Curriculum: MBA Concentrations (Prior to October 2011)

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1 EVENING MBA The following MBA Concentrations are only available for those students declaring a concentration BEFORE October 21, Students may select from the following MBA Concentrations. Concentrations are either Discipline-Based or Theme-Based: Discipline-Based Concentrations: Accountancy Economics and Financial Markets Finance Financial Planning Human Factors in Information Design Information and Process Management Information Technology Management Marketing Taxation Theme-Based Concentrations: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Entrepreneurship Global Business and Markets Management of Operations and Technology Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions Risk Management Service Management and Science Your total program may not include more than 4 electives from one Academic Discipline i.e. Course Designator such as AC, AS, CS, EC, ES, ETH, FI, FP, HF, IDCC, IPM, LA, MA, MG, MK, OM, SFM, ST and TX. Students are limited to taking no more than a total of two of the following field-based learning courses: Global Business Experience (), Credit Internship or Field-Based Directed Study. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted. Please check Course Descriptions for course pre-requisites. Not all electives are offered every semester. Please review the Projected Course Offering List to map out a plan to complete your degree requirements. For assistance with your concentration course selections contact the designated Concentration Adviser. Evening MBA Program Requirements A total of eight electives are required. At least one 4-course concentration must be chosen. Your total program may not include more than 4 electives from one Academic Discipline. If two concentrations are selected, courses that appear in more than one concentration may count toward both concentrations but will not reduce the total number of electives required for the degree. Students who do not select a second concentration need to complete the remaining 4 electives by selecting courses from the Graduate School curriculum which are open to EMBA students and for which they satisfy the pre-requisites. 1 P a g e

2 MBA: ACCOUNTANCY CONCENTRATION Adviser: Donna McConville, The Accountancy Concentration provides students with an exposure to the major areas of accounting, or for those with an accounting background, the concentration offers additional technical training and advanced analytical skills. In consultation with the faculty advisor, students may choose from a wide variety of courses in areas such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and accounting information systems. COMPLETE ANY 4 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES. AC611 AC612 AC621 AC701 AC713 AC714 AC722 AC730 AC731 AC741 Financial Accounting Problems I Financial Accounting Problems II Cost Accounting Internship in Accounting Practice Advanced Topics in Financial Accounting Business Reporting & Analysis Advanced Topics in Managerial Accounting Business Processes and Systems Assessment Advanced AIS: Modeling Effective Accounting Systems Financial Statement Auditing AC742 AC744 AC750 AC753 AC754 AC766 AC771 AC772 AC773 AC781 AC793 IT Auditing Internal Auditing Federal Income Taxation Tax Factors in Business Decisions Accounting for Income Taxes Risk & Performance Measurement Governmental Accounting, Reporting & Auditing Principles of Fraud Investigation Fraud and Forensic Accounting International Dimensions of Accounting Professional Accounting Research & Policy Global Business Experience* * requires approval from the Concentration Adviser. If approved, the course paper must be focused in the area of the concentration. 2 P a g e

3 MBA: BUSINESS ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBIILITY Adviser: Tony Buono, Michael Hoffman The business ethics and social responsibility concentration focuses on enhancing ethical sensitivity and ethical thinking within business contexts, emphasizing the development of knowledge, skills and expertise that are relevant to working with an organizational ethics office or corporate social responsibility program. The concentration features two required courses and two electives. Students have the opportunity to take the Managing Ethics in Organizations course, which is designed for and largely populated by ethics practitioners, and taught by a cadre of faculty, including ethics officers from major corporations. There are also possibilities for internships and field research in business ethics and corporate social responsibility, with the possibility of creating one s own internship/field project. COMPLETE 2 REQUIRED COURSES & 2 ELECTIVES. REQUIRED (1): ETH700 Ethical Issues in Corporate Life REQUIRED (Select 1): ETH750 ETH810 Managing Ethics in Organizations Research in Business Ethics ELECTIVES (Select 2): AC766 ETH701 ETH750 ETH810 IPM723 LA720 MG630 MG645 MG656 MG661 MG670 MG671 Risk and Performance Measurement Internship in Business Ethics Managing Ethics in Organizations Research in Business Ethics Information Security, Controls and Ethics Current Topics in Law & Ethics in the Workplace Interpersonal Behavior in Management Managing Organizational Change Driving Organizational Performance Through Human Resources (Former MG641) International Management Behavior Managing in a Diverse Workplace Management of the Transnational Corporation Global Business Experience may be substituted for one elective only with the approval of the Concentration Adviser. 3 P a g e

4 MBA: ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL MARKETS CONCENTRATION Adviser: David Gulley, The disciplines of economics and finance have a natural relationship to one another, which makes them an outstanding combination within a concentration. Economics provides the fundamental analytical tools to assess business issues and firm strategies. It analyzes forces that determine factors of vital importance to business, such as employment, inflation, interest rates, investment, business fluctuations, and international issues. Finance examines capital and money markets and provides analytical tools to deal with financial changes arising from macroeconomic fluctuations. Finance electives focus on the financial environment of business, the decision-making process of corporations, key principles underlying the investment process, and the expanding international context of financial analysis, portfolio construction, and trading. Economics electives address business decision making, monetary and fiscal policy, inter-firm competition, econometric modeling and forecasting, & international trade & finance. COMPLETE 2 REQUIRED COURSES AND 2 ELECTIVES. REQUIRED (2): EC611 FI625 The Macroeconomics of Financial Markets Corporate Finance: Theories, Tools & Concepts ELECTIVES (SELECT 2): One elective must be from Economics and one must be from Finance. EC621 EC631 EC655 Business and Economic Forecasting Market Structure & Firm Strategy Economics of Globalization FI623 FI627 FI635 FI640 FI645 Investments* Corporate Finance: Applications and Advanced Topics Fixed Income Valuation and Strategies Equity Valuation Derivatives *Not open to students who have taken FI635 or FI640 Global Business Experience may be substituted for one elective only with the approval of the Concentration Adviser. 4 P a g e

5 MBA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP Adviser: Fred Tuffile, The concentration focuses on the way entrepreneurs think and develop their ability to find and exploit opportunities. Students learn how to determine and pursue their goals by applying entrepreneurial thinking and behaviors to any business situation. The concentration presents simple frameworks that help students organize their activities over time as they learn to follow the natural entrepreneurial process. The frameworks encompass an understanding of the process of starting and growing a business by linking customer needs to a business model, infrastructure, and resources required. A specific objective of the concentration is to help students develop the core entrepreneurial skills of 1) looking at one s business from the customer s perspective, 2) understanding how to rally people and resources around the entrepreneur s vision, and 3) iterative decision making the process of validating or iterating the critical assumptions made about the customer and business model. By focusing on these skills students learn how to develop an initial business model and open for business while conserving critical resources. COMPLETE 3 REQUIRED COURSES & 1 ELECTIVE COURSE. REQUIRED (2): MG600 ES601 Entrepreneurial Thinking Planning & Financing New Ventures REQUIRED (Select 1): ES701 ES702 Entrepreneurship Practicum Research on the Entrepreneurial Process ELECTIVES (Select 1): MG620 MG635 MG640 MG652 MK715 Global Business Experience* Business of Biotechnology Negotiating Managing Strategic Alliances The Management of Innovation New Products: Planning, Development & Marketing * requires approval from the Concentration Coordinator. If approved, the course paper must be focused in the area of the concentration. 5 P a g e

6 MBA: FINANCE CONCENTRATION Adviser: Claude Cicchetti, The Finance concentration is designed to provide a broad understanding of investment and financing related issues in corporate finance, the purpose and functions of financial markets and institutions, appropriate ways to evaluate trade-offs between risk and return and complexities associated with operating in a global economy. Building on a required finance course, students may choose an additional three courses from a series of electives, to build a focus in corporate finance or quantitative financial analysis. There are 12 elective courses to choose from, ranging from Mergers and Acquisitions and International Finance to Equity Valuation, Fixed Income and Derivatives. COMPLETE 1 REQUIRED COURSE AND 3 ELECTIVE COURSES. REQUIRED (1): FI625 Corporate Finance: Theory, Tools and Concepts ELECTIVES (SELECT 3): To focus your concentration in Corporate Finance, choose from FI627, FI 730, FI735, FI 745, FI751 and FI 787. To focus your concentration in Global Financial Analysis, choose from FI635, FI640, FI645 and FI650. FI623 FI627 FI635 FI640 FI645 FI650 Investments Corporate Finance: Applications & Advanced Topics Fixed Income Valuation & Strategies Equity Valuation Derivatives Advanced Portfolio Theory & Practice FI685 FI730 FI735 FI745 FI751 FI787 Financial Strategy Management of Financial Institutions Mergers & Acquisitions Real Estate Investment Analysis International Financial Management Large Investments & International Project Finance Note: FI623 is not open to students who took FI635 or FI640 6 P a g e

7 MBA: FINANCIAL PLANNING Adviser: Jack Lynch, The Financial Planning concentration provides the requisite background to students so they may assist individuals in achieving their financial goals through proper planning and wealth management. The concentration provides an education in financial planning, investments, income tax and estate planning while encouraging students to develop their critical skills to enhance this educational experience. Courses are taught by working professionals who understand how classroom lessons translate into real-world opportunities. COMPLETE 3 REQUIRED COURSES AND 1 ELECTIVE. REQUIRED (3): FP600 FP601 FP620 Professional Financial Planning Practice Investments & Capital Accumulation Trusts, Gifts & Estates ELECTIVES (SELECT 1): FP610 FP700 FP701 FP703 FP704 FP705 FP706 FP710 FP755 FP781 Benefits, Compensation & Retirement Investment Vehicles Portfolio Management Marriage, Separation & Divorce Financial Planning for Non-Traditional Families Elder Planning Techniques Psychology in Financial Planning Insurance & Wealth Preservation Special Topics Seminar in Fin Planning Internship in Financial Planning Practice Global Business Experience* * requires approval from the Concentration Coordinator. If approved, the course paper must be focused in the area of the concentration. 7 P a g e

8 MBA: GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETS Adviser: Golpira Eshghi, The Global Business and Markets concentration provides students an opportunity to understand the challenges of competing successfully in the global business environment. The concentration examines the impact of political, legal and cultural forces on global businesses. It studies choices of global strategies and organizational structures. Courses in international marketing, international finance, international accounting and cross cultural management provide more focused understanding of the operational decisions of multinational corporations. COMPLETE 1 REQUIRED COURSE AND 3 ELECTIVES. REQUIRED: MG671 Management of the Transnational Corporation ELECTIVES (SELECT 3): AC781 EC655 FI751 IB701 LA715 MG640 MG 647 MG661 MG671 MK716 International Dimensions of Accounting Economics of Globalization International Financial Management Global Business Experience Internship in International Business International Business Law Managing Strategic Alliances Contemporary Practices of Managing Effectively in Technology-Based Business Environments International Management Behavior Management of the Transnational Corporation International Marketing 8 P a g e

9 MBA: HUMAN FACTORS IN INFORMATION DESIGN Adviser: William Gribbons, The Human Factors Concentration prepares students to understand the concepts of product usability and user experience design and how they relate to the overall competitive strategy. It emphasizes human behavior related to the learning and use of systems, methodologies for collecting user requirements that inform the product design and strategies for evaluating system usability. Through careful examination of the usercentered design lifecycle, strong connections are made to business strategy, project management and the product development cycle. COMPLETE 3 REQUIRED COURSES AND 1 ELECTIVE. REQUIRED(3): HF700 HF750 HF780 Foundations in Human Factors Testing and Assessment Programs Field Methods in Human Computer Interaction ELECTIVES (SELECT 1): CS603 CS605 CS607 HF710 HF720 HF730 HF740 HF751 HF755 HF760 HF765 HF770 HF785 HF790 HF795 IDCC620 IDCC711 MG632 MG635 MG645 MG646 MG651 MG652 ST625 ST635 Object-Oriented Application Development Data Management and Systems Modeling Technology Infrastructure of Info Systems Global Business Experience Managing a User Centered Design Team Localization and the Global Market Visualizing Information Information Architecture: User-Centered Design for the World-Wide Web Measuring the User Experience Special Topics in HFID Intelligent User Interfaces Emerging Interfaces Prototyping and Interaction Design Ethnography of Work for Design Internship in HFID Research Methods in Human Factors Managerial Communication Argumentation Strategies for Business Managing Effective Work Teams Negotiating Managing Organizational Change Management of Technology Project Management Management of Innovation Quantitative Analysis for Business Intermediate Statistical Modeling for Business 9 P a g e

10 MBA: INFORMATION AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT Adviser: Alina Chircu, The Information and Process Management Concentration consists of one required course in Information Management and one required elective selected from a choice of three and two elective courses from an approved list. The primary audience for this concentration consists of managers and knowledge professionals who want to learn how to create business innovation through the appropriate and effective use of information technology but do not intend to pursue specialist careers in IT. Examples of prospective students include, entrepreneurs, financial specialists with responsibility for financial systems operations, marketing specialists responsible for ecommerce strategy, general managers in global corporations, accountants with an interest in corporate risk management, etc. A secondary audience is IT specialists who are interested in careers in information management. COMPLETE 2 REQUIRED COURSES AND 2 ELECTIVES. REQUIRED (1): IPM652 Information Management (Former CS652) NOTE: Students who have taken CS652 should not take IPM652. Students who have earned credit for CS652 may take four (4) elective courses from the approved list below to satisfy the requirements of the concentration. Students not taking IPM 652 must notify the Registrar s Office to have their DAS/academic record adjusted. REQUIRED (SELECT 1): CS801 IPM723 IT Management Policy Information Security, Control and Ethics ELECTIVES (SELECT 2): CS753 CS801 HF730 IPM701 IPM723 IPM740 IPM755 CS620 or MG651 Business Intelligence Methods and Technologies IT Management Policy Global Business Experience* Visualizing Information Internship in IPM Information Security, Control and Ethics Enterprise Systems Planning and Configuration Special Topics in IPM Global IT Project Management** Project Management** * requires approval from the Concentration Coordinator. If approved, the course paper must be focused in the area of the concentration **May not do both MG651 and CS P a g e

11 MBA: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Adviser: Wendy Lucas, Bentley is ranked among the top 20 in Management Information Systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The information technology concentration focuses on the analysis, design and implementation of IT solutions that provide the highest possible business value. The concentration prepares students for consulting and management positions in IT departments and hightech organizations. The concentration is appropriate for any interested student; no prior technology knowledge is assumed. Students are encouraged to tailor the concentration to fit their interests and goals. There are sixteen courses available and with the permission of the Concentration Advisor, students may include courses in Human Factors, Statistics or Law when appropriate. COMPLETE 4 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES. CS603 CS605 CS607 CS610 CS612 CS620 CS630 CS640 CS650 CS680 CS701 CS753 CS795 CS801 IPM723 Object-Oriented Application Development Data Management & Systems Modeling Technology Infrastructure of Information Systems Enterprise Architecture Web-Based Application Development Global IT Project Management Object-Oriented Systems Analysis & Design Data Communications Data Management Architectures Mobile Application Development Internship in IT Business Intelligence Methods and Technologies Special Topics Seminar IT Management Policy Information Security, Controls & Ethics Or select from the following with the permission of the Concentration Advisor: HF700 HF710 HF720 HF730 HF740 HF750 HF760 HF770 ST625 ST635 Global Business Experience Foundations in Human Factors Managing a User Centered Design Team Localization and the Global Market Visualizing Information Information Architecture: User-Centered Design for the World Wide Web Testing and Assessment Programs Intelligent User Interfaces Prototyping and Interaction Design Quantitative Analysis for Business Intermediate Statistical Modeling for Business 11 P a g e

12 MBA: MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION Adviser: William Starner, Fosters the people management skills and understanding of complex systems that help individuals build and contribute to effective organizations. Professionals in fields such as engineering, information systems and health-care delivery often choose this concentration to prepare for a career move into management. In consultation with the faculty adviser, students may select courses to specialize in human resources or project management. COMPLETE 4 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES. MG600 MG620 MG630 MG632 MG635 MG640 MG645 MG646 MG647 MG651 MG652 MG653 MG654 MG656 MG661 MG670 MG671 MG701 MG704 MG705 MG755 Global Business Experience Entrepreneurial Thinking (Former ES600) Business of Biotechnology Interpersonal Behavior in Management Managing Effective Work Teams Negotiating Managing Strategic Alliances Managing Organizational Change Management of Technology Contemporary Practices of Managing Effectively in Technology-Based Business Environments Project Management Management of Innovation Managing Services (Former SFM653/OM730) Managing Quality (Former SFM654/OM750) Managing Human Resources in a Customer-Focused Environment (Former MG641) International Management Behavior Managing in a Diverse Workplace Management of the Transnational Corporation Internship in Management Management Consulting Skills Field Project in Change Management Special Topics in Management Additional option to select no more than one of the following courses: EC631 IDCC620 IDCC711 Market Structure & Firm Strategy Managerial Communication Argumentation Strategies for Business 12 P a g e

13 MBA: MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION Adviser: Louis Chin, The Management of Operations and Technology concentration provides students with the concepts, tools and techniques for managing effectively in today s technology-based enterprise environment, from R&D to manufacturing, and financial services to health care and government. The program emphasizes the integration of contemporary concepts and enterprise tools to build the managerial perspective and skills needed to function effectively in today s technology-oriented world of business. COMPLETE 3 REQUIRED COURSES AND 1 ELECTIVE REQUIRED COURSES (2): MG646 MG651 Management of Technology Project Management REQUIRED COURSES (Select 1): MG653 MG654 Managing Services (Former SFM653/OM730) Managing Quality (Former SFM654/OM750) ELECTIVES (SELECT 1): AC730 AC731 CS620 CS801 MG620 MG640 MG647 MG652 MG653 MG654 MG671 MG719 MG825 Business Processes and Systems Assessment Advanced AIS: Modeling Effective Accounting Systems Global IT Project Management IT Policy and Management Global Business Experience Business of Biotechnology Managing Strategic Alliances Contemporary Practices of Managing Effectively in Technology-Based Business Environments Management of Innovation Managing Services (Former SFM653/OM730) Managing Quality (Former SFM654/OM750) Management of Transnational Corporation Special Topics in Management of Technology Management of Technology Field Research Project 13 P a g e

14 MARKETING CONCENTRATION Adviser: Paul Berger, The Marketing Concentration provides students with a solid foundation of marketing knowledge and skills that allows them to see the necessity of satisfying customer needs in order to meet organizational goals. In addition to understanding how the product, price, promotion and distribution of a product impacts its image and success among the target market, students gain a thorough appreciation for the value of data in making marketing decisions. Through hands on experience students learn how to identify and collect relevant data, turn the data into useful information, and use that information to establish long term, profitable relationships with their customers. COMPLETE 2 REQUIRED COURSES AND 2 ELECTIVES. REQUIRED (2): MK612 MK726 Strategic Marketing Customer Data Analysis & Relationship Marketing ELECTIVES (SELECT 2): To focus your concentration in Marketing Analytics, choose MK711 and one elective from the following list. MK701 MK711 MK712 MK713 MK714 MK715 MK716 MK718 MK725 MK735 MK755 MK758 Global Business Experience* Internship in Marketing Marketing Research & Analysis Consumer & Buyer Behavior Marketing Promotion and Communication Marketing Channels & Logistic New Products: Planning, Development & Marketing International Marketing Marketing of Services emarketing Start-Up Marketing in the New Economy Special Topics in Marketing Enhancing Creativity * requires approval from the Concentration Coordinator. If approved, the course paper must be focused in the area of the concentration. 14 P a g e

15 MBA: QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS Adviser: Dominique Haughton, The concentration in Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions is designed for professionals looking to gain a competitive advantage through the sound use of data resources. The concentration provides a solid grounding in applied statistical methods with emphasis on the use of appropriate software tools. The elective courses give students the opportunity to see how these methods are used in current practice in a particular business area. Exposure to real data takes places in courses in the concentration, in an optional internship, and in other courses in the curriculum where students with quantitative skills often fill vital roles in group consulting projects. COMPLETE 1 REQUIRED COURSE AND 3 ELECTIVES. REQUIRED (1): ST625 Quantitative Analysis for Business ELECTIVES (SELECT 3): To focus your concentration in Business Data Analysis, Quantitative Methods or Quantitative Finance, consult Concentration Advisor for appropriate course selection. At least (1) from the following methodology courses: EC621 MA611 ST635 Business and Economic Forecasting Time Series Analysis Intermediate Statistical Modeling for Business Plus (2) more courses from the above list or the following applications: CS603 CS605 CS753 EC611 EC631 FI635 FI640 FI645 MA710 MK711 MK726 ST701 Object Oriented Application Development Data Management & Systems Modeling Business Intelligence Methods & Technologies The Macroeconomics of Financial Markets Market Structure and Firm Strategy Fixed Income Valuation and Strategies Equity Valuation Derivatives Global Business Experience* Data Mining Marketing Research and Analysis Customer Data Analysis and Relationship Marketing Internship in Business Data Analysis * requires approval from the Concentration Coordinator. If approved, the course paper must be focused in the area of the concentration. 15 P a g e

16 MBA: RISK MANAGEMENT Adviser: Donna Fletcher, The Risk Management Concentration exposes students to the risks of today s business environment. Business risks may arise from either internal or external influences and may be more or less under the control of the organization. While nothing we do is risk free, these problems are more likely to occur where there is a lack of management awareness and/or control of the potential risks associated with a particular type of business. A concentration in risk management focuses on safeguarding against these types of risks and on the associated ethical and governance issues that are key to successful risk management. Tracks are available in three areas of risk management: enterprise risk management; security, privacy and regulation; IT/IS risk management. COMPLETE 1 REQUIRED COURSE AND 3 ELECTIVES. REQUIRED(1): AC766 Risk and Performance Measurement ELECTIVES (SELECT 3): To focus your concentration in Enterprise Risk Management, choose from AC744, ETH750, FI685 and IPM723. To focus your concentration in Security, Privacy and Regulatory Compliance, choose IPM723 and either AC742, ETH700, ETH750 or LA720. To focus your concentration in IT/IS Risk Management, choose from AC742, CS605, CS607, CS610, CS620, CS801, or IPM723. AC742 AC744 CS605 CS607 CS610 CS620 CS801 ETH700 ETH750 FI685 IPM723 LA720 IT Auditing Internal Auditing Data Management and Systems Modeling Technology Infrastructure of Information Systems Enterprise Architecture Global IT Project Management IT Policy and Management Ethical Issues in Corporate Life Managing Ethics in Organizations Financial Strategy Global Business Experience* Information Security, Controls and Ethics Current Topics in Law and Ethics in the Workplace * Global Business Experience may be substituted for one elective only with approval of the Concentration Adviser. 16 P a g e

17 MBA: SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE Adviser: Professor Mark Davis Every organization, be it a manufacturer or a service, for profit or not for profit, has customers with whom it interacts with on a daily basis. In today s highly competitive environment, how a firm interacts with its customers is a major factor in developing loyal customers, who, in turn, determine its long term success. The Service Management and Science concentration focuses on providing students with the ability to analyze, evaluate, and manage the co-creation of value that involves both the firm and the customer in the service delivery process. Courses will introduce students to the theories and concepts of service management and science and demonstrate how they are applied in world class businesses. COMPLETE 3 REQUIRED COURSES AND 1 ELECTIVE COURSE. REQUIRED (1): MG653 Managing Services (Former SFM653/OM 730) Note: When selecting courses, it is advised to take this course first. REQUIRED (Select 2): MG654 MG656 MK718 Managing Quality (Former SFM654/OM750) Managing Human Resources in a Customer-Focused Environment (Former MG641) Marketing of Services ELECTIVES (Select 1) Course may be chosen from the above list or from the following: IPM652 MG640 MG645 MG651 MG652 MG701 ST625 Global Business Experience* Information Management (Former CS 652) Managing Strategic Alliances Managing Organizational Change Project Management Management of Innovation Internship in Management Quantitative Analysis for Business * requires approval from the Concentration Coordinator. If approved, the course paper must be focused in the area of the concentration. 17 P a g e

18 MBA: TAXATION CONCENTRATION Adviser: Jack Lynch, The Taxation concentration provides the requisite background for students to move with expertise and confidence amid the growing complexities of the taxation field. The concentration encourages students to think critically and exercise ethical responsibility while developing and implementing successful tax strategies. COMPLETE 3 REQUIRED COURSES AND 1 ELECTIVE. Required (3): TX600 TX601 TX604 Professional Tax Practice Federal Taxation of Income Multi-Jurisdictional Taxation ELECTIVES (SELECT 1): TX602 TX603 TX704 TX707 TX711 TX731 TX732 TX733 TX741 TX755 TX761 TX771 TX781 TX791 Global Business Experience* Transactions Corporations and Shareholders Federal Taxation of Income from Trusts & Estates Pass-Through Entities & Closely-Held Businesses Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Companies and Other Financial Products Intellectual Properties Tax Aspects of Buying and Selling a Business Tax Accounting Problems Special Topics Seminar in Taxation State & Local Tax Practice International Tax Practice Internship in Tax Practice Practicum in Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic * requires approval from the Concentration Coordinator. If approved, the course paper must be focused in the area of the concentration. 18 P a g e