projects. These
courses can be completed in one semester and are designed not
only for individuals with undergraduate degrees in business, but
also for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields. Fulltime
international students must register for at least one additional
course. For more information, international students should consult
with the associate dean of academics.
Core Courses
The MBA degree requires completion of a common set of six core
courses including the capstone course in strategic management.
These required courses are designed to prepare the student to
respond to the complex business decisions that arise in today’s
rapidly changing environment. As such, these courses incorporate
either case studies or projects that require extensive qualitative
and/or quantitative analysis.
BUS 5421 Managerial Economics ........................................................... 3
BUS 5431 Managerial Accounting .......................................................... 3
BUS 5440 Financial Management ........................................................... 3
BUS 5450 Organizational Behavior ......................................................... 3
BUS 5470 Marketing Management ......................................................... 3
Specialization
BUS 5661 Strategic Project Management ............................................... 3
BUS 5662 Project Tools and Techniques ................................................. 3
BUS 5668 Cases in Applied Project Management .................................. 3
BUS 5669 Mastering Project Management ............................................. 3
Capstone
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36
GRADUATE cERTificATE PROGRAMS
The college offers seven online graduate certificate programs
through Florida Tech University Online. Each program provides
a “mini-MBA” approach to students interested in business administration
but not ready to commit to the regular MBA degree
program.
The graduate certificates are available online only and subject to
specific admission requirements through Florida Tech University
Online.
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Required Courses (4 courses)
BUS 5431 Managerial Accounting .......................................................... 3
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 ................................... 3
BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 ................................... 3
BUS 5650 Strategic Cost Management ................................................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 12
Graduate Certificate in Finance
Required Courses (4 courses)
BUS 5440 Financial Management ........................................................... 3
BUS 5446 Investment Management ........................................................ 3
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 ................................... 3
BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 ................................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 12
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
Required Courses (4 courses)
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 ................................... 3
BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 ................................... 3