2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
2011–2012 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 5461 Production and Operations Management ............................... 3<br />
BUS 5486 International Business ............................................................. 3<br />
BUS 5488 Corporate Innovations and New Ventures .............................. 3<br />
Capstone<br />
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3<br />
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36<br />
MBA – Marketing __________________________<br />
Major Code: 8336 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 – Marketing degree program<br />
may be completed in two years or less and provides the highlevel<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 consumer behavior, multinational<br />
business policy and market research.<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. Behavioral concepts and quantitative<br />
methods from a marketing management point <strong>of</strong> view are covered<br />
as well as the core business fundamentals. The program combines<br />
academic principles with practical, real-world applications to result<br />
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 />
Specialization<br />
BUS 5476 Strategic Marketing ................................................................. 3<br />
BUS 5486 International Business ............................................................. 3<br />
BUS 5656 Consumer Behavior Strategies ................................................ 3<br />
BUS 5657 Advanced Market Research .................................................... 3<br />
Capstone<br />
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3<br />
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36<br />
MBA – Project Management ___________________<br />
Major Code: 8337 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 – Project Management<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 program covers fluency in project management concepts<br />
and stresses application through case studies and projects. This<br />
program prepares students to sit for the Project Management<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional® (PMP) certification examination.<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 real-world applications<br />
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 />
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