MMT 501: Leadership Issues in Management (3 Cr Hrs)
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn how systems thinking concepts relate to managerial processes. This course is intended for individuals who aspire to become leaders
or expect to deal with them in the business-socio-cultural system. While the primary focus of
this course is on the development of an understanding and interpretation of the various
theories and models of leadership, particular attention is given to examining leadership styles and managerial processes associated with the issues of ethics, power, justice, diversity and
stewardship from a systems thinking perspective.
MMT 502: The Organization as a System I (3 Cr Hrs)
This course focuses on systems thinking. Topics covered will include: organizational theory and design; economic theory of organization; learning organizations; macro organizational behavior; and leadership.
MMT 503: The Organization as a System II (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth learning experience of the
concepts and methods of organizational systems thinking from a managerial perspective. Upon
completion of a variety of assignments and activities, students will enhance their knowledge,
skills and attitudes associated with an understanding of the process, behavior and structure of organizations. This process consists of analyzing and evaluating a set of decisions and actions that are used to achieve the objectives of an organization when it is operating in a constantly changing, technologically enhanced, globally diverse environment. The primary topics discussed include: organizational culture, globalization, work design, structure analysis, communication
processes, organizational learning design, team behavior and system challenges. Prerequisite:
MMT 502
MMT 505: Information Systems Research Seminar (3 Cr Hrs)
This course focuses on both the theoretical and practical application of information systems
management. Primary topics discussed include: project approach to information systems; data
modeling; process modeling; organizational issues; system specifications; process evaluation;
system delivery; outsourcing; and systems design and implementation.
MMT 512: The Economics of Strategy (3 Cr Hrs)
A primary goal of this course is to provide students with a deeper appreciation of those
critical forces in the U.S. and global economy that shape management strategy. Students will
explore the concepts, methods and tools of managerial economics with an emphasis on business
decision-making in domestic and international settings. Topics discussed include: demand
theory, supply, the price system, cost analysis, market structures, factor pricing, decision
criteria, and international economics. The course integrates economic reasoning with
statistical techniques in order to facilitate decision-making under conditions of uncertainty.
Ethical decision processes will also be discussed within the context of global business
operations.
MMT/ACC 545: Advanced Taxation (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth learning experience of the
concepts, methods and regulations of advanced taxation. Upon completion of a variety of
assignments and activities, students will enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes
associated with an understanding of the federal tax laws for corporations, partnerships,
estates and trusts. The primary topics discussed include: organization and capital structure,
taxation of corporations and partnerships, distributions and liquidations, multi-state and
international transactions, estate taxes and taxation of trusts and estates.
MMT 551: Sources and Uses of Financial Statements I (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth learning experience of the
concepts and methods of managerial accounting and financial management. Upon completion of a
variety of assignments and activities, students will enhance their knowledge, skills and
attitudes associated with an understanding of the process of financial decision making. The
primary topics discussed include: ethical decision making, cost analysis, job-order costing,
process costing, profit analysis, variable costing, budgeting methods, standard variance
analysis and financial reporting. Prerequisite: At least six hours of undergraduate financial
accounting or equivalent.
MMT 552: Sources and Uses of Financial Statements II (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth learning experience of the
integrated concepts and methods of corporate finance and financial management. Upon completion of a variety of assignments and activities, students will enhance their knowledge, skills and
attitudes associated with an understanding of the process of financial decision making. The
primary topics discussed include: ethical decision making, financial statement analysis, cash
flow valuation, stocks and bonds, capital investments, capital structure and corporate
financial reporting. Prerequisite: MMT 552
MMT 553: Managerial Effectiveness and Performance (3 Cr Hrs)
This course focuses on managing and developing people and building teams. Topics covered
include: micro organizational behavior; labor relations; human resources; performance
assessment; technology infrastructure and communication.
MMT 554: Integrated Project Management (3 Cr Hrs)
This course focuses on both the theoretical and practical application of integrated project
management processes. These processes involve selecting, coordinating, and synchronizing
projects in a company so that all the key factors for success are optimized. Primary topics
discussed include: analyzing project business value; mobilizing team performance and dynamics;
monitoring project implementation; resolving technical, resource and interpersonal conflicts;
managing program interfaces and multitasking; identifying organizational constraints;
determining accountability; and applying ethical procedures.
MMT/ACC 561> Financial Accounting and Statement Analysis (3 Cr Hrs)
This course explores the financial accounting process, its underlying concepts, and the
techniques of preparing and analyzing financial statements. Topics discussed will include
accounting for assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, and revenue and expense
recognition. The course demonstrates the role of accounting information for users outside the
firm, and the application of accounting concepts and procedures in financial analyses and
market decisions. The methods and rationale for producing and disclosing financial information
will be examined while learning generally accepted accounting principles. This course also
enables students to understand the structure and substance of a firm's financial reports from a user's point of view. When they finish the course, students should be able to examine a set of
financial statements and effectively analyze the firm's financial position, profitability, and
cash generating ability from an ethicial decision making perspective.
MMT/ACC 562 > Financial Management (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth learning experience of the
concepts and methods of financial management and financial statement analysis. The central
theme is developing a managerial perspective for key financial decisions while creating
shareholder value. Topics discussed include: working capital management, the time value of
money, cash flow analysis, budgeting, capital structures, dividend policies, financial
statement analysis, financial ethics, global decision making, and valuation of debt and equity
securities. Prerequisite: MMT 551or MMT/IMT 561; or permission of instructor.
MMT 601: Marketing and E-Commerce: Domestic and Global (3 Cr Hrs)
This course focuses on the development, evaluation, and implementation of marketing management
strategies and polices in a complex global environment. Topics discussed will include:
gathering information and conducting market research; developing marketing strategies and
plans; creating customer value; enhancing brand identity; and competing in a global
environment. The course will provide students with a systematic framework for understanding
marketing management and strategic decision making.
MMT 602: Producing Value: Operations and Logistics (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth learning experience of the
integrated concepts and methods of operations management. Upon completion of a variety of
assignments and activities, students will enhance their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values associated with an understanding of the process of using various operations management concepts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of maintaining a manufacturing or service
organization. This process consists of analyzing and evaluating a set of decisions and actions
that are used to achieve the objectives of an organization when it is operating in a constantly changing, technologically enhanced, global environment. The primary topics discussed include:
operations strategy, capacity planning, manufacturing processes, supply chain strategies,
logistics, linear programming, queuing theory, forecasting, regression analysis, and inventory
control.
MMT 604: Quantitative Methods in Business (3 Cr Hrs)
The primary focus of the quantitative methods in business course is on the application of
quantitative reasoning methods in the area of financial management as required to support
decision-making situations in business organizations. Emphasis is on the fundamental concepts
associated with linear programming techniques, simulation methods, decision theory, inventory
control models, queuing theory and forecasting methods.
MMT/LMT 631: Legal Management and Human Resources (3 Cr Hrs)
This course focuses on both the theoretical and practical application of the concepts, methods
and practices of legal management and human resource management. Emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of law office personnel, organizational operating structures, human
resource issues, industry trends and ethical considerations. Discussion topics will also
include why law firms function differently from businesses in other industries and such
elements as fees, billing, record systems, client relations, financial management, and
technology. Upon completion of a variety of assignments and activities, students will gain an
in-depth understanding of the processes, procedures and practices of effective managerial
leadership associated with the legal profession.
MMT/LMT 632: Legal Services: Marketing, Finance and Accounting (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to learn how the
integrated concepts and procedures of marketing, finance and accounting are used to make
effective managerial decisions that are specifically related to the legal services industry.
Topics discussed include: legal services marketing; solicitation and advertising; marketing
relationships; web site management; media relations; accounting for partnerships; revenue and
expense recognition; financial reporting; tax issues; budgeting; forecasting; client engagement letters; and financial management. Students will also explore the ethical considerations of
decision making processes in the areas of marketing, accounting and finance from a legal
management perspective.
MMT/LMT 633: Legal Systems: Technology, Facilities and Support (3 Cr Hrs)
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the concepts, procedures and
practices of information systems management that relate to the legal profession in the areas of technology, facilities and support. Emphasis is placed on an analysis of effective practices
that can be used to bridge the worlds of law and technology on information security issues.
Topics discussed include: data management; networks and security; resource management;
facilities management; records management and project management. Upon completion of this
course, students will understand how to apply effective management practices related to the
ethical decision making processes of utilizing technology, facilities and support to create a
sustainable competitive advantage.
MMT 651: Strategy, Policy, Knowledge and Capabilities (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth learning experience of the
concepts and methods of strategic management. Upon completion of a variety of assignments and
activities, students will enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with an
understanding of the process of strategic decision making. The primary topics discussed
include: strategic analysis; global environments; social responsibility; business ethics;
implementation and control; organizational structures; leadership and culture;
entrepreneurship; and innovation.
MMT/ACC 612: Research Seminar in Advanced Financial Accounting (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge of advanced financial
accounting concepts used to support decision making processes associated with financial
reporting requirements. Primary topics discussed include: ethical issues in accounting;
fraudulent financial reporting; partnerships, branches and joint ventures; liquidations,
bankruptcy and reorganization; consolidated financial statements; foreign currency issues and
accounting research methods. Prerequisite: MMT 551
MMT/ACC 613: Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a knowledge base of accounting for
governmental and non-profit organizations. The primary topics discussed include: accounting
concepts for government and not-for-profit entities; budgetary accounting; capital assets and
capital projects; fiduciary activities and debt service; general funds and special reserve; and auditing and reporting issues. Prerequisite: MMT 551
MMT/ACC 614: International Accounting and Professional Ethics (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a knowledge base of both the fundamental concepts of international accounting and professional ethics. The primary topics discussed
include: worldwide accounting diversity issues; international harmonization and financial
reporting standards; comparative statements; foreign currency issues; taxation and auditing;
principles of accounting ethics; and code of professional conduct. Prerequisite: MMT 551
MMT 664: Project Quality and Human Resource Management (3 Cr Hrs)
This course focuses on both the theoretical and practical application of relationships between
project quality management and human resource management. Primary topics discussed include: the quality management approach; determining quality polices; planning for quality; implementation
and evaluation; applying human resources practices and organizational theory; developing
staffing management plans; managing staff acquisitions; developing project teams and examining
project results. Prerequisite: MMT 554
MMT 665: Project Communications and Risk Management (3 Cr Hrs)
The course focuses on both the theoretical and practical application of the relationship
between project communications management and risk management. Primary topics discussed
include: managing project communications; creating communications plans; preparing for
information distribution; reporting project performance; managing risk; creating risk
management plans; conducting qualitative and quantitative risk analysis; monitoring and control assurance; and examining project results. Prerequisite: MMT 554
MMT 666: Project Procurement and Professional Responsibilities (3 Cr Hrs)
This course focuses on both the theoretical and practical application of the relationship among project procurement management, project management and ethical responsibilities of project
managers. Primary topics discussed include: managing project procurement; solicitation
planning; evaluation criteria; examining results; professional and ethical responsibilities;
complying with rules and policies; and the professional code of conduct. Prerequisite: MMT 554
MMT 667: New Venture Creation (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundational knowledge of the
driving forces of entrepreneurship and innovation. Emphasis will be placed on opportunity
recognition, the business plan and resource requirements. Upon completion of a variety of
assignments and activities, students will enhance their knowledge, skills and dispositions
associated with an understanding of the processes and procedures of new venture creation. The
primary topics discussed include: developing an entrepreneurial mindset, defining the
entrepreneurial process, integrating globalization and technological innovation strategies,
conducting market research, screening venture opportunities, developing a business plan and
applying systems thinking models.
MMT 668: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to build upon the foundational knowledge of entrepreneurship that was covered in MMT 667: New Venture Creation which serves as a prerequisite to this course.
Emphasis is placed on an in-depth analysis of the resource requirements needed to create a new
business. Students will prepare a detailed marketing communications plan for launching a new
business endeavor. Upon completion of a variety of assignments and activities, students will
enhance their knowledge, skills and dispositions associated with an understanding of the
concepts, methods and tools of entrepreneurship. The primary topics discussed include:
analyzing resource requirements, legal and ethical issues, determining entrepreneurial finance
strategies, securing venture capital, evaluating debt capital, developing communication
processes, implementing customer relationship management, preparing a communications plan and
applying systems thinking models. Prerequisite: MMT 667
MMT 669: Entrepreneurial Leadership (3 Cr Hrs)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of how to become
entrepreneurial leaders and how to build an entrepreneurial organization. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning alternatives to secure long term viability of new businesses. Upon
completion of a variety of assignments and activities, students will enhance their knowledge,
skills and dispositions associated with an understanding of the methods and tools of
entrepreneurial leadership. The primary topics discussed include: developing entrepreneurial
leaders, building an entrepreneurial organization, valuing personal ethics, allocating resource requirements, determining growth and divesture strategies, conducting strategic planning and
applying systems thinking models. Prerequisite: MMT 669
MMT 671: Culminating Research Project (6 Cr Hrs)
The program’s culminating research requirement (six credit hours) requires each student to work on an in-depth applied research project. Students may focus on a research project that is
designed in collaboration with their current employer and course professor or they may focus on a consulting project that is designed in collaboration with the course professor. The purpose
of this capstone experience course is to provide students the opportunity to integrate their
learning and make a substantial impact on their organization. The project is predominately a
self-directed learning project.
