The Professional Development Program at Campbell University allows working professionals to enroll in courses that are part of the Master of Business Administration program curriculum as non-degree seeking students. This option is attractive for individuals interested in general education or professional development, and provides a wide array of subject matter for professionals looking to expand their knowledge, including Accounting, Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, and much more.
Students may take up to three (3) MBA courses to enhance their education and sample graduate level courses. Should you decide to apply for the Campbell MBA program at a later date, these courses can be used toward the completion of the degree.
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*Students in the Professional Development Program are considered non-degree seeking students and do not qualify for federal financial aid.
Course Options
A course dealing with the use of accounting data for purposes of managerial control and decision-making. Topics covered include budgeting, standard costing, profit planning, and emerging approaches for measuring productivity, quality, and financial performance. Includes lecture, problem sets, and case studies. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
The course presents a balanced coverage of both micro- and macroeconomic concepts, theories, issues, problems, and policy alternatives pertinent to the United States in a global setting. Extensive case studies help to bridge the gap between theoretical rigor and practical “real-world” applications of political economy from managerial decision-making and policy makers’ perspectives. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
A study of capital budgeting, financing, dividend, and working capital decisions. Topics include fundamentals of financial markets, valuation, shareholder-wealth maximization, financial statement analysis, cost of capital, asset pricing, hedging, entrepreneurial finance, and international financial issues. Case studies will supplement lectures, and a team project involving the development of a financial analysis of an actual venture/investment is required. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
An examination of financial decision-making by commercial banks and other financial institutions operating in the financial-services sector. Topics include the roles of financial institutions; management of challenges associated with such factors as interest-rate fluctuations, market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk: performance analysis; strategy development; asset-liability management; global aspects of managing a financial institution; hedging; and securitization. A team project involving the preparation of a strategic plan for financial institution is required. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
A study of security analysis, with an emphasis on fundamental analysis of equities and bonds. Specific topics include market efficiency and anomalies, security valuation, asset pricing models, equity and bond fundamentals, and the use of futures and options markets. A team project involving the analysis of an actual common stock is required. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
A study of the principles and rationale of the federal income tax laws and their impact on complex tax situations. There will be an emphasis on advanced strategies to minimize the impact of federal income taxes. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
A comprehensive analysis of the risk management process and its impact on the individual, business, and the economy in the 21st century. Case studies on current trends in risk management will be presented in class. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
This multidisciplinary course examines communication techniques and strategies, while allowing students to practice and develop effective communication skills — particularly writing skills and presentation skills. Additional emphasis will be placed on critical reflection, problem solving, case analysis and communication of the challenges of ethical decision making, particularly in the business and organizational context. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
Based on a solid foundation of contemporary and classic scholarship, the course addresses organizational behavior theories and concepts in the context of current and emerging workplace realities. The course addresses the challenges associated with understanding, predicting, and controlling the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations and the impact of their behavior on the organization’s bottom line. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
This course will explore the many dilemmas faced by managers overseeing special projects and will teach students how to break down a complex project into manageable segments, while also helping them develop skills to lead a diverse project team, and learn to effectively use tools to ensure that the project meets its deliverables and is completed within budget and on schedule. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
This course addresses the human resource function as a key strategic function in successful organizations. The course recognizes the dynamic relationship between strategy, people, technology, and the processes that drive organizations. Key topic areas include: employment law, staffing, compensation, human resource development, and performance management. The course uses readings, lectures, class discussions, and application activities. The application activities will help students apply the concepts to their workplaces. The course prepares the student to participate in strategic business decisions on a global basis. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
This course examines systematic approaches and computer information systems available to assist in collecting, understanding, and utilizing the various amounts of data collected by organizations in order to assist with effective decision making. The focus of the course will be on the application and analysis of information and “big data” so crucial in business today. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
A study of the changing role of marketing of goods and services through an analysis of organizational activities such as selection of the product mix, pricing, advertising and communications, marketing research, and channels of distribution. Environmental issues considered will include legal, social, ethical, cultural, ecological, and technical variables. A particular emphasis will be placed on digital and mobile marketing efforts. Case studies along with individual and group projects will supplement class lectures. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
This course studies the methods, techniques, and procedures of acquiring, evaluating, and interpreting information for making marketing management decisions. Individual and group projects will illustrate the practical use of the tools utilized in research methodology. While the course has no stated prerequisites, it is expected that a student enrolling in this class has basic knowledge of regression analysis and analysis of variance. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)
This course focuses on management and improvement of supply chain processes and performance at a global and domestic level. Students will explore important metrics for making supply chain decisions and will learn about tools for effective and efficient supply chain management, production planning, inventory control, order fulfillment, and supply chain coordination. Students will also investigate topics such as global supply chain design, logistics, and outsourcing, several other recent supply chain innovations. (Credit Hours: 3, Prerequisites: None)