MBA Courses
The MBA Advanced Level Courses
Master of Business Administration Online Degree – Stetson University
The following advanced level MBA courses are required as part of the
tandem MSPharm/MBA online degree program:
ATG 520 Advanced Accounting Seminar (3): An introduction to financial accounting issues and reporting from a user perspective. Topics covered include advanced concepts underlying financial statements, the terminology and methods used in accounting and financial reporting, and ethical issues.
FIN 509 Strategic Financial Analysis (3): This course provides a basic understanding of the principles of corporate finance and introduces the student to the tools and techniques of decision making in finance. Budgeting in the planning process, basic financial statements, capital budgeting, and characteristics of financial markets are among the topics covered.
FIN 511 Advanced Financial Management (3): Corporate finance course aimed at further understanding and application of financial concepts learned in the basic course. Emphasis placed on the responsibility of the financial manager to contribute to the operating efficiency of the firm, its long range objective and the financial decision-making process.
MIS 591 Technology for Business Transformation (3): Using case analysis, class discussion, and problem solving exercises, this course explores the critical factors affecting business success through the use of information technology. Business strategy issues, uses of business intelligence, e-business technologies, streamlining business operations, creating an environment that builds innovation and organizational transformation are discussed in detail.
MGT 519 Organizational Theory & Behavior (3): This course studies the organization from both a macro and micro perspective by focusing on organizational structure and organizational interactions. The dynamics and links between individual, groups, and the environment are analyzed to highlight the determinants of organizational effectiveness.
MGT 595 Strategic Management (3): This course serves as the “capstone” experience course within the MBA. It integrates knowledge gained from previous discipline-based "functional" fields through the use of case studies and other resources.
MKT 516 Marketing Decision-Making (3): A study of the process for designing and implementing strategic programs for the marketing of goods and services. Topics covered include the gathering of decision making data, setting of strategic direction, and the creation of marketing programs.
POM 507 Managerial Decision Analysis (3): An analysis of the quantitative decision making process in management. Emphasis is on business analytical processes and business intelligence strategies. The use and context of tools focusing on individual knowledge worker decision making (e.g. pivot tables) as well as more advanced tools (e.g. data mining) are examined.
Business Electives (6): These 2 elective courses worth 3 credits each will transfer from the MSP program. Specific courses transferred in will vary depending on the student’s concentration within the MSP.
