Graduate Business Programs

Graduating soon? Request a petition by the end of semester preceding your anticipated graduation by sending your name, KSU#, mailing address, telephone numbers, and e-mail address to Barbara Callaway (bcallaway@kennesaw.edu). The petition and degree audit will be e-mailed to you, which you’ll then use to pay the diploma fee and file with the Registrar.

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Registration + Key Dates

-- Priority registration: April 10 - 19

-- Final Payment day: May 1 (until 8:00 AM on May 2)

(Priority registrations cancelled if not paid by this deadline)

-- University offices closed: May 29

-- Final registration: May 24 - 25

-- Academic department meeting day – No registration: May 26

► -- Late registration drop/add: May 30 – June 6

► -- First day of classes: May 31

-- Last day to file petition with Registrar to graduate summer 2006: June 6

Owl Express online registration

Course schedule

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MBA + MAcc Course Prefixes

Don’t miss course opportunities – Check the online schedule for courses with these prefixes:

ACCT - BISM - BLAW - ECON - FIN - MGT - MKTG

GBA (7095, 8900, and 8950 only)

WMBA (WebMBA program only)

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Permissions / Approvals to Enroll

-- ACCT 8940 – Directed Studies in Accounting and Taxation. Contact Dr. Kathy Schwaig (kschwaig@kennesaw.edu), 770.423.6084

-- ACCT 8990 – Forensic Accounting (MAcc students only – offered spring and fall only). Secure permission by e-mailing your name, KSU# and course registration number (from the online schedule) to Barbara Callaway (bcallaway@kennesaw.edu). If approved, you may register on your assigned registration date and time or later.

-- GBA 7095 – International Internship. Available to students with F1 Visa only. Contact Barbara Callaway (bcallaway@kennesaw.edu), 770.423.6087

-- GBA 8950 – Special Projects in Business and Accounting. Contact Dr. Kevin Sightler (ksightler@kennesaw.edu), 770.423.6087

-- MGT 8999 – Strategic Management (MBA students or MAcc students completing “old” curriculum) – Secure permission by e-mailing your name, KSU# and course registration number (from the online schedule) to Barbara Callaway (bcallaway@kennesaw.edu). If approved, you may register on your assigned registration date and time or later.

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Special Topics

ACCT 8900/01 - 21^st Century & Beyond: Hot Topics in Accounting & Auditing

This course examines the latest developments affecting the profession, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, corporate governance/audit committees, compilation and review engagements, fair value accounting, business combinations, variable interest entities/special purpose entities, pension/profit-sharing plans, stock options, international harmonization, revenue recognition, fraud, accounting systems audit and control, and much more. A rapid review of the Financial Numbers Game, 2005 Federal Tax Update, and SEC, PCAOB, EITF, IASB, IASC Standards are also covered. Throughout this course, students will develop a conceptual framework and practical knowledge of these special topics and other pertinent issues in accounting and auditing. No prerequisite. Dr. Shawn Davis, sdavis106@kennesaw.edu

ACCT 8900/02 - Current Topics in Law and Ethics

Given the current legal and ethical environment of business, this course offers students an opportunity to examine and refine their analytical skills in these areas. Using online sources, recent cases, and personal interactions, students will gain insight into current issues in the areas of technology, intellectual property, employment, tort liability, and government regulation. Relevant projects and class discussions will assist students in learning how to analyze and solve practical legal and ethical dilemmas. Galleria; no Prerequisite. Professor Alan Schlact, aschlact@kennesaw.edu

MGT 8900/01, The Management of Innovation and Technology Development

Topics covered involve the process of managing technology development, its commercialization, and its diffusion in the marketplace, including leading the innovation process through research and development activities, managing the introduction and use of technology in products and services, in manufacturing processes, in marketing activities, and in other corporate or support functions. These disciplines also involve the development of science into technology and its further integration into new products, services, and process designs that can be effectively and efficiently produced and/or delivered. This course will examine critical issues faced by managers primarily in the private sector, but also faced by managers in the public sector. These issues will be addressed primarily through cases with a few supporting lectures. Students will be required to analyze a series of cases that highlight the critical issues and problems facing general and technology managers. The course will be split into these five primary topics: 1) Introduction to Technology and Innovation Management, 2) Technology Strategy, 3) Bringing New Technology to Market, 4) Managing Research and Development, and 5) Managing Product and Process Design. However, many of these topics will intersect and encompass other related topics such as technology forecasting and resource allocation. This course is an excellent complement to MKTG 8720 Strategic Product Management. No Prerequisite. Dr. Richard Franza, rfranza@kennesaw.edu

MGT 8900/02, Business Coaching and Mentoring

MGT 8900/02 BUSINESS COACHING AND MENTORING SEMINAR. This is an intensive, interactive, and experiential course in which you will learn the methods of positive business coaching and mentoring, and experience the results. The course is designed for graduate business students from any business background, independent of industry or organizational level. Using non-traditional teaching methods, you will learn theories, ideas, and practical applications while practicing and refining newly-learned skills in a small, non-threatening group setting. The changing role of business leaders is emphasized and demonstrates how, by embracing new ways of thinking and behaving, leaders can thrive in a constantly changing environment. A $350 course fee is assessed in addition to other fees and tuition. All text and support materials are provided. Students who completed this course in a prior semester -- regardless of GBA, MKTG, or MGT prefix --" are not eligible to enroll in this course for credit or otherwise. Professor: Dr. Robin Cheramie, rcheram1@kennesaw.edu

MKTG 8900/01, Global Sales Strategy

Many companies are faced with the challenges of doing business in other countries. These challenges include selling to, management of and negotiating with individuals who have a very different cultural frame of reference. Skills in recognizing and adapting to these differences are crucial to success in these environments. This course examines the concepts and complexities of selling on a global basis. The objectives of this course are to introduce you to selling, sales management, and business negotiations, give you an understanding of the impact of cultural differences, and give the skills you need to adapt your sales strategy to those differences. Dr. Scott Widmier, swidmier@kennesaw.edu

MKTG 8900/02, Seminar in Creativity and Innovation

Note: December 16-20, 2005
Developing creativity and business innovation skills is the purpose of this unique, hands-on, and intensive 5-day / 40-hour graduate seminar. Industry leaders and innovation experts will guide exercises, presentations, competitions, and discussions. Classes meet each day starting Friday, December 16, 2005 and ending Tuesday, December 20, 2005. The Friday through Monday classes meet from 8AM to 5PM and the Tuesday class meets from 8AM to 1 PM. There are pre-class and post-class activities and deliverables. A non-refundable $400 fee is charged in addition to tuition and other University fees to cover costs. All texts and learning materials are included. Participation in all 40 hours of classroom contact is required to earn credit (3 semester hours). Students who completed this seminar previously are not eligible to enroll for credit or otherwise. Enrollment is limited to 30. For further information or assistance, contact Dr. Gary Selden (gselden@kennesaw.edu).

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Galleria Courses

* 700 Galleria Parkway in the Galleria complex, Cobb Parkway at I-75/I-285

* Classes meet from 6:00pm to 8:45pm

* A $150 fee per course per student is assessed to cover the classroom rental costs

* Check online course schedule to confirm courses and days

* Galleria courses only? No parking or student activities fees charged; no main campus parking decal is issued

* Map and parking information

Monday:

-- Cancelled MGT 8540/01 – Entrepreneurial Finance – Dr. Frank Adams

Tuesday:

-- Cancelled MKTG 8030/01 – Strategic Marketing – Dr. Armen Tashchian

-- Cancelled FIN 8320/01 – Advanced Corporate Finance – Dr. Gabriel Ramírez

Wednesday:

-- FIN 8020/02 – Business Finance – Dr. James Tompkins

-- ACCT 8900/02 – Current Topics in Law and Ethics – Prof. Alan Schlact

Thursday:

-- MGT 8040/02 – Managing the Value Chain – Dr. Rick Franza

-- MKTG 8710/01 – Consumer and Buyer Behavior – Dr. David Shepherd

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Weekend Courses

Saturday:

-- ACCT 8000/02 – Dr. Richard Clune

-- MGT 8520/01 – Dr. Dorothy Brawley

Sunday:

-- MKTG 8030/03 – Dr. Armen Tashchian

-- FIN 8330/01 – Dr. Dragon Tang

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Other Course Highlights

MGT 8490 – Management of Process Improvement: Cancelled

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► New Master of Accounting Curriculum

Coming Soon

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► Value-added Services

Coming Soon

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► Miscellany

Links

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