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General Catalog 2002-2003
Posted October 24, 2002

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6000  Career Strategies (0.5) Prerequisite: Master's Status in the School of Business.
   A required career course for all day MBA students, graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Career Strategies will include an overview of all the elements of the MBA career search experience as well as a career self-assessment process utilizing the on-line CareerLeader program. Sessions will include information on preparing effective resumes and cover letters, behavioral interview techniques, networking and identifying job and/or internship experiences.

6130  Management Information Systems (2)
   Deals with the application of current information-related technolgoy in management. This includes the role of information technology in gaining a competitive advantage, as well as in planning, control and decision making. Management's responsibilities and activities in making investments in technology are also discussed. The impact of e-business is also covered in this course.

6131  International Field Studies (3) Prerequisite: Masters status in the School of Business.
   An introduction to considerations in international trade involving strategy and operating of the multinational firm, global industry analysis and country analysis. Includes a trip to a foreign country with visits to corporate offices in that country as well as governmental and educational agencies if available. The trip will emphasize the culture of the country visited through group participation in selected cultural events and visits.

6420  Problem Solving II (1.5) Prerequisite: MBA 6410 and Masters Status in the School of Business.
   A continuation of Problem Solving I (MBA 6410).

6800  Integrative Experience I (3) Prerequisite: Master's status in the School of Business and either MBA 6500 or equivalent.
   Provides an opportunity to review, apply, and integrate major components of the MBA program. The specific format for the course may vary between sections; however, the typical format is a field study in which a team of MBA students consults with a local business on a significant issue facing that organization.

6810  Integrative Experience (1.5) Prerequisite: MBA 6800 and Master's status in the School of Business.
   Continuation of MBA 6800.

6920  Administration/Physicians (1.5 to 6)


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