Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

2013–2014 Graduate Bulletin

General Business (GB)

Michael E. Stephens College of Business

 

GB 509 MBA Internship Practicum      Credit, 3 hours
This course will provide selected students with work-related experience in a private, public, or non-profit organization to enhance student learning of academic concepts and their application in actual organizations. Active oversight by faculty is required, along with dedicated mentoring by an approved preceptor in a suitable organization. Specific learning objectives and related experiences are required, as is submission of work products suitable for faculty evaluation of performance. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.B.A. program.

GB 560 MBA Special Topics      Credit, 3 hours
A study of selected topics related to organizations and their management using readings, lectures, and discussion on subject matter so current or unique that it is not generally included in other course offerings. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.B.A. program.

GB 576 MBA Directed Study and Research      Credit, 3 hours
Directed study and research on an approved topic by student under direction of faculty member to allow student to develop in-depth knowledge concerning a particular topic in an area related to organizations and their management. Student will develop the skills and insights necessary to critically review research material, design and implement a research study, and effectively communicate findings and their implications for managerial practice. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.B.A. program.