164 information, externalities, moral hazard, and firm structure will also be discussed. The course includes both supplemental readings designed to illustrate real-world applications of the theoretical principles developed as well as in-class experiments in strategic behavior designed to illustrate certain theoretical conclusions. Prerequisite: MBA 6040 or equivalent coursework in economics. MBA 6510. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (3) This course engages class participants in a detailed study of the practices, techniques, policies and applications of theory in investments. Emphasis will be on an understanding of security markets, analysis, asset allocation, portfolio management and evaluation. Students will examine and apply investment tools and evaluate financial policies. Cases and applied research in the form of outside readings will assist students to focus on key issues and current topics. Prerequisite: MBA 6130 Financial Management. MBA 6520. International Business Field Studies (3) This course integrates international travel and site visits with the study of international business topics. Through readings, assignments, discussions, and visits to important business and cultural sites in the destination countries, the course builds understanding and competence in international business practices and managing across cultures. This course entails travel expenses beyond regular tuition and may be repeated when offered to a different world region. MBA 6530. E-Business (3) The Internet has become an important influence in the world. Business on the internet, in terms of operations, marketing, security, etc., has increased concomitandy in influence. This course will provide a foundation for understanding the possibilities and potential pitfalls for doing e-business. Recommended: MBA 6140 Marketing Strategy and MBA 6150 Logistics/Operations Management. MBA 6540. Negotiations (3) The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for class participants to develop their negotiating abilities for use in organizational and other settings. The course is premised on the assumption that negotiating concepts are best learned through practice which is grounded in rigorous analysis and reflection. While theoretical principles and concepts from various reference disciplines (such as social psychology, sociology, and economics) will be presented through lectures and readings, this course will focus primarily on improving practical skills. Class participants will not only learn to enhance their individual abilities in dyadic and group situations, but also to analyze contexts for the most effective application of these skills. MBA 6550. Managing and Improving Quality (3) This course examines how organizations can gain competitive advantage by improving the quality and productivity of their business processes, manufactured goods and service outputs. Customer-focused approaches for designing, controlling and improving processes are emphasized, together with other concepts and approaches of quality management. Specific topics include process analysis, problem-solving methods, variability and statistical process control, performance measurement, and quality management systems. Guest lectures from industry professionals, experiential learning exercises and cases from manufacturing and service industries will assist students in understanding key issues and current topics. Prerequisite: MBA 6041 or equivalent coursework in statistics. MBA 6560. Business Research for Market Strategy (3) This course is designed to develop core skills in (1) identifying, gathering, and analyzing customer, competitor, and environmental information and (2) using such information to formulate effective market/business strategies and plans. Instruction is provided in primary and secondary data gathering and analysis. Learning is promoted via practical discovery exercises and an extensive term project. Prerequisite: MBA 6140 or equivalent. MBA 6680. Graduate Consulting Project (3) F, S Graduate students are given the opportunity to consult with an existing organization, make recommendations for improvements, and assist in implementing changes in the organization. Students meet periodically with supervising faculty to review results. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. MBA 6800. Directed Study (13) Directed individual study and research on special topics related to business. May be repeated for a cumulative total of three credits. Prerequisite: Written approval of MBA program and instructor. SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY Chair: Dr. Ronald M. Mano Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 221 Telephone: Denise Furlow, 801-626-6072 Professors: E. DeVon Deppe, Ronald M. Mano, Kevin McBeth, Richard E. McDermott, James G. Swearingen; Associate Professors: Jefferson T. Davis, Larry Deppe, David Durkee; Assistant Professors: Matthew Mouritsen, Sandra Lee Swearingen; Instructor: Loisanne Kattelman I he School of Accountancy: (1) provides quality graduate and undergraduate instructional programs that prepare students for professional careers; (2) advances knowledge in accounting and business-related disciplines through instructional improvement and basic applied research; and (3) serves the school, college and university, and the business and economic community. The field of accounting encompasses the well-recognized profession of public accounting including auditing, management advisory services, and tax services; professional careers in industry such as management accounting (controllership), cost accounting, and internal auditing; careers in various governmental agencies and other accounting and business-related fields. Accounting is defined as the process of gathering, classifying, interpreting, and presenting information for decision-making purposes to diversified user groups. Professionals in public accounting in Utah encourage 30 semester hours beyond a baccalaureate degree. Students should take advantage of opportunities to prepare themselves to sit for one of three professional examinations (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and/or Certified Internal Auditor) at the culmination of their accounting program. Master of Professional Accountancy MASTER DEGREE An accounting professional in today's environment must possess a high level of technical competence, a sense of commitment to service, communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work well with people. To obtain the required body of knowledge and to develop the skills and abilities needed to be successful accounting professionals, serious consideration must be given to study beyond a four-year baccalaureate program. The Master of WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2003-2004 CATALOG