{"id":377,"date":"2017-02-01T14:50:40","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T19:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/?page_id=377"},"modified":"2019-11-22T14:15:11","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T19:15:11","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"

MBA Concentrations<\/h2>\n

Note: Core courses are considered Level I and must be taken before concentration courses.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Concentrations (Level II)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The following concentrations may be included as part of the MBA, MSA or dual MBA\/MSA degrees. All are 9 credits, with the exception of Health Care Administration being 12 credits. A second concentration prior to the degree being awarded requires an additional 6 credits above those required for the specific graduate program.<\/span><\/p>\n

Concentrations are composed of at least one required course and two or three additional courses to complete the concentration as noted below. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/colgroup>
Business Analytics (all courses required)<\/span><\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-510<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Intro to Data Science and AI<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-520<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Data Analysis and Decision Modeling<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or\u00a0GB-503<\/span><\/div><\/td>
 Statistics for Managers<\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-542<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Python in Data Science<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-640<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Predictive Analytic & Financial Modeling<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-680<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Marketing Analytics & Operation Research<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or\u00a0DS-620<\/span><\/div><\/td>
 Data Visualization<\/td><\/tr>\n
Cyber Security (take 5 of the following)<\/span><\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>\n
CY-510<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Cyber Security Planning & Risk Analysis<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
CY-520<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Cyber Security Ethical & Legal Concerns<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
CY-530<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Cryptography<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
CY-540<\/span><\/div><\/td>
International Communication & Networking<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
CY-610<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
CY-630<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Disaster Recovery<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
CY-640<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Cybercrime and Digital Forensics<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Data Science<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-510<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Intro to Data Science and AI<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-530<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Data Management Systems<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-542<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Python in Data Science<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-590<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Data Structures and Algorithms I<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Finance<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-535<\/span><\/div><\/td>
International Finance (required)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or\u00a0FN-524<\/span><\/div><\/td>
 International Finance<\/td><\/tr>\n
AC-570<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Financial Statement Analysis<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-565<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Derivative Markets<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-570<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Investment Analysis<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or\u00a0FN-514<\/span><\/div><\/td>
 Financial Engineering and Derivatives<\/td><\/tr>\n
or\u00a0FN-512<\/span><\/div><\/td>
 Adv Investment Analysis & Portfolio Mgmt<\/td><\/tr>\n
Health Care Administration (all courses are required)<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-671<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Health Care Financing & Risk Management<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-672<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Current Issues & Policies in Health Care<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-673<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Health Care Administration<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-674<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Health Care Administration II<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Human Resources Management (all courses are required)<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-619<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Employment Law<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-620<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Leadership<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-621<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Human Resources<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-632<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Negotiations & Conflict Resolution<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
International Business<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-625<\/span><\/div><\/td>
International Business (required)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Choose two of the following:<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-535<\/span><\/div><\/td>
International Finance<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-643<\/span><\/div><\/td>
International Marketing<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-697<\/span><\/div><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Management<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-620<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Leadership<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Choose three of the following:<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-623<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Entrepreneurship & Innovation<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-628<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Organizational Theory<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-632<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Negotiations & Conflict Resolution<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-633<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Executives in Residence Seminar I<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
or\u00a0GB-634<\/span><\/div><\/td>
 <\/td><\/tr>\n
Marketing Intelligence<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-641<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Marketing Strategy (required)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Choose two of the following:<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-555<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Personal Branding<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-643<\/span><\/div><\/td>
International Marketing<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-645<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Marketing Research<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Project Management<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-567<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Introduction to Project Management<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-620<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Leadership<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-576<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Project Portfolio Tools & Technology<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-631<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Risk Management and Insurance<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Risk Management<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-629<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Enterprise Risk Management (required)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Choose three of the following:<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
AC-541<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Internal Controls \/ Sarbox<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-630<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Strategic Risk Management<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-631<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Risk Management and Insurance<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-646<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Crisis Communications<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Artificial Intelligence & Strategic Management<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-580<\/span><\/div><\/td>
AI for Managers<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-585<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Generative AI<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-605<\/span><\/div><\/td>
AI Applications in Business<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-505<\/span><\/div><\/td>
<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-580<\/span><\/div><\/td>
AI for Managers<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-687<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-585<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Generative AI<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
DS-630<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Machine Learning<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-605<\/span><\/div><\/td>
AI Applications in Business<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
Nonprofit Management<\/span><\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-520<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Nonprofit Management<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-539<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Financial Management in Nonprofit Sector<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-619<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Employment Law<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n
GB-554<\/span><\/div><\/td>
Strategic Marketing: Nonprofit Sector<\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n

Capstone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
GB-699<\/span> Corporate Strategy: Initiation to Implementation, included within the program core<\/span><\/td><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n

Electives - 0-3 credits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The number of elective credits varies by concentration.<\/span>\u00a0 Any course listed in the Graduate Business curriculum with a course prefix of AC or GB can be selected to round-out and broaden the student's knowledge.<\/p>\n

Accountancy Concentrations<\/h2>\n

Prof. Philip C. Sookram, M.Acc., C.P.A., Director<\/em>, Master of Science in Accounting Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Filomena Durso, Associate Director<\/em>, Master of Business Administration Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The MS in Accounting (MSA) is a 30 credit-hour program providing individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with the changes in the practice of accounting.\u00a0 A unique feature of the program is its focus on risk management and compliance issues, preparing individuals for the growing complexities of the corporate world. A candidate may select a concentration other than Risk Management from one of the other areas of specialization such as Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration.<\/span><\/p>\n

An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n

A candidate can combine the MSA with the MBA, thereby gaining the knowledge and skills required for professional accounting, while also developing an understanding of the broader management context. This will better prepare a graduate for senior management roles. A diploma for each degree is issued by the University at the same time the degree requirements are completed. When both degrees are pursued concurrently, a total of 54 credits is required, however, adding the MBA after graduation, may require slightly more credits.<\/span><\/p>\n

A candidate who has an MBA from another institution may complete the MS in Accounting degree program in 24 credits as 6 credits may be considered for waivers at the discretion of the Program Director.<\/span><\/p>\n

Level I: Core Courses (15 Credits)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

These courses provide the foundation for the MS in Accounting.\u00a0 It is highly recommended that a student follow these courses in sequence.<\/p>\n<\/colgroup>
AC-501<\/span><\/td>Managerial Accounting *<\/sup><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
AC-520<\/span><\/td>Financial Accounting & Reporting<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
AC-541<\/span><\/td>Internal Controls \/ Sarbox<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
AC-543<\/span><\/td>Forensic Accounting\/Internal Auditing<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
AC-553<\/span><\/td>Corporate & Partnership Taxation<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>\n
Total Credits<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n

Level II: Concentration (9-12 Credits)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Concentrations focus the candidate on a specific area to achieve depth of knowledge. Concentrations are available in Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Health Care Administration, and Risk Management. Candidates may follow the recommended courses below or may work with the Program Director to design a concentration to meet specific goals and reflect individual backgrounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An additional concentration may be added prior to the degree being awarded and requires an additional 6 credits over the standard degree credits. The additional concentration also can be pursued after the degree is granted, however, as this represents only six credits, federal financial aid is not applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Electives (3-6 Credits)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Two courses from within the Graduate Business curriculum with a course prefix of AC or GB can be selected to round-out and broaden the student's knowledge. Other courses may be considered at the discretion of the Program Director.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional Concentrations<\/h2>\n

Candidates may choose to add additional concentrations to their program of study. Each additional concentration requires 6 additional credits (12 credits for Health Care Administration). The concentration is noted on the transcript.<\/span><\/p>\n

Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter's alumni who have earned an MBA or MSA from Â鶹´«Ã½AVÂ鶹´«Ã½AV may re-enroll for additional concentrations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:<\/span> A concentration taken after a degree has been awarded is not eligible for federal financial aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. You will be expected to settle your account using cash, employer tuition reimbursement, private loans or other such funds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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