Biology - Major in Biology Program

Certificate Course Requirements:
MBA 827 Project Management

Project Management is "the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements," as defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). The course provides students an introduction to the five process groups of project management, the nine knowledge areas of project management, and the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Introduces appropriate project management computer software. 3 credits.

Plus two of the following:
MBA 837 Planning and Scheduling Management

The purpose of this course is to develop advanced level understanding of planning and scheduling management knowledge in the context of project management. Using the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), students will learn core concepts and principles of planning and scheduling management, as well as the application of various methods, tools and techniques commonly used to manage organizational projects. 3 credits.

MBA 840 Business Analytics

This course reviews the quantitative techniques and systems approaches that managers need to make effective decisions for their organization. A philosophy of problem solving will be introduced as well as systems thinking and the use of models in solving business problems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and critically evaluating data to inform managerial decision-making. Appropriate computer software is used. 3 credits.

MBA 857 Supply Chain Management

This course takes a strategic, managerial, and cross-functional view of supply chain management, enabling managers to participate in the vision and implementation of world-class supply chain networks. To achieve this, the course introduces a Supply Chain Roadmap process model as a guiding framework for designing and implementing integrated supply chains. Students will gain the knowledge and analytical tools to perform analysis and act as change agents within their organizations. 3 credits.

MBA 867 Risk and Quality Management

The primary goal of this course is to develop advanced level understanding of risk and quality management. Using the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), students will learn core concepts and principles of risk and quality management, as well as the application of various methods, tools and techniques commonly used to manage organizational projects. 3 credits.

MBA 893 Special Topics in Project Management

This course option allows for the exploration of current topics in the field of project management. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. 3 credits.