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2003-2004 Graduate School Catalog

Graduate School of Business - Departments and Course Descriptions

ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

Karen V. Pincus

Department Chair and S. Robson Walton Chair in Accounting

401 Walton College of Business

575-4051

· Doris M. Cook Chair in Accounting Professor Callahan

· S. Robson Walton Chair in Accounting Professor Pincus

· Walter B. Cole Chair of Accounting Professor Wright

· Ralph McQueen Chair of Accounting Professor Bouwman

· Professor Finn

· Associate Professor and BKD Lecturer in Accounting Simko

· Associate Professor and Nolan E. Williams Lecturer in Accounting Thomas

· Associate Professor Gist, West

· Assistant Professors Mosebach (M.), Peters, Smith

· Clinical Assistant Professor Leflar (C.)

· Instructors Caldwell, Scott

Degrees Conferred:

M.Acc. (ACCT)

Ph.D. in Business Administration

COURSES: ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

ACCT410V Special Topics in Accounting (1-3) (IR) Explore current events, concepts and new developments relevant to Accounting not available in other courses. May be repeated. Prerequisite: WCOB 2013 and WCOB 2023 and WCOB 2033 and WCOB 2043 each with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT4673 Product, Project and Service Costing (FA, SP) Cost systems with emphasis on information generation for cost management of products, projects and services. Prerequisite: ACCT 3533 and ACCT 3613 each with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT4753 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (FA, SP) The origins, uses, and application of generally accepted accounting principles. Emphasizes researching technical accounting pronouncements for application to external financial reporting issues. Prerequisite: graduate standing or ACCT 3723 with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT4963 Operational Auditing (FA, SP) The audit of efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of business and nonbusiness entities. Includes coverage of performance auditing techniques and application of these techniques to financial and nonfinancial functions. Prerequisite: senior standing, WCOB 3016 and completion of all junior-level BA core and completion of junior-level accounting courses with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT5112 Introduction to Financial Accounting (FA) Fundamentals of financial accounting, accumulation and reporting of data which show the results of operations and financial positions for use by creditors, investors, regulators, managers, and others in their evaluation of the organization. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ACCT5122 Introduction to Management Accounting (FA) Introduction to cost terminology, concepts, and measurements leading to product costs, cost control, and budgeting. Prerequisite: ACCT 5112 with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT5413 Accounting Issues for Restructurings (FA) Integrated course which examines the financial reporting, tax, managerial, systems and auditing aspects of major corporate restructurings arising from events such as mergers, acquisitions, spinoffs, reorganizations and downsizing. Prerequisite: ACCT 4753 with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT5433 Fraud Prevention and Detection (FA) An examination of various aspects of fraud prevention and detection, including the sociology of fraud, elements of fraud, types of fraud involving accounting information, costs of fraud, use of controls to prevent fraud, and methods of fraud detection. Prerequisite: ACCT 5112 and ACCT 5122 and ISYS 3333 with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT5443 Asset Management (SP) Acquisition and management of inventories, tangible capital assets, and intangible assets. Included are issues such as acquisition processes, internal controls, system requirements, accounting measurements, inventory models, re-engineering, capital budgeting, and tax implications. Prerequisite: ACCT 5112 and ACCT 5122 and ISYS 3333 each with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT5463 Contemporary Accounting Issues (SP) Cross-functional seminar on emerging issues in accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 5413 and ACCT 5433.

ACCT549V Special Topics in Accounting (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Seminar in current topics not covered in other courses. Course is taught in separate 1-hour units, each with a different topic and instructor. Students may enroll in one or more units.

ACCT5523 Advanced Accounting Information Systems (SP) This course describes accounting systems in technologically advanced environments. Controls and other technical design considerations are described for the input, processing, storage, and reporting of accounting information. Special topics, such as expert systems and artificial intelligence applications in financial accounting, auditing, and tax also receive considerable attention. Prerequisite: ACCT 5112 and ACCT 5122 and ISYS 3333 with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT5873 Advanced Taxation (FA) A review of the more complex tax issues, focusing on the tax problems encountered by various forms of business entities. Prerequisite: ACCT 3843 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT5883 Individual Tax Planning (SP) A review of the financial planning opportunities available to individuals, focusing on tax implications of personal business decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 5112 and ACCT 5122 and ISYS 3333 with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT5953 Assurance Services (FA) The expression of assurance on financial statements and other forms of information for decision makers. Includes risk assessment, evidence gathering, and reporting. Prerequisite: ACCT 4753 and ACCT 4963 each with a grade of "C" or better.

ACCT6011 Graduate Colloquium (FA, SP) Presentation and critique of research papers and proposals.

ACCT6033 Accounting Research Seminar I (FA) First course in the accounting research seminar sequence which explores and evaluates current accounting literature. Course content reflects recent developments in the literature and specific interests of participants. examples of potential topics include research methods in accounting, managerial accounting, behavioral accounting,

ACCT6133 Accounting Research Seminar II (SP) Second course in the accounting research seminar sequence which explores and evaluates current accounting literature. Course content reflects recent developments in the literature and specific interests of participants. Examples of potential topics include research methods in accounting, financial accounting, managerial accounting, behavioral accounting, tax, audit, international accounting, and education. Prerequisite: ACCT 6033.

ACCT6233 Accounting Research Seminar III (FA) Third course in the accounting research seminar sequence which explores and evaluates current accounting literature. Course content reflects recent developments in the literature and specific interests of participants. Examples of potential topics include research methods in accounting, financial accounting, managerial accounting, behavioral accounting, tax, audit, international accounting, and education. Prerequisite: ACCT 6033.

ACCT636V Special Problems in Accounting (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Special research project under supervision of a graduate faculty member.

ACCT6433 Accounting Research Seminar IV (SP) Fourth course in the accounting research seminar sequence which explores and evaluates current accounting literature. Course content reflects recent developments in the literature and specific interests of participants. Examples of potential topics include research methods in accounting, financial accounting, managerial accounting, behavioral accounting, tax, audit, international accounting, and education. Prerequisite: ACCT 6033.

ACCT6633 Accounting Research Seminar V (FA, SP, SU) Fifth course in the accounting research seminar sequence which explores and evaluates current accounting literature. Course content reflects recent developments in the literature and specific interests of participants. Examples of potential topics include research methods in accounting, financial accounting, managerial accounting, behavioral accounting, tax, audit, international accounting, and education. Prerequisite: ACCT 6033.

ACCT700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (WCOB)

William P. Curington

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

328 Walton College of Business

575-2851

Faculty are listed by department.

Degrees Conferred:

M.B.A.

Ph.D in Business Administration

COURSES: BUSINESS ADMINistration (WCOB)

WCOB500V Study Abroad (1-12) (FA, SP, SU) (First Offered Summer 2002, Formerly BADM 500) Open to graduate students studying abroad in officially sanctioned programs. May be repeated for 12 hours.

WCOB510V Special Topics in Business (1-3) (IR) Special business topics of an interdisciplinary nature. May be repeated for 6 hours.

WCOB6111 Seminar in Business Administration Teaching I (FA) (First Offered Summer 2002, Formerly BADM 6111) This course in college level teaching is designed for graduate students and new college teachers with specific emphasis on the Business Administration learning and classroom management. The purpose of this course is to introduce graduate students to principles of teaching and learning and to prepare these future teachers to lifelong learners in the classroom as teachers. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

WCOB6121 Seminar in Business Administration Teaching II (FA, SP) (First Offered Summer 2002, Formerly BADM 6121) Given that the student has successfully completed Seminar in Business Administration Teaching I, this course is suggested as the second course in the sequence. It is designated a 'hands on' teaching course. Students will be assigned a class to teach by their respective department and will be supervised. In addition, all students in the class will come together for seminar discussion twice per month. Prerequisite: WCOB 6111 or equivalent.

WCOB6131 Seminar in Business Administration Teaching III (FA, SP) (First Offered Summer 2002, Formerly BADM 6131) This is an advanced course in college level teaching designed for graduate students and new college teachers with specific emphasis on the Business Administration learning and classroom management. The purpose of this course is to enhance graduate students' knowledge of teaching pedagogy given a base knowledge and classroom experience. This course will focus on current and advanced topics of teaching and learning, as well as research in teaching. Prerequisite: WCOB 6111 or equivalent, WCOB 6121 suggested.

COURSES: Master's in Business Administration (MBAD)

MBAD5013 MBA Foundations I (SU) A focus on leader ship, teamwork, process improvement, and communication, in association with business content, in the area of, information technology, quantitative analysis, marketing management, and managing people and the organization. Corequisite: MBAD 5023. Prerequisite: admission to the M.B.A. program and satisfactory completion of the M.B.A. preparation work.

MBAD5023 MBA Foundations II (SU) A focus on leadership, teamwork, process improvement and communication, in association with business content in the areas of financial and economic analysis and production and operations management. Corequisite: MBAD 5013.

MBAD5112 Corporate Financial Management (FA) Financial analysis, planning and control; decision making and modeling for financial managers; and financial policies for management. Corequisite: MBAD 5132 and MBAD 5222. Prerequisite: MBAD 5122 and MBAD 5212 and MBAD 5232.

MBAD5122 Accounting Decisions and Control (FA) Preparation and utilization of financial information for internal management purpose: planning and special decisions, cost determination, performance evaluation, and controls. Corequisite: MBAD 5212 and MBAD 5232.

MBAD5132 Information Technology and Decision Making (FA) Utilization of information, quantitative techniques, and computer application in decision making and problem solving for managers. Corequisite: MBAD 5112 and MBAD 5222. Prerequisite: MBAD 5122 and MBAD 5212 and MBAD 5232.

MBAD5212 Leading High Performance Organizations (FA, SP) Managing in a global workforce, including human resource issues, motivation, performance evaluation, quality concepts, transformational leadership, and selection/ recruitment/ development of employees. Corequisite: MBAD 5122 and MBAD 5232.

MBAD5222 Managing Ideas, Products, and Services (FA, SP) Product management, market research, marketing communications, retailing and distribution, consumer behavior, and social and ethical implications of marketing. Corequisite: MBAD 5112 and MBAD 5132. Prerequisite: MBAD 5122 and MBAD 5212 and MBAD 5232.

MBAD5232 Economics of Management and Strategy (FA, SP) Information economics and applied game theory. Corequisite: MBAD 5212 and MBAD 5122.

MBAD5313 Strategic Management (FA) Strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and other topics related to the long-term success of the firm. Includes role of the general manager, international issues, and the impact of management fads on decision making. Prerequisite: MBAD 5212 and MBAD 5222 and MBAD 5232.

MBAD5413 Partnering Project I (SP) A large-scale, real world, 10 week project involving hands-on work addressing issues faced by managers in partnering firms. Corequisite: MBAD 5313 and MBAD 5423.

MBAD5423 Partnering Project II (SP) Continuation of MBAD 5413. Corequisite: MBAD 5313 and MBAD 5413.

MBAD5433 Capstone Project (FA, Odd years) A large-scale project integrating various business topics. Corequisite: MBAD 5313.

MBAD5511 Focus Topic I (FA) A concentrated emphasis on one business topic. Corequisite: MBAD 5212, MBAD 5122 and MBAD 5232. Prerequisite: MBAD 5023.

MBAD5521 Focus Topic II (FA) A concentrated emphasis on business topic. Pre- or Corequisite: MBAD 5212, MBAD 5222, and MBAD 5232. Prerequisite: MBAD 5112, MBAD 5122, and MBAD 5132.

ECONOMICS (ECON)

Joseph A. Ziegler

Department Chair

402 Walton College of Business

575-ECON (3266)

· Distinguished Professor and Phillips Petroleum Chair Murray

· Professors Britton, Curington, Dixon, Farmer, Gay, McKinnon, Ziegler

· Professor and Lewis E. Epley Jr. Professorship in Economics Ferrier

· Associate Professor Horowitz

· Assistant Professors Deck, Mendez, Kali, Reyes

· Visiting Assistant Professor Collins

· Clinical Assistant Professor Stapp

Degrees Conferred:

M.A., Ph.D. (ECON)

COURSES: ECONOMICS (ECON)

ECON4733 Quantitative Economic Analysis (FA) The use of mathematics to formulate and derive economic relationships. Prerequisite: (ECON 2013 and ECON 2023) or ECON 2143.

ECON512V Workshop in Economic Education (1-3) (IR) Overview of basic economic facts and principles with emphasis on means of employing them in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools. Not open to majors in business and economics. Offered for degree credit in Education only. May be repeated for 3 hours.

ECON5163 Introduction to Economic Theory and Analysis (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to economic theory primarily for first year M.B.A. students. Surveys the analytic tools of both micro- and macroeconomics that are necessary for business decision making and study of contemporary economic and social problems such as inflation, unemployment, poverty, and international trade deficits. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ECON5333 Managerial Economics (FA, SP, SU) Application of economic theory to business decisions. Prerequisite: ECON 5163 and ISYS 5103 and FINN 5203 and MATH 2043 and MATH 2053 or MATH 2053C.

ECON5433 Macroeconomic Theory I (FA, SU) Theoretical development of macroeconomic models that include and explain the natural rate of unemployment hypothesis and rational expectations, consumer behavior, demand for money, market clearing models, investment, and fiscal policy.

ECON5533 Microeconomic Theory I (FA, SU) Introductory microeconomic theory at the graduate level. Mathematical formulation of the consumer choice, producer behavior, and market equilibrium problems at the level of introductory calculus. Discussion of monopoly, oligopoly, public goods, and externalities.

ECON5563 History of Economic Thought (FA) Seminar in development of economic ideas, theories; causes and development of schools of thought emphasized.

ECON5613 Econometrics (FA) Use of economic theory and statistical methods to estimate economic models. The single equation model are examined emphasizing multicollinearity, autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, binary variables and distributed lags. An introduction to the simultaneous systems model is presented. Two 80 min. lecture periods weekly. (Same as AGEC 5613) Prerequisite: MATH 2043 and knowledge of matrix methods, which may be acquired as a corequisite and (AGEC 1103 or ECON 2023) and an introductory statistics course.

ECON5623 Econometrics II (SP) Use of economic theory and statistical methods to develop and estimate simultaneous equation models of an economy. Emphasis given to the problem of identification and the methods of estimating systems models. Frontier topics are introduced. (Same as AGEC 5623) Prerequisite: ECON 5433 and ECON 5533 and (ECON 5613 or AGEC 5613).

ECON5853 International Economics Policy (SP) An intensive analysis of the operation of the international economy with emphasis on issues of current policy interest. Prerequisite: ECON 5163.

ECON600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

ECON6233 Microeconomic Theory II (SP) Advanced treatment of the central microeconomic issues using basic real analysis. Formal discussion of duality, general equilibrium, welfare economics, choice under uncertainty, and game theory.

ECON6243 Macroeconomic Theory II (FA) Further development of macroeconomic models to include uncertainty and asset pricing theory. Application of macroeconomic models to explain real world situations.

ECON636V Special Problems in Economics (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Independent reading and investigation in economics.

ECON643V Seminar in Economic Theory and Research I (1-3) (FA)

ECON644V Seminar in Economic Theory and Research II (1-3) (SP) Independent research and group discussion.

ECON700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.

FINANCE (FINN)

Wayne Y. Lee

Department Chair and Alice L. Walton Chair in Finance

302 Walton College of Business

575-4505

E-mail: finn@walton.uark.edu

· Arkansas Bankers Association Chair and J.W. Bellamy Chair of Banking Professor Dominick

· Alice L. Walton Chair in Finance Professor Lee

· Dillard Chair of Corporate Finance Professor Millar

· Harold A. Dulan Finance Chair in Capital Formation Professor Liu

· Associate Professors Hearth, Perry

· Assistant Professors Kruse, Jandik, Rennie

· Clinical Assistant Professor Carter

Degree Conferred:

Ph.D. in Business Administration (BADM)

(See Business Administration)

COURSES: FINANCE (FINN)

FINN4133 Advanced Investments (FA, SP) Sound training in the principles of security analysis and portfolio management and certain advanced techniques of financial management. Modern portfolio theory and its application to portfolio management practices will be emphasized. Prerequisite: FINN 3063.

FINN4143 Portfolio Management I (FA) Theories of portfolio construction, rules, fundamental analysis, and random walk as applied to portfolio management; investment goals and strategies; decision making on portfolio of Rebsamen Investment Trust. Prerequisite: ACCT 3723 and FINN 3063 and by invitation only.

FINN4153 Portfolio Management II (SP) Theories of portfolio construction, rules, fundamental analysis, and random walk as applied to portfolio management; investment goals and strategies; decision making on portfolio of Rebsamen Investment Trust. Prerequisite: FINN 4143 and by invitation only.

FINN4233 Financial Policy and Planning (FA, SP, SU) Policy and problems in financial planning for working capital, capital budgets, and capital structure. Prerequisite: ACCT 3723 and FINN 3603.

FINN5203 Money and Capital Management (SP, SU) Role of finance in U.S. economy; the institutions, monetary theory, policies which comprise environment in which financial decisions are made. Finance function within firm; financial analysis, planning and control, financial decision making models, financial policies for management. Prerequisite: ACCT 5103 and ECON 5103 and ISYS 5203.

FINN5303 Advanced Financial Management (FA, SP, SU) Financial management of firm, with special emphasis on financial planning, capital budgeting, cost-of-capital concepts. Prerequisite: FINN 5203.

FINN5333 Investment Theory and Management (FA) Integration of theory, practice of investments with solution of individual and institutional portfolio management problems; Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts' Problems; variable annuity in estate planning. Prerequisite: FINN 5203.

FINN5623 Investment Banking and Securities Markets (FA) Topics include investment banking, securities markets, traditional and new financial products, money management, and financial innovation. Prerequisite: FINN 5203.

FINN5633 Financial Institutions (SP) Savings intermediation and its effects on allocating investments funds; characteristics of financial institutions including services, assets management, growth; relations between growth of institutions and interest rates, consumer behavior, investment demand, government policies, critical evaluation of performance by financial intermediaries. Prerequisite: FINN 5203.

FINN5703 Multinational Business Finance (FA) Problems pertinent to manager of firm in multinational business environment, including international institutions, risks, investments, capital budgeting. Prerequisite: FINN 5203.

FINN6043 Finance Theory (FA, SP, SU) Provides a conceptual understanding of key theoretical developments in the field of financial economics, including firm decisions under risk within a world of uncertainty.

FINN6133 Seminar in Investment Theory (SP) Study advanced literature in field investments, with special reference to theory of random walks, stock valuation models, portfolio management.

FINN6233 Seminar in Financial Management (FA) Financial management of firm with emphasis on financial theory or firm, quantitative methods used in financial analysis, planning.

FINN636V Special Problems in Finance (1-6) (IR) Case studies in investments, corporation finance, money and banking, monetary theory, international finance, public finance. By arrangement.

FINN6733 Seminar in Financial Markets and Institutions (FA, SP, SU) Recent developments in the literature of financial markets and institutions. Participants will be involved in the extensive study of existing theories and empirical tests of the theories.

FINN700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP) Prerequisite: candidacy.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ISYS)

Fred Davis

Department Chair and David Glass Chair in Information Systems

204 Walton College of Business

575-4500

· David Glass Chair Professor Davis

· M.D. Matthews Lecturer Professor Cronan

· Professors Douglas, Glorfeld, Jones (T.W.)

· Edwin & Karlee Bradberry Chair Associate Professor Hardgrave

· Associate Professors Aloysius, O'Leary-Kelly (S.), Riemenschneider

· Assistant Professors Chaney, McKinney, Wilson (D)

· Clinical Assistant Professors Renwick, Doke

· Assistant Professor Executive in Residence Schmidt

Degrees Conferred:

M.I.S. in Information Systems (INSY)

Ph.D. in Business Administration (BADM)

COURSES: Information Systems (ISYS)

ISYS4243 Current Topics in Computer Information (FA, SP, SU) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 4243) Intensive investigation of selected developments in computer information systems hardware, software, and organization having current impact on computer information systems design and application. Offering an extension of lower-level CIS courses through individual student research and faculty team-teaching of advanced topics. Topical selection made with each course offering. Prerequisite: ISYS 3333.

ISYS4253 Business Systems Simulation (SP) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 4253) System simulation techniques; their applications to business systems using an appropriate simulation language; extensive use of computer. Prerequisite: ISYS 3333.

ISYS4283 Centralized Data Systems (FA, SP) Introduces student to centralized information system design and implementation for business applications. Indepth study of logical systems modeling; physical file management; and software requirements. Prerequisite: ISYS 2263 and ISYS 3293.

ISYS4333 Object-Oriented Technologies Seminar (SP) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 4333) Provides the student with theory and application of information systems development utilizing object-oriented (OO) technology. Topics include: object-orientedanalysis, design, data modeling, database management systems, and programming. Prerequisite: ISYS 3293.

ISYS4363 Business Application System Development (FA, SP) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 4363) Review of fundamentals of application processing systems design and development, implementation of such a system by class. Prerequisite: ISYS 3393 and ISYS 4283.

ISYS4373 Object-Oriented Programming for Business Applications (FA) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 4373) This course covers object-oriented programming concepts and illustrates them via and appropriate object-oriented programming language. Students will be exposed to the design of software objects, creation of software objects, and the use of objects in constructing an information system. Prerequisite: ISYS 2263 or (CSCE 1023 and CSCE 1021L).

ISYS4423 Quantitative Managerial Methods II (IR) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 4423) Further topics in linear and integer programming; introduction to nonlinear and dynamic programming; problems in queuing techniques. Prerequisite: ISYS 2013.

ISYS450V Independent Study (1-3) (FA, SP) Permits students on individual basis to explore selected topics in data processing and/or Quantitative Analysis.

ISYS5103 Business Statistics (FA, SP) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5103) Analysis, summarization, and interpretation of data for use in managerial decision making. Includes descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling, test of hypotheses, analysis of variance, and regression. Prerequisite: MATH 2043 and MATH 2053 or MATH 2053C.

ISYS5203 Statistics and Quantitative Analysis (FA) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5203) Statistical analysis at intermediate level; lectures and problems develop understanding of statistical methods and provide illustrative situations for applying those methods. Includes analysis of variance and multiple regression. Prerequisite: ISYS 3033.

ISYS5333 Operations Management (IR) Functions and quantitative techniques involved in the operating areas of a business. An enterprise is viewed as integrated system to demonstrate interrelation of functions and use of feedback, control; current research and special problems supplement text. Prerequisite: ISYS 5103.

ISYS535V Information Technology Internship Experience (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) This course allows a student to experience an internship within a business and benefit from the applied IT experience. The internship must focus on IT applications/problems and be supervised by a faculty member as well as a member of the firm. The course may be taken for 1-3 credits and may be repeated for a total maximum of 3 credit hours. MIS Director approval is required. May be repeated for 3 hours. Pre- or corequisite: MIS Director approval is required.

ISYS5423 Seminar in Systems Development (IR) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5423) Advanced study of structured systems development. Emphasis on strategies and techniques of structured analysis and structured design for producing logical systems specifications and for deriving physical systems designs. Coverage of methodologies for dealing with complexity in the development of information systems. Prerequisite: ISYS 3293.

ISYS5503 Decision Support Systems (FA) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5503) An analysis of the highest level of information support which serves the manager-user. A study of systems providing quantitative-based information derived from one or more databases within and/or external to the organization and used to aid upper-level management in the decision making process. The evaluation and application of tools in problem solving and decision making. Prerequisite: ISYS 2263 and ISYS 3333.

ISYS5613 Business Applications of Nonparametric Techniques (SP) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5613) Consideration of business and economic research related to sampling and experimental design, testing of hypothesis, and using nonparametric tests. Prerequisite: ISYS 5203 or equivalent.

ISYS5623 Statistical Analysis (SP) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5623) Applications of statistical techniques and analysis of business and economic research. For students in business and economics without regard to fields of specialization. Prerequisite: ISYS 5203.

ISYS5713 Seminar in Telecommunications (FA) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5713) General telecommunications characteristics and capabilities relative to business applications, networking, electronic commerce, consideration of IT management, security, and ethics. Prerequisite: ISYS 3333.

ISYS5723 Computer Methods in Research (SU) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5723) Applications of computers to business and industrial research. Numerical problem-solving techniques, statistical computational techniques and packages, accessing of government and private standard data bases. Prerequisite: ISYS 5623.

ISYS5733 Advanced Business System Modeling (IR) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5733) Analysis and modeling of business systems using simulation techniques. Modeling of business systems using an appropriate simulation language; extensive use of computer. Prerequisite: ISYS 2263 and ISYS 3333.

ISYS5833 Data Management Systems (IR) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5833) Investigation and application of advanced database concepts include database administration, database technology, selection and acquisition of database management systems. Data modeling and system development in a database environment. Prerequisite: ISYS 5423 and ISYS 2263.

ISYS5933 Global Information Systems Seminar (IR) (First Offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5933) This course is designed to provide an updated, comprehensive and rigorous treatment of the emerging global IT fields. It summarizes current experiences, offers managerial insights, and incorporates foundational perspectives and examines significant issues from global perspectives. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ISYS5943 Management of Information Technology Seminar (SP) (First offered Summer 2002, Formerly CISQ 5943) Presented in a way that allows you to play an active role in the design, use, and management of information technology. Using IT to transform the organization, as competitive strategy, and creating new relationship with other firms is included. Pre- or Corequisite: ISYS 5833. Prerequisite: ISYS 5423.

ISYS6001 Research Seminar in DSS (IR) An examination of research topics in decision support systems (DSS). Emphasis on understanding and conducting DSS research. Pre- or Corequisite: ISYS 5503.

ISYS6011 Graduate Colloquium (FA, SP) Presentation and critique of research papers and proposals.

ISYS6021 Research Seminar in Systems Development (IR) An examination of research topics in system development. Emphasis on understanding and conducting systems development research. Pre- or Corequisite: ISYS 5423.

ISYS6031 Research Seminar in Data Management (IR) An examination of research topics in data management. Emphasis on understanding and conducting data management research. Pre- or Corequisite: ISYS 5833.

ISYS6103 Seminar in Management Information Systems (IR) Focuses on the relationship between an information system and the organization it supports. Topics include system theory, information system resources, types of information systems, and characteristics of the managerial activities that involve information systems. Prerequisite: ISYS 5723.

ISYS6113 Seminar in Computer Information Systems (IR) Provides the student with information in current CIS technological topics. Topics include end-user computing and development, advanced generation languages, artificial intelligence, human factors, small business computing, data center management, distributed data processing and communications, and technology. Prerequisite: ISYS 6103.

ISYS6123 Seminar in Computer Information Systems Research (IR) This directed special problems seminar provides a forum to study research in CIS. In addition, students design and develop plans of research in light of current topics and methodology. Research topics in CIS. Prerequisite: ISYS 5423 and ISYS 5503 and ISYS 5833 and ISYS 6113.

ISYS6333 Research Seminar (FA, SP) Topical research seminar; emphases on understanding and conducting information systems research. Topics will vary. May be repeated for 18 hours.

ISYS636V Special Problems (1-6) (IR) Independent reading and research under supervision of senior staff member.

ISYS6423 Seminar in Causal Modeling (SP) Exposure to use of causal modeling in current research. Particular emphasis given to confirmatory factor analysis, covariance structure modeling, and their applications in construct measurement and hypothesis testing. (Same as MKTT 6423)

ISYS700V Doctoral Dissertations (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.

MANAGEMENT

Daniel C. Ganster

Department Chair

and Charles C. Fitchner Chair

402 Walton College of Business

575-6216

· Raymond F. Orr Chair in Management Professor Gupta

· Charles C. Fitchner Chair Professor Ganster

· Professors O'Leary-Kelly (A.), Todd, White (D.D.)

· Associate Professors Delery, Ellstrand, Johnson, Reeves

· Assistant Professors Anand

Degree Conferred:

Ph.D. in Business Administration (BADM)

(See Business Administration)

COURSES: MANAGEMENT (MGMT)

MGMT5203 Managerial Process and Organizational Behavior (FA, SP) Acquaints students with administrative and management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Special attention given to the impact of human subsystems in organization, organizational designs and structures, and organizational environments.

MGMT5323 New Venture Development and Small Business Management (SU) Identification and analysis of new venture opportunities, including the acquisition of resources. The role of the entrepreneur in developing and managing small business, including the development of entrepreneurial strategies and the analysis of growth opportunities.

MGMT5343 Managerial Communication (FA, SP, SU) Communication concepts and theories with emphasis on written and oral skill building. Students apply concepts and skills in a variety of communication contexts.

MGMT5353 Multinational Management (FA) Problems involved in multinational management of business firms; emphasis placed on environmental and organizational variables and the application of management concepts as they apply to international situations.

MGMT5363 Strategic Innovation (SU) Management of innovation and growth in organizations. Organization development processes, and the application of organizational change models such as intrapreneurship, innovation management, and total quality management.

MGMT5383 Intra/Entrepreneurship of Technology (SP) A multidisciplinary review of managing the development of new technical products and services in startups and in existing companies. The course includes examination of the search and evaluation for new technical products; development of business plans, resources, and prototypes: and managing the launch and business development of new products.

MGMT5993 Entrepreneurship Practicum (FA, SP, SU) Hands-on management of an actual on-going business. Students will gain experience working in, making decisions about, and managing a competitive business. Students will be required to analyze the business in a term paper or other integrative assignment. Entrance by invitation only.

MGMT6011 Graduate Colloquium (FA, SP) Presentation and critique of research papers and proposals. May be repeated.

MGMT6113 Seminar in Organizational Behavior (IR) Survey of theoretical and empirical literature in organizational behavior. Stresses critical evaluation of current writing in the field and its integration with prior research. Covers topics relating to motivation, individual differences, job attitudes, social influence processes, and group dynamics. Prerequisite: admission to a Ph.D. program.

MGMT6123 Seminar in Organization Theory (IR) This Ph.D.-level seminar presents an overview and introduction into organization theory literature. Emphasis on the development of relevant schools of thought, changes in the content of the traditional or 'mainstream' themes, current topics, schools of thought, and future directions are examined. Prerequisite: admission to a Ph.D. program.

MGMT6133 Seminar in Strategy Research (IR) This Ph.D.-level seminar presents an overview and introduction into the strategic management literature. Emphasis on both the content and process of the extant research. Relevant theory, methods, 'mainstream' themes, current topics, schools of thought, and future directions are examined. Prerequisite: admission to a Ph.D. program.

MGMT6213 Seminar in Research Methods (IR) Familiarizes students with the principles and techniques underlying research in management and organizations. Issues of basic philosophy of science and research methods are covered. Special attention given to the practical problems of research design, measurement, data collection, sampling, and interpretation in conducting research in management and in organizations. Prerequisite: admission to a Ph.D. program.

MGMT6223 Seminar in Management Topics (IR) Seminar in special research topics in management. Topics vary depending on instructor. Prerequisite: admission to Ph.D. program.

MGMT6233 Seminar in Human Resource Management (IR) Provides an overview of major issues in human resource management. Designed to familiarize students with the seminal research in human resource management, and to provide them with the conceptual and methodological tools necessary to do research in the area. Prerequisite: admission to a Ph.D. program.

MGMT636V Special Problems in Management (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual reading and research.

MGMT700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP) Prerequisite: candidacy.

MARKETING AND LOGISTICS (MKTL)

Thomas D. Jensen

Department Chair

302 Walton College of Business

575-4055

· Wal-Mart Chair of Marketing Professor Burton

· Wal-Mart Lecturer in Retailing Professor Jensen

· R.A. and Vivian Young Chair of Business Administration University Professor Kurtz

· Oren Harris Chair of Transportation Professor Ozment

· Garrison Chair in Supply Chain Management Professor Williams

· Associate Professors Ashton, Creyer, Gentry, Kopp, Murray, Rapert, Stassen,Waller

· Assistant Professor Mendoza

· Visiting Associate Professor Rutner

Degrees Conferred:

M.T.L.M. in Transportation and Logistics Management (TLOG)

Ph.D. in Business Administration (BADM)

COURSES: MARKeting/TRANSPortation (MKTT)

MKTT5313 International Marketing (IR) Studies overseas environmental forces; their impact on international marketing decision making; stresses marketing problem solving in the international setting.

MKTT5333 Retailing Strategy and Processes (SU) Strategic planning and operation of retailing organizations. Investigation of the various types of retailing with emphasis on both the strategic and functional aspects in retail processes.

MKTT5433 Consumer and Market Research (SP) Modern marketing research techniques and their applications to problems related to marketing strategy, pricing, forecasting, and policy determination. Special attention is given to consumer research, behavioral concepts, and the measurement for marketing purposes. Prerequisite: ISYS 5203.

MKTT5533 Strategic Category Management (SU) Strategic planning and management of brands and product categories from both manufacturing and retailing perspectives. Focus is on the product brand development, pricing, distribution, and promotion of brands and their strategic and functional roles in the product mix.

MKTT5553 Buyer Behavior (FA) Behavioral science concepts, applied research relating to consumer and executive purchasing processes; stresses problems in buyer behavior research , conceptual integration, relevance to marketing management. Prerequisite: MKTT 5103.

MKTT636V Special Problems in Marketing (1-6) (IR) Individual research problems.

MKTT6413 Special Topics in Marketing (IR) Seminar in special topics in marketing. Topics vary depending upon the instructor.

MKTT6423 Seminar in Causal Marketing (IR)

MKTT6433 Seminar in Research Methods (IR) Extensive review of literature illustrative of marketing research studies. Focuses upon theoretical foundations of research design, methodology, and analysis as well as interpretation of univariate, bivariate, and multivariate data in marketing theory exploration.

MKTT6443 Seminar in Marketing Theory (SP) Comprehensive survey and critical review of the history of marketing thought and contemporary schools of thought in marketing discipline. Indepth research, review, synthesis, and a research proposal will be required in a selected topic from the perspectives of advancing marketing theory. Prerequisite: MKTT 5103 and MKTT 5303.

MKTT6453 Seminar in Transportation and Business Logistics (IR) Underlying theories and problems related to the development of logistical systems in the U.S. Attention focused on transport economics, the role of government in providing transportation facilities, and managerial issues related to integrating transportation, inventory control, warehousing, customer service levels, and facility location.

MKTT6463 Seminar in Strategic Marketing Management (IR) Comprehensive survey of literature of strategic marketing management area. Focuses on critical evaluation of conceptual frameworks, research methodologies, and interdisciplinary integrations. Requires indepth research, synthesis, integration, and conceptualization resulting in a research paper aimed at advancing the field of strategic marketing management. Prerequisite: MKTT 5303.

MKTT700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP) Prerequisite: candidacy.

COURSES: TRANSPortation and LOGistics (TLOG)

TLOG560V Special Topics in Logistics (1-3) (IR) Explores current events, concepts, and new developments in the field of logistics and transportation. Topics are selected by the Marketing and Transportation faculty for each semester the course is offered.

TLOG5633 Business Logistics Systems (FA) Case approach to physical distribution problems of wholesale, retail, manufacturing establishments.

TLOG5643 Strategic Issues in Transportation Management (FA) Focuses on the setting of objectives and the design of optimal transportation strategy and alternative means of implementing transportation strategies within different types of organizations.

TLOG5653 Global Logistics Strategy (SP) Transportation and logistics activities of multinational firms with emphasis on transportation, customer service, inventory control, facility location global sourcing, customs documentation, and the role of government in importing and exporting. Attention given to current events and their effect on the marketing and logistics activities of U.S.-based organizations. Prerequisite: TLOG 5633.

TLOG5663 Supply Chain Management (FA) This course examines the planning and management of supply chain activities including supplier selection and development, demand management, quick response, vendor managed inventory, logistics options, strategic alliances, and performance measurement. Emphasis is placed on the integration of purchasing, materials management, and multi-firm logistics planning.

TLOG5673 Transportation & Logistics Modeling (SP) This course examines technology and computer applications in transportation and logistics, using an integrated supply chain management technique. Topics covered include computer information systems, decision support systems, optimization models, simulation, advanced statistics, and commercial logistics software systems. Prerequisite: TLOG 5633 and TLOG 5643.

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