Foundation courses ensure preparation for upper-level courses. Some of these courses for our accredited online MBA program may be waived based on prior schooling and/or work experience

• MBA 515F Quantitative Foundations for Management
• MBA 516F Accounting & Finance Foundations
• MBA 517F Economic Foundations

The business core ensures that you’ll develop an advanced conceptual framework for analyzing and solving business problems.  

• MBA 610 Financial Management
• MBA 616 Accounting Practices and Analysis
• MBA 649 Business Policy (Capstone)
• MBA 698LC: Leadership Development & Change Management
• MBA 698SMO: Strategic Marketing Operations

In addition to the finance track courses, students take three electives in the following areas:

• Legal and Ethics
• Business Analytics
• Marketing

An introduction to the various types of investment securities such as common stocks, bonds, warrants, options, and investment company shares. Emphasis is placed on the risk-return characteristics of these securities and their use in various investment strategies.

Prerequisite: MBA 516F and 517F.

Applications of microeconomic theory to business problems. Topics include a review of simple linear and multiple regression techniques, estimation of demand, production and cost functions, and a mathematical analysis of the different market models. Some macroeconomic models may also be discussed. The course is quantitative and utilizes material taught in MBA 608.

This course is an exploration of the boundaries between traditional finance and economics (both of which rest heavily on rationality) and psychology that examines the human behavior. The course explores the field from both the financial side as well through psychology and the new field of neuroscience. One of the outcomes of this course is the ability to identify and understand key behavioral biases and how emotions can influence decision-making.

This course provides an in-depth investigation of the human side of management, examining how individuals, teams, and organizations function and interact in the workplace. Emphasizing both theory and application, the course explores the psychological and social processes that shape behavior in organizational settings. Through case studies, discussions, and in-class exercises, students will understand how to influence organizational outcomes, foster a positive organizational culture and implement organizational change. Students will also assess the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI) in management, including its influence on team dynamics, leadership, and strategic decision-making in global and technologically evolving environments.

This course introduces students to the foundational elements of marketing strategy by examining how organizations understand and respond to customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive forces. Students will apply these concepts to develop strategic marketing plans that define target audiences, articulate effective positioning, and integrate decisions around product, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Emphasis is placed on leveraging data and marketing analytics to inform decisions, identify opportunities, and evaluate performance. The course also explores the role of marketing in broader business management, preparing students to lead strategic initiatives across diverse organizational contexts. Through case discussions and project work, students will engage in critical thinking and apply strategic marketing principles to real-world business challenges. Students will also use artificial intelligence (AI) and marketing analytics tools to gain customer insights, make better marketing decisions, and improve results in ethical and diverse business settings.