2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Degree Requirements
The MBA degree is conferred on a student who has successfully
completed 36 credit hours of required and elective courses as listed
on the student’s approved Graduate Program Plan.
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 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. Full-time international students must register
for at least one additional course. For more information, international
students should consult with the associate dean of academics.
*Florida Tech Melbourne campus fast track students who are majoring in business
can substitute an additional graduate level business elective for BUS 5601.
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
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3
Electives
In addition to the eight required courses, students are also required
to take four elective courses (three credit hours each). Electives can
be taken with the faculty advisor’s approval from other graduate-level
offerings in the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business or other colleges
or academic units.
Accounting Emphasis for CPA Certification
Melbourne campus students with a bachelor’s degree in accounting
(or the equivalent) may elect to take four courses from the following
list to complete the MBA degree and achieve an accounting emphasis
directed toward sitting for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) Examination. These courses will substitute for Managerial
Accounting (BUS 5431) and three MBA electives.
BUS 5432 Advanced Accounting
BUS 5433 Advanced Problems and Current Topics
BUS 5434 Advanced Auditing Theory and Application
BUS 5435 Tax and Financial Accounting Research
BUS 5436 Government and Nonprofit Accounting
BUS 5437 Information Systems Auditing/Control
BUS 5438 Fraud Examination
BUS 5439 Forensic Accounting
MBA – Accounting __________________________
Major Code: 8312 Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: online graduate
Delivery Mode/s: online Location/s: Florida Tech University Online
Admission Materials: GMAT, GRE
recommended
The Master of Business Administration – Accounting 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 accounting policy.
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 exercise leadership
and teamwork skills. The program combines academic principles with
practical, 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 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. Full-time 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 5433 Advanced Problems and Current Topics ................................ 3
BUS 5436 Government and Nonprofit Accounting ................................. 3
BUS 5644 International Accounting and Reporting ................................ 3
BUS 5650 Strategic Cost Management ................................................... 3
Capstone
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36
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