Dual Credit Northern Illinois University MBA Program

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. Not available for credit in the M.A.S. or M.A.C. programs. Not open to students with more than nine semester hours of accounting except by consent of the department.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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. Must be taken in final semester or last nine semester hours of master’s program.

MGMT 615 Managerial Leadership Examination of classic and emerging leadership theory, with an emphasis on meeting the challenges and opportunities of effective leadership. An accompanying focus is the identification of individual leadership skills and limitations, as well as the development of new skills and strategies.

MGMT 627 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation Identifying, understanding and developing the methods and skills used to recognize entrepreneurial opportunities and develop innovative solutions. Topics include theories of creativity, enterprise idea generation and evaluation, and other concepts, models and techniques used to identify and evaluate new venture opportunities, innovations and entrepreneurial solutions.

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.

MKTG 663 Data-driven Marketing Decisions Students will be taught a variety of models that are commonly used in marketing analysis. Course will help students understand the process for analyzing company-generated or market data to translate insights into actionable decisions informed by the numbers. Focus will be on understanding many tools and frameworks (driven by quantitative analysis) to help students make better marketing mix and resource allocation decisions. Relevant frameworks will assist in quantifying the impact of various marketing efforts, with special attention to assessing both short-term and long-term implications.