This course examines research issues central to the management of organizations.  Emphasis is placed on managing human resources.  Topics include organization change, leadership, power, motivation and performance, conflict and negotiation, and organization culture.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate historical and foundational works in the management field.
2. Critique and synthesize major areas of current management research.
3. Develop original research questions.

This course examines research issues in organization strategy.  Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the firm to the external environment.  Topics include planning and strategic management, organization structure and design, implementation of vision and mission, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Critique and synthesize major areas of current strategy research.
2. Develop and refine a research question based on relevant literature.
3. Create a preliminary literature review to support a research question.

This course examines research issues regarding the role of innovation in the creation of new business models, improving customer experience and opening of new markets.  Emphasis is placed on developing organization capabilities to meet market needs based on emerging trends.  Topics include theories of innovation leadership and innovation, adaptability and the introduction of new products and services.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Critique and synthesize major areas of current research in innovation.
2. Fully develop and refine a research question based on relevant literature.
3. Create a comprehensive literature review to support a research question.

This course examines research issues in macroeconomics.  Emphasis is placed on the results of decisions made by consumers, organizations, and governments.  Topics include unemployment, inflation, savings, investment, exchange rates, and the role of governments in markets.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate historical and foundational works in the field of macroeconomics.
2. Critique and synthesize major areas of current macroeconomics research.
3. Develop original research questions.

This course examines research issues in economic risk management.  Emphasis is placed on identifying and modeling risks faced by organizations.  Topics include measuring and quantifying risk, managing exchange and interest rate risks, and managing input and output price risks.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Critique and synthesize major areas of current research in economic risk management.
2. Develop and refine a research question based on relevant literature.
3. Create a preliminary literature review to support a research question.

This course examines research issues in finance.  Emphasis is placed on decision making within an organization attempting to satisfy multiple stakeholders.  Topics include capital budgeting, management of assets and liabilities, the role of financial markets, and the institutions of the global financial system.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Critique and synthesize major areas of current research in finance.
2. Fully develop and refine a research question based on relevant literature.
3. Create a comprehensive literature review to support a research question.