The following courses are required for the program (30 units):
ACC 5110--Management Accounting (3 units)
The application of managerial accounting techniques and procedures to the solution of managerial problems in all functional areas of business. Prerequisite: ACC 2110 or admission to the EMBA program.
BUS 5400--Managing for Strategic Advantage in a Global Market (3 units)
A comprehensive course covering international environmental forces and their influence in all functional areas of the international firm—finance, management, marketing, personnel, production, and the multinationals’ ethical responsibility to the host countries. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program.
BUS 5450--Best Practices in Leadership (3 units)
Advanced study of leadership and leadership practices that have proven effective both in fostering an ethical and responsible work environment in business organizations, and in helping to ensure the ongoing continuity and success of the organization. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program.
CIS 5620--Computer Information Systems (3 units)
An overview of the concepts and structure of computer information systems (CIS) that support decision making at all levels of management. Topics include the definition and role of CIS; the uses of CIS; various organizational information systems; computer hardware, software; database systems, and the principles of CIS development and management. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program.
FIN 5210--Managerial Finance (3 units)
This course focuses attention on the financial management of business enterprises and its relation to other functional areas of management and to general business policy. Extensive use of case problems and/or simulation exercises provides application of theory to financial decisions involving cash flow management, capital structure planning, capital costs, capital budgeting, dividend policy, and valuation of enterprises operating for profit. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program.
MGT 5310--Business Organization, Theory & Behavior (3 units)
Advanced study of complex business organizations. Analysis of organization systems and managerial actions in terms of their influence on patterns of behavior. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program
MKT 5410--Marketing Management (3 units)
Emphasis on managerial decision-making, problem-solving to formulate and administer effective marketing activities. Marketing as a total system designed to plan, price, distribute, and promote goods and services to users. Major emphasis on the case method covering buyer behavior, product, channel of distribution, pricing, and promotion. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program
OM 5630--Seminar in Quality and Production Management (3 units)
Study of the management of quality and productivity of products and services. Emphasis will be on customer focus, business process re-engineering, benchmarking, suppliers management, continuous improvement, Just-In-Time systems, and statistical process control. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program
MGT 5900--Integrated Business Strategy and Project Development (3 units)
An integrated approach to the formulation, implementation, and administration of corporate strategy linked to specific strategic opportunities and problems. Extensive use of the case method in developing analytical skills applicable to strategic issues. Economic, social, and ethical considerations are included in the analysis process along with functional-area skills related to strategic objectives. Individual and team structures will be used. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program
BUS 5950--Senior Executive Experience (3 units)
Course description under development. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMBA program.
The following is a list of elective courses in the program (6 units):
BUS 5600--Global Business Strategy (3 units)
This course offers strategies for formulating business planning in a global setting. It covers global strategy issues, international competitiveness, nation-specific and region-specific competitive strategies, and an understanding of key European and Asian theories on global business strategy. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMBA program.
BUS 5650--Current Topics in Business Ethics (3 units)
This course addresses the legal and ethical aspects of issues currently faced by mid-level and senior management in a variety of organizations. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of philosophic perspectives and will also explore a number of case studies through class discussion. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMBA program.
BUS 5700--Crafting the Lean Business Enterprise (3 units)
This course shows how managers can improve a firm’s competitive position by employing the latest practices and techniques of Lean Business Enterprise. It will cover the tools and principles of Lean Systems, as well as their applications in manufacturing and service operations. This course also emphasizes plant tours, cases, and analysis of operations in regional companies. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMBA program.
BUS 5750--Leading High-Performance Teams (3 units)
This course covers the cutting-edge issues regarding teams and team leadership. While most courses on teams and team leadership deal with the topic in a conceptual manner, the focus of this course is on practical issues regarding how to create and sustain high-performance teams in a dynamic environment. This course will address: how to create a team environment and structure; how to form and lead teams; how to define team processes and responsibilities; how to lead teams in goal setting; and how to deal with conflicts and issues between teams. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMBA program.
Updated: June 13, 2025