This course applies economic theory to managerial decision making and analysis. It employs many of the traditional tools of microeconomics and shows how they can be used to evaluate practical business problems. Particular attention is paid to the strategy of firms in the marketplace. ECO 610 is a core course in the MBA program and is intended to help students understand basic economic concepts that underlie the business process modules and advanced learning bundles later in the program.

This course applies economic theory to managerial decision making and analysis. It employs many of the traditional tools of microeconomics and shows how they can be used to evaluate practical business problems. Particular attention is paid to the strategy of firms in the marketplace. ECO 610 is a core course in the MBA program and is intended to help students understand basic economic concepts that underlie the business process modules and advanced learning bundles later in the program.

This course applies economic theory to managerial decision making and analysis. It employs many of the traditional tools of microeconomics and shows how they can be used to evaluate practical business problems. Particular attention is paid to the strategy of firms in the marketplace. ECO 610 is a core course in the MBA program and is intended to help students understand basic economic concepts that underlie the business process modules and advanced learning bundles later in the program.

This course is an introduction to the use and application of modern analytical modeling for supporting decision making in business. It explores the use of analytical models and technologies including descriptive modeling, data mining, machine learning, and predictive modeling. It also examines a variety of topics in applied regression analysis, including linear and complex models. Emphasis is on business applications of analytical models.

A three part course that examines what constitutes good teaching and explores effective techniques for college instruction. Seminars emphasize practical information for both the principal activities and the details of teaching. Departmental discussions allow students to discuss issues that arise in their teaching practice. Reviews of classroom performance provide professional feedback in order to enhance on-the-job learning. Seminar, two hours per week.

The second course in the introduction to econometrics. A comprehensive survey of identification, estimation and hypothesis testing in the context of simultaneous equations model.

A study of firms and markets covering such as topics as organizational structure and objectives of firms; product selection, advertising and quality; price discrimination; vertical control; entry, accommodation and exit; cost structure and market organization, market structure and performance; and public policy.

Advanced study of business cycle fluctuations. Theoretical and empirical investigations of the causes of the business cycles; evaluating the effectiveness of monetary, fiscal, and other policies to affect inflation, unemployment, and short-run economic goals. Emphasis on current academic research.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

May be repeated indefinitely.