The course is an overview of the program and orients the new student into the Apollos University (AU) graduate program. It is designed to provide the new graduate-level student the opportunity to develop the skills and strategies that will ensure their academic success within the AU graduate program. Topics covered include: introduction to the AU online system, internal and external resources, introduction to AU writing style, introduction to a case method analysis procedure, and APA policies and procedures. All students entering the graduate program must successfully complete this course prior to beginning other courses within their program.

This course addresses financial and accounting concepts and their applications to the management of an organization, and presents a framework for financial decisions the organization. The student will analyze and evaluate the various managerial aspects of accounting and finance using an academic approach. The three key components of the course include an overview of accounting, an overview of the fundamental concepts of financial management, and the theories and applications that are closely tied to managerial accounting and finance. The student will then use the course assignments to gain practical exposure to such theories as capital structure, market efficiency, investments, risk/mitigation management, corporate restructuring, and corporate governance.

This course surveys and analyzes the major themes that are found within today’s international business environment. The student will be submerged into the four major subject areas of global business issues and strategies which are management, economics, political science, and strategy. The coursework develops the student’s critical thinking skills using a combination of case studies, journal articles, class discussion questions, and a Course Research Project paper. The course provides the student with a global perspective that can be utilized as either a practitioner or as a scholar.

This course examines business ethics and leadership from both theoretical and applied perspectives. The student uses fundamental ethical theory to analyze, discuss, and draw conclusions concerning contemporary business phenomena and current events. The course allows the student to examine differing ethical approaches to business issues such as corporate responsibility, corporate accountability, human resources, and international business through a variety of lenses. The focus throughout the course is on developing a baseline for ethical leadership.

This course focuses on creating the value proposition as a driver of sustainable competitive advantage. Topics include translating key emerging trends into business opportunities; strategic challenges of global expansion; opportunities and constraints posed by regulatory change; competitor intelligence; scenario planning/planning for multiple futures; maximizing core business value; differentiating the value proposition; distribution channel development and integration; tailoring the value chain; building successful strategic alliances; and off-shoring models and approaches. The Course Research Paper affords the student the opportunity to academic but practical experience in the development and implementation of the corporate strategy of a corporation.

This class provides the doctoral student with an in-depth survey of the engineering design and supplier integration strategies that are necessary in the design and development of the supply chain for purchasing, materials, and logistics systems. Course case studies include analyzing and critiquing the strategies used by various companies in the development of their supply chain system.  Course topics included: engineering design & supplier strategies, supply chain design and cost management implications, supply chain management design & strategies, sustainability issues, supply chain analysis project, systems approach, global supply chain issues, and trends in supply chain design.

This course addresses the key components of marketing strategy and tactics which are identification, analysis, and selection of target markets and planning, implementing, and evaluating a marketing strategy. The student will examine the major forces impacting marketing strategy, such as electronic marketing and multi-media marketing, face-to-face marketing, consumer trends, and competition. The Course Research Project for this class helps the student obtain practical marketing experience by performing research on a specific company or industry and then developing a marketing plan which incorporates the research as well as the student’s knowledge of marketing.

This course provides the student with an in-depth overview of the theories and concepts of leadership through behavior theory and business practice learning. The balancing of people and task-related skills necessary for influencing others to get their job done efficiently and effectively will be explored. Students will identify and hone their personal leadership skills, creativity, charisma, and other leadership skills that are necessary to be an effective leader.

The course aims at providing students with a comprehensive view of how international corporate financial markets work and how MultiNational Enterprises (MNEs) tap international markets for raising capital, hedging risks and defining their investment decisions.

This course surveys the field of project management and prepares the student to work in and lead a project team.  The course surveys the tools to plan, monitor and control project schedules, manage resources, budgets and specifications. The assignments provide the opportunity for the student to learn to develop effective plans that first identify the need for a project and second identify the project scope, constraints, stakeholders, and risks/risk mitigation plans.

This course analyzes various aspects of human development and behavior such as human capital acquisition, development, and retention from theoretical, best practices, and business results perspectives. Through the use of the class discussions, case studies, and academic research, the student will gain an appreciation of the managerial aspects of personnel planning and job analysis, personnel selection, performance appraisal, and training and development from the vantage point of the manager. The Course Research Project offers the student with the opportunity to explore and synthesize such topics as establishing high performance cultures, systems dynamics models, innovative compensation and reward strategies, and return-on-investment metrics.

This course examines the dimensions and culture of an organization and the group dynamics that help shape it. The leader’s role in developing, maintaining, or changing the culture is explored and the student will use case studies and journal articles to apply the tools that are discussed within the course. These tools provide the student with the ability to measure the dimensions of an organization’s culture. The overall theme of the course is to provide an opportunity for the students to analyze their own leadership attributes and to further develop their ability to lead the organization. The Course Research Project affords the student the opportunity to analyze and further develop their leadership attributes within their current or future professional environment.

This course focuses on the organizational issues and applications that are related to developing IT strategy and managing IT staff and functions. It examines the research topics such as IT strategy formulation and business alignment; IT organization, structure, and governance; implementation and change management; organizational learning and knowledge management; and evaluation of IT impacts on the organization. The Course Research Project provides the student with the opportunity to perform academic research and develop a blueprint for a successful corporate IT department.

This course provides with business professional with a survey of the historical aspects of American business, its leaders, and the events of the world environment that helped mold the business world of the United States. The course places an emphasis on the historical aspects of the forces, both internal and external to the United States, create these opportunities and threats in which the businesses operated.

This course surveys the fundamental data skills and analytical capabilities needed for graduate-level research. The focus is on reviewing published research using basic statistical techniques and determining the appropriate techniques for a given situation. It covers data mining and analysis, sampling, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, and selected nonparametric tests.  The student will obtain practical business research experience while completing the Course Research Project for the course. (This course cannot be transferred into AU)

This course presents an overview of the general approaches to research methodology for doctoral-level research. Learners investigate the quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodology approaches to rigorous scholarly inquiry in their field. Emphasis is placed on reliability, validity, dependability and ethical considerations for developing dissertation designs. The student analyzes the relevance and appropriateness of specific research methodologies for use in their dissertation. The Course Research Project for this course will build upon the project that was started in RES 9311 and affords the student the opportunity to apply the theories they are learning. (Prerequisite: RES 9311 – This course cannot be transferred into AU)

This is the first of four online seminars designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform sounds research and document their findings in the APA format. Learning to write well is important, and students can make great strides in stylistic improvement if they are not constantly concerned with proper format. Therefore, this seminar is designed to provide the student with the skills needed to understand and master the stylistic requirements of the APA format.

It provides the student with an in-depth overview of the doctoral research methodology. The seminar covers the following areas: research study methods; development of problem statements, research questions and hypotheses; testing methods; populations and samples; as well as the value of the research to the study on the student’s profession and society. The student will come away from the seminar with an outline and methodology plan that will evolve into the student’s doctoral dissertations project. (Prerequisite RES 9311)

This seminar is designed to provide the doctoral student with an overview of the entire dissertation project from proposal to submission of the final project. The key areas of focus in this seminar are the design of the sections of the dissertation with emphasis on the requirements for Chapters 1, 2, and 3. The student will utilize the plan that was developed in DOC 8001 and work on expanding the outline to ensure that the proposal methodology is synthesized. (Prerequisite DOC 8002)

This seminar is designed to facilitate the process form an approved proposal to the final submission of the dissertation project. The student will receive an in depth overview of the requirements for Chapters 4 and 5. The required content and format are reviewed and practiced. The student will develop a template for the final two chapters of their dissertation. (Prerequisite DOC 8003)

This course is a directed study course and is intended for the student’s that have completed the draft of their dissertation proposal and received an agreement to proceed by the student’s chair. The areas of focus of this course will be the items that are needed in order to finalize the dissertation proposal. The course will provide the opportunity and information for the student to prepare and submit the IRB application and to complete the dissertation proposal. The course is completed only when the student schedules and passes the Dissertation Proposal Conference with the dissertation committee. Prerequisite: RES 9350. (The course can be retaken as needed)

This final course is a directed study course and is intended for the doctoral student that has passed the dissertation proposal conference and completed the planned research for the dissertation. During this course the student will receive the support that is needed in order to revise, if needed, the proposal chapters 1, 2, and 3. The student will then complete chapters 4 and 5 and submit the draft of the dissertation project to the entire committee for review and approval. A major milestone of the course is the successful completion of the Dissertation Committee Conference (Oral Defense). Once the dissertation is approved by the committee, the chair and committee format specialist will work with the student to ensure the dissertation manuscript will be ready to submit to the Apollos University for publication. Prerequisites: RES 9360. (The course can be retaken as needed)

The course is an overview of the program and orients the new student into the Apollos University (AU) graduate program. It is designed to provide the new graduate-level student the opportunity to develop the skills and strategies that will ensure their academic success within the AU graduate program. Topics covered include: introduction to the AU online system, internal and external resources, introduction to AU writing style, introduction to a case method analysis procedure, and APA policies and procedures. All students entering the graduate program must successfully complete this course prior to beginning other courses within their program.

The course provides the student with a practical understanding of production and operations management concepts and tools and focuses on effective management within today’s competitive, global environment. It addresses concepts and methods to support the management of operations in both service and manufacturing environments. Understanding the organizational processes and how production and operations management is embedded into the overall strategy of the organization is paramount to the success of the organization. Some of the concepts and tools studied in the course are: linear programming, queuing theory, PERT/CPM, decision theory, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing.

The course provides an overview and insight into the international environment of business including cultural, economic, financial, political, legal, and ethical issues that cut across the functional areas of business such as management, marketing, finance, and accounting. It examinations the opportunities and threats that exist for both large and small businesses engaged in international and or global business activities.

This course is the capstone course for the MBA program and is the final course taken in the program. It provides the student with the opportunity to consolidate and utilize the knowledge, tools and concepts that the program provides. In this course the student will complete a detailed case analysis while developing a business strategy which includes concepts and tools such as macro environmental scanning, industry and competitive analysis, value chain analysis, SWOT analysis, identification of critical success factors and driving forces, and development of strategic alternatives and recommendations. Throughout the course the student applies these concepts and tools as they develop the strategic profile for the company or industry that is described in the case study. (Prerequisite: Senior standing or written permission from the Dean of the School of Business).

This course provides with business professional with a survey of the historical aspects of American business, its leaders, and the events of the world environment that helped mold the business world of the United States. The course places an emphasis on the historical aspects of the forces, both internal and external to the United States, create these opportunities and threats in which the businesses operated.

The course provides student with an overview of the theories found within the study of leadership and management during periods of transition. The course explores and analyzes the attributes found in successful leaders and how the leaders deal with periods of transition. The students explore current theories and strategies for leading an organization through a period of change and the course provides them with the tools to improve their own managerial and leadership skills.

The course concentrates on the marketing concept and its impact on the strategic decision-making process of the firm. This course emphasizes planning and managing market activities of multi-product firms and provides an understanding of the fundamental issues, which influence marketing decisions. The specifics of implementing a marketing plan (product, price, promotion, and distribution) are discussed using management cases. In addition, the effects of the global marketplace and sources of marketing research information are discussed.

The course provides the student with the background knowledge and guidelines that will enable them to analyze their organizational environment and develop effective management communication strategies. It will provide the skills that will allow the student to analyze their environments, develop their management communications strategy, apply the strategy and formulate alternative approaches. Both oral and written communications are covered at five levels: intra-personal, interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural. Concepts from several academic disciplines along with actual managerial examples from a variety of organizations are examined. The course includes current topics of concerns for ethics, increasing diversity, greater job stress, and technological advances and how these topics affect our organizational communications.

The course provides the student with information about individual behavior within the context of the business environment. The course surveys current trends and issues that affect today’s businesses. Topics covered are group behavior, high performance teams, goal-framing effects, perceptions, motivation, leadership, and organizational design and change.

The course provides the student with an overview of the paradigms in organizational group dynamics. It will explore the way in which humans act and organize themselves into groups. It will explore the "norms" that are utilized by organizations and the forces leaders exert upon those organizations. The course is designed to create an understanding of the interactive forces that affect and influence organizations.

This course builds on the leadership, business, and management concepts contained in the MSOM program. It provides the student with the opportunity to synthesize prior learning and experiences, both personal and professional. It will allow the student to expand personal thinking and explore the arena of leadership and how it will impact the future of the individual, the organization, and the world.

The course is an overview of the program and orients the new student into the Apollos University (AU) graduate program. It is designed to provide the new graduate-level student the opportunity to develop the skills and strategies that will ensure their academic success within the AU graduate program. Topics covered include: introduction to the AU online system, internal and external resources, introduction to AU writing style, introduction to a case method analysis procedure, and APA policies and procedures. All students entering the graduate program must successfully complete this course prior to beginning other courses within their program.

This course is the capstone course for the MBA program and is the final course taken in the program. It provides the student with the opportunity to consolidate and utilize the knowledge, tools and concepts that the program provides. In this course the student will complete a detailed case analysis while developing a business strategy which includes concepts and tools such as macro environmental scanning, industry and competitive analysis, value chain analysis, SWOT analysis, identification of critical success factors and driving forces, and development of strategic alternatives and recommendations. Throughout the course the student applies these concepts and tools as they develop the strategic profile for the company or industry that is described in the case study. (Prerequisite: Senior standing or written permission from the Dean of the School of Business).

This course provides with business professional with a survey of the historical aspects of American business, its leaders, and the events of the world environment that helped mold the business world of the United States. The course places an emphasis on the historical aspects of the forces, both internal and external to the United States, create these opportunities and threats in which the businesses operated.

This course explores entrepreneurship and innovation as it relates to the leadership of an organization. This is accomplished by analyzing the entrepreneurial mind in both an individual and organizational environment.  The course take developmental cycle of an entrepreneurial organization or organizational unit, including the stages of resource development, launching, managing growth and evaluating progress. Approaches to problem- solving are developed with applications made to organizational responsibilities and personal growth.

The course provides the student with the background knowledge and guidelines that will enable them to analyze their organizational environment and develop effective management communication strategies. It will provide the skills that will allow the student to analyze their environments, develop their management communications strategy, apply the strategy and formulate alternative approaches. Both oral and written communications are covered at five levels: intra-personal, interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural. Concepts from several academic disciplines along with actual managerial examples from a variety of organizations are examined. The course includes current topics of concerns for ethics, increasing diversity, greater job stress, and technological advances and how these topics affect our organizational communications.

This course focuses on organizational planning, staff acquisition, and team development, which includes assigning project roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships, staffing, motivation, leadership, team development, and conflict resolution. Learners gain an understanding of the processes required to make effective use of people and resources on a project. The relationship between human resource management and project management are explored along with how it relates to the project life cycle. Techniques are covered regarding interfacing with project stakeholders, designing effective organizational structures, dealing with conflict on projects, communication, and managing stress. Practical self-assessment exercises are used to determine learners' communication, conflict resolution, and leadership styles in addition to power orientation, personality type, and motivation to manage.

The course provides the student with an overview of the paradigms in organizational group dynamics. It will explore the way in which humans act and organize themselves into groups. It will explore the "norms" that are utilized by organizations and the forces leaders exert upon those organizations. The course is designed to create an understanding of the interactive forces that affect and influence organizations.

This course provides the tools and skills each student needs to examine and fully develop their analytical skills. It explores the skills of the critical thinking and decision-making process and provides the students with concrete skills that can enhance their decision-making abilities. These skills will allow them to identify and solve organizational problems and enhance their strategic thinking abilities. Topics include problem identification, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and ethical implications.

This course provides the skills and tools required by today’s leaders to move from managing yesterday’s organizations to leading the organization to its greatest capacity. The student will participate in projects that will allow them to understand how to move an organization through a vision into action. Focus will be placed on evaluating and developing the students own leadership skills and how to project the appropriate leadership image that will motivate and inspire others.

The course provides student with an overview of the theories found within the study of leadership and management during periods of transition. The course explores and analyzes the attributes found in successful leaders and how the leaders deal with periods of transition. The students explore current theories and strategies for leading an organization through a period of change and the course provides them with the tools to improve their own managerial and leadership skills.

This course builds on the leadership, business, and management concepts contained in the MSOM program. It provides the student with the opportunity to synthesize prior learning and experiences, both personal and professional. It will allow the student to expand personal thinking and explore the arena of leadership and how it will impact the future of the individual, the organization, and the world.

This course provides the opportunity for the student to select a topic that broadens or encapsulates the MSOM program learning goals through the use of a case study or real world project. The topic and course content will be approved by the student’s advisor as well as by the professor that will facilitate the student’s project.