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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
MBA-680
Transportation Leadership and Management
This course will provide students the opportunity to analysis select leadership styles important for success within the transportation industry. The course requires students to develop improvement oriented leadership skills for topics specific to the transportation industry, including new revenue growth and political economy- public policy. 3.00
MBA-690
Public / Private Transportation Finance
This course offers an examination of passenger and freight transportation management structures and operations for transportations systems impact on an organization ' s financials. Students will also explore financial challenges
and practices which are integrated into unionized and non-unionized environments
3.00
MBA-700
Organizational Leadership
Drawn from behavioral and social services, this course examines leadership theories, research and models. It includes a 360-degree inventory of leadership behaviors and relationships, an assessment of emotional intelligence, and the continuation of the individual development plan. The role of the leader is studied with
emphasis on the leader ' s role in communication, team formation and team dynamics.
3.00
MBA-710
Global Management
This course reviews the basic operations of international business and addresses the planning and operational processes used to implement an effective international strategic plan. Emphasis will be placed on managerial policies and practices that can be utilized to effectively and efficiently manage, operate and control a business
operating in a global environment.
3.00
MBA-711
Global Marketing and Planning
This course focuses on marketing, including planning, sales, research and support functions to assess customer needs; evaluate opportunities and threats on a global scale; and meet corporate needs within environmental
constraints and corporate goals.
3.00
MBA-712
Supply Chain Management
This course focuses on the evaluation of all supply chain options which results in the best overall solutions to support the international business plan while complying all rules, regulations, and security issues from sourcing to
final distribution.
3.00
MBA-713
Trade Finance & Risk
This course focuses on evaluating financial risks and method, selection and implementation of the most favorable methods of payment to support global activities and ensure that all related costs are included at the time of
quotation. Evaluate quantity and source of finance necessary to implement global activities.
3.00
MBA-720
Managing Human Capital
This course will emphasize the role of strategic planning in the setting of human resource goals and objectives.
The student will study various strategic approaches to the human resource planning process. The course will
review the integration of traditional human resource functions and the strategies of the organization.
3.00
MBA-730
Healthcare Budgeting, Planning, Finance
Students will learn the financial aspects of managing a healthcare organization including operating and capital budgeting, issues relating to third-party payers and planning. The course includes discussion of the financial
implications of the Affordable Care Act.
3.00
MBA-740
Managing Healthcare Delivery Systems
This course will provide students an overview of the structure and current issues in the healthcare system. It will examine the relationship between patients, physicians, hospitals, insurers, employers and the government. The course expands on three broad segments of the healthcare industry: the users, payers and providers. This course
will also provide an overview of healthcare delivery systems in other countries.
3.00
MBA-750
Healthcare Information Systems
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the issues and implications of technology systems in health care organizations. Included will be discussion of the electronic medical record, the health information
exchange and its effect on the healthcare environment
3.00
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