Business Essentials For Urban School Administrators
Business Essentials For Urban School Administrators (UE BUSES GRC)
12 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • UE BUSES GRC
This series provides students with strategies to develop business systems supporting urban environments. The certificate explores constructing systems, recognizing and solving complex school building issues and effectively communicating the solutions to staff and community stakeholders, and analyzing an urban school's performance management process, leadership development plans, and alignment of goals to outcomes for improved business management of urban school building operations, resources, and communications. Faculty and students summarize the essentials of performance management used to assess the performance of an individual school.
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- Business Essentials For Urban School Administrators, GRC (web)
- Business Essentials For Urban School Administrators, GRC (pdf)
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UEDU744 | This course is designed to introduce candidates to the whole spectrum of traditional human resources’ responsibilities and major functions and to grapple with the organizational challenges that have emerged in urban school districts due to poorly functioning HR systems, and challenges with labor and reactionary management. Topics will include intentional recruitment of a diverse workforce, effective candidate screening and selection processes, onboarding, performance management and evaluation, compensation, career progression and employee and labor relations. Additionally, candidates will learn how to transform an urban school or district’s human resource management function into a more strategic and integrated component of a district’s overall approach to improving student achievement. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Urban Education program | |
UEDU753 | In this course, candidates will be introduced to successful reform strategies and best practices that address how time, resources, and responsibilities can be allocated in urban schools and districts. Candidates will determine how each of these strategies can be managed politically and communicated to stakeholders. Exploration of strategic frameworks including strategic decision making and analysis of complex systems, structures and problems from multiple stakeholder perspectives will take place from a socio-economic and a socio-political context. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Urban Education program | |
UEDU765 | Candidates will examine a series of best practices in school budgeting, which clearly outline steps to developing a budget that best aligns resources with student achievement goals. Urban school and district budgets will be evaluated with a specific focus on coherence and optimizing student achievement with available resources. The role of the school and district’s instructional priorities as a guide for decision-making will be evaluated with a specific focus on making budgetary decisions in the context of increased numbers of diverse and impoverished candidates, dwindling state and federal resources and the redistribution of public school educational funds to private and charter school management organizations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Urban Education program | |
UEDU774 | In this course, candidates will learn the essentials of performance management, specifically how to judge the performance of individual schools, decide which are effective enough to continue supporting, and how to use data to determine whether to shore up struggling schools or create new ones. Candidates will reflect upon the literature on government agencies and businesses that have shifted to performance-based accountability and management, learn why traditional compliance-based systems and structures are not suitable to achieve breakthrough student achievement in urban schools, and examine the necessary technical, cultural and staff capacities in performance-based organizations. Candidates will critique the differences between the leadership and management skills, competencies and dispositions needed in performance-based organizations compared to those valued in compliance-based organizations and the implications surrounding tenure, legacy systems of promotion and seniority. Applica |
Instructional Core Transformation For School Administrators
Instructional Core Transformation For School Administrators (UE INSCR GRC)
12 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • UE INSCR GRC
This series provides students with techniques and strategies to develop an instructional core relevant to the improvement. The certificate explores ways of constructing strategic, curricular, and instructional plans essential for and common among improved performing urban school buildings, designing equitable and culturally responsive practices that lead to student engagement, student achievement, and physical and emotional well-being. Faculty and students summarize deconstructing the components of a standards-based curriculum designed for students to achieve mastery of essential grade-level skills and knowledge while meeting diverse learners' needs.
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- Instructional Core Transformation For School Administrators, GRC (web)
- Instructional Core Transformation For School Administrators, GRC (pdf)
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UEDU778 | In this course, candidates will review recent research on effective instruction and explore advanced classroom strategies and techniques designed to enhance their effectiveness in meeting the needs of diverse populations of learners. Examples include direct instruction, cooperative learning, dimensions of learning, creative problem solving, and applications of technology to thinking and learning. Candidates will develop expert teaching skills and learn to diagnose and deliver instructional strategies that are most appropriate in specific circumstances commonly found in urban schools. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Urban Education program | |
UEDU788 | Candidates will learn a new way of viewing teaching that is grounded in an understanding of the role of culture and language in learning. Candidates in this course will compare the best practices outlined in multiple cultural, linguistically responsive frameworks, eventually adopting one of the proposed frameworks or creating their own to be implemented in their work context. Candidates will also explore relevant coaching and change management strategies and apply them as they learn about their students’ family makeup, immigration history, favorite activities, concerns, and strengths. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Urban Education program | |
UEDU791 | This course explores the leadership and management skills, competencies and dispositions needed to develop culturally responsive school, family, and community partnerships. Topics covered include engaging youth through culturally relevant experiences and capitalizing on their funds of knowledge in cultural contexts; training teachers and youth program workers to understand the importance of utilizing culturally relevant pedagogical strategies; and how to assess newly developed and existing programs to determine the level of efficacy, inclusivity, equity and cultural relevance. As a learning community, candidates will explore their beliefs about the role of families and community members in school reform. Candidates will research the impact of home-school and community-school partnerships on student learning and explore the various theoretical frameworks about these partnerships. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition- | |
UEDU796 | Candidates in this course will explore the need for schools to establish their own internal systems and professional cultures to improve student outcomes and develop their own systems for leading the instructional core in context. Candidates will learn how to evaluate the learning experience of students in classrooms and the implications of these experiences for the instructional core. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Urban Education program |
Health Care Management
Health Care Management (HC MGMT GRC)
12-15 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-15 CREDITS • HC MGMT GRC
The Health Care Management Graduate Certificate serves health care providers as well as individuals who are involved in the management and reimbursement of health care services. Individuals who desire to enter the health care management field will also benefit from this program.
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master's degree provided the prerequisites are met, or the certificate may be completed as a stand-alone.
Prerequisite(s):
- HCMG630 Health Care Organizations (3 cr) is a required prerequisite that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management.
- FINC510 may be required for applicants needing preparation in financial foundations
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair.
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HCMG730 | This course examines the legal and ethical dimensions involved in healthcare management. Students will learn the types of laws that impact healthcare organizations, including: tort, criminal, and civil. Students will examine issues that extend beyond the legal dimension and explore ethical dilemmas that are periodically encountered by healthcare leaders. Student will study, ethical theories and be provided with ethical decision making models or processes that can assist them in critically analyzing and resolving ethical dilemmas. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HCMG630 | |
HCMG745 | ||
HCMG750 | The focus of this course is to provide a working knowledge of payment policies and reimbursement methodologies used in health care and how they vary by payment source (governmental, private, and capitated insurance). Methodologies used by facilities and practitioners will be applied and compared. Factors affecting payment will be discussed. Costing methodologies, revenue cycle management, purchasing strategies, budgeting, and variance analysis applied to health care are examined. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HCMG630 | |
HCMG770 | This course integrates the knowledge and skills developed in previous courses in the Health Care Management program into the context of strategic management of health care organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the application of total quality management and/or continuous quality improvement initiatives in improving efficiency and cost containment in a health care setting. Tools for TQM and CQI will be discussed and demonstrated through casework. Students will be able to apply these methods to affect change throughout their organization. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HCMG630 | |
Strategic Management
Strategic Management (STRATMGT GRC)
12-18 Credits
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • STRATMGT GRC
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses are required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management:
• BUSN688 Quantitative Business Analysis (3 cr)
• MGMT653 Leading Organizations (3 cr)
*Students who completed GPMT499 and/or MGMT399 at the undergraduate level are not eligible to complete GPMT699 and/or MGMT699 and may not use either undergraduate class as a substitute for GPMT699 or MGMT699.
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GPMT699* or MGMT735 | Certified Project Manager Professional (PMP)® or Managing Projects | 3 |
HRMG700 | This course is designed to introduce the graduate student to the whole spectrum of human resources’ responsibilities and major functions. Topics include staffing, compensation, training, organizational development, employee and labor relations, human resources information systems, and global HR management. An emphasis will be placed upon learning the specific human resources’ disciplines and how to strategically apply that knowledge to solve organization-wide issues. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. | |
MGMT699* | Certified Manager (CM) Examination | 3 |
MGMT757 | This course is the study of how external influences and internal capabilities affect organizational strategies, tactics, and execution. This course covers topics surrounding supply chain management, process design, capacity planning and scheduling, inventory control, statistical process control, and quality assurance. Additionally, operations management's role in organizational performance is explored. Students will examine organizational challenges and opportunities in order to formulate strategies that sustain competitive advantage. In this course, students learn to apply the concepts by conducting a supply management simulation. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ACCT640, BUSN688, ECON625, and FINC620 |
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MGMT747 | This course studies sustainable business frameworks including the three-part bottom line; environmental, social and economic capital as drivers of business value creation and innovation. Sustainability best practices are explored at the national and global levels along with their implementation by businesses. The role of business and government sectors in fostering sustainability is examined. Disruptive innovation associated with clean technology and serving the poor at the base of the pyramid is also studied. Natural ecosystems processes and change are explored, along with human influences on climate change, land use, and resource extraction. Sustainability is examined from the perspective of one of the biggest business opportunities for present day companies. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fe |
Marketing
Marketing (MARKET GRC)
12-15 Credits
MARKETING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-15 CREDITS • MARKET GRC
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite course is required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Marketing:
• MKTG610 Marketing Strategies (3 cr)
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MKTG705 | This course examines the application of digital marketing tools to attract interest, influence consumers, and retain customers. Students will gain knowledge of customer relationship management using digital technology such as the Internet, social media, as well as emerging digital media platforms. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MKTG610 | |
MKTG723 | This course presents the theoretical and applied fundamentals of consumer and organizational behavior. Students will develop an understanding of how and why consumers and organizational buyers are influenced in the decision-making process. Emphasis is placed on internal and external behavior influencers including cultural and inter-cultural contexts, psychological and sociological influences, attitudinal as well as situational pressures and their impact on the consumer decision-making process. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MKTG610 | |
MKTG757 | This course provides students with strategies to define a brand’s position by focusing on developing a broad understanding of competitors, customer’s needs, and market opportunities. The student will explore new brand development, how to define a brand by utilizing customer and competitor analyses, how to create a sustainable market position, create and manage a brand, and identify brand equity dimensions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MKTG610 | |
MKTG775 | This course focuses on the study of the theoretical and practical application of integrated marketing communications. The strategy development includes exposure to the elements of the integrated marketing communications mix: advertising, sales promotion, public relations, interactive marketing, and personal selling. In addition, media strategy, creative strategy, integrated marketing communication objectives, and budget determination are explored. The course format includes case studies and/or group projects to exhibit topic comprehension. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MKTG610 |
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting (MAN ACCT GRC)
12 Credits
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-18 CREDITS • MAN ACCT GRC
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses are required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Managerial Accounting:
• ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr)
• FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr)
*ACCT761 and ACCT762 are only offered in a 15 week online format.
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ACCT625 | The course is an advanced level study in accounting information systems and the role it plays in management. Students will analyze the structure of accounting information, modularized by business functions and the organization structure. Students will learn to assess the adequacy of the control environment of the accounting information system. Students will also be exposed to topics on system analysis, design and implementation. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. | |
ACCT761 | Introduction to CMA Credential and CMA Learning System; Section A: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting; Section B: Performance Measurement; Section C: Cost Management; Section D: Internal Controls; Section E: Professional Ethics This course is primarily focused on preparing students to pass Part I of the CMA exam. This course is designed as a continuing study of cost management and cost control techniques. Included in the course is the study of management accounting planning and control techniques and decision-making and performance evaluation techniques. Such techniques include relevant costing, the budget process, capital budgeting, inventory and production management, and organizational performance evaluation. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate course in C | |
ACCT762 | Introduction to CMA Credential and CMA Learning System; Section A: Financial Statement Analysis; Section B: Corporate Finance; Section C: Decision Analysis and Risk Management; Section D: Investment Decisions; Section E: Professional Ethics This course is designed to enhance learning from earlier courses with a focus on financial statement analysis. Students are challenged to analyze financial statements with the ability to construct and communicate strategic decisions. Additionally they have to demonstrate an understanding of risk management throughout this process. Lastly, the students are taught to use this ability to ultimately make investment decisions. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate course in Cost Accounting, a completed bachelor’s degree in account | |
FINC750 | This course is designed to explore advanced methods and techniques used in the financial management of an organization: cash management, capitalization issues, and approaches to financial planning, mergers, acquisitions and multi-national financial management. Students learn to assess the financial operations and positions of an organization using various analysis methods. Special consideration is given to unusual trends and accounting issues. Case studies are utilized to analyze the various financial strategies used by organizations. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Prerequisite(s): FINC 620 |
Leadership Strategies
Leadership Strategies (LEADST GRC)
12-18 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-18 CREDITS • LEADST GRC
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses are required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Strategies:
• ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr) or FINC610 Budget and Finance Management (3 cr)
• MGMT653 Leading Organizations (3 cr) or HRMG700 Managing Human Resources (3 cr)
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MGMT735 | This course analyzes the knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful project leader. Methods of planning, executing, managing, and evaluating complex projects are studied in detail. Topics include project selection, project organizational structures, project scheduling and budgeting, workflow analysis, adhering to timelines, forming teams, negotiations and communications with team members, monitoring progress, and project auditing. This course utilizes MSProject software. Access to a PC platform is strongly recommended for this portion of the course. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ACCT640 or FINC610 | |
MGMT747 | This course studies sustainable business frameworks including the three-part bottom line; environmental, social and economic capital as drivers of business value creation and innovation. Sustainability best practices are explored at the national and global levels along with their implementation by businesses. The role of business and government sectors in fostering sustainability is examined. Disruptive innovation associated with clean technology and serving the poor at the base of the pyramid is also studied. Natural ecosystems processes and change are explored, along with human influences on climate change, land use, and resource extraction. Sustainability is examined from the perspective of one of the biggest business opportunities for present day companies. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fe | |
MGMT760 | An interdisciplinary approach to organization design and development serves as the foundation to evaluate organization performance at many levels. This class emphasizes the alignment of organizational design objectives, which focus on structure and systems to improve efficiency, with organizational development objectives to improve individual performance, group effectiveness and organizational culture. Within the context of an organization’s mission and stakeholder set, the influence of different structures and systems on organizational culture and communication are evaluated to identify the optimum design that will support long term performance and development goals. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HRMG700 or MGMT653 | |
MGMT775 | The nature of the global economy and constantly changing environments results in organizations that must be adaptable to be successful. Nothing changes until people’s behaviors change. This course will focus on the role a transformational leader plays in creating a culture of change and managing change. Transformational leaders direct change by creating a compelling shared vision and effectively communicating this vision to all stakeholders. The full range of transformational leadership behaviors and strategies to build and sustain a culture that embraces change will be explored. Case studies and real-life scenarios will be used to better understand resistance to change, change obstacles, ethical ramifications, and how a leader can anticipate and overcome these challenges. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MGMT653 or MGMT760 |
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management (HR MGMT GRC)
12-21 Credits
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-21 CREDITS • HR MGMT GRC
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses are required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
• ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr)
• FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr)
• LEGL710 Ethical and Legal Framework for 21st Century Business (3 cr)
*Please note: Due to the limited course work for the graduate certificate, this program is not considered aligned with SHRM requirements. If you are interested in taking the SHRM Certified Professional examination, please see your advisor to determine eligibility.
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HRMG700 | This course is designed to introduce the graduate student to the whole spectrum of human resources’ responsibilities and major functions. Topics include staffing, compensation, training, organizational development, employee and labor relations, human resources information systems, and global HR management. An emphasis will be placed upon learning the specific human resources’ disciplines and how to strategically apply that knowledge to solve organization-wide issues. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. | |
HRMG720 | This course covers employer and employee related issues through an examination of major federal and state laws governing the employment relationship such as: National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Emphasis is placed on the strategic planning and management problem-solving skills required for hiring, directing and terminating workers in both non-union and union environments. Students will consider short and long-term legal and ethical consequences of legal compliance and noncompliance. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HRMG700 and LEGL710 | |
HRMG725 | This course examines the purpose, design, funding and administration of compensation and benefit programs offered to employees by their employers. In addition, this course examines the coordination of employer benefits with social insurance programs established and administered by the state. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Prerequisite(s): FINC 620 and HRMG 700 | |
HRMG750 | In this course, students will apply behavioral and social theories to the analysis of individual, interpersonal and group behavior in the workplace. Students will examine current philosophies in self-directed work teams, implementation of a technical workforce, and evaluation of an organization’s knowledge and retention of that knowledge. In addition, the course will explore training demands, which will determine the training needs of an organization. The development of training programs will utilize current techniques for implementation of the training and help set objectives to evaluate staffing and cost-effectiveness, as well as measuring the training programs’ value. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HRMG700 |
Finance
Finance (FINANCE GRC)
12-21 Credits
FINANCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-21 CREDITS • FINANCE GRC
Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses are required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Finance.
• ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr)
• ECON625 Managerial Economics (3 cr)
• FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr)
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FINC622 | This course will introduce students to the financial system to include financial markets, financial institutions, and central banking. Students garner an understanding of the unique role of banks in the financial system. Also deliberated within the course is the relevance of the United States central bank (a.k.a. the Federal Reserve System) and related central banking topics. Money, Banking, & Treasury Management includes the problems of money and prices, proper organization and functioning of commercial banking and Federal Reserve systems, problems of monetary standards, and credit control and recent monetary and banking trends. The overall relationships and dominance of the workings of the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy and the resulting impacts on the economy are examined. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much- | |
FINC738 | This course is designed to provide the framework for success in the mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations field. Students will develop an understanding of the consequences, duties and ethical behavior in this environment. Formal business valuation methods will be presented and applied. Strategies to grow or restructure a firm domestically and internationally will be examined. A formal due diligence process will be understood that will demonstrate real options and the impact of those decisions. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. | |
FINC750 | This course is designed to explore advanced methods and techniques used in the financial management of an organization: cash management, capitalization issues, and approaches to financial planning, mergers, acquisitions and multi-national financial management. Students learn to assess the financial operations and positions of an organization using various analysis methods. Special consideration is given to unusual trends and accounting issues. Case studies are utilized to analyze the various financial strategies used by organizations. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Prerequisite(s): FINC 620 | |
FINC765 | Students acquire the analytical tools needed to understand why the financial marketplace behaves as it does and how financial decisions should be made. This course describes how today's financial markets operate and where they appear to be headed, as well as how money and capital markets around the globe work to facilitate savings and investments, make payments, supply credit, accumulate wealth, supply liquidity, protect against risk, and support public policy. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Prerequisite(s): FINC 620 |
Business Essentials
Business Essentials (BUS ESS GRC)
12 Credits
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • BUS ESS GRC
This Graduate Certificate provides a general study of the contemporary theories and concepts in an organization or business. The certificate provides the general review of the basic concepts of marketing and management. In addition, the certificate will introduce the principles of financial accounting, emphasizing the understanding and interpretation of financial data, as well as the fundamental concept of financial management and the basic statistics necessary for business. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including probabilities of random events are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
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12 Credits | |
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ACCT510 | This course introduces the principles of financial accounting, emphasizing the understanding and interpretation of financial data. Students also learn journal entries, adjustments, and an understanding of the complete accounting cycle. Financial concepts are covered, as well as basic concepts for the analysis of financial statements. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. | |
BUSN520 | This course is a study of the contemporary theories and concepts in marketing and management. Major areas of study in marketing include the environment in which the firm competes and how the firm uses market segmentation, product and service development, and pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies to maximize sales and profits. The study of management includes the manager’s roles and responsibilities in performing the five universal functions of management, which are planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. The student also explores ethics and corporate responsibility and the framework for a systematic approach to marketing and management decision-making. Note: BUSN610 is a graduate level business elective for the Master of Science in Nursing program only. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. | |
FINC510 | This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of financial management. The topics covered are financial statement analysis, the term structure of interest rates, time value of money, risk and return, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, financing issues such as working capital policy, capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, and related topics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ACCT510 or successful completion of undergraduate equivalent coursework | |
STAT500 | This is the basic statistics course for graduate students who have never had statistics or for those who need a refresher course. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. The probabilities of random events and the percentiles of random measure are derived, analyzed, and used either to ascertain unknown current state of affairs or to anticipate future outcomes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. |