The course uses accounting information to develop models primarily for short-term decision making, utilizing computer spreadsheets.
Attention is given to the appropriate communication of decision-relative information.
Topics include cost management, the theory of constraints, linear programming, capital budgeting and project implementation management. To provide the students with a thorough understanding of cost concepts. To provide the students with an understanding of the managerial accounting concepts for planning and controlling operations and decision making. The student is responsible for all assigned materials which might include the chapters from the textbook and any extra material covered in the class room. Students who are enrolled in this course for graduate credit must complete a term paper on a topic approved by the instructor.