2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
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Specialization<br />
BUS 5444 Financial Markets and Institutions ........................................ 3<br />
BUS 5446 Investment Management ........................................................ 3<br />
BUS 5448 Portfolio Analysis .................................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5840 Financial Management Policy ................................................ 3<br />
Capstone<br />
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3<br />
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36<br />
MBA – Healthcare Management ________________<br />
Major Code: 8334 Degree Awarded: Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration<br />
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: online graduate, graduate<br />
Delivery Mode/s: online, blended online, Location/s: main campus, <strong>Florida</strong> Tech University<br />
classroom Online<br />
Admission Materials: GMAT, GRE<br />
recommended<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration – Healthcare Management<br />
degree program <strong>of</strong>fers individuals the knowledge to lead healthcare<br />
organizations in today’s rapidly growing and changing environment.<br />
The specialization provides both current and potential managers information<br />
regarding legal aspects <strong>of</strong> healthcare, financial management<br />
in healthcare organizations, information technology in healthcare,<br />
and planning and marketing in healthcare institutions. The skills<br />
provided are applicable to the many different healthcare organizations<br />
in our society.<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 <strong>of</strong> business,<br />
including accounting, financial statement analysis, economics,<br />
marketing, management principles, finance, business law and statistics.<br />
Students also learn how the various disciplines are integrated by<br />
completing two substantive projects. These courses can be completed<br />
in one semester and are designed not only for individuals with undergraduate<br />
degrees in business, but also for students with undergraduate<br />
degrees in other fields. Full-time international students must register<br />
for at least one additional course. For more information, international<br />
students should consult 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. These<br />
required courses are designed to prepare the student to respond to<br />
the complex business decisions that arise in today’s rapidly changing<br />
environment. As such, these courses incorporate either case studies or<br />
projects that require extensive qualitative 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 />
Specialization<br />
BUS 5651 Healthcare Policy ................................................................... 3<br />
BUS 5653 Information Management in Healthcare ................................ 3<br />
BUS 5654 Legal Aspects <strong>of</strong> Healthcare .................................................. 3<br />
BUS 5658 Healthcare Planning and Marketing ...................................... 3<br />
Capstone Course<br />
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3<br />
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36<br />
MBA – Information <strong>Technology</strong> Management ________<br />
Major Code: 8332 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 – Information <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Management degree program may be completed in two years or less<br />
and provides the high-level knowledge and range <strong>of</strong> skills to meet the<br />
challenges <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 concepts<br />
from statistics and managerial economics to marketing.<br />
Students actively engage in case study analysis and exercise leadership<br />
and teamwork skills. In addition to the core business fundamentals,<br />
you’ll gain specialized skills in strategic information technology and<br />
management. The program combines academic principles and 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 <strong>of</strong> business,<br />
including accounting, financial statement analysis, economics,<br />
marketing, management principles, finance, business law and statistics.<br />
Students also learn how the various disciplines are integrated by<br />
completing two substantive projects. These courses can be completed<br />
in one semester and are designed not only for individuals with undergraduate<br />
degrees in business, but also for students with undergraduate<br />
degrees in other fields. Full-time international students must register<br />
for at least one additional course. For more information, international<br />
students should consult 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. These<br />
required courses are designed to prepare the student to respond to<br />
the complex business decisions that arise in today’s rapidly changing<br />
environment. As such, these courses incorporate either case studies or<br />
projects that require extensive qualitative 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 />
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 />
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