PLAN OF STUDY
MBA: Biotechnology and Health Industry Management Option
Students enrolled Prior to Summer 2012
The Master of Business Administration will be awarded upon successful completion of the
program, and added preparatory classes or conditions as required.
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The courses are not listed in sequential order, but students should complete the Pre-Program Requirements
(if required) prior to taking Core Courses.
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Students should complete the Core Courses prior to taking Advanced Courses, when possible.
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Students are required to meet all necessary prerequisites prior to enrolling in any given course (SEE
ATTACHED LIST).
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Completion of the SARI (Scholarship and Research Integrity) program is required of all students prior to
graduation.
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It is recommended that you meet in person or via phone with your faculty adviser once a year, and
also at the time you file your “Intent to Graduate”.
PLEASE CHECK PREREQUISITES BEFORE REGISTERING FOR COURSE
Pre-Program Requirements
Course #
Course Title
Met
Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
BA 517
Communication Skills for Management
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BUSAD 501
Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decision Making _______
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Exempt
Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
N/A
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CORE COURSES
Course #
MGMT 501*
Course Title
Behavioral Science in Business
*(Must be completed prior to any other core course except where noted.)
ACCTG 512
Fin. Acctg. & Theory Reporting Problems
As of summer 2012. ACCTG 512 is replaced by ACCTG 511 Financial and Managerial Accounting. MBA students who have
not yet taken ACCTG 512, should substitute ACCTG 511. These students have the choice of transitioning to the new curriculum
or substituting another course for ACCTG 524 within their existing program. Students who have taken ACCTG 512, please note
that ACCTG 524 is then a required course. Please see your advisor for guidance on the best alternative for your situation.
BUSAD 523
Prices and Markets
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FIN 531
Financial Management
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OPMGT510
Operations Management
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MKTG 500
Marketing Management
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Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
ADVANCED COURSES
Course #
Course Title
ACCTG 524
Managerial Accounting (SEE NOTE ABOVE)
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BUSAD 530
Biotechnology and Health Industry
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BUSAD 537
Management Information Systems
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PLAN OF STUDY
MBA: Biotechnology and Health Industry Management Option
Students enrolled Prior to Summer 2012
Course #
Course Title
Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
MANAGING & LEADING PEOPLE ELECTIVE
Select one course:
BUSAD 542
Global Intercultural Management
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BUSAD 545
Negotiation Strategies
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BUSAD 555
Full Range Leadership Development
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BUSAD 556
Diversity Leadership
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MGMT 523
Organizational Change
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MGMT 541
Human Resource Management
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MANAGING TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION ELECTIVE
Select one course:
BUSAD 558
Knowledge Management
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BUSAD 576
Ethical Issues in Information Technology
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BUSAD 577
Management of Information Technology
(Formerly MIS 539 Management of M I S)
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MGMT 573
Corporate Innovative Strategies
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BUSAD 578
Managing Business Processes
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(formerly BUSAD 597)
REQUIRED COURSE
BUSAD 534
Ethical Dimensions of Management in the Biotechnology
and Health Industry
HEALTH INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE
Select two courses:
BUSAD 511
New Ventures I
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BUSAD 835
Commercialization of Biopharmaceuticals
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HPA 836
Health Law
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BUSAD 578
Managing Business Processes
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(formerly BUSAD 597)
CAPSTONE
Select one course:
BUSAD 583
Future of the Biotechnology and Health Industry
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MGMT 571
Strategic Management
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□ Completion of SARI Module
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