Distance Core Course Descriptions
The Core Courses below are a required component of the UCCS MBA degree, and are the foundation of quality that prepares you for a lifetime of success.
Accounting for Decision Making: ACCT 619, 3 credit hours
This case based course focuses on the use of accounting information for executive decision-making. Emphasis in on identifying, evaluating and using accounting information to make long-term strategic decisions and short-term operating decisions. The role of regulatory requirements, International Accounting Standards and ethical considerations in the decision-making process are examined. Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on-campus courses. Prerequisites: ACCT 559 or equivalent and QUAN 559. (On-campus equivalent: ACCT 610)
Strategic Management: BUAD 659, 3 credit hours
Taking a global perspective, this course focuses on the role of the general manager in articulating a vision for the business, assessing threats and opportunities in the competitive environment, formulating a strategy for achieving competitive advantage, and designing an organizational architecture for effectively implementing the strategy. Utilizes a combination of lectures, group discussions, and case analysis to raise and examine the key issues. Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on-campus courses. Prerequisites: All Foundation and Core courses or their equivalents. Recommended for final semester in the program. (On-campus equivalent: BUAD 650)
Corporate Financial Management: FNCE 609, 3 credit hours
Concerned with the optimal allocation of a company's financial resources and a working knowledge of financial terminology and concepts. Capital market history, time value of money, valuation of securities, risk and return, capital budgeting principles and techniques, financial statement analysis, financial planning, raising capital, and cost of capital. Emphasizes techniques necessary to create and maximize the value of the firm. Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on-campus courses. Prerequisites: ACCT 559, BUAD 559, and QUAN 559. (On-campus equivalent: FNCE 600)
Information Systems: INFS 609, 3 credit hours
Introductory course. Students will learn what information systems are, how they work, and what purposes they serve. Students will also learn about data and information, decision making and the value of information. This course touches on such topics as trends in hardware and software, telecommunications, and databases. Also covered will be the integration of information with the organization, and what is required to manage the creation of systems. Students will need to have access to, and be able to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access for this course. Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on-campus courses. (On-campus equivalent: INFS 600)
Leading and Managing in Changing Times: MGMT 609, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to help students succeed personally and professionally in a rapidly changing, global world. The course begins with a focus on our changing environment and the need for personal and organizational excellence. The remainder of the course focuses on developing leadership and management skills and applying them to bringing out the best in individuals, groups, and organizations. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. (On-campus equivalent: MGMT 600)
Marketing Strategy, MKTG 609, 3 credit hours
A concentrated examination of fundamental principles of marketing including product and service development, positioning, distribution, promotion, and pricing. Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on-campus courses. (On-campus equivalent: MKTG 600)
Operations: Competing Through Capabilities: OPTM 609, 3 credit hours
Operations management focuses on the strategies and processes involved in providing goods and services to customers. This course will provide students with the ability to evaluate key factors in the design of an effective operations system and to align an operations system with an organization's business strategy. The course provides the tools to effectively design, analyze, and manage operations systems in manufacturing, service, and public entities. Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on-campus courses. Prerequisites: ACCT 559 and QUAN 559. (On-campus equivalent: OPTM 600)
