Module Core Description
BUAD 9121 Management Information System 10 Credits
This Module is designed to enable students to comprehend computer-based information systems and their role in business organizations. It covers elements of information systems, type of information systems, integration of office applications systems, system development cycle (CDLC), database management systems (DBMS), decision support systems (DSS), and management of communication network systems.
BUAD 9122 Operations and Total Quality Management 10 Credits Quality and operations management is the management of production systems and processes for creating quality goods and services. This Module introduces students to methods and analysis related to the design, planning, control, and improvement of production of goods and services. It includes decision theories, quality management, ISO, forecasting techniques, capacity planning, firm allocations, aggregate planning, system design, process design, facility layout work environment design, six sigma, critical path method, work scheduling, queue management, material management, and project management.
BUAD 9123 Advanced Financial Management 10 Credits The Module examines advanced concepts and methods of financial management. Topics include risk and return, assets valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, business financial planning and working capital management. The module is designed to provide students with key financial management concepts, ratios, analysis, and interpretations. The objective is to ensure each student is familiar with the language, dynamism, and resources of financial management so that they have a solid understanding of financial management’s role in the business environment.
This Module is designed to expose students to various methods, practices and standards used in financial management and to develop the relevant skills to fit into the broad scheme of today’s business environment.
Topics include risk and return, assets valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, business financial planning and working capital management. This Module aims to enable the student to craft effective financial plans, investment decisions, and controls in business operations based on accounting information and reports. It involves cost analysis, operational leverage, discounted cash flow, ratio analysis, operational budgets, variance analysis, financial performance measures, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, management control systems, activities-based accounting, and responsibility accounting.
BUAD 9124 Managerial Economics 10 Credits
Economics is about allocative efficiency in the face of scarce resources in an efficient, effective and ethical manner. It is in fact the study of decision making on the allocation of scarce resources of the organization in order to achieve optimization curve. Managerial Economics Module involves the study and application of economic theory to decisions made by individuals or organizations in order to achieve their goals. It is designed to enhance the strategic decision-making capacity of a candidate’s business management. It focuses on production, theory, cost theory, price theory and game theory (business strategy or competitive strategy). Specifically, it covers demand, supply, elasticity, consumer theories, market systems and structure, cost of the firm, pricing, labour market and international trade theories. This Module covers micro- and macro- economic theory, models, quantitative concepts and their application to forecasting, production, budgeting, and government regulations in managerial decision-making. The Economics module will provide an overview of micro & macro-economic with an emphasis on the practical managerial application of economic thought and theory to firm, national, and international business activities.
BUAD 9211 Quantitative Techniques and Simulation 10 Credits This Module provides an overview of essential, practical and quantitative techniques that have been used to solve management problems. It offers the opportunity to apply mathematical models and tools to the analysis of business problems and management decision-making. The Module focuses on optimization. The simulation module provides an opportunity for students to apply business theory and principles in an actual, competitive environment created through computer simulation. Students will operate software (SPSS, e-view, DAP), analyze, and make all business decisions in a competitive environment.
BUAD 9212 Strategic Management and Modeling 10 Credits This Module introduces the concept of strategic management through case analyses, and considers the basic direction and goals of an organization, the environment (social, political, technological, economic, and global factors), industry and market structure, and organizational strengths and weaknesses. The emphasis is on the development and successful implementation of strategy in different types of firms across industries. Strategic man\agreement is concerned with those aspects of general management that have material effects on the survival and success of business enterprise. It deals with methods that help to handle challenging situations. This Module is designed to enable a student to understand the art of strategic thinking, business environment analysis, to identify business opportunities, threats vis-à-vis strength and weaknesses, formulation of strategies and policies, implementation of strategies and evaluation. The Module will focus on corporate strategy, business (competitive strategy and functional strategy) BCG, balance score card, VIRO, Diamond model, and the competitive forces.
BUAD 9311 Thesis 30 Credits
This Module introduces the concept of design research projects, write proposals, collect and analyze data, and write up research findings. Topics addressed include the relationship between theory and method, defining researchable questions, participant observation, writing field notes, interview techniques (unstructured, semi-structured, structured), transcription, sampling, designing questionnaires, coding data, data analysis, and research proposal evaluation criteria. The module also examines the ethical issues involved in social science research more broadly, from informed consent to ownership of data and responsible use of research results. Practical exercises provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice techniques of collecting, coding, analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data. Additionally, students acquire the research skills necessary for developing an Apa-style research proposal and applying for IRB certification.