Course descriptions

A foundation course designed to provide a basic understanding of the theory and practice of accounting, with emphasis upon how the accountant processes and presents the information and include exposure to recording transactions, adjusting balances and preparing financial statements for service and merchandise firms according to established rules and procedures. The course also examines major elements of the statements such as cash, receivables, inventory, long-term assets and current liabilities.

A foundation course designed to provide a basic understanding of the theory and practice of accounting, with emphasis upon basic principles, concepts and controls in relation to internal reporting and decision making. The course introduces a business management approach to the development and use of accounting information. Major topics include: cost behavior, cost volume profit analysis profit planning and budgeting, standard costs and variance analysis, segment reporting and transfer pricing, relevant costs, capital budgeting, and the cash budget.

This is the first of three in-depth financial accounting courses. In this course the theory, the conceptual framework, the development of generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS), and by solving appropriate problems the applications of IFRS are stressed. The course provides a comprehensive review of the accounting process that was initially discussed in Financial Accounting and expanded on in this course. Topics include the comprehensive income statement, the statement of cash flows with emphasis on conversion of accrual basis of income to cash basis, and the balance sheet. Other topics covered in this course include, accounting and the time value of money, cash and receivables, and valuation of inventories.

This course is the second in a three-course sequence of Intermediate Accounting. Theory, concepts and applications involving the process of identifying, measuring, recording and reporting financial information are stressed. The course provides a comprehensive review of the accounting process involving the acquisition and disposition of property, plant, and equipment, the disposition and the impairment of intangible assets, special problems related to current liabilities and contingencies, accounting for bonds transactions, accounting for leases, and accounting for pensions and postretirement benefits.

This course is the third in a three course sequence of Intermediate Accounting. The course presents general financial theory and practice mostly related to the equity section of the balance sheet. The course provides a comprehensive review of the stockholder's equity, earning per share, measurement of enterprise income, accounting changes and error corrections, statement of cash flows, and presentation and disclosure in financial reporting.

This course discusses various technical aspects related to the business activities of the Islamic Financial Institutions including Islamic Banks, Islamic Investment Companies, Islamic Investment Funds, Takaful Insurance Companies. These aspects include regulations and technical processes, how these institutions are managing their assets and liabilities, how to read financial statements and how they treat risk within the context of the share’ah rulings. The course also provides an overview of financial accounting within the framework of Islamic thought. It will cover financial accounting in Islamic institutions with an emphasis on the additional financial reporting required of Islamic banks and financial institutions.

The study of data analytics and its applications in accounting contexts with an emphasis on data preparation, modeling, analysis and interpretation, and visualization. Students apply data analytics tools and techniques and accounting knowledge to solve accounting and business problems. A variety of accounting cases and models are included.

The course is designed to provide in great depth and detail the important aspects of cost accounting. It introduces the concepts, techniques and analytical procedures necessary for the generation of cost information and its uses in planning, control and decision-making. Main topics include: a study of cost terms, concepts, and classifications, job-costing systems, process-costing systems, and activity based costing, cost behavior: analysis and use, variable costing vs. absorption costing, flexible budgets and overhead analysis, and the allocation process of support departments and joint cost.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how information systems are used in accounting and how they can be used to support decision-making in organizations. The course also incorporates a practical component using an integrated accounting software package.

Principles of fund accounting and financial reporting for governmental and not for profit entities. This course includes an emphasis on unstructured case problem solving skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

The objective of this course to equip students with the fundamentals of income taxation. Topics include taxable entities, income, deductions, tax accounting methods, tax basis, at both the conceptual and operation levels. It also covers international taxation and transfers pricing, IAS 12 (Taxation), and tax regulations in Kuwait.

The objective of this course is to equip students with the terminology, techniques and procedures of financial and managerial accounting issues which are being practiced in business entities. The course will enhance students with the necessary skills knowledge in terms of performing the accounting cycle steps including the financial statements preparation and corporate accounting. With respect to the managerial accounting, the course will equip students' capability in business decision-making process. This course also contains a variety of quantitative and communication practices to enhance essential professional related skills.

The objective of this course is to equip students with the terminology, techniques and procedures of financial and managerial accounting issues which are being practiced in business entities. The course will enhance students with the necessary skills knowledge in terms of performing the accounting cycle steps including the financial statements preparation and corporate accounting. With respect to the managerial accounting, the course will equip students' capability in business decision-making process. This course also contains a variety of quantitative and communication practices to enhance essential professional related skills.

This course consists of an in-depth examination of the accounting for and financial reporting of business combinations. The primary goals of this course are to develop technical competence in accounting for business combinations and to develop your ability to understand the logic of the International Financial Standards related to business combinations so that you can assess the relative merit of competing accounting methods and theories. Following a comprehensive examination of M&A related topics, we will discuss the recording of foreign currency transactions and the translation of financial statements using both the temporal and closing rate method.

This is the second part of the advanced course in financial accounting. The course will cover the specialized problems related to Intra-Entity Debt transactions between parents and subsidiaries, Consolidated Cash Flows, consolidation when indirect control is present, and other issues such as segment reporting. The course also prepares students to manage accounting and reporting issues such as those related to Principles of fund accounting and financial reporting for the governmental and not for profit entities.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that state how particular types of transactions and other events should be reported in the financial statements. IFRSs are required for all listed companies, financial institutions, and other companies that fall under the purview of the Kuwait Commercial Companies Law. Topics covered in this course include the conceptual framework of the IASB, the presentation of financial statements, financial disclosure, ethical implications for accountants, income and asset value measurement accounting for price-level changes, revenue recognition and construction contracts, borrowing costs, share capital, distributable profits and reduction of capital, agriculture, government grants, extractive industries, investment properties, earnings per share. Digital reporting corporate governance, sustainability, environmental and social Index, Interim and segment reporting, and taxation in company accounts.

This course is an introduction to analyzing financial statements. It provides in-depth coverage of accounting analysis of financial activities and reporting. The course emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of the end result of financial reporting-financial statements. This course covers current practices in corporate financial reporting and fundamental issues relating to asset valuation and income determination. Topics covered in this course are mostly the financial statement analysis and interpretation of financial disclosures to help improve risk assessment, forecasting, and decision making.

This course is to help students to deal with the accounting issues unique to multinational corporations, especially with respect to foreign operations, and also acquire basic knowledge about the various functional areas of accounting in many countries of the world. In the course, students will learn the different features of the world's major accounting systems, and develop the skills to use accounting information from foreign sources to make various economic decisions in multinational companies.

Professional Accounting Research

This course explains the role of governance in managing companies and how corporate governance theories contribute to business development. The course also explores the pillars and elements of corporate governance and how they involve all stakeholders and control managerial and financial activities. In addition, the course analyzes the characteristics of an effective board of directors and how they enhance the value of the firm.

The course is designed to provide in great depth and detail understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures followed in the examination of financial statements and operating control reviews. Topics include evaluation and analysis of internal control and control risk, nature of and procedures for gathering audit evidence, audit planning and audit program, analytical procedures, fraud auditing, audit sampling for tests of controls and substantive test of transactions, and audit sampling for tests of details of balances.

This course explains how and why occupational fraud is committed, how fraudulent conduct can be deterred and how allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved. Emphasis will be placed on forensic accounting, specifically, how lost accounting information is recovered; how fraud is documented and how forensic accounting can be used to assist investigators in criminal and civil prosecutions of perpetrators of fraud.

This is an advanced course to complement and build on acquired knowledge in specific areas of accounting to be determined on need basis. Special topics include but are not limited to gas and oil accounting, hotel operations, publishers and publishing companies.

This course guides the student in dealing with a variety of accounting-related topics including financial accounting and business consulting, management accounting practices, financial statement analysis, and forensic accounting. The course requires students to confront and resolve techniques acquired in previous courses. It is focused on the application of the concepts, techniques, and methodologies learned in different courses at different levels with a varied degree of practical aspects. This course provides the opportunity to students to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge applied to real cases drawn from the Kuwaiti business environment. This capstone course offers you the opportunity to apply your academic experience to conduct an experiential learning project in a designated field and apply them in a practical manner. You work in teams where you will read a case to analyze an existing business or engage in a business simulation. This experience will allow you to gain a better understanding of everything you have learned through hands-on experience so that you can be better prepared for the workforce.

Accounting Internship

This course provides an introduction to accounting, with emphasis on preparation of financial statements for external parties (financial accounting) and accumulation of cost information to aid internal planning and control (managerial accounting). Topics covered include measurement of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, the accounting cycle, financial statements, financial statement analysis, cost terminology, product costing, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis and capital investment decisions.

This course builds on the foundations covered in BA 5400, emphasizing in-depth analysis of published financial statements. The course begins with discussion of the role of financial accounting information in capital markets and contracting, and continues with examination of a number of specific accounting issues. Students are encouraged to look behind the numbers to better understand the economics of the underlying transactions, and properly interpret what the reported numbers mean about a firm's future prospects.

The course is designed to provide in great depth and detail understanding of generally accepted auditing and assurance standards and procedures followed in the examination of financial statements and operating control reviews. Topics include evaluation and analysis of internal control and control risk, nature of and procedures for gathering audit evidence, audit planning and audit program, analytical procedures, fraud auditing, audit sampling for tests of controls and substantive test of transactions, and audit sampling for tests of details of balances.

This course explains how and why occupational fraud is committed, how fraudulent conduct can be deterred and how allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved. Emphasis will be placed on forensic accounting, specifically, how lost accounting information is recovered; how fraud is documented and how forensic accounting can be used to assist investigators in criminal and civil prosecutions of perpetrators of fraud.

This course provides students with an in-depth study of the principles and objectives of the techniques and theories used in management accounting, planning and control. Topics such as budgeting, standard costing & variance analysis, cost allocation, product costing methods, capital budgeting, performance measurement & responsibility accounting, and quantitative techniques for planning and control will be discussed. The strategic and behavioral implications and impacts of planning and control will form the context for study.

This course focuses on the use of accounting information for making operating, investment and strategic business decisions. Topics include understanding corporate annual reports, interpretation and analysis of financial statements, use of accounting information by capital market participants, cost behavior & cost- volume relationships, cost management systems & activity based-costing, relevant information for decision making with focus on pricing and operational decisions.

Corporate Governance

Advanced Topics in Accounting

This course covers the basic concepts of networked computers including the basics of file management on local and remote computers, electronic mail, internet browsers, and web page development. Students are also exposed to applications used in business for solving problems, communicating, and making informed decisions, including word processors, presentation software, and electronic spreadsheets. Students will also develop business applications using a popular programming language or database management tool. Credit cannot be granted for both CSC 101 and MIS 118 for Computer Science students.

This course provides the foundation necessary for understanding management information systems. It discusses the importance of information systems in digital age. It is concerned with how information systems are essential in business and how companies use information system (and e-business) as competitive advantages. The course also discusses the information technology (IT) infrastructure in terms of hardware and software, databases, information management, telecommunications, the Internet, wireless technology, and security of information systems. The course also discusses some issues related to decision making using information systems as well as ethical and social issues in information systems. Students will explore several MIS software relevant to the business environment.

An introductory course in object oriented programming. The fundamental concepts of programming, structured program design and object oriented programming are studied using modern programming language.

Examines the fundamental principles of developing mobile business applications for portable platforms such as iPhone or Android. It introduces the concept of mobile business and discusses the increasing power, functionality and proliferation of mobile computing devices and the associated opportunities available for business through mobile applications. Additionally, the course introduces design patterns related to the development of mobile applications, and it discusses mobile portals and m-commerce systems. Students will create their own iPhone/Android applications.

The course introduces advanced programming skills and focuses on the core concepts of object-oriented programming and design using a modern language. The course focuses on the understanding and practical mastery of object-oriented concepts such as classes, objects, data abstraction, methods overloading, inheritance and polymorphism. Moreover, the course illustrates how to handle exceptions and connections to external data sources.

System analysis and design is the art of problem solving. Systems analysis is the study of current business system and its problems, the determination and definition of business needs and information requirements, and the evaluation of alternative solutions. Techniques and philosophies of systems analysis are addressed in this course. Included are traditional versus structured design methods, computer-based tools for systems analysis, workbenches, design and analysis of database systems, maintenance of existing information systems, human/machine interfaces and security & control.

Recent advances in the production, use, and management of information present many new opportunities, but also raise ethical challenges that information professionals must confront. A study of ethics and moral philosophy as a means for providing a framework for ethically grounded decision making in the information age. Issues will be considered from the point of view of multiple ethical theories, giving students the opportunity to think critically about the issues and draw their own conclusions. In other words, this course is designed to teach you several ways of analyzing a situation so that you can identify and resolve ethical issues related to information technology using logic instead of emotion.

This course is concerned with information and communication. The effect of the Internet on communication and how the introduction of the Internet has reshaped the field of communications; This course focuses on the type of business information systems and the need for distributed data processing at the application layer. The course also extends to cover the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and the Open Systems Interconnection Protocol (OSI). The course further discusses Client/Server and Intranet Computing; Internet based applications, Ethernet and Wireless Area Networks (LAN) architecture and protocols. Wide Area Networks (WAN) such as frame relay and ATM as well as switching techniques are also discussed. The course is also concerned with computer and networks management and security as well as network planning and design. The course also touches on Internet2 (I2) as the next generation of Internet services. It is imperative that anyone dealing with business administration should have a solid understanding of the principles of data communications in order to become aware of how it can be used to gain (or not) a competitive advantage.

This course provides an introduction to the design and use of databases in meeting business information needs. Topics include database planning, conceptual design, and data administration. The concepts are studied with projects involving the use of a current database management system.

This course focuses on web page planning, design, layout and construction. Topics covered include: setting up and maintaining a web site; understanding site structure, presentation, navigation and content management. HTML/XML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, data access, scripting languages, and various other technologies and tools will be discussed.

This course focuses on how knowledge is created, captured, shared, stored and reused so as to fully leverage the intellectual assets of a firm. The tools and techniques for knowledge acquisition, assessment, evaluation, management, organization and dissemination are applied to business situations. Topics include knowledge generation, knowledge coordination and codification, knowledge transfer and reuse, technologies and knowledge management strategies. The goal is to enable you to learn about this practice in the context of managing the design, development and operation of information technologies that can facilitate KM.

This course aims to provide an extensive overview of the technology of cloud computing and its practical applications. It covers several topics, including an introduction to cloud concepts, virtualization technologies, architectures, networking, cloud resource management, programming models in clouds, cloud storage systems, and security issues. The course also focuses on various cloud services, such as Infrastructure as a Service(IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), and emphasizes the development of hands-on-skills in cloud computing technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

This course will equip you with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of data mining, allowing you to apply these techniques in a variety of real-world settings. Student will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles, uses, and technical details of data mining techniques. You will also have ample opportunities for hands-on experience, allowing you to apply the concepts you learn to real-world applications. The course will cover a range of topics related to data mining, with a particular focus on decision trees, classification, clustering, and regression.

Business Intelligence is an umbrella term that combines architectures, tools, databases, analytical tools, applications and methodologies. Business Intelligence's major objective is to enable easy access to data (and model) to provide business managers with the ability to conduct analysis. Therefore, it helps to transform data into information (and knowledge), to decisions and finally to actions.

This course provides an understanding of strategies, managerial issues, and technologies pertaining to electronic commerce in organizations. Topics covered include: history, business models, the virtual value chain, electronic markets, impact on organizational strategy and industry structure, analysis of successful strategies, and other emerging issues (legal, ethical, regulatory) related to managing electronic commerce, and the technical infrastructure enabling electronic commerce.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of cybersecurity. The course will provide the students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of cybersecurity. The course is designed to provide a basic introduction to all aspects of cyber-security which include: business, policy, procedures, communication, security, information secuirty planning, and staffing functions. In addition, the course emphasizes understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, network security, security management, legal issues, political issues and technical issues. Students will be immersed in the cybersecurity discipline through a combination of open-ended and real-world problems and hands-on experiments.

System design, implementation, and methods of systems installation and operation are presented. A system development project is required. This course builds on the skills learned in MIS 310 and has at its core the design and development of an information system.

This course covers recent trends and pressing MIS issues and topics that reflect areas of expertise of the faculty and their research interests that are suitable for exposure in the MIS major. This course may be taken more than once as an MIS elective.

This capstone course offers you the opportunity to apply your academic experience to conduct an experiential learning project in a designated field and apply your education in a practical manner. Students will work in teams on a single project for one partner organization. This experience will help students enhance their skills in oral and written communication, apply the knowledge acquired during the program to solve business problems involving actual data and information systems in a realistic setting, manage team dynamics, and develop a fundamental understanding of all practical aspects of MIS program of study. This course is suitable for senior students only. The course content is updated regularly to take into account the latest software and MIS practices.

MIS Internship

This course is a graduate-level course in Management of Information Systems (MIS). It is offered through GUST's MBA program. The course covers several aspects of MIS and is intended for management-level professionals. The course discusses the importance of MIS in today's competitive business environments highlighting how managers can use MIS to enhance their decision making process and to better compete with IT in today's market. The course is also concerned with helping students to more effectively make and influence strategic decisions regarding the use and direction of IT in your organization. This course is designed to focus on the process of aligning IT with business objectives. Selected company case will provide frameworks and models to answer the following questions: - How does an organization use IT to obtain business value and to tap into the potential of the emerging technologies (such as mobile devices and social computing)? - What is the role of IT in facilitating organizational transformation? - What is the manager's role in making decisions about IT and how is it managed? - What type of IT infrastructure is needed? - What are the forecasted technology trends? - How should IT be governed?

This course reinforces key enterprising concepts by providing an opportunity to apply knowledge in a practical setting desgined to match launch of a new startup business. In particular, students work in teams and are mentored through Face to face and online interactive sessions on the following journey: Design Thinking and Idea Generation, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Digital Marketing, and Financial in Planning. The output of Practicum is well-developed business ideas that the students pitch in front of a jury.

Students are matched with suitable employer organizations based upon the students’ defined career goals, and areas of interest and expertise to get practical experience. The objective of the course is for students to evaluate themselves and the organization in which they work over the course of the term to determine: “If offered a career employment opportunity with this organization at the end of the term, would I accept? Why or why not?” The ‘why or why not’ will focus on the potential fit between individual strengths/ interests and the organizational environment and culture.

This course examines a wide range of business theory and practical applications related to effective management practices. In addition to learning about what management is and what managers do, learners will also explore and assess their own management styles and the implications of their findings. Learners apply critical thinking skills pertaining to core business functions. Focus is on contributing factors to management, such as communication, the role of the manager, design of the organization, ethical issues, social responsibility and globalization. The course format emphasizes the application of management roles and competencies through experiential activities, group exercises and case analysis.

The course Introduction to Business Law and Ethics considers important legal principles that affect businesses and moral-ethical issues that confront them. While the course aims to provide students with a broad based knowledge of legal principles applicable globally, it also stresses the moral-ethical obligation and the importance of ethics in relation to legal principles taught. Topics include: an introduction to business law, jurisdiction and alternative dispute resolution, ethical issues that confront modern businesses, intentional and unintentional business torts, requirements of a valid contract, discharge of contract, breach of contract, sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporate formation, negotiable instruments and the banking environment.

This experimental course focuses on the topic of Organizational Behavior in more detail than MGMT 201. Students should acquire a better understanding of how people think, feel and behave individually and as a group. Other topics include: Managing diversity, attitudes and job sanctification, emotions and moods, personality, values, perception, decision making, motivation, communication, leadership, power and politics, conflict and negotiation, organizational culture and stress management. In addition to providing more details in terms of content, this course provides the student with considerable practical experience through the use of class exercises, case studies and small group discussions.

This course provides further study of statistical tools for forecasting in a decision-making context. Topics include explanatory models (multiple regression), classical time series decomposition, and extrapolative techniques (exponential smoothing and Box-Jenkins procedures). In addition, methods for considering problems of intervention effects, seasonality, and collinearity will be discussed. Students will perform extensive analyses of time series data using computer packages.

This course is a study of deterministic methods and models in operations research. It provides an introduction to operations research and focuses on model building, solution and interpretation of results. Topics include formulation, solution, duality and sensitivity analysis in linear programming, integer programming, network flow models, nonlinear optimization, and dynamic programming.

This course is an examination of the concepts, processes, and institutions which are fundamental to an understanding of manufacturing and service operations within organizations. Emphasis is on the management and organization of operations and upon the application of quantitative methods to the solution of strategic, tactical, and operational problems.

A study of statistical quality control concepts and procedures applicable to management systems, administrative activities, service industries, and nonprofit organizations. Some successful quality assurance programs will be examined.

This course provides an understanding of fundamental concepts of supply chain management. All functional areas of supply chain management are explored in an integrated view of procurement, manfacturing and operation management, transportation and logistics, inventory and warehousing, demand and planning, financial metrics, strategy and risk management for demand driven value networks. The course format emphasizes the application of supply chain management tools through experimental activities, group exercises, and case analysis.

This course draws upon the applied field of organizational behavior, management theory/science and basic accounting and finance to develop a theoretical and very practical understanding of project management for students. The course will take the students through the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring and controlling stages of project management. Tools covered include WBS (the work Breakdown Structure), CPM and PERT scheduling techniques, and earned value analysis.

This course provides an overview of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychology, the scientific study of human behavior in the workplace. The course covers a wide range of topics, including Individual differences, Job analysis, personnel selection, performance appraisal, training and development, job attitudes, motivation, leadership, organizational culture, and stress and work-life balance. Students will gain an understanding of the theories and research in I-O psychology and how they are applied in organizations. The course emphasizes both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of I-O psychology, including exposure to seminal theories, best practices, and future directions of the field. The goal of the course is to equip students with a sophisticated understanding of the science and practice of I-O psychology to maximize the economic and psychological well-being of employees and organizations.

In-depth examination of human resources management from a strategic perspective. Topics examined include Affirmative action and Equal Employment opportunities, Job Analysis, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management and appraisal, compensation, Safety and Health, legal issues, labor relations and Global Human Resource Management. In addition to providing more details in terms of content, this course will be an active learning approach. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussing ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond.

This course reviews the theories and the development of leadership skills and competencies. It also expands the depth of the student’s knowledge in the areas of conflict management, teamwork, and group interaction.

A study of international business and management practices. Topics covered include an introduction to international management and the multinational enterprise, the cultural environment of international management, planning in an international setting, organizing for international operations, directing international operations, international staffing, preparing employees for international assignments, and the control process in an international context. Credit not granted for students who have taken BA 4689.

The course focuses on the analysis of business problems and the use of scientific research as a problem-solving tool. This encompasses the understanding and application of appropriate research designs, research statistics, the use of the computer for data analyses, and report writing and presentation. The design of experiments, sampling, measuring, prediction, and causation are among the topics discussed.

This course provides an introduction and overview of the principles of entrepreneurship. It is designed to present a wide range of theories and practical applications related to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. In particular, it gives students theoretical and practical insights that are particularly important during a firm's early development phases, and to effectively managing and growing an entrepreneurial firm. The course is based on active learning methods where student will be given the chance to analyze case studies, evaluate business plans, watch/comment videos on real-world empirical cases, and work on new business projects. Furthermore, guest lectures will be arranged through inviting some successful entrepreneurs to share their knowledge, expertise, and experiences with students. Finally, a large part of the course program would be dedicated to the "Startup Project" where students will have the opportunity to integrate and apply entrepreneurship theories and concepts into the development of a new venture.

This course covers topics of special interest including mathematical programming, stochastic decision-making, digital simulation, game theory, and other selected techniques.

This course is an analysis of business logistics systems, their design and operation. Topics include network design, facility location, transportation, vehicle routing, storage and handling, capacity planning, inventory management, and customer service.

This course is a study of Lean Production philosophy and techniques in manufacturing and service operations. Topics include process analysis and continuous improvement techniques, quick set-ups, total productive maintenance, kanban scheduling, cellular production, team organization of workers, supplier relations, quality management, and the environmental aspects of production.

This course provides an introduction to business analytics concepts, techniques and tools with concrete examples from industry applications. Students will learn the fundamentals & applications of descriptive, predictive and prescriptive data analytics driven strategies to make better decisions for real world problems. Applications include problems in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations using appropriate technologies and decision support tools.

This course covers the theory and practice of managing planned change in individuals, groups, and organizations for the purpose of improving their effectiveness, quality, and productivity. Various organization development theories are analyzed in order to develop student skills that are needed to initiate change.

An intensive study of training in organizations, including needs analysis, learning theory, management development, and development of training objectives and programs. Projects and exercises are used to supplement the readings.

This course is an introduction to the theory of people analytics and will include some hands-on basic talent management data analysis. It will ensure that undergraduate students have the ability to use analytical techniques and data-driven approach to managing HR related issues, such as HR planning, recruitment, selection, performance management, training and development, compensation, job design and employee retention. Special emphasis will be given to the design of HR metrics, collect data, choose appropriate statistical tests, and interpret findings. By the end of this course, students will learn what people analytics is, and how the top companies are using HR analytics to become more successful and align decisions with strategic corporate objectives.

The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems.

Strategic Management is a capstone course where students integrate and apply concepts from accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and production/operations to actual or simulated business situations. This course focuses on operating a company as an integrated enterprise with an emphasis on making decisions consistent with the overall strategy of the enterprise as coordinated across business functions. Strategic decisions at multiple levels set the direction of the organization as a whole and enable the realization of organizational objectives. Topics encompass the role of top management, globalization of business, and ethical perspectives. Case studies and research reports may be used extensively.

This course is a study of the international dimensions of strategic management. It provides an introduction to the key concepts and tools necessary for international competitive analysis. Topics include the international dimensions of strategy formulation and implementation, diversification, strategic alliances and divestment.

This course provides an understanding of fundamental concepts of innovation management. Companies across multiple industries depend on product development for nearly 1/3 of their sales and profits, and innovation management is important in a globalized and increasing competitive world. Telecommunications, finance, or retail companies pursue new products to protect margins, while process innovation lowers the cost. This great area of study helps the student explore the underpinning success of many organizations and how their products and services have come to impact the way lives are lived. All functional areas of innovation management are explored in an in-depth view of origins of innovation that can be found beyond the R&D department. Different dimensions and types of innovations, first-movers and optimal timing of new product launch are also explored. Important topics covering patents and trademarks for innovation, structural dimensions of an innovative organization, and the management of new product development process, including development teams, and the crafting of a successful deployment strategy. The course format emphasizes the application of innovation management tools through experiential activities, group exercises, and case analysis.

This course exposes students to the importance of ethics, social responsibility, and sustainable development. It examines the breadth of responsibility of the corporation in making ethical decisions, as well as their impact on its future directions. It gives not only understanding of main theoretical concepts, but also developing and applying the necessary skills of identification and analysis of complex ethical issues in today's business climate. In light of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the course demonstrates the importance of sustainable development in strategic planning. In the process, it considers a wide spectrum of corporate stakeholders, good practices, and profitability.

Special Topics in Business Administration

This capstone course offers you the opportunity to apply your academic experience to conduct an experiential learning project in a designated field and apply your education in a practical manner. Students will work in teams on a single project for one partner organization. This experience will help students enhance their skills in oral and written communication, engage students with the overall internationalization process of companies by challenging them to critically analyze the practical aspects of international management, and develop a fundamental understanding of all practical aspects of the IB program of study. This course is suitable for senior students only. The course content is updated regularly to take into account the latest international business techniques and practices.

This capstone course offers you the opportunity to apply your academic experience to conduct an experiential learning project in a designated field and apply your education in a practical manner. Students will work in teams on a single project for one partner organization. This experience will help students enhances their skills in oral and written communication, apply the knowledge acquired during the program to solve business problems involving actual data in a realistic setting, manage team dynamics, and develop a fundamental understanding of all practical aspects of the MOB program of study. This course is suitable for senior students only. The course content is updated regularly to taken into account the latest management techniques and practices.

Management Internship

Intensively introduces the legal and ethical issues confronting the global business manager. Addresses the problems of ethical decision-making, the legal system, legal processes and several areas of substantive commercial law relevant to the global business manager. Discusses the developing recognition of legal and ethical issues and their managerial implications. Examines directors liability, financial regulations, anti-trust as the fundamental legal instrument of global commercial relations. Finally, corporate social responsibility in the business world shall be analyzed.

This is an advanced, yet comprehensive, course in management and organizational behavior theories. It highlights the significant contributions of these theories to our understanding of the process of operating modern organizations in a progressively dynamic and uncertain environment. The course consequently provides the student with the practical implications in the form of best practices in establishing managerial policy and determining the adequate courses of action. A particular emphasis is given to the increasingly changing organizational cultures and how management of change paradigms can successfully guide the organization towards improvement and transformation.

Performance and success in business are judged largely by a person's ability to communicate. This course helps students develop the skills of communication, both written and oral. Topics include communication with customers, employees, management, media, the public, government entities, and other enterprises. The overall objective is to enhance (develop and improve) the student's writing and oral communication skills, and to prepare the student to advance in a contemporary business environment.

This course is designed to provide students with management science tools and techniques used for effective decision making. It emphasizes model building, scenario analysis and solution interpretation via mathematical programming, queuing and network theory models and computer based simulations. Computer software, especially spreadsheets is used extensively as the primary solution mechanism. Topics covered also include time series analysis and forecasting techniques.

This subject deals with the creation and delivery of goods and services. Topics include the design of production processes, the layout and location of production facilities, forecasting, scheduling, inventory control, queuing, material acquisition planning, and quality control. Analytical techniques are used to solve management problems.

An examination of methods for designing and operating service delivery systems, such as in the health care, financial, transportation, hospitality, and governmental service industries. Topics include process and facility design, facility layout and location, queuing, demand forecasting and management, service quality, staffing, and personnel scheduling.

This course explores the strategy, planning and operation of supply chains. Using a cross-functional perspective, supply chain processes employed in moving products, using resources and information, and creating value are analyzed. Design principles based on the integration of key business processes within the organization and across the network of organizations that constitute the supply chain.

This course is a study of international logistics and operations management strategy, planning and operations. Topics may include multinational logistics and supply chain strategies, global network design and sourcing, international transportation, distribution and operations, import-export, risk management, etc.

This course covers the set of data driven modelling and solution approaches utilized to effectively and efficiently address challenges faced at the various stages of supply chains. Data pertaining to demand, shipment, inventory, production and customer data will be used to determine demand, supply and distribution plans as well as transportation and network design solutions. This will encompass the techniques and strategies for optimizing the supply chain decisions and/or anticipating supply chain phenomena.

In-depth examination of human resources issues from the perspective of contemporary management. Topics include employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, legal issues, and labor relations.

Given the rapid digital transformation in today's organizations, this course aims to provide students with analytic competencies to use in the context of human resource management in organizations. Going beyond the HR conceptual framework and its execution, students will learn the different analytics-based tools that help to acquire data, analyze, predict and finally solve HR issues they encounter in their organizations. Students will learn about essentials of HR analytics, strategic talents analytics, applied predictive analytics in HR and valuing HR initiatives at strategic and execution levels.

This course aims to provide students with the skills and tools needed to understand and assess the performance of individuals, teams and organizations at the local and global environments. Through this course, students acquire the knowledge they need to design, deliver and evaluate performance to successfully execute an organization's business strategy and establish a sustainable competitive advantage.

This course deals with the application of the principles of business management to the problems of small and medium size businesses. Topics include the forms of business, development of business plans, venture capital, accounting procurement, financing, distribution and negotiations for initial organization, and operation and expansion of the firm.