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NOTE:  This program is full and is no longer accepting applications for the time being.

 

Akio Morita School of Business

Professional Track Program

In the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business Professional Track Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, you will take 10 courses.

Courses are taught in an accelerated semester format. Each term is 10 weeks in length, and you may enroll in new courses every 10 weeks. You have the option of enrolling in 1 course, several courses, or the entire MBA program. Students completing the 10 courses will be conferred the Master of Business Administration degree by Anaheim University.

MBA Courses
BUS 500 Data Analysis 4 units
Global Economics
4 units
BUS 520
Human Resource Management
4 units
BUS 530
Managerial Accounting
4 units
BUS 540 Marketing 4 units
BUS 550
Organizational Behavior
4 units
BUS 560
Strategic Planning & Management
4 units
BUS 570
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
4 units
BUS 580
IT Management
4 units
BUS 590
Managerial Finance
4 units

PLEASE NOTE: The required textbooks for the following courses are subject to change.

MBA Course Descriptions

BUS 500
Data Analysis (4 units)
In this information age where utilizing data is essential, methods of analyzing data are a necessity for those in managerial positions. The emphasis of this course is on managerial applications and on letting the data tell the story.

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BUS 510
Global Economics (4 units)
Economics is an important subject that affects the way we live. The aim of this course is to help students understand the nature and organization of our society, the arguments underlying many of the great public issues of the day, and the operation and behavior of business firms and other decision-making entities by dealing with the principles of economics useful to MBA students.

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BUS 520
Human Resource Management (4 units)
This course focuses on the philosophy, tone and culture that is generic to the function of human resource management within a modern business setting. The course covers compliance issues, personnel, selection process, motivation of employees and the importance of orientation. Performance and evaluation will also be studied, along with training development, labor relations and issues regarding safety, health and wellness.

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BUS 530
Managerial Accounting (4 units)
Given that the increased globalization of business practices, the expansion of international financial markets, and the emergence of electronic commerce together have contributed to the growth of international business, focus in this course is on the basics of international accounting and financial reporting including regulatory requirements, analysis of accounting for multinationals, area studies of accounting and financial reporting standards, and an evaluation of the international accounting harmonization effort.

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BUS 540
Marketing (4 units)
Marketing frequently requires major changes in how organizations conduct business in a global marketplace. It is a necessity for today's business leader to be aware of the implications of marketing strategies and how they are employed in different countries with different cultures. This course focuses on identifying and meeting the needs of specific target markets through close interaction with managers from other areas, such as promotion, finance, accounting and human resources.

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BUS 550
Organizational Behavior (4 units)
A conceptual understanding of the complexities of human behavior is essential for the success of any manager. This important shift in management selection looks toward individuals with a global view of their organization's efforts and potential. Emphasizing the tools 21st century managers need, this course covers the topics of learning, perception, job attitudes, work motivation, leadership, decision making and various group dynamics and processes.

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BUS 560
Strategic Planning & Management (4 units)
Crafting, implementing and executing organizational strategies are core management functions requiring a cohesive pattern of methodology and approaches. Taught from a global strategic manager's perspective, this course focuses on problem diagnosis and solution implementation.

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BUS 570
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (4 units)
The foundation of business enterprise still rests with the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the individual or small groups of individuals who complement the global marketplace with ideas, innovation and drive. This course focuses on the creation, development and management of a new enterprise and the challenges of entrepreneurship, as well as the implementation of new and innovative ideas within existing business entities. Additionally, there will be great emphasis on the creative and innovative side of entrepreneurism.

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BUS 580
IT Management (4 units)
The Internet and its associated technologies are allowing companies and entire industries to re-engineer the way in which business is conducted. Designed to help students understand the changes that are coming about and apply the knowledge learned to specific situations, this course focuses on the benefits of e-commerce and the methods in which a product or service can be marketed using the Internet and its technological resources.

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BUS 590
Managerial Finance (4 units)
This course covers material essential to a comprehensive understanding of financial management for effective managerial decision making. Topics will include, but not be limited to, concepts and principles underlying financial statement analysis, time value of money, the cost of capital, risk and return, and stock and bond valuation.

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