In addition, special emphasis is given to the economic theory of the firm, including price determinations and resource allocation. The course reviews the tools used in economic analysis as applied by industry. XMBA-681 Managerial Economics Focuses on specific concepts of economics as used in a managerial context. The primary emphasis is on translating basic theories of economics such as demand theory, pricing decisions, cost analysis into operational concepts as used by the for profit sector of a competitive economy. An accelerated introduction to research concepts and report writing using statistical methods and modern business computer applications.
Emphasis is placed on modern research methods, technology, and statistical analysis.
XMBA-699 Business Policy A capstone course providing an integration of functional disciplines studies in the masters program to understand how organizations are managed strategically. Setting organizational goals, establishing policies that assure realization of the value maximization objective, devising and implementing strategies to gain competitive advantages or to capitalize on corporate opportunity are discussed. XMBA 690 Management of Information Systems Explores and examines the management of information systems from both a business and technical perspective. Topics include leadership and strategic planning, managing information resources, managing information systems operations, managing the new universe of computing, and managing the IT organizational relationships.