Other Graduate Nonaccounting Business Courses
Note: If you have completed the prerequisites in finance, marketing, operations, and economics the following graduate courses cannot be completed for MSA program credit, F523, M501, P501, J501,G511, G512. S504 may be completed in lieu of S555. Similarly, courses identified in the Schedule of Classes as Direct Consortium MBA (online MBA) are normally not available such as T575, T577. However, if you have completed the prerequisites to get in the MSA program, you may take any MSA (BUPA Business Professional Accountancy) course and any MBA course (BUS Business). If you have a question about a particular course, do not hesitate to ask whether you can take it for credit.
Other graduate business courses shown in the Schedule of Classes and Graduate Bulletin are available to both MBA and MSA students. Also check http://www.onestart.iu.edu/ for courses offered in Indianapolis under BUPA and BUS.
- D503 – International Business Environment (1.5 cr.)
- Internet based course. Designed to develop an understanding of the international business environment and the issues confronting business enterprises when they operate across borders. Through a study of current theories, trends, and events, students gain a global perspective of business. Covers essentials of international business.
- F509 – Advanced Capital Budgeting (1.5 cr.)
- P: F523 or F301 or equivalent. This course develops a working knowledge of capital budgeting. The beginning of the course focuses on the application of traditional capital budgeting criteria, the determination of cash flows for capital budgeting purposes, and the determination of the appropriate cost of capital. Next, alternative methodologies/concepts such as Adjusted Present Value (APV), Economic Value Added (EVA), and valuing investment opportunities as Real Options are examined. Case studies are utilized to emphasize how these techniques can be applied to improve the capital allocation process.
- F520 – Asset Valuation and Strategy (1.5 cr.)
- (F523 or F301) The course begins with an introduction to the primary and secondary markets with an emphasis on the equity markets. Basic theories for valuing equity and derivative securities are presented. Covered in the equity arena are the Capital Asset Pricing Model, Arbitrage Pricing Theory, and empirical tests of these models. Basic option models, forward models and risk management techniques are applied in the equity and currency markets. Required for finance Majors.
- F525 – Corporate Financial Risk Management (1.5 cr.)
- P: F520. This course provides an introduction to risk management strategies. We will focus on two key questions: First, why is risk management important? Second, how can risk management strategies be implemented? The course will make extensive use of derivatives as risk management tools, but no technical knowledge of derivatives is required. Students will be introduced to commercial software such as JP Morgan's Riskmetrics and Creditmetrics. Finance F526 is recommended, but not required.
- F526 – Derivative Securities (1.5 cr.)
- P: F520. This course provides an introduction to derivative securities. We will focus on understanding the basic types of derivatives such as futures contracts, swaps, and options. We will make extensive use of the Binomial and Black-Scholes models for pricing options. No prior knowledge of derivatives is required and we will keep the mathematics to the essentials.
- F528 – Fixed Income Investments (1.5 cr.)
- P: F540. Explores the broad class of fixed income securities, the determinants of risk and pricing, theories of the term structure, and the management of portfolios of fixed income securities. Theoretical material is developed in the context of the market for treasury securities. The later part of the course is on institutional foundations of corporate bond, municipal bond, and mortgage-backed securities markets, as well as how the concepts are adapted to the valuation and management of these more complex securities.
- F529 – Equity Markets (1.5 cr.)
- P: F520. The conceptual and analytical framework for investing in equity securities are presented in this course. Coverage includes an overview of the security markets, equity valuation, investment strategies, and portfolio management for individuals and institutions. International equity investing is discussed in global portfolio context. Numerous examples are used to illustrate the practical application of valuation models and strategies.
- F540 – The Firm in the Capital Market (1.5 cr.)
- P: F520. An introduction to the fixed income markets and the derivative securities used to hedge interest rate risk is presented. The price/yield relationship, term structure of interest rates, and interest rate risk measurement are emphasized. Forwards, futures, options and swaps are presented as risk management tools.
- F548 – Corporate Governance and Restructuring (1.5 cr.)
- P: F523. This course is designed to promote greater understanding of mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and corporate governance activities. This includes exploring the theory and evidence regarding the motives for M&A/restructuring transactions, the sources of value-added, and managerial incentives to engage in or resist these activities. Participants will learn how to apply discounted cash flow techniques for valuation purposes. Case studies are utilized to incorporate financial theory and valuation techniques in real-world situations.
- F560 – Global Markets (1.5 cr.)
- P: F523. This course examines the global trade and monetary environment in which firms operate and analyzes how factors such as trade policies, balance of payment flows, exchange rate systems, and exchange rate behavior can affect a company's international business.
- F560/F402 – Finance Issues in Firm Valuation (Official Title Per Catalogue is Corporate Financial Strategy/Governance) (3 cr.)
- The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the financial tools used in firm valuation. Valuation frameworks are brought to life with detailed case studies that highlight the practical judgments involved in the valuation process. In addition, the course emphasizes the need for managers to focus on the value their business strategies are creating. Such an understanding can affect the handling of many aspects of corporate strategy and governance such as: the choice of strategic alliances, the selection among several possible lines of business, and capital structure.
- F570 – International Financial Markets (1.5 cr.)
- P: F523. This course examines the international financial markets in which firms and investors operate and discusses how to assess the opportunities and risks of those markets. Topics to be discussed include balance of payments, international arbitrage relationships, exchange rate determination, currency crises, and international asset diversification.
- F571 – International Corporate Finance (1.5 cr.)
- P: F523, F570. This course examines how firms and investors manage their operations or investments in an international environment. Topics to be discussed include foreign exchange risk management, financing the global firm, foreign investment decisions, and multinational capital budgeting.
- K510 – Advanced-Decision Models (1.5 cr.)
- Internet based course. The course enhances students' modeling skills by covering the following topics: (1) simulation with @RISK, (2) optimization modeling with EXCEL Solver, (3) making decisions when multiple objectives are involved, and (4) using neutral networks to improved forecasting. Applications from all major functional areas of business are examined.
- K516 Quantitative Decision Models (1.5 cr.)
- This course is concerned with probability and statistical modeling. Topics covered are the application of regression-based forecasting models, simulation models and probabilistic causal models. This is an ADC course administered entirely through Oncourse, but it is not self-paced.
- R502 – Real Estate Finance, Investment and Analysis (3 cr.)
- P: F523 or equivalent. Application of financial concepts and techniques to the analysis of real estate financing and investment alternatives. Computer analysis and case studies are used.
- S410 – Systems Implementation (3 cr.)
- P: S210, S215, S220, or S310. Effective development of an information system depends on proper utilization of a broad range of information technology, including database management systems, operating systems, computer systems, and telecommunications networks. The second course in a two-course sequence with S310 that addresses the multi-phased process for developing information systems, this course covers the phases from physical system design through the installation of working information systems. Concentrates on using the results of systems analysis and design, typically documented in CASE technology, and either building or generating systems to meet these specifications. A semester-long field project and various hands-on exercises provide practical experience in building, testing, and installing a system.
- S504 – Information Technology for Managers (3 cr.)
- Overview of information systems management in business with an emphasis on end-user computing. Lectures focus on topics such as the strategic role of information technology, systems development and implementation, facilitation and control of end-user computing, and the diffusion of new technologies and management trends. Experimental learning by exposure to various decision-support tools for microcomputers.
- S515 – Telesystems (3 cr.)
- This course introduces students to a range of telecommunications technologies, including LANs, WANs, and the Internet, as well as the uses of those technologies in the organization.
- S520 – Data Management (3 cr.)
- P: K 201. Improves students' understanding of, and develops their skills in, the design and implementation of business databases using modern database management systems. Covers data structures and the conceptual, logical, and physical design of databases, as well as database implementation and general issues in business data management.
- S530 – Systems Analysis and Design (3 cr.)
- P: S520 or equivalent. Analysis of an organization and the subsequent design of computer systems to meet business requirements are at the heart of the computer information systems (CIS) field. Course is the first in a two-course sequence with S410 that addresses the multi-phased process for developing information systems. Courses follow the system's development life cycle, although alternative methodologies are also covered. This first course covers the phases from information systems planning through the specification of structured system requirements in functional form (i.e., logical system design) and concentrates on methods, techniques, and tools used to determine information requirements and to document these requirements in a thorough and unambiguous form. Also introduces computer-aided software engineering (CASE) technology. Students learn the discipline of systems analysis and logical design through a hypothetical case situation.
- S535 – Data Management (3 cr.)
- Examination of basic concepts of data management, database systems, and database applications in business. Goal is to provide adequate technical detail while emphasizing the organizational and implementation issues relevant to the management of data in an organizational environment. Topics include relational data modeling, logical database design, client/server systems, data warehousing, and data base administration.
- S555 – Managing Information Systems (1.5 cr.)
- Focuses on information technology management issues and applications. Topics include alternative types of applications, methodologies for developing and purchasing systems, managing the technical and social aspects of IT implementation, and using IT to enable new business strategies.
- S555 – Information Technology for Managers (Part I) (1.5 cr.)
- Although the exact date of the beginning of an Information Age is a matter of opinion, there is wide agreement that some kind of information revolution is currently underway, and the fuel for this revolution is information technology (IT). The overall objective of the two required IT core courses is to enable you to become a more knowledgeable participant in this revolution. In S555 we will focus on IT applications and IT management issues. We will rely on real-world case studies-both successes and failures-to identify some key IT management principles and best practices. The goal is to increase your knowledge about the competencies needed for successful IT management in organizational settings. You will be expected to develop a working knowledge of alternative types of computer applications and methodologies for acquiring them, an appreciation of how to manage both the technical and social aspects of IT implementation, and an improved understanding of how It can enable new business strategies. In addition to weekly assignments and in-class discussions of the case studies, there will be one team project.
- T556 – Information Technology for Managers/Part II (taken in conjunction with S555) (1.5 cr.)
- Web-based course that use Internet resources and selected readings to study current and emerging end-user technologies and shows how to effectively introduce them into organizations from an innovation diffusion perspective. Topics include current IT industry developments, the use of the Web for electronic commerce, and new IT products and applications. In addition to completing individual assignments that require Internet access and submission, each student works on a team for in-dept study of a specific technology.
- T556 – Information Technology for Managers (Part II) (1.5 cr.)
- P: S555. T556 will be conducted as an on-line course using Web-based tools accessible via the Internet. The goal is to increase your knowledge about current and emerging end-user technologies and how to effectively introduce them into organizations, from an innovation diffusion perspective. We will use the Internet as a research tool to learn about current IT industry developments, the use of the Web for electronic commerce, and new IT products and applications. In addition to individual assignments that will be electronically submitted, each student will use electronic tools to work on a "virtual team" for in-depth study of a specific technology.
- T590 – Electronic Commerce (1.5 cr.)
- Web-based course with CD-Rom access required. This course explores the meaning of "electronic commerce" and how organizations use it to conduct business more profitably. The course also examines key industries and technologies that currently shape the form that electronic commerce is taking in the U.S. In addition, the course examines cultural and societal factors that influence consumer response to electronic commerce.
- W511 – Venture Strategy (3 cr.)
- This course is designed for those individuals interested in creating a new business venture, acquiring an existing business, working in industries that serve the entrepreneur, or students wishing to familiarize themselves with concepts, issues, and techniques of new venture creation and entrepreneurship. There is also a strong focus on intrapreneurship, or innovation within a corporate environment. The course is designed to offer a broad range of educational experiences, including case analyses, presenting and negotiating a financial deal, and creating a business plan or corporate change initiative.
- X571 – New Ventures (1.5 cr.)
- Internet based course.
