NIU One Year MBA Program Descriptions
1. MKTG 654 – Marketing Management - Analysis of the strategic marketing problems confronting managers in the evaluation of marketing opportunities, selection of target markets, development of marketing strategies, planning of marketing tactics, and implementation and control of the marketing effort.
2. MGMT 635 – Managing Individuals, Teams, and Organizations - Identifying, understanding, and managing individual and group behavior in organizational settings. Topics include motivation, teamwork, culture, leadership, and other concepts that influence individual, group, and organizational effectiveness.
3. ACCY 640 - Financial Statement Analysis and Cost Management - Study of the use of accounting information for both investors and managers for planning, decision-making and control of organizations. Focuses on the use of accounting information for strategic decision-making in manufacturing and service organizations as well as those seeking a broad understanding of accounting and financial reporting as it relates to shareholders, creditors, managers and other users of financial information.
4. OMIS 697 - Digital Transformation Strategy - Study of issues related to the digital transformation of modern organizations. Emphasis on strategic thinking and alignment of information technology with business objectives. Models and techniques of strategic information management illustrated through case studies.
5. MGMT 655 – Change Management - Study of approaches and responses to various types of change, effective use of diagnostic tools, evaluation of intervention strategies, and individual and organizational factors that create support for or resistance to change.
6. OMIS 680 – Global Supply Chain Management - Examination of concepts, issues, and methodologies related to design and administration of supply chain systems. Emphasis on executive-level decision making and the impact of supply chain management on organizational performance. Includes supply chain strategy, strategic alliances, supplier and customer relationships, use of technology, and the integration of logistical operations in the attainment of organizational objectives in a global competitive environment.
7. FINA 607 - Financial Analysis - Analysis of current and future financial position that serves as the foundation for decision making by creditors, managers, and owners. Includes ratio analysis, sources and uses of funds, operating and financial leverage, capital budgeting under risk and uncertainty, the cost of capital, and the financial structure. A problem-oriented course, but cases and readings may be utilized.
8. MGMT 647 - International Management - Identifying, understanding, and managing the cultural components of organizational and business dynamics present in global business enterprises. Focus on strategic issues involved in international expansion, international competition, international organizational relationships, and international human resource utilization.
9. MGMT 672 - Strategic Management and Policy - Capstone course to develop strategic thinking skills necessary to identify strategic issues, analyze key internal and external factors influencing firm performance, develop strategic alternatives, and identify critical implementation issues. Integrates functional knowledge, behavioral and ethical concepts, and analytical tools for effective formulation and implementation of strategies and policies.
10. USBS 585 – Neuroleadership in Business - Exploring the dynamic field of Neuroleadership and its profound impact on business performance, delving into the neurological and psychological foundations of leadership. Developing Neuroleadership skills and applying these concepts in real-world business settings. Topics include neuroscience-based perspectives on leadership versus management, brain-based communication effectiveness, ethical considerations, leadership styles, competencies, cultural and gender influences, neuroscience-based decision-making, and the role of emotional intelligence in Neuroleadership.
