2020-2021 Academic Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business, MBA

Business Economics Concentration
Finance Concentration
Healthcare Management Concentration
Interdisciplinary Business Concentration
International Business Concentration

Investments Concentration
Management, Innovation and Change Concentration
Marketing Concentration
New Venture Creation Concentration
Project Management Concentration

Program Description:

The Raj Soin College of Business is committed to providing quality education that is both broad based and professionally relevant; to creating an environment that fosters faculty development and strengthens the college’s links with the external community; and to exceeding the high standards of personal and professional conduct advanced by AACSB International, which accredited the college’s M.B.A. program in 1979. As a result of this commitment to teaching, research, service, and outreach, the university’s mission extends to the growth and development of the metropolitan Dayton area and Miami Valley, and explores problems that have local, state, regional, national, and international applications.

The Raj Soin College of Business offers degree programs leading to the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Social and Applied Economics, the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Logistics Management, and the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree. Each student’s program is planned on an individual basis, taking into consideration the student’s background, needs, and objectives. This allows any program to be built on the student’s undergraduate work in business, the arts, sciences, engineering, or other fields of study.

A chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the national scholastic honor society in the field of business and administration, was established by the College of Business and Administration in 1976.

Admissions Requirements:

Admission to the M.B.A. or Master of Accountancy program requires submission of the form “Application for Admission to a Graduate Status” to the Graduate School Office. All applicants for admission to a degree program must pay the application fee and submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. International applicants must submit an official score report for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 550/213 or a band of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System test. Applicants must have an earned baccalaureate degree (or the equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants for the M.Acc. degree program should have an undergraduate degree with a major or concentration in accounting in addition to the above requirements. Those with deficiencies may be required to successfully complete selected preparatory courses. Students without the undergraduate accounting major will be required to take undergraduate preparatory courses before beginning the M.Acc.; all such students should contact the Department of Accountancy before enrolling.

The Raj Soin College of Business admits only those individuals who show high promise for successful completion of the program. Admission to the program is based on a variety of criteria including past academic performance, standardized test score(s), intellectual capacity (including analytical and quantitative skills), preparedness for graduate study, and other factors.

Regular Admission in Business

Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher will be granted regular admission to the MBA program. No GMAT is required. Applicants who have completed any graduate course work must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0. International applicants must have a score of at least 550/213 on the TOEFL.

Conditional Admission in Business

Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.70-2.99 will be granted conditional admission to the MBA program. No GMAT is required. The conditions of admission are that the student must earn a cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.00 in the semester in which they finish 9 credit hours of coursework. If they do not, they will be denied admission.

Petitions for Admission in Business

Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 may petition for admission with supporting evidence of aptitude for graduate study. The supporting evidence required is a GMAT score (minimum 400) or equivalent GRE score. Students whose petitions are approved will be granted conditional admission and must meet the guidelines required for conditional admission status.

Provisional Admission in Business

Under certain conditions, an applicant may be admitted provisionally (for one quarter) pending receipt of the official credentials. Provisional admission is granted for one quarter to allow the applicant the time necessary for Wright State to receive the official documents. Provisional admission is not a final admission category. Once all official documents are received, the college will make a final decision to admit or not.

If admission requirements are not met during the quarter in which a student was admitted provisionally, registration for future quarters will be denied and the student will lose graduate credit for any graduate courses completed during the quarter.

Provisional Admission in Accountancy

Students without the undergraduate accounting major (or business degree) will be required to complete preparatory courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 before they can attain regular admission status.

Non-Degree or Transient Admission in Business

Applicants who meet all School of Graduate Studies requirements for non-degree admission or transient admission will be admitted into these categories. Students wanting to switch to degree status must reapply to the School of Graduate Studies for such status and may apply only 12 credit hours of Stage II requirements toward the degree.

The M.B.A. Degree

The mission of the Wright State M.B.A. degree program is to develop managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates will work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment. Consistent with this mission, the primary learning objectives of the program are to develop in our students a crossfunctional understanding of organizational operations; further develop students’ critical and analytical thinking skills; enhance students’ communication skills-oral, written, and interpersonal; and develop the ability to work collaboratively.

The M.S. Degree in Social and Applied Economics

For more information about the Master of Science Degree in Social and Applied Economics program, see the Economics section.

The M.S. Degree in Logistics Management

This program combines the study of business administration with advanced logistics courses. In an era of shrinking product life cycles, proliferating product lines, shifting distribution chains, and changing technology, mastery of logistics has become an essential ingredient of competitive success. The M.S. program in Logistics Management provides an excellent background for this purpose. For more information on this program, see M.S. in Logistics Management section.

The M.Acc. Degree

The aim of the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) program is to provide students with a broad set of competencies designed to facilitate success in professional accounting careers and to qualify graduates to sit for the uniform CPA examination in the state of Ohio. See M.Acc. degree requirements.

Dual Degree with Economics

Students may obtain both the M.B.A. degree and the M.S. degree in Social and Applied Economics under the dual-degree program, which permits common course work to apply to both programs as long as the courses are completed within the time limit set for completion of graduate degree programs. This policy does not apply to students who received an M.B.A. degree or an M.S. degree in economics from schools other than Wright State. Contact the director of M.B.A. programs and the director of M.S. in Social and Applied Economics Program for further details.

Dual Degree with Nursing

Students may obtain both the M.B.A. degree and the M.S. degree in administration of nursing and health care systems under the dual-degree program, which permits common course work to apply to both programs. Students who receive an M.B.A. degree or an M.S. degree in Nursing from schools other than Wright State cannot enter this dual degree program. For further information, contact the director of graduate programs in business and logistics management and director of M.S. in the Nursing program.

MBA CORE and Concentrations

After completing (or being waived from) the prerequisite foundation courses, students begin the MBA program with the MBA Core, 21 credit hours of course work that are common to all MBA students. Students should enroll in MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics, as the first core course. Students cannot enroll in the capstone course, MBA 7550, until they have completed all core MBA courses and obtain permission from the Director of the MBA program. Students also complete a nine credit-hour concentration chosen from the list shown below.

Students have the flexibility to choose and structure concentration(s) to meet their career objectives. Foundation courses cannot be used as electives within the concentration area(s). Students taking graduate business courses are expected to follow course prerequisite requirements.

For additional information:

Business Economics Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

The following outlines the preparatory foundation course requirements for the M.B.A. degree program. Candidates should consult with a graduate advisor in the Raj Soin College of Business for information on the policies and procedures to waive the foundation courses.

All candidates must demonstrate an understanding of accountancy, finance, economics and statistics. Students deficient in any of these areas are required to successfully remedy the deficiency by completing the appropriate foundation course(s). Foundation courses may be waived for individuals who have completed comparable courses at regionally accredited institutions. Waiver of foundation course work is based on the grade received, credit hours, course content, age of course, focus, and other factors. Additionally, students may demonstrate competency by successfully passing a proficiency test.

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

EC 7150 - Applied Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
EC 7170 - Applied Macroeconomics Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
Any 6000-7000 Economics Course

Total: 33 Hours

Finance Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

FIN 7120 - Investing in Securities Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 7240 - Seminar in Corporate Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 7250 - Seminar in International Financial Management Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 33 Hours

Healthcare Management Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Healthcare Management (SOM): 9 Hours

Required Three Courses

PPH 6500 - Health Resource Management & Policy Credit Hour(s): 3
PPH 7510 - Strategic Leadership in Health Care Organizations Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 7500 - Financial Management of Health Service Organizations Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 33 Hours

Interdisciplinary Business Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

Choose three 6000 or 7000-level courses from the Raj Soin College of Business

Total: 33 Hours

International Business Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

MGT 7210 - International Management Credit Hour(s): 3

And choose two of the following:

EC 7190 - International Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 7250 - Seminar in International Financial Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7577 - Short-Term Study Abroad Credit Hour(s): 3
MKT 7700 - International Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 33 Hours

Investments Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

FIN 7120 - Investing in Securities Credit Hour(s): 3

And choose two of the following:

FIN 6120 - Fixed Income Securities Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 6130 - Derivatives Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 6220 - Analysis of Corporate Financial Information Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 33 Hours

Management, Innovation and Change Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

MGT 7060 - Organizational Development and Change Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 7660 - Managing for Creativity and Innovation Credit Hour(s): 3
Any 6000 or 7000-level MGT Course

Total: 33 Hours

Marketing Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

MKT 7800 - Marketing Analytics Credit Hour(s): 3
MKT 7500 - Marketing Research & Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

And choose one of the following:

MKT 7300 - Entrepreneurship Credit Hour(s): 3
MKT 7700 - International Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 33 Hours

New Venture Creation Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

EC 7280 - Economics of Innovation Credit Hour(s): 3
MKT 7300 - Entrepreneurship Credit Hour(s): 3
IHE 6410 - Technology-Based Ventures Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 33 Hours

Project Management Concentration

Program Requirements:

Foundation Coursework

All foundation courses should be taken before starting 7000-level MBA courses unless permission is granted by the director of the MBA Program.

Foundation Courses

MBA 5100 - Survey of Financial Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5200 - Survey of Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5300 - Survey of Finance Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 5400 - Survey of Law Credit Hour(s): 1.5
MBA 5800 - Survey of Quantitative Business Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

MBA Program

MBA 7100 - Strategic Cost Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7220 - Economics for Managers Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7300 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7500 - Leadership and Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7520 - International Business Management: Operations and Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7600 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7800 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MBA 7550 - Developing and Implementing Competitive Strategies Credit Hour(s): 3 (Prerequisite: All core MBA courses)

Required Three Courses: 9 Hours

MGT 7710 - Fundamentals of Project Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 7720 - Project Contract Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 7730 - Project Planning Evaluation and Control Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3