Evening MBA Curriculum and Calendar

Tucson: Thursday, January 15 - Sunday, January 18, 2009 (8:00am-5:30pm)

Phoenix: Thursday, January 29 - Sunday, February 1, 2009 (8:00am-5:30pm)

The detailed assessment and discovery process through which managers learn more about their specific leadership strengths as well as areas for development. The process leads to the creation of a learning plan to support the rest of the EvMBA experience, a guide for developing qualities specifically oriented around innovation and change management: empowerment, motivation and techniques for effectively building cohesive teams.

Tucson: January 26 - April 13, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm)

Phoenix: February 12 - April 30, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm)

This course provides an introduction to the financial accounting and reporting process from a user’s perspective.  It focuses on fundamental accounting concepts and principles.

Tucson: January 26 - February 16, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

Phoenix: February 12 - March 5, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

The goal is to learn how to communicate in both a written and verbal format with clarity and confidence.

Tucson: February 23 - April 13, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm); April 20, 2009 (4:00-10:00pm); April 27, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

Phoenix: March 12 - April 30, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm); May 7, 2009 (4:00-10:00pm); May 14, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

This course helps managers think about how to grow a profitable enterpriseby focusing on customers, competitors, and market opportunitiesusing the concepts and theories of “market-based management.”

Tucson: April 27 - July 6, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm) No class May 25, 2009

Phoenix: May 14 - July 16, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm)

Examination of industrial structure theory of prices under varying market conditions with application to business problems with emphasis on building and sustaining competitive advantage.

Tucson: May 4 - June 29, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm) No class May 25, 2009

Phoenix: May 21 - July 9, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

Integration of the basic principles and underlying theory of finance, with emphasis on analytical financial management of business firms and other organizations.

Tucson: July 6 - August 24, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

Phoenix: July 16 - September 3, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

Analysis and development of economic strategies to enhance the competitiveness of business enterprises.

Tucson: July 13 - August 24, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm)

Phoenix: July 23 - September 3, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm)

Development of project management skills, applied to an individual or group 8-month field project.

Tucson: August 31 - November 2, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm) No class October 19, 2009

Phoenix: September 10 - November 5, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm) No class October 15, 2009

Broaden perspectives on globalizing business and international integration. Enhance analytical and communication skills in approaching and resolving international issues.

BNAD 520: Project Management
8 months, 2 units
Faculty: Lori Dunlap

Tucson: August 31 - September 28, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

Phoenix: September 10 - October 1, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm)

Development of project management skills, applied to an individual or group field project

Tucson: October 5 - December 7, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm) No class October 19 or November 23, 2009

Phoenix: October 8 - December 10, 2009 (7:15-10:00pm) No class October 15 or November 26, 2009

Organizations use their operations to achieve their strategic objectives. While operations can be diverse, they have characteristics in common. This course focuses on those common attributes. The class will focus on managing processes, inventory, supply chain management, and the integration of operations with strategic issues.

Tucson: October 18 - October 22, 2009 (10/18 and 10/22, 8:00am-5:30pm; 10/19-10/21: 6:30-10:00pm)

Phoenix: October 11 - October 15, 2009 (10/11 and 10/15, 8:00am-5:30pm; 10/12-10/14: 6:30-10:00pm)

Teaches the dynamics of innovation while developing a project integrating all the skills and theories learned to date to present and justify to a mock board of directors composed of corporate and institutional representatives.

Tucson: November 9 - December 14, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm) Saturday, December 5th at Rocks and Ropes (8:00am-5:00pm) No class November 23, 2009

Phoenix: November 12 - December 17, 2009 (4:00-6:45pm) Saturday, December 12th at TBD (8:00am-5:00pm) No class November 26, 2009

The interactions, effects, and interrelationships of managers, employees, and organizational structures and systems.

Learn about business in a developing/emerging market by visiting with corporate leaders, financial institutional managers and governmental officials.  Compare and contrast business systems and how they are influenced by cultural values.

Tucson: January 25- March 15, 2010 (4:00-6:45pm) No Class January 18, 2010

Phoenix: January 21 - March 11, 2010 (4:00-6:45pm)

Concepts and analytic procedures necessary for the generation and use of accounting data in management planning and control.

Tucson: January 25- February 15, 2010 (7:15-10:00pm)

Phoenix: January 21 - February 11, 2010 (7:15-10:00pm)

Course addresses special topics in marketing with current managerial relevance. Such topics could include marketing decision models, marketing and electronic commerce, direct marketing, etc.

Tucson: February 22 - April 5, 2010 (7:15-10:00pm)

Phoenix:February 18 - April1, 2010 (7:15-10:00pm)

Portfolio theory with applications to the markets for equities, fixed income securities, and options. Explore risk analysis and investment strategies.

Tucson: March 22 - May 3, 2010 (4:00-6:45pm); May 24, 2010 (4:00-7:00pm)

Phoenix: March 18 - April 29, 2010 (4:00-6:45pm); May 20, 2010 (4:00-7:00pm)

This course provides students with a foundation and overview of how information technology may assist their organizations while addressing security issues.

Tucson: April 12 - June 7, 2010 (7:15-10:00pm) No Class May 31, 2010

Phoenix: April 8 - May 27, 2010 (7:15-10:00pm)

The goal of this course is to improve your negotiation skills by exploring the major concepts and theories of the psychology of negotiation and through class discussion and self-assessment.

Tucson: May 10 - June 28, 2010 (4:00-6:45pm) No Class May 31, 2010

Phoenix: May 6 - June 17, 2010 (4:00-6:45pm)

The major concepts and theories of psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict and its resolution.

Tucson: June 14 - June 28, 2010 (7:15-10:00pm); July 12 - July 19, 2010 (4:00-10:00pm) No Class July 5, 2010

Phoenix: June 3 - July 1, 2010 (7:15-10:00pm); June 24 - July 1, 2010 (4:00-10:00pm)

Learn and discuss the newest trends in business and technology that can affect your organization and its success.