Program Missions & Objectives

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Accounting and Information Management Undergraduate Program of The University of Texas at Dallas' School of Management is to provide accounting education. The Accounting and Information Management Undergraduate Program provides graduates that have achieved a senior level command of a variety of subfields of accounting. These graduates are leading innovators in the business world, adapting to the changing environment of Information Management.

2.1 Develop functional knowledge of their speciality: Students will develop functional knowledge of their major specialty, an appreciation of the interrelation of the functional areas, and broad-based current business knowledge.

2.2 Develop competency in communication: Students will develop competency in oral, written and interpersonal communications.

2.3 Analyze and intepret numerical data: Students will develop skills in analyzing and interpreting numerical data, and in reasoning and problem solving through mathematical processes.

2.4 Demonstrate basic applications of technology: Students will be proficient in the use of basic applications of technology.

2.5 Develop a regard for human values: Students will develop a regard for human values and the ability to make judgments based on ethical and environmental considerations.

2.6 Identify multicultural dimensions: Students will recognize the multicultural aspects and international dimensions of the societies and world in which we live and be familiar with knowledge and methods necessary to deal with related problems.

2.7 Analyze and intepret accounting information: Students will develop skills in analyzing and interpreting accounting information as well as an understanding of the decisions faced by various users of financial accounting information.

2.8 Develop competency in professional communications: Students will develop competency in professional communications and knowledge of career paths in accounting.

2.9 Apply accounting controls : Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic applications of accounting controls including technology and security controls as they relate to accounting information.

2.10 Apply financial principles : Students will demonstrate applications of financial principles including those used in the preparation of financial statements.

2.11 Demonstrate managerial accounting concepts: Students will demonstrate managerial accounting concepts and techniques used to support decision-making by managers.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Business Administration Program is to deliver high quality management education to a diverse undergraduate population. Students are challenged to think strategically and develop strong analytical skills. The program emphasizes technological proficiency, global awareness, ethical awareness and practical knowledge.

2.1 Develop functional knowledge of their major: Students will develop functional knowledge of their major specialty, an appreciation of the interrelation of the functional areas, and broad-based current business knowledge.

2.2 Develop competency in communication: Students will develop competency in oral, written and interpersonal communications.

2.3 Develop analytical skills to solve problems: Students will develop skills in analyzing and interpreting numerical data, and in reasoning and problem solving through mathematical processes.

2.4 Apply knowledge of technology applications: Students will be proficient in the use of basic applications of technology.

2.5 Develop the ability to make ethical judgments: Students will develop a regard for human values and the ability to make judgments based on ethical and environmental considerations.

2.6 Recognize multicultural dimensions: Students will recognize the multicultural aspects and international dimensions of the societies and world in which we live and be familiar with knowledge and methods necessary to deal with related problems.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Finance program is to provide students with both practical and theoretical training in financial decision making. Students who choose this program will develop the knowledge of how to make sound financial decisions and the analytical skills necessary to make such decisions given the resources available.

2.1 Develop functional knowledge of their major: Students will develop functional knowledge of their major specialty, an appreciation of the interrelation of the functional areas, and broad-based current business knowledge.

2.2 Develop competency in communication: Students will develop competency in oral, written and interpersonal communications.

2.3 Develop analytical skills to solve problems: Students will develop skills in analyzing and interpreting numerical data, and in reasoning and problem solving through mathematical processes.

2.4 Apply knowledge of technology applications: Students will be proficient in the use of basic applications of technology.

2.5 Develop ability to make ethical judgments: Students will develop a regard for human values and the ability to make judgments based on ethical and environmental considerations.

2.6 Recognize multicultural dimensions: Students will recognize the multicultural aspects and international dimensions of the societies and world in which we live and be familiar with knowledge and methods necessary to deal with related problems.

2.7 Develop an understanding of financial markets: Students will develop an understanding of financial markets, financial institutions, and their regulation.

2.8 Develop an understanding of investment management: Students will develop an understanding of investment management.

2.9 Develop an understanding of financial decisions: Students will develop an understanding of the financial decisions faced by companies and how they should be resolved.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Advanced International Program in Oil & Gas Financial Management, a non-degree certificate program, is to give participants from a wide variety of countries an improved understanding of accounting, financial and administrative issues pertaining to oil and gas operations including addressing a number of related economic, legal, taxation, budgeting, planning, auditing, information system, managerial and strategic planning aspects. A major objective is the exchange of experience and ideas among participants from a variety of oil-producing countries and their interaction with faculty.

2.1 Develop Understanding of Oil and Gas Accounting: Students will develop the understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures relating to various phases of oil and gas operations. They evaluate the diversity of financial reporting and disclosure practices around the world, international accounting classifications, foreign currency translation.

2.2 Develop Understanding of Oil and Gas Law and Tax: Students will develop the understanding of different contractual arrangements used to explore, develop and produce oil and gas including the fundamentals of licenses, concessions, risk service agreements and production sharing contracts. Students evaluate: the various taxation systems around the world.

2.3 Demonstrate Strategic and Tactical Planning: Students will demonstrate Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Performance Reporting. Students assess Project Financing; an appraisal of technical aspects of project evaluation, and details of project economics

2.4 Illustrate Int. Financing - Oil and Gas Operations: Students will illustrate project financing and capital requirements; financing techniques used by international lenders in the areas of petroleum development. Students evaluate the goals that corporate financial managers pursue in their investment and financing activities.

1. Mission Statement: C4ISN aims to promote university alliances with industry and government through education, research, and consultation, advance scientific and operational knowledge in intelligent supply networks for manufacturing and services management and be the knowledge portal for the supply chain community. Graduates are prepared for additional responsibilities or promotion either with their current employer or another employer. Industries employing graduates include manufacturing, consulting, services or software.

2.1 Articulate Define Phase : Students will be able to articulate Lean 6 Sigma Define phase activities and tools.

2.2 Articulate Measure and Analyze Phase : Students will be able to articulate Lean 6 Sigma Measure and Analyze phase activities and tools.

2.3 Articulate Control and Improve Phase: Students will be able to articulate Lean 6 Sigma Control and Improve phase activities and tools.

1. Mission Statement: Product Lifecycle Management aims to promote university alliances with industry and government through education, research, and consultation, advance scientific and operational knowledge in intelligent supply networks for manufacturing and services management and to become the knowledge portal for the supply chain community. Graduates are prepared for additional responsibilities or promotion either with their current employer or another employer. Industries employing graduates include manufacturing, consulting, services or software.

2.1 Articulate Product Life Cycle Mgm`t Processes: Students will clearly articulate product life cycle management processes, its challenges and opportunities.

2.2 Demonstrate Management Processes: Students will demonstrate a mastery of the management processes involved in PLM.

2.3 Demonstrate Use of Information Technology Tools: Students will demonstrate the effective use of information technology tools available in a PLM software implementation.

2.4 Master Processes in Portfolio Management: Students will master the challenges and processes involved in portfolio management and product cost management

2.5 Communicate Value Management: Students will communicate the financial and managerial accounting value proposition involved in a PLM implementation.

1. Mission Statement: The Online Sourcing Management Professional Certificate aims to promote university alliances with industry and government through education, research, and consultation, advance scientific and operational knowledge in intelligent supply networks for manufacturing and services management and become the knowledge portal for the supply chain community. Graduates are prepared for additional responsibilities or promotion either with their current employer or another employer. Industries employing graduates include manufacturing, consulting, services or software.

2.1 Learn Basics of Sourcing Management: Students will learn how to implement the basic concepts of sourcing management which include: 1) strategic sourcing, 2) price and cost analysis, 3) spend analysis, 4) tools for supply management, 5) supplier enablement and automation, 6) supplier selection, 7) competitive bidding, 8) risk management, 9) contract law, 10) contract management

2.2 Learn Advanced Concepts in Sourcing Management : Students will learn how to implement the advanced concepts in sourcing management which include: 1) business ethics, 2) strategic supply planning, 3) negotiations, 4) supply chain alignment, 5) new product introduction, 6) total cost of ownership, 7) supplier performance management, 8) quality systems, 9) logistics and supply chain management, 10) financial analysis110 uniform commercial code.

2.3 Apply Global Supply Strategies: Students will be able to distinguish and apply the skills necessary for developing global supply sources, international logistics and supply chain, and international trade.

1. Mission Statement: The Entrepreneurial Development Series is a practitioner-oriented program of education and skill development designed for entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, key employees in entrepreneurial firms, and managers in established firms seeking new growth opportunities through entrepreneurship. The objective of the program is to provide participants with a broad overview of the knowledge base required to successfully initiate, nurture and grow a technology-based entrepreneurial venture, illustrated with real-world examples provided by practitioners. The eight-week program is taught by venture capitalists, legal experts, UTD faculty, consultants and experienced entrepreneurs and startup executives.

2.1 Finding and Evaluating Opportunities: The student will be able to discuss and interpret the key concepts essential to the identification and evaluation of new venture opportunities and the protection of intellectual property.

2.2 Strategy, Market Research & Business Models: The student will be able to discuss and interpret the key concepts of business model design and validation, entrepreneurial marketing, market research, strategy and customer validation.

2.3 Product Dev., Pricing, Positioning & Customer Mgmt: The student will be able to discuss and interpret the key concepts of entrepreneurial market entry, positioning, value propositions and product development strategies.

2.4 Legal Issues, Recruiting, Hiring & Compensation: The student will be able to discuss and interpret the concepts of organizational design and the legal and regulatory considerations pertaining to organizational formation, recruiting, hiring and compensation.

2.5 Preparing the Business Plan and Investor Pitch: The student will be able to discuss and interpret the objectives and priorities of investors and the essential considerations in the development of the business plan and investor pitch.

2.6 Financing Startup and Growth: The student will be able to identify the various sources of venture financing, including angel investors, venture capitalists, banks and goverment programs, and discuss and interpret the opportunities, requirements, and expectations of each.

2.7 Managing the Emerging Enterprise: The student will be able to identify and discuss the issues, challenges and approaches to building a company from an early startup to an enterprise capable of sustained and profitable growth.

2.8 Entrepreneurial Leadership and Skills: The student will be able to discuss and interpret the essential concepts of entrepreneurial leadership, negotiation and investor and public relations.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Executive and Professional Coaching Program is to provide students with a thorough grounding in the theories, concepts and skills needed to perform individual and group coaching within an organizational setting; while simultaneously developing proficiency for credentialing by the International Coach Federation. UT-Dallas certificate recipients will be educated in the origin, development, techniques and theoretical underpinnings of coaching within a variety of organizational systems. These graduates are leaders in the field of Executive Coaching at a local, state and national level.

2.1 Knowledge Base of Professional Coaching: Students will be able to explain and describe the origin, development and structure of the coaching profession, including the 11 International Coach Federation core competencies.

2.2 Knowledge Base of Organizations : Students will develop the in-depth background and skills necessary to successfully demonstrate the techniques of coaching unique to organizational settings and 3rd party arrangements.

2.3 Advanced Coaching Models and Methods: Students will be able to distinguish and apply a variety of assessments, models and research practices utilized in organizational coaching.

1. Mission Statement: The Certificate of Leadership will provide experienced managers' skills development training in interpersonal communications, collaboration and leadership skills. Certificate recipients will be better equipped in the work place to lead teams, manage direct reports, and achieve the stated objects of their organizations mission and share the vision of their company's leadership team.

2.1 Develop Leadership Awareness: Students will develop awareness that leadership is a personal choice and a learned skill.

2.2 Differentiate between Managing and Leading: Students will be able to differentiate between managing and leading.

2.3 Analyze Role of Effective Leadership: Students will analyze their role in the company and build compelling evidence of the organizational value of effective leadership.

2.4 Apply Leadership Abilities: Students will be able to develop personal buy-in and motivation for applying leadership abilities.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Certificate of Management is to provide experienced managers with the thorough grounding of all functional areas necessary to be successful in the business world. The certificate program emulates the primary components of a traditional MBA program. The participants in the program will lean in a highly concentrated environment from senior members of the faculty who teach in the EMBA program the practical skills that they can use on a daily basis in the work force.

2.1 Apply Knowledge of Business and Management : Students will be able to apply knowledge of Business and Management including: The Concept of Business and Profit; Economics of a Market System; Goals and Strategy, The Management Process, Organizational Structure; Essential Management Tools and Techniques

2.2 Analyze Organizational and Operational Structures: Students will be able to analyze organizational and operational structures including, types of organizational structure, decision making and accountability, management tools and techniques, operational planning, value creation and strategic planning.

2.3 Implement IM and Accounting Systems: Students will apply lessons and concepts learned in class to be able to implement IM and accounting systems concepts that will include: knowledge management, MIS technology, software and systems; apply this knowledge to accounting, marketing and HR enterprise processes and solutions.

2.4 Financial Systems, Risk Mgm`t & Strategic Planning: Students will be able to understand financial systmes, risk management and strategic planning as it relates to: financial controls, evaluating risk, new markets and overcoming obstacles to value creation growth and ROI.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Executive Master of Science in Healthcare Management is to help physicians advance their professional careers by providing them with the critical business and interpersonal skills they need to become more effective leaders of their healthcare organizations.

2.1 Operating Management: Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to improve operating efficiency in a healthcare organization.

2.2 Financial Management: Students will demonstrate the ability to make financial decisions that create economic value.

2.3 Strategic Thinking: Students will demonstrate the strategic thinking skills required to create sustainable competitive advantage in a healthcare organization.

2.4 Leadership Effectiveness: Students will develop the interpersonal skills required to improve personal leadership effectiveness in a healthcare organization.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management is to help physicians advance their professional career by providing them with the critical business skills needed to become more effective leaders of their healthcare organizations. The Certificate is earned by completing any five of the nine classes which constitute the Master of Science in Healthcare Management. It is designed for experienced physician executives who wish to selectively improve their skills in one or more of the four Learning Goals of the Masters program.

2.1 Operating Management: Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to improve operating efficiency in a healthcare organization.

2.2 Financial Management: Students will demonstrate the ability to make financial decisions that create economic value.

2.3 Competitive Advantage: Students will demonstrate the strategic thinking skills required to create sustainable competitive advantage in a healthcare organization.

2.4 Personal and Organizational Effectiveness: Students will develop the interpersonal skills required to improve personal leadership effectiveness in a healthcare organization.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Graduate Certificate in Marketing Program is to provide executives, managers and entrepreneurs with specific avenues for career and professional development. The GCMP provides graduates the environment and tools to develop basic marketing skills, exposure to the latest marketing advances and trends as well as to teach relevant marketing concepts and philosophies. Another related objective of this program is to provide a forum for all participants to learn directly from some of the foremost academic and industry experts in their respective marketing areas as well as to provide stimulating and directed classroom discussions that bear on a range of relevant, current and topical marketing issues as used in the corporate environment.This Program is scheduled to begin 2007-2008.

2.1 Conceptual Understanding of Marketing Principles: Students will develop a thorough background of the basic principles of Marketing and their applications and to recognize their significance and scope in Marketing Management.

2.2 Ability to Evaluate and Apply Marketing Management: Students will demonstrate an ability to evaluate the Marketing Management functions and their role in a typical multi- function organization as well as their impact on business success. Students will develop the ability to apply specific marketing techniques and strategies.

2.3 Learn Marketing Knowledge Base and Content : Students will master the terminology and definitions of marketing and its influence on the consumer decision making process.

2.4 Learn Marketing Communication and Verbiage: Students will demonstrate effective Marketing communication skills in specific marketing contexts and formats using the relevant diction and terminology.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the MA in International Management Studies is to provide graduate education in international business. Program graduates receive masters level knowledge in general managerial skills and in international management, including studying the cultural, socio-political, economic, and geographic environments of international trade. These graduates have developed the skills needed for careers in international business, involving trade across national boundaries, management practices within foreign nations, and management on a global basis.

2.1 Develop basic knowledge of management : Students will develop a basic knowledge of management including accounting, finance, and marketing.

2.2 Assess economic differences in global environment: Students will be able to assess the economic differences present in the global business environment

2.3 Analyze cultural and political differences: Students will be able to analyze the cultural and political differences present in the global business environment

2.4 Determine strategies appropriate to environment: Students will determine the strategies appropriate to various environmental situations

2.5 Develop appreciation for advantages of diversity: Students will develop an appreciation for the advantages of a diverse, global environment

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Cohort Masters of Business Administration is to provide a broad management education plus the opportunity to concentrate in an area of interest. Program graduates receive masters level knowledge of the principles and techniques of finance, marketing, accounting, and statistics. Graduates master both the technical and the human aspects of management, learning how to apply cutting-edge technology and analytical methods as well as how to maximize organizational capabilities and global relationships. These graduates are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing, technology-driven, global society.

2.1 Develop broad-based knowledge of management: Students will develop a broad-based knowledge of management including accounting, finance, statistics and marketing.

2.2 Demonstrate strategic thinking : Students will demonstrate strategic thinking by applying business principles and techniques to develop and implement solutions to achieve business goals

2.3 Utilize the strengths of a global environment: Students will be able to utilize the strengths of a diverse, multicultural, global business environment

2.4 Develop the ability to leverage human capital: Students will develop the ability to leverage human capital

2.5 Develop the ability to make ethical decisions: Students will develop the ability to make decisions that meet ethical and legal standards of society

2.6 Demonstrate effective communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills in written and oral presentations

2.7 Develop the ability to apply analytical methods: Students will develop the ability to apply analytical methods to improve business decision making

1. Mission Statement: To provide you, our student, with an educational experience and a personal improvement experience that profoundly enhances your success on the job and that takes you as high in your career as you choose to go.

2.1 Functional Areas: Students will develop a broad-based knowledge of management including accounting, finance, statistics and marketing.

2.2 Strategic thinking: Students will demonstrate strategic thinking by applying business principles and techniques to develop and implement solutions to achieve business goals.

2.3 Global business: Develop awareness and knowledge--appropriate for business leaders--of the global and multicultural nature of business and develop awareness and knowledge of legal and ethical issues.

2.4 Leadership Skills: Develop leadership skills appropriate for a high change environment where teams are used extensively.

2.5 Legal and Ethical: Students will develop the ability to make decisions that meet ethical and legal standards of society.

2.6 Individual Development: Enhance the personal development of students. This includes interpersonal skills, communication skills, and mgmt skills.

2.7 Analytical Skills: Develop analytical skills for diagnosing and solving business problems and for developing recommendations.

2.8 Executive Perspective: Students will gain knowledge and skills for solving executive-level problems.

1. Mission Statement: The Global Leadership Executive MBA program (GLEMBA) delivers curriculum for a Masters of Business Administration degree specializing in international business for experienced professionals and managers. Program graduates receive master level knowledge of the principles and techniques of core business disciplines such as accounting, finance, and marketing and organizational behavior as well as the international application of these disciplines.Graduates learn how to apply technology and analytical methods to maximize organizational capabilities and global relationships.

2.1 Broad based knowledge: Required knowledge of the economic, political, social, cultural, and technological environments of international business today . Recognize the major international business institutions and their interrelationships . Articulate the forces of globalization and its impact on business . Identify key differences between national and international business

2.2 Develop Leadership Skills: 2. Leadership skills and a global mindset required to work in complex global environments . Understand the role of culture in work and business situations . Identify cross-cultural differences and synergies . Compare business situations from a cross-cultural perspective

2.3 Develop Problem Solving Skills: Skills for diagnosing and solving business problems and for developing action recommendations . Interpret country research and analyze data to assess market size and potential . Design a market entry approach . Formulate a five year financial forecast

2.4 Develop Skills: Skills and judgment necessary for implementing business decisions . Distinguish external and internal factors that influence corporate decisions . Interpret data and information to analyze competitive position

2.5 Gain International Business Knowledge: 5. Knowledge and skills in the primary functional areas of business and its international applications. . Identify key strategic issues such as what business a company should be in; what is the market, what is the sustainable competitive advantage . Judge how marketing resources should be allocated in a specific situation . Interpret the concepts of customer focus, satisfaction and brand loyalty. . Recognize how financial decisions are made . Analyze financial problems and produce a solution

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Masters of Business Administration is to provide a broad management education plus the opportunity to concentrate in an area of interest. Program graduates receive masters level knowledge of the principles and techniques of finance, marketing, accounting, and statistics. Graduates master both the technical and the human aspects of management, learning how to apply cutting-edge technology and analytical methods as well as how to maximize organizational capabilities and global relationships. These graduates are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing, technology-driven, global society.

2.1 Develop broad-based knowledge of management: Students will develop a broad-based knowledge of management including accounting, finance, statistics and marketing

2.2 Demonstrate strategic thinking : Students will demonstrate strategic thinking by applying business principles and techniques to develop and implement solutions to achieve business goals

2.3 Utilize the strengths of a global environment: Students will be able to utilize the strengths of a diverse, multicultural, global business environment

2.4 Develop the ability to leverage human capital: Students will develop the ability to leverage human capital

2.5 Develop the ability to make ethical decisions: Students will develop the ability to make decisions that meet ethical and legal standards of society

2.6 Demonstrate effective communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills in written and oral presentations

2.7 Develop the ability to apply analytical methods: Students will develop the ability to apply analytical methods to improve business decision making

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the MS in Accounting and Information Management program is to provide graduate education in accounting. Program graduates receive a masters level command of accounting principles, applications, and professional skills from an accounting information provider perspective. These graduates have developed the skills needed for the core services identified by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants and often sit for the Uniform CPA Examination. They pursue careers in auditing, consulting, and tax services or information and software management

2.1 Develop skills in analyzing and interpreting info: Students will develop skills in analyzing and interpreting accounting information as well as an understanding of the decisions faced by various users of financial accounting information

2.2 Apply accounting controls : Students will apply accounting controls including technology and security controls as they relate to accounting information

2.3 Apply financial accounting principles: Students will apply financial accounting principles including those used in the preparation of financial statements

2.4 Apply managerial accounting principles: Students will apply managerial accounting concepts and techniques to support decision-making by managers

2.5 Develop skills in communications and ethics: Students will develop skills in professional communications, and consider ethical problems in accounting settings

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the MS in Information Technology and Management is to provide graduate education in bridging the gap between technology and business. Program graduates receive masters level knowledge in general business and information technology, including IT-based business models, managerial issues in IT design, and IT adoption and diffusion. These graduates have developed the skills needed for careers in applying information technology to business problems and creating efficient and effective solutions

2.1 Develop basic knowledge of management: Students will develop a basic knowledge of management

2.2 Develop a foundation of knowledge in info tech: Students will develop a foundation of knowledge in information technology, including data management, data communication, information processing, and application development

2.3 Apply knowledge to improve info tech: Students will be able to apply knowledge to improve the design and operation of information technology

2.4 Apply knowledge to improve business practice: Students will be able to apply knowledge of technology to improve business practice.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the MS in Management and Administrative Sciences is to provide basic concepts in management and in-depth expertise in a specialized management area. Program graduates gain specialized knowledge in one of the following areas: finance, e-commerce, strategy, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, or healthcare administration. Graduates receive masters level command of how to apply knowledge to solve problems in their area and how to adapt knowledge to develop solutions to new problems. These graduates are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing, technology-driven, global society in their specialized field

2.1 Develop basic knowledge of management: Students will develop a basic knowledge of management including accounting and statistics

2.2 Demonstrate knowledge specialization core concepts: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the core concepts in their area of specialization

2.3 Apply principles and techniques to solve probems: Students will be able to apply the principles and techniques to solve problems in the specialization

2.4 Adapt knowledge to changing environments: Students will be able to adapt the principles and techniques to develop new solutions in changing business environments

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the PhD Program in International Management Studies is to provide an interdisciplinary education in Organization Theory, Strategic Management, and International Business with an emphasis on International Management applications

2.1 Acquisition of Advanced Knowledge: The acquisition of advanced knowledge in areas of specialization

2.2 Prepare for Teaching Roles: Preparation for teaching responsibilities in higher education (for full time Ph.D. students only)

2.3 Contribute to a Field of Knowledge: Ability to integrate knowledge and make original intellectual contribution to a field of knowledge.

2.4 Apply Theories to Solve Problems: Ability to apply theories and techniques in OSIM area to solve research problems

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the PhD Program in Management Science is to provide management education with a Management Science focus that admits specialization in Accounting, Management Science and Information Systems, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.

2.1 Acquisition of Advanced Knowledge: The acquisition of advanced knowledge in areas of specialization

2.2 Prepare for Teaching Roles: Preparation for teaching responsibilities in higher education (for full time Ph.D. students only)

2.3 Contribute to a Field of Knowledge: Ability to integrate knowledge and make original intellectual contribution to a field of knowledge.

2.4 Apply Theories to Solve Problems: Ability to apply theories and techniques in OSIM area to solve research problems

1. Mission Statement: To provide necessary knowledge and skills to those professionals in the field of project management who operate in a global market subject to constant technological advancement. Program graduates learn valuable Project Planning skills. Graduates become key contributors in a variety of Program Management roles in the business community.

2.1 Constructing Project Plans: Sutdents will demonstrate the ability to construct an effective project plan.

2.2 Team Leadership: Students will demonstrate the ability to lead a team and understand how organizations behave, including managing the people and organizational variables that can make or break a project.

2.3 Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate strategic and critical thinking skills.

1. Mission Statement: Supply Chain Management aims to promote university alliances with industry and government through education, research, and consultation, advance scientific and operational knowledge in intelligent supply networks for manufacturing and services management and to become the knowledge portal for the supply chain community. Graduates are prepared for additional responsibilities or promotion either with their current employer or another employer. Industries employing graduates include manufacturing, consulting, services or software.

2.1 Master Supply Chain Business Processes: Students will master the business processes and challenges involved in end-to-end supply chain management.

2.2 Master Supply Chain Design: Students will master the major processes, strategies and tools in designing a supply chain network.

2.3 Demonstrate Supply Chain Planning: Students will demonstrate the effective use of the major processes, strategies and tools available for performing supply chain planning.

2.4 Demonstrate Supply Chain Execution: Students will demonstrate the effective use of the major processes, strategies and tools available for performing supply chain execution.

2.5 Communicate Value Management: Students will communicate the financial and managerial value proposition for a supply chain management project

2.6 Demonstrate Effective Implementation: Students will demonstrate the best practice project management, change management and listening techniques needed for an effective supply chain management implementation.