Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
MBA 650 Managerial Finance ( 3 ) This course focuses on the management of economic resources and financing sources to enhance returns to the business entity . Skills developed include : cash flow management , profitability analysis , debt management , control of receivables , capital and operational budgeting and other asset / liability management tactics . This course will be a survey of advanced accounting and finance for managers stressing the analysis of principles and practices of the finance function . Emphasis is on financing methods for internal and external ventures and innovations , capital budgeting , and research and development ( R & D ) portfolio analyses . Prerequisites : MBA 530 or comparable undergraduate coursework .
MBA 660 Capstone Business Plan ( 3 ) This course is the culminating course in the MBA program . The capstone course experience requires students to develop a comprehensive , implementable business plan for a company within a specified industry . Drawing on the knowledge obtained in previous classes , students will incorporate marketing , operational , and financial plans into the comprehensive business plan . At the conclusion of the course , students present detailed reports of their findings and recommendations .
MBA 670 Emergency Management to Support Organizational Efficiency ( 3 ) This course offers an examination of contemporary case studies allowing students to analysis elements of successful business leadership of crisis situations . Students will apply theories to practical exercise in a manner that demonstrates a comprehension of the elements of crisis management theory .
MBA 680 Transportation Leadership and Management ( 3 ) 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 improvementoriented leadership skills for topics specific to the transportation industry , including new revenue growth and political economy- public policy .
MBA 690 Public and Private Transportation Finance ( 3 ) 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 .
Strategic Management and Leadership Option – 9 credits
MBA 700 Organizational Leadership ( 3 ) 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 .
MBA 710 Global Management ( 3 ) 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 .
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