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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
2010-2011 Academic Bulletin
2010-2011 Academic Bulletin
Graduate School of BuSineSS Fordham University 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 admiSSionS Telephone: (212) 636-6200 Fax: (212) 636-7076 E-mail: admissionsgb@fordham.edu academic adviSement Telephone: (212) 636-6104 Fax: (212) 636-7144 E-mail: gbastudents@fordham.edu faculty ServiceS Telephone: (212) 636-6150 Fax: (212) 765-5573 Website: www.bnet.fordham.edu
imPortant notice Students are ultimately responsible for knowing and observing all regulations that may affect their status in the Graduate School of Business. For this reason they are expected to acquaint themselves with the contents of this bulletin and to read regularly the notices posted on the appropriate bulletin boards. Fordham Universitys seal, above, contains the University motto: Sapientia et Doctrina Wisdom and Learning. Issued at Fordham University, Lincoln Center, NY 10023
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fordham univerSity fordham Graduate School of BuSineSS 3 5 laW and ethicS entrePreneurShiP StudieS SPecial academic ProGramS, PartnerShiPS and centerS Executive MBA Program Cohort Program The Deming Scholars MBA Pre-MBA Program Joint JD/MBA Program BS/MS Program BS/MBA Program MBA Consulting Program Global Professional MBA Beijing International MBA Gateway Program ESADE Program MBA/Master in Global Management, Thunderbird Partnership Co-op Program with the Fordham School of Law International Business and Finance Certificate Center for Communications The Donald McGannon Communication Research Center The Frank J. Petrilli Center for Research in International Finance Trans-Atlantic Finance Institute certificate ProGramS faculty Full-Time Adjunct facilitieS and ServiceS admiSSionS and enrollment manaGement tuition and feeS Financial Aid Loans Scholarships career manaGement and academic adviSement Student life Policies and Procedures aWardS and honorS directorieS Lincoln Center Westchester Campus of Fordham University academic calendar 2010-2011 47 48 49 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 53 54 54 54 54 55 57 57 64 68 71 73 73 73 75 76 77 77 82 83 83 83 84
mBa ProGram of Study Requirements for Completion Areas of Concentration Dual Concentration Academic Designations Waivers Graduate Tutorials
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mBa concentrationS Accounting and Taxation MBA in Public Accounting MS in Taxation MBA in Public Accounting and MS in Taxation (MTA) MBA in Accounting MS in Accounting Communications and Media Management MBA in Communications and Media Management MS in Communications and Media Management Finance and Business Economics MBA in Finance MS in Quantitative Finance Information Systems MBA in Information Systems MS in Information Systems Joint MBA and MSIS Management Systems MBA in Management Systems Marketing MBA in Marketing
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fordham UniversiTy
Fordham University is a private educational institution for men and women governed by an independent board of trustees under a charter granted in 1846 by the New York State Legislature. Since 1841, when Fordham was founded as a Catholic seminary, it has provided education in liberal arts and selected professional areas at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Today, the University has 11 schools and more than 15,000 students enrolled at three campuses. The Rose Hill campus is situated on 89 acres of a former country estate in the Bronx, 12 miles north of Manhattan. Rose Hill is home to: Fordham College at Rose Hill Fordham College of Business Fordham College of Liberal Studies Fordham Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Fordham Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education Fordhams Lincoln Center Campus is located adjacent to the worldrenowned performing arts complex in New York City. Six schools are located at Lincoln Center: Fordham College of Liberal Studies Fordham College at Lincoln Center Fordham School of Law Fordham Graduate School of Business Fordham Graduate School of Education Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Fordhams suburban campus in Westchester, New York, also conducts classes for the following schools: Fordham Graduate School of Business Fordham Graduate School of Education Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Fordham College of Liberal Studies FoRDHAM AND THE JESUIT TRADITIoN Fordham is known as The Jesuit University of New York City because members of the Society of Jesus have been teaching here from its earliest days. The Jesuits have a 450-year history of excellence in education that recognizes the importance of the individuals moral responsibility. The Jesuit tradition of teaching seeks to stretch the imagination of students, as well as to sharpen their intelligence, to help them confront the question of what should be, while at the same time learning to extend the boundaries of what can be. ACCREDITATIoNS AND ACADEMIC AFFILIATIoNS The Graduate School of Business shares in the numerous accreditations and affiliations of Fordham University, which is also a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and is registered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. The University is a cooperating institution of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and is a contributing institution to the American Academy in Rome. The Graduate School of Business degrees are accredited by the AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The AACSB is recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, as the sole accrediting agency for baccalaureate and Master degree programs in business administration and accounting. Less than one third of U.S. business schools and less than 10 percent of business schools worldwide meet the high standards of AACSB International. NoNDISCRIMINATIoN AND AFFIRMATIvE ACTIoN PoLICIES Fordham University is an academic institution that in compliance with Federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, national origin, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by law. No otherwise qualified person shall be discriminated against in any programs or activities of the University because of disability. Likewise, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of sex. A compliance officer is available to address any complaints alleging discrimination. Georgina Arendacs, PhD, may be contacted at the office of Legal Counsel, Rose Hill Campus, Administration Building, Room 111, (718) 817-3112. Fordham University does not knowingly support or patronize any organization that engages in discrimination. The University continues its commitment to affirmative action by providing the means to recruit, employ and promote women and other under-represented minorities in the interest of attaining workplace diversity. The Director of Equity and Equal opportunity is available to all members of the Fordham community for consultation, training, and development of those methods and initiatives that advance a more diversified workforce, and ensure nondiscrimination, access to equal employment opportunities and fair treatment of individuals. It is the responsibility of the Director of Equity and Equal opportunity to monitor and report regularly on the Universitys efforts to achieve diversity and compliance with all laws pertaining to non-discrimination. In addition, the Director of Equity and Equal opportunity is a designated contact person for complaints alleging workplace discrimination, including complaints of sexual harassment. SExUAL HARASSMENT Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the University community. It subverts the mission of the University and threatens the well-being, educational experiences and careers of students, faculty and staff. Any member of the faculty, staff or student body of the University who believes that s(he) has been or is being subjected to sexual harassment is urged to use resolution procedures. The full sexual harassment policy is available for review in the office of the Associate Dean for Student Services.
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officerS of adminiStration Joseph M. McShane, S.J., PhD President Stephen Freedman, PhD Provost John J. Lordan, MBA, MPA, CPA Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn, JD, JCL Vice President for Mission and Ministry Brian J. Byrne, PhD * Vice President for Lincoln Center Roger A. Milici, Jr., BA, MA Interim Vice President for Development and University Relations Thomas A. Dunne, JD Vice President for Administration Jeffrey L. Gray, MSA Vice President for Student Affairs Frank Simio, BS, CPA Vice President for Finance Frank J. Sirianni, PhD Vice President for Information Technology and CIO Peter A. Stace, PhD Vice President for Enrollment Marco A. Valera, BS, MBA Vice President for Facilities Management Margaret T. Ball, JD University Secretary
board of TrUsTees
John N. Tognino Chair Mark H. Tuohey III Vice Chair Elizabeth Burns Secretary truSteeS emeriti Robert E. Campbell John R. Costantino Maurice J. Cunniffe George E. Doty William P. Frank Herbert A. Granath Paul B. Guenther J. Kenneth Hickman Joseph A. OHare, S.J. Vincent T. OKeefe, S.J.
* Recipient of the Bene Merenti award for 20 years of service to Fordham University
Lawrence Auriana Stephen E. Bepler Rosemary T. Berkery Kenneth J. Boller, S.J. James E. Buckman Richard J. Buoncore Donna M. Carroll John J. Cecero, S.J. Emanuel Chirico Brian Conboy Robert D. Daleo Carolyn N. Dolan Christine F. Driessen Christopher F. Fitzmaurice Dennis FitzSimons Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. Patricia Heller Peter W. Howe Darlene Luccio Jordan John M. Keane John P. Kehoe V. John Kriss William Loschert T.J. Maloney J. Thomas McClain, S.J. Sylvester McClearn Joseph M. McShane, S.J. (ex officio) Henry S. Miller Robert J. OShea Joseph P. Parkes, S.J. Regina M. Pitaro Hon. Loretta A. Preska Peter John Sacripanti Thomas P. Salice Vincent Viola Lilian Wu
truSteeS felloWS Maureen Scannell Bateman Charles C. Carella Winston J. Churchill Mary Higgins Clark Edwin A. Cohen William J. Flynn Thomas J. Harrington Suzanne D. Jaffe John J. Kirby Gerolo F.L. Klauer Sharon W. Lindsay Robert F. Long John Lyons Raymond V. OBrien Charles Osgood Joel I. Picket Eugene C. Rainis Nicholas A. Romano Dennis Ruppel Robert Shapiro Margaret M. Smyth Paul A. Soden John E. Toffolon Jr. Paul A. Veteri John S. Wilcha Paul G. Williamson
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Our mission is to educate business professionals and equip them to manage effectively in a range of leadership roles. With equal emphasis, we strive to enable our graduates to grow continuously in the changing global environment. To achieve these goals, we take maximum advantage of our extraordinary location and forge links with national and international companies that maintain a corporate presence in New Yorks regional economy. We are committed to: instilling skills necessitated by globalization; ethics in business; understanding the use of technological innovation; lifelong achievement of intellectual excellence; the use of metropolitan New Yorks unique bounty of resources; and humanistic concern for our students. Fordhams Graduate School of Business at Lincoln Center was founded in 1969 in the Jesuit tradition of excellence in education, intellectual vigor and ethical conduct. Embracing those ideals, we are dedicated to being an institution of international distinction. The school offers programs of study leading to the degrees listed below.
ProGramS of Study Master of Business Administration (MBA) (HEGIS 0506) Concentrations in: Accounting Communications and Media Management Finance and Business Economics Information Systems Management Systems Marketing Public Accounting (HEGIS 0502) Taxation and Accounting (MTA Program) (HEGIS 0502.10) Master of Science (MS) Communications and Media Management (HEGIS 0599) Information Systems (HEGIS 0702.00) Taxation (HEGIS 0502.10) Accounting (HEGIS 0502.00) Quantitative Finance (HEGIS 0504.00) Special Programs Executive MBA (HEGIS 0506) Beijing International MBA (HEGIS 0506) Deming Scholars MBA (HEGIS 0506) Global Professional MBA Joint JD/MBA (HEGIS 0506/1401) MBA/MGM Thunderbird Partnership Law and Ethics courses are offered as breadth electives. Additional courses are on page 47 for the Law and Ethics area. Entrepreneurship courses are also offered as breadth electives within the Law and Ethics area. Some are used for the Entrepreneurship academic designation as outlined on pages 9 and 48.
certificate ProGramS In addition to degree-granting programs, Certificate Programs are offered for master graduates who wish to continue their professional education. Below are certificate offerings. See pages 55-56 for more information. Accounting and Taxation (HEGIS 0502.00) Certificate in Accounting Certificate in Accounting and Taxation Certificate in Taxation (HEGIS 0502.10) Communications and Media Management Certificate in Communications and Media Management Finance and Business Economics (HEGIS 0504.00) Certificate in Commercial Banking Certificate in Corporate Treasury Certificate in General Finance Certificate in International Finance Certificate in Securities and Portfolio Management (HEGIS 0505.00) Information Systems (HEGIS 0702.00) Certificate in Information Systems International Business (HEGIS 0513.00) Certificate in International Business Certificate in International Business and Finance Management Systems (HEGIS 0506.00) Certificate in Quality and Systems Design (HEGIS 0507.00) Certificate in Quality and Systems Management Certificate in Strategic Management Marketing (HEGIS 0509.00) Certificate in Advertising Management Certificate in Marketing Management Certificate in Product Management
SPecial ProGramS Fordham Graduate Business offers students with a strong interest in global business four distinct options: they can earn a special International Business Designation in conjunction with their concentration (see page 9); apply to our Global Professional MBA Program, which has been specially designed for students planning careers in international business (see page 51); enroll in Fordhams Executive MBA (EMBA) Program (see page 49); or earn a dual degree with the Thunderbird School of Global Management (see page 53). Designations for students interested in specializing in Electronic Business, Entrepreneurship or Global Sustainability are also available (see pages 9-10). Qualified students may also take courses through our Certificate and Non-Degree Programs (see page 55) or as visiting students (see page 71). Several of the programs offered at Fordhams Graduate School of Business are exceptional in their fields. The first is a rigorous 99-hour program that integrates the subjects of taxation and accounting. Called the MBA in Public Accounting and Master of Science in Taxation (MTA), it is a comprehensive program designed to meet the demand from accounting firms and multinational corporations for broadly educated tax professionals (see page 14). In addition to the MBA in Finance, Fordhams Graduate School of Business offers a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance that equips students with the latest intelligence and problem-solving skills for careers in the global financial services industry (see page 32). Another exceptional program is a special MBA concentration in Communications and Media Management designed for corporate officers in the communications industries (see page 21). Two additional master programs include our Master of Science in Information Systems (see page 36) and our Master of Science in Communications and Media Management (see page 22). For a list of Special Academic Programs see page 49. fordham in neW york city Fordhams Lincoln Center Campus is located in New York City, the nations premier hub of commerce and culture. As the worlds finance center, the city maintains stock exchanges that trade shares of companies collectively worth $11 trillion, more than five times the value of any other citys exchange listings anywhere in the world. New York is also home to more than 100 museums, two world-class opera troupes, four celebrated ballet companies, 42 professional orchestras, and the countrys largest, most vibrant theatrical smorgasbord, as well as 10 professional sports teams and more than 18,000 restaurants.
Full- and part-time students accepted at the Lincoln Center Campus study near Columbus Circle at 113 West 60th Street, which provides easy accessibility from most places of business. It is also conveniently close to the social and cultural magnets of Lincoln Center and the Upper West Side to the north, the theater district and midtown Manhattan to the south, and Central Park to the east. In addition, the campuss seven-acre plaza creates a green oasis in the middle of a great metropolis. The Lincoln Center Campus offers both day and evening classes, Monday through Thursday, on a trimester basis. Terms begin in September, January and April. Some Saturday classes are offered in the fall and spring trimesters. Administrative and faculty offices are located half a block away at 33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor. WeStcheSter camPuS of fordham univerSity The Graduate School of Business also offers its MBA program at the Westchester Campus of Fordham University in West Harrison, New York. Courses are taught by the same distinguished faculty as at Fordhams Lincoln Center Campus. Full- and part-time students can complete all requirements for the MBA at this suburban campus in the following concentrations: Finance, Management Systems and Marketing. Note: Information Systems as well as Communications and Media Management concentrations require some attendance at Lincoln Center. Students may take from one to four courses per trimester, and while they can complete most degrees entirely at the Westchester Campus, they may move freely between Westchester and Lincoln Center. The trimester system is the same at both campuses, with classes in Westchester offered Monday and Wednesday evenings plus Saturday mornings. The Westchester Campus is located on Westchester Avenue, in West Harrison, New York. The Harlem line of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad stops at White Plains about two miles west of the Westchester Campus. Taxis are available at the station. By car, the campus is also easily reachable. BeijinG camPuS A consortium of 26 Jesuit business schools offers an MBA program, called the Beijing International MBA (BiMBA), in mainland China. The BiMBA Program is housed in a former princes residence, renovated for modern use. Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Business students have the opportunity to participate in the Beijing International MBA program at Peking University by studying there for a semester. Students may take up to 12 credits at BiMBA and should meet with an advisor before choosing classes. They must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher) in order to participate. Please contact the office of Student Life at (212) 636-6104 for more information (see page 52).
School adminiStration David A. Gautschi, PhD Dean, Graduate School of Business Donna Rapaccioli, PhD Dean, Gabelli School of Business, Dean of Business Faculty Ilhan Akbil, MIM Associate Dean, Corporate Outreach and International Programs Victor Marek Borun, PhD * Associate Dean of the Faculty Stuart J. Lipper, MBA Associate Dean, Academic Programs John Zhuang Yang, PhD Associate Dean, Beijing International MBA Program Francis Petit, EdD Associate Dean for Executive MBA Programs Greg Bergida, MBA Director, Office of Student Life Patricia Caffrey, MBA Director of Enrollment Management Judith N. Paul, MBA Director of Career Management Gilbert Stack, PhD Director of Assessment and Accreditation
area chairS Allen I. Schiff * Accounting and Taxation Everette E. Dennis Communications and Media Management Sris Chatterjee * Finance and Business Economics Mark S. Silver Information Systems Kenneth R. Davis Law and Ethics Falguni Sen Management Systems Dawn B. Lerman Marketing SPecial academic ProGram directorS Everette E. Dennis Director, Center for Communications Allen I. Schiff * Director, MBA Consulting Program Director, Tax Programs James Lothian * Director, The Frank J. Petrilli Center for Research and Finance; Co-Director, Trans-Atlantic Finance Institute Sertan Kabadayi Director, Global Professional MBA Gautam Goswami Director, Master of Science in Quantitative Finance Program An Yan Director, Center for Research in Contemporary Finance Falguni Sen Global Healthcare Innovation Management Center
executive committee Everette Dennis Laura Gonzalez Robert Wharton election committee Evangelos Katsamakas Dorothy Klotz * Steve Raymar Esther Solomon Frank Werner joint councilS David A. Gautschi, PhD Dean, Graduate School of Business Donna Rapaccioli, PhD Dean, College of Business, Dean of Business Faculty Elizabeth Pinho-Cosenza Secretary GBa curriculum committee Gayane Hovakimian Sertan Kabadayi Dawn Lerman Michael Pirson Mark Silver merit committee Christopher Blake John Carey Everette Dennis Robert Wharton An Yan
* Recipient of the Bene Merenti award for 20 years of service to Fordham University
mba ProGram of sTUdy

Fordhams Master of Business Administration Program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to become leaders in business. Students acquire a comprehensive education for the fundamentals of business through required courses and also develop expertise in a specific field by concentrating in one or two of six areas: Accounting, Communications and Media Management, Finance, Information Systems, Management Systems and Marketing. Each concentration is complemented by advanced courses in other areas to round out the education. The information, skills and contacts offered in these courses are assets that culminate in a career-enhancing portfolio of knowledge, experience and networks. Fordhams MBA Program views business education in the same way that an investor combines a carefully balanced assortment of financial assets to achieve maximum returns. The result is a powerful combination of knowledge and abilities designed to serve graduates throughout their professional careers. Each student receives an MBA or MS Program of Study Sheet, which outlines the specific courses (s)he must complete to earn an MBA or MS. This document, provided by the Office of Academic Advisement, is individualized for each student in consultation with the Offices academic advisors to reflect the students personal goals.
requirementS for comPletion of the deGree Completion of a single concentration is 69 credits. However, the number of credits varies if the student is pursuing a second concentration, which also depends upon the students program. ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) BE 6220 Managerial Economics (see page 31) DG 6810 Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) DG 6820 Statistics (see page 43) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required for all concentrations) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed.Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. areaS of concentration (five courses, 15 credits) A concentration consists of advanced-level courses from one of six areas: Accounting, Communications and Media Management, Finance, Information Systems, Management Systems or Marketing. Specific concentration requirements are set forth in each area description. Breadth electiveS (five courses, 15 credits) Students must take five advanced-level courses outside their concentration. Advanced-level courses are 7000- or 8000-numbered courses. only two courses can be taken in the same area.
free electiveS These credits enable students to take additional courses in their concentration or breadth elective courses. dual concentration Students in the regular MBA, the MBA in Public Accounting, the Global Professional MBA and the EMBA Program have the option of working toward a second concentration. The requirements of the second concentration are fulfilled by the completion of five courses from one area of concentration (Accounting, Communication and Media Management, Finance, Information Systems, Management Systems or Marketing) and the completion of three breadth electives that are outside the concentrating areas of study, and no more than two from any area. There are no free electives. All areas of concentration must be completed within five courses. Each concentration has its own requirements, and those requirements must be completed. The total credit requirement without waivers is 72 credits. Exception to the rule: students pursuing a dual concentration in Public Accounting and Finance need to take four additional Finance courses, for a total of 81 credits to complete the program. Global Professional MBA students pursuing a dual concentration must complete 85.5 to 88.5 credits. For more information, please contact the office of Academic Advisement at (212) 636-7802. academic deSiGnationS In response to the evolution of modern business practice and needs, Fordhams Graduate School of Business has added new concepts to many courses in electronic business, entrepreneurship, international business and global sustainability. This process mirrors the worldwide economic environment, where technology is changing all organizations; where entrepreneurial activity in both new and established companies is a key to business success; where the distinction between international and domestic business is rapidly diminishing; and where business must answer the call to create a future based on a low-carbon sustainable economy.
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Because the school recognizes that some students seek specific careers in these areas, it has created four academic designations: International Business (IB), Electronic Business (EB), Entrepreneurship (ENT) and Global Sustainability (GS). Students who successfully complete these designations receive an IB, EB, ENT or GS designation on their transcripts. MBA students may supplement their concentration in the area of the curriculum with courses relevant to their goals. These specialized areas of study are not concentrations. Rather, they present an opportunity to cluster courses around a designation. Students choosing designation courses must continue to observe concentration and breadth elective distribution requirements. 1. Designation in International Business The International Business (IB) designation is not a concentration. Moreover, students must continue to observe the distribution requirements of the MBA breadth electives when choosing their IB courses. An IB designation is conferred upon MBA graduates who complete five IB courses (15 credits) among their concentration and elective courses of the regular MBA program. At least one of the IB courses must be in the concentration and no more than two concentration courses can count toward this designation. The courses listed below have been designated as IB offerings: AC BE BE BE BL BL CM CM CM FN FN FN FN INSY INSY MG MG MG MG MG MG MG MK MK 7136 International Accounting 7244 Global Finance (also offered as FN 7455) 7243 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance (also offered as FN 7458) 7251 International Trade and Development 7322 International Business Law 739X ST*: International Business Ethics 7502 The Entertainment Industry 7525 Cross-Cultural Communications and Negotiations 7537 Coping with Global Corporate Crisis 7443 Multinational Investment Analysis 7451 Financial Management of Multinational Companies 7455 Global Finance (also offered as BE 7244) 7458 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance (also offered as BE 7243) 7901 E-Business Strategies and Applications 7989 IS in the Transnational Firm 7635 International Dimensions of Business 7671 Global Industry Analysis and Strategic Planning 7673 Strategy Implementation 7677 System Dynamics for Strategic Management 7678 Strategic Management of Global Supply Chains 769X ST*: International Study Tour 8000 Leading Global Corporations 7750 International Marketing 779X ST*: International Study Tour
2. Designation in Electronic Business The Electronic Business (EB) designation requires students to complete five upper-level courses (15 credits) designated as EB courses. The five EB courses must be distributed across at least three functional areas and can be distributed across the concentration and elective areas of the program of study. Electronic Business is not a concentration. It must be combined with a single or double concentration in any of the six functional areas and requires students to meet all regular concentration and breadth elective distribution requirements. The courses listed below have been designated as EB offerings: BL CM CM CM CM CM CM CM INSY INSY INSY INSY MG MK 7325 7500 7502 7503 7543 7554 7556 759X 7901 7905 7941 7945 7675 7719 Law of Traditional and New Media (also offered as CM 7556) Media and Communication Industries The Entertainment Industry The Motion Picture Industry Newspapers, Magazines and Their Electronic Ventures New Media and Mass Communications Law of Traditional and New Media (also offered as BL 7325) ST*: The Music Business E-Business Strategies and Applications Web and E-Business Technologies Communication Networks and Distributed Systems Business Design Through IT Strategic Management of Innovations and Technology E-Marketing
Appropriate MBA Consulting projects and tutorials that are approved in writing by the professor teaching the course, the appropriate area chair and the program director (for MBA Consulting projects) may also be considered EB courses. A copy of approval must be provided to an academic advisor. We encourage students who pursue this designation to join the Media and Entertainment Alliance, which was formed to enhance relationships between the community and the media and entertainment industry. The Alliance creates ongoing access to industry professionals through panel discussions, networking events, site visits, and seminars (for more, see www.bnet.fordham.edu/students/student_clubs). 3. Designation in Entrepreneurship and Venture Initiation The Entrepreneurship and venture Initiation (ENT) designation requires students to complete five upper-level courses (15 credits) designated as ENT courses. The five ENT courses must be distributed across at least three functional areas and can be distributed across the concentration or elective areas of the program of study. Entrepreneurship and venture Initiation is not a concentration. It must be combined with a single or double concentration in any of the six functional areas and requires students to meet all regular concentration and breadth elective distribution requirements. The courses listed below have been designated as ENT offerings: MG 7637 Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures (required) The remaining four courses must be taken from the following list:
Appropriate MBA Consulting projects and tutorials that are approved in writing by the professor teaching the course, the appropriate area chair and the program director (for MBA Consulting projects) may also be considered IB courses. A copy of approval must be provided to an academic advisor. We encourage students who pursue this designation to join the Global Professional MBA Student Club. This club recognizes the unique needs of individuals planning careers in international business and supports the development of the skill-set necessary to understand the mechanics of international business and the unwritten rules of cross-cultural management (for more, see www.bnet.fordham.edu/students/student_clubs).
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7184 Individual & Business Entity Taxation 7105 Financial Accounting Theory 7155 Managerial Accounting
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7240 7320 739X 739X 759X 759X 7415 7423 7430 7441 7451 7470 749X 749X 749X 749X 8405 8406 8414 8415 7905 7941 7610 7673 769X 7792 779X 779X
Money, Credit & Interest Rates (also offered as FN 7441) Business Law II ST*: Employment Law ST*: White Collar Crime ST*: Communication for Entrepreneurs ST*: Managing Across Media Credit Management Mergers, Acquisitions & LBOs Investment Analysis Money, Credit & Interest Rates (also offered as BE 7240) Financial Management of Multinational Companies Real Estate Finance ST*: Investment Banking ST*: Introduction to Technical Analysis ST*: Venture Capital Financing ST*: Investments for Individuals Deleveraged Finance Financial Strategy Modern Financial Analysis & Valuation Techniques Financial Markets: Concepts, Methods and Trading in Action Web and E-Business Technologies Communication Networks and Distributed Systems Leadership and Change Strategy Implementation ST*: Management Skills for Small Business New Product Development ST*: New Ventures Practicum ST*: Entrepreneurship / Philanthropy
4. Designation in Global Sustainability The Global Sustainability (GS) designation requires students to complete five upper-level courses (15 credits) designated as GS courses. The GS designation is not a concentration. Students must fit their GS courses within the requirements for the number of concentration and elective courses, and the distribution of breadth electives. The courses listed below have been designated as GS offerings: BE BL BL CM CM CM CM FN FN INSY MG MG MG MG MG MG MG MG MG MG MG MG MG MK MK MK MK MK 7251 739X 739X 7525 7531 International Trade and Development ST*: Ethics in Business ST*: International Business Ethics Cross-Cultural Communications and Negotiations Communicating Corporate Image Responsibility (also offered as MK 7782) 759X ST*: Communication & Sustainability 759X ST*: Management & Communication for Global Sustainability: A Foundations Course (also offered as MG 769X) 7496 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations 749X ST*: Sustainability & Finance 7945 Business Design Through Information Technology 7637 Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures 7673 Strategy Implementation 7677 System Dynamics for Strategic Management 7678 Strategic Management of Global Supply Chains 769X ST*: Ethical Leadership 769X ST*: Leadership for the 21st Century 769X ST*: Corporate Sustainability (also offered as MK 779X) 769X ST*: International Sustainability Mexico 769X ST*: Social Entrepreneurship 769X ST*: Sustainability Marketing (also offered as MK 779X) 769X ST*: Arts and Global Sustainability 769X ST*: Management & Communication for Global Sustainability: A Foundations Course (also offered as CM 759X) 769X ST*: Global Sustainability: Managing the Risks of Climate Change 7782 Communicating Corporate Image Responsibility (also offered as CM 7531) 7720 Consumer Behavior 7792 New Product Development 779X ST*: Corporate Sustainability (also offered as MG 779X) 779X ST*: Sustainability Marketing (also offered as MG 769X)
Appropriate MBA Consulting projects and tutorials that are approved in writing by the professor teaching the course, the appropriate area chair and the program director (for MBA Consulting projects) may also be considered ENT courses. A copy of approval must be provided to an academic advisor. We encourage students who pursue this designation to join the Fordham Entrepreneur Society. It is an extracurricular organization comprised of MBA students with the desire to become successful entrepreneurs (for more, see www.bnet.fordham.edu/students/student_clubs).
* ST (Special Topics) courses are offered periodically to permit faculty and students to explore a topic of particular interest. The list and course numbers of ST courses are subject to change. In addition to these, more designated ST courses can be offered throughout the year. In order for these to count for designations, the course descriptions must clearly state that they are.
The following non-GBA courses are considered GS courses. If you wish to take them, it is your responsibility to check availability, apply and get approval from the corresponding Fordham school. You are also encouraged to consult with the professor and the appropriate GBA area chair prior to registering to ensure that your background will meet the course prerequisites. You may take a maximum of two non-GBA courses as part of your MBA program. EVGL ECGA EVGL ECGA EVGL ECGA EVGL PEGA EVGL POGA ITGL POGA ITGL POGA PRGL POGA BIGA SOGA BIGA SOGA BIGA 0290 5255 0337 6450 0521 6460 0591 6520 2990 6530 0299 6550 0442 6569 0363 6640 6533 5807 6595 6500 6597 Law & Policy of Climate Change Environmental Economics Environmental Law Microeconomic Development Issues Environmental Justice Agriculture and Development International Environmental Law International Law and Development Sustainable Energy Law & Policy Political Economy of Development International Trade Law Politics and Petroleum International Human Rights Political Economy of Reform Urban Land Use Politics of Global Economic Relations Ecosystem Ecology Globalization and Its Discontents Environmental Management Population Conservation Biology
minimum reSidency requirement A student must satisfy the minimum residency requirement of 45 credits for the traditional MBA programs. If a waiver from the business core and prerequisite courses reduces a students program below the 45-credit minimum residency requirement, the student must replace course(s) with upper-level course(s) offered by the school in the same academic area. (Note: MG 7660 Business Policy is never waived.) JD/MBA Program 39 credits MBA/MSIS Degree 69 credits MS in Communications and Media Management 30 credits MS in Information Systems 30 credits MS in Taxation 21 credits MS in Accounting 21 credits
WaiverS 1. Waivers Granted Upon Acceptance Upon acceptance to the Graduate School of Business, a waiver sheet is sent to each student listing those courses from which the student has been automatically waived. Waivers may be awarded for the three prerequisite courses and all core courses, with the exception of Business Policy (MG 7660). All waivers must be awarded before the end of a students first term of enrollment. The following criteria are used to determine ones eligibility for an automatic waiver upon acceptance: Prior Course Work A student is waived from a prerequisite or core course if (s)he has completed two undergraduate courses or one graduate-level course from an AACSB-accredited graduate program covering similar content. The course must have been completed within the prior six years and a grade of B or better must have been awarded. Exceptions Exceptions are granted in three areas: Certified Public Accountants receive an automatic waiver from both Fundamentals of Accounting and Business Law I. Lawyers receive a waiver from Business Law I. MBA students in the JD/MBA Program are waived from Business Law I. Waivers granted for prior course work or by exception are determined by the Admissions office and are automatically issued upon admittance into the Business School. For questions, please contact the office of Admissions at (212) 636-6200 or e-mail admissionsgb@fordham.edu. 2. Waivers Granted Through Examination If a student feels that he or she has proficiency in a particular subject but does not have the aforementioned requirements for an automatic waiver, the student may opt to take the waiver examination. Upon passing the exam, the student will receive a waiver from the respective course. Students are limited to one attempt per exam topic and must take the exam prior to or during the first term of enrollment. Waiver exams are administered through the office of Student Life. For more information regarding waiver exams, please visit the Fordham Graduate School of Business website at www.bnet.fordham.edu or contact the office of Student Life at (212) 636-6104 or gbastudents@fordham.edu. Please note that there is a $100 fee for taking each waiver exam.
Note on course codes for non-GBA courses: EVGL Environmental Law, School of Law ITGL International Law, School of Law PRGL Property Law, School of Law BIGA Biology, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences ECGA Economics, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences PEGA International Political Economy and Development, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences POGA Political Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences SOGA Sociology, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Appropriate MBA Consulting projects and tutorials that are approved in writing by the professor teaching the course, the appropriate area chair, and the program director (for MBA Consulting projects) may also be considered GS courses. A copy of approval must be provided to an academic advisor. We encourage students who pursue this designation to join Net Impact. This student group provides a forum for future business leaders to discuss new opportunities to create meaningful careers that create value for both the business leaders and for society (for more information, see www.bnet.fordham.edu/students/student_clubs).
Waivers are made solely in the judgment and at the discretion of Fordham Graduate School of Business and should not be considered an entitlement by entering students who have completed prior related coursework. CROSS-REGISTRATION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY Students may register for courses offered by the Fordham Graduate Schools of Arts and Sciences, Social Service and Education (for School of Law, see page 50). Such courses are considered MBA program electives. To register for courses in another Fordham graduate school, the following steps must be completed: 1. obtain the appropriate graduate school bulletin with the description of the desired course. The course must incorporate material related to topics studied in the MBA program. 2. Pick up an Intra-registration Form from the Graduate School of Business and schedule an appointment with the Assistant Dean/ Director of Academic Advisory Services at the office of Career Management and Academic Advisement to secure approval. A student should be prepared to justify the course selection and its relationship to the MBA degree. 3. Secure approval from the Dean of the graduate school offering the course. 4. Present the completed Intra-registration Form when registering at the Graduate School of Business. reGiSterinG outSide fordham univerSity If a student transfers or moves outside the metropolitan area, a maximum of 12 credits (four courses) may be taken at another AACSB-accredited MBA program and transferred back to be applied to the students MBA degree. Students must have completed the prerequisites and business core classes. Approval must be requested in writing to an academic advisor. All requests must include the name of the school and course descriptions. Students are advised to complete this procedure well in advance of the host schools registration dates. AUDITS Under special circumstances, students are permitted to audit a course. Written permission from the Associate Dean of Academic Programs is required. Audited courses do not carry degree credit and are charged full tuition.
CLASSES FOR ALUMNI Fordham Graduate School of Business alumni are permitted to attend selected classes for a contribution of $100.00 per class. Alumni must contact the office of Student Life at (212) 636-6104 or e-mail at gbastudents@fordham.edu. GRADUATE TUTORIALS A graduate tutorial is an independent study project conducted under the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor. A request to take a graduate tutorial will be considered only in the following situations: 1. To pursue a specialized topic independently, 2. When a student is prevented from graduating because a required course is not offered, 3. When special circumstances such as job relocation prevents a student physically from taking classes at Fordham, or 4. When a required course is canceled and no other section of that course is offered. Students interested in pursuing a graduate tutorial should contact the office of Academic Advisement at (212) 636-6104. COURSE LISTINGS The following pages list the schools courses grouped by academic area. Special Topics courses (designated with 9x as the last two digits in course numbers), are offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore topics of interest, but are not offered as permanent options in the curriculum. The initials preceding course numbers represent their appropriate concentration, as follows: AC BE BL CM DG FN INSY MG MK QF TX Accounting Business Economics Business Law Communications and Media Management System Design Finance Information Systems Management Systems Marketing Quantitative Finance Taxation
accoUnTinG and TaxaTion

area chair : allen i . schiff , professor
The Accounting and Taxation area provides coursework to develop sophisticated usage of accounting information, as well as expertise in taxation. The area offers courses leading to the Master of Business Administration in Public Accounting, Master of Science in Taxation, a combined-degree program, MBA in Public Accounting and MS in Taxation (MTA), Master of Science in Accounting, as well as a concentration in Accounting. These programs are described below. The
three major thrusts of the Accounting curriculum include: financial accounting courses that provide an understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Accounting Standards in order to develop skills in financial statement preparation and analysis; taxation courses that focus on tax research and compliance; and audit courses that address auditing from financial statement, information technology, ethics and compliance perspectives.
mba in PUblic accoUnTinG

ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. The Master of Business Administration in Public Accounting Program combines the breadth of instruction in general business principles characteristic of the MBA with the common body of knowledge recommended by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The program is intended for both business and liberal arts graduates. Graduate students seeking both the MBA degree and CPA credential benefit from the broadly based core instruction of the MBA and the expertise developed in the specialized public accounting courses. The program consists of 69 credits. Students gain the high sense of responsibility and professional competence expected in the accounting profession. It also prepares them for the business challenges many CPAs encounter in their careers.
Students who complete the MBA in Public Accounting Program are eligible to fulfill the curriculum requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Examination. For more specific information with regard to the exam and state licensure requirements (i.e., undergraduate liberal arts and science requirements, public accounting experience), students should visit www.nasba.org. PuBlic accountinG courSeS (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 7105 Financial Accounting Theory AC 7120 External Financial Information and Reporting AC 7130 Advanced External Information and Reporting AC 7155 Managerial Accounting Analysis AC 7171 Auditing of Accounting Information Systems I AC 7176 Auditing of Accounting Information Systems II AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Taxation One of the following advanced-level Accounting courses: AC 7125 Financial Statement Analysis AC 7136 International Accounting AC 7180 Professionalism and Research Seminar AC 719X Forensic Accounting Breadth courSeS (four courses, 12 credits) BL 7320 Business Law II TX 7001 Corporate Taxation One advanced-level Finance course. One of the following advanced-level Accounting/Taxation courses: TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure AC 7811 Accounting Internship TX 7811 Taxation Internship
ACCoUNTING AND TAxATIoN
ms in TaxaTion
The Master of Science in Taxation is a 10-course, 30-credit program, comprised of seven required tax courses and three taxation electives. The program is designed for professional accountants, attorneys and business professionals who wish to acquire expertise in taxation and obtain a graduate degree in the field. The program can also supplement an undergraduate degree in Public Accounting to meet the 150-credit-hour requirement to obtain a Certified Public Accountant designation in New York. For more specific information with regard to the exam and state licensure requirements (i.e., undergraduate liberal arts and science requirements, public accounting experience), students should visit www.nasba.org. Candidates who are neither CPAs nor graduates of AACSB-accredited programs may require supplementary coursework to complete the degree. required courSeS (seven courses, 21 credits) TX 7001 Corporate Taxation TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7015 Partnerships TX 7020 Estate and Gift Taxation TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation TX 7041 Research Seminar taxation electiveS (three courses, nine credits) Suggested MS Taxation Specializations are a combination of required and elective courses. These options included but are not limited to the following: Closely Held Business Planning (five courses, 15 credits) TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7025 Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals TX 7058 Tax Planning for Business Purchase, Sale and Gift TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation TX 7078 Preserving Wealth with Estate Planning Entity Taxation (five courses, 15 credits) TX 7001 Corporate Taxation TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7015 Partnerships TX 7030 Corporate Tax Planning TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation International Taxation (five courses, 15 credits) TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation TX 7080 Taxation of U.S. and Foreign Expatriates TX 7085 Foreign Tax Estate and Gift Taxation (five courses, 15 credits) TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7020 Estate and Gift Taxation TX 7025 Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation TX 7078 Preserving Wealth with Estate Planning
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mba in PUblic accoUnTinG and ms in TaxaTion (mTa)

ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. The MBA in Public Accounting and MS in Taxation Program is a unique dual-degree program. Its long-term goal is to develop broadly educated executives whose expertise in taxation and accounting opens a path to executive positions and provides a unique perspective to analyze important business problems and issues. Short term, the program is intended to meet the exceptional demand from accounting firms, financial institutions, and multinational corporations for tax professionals with upper-management potential. The first component of the program combines the breadth of instruction in general business principles characteristic of the MBA with the common body of knowledge recommended by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The second component provides comprehensive education and technical expertise in the field of taxation. The MTA is an intensive program with selective enrollment. It consists of 99 credits and is intended for both business and liberal arts graduates. Individuals with previous business education or experience may benefit from the programs credit waiver policy, which reduces the number of credit requirements. Students who complete the MTA Program are eligible to fulfill the curriculum requirements to sit for the New York State Certified Public Accountant Examination. For more specific information with regard to the exam and state licensure requirements (i.e., undergraduate liberal arts and science requirements, public accounting experience), students should visit www.nasba.org.
concentration courSeS Accounting (seven courses, 21 credits) AC 7105 Financial Accounting Theory AC 7120 External Financial Information and Reporting AC 7130 Advanced External Information and Reporting AC 7155 Managerial Accounting Analysis AC 7171 Auditing of Accounting Information Systems I AC 7176 Auditing of Accounting Information Systems II AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Taxation Taxation (10 courses, 30 credits) TX 7001 Corporate Taxation TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7015 Partnerships TX 7020 Estate and Gift Taxes TX 7041 Research Seminar TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation taxation electiveS The student selects three additional courses from the Taxation area. Certain required and advanced-level courses have prescribed prerequisites that must be met. one of the three may be Tx 7811 Taxation Internship. Breadth courSeS (five courses, 15 credits) BE 7230 Macroeconomics BL 7320 Business Law II FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance MS 7810 MBA Consulting Program One of the following: AC 7125 Financial Statement Analysis AC 7136 International Accounting AC 7180 Professionalism and Research Seminar AC 719X Forensic Accounting out-of-claSSroom requirementS The MTA requirements consist of the 99-credit course of study, as well as successful completion of MTA activities that relate coursework to the real world of business, such as: MTA orientation Annual MTA Tax Moot Court Competition Competitions in Big 4 Tax Challenge Participation in tax conferences sponsored by Fordham University Participation in MTA mentoring
mba in accoUnTinG
ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. concentration in accountinG (five courses, 15 credits) A concentration consists of five advanced-level courses from the Accounting and Taxation area. The following is a suggested course selection for those seeking careers in financial management: AC AC AC AC AC 7105 7125 7128 7136 7155 Financial Accounting Theory Financial Statement Analysis Advanced Financial Statement Analysis International Accounting Managerial Accounting Analysis
other five-course combinations may be suitable for those seeking other careers, such as marketing management, internal audit, management consulting.
concentration in PerSonal financial PlanninG Due to the growing intricacy of financial planning, students considering a career with financial institutions offering financial planning services or in private counseling of individuals may choose the personal financial planning specialization. This is a dual concentration in Accounting and Finance that requires five courses in each area. Students completing the personal financial planning concentration will receive the personal financial planning concentration on their official transcripts. The five Accounting and Taxation courses required are: AC TX TX TX TX 7184 Individual and Business Entity Taxation 7025 Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals 7056 Taxation of Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and Retirement Plans 7078 Preserving Wealth with Estate Planning 709X Special Topics in Taxation (Life Cycle Case Studies)
ms in accoUnTinG
The Master of Science in Accounting is a 10-course, 30-credit program intended for students with baccalaureate degrees in Public Accounting. Students should visit www.nasba.org in order to determine whether this program in conjunction with the baccalaureate degree in accounting would qualify them for the NYS CPA examination. Note: AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Tax is a prerequisite for students who are not familiar with the basic concepts in the U.S. tax planning for individuals and businesses, (i.e., have not taken any U.S. tax course). These students should take this course first, in which case it is a 33-credit program. The seven Accounting and Taxation courses required are: AC AC AC AC AC TX TX 7125 7136 719X 7176 7155 7001 7010 Financial Accounting Analysis International Accounting Taxation for Finance Auditing of Accounting Systems II Managerial Accounting Analysis Corporate Taxation Federal Research & Procedure
Suggestions for the five-course Finance component are: FN FN FN FN FN 7421 7430 7431 7460 7470 Principles of Modern Finance Investment Analysis Options and Futures Markets Portfolio Management Real Estate Finance
Students may also consider taking two free electives from either Finance and/or Accounting/Taxation or Special Topics offerings. These courses provide a student with concepts and situations encountered in examinations for personal financial specialists and planners. In addition to coursework, it is essential that students planning careers in financial counseling be aware of the importance of obtaining certification. For more information, visit the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. website at www.CFP.net.
Students are also required to take two advanced-level Accounting and Taxation electives and one advanced-level business course.
COURSE LISTINGS
accounting courses
Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (MBA REQUIRED CoURSE) This core course in accounting is required of all GBA students in every concentration. Provides insights into how accounting information can be used by investors and creditors to measure the results of business operations. Students requiring more in-depth accounting knowledge can select electives in financial and/or managerial accounting as their advisors suggest. AC 7105 Financial Accounting Theory Develops the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and studies the effects of alternative accounting standards and practices on income statements, balance sheets and statements of cash flows.
PREREQUISITE: AC 6111. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
AC 7136 International Accounting Provides students with an understanding of accounting problems and issues encountered by multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in an international environment. Most businesses today, large and small, have customers or clients throughout the world. The course covers the general problems facing MNCs, which will prepare students to interpret financial statements of MNCs.
PREREQUISITE: AC 6111. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
AC 7120 External Financial Information and Reporting Focuses on the theory and techniques utilized in corporate financial reporting. Examines the standards and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regard to their impact on financial statements. Emphasizes the analysis and understanding of financial reports rather than the mechanics of their construction. Designed primarily, but not exclusively, for students in the public accounting programs.
PREREQUISITE: AC 7105 oR ITS EQUIvALENT, FN 6411.
AC 7140 Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting Familiarizes students with the process of developing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The course covers the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and its interaction with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A major portion of the course is devoted to an analysis of current financial reporting issues being addressed by the FASB and the impact that alternative solutions could have on reported financial results. The course also includes a discussion of various international accounting standard-setting bodies and their roles in financial reporting, domestically and abroad.
PREREQUISITE: AC 7120 oR AC 7125.
AC 7155 Managerial Accounting Analysis For students in the general MBA program, focuses on product and service cost determination and using cost analysis in management decisionmaking, control and performance evaluation. oriented toward the manager as a user and interpreter of accounting information. Teaching includes case analysis and problem-solving.
AC 7125 Financial Statement Analysis Gives students in the general MBA program a better understanding of financial statements and the information they communicate on the operating, investing and financing activities of corporations. Focuses on the impact of financial accounting principles, disclosure standards and alternative accounting practices on financial reports. Examines and evaluates traditional and non-traditional methods of financial statement analysis.
PREREQUISITE: AC 7105 oR ITS EQUIvALENT, FN 6411.
AC 7160 Internal Reporting and Control The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of IT internal controls, including the IT audit function as it relates to Sarbanes oxley. Emphasizes the identification of information technology control weaknesses as well as their impact on risk management.
PREREQUISITE: AC 7171 oR EQUIvALENT.
AC 7128 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Augments the concepts taught in AC 7125. Also introduces state-of-theart tools based on modern financial theory for analyzing financial reports. Topics may include: off-balance-sheet financing; damage assessment and litigation regarding misrepresentation; new reporting standards; and international accounting standards and consolidation issues.
PREREQUISITE: AC 7125.
AC 7171 Auditing of Accounting Systems I Familiarizes students with the audit procedures required under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Among the topics covered are audit planning, evaluating internal control, auditing transaction cycles and audit reports. Directed toward students in the public accounting programs who plan to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination.
AC 7130 Advanced External Information and Reporting Critically examines accounting principles and standards for corporate financial reporting with particular emphasis on mergers and other consolidations, asset sales and divestitures. Additional topics include fund accounting, foreign currency, partnerships and segment and interim reporting.
COURSE LISTINGS
AC 7176 Auditing of Accounting Systems II Focuses on audit-testing techniques and the current auditing environment. Audit-testing techniques include statistical sampling and analytical procedures. Also includes recent trends in audit litigation, IRS uses of statistical methods and forensic techniques. Conducted as a seminar, students work individually and in groups on case studies and a term paper. oral and written presentations are required.
Taxation courses
Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. TX 7001 Corporate Taxation Studies Federal income tax laws that apply to the formation, operation, dissolution and liquidation of corporations. Focuses on the tax impact of various financial transactions upon the corporation, as well as on the shareholders. Issues of distributions and redemptions, accumulated earnings tax and personal holding companies are covered. Discusses multiple corporations, earnings and profits, book-to-tax adjustments and the alternative minimum tax. Emphasizes S corporations and other ways of mitigating double taxation. Includes a brief view of corporate acquisitions and reorganizations.
AC 7180 Accounting Research Seminar This course is designed to develop research skills, with references to both accounting and professional journals. There is an oral and written research assignment required. Five assignments are required; each contains a presentation and research component. Two focus on professionalism and responsibility in the accounting profession.
PREREQUISITE: AC 7120 oR AC 7125.
AC 7184 Individual and Business Entity Taxation Explores the sources and ideas underlying tax laws and their development in relation to fiscal and social policy. Emphasizes the application of basic concepts in tax planning for individuals and businesses. Topics include gross income, exclusions, deductions, credits, property transactions, basis and the alternative minimum tax.
TX 7005 Planning and Design with Tax Deferred Property Transactions This course focuses on the basics of exchanges and section 1031 like/kind exchanges. The emphasis is on the entire exchange process, covering areas such as converting a sale to an exchange, basic tax calculations, safe harbor rules, reverse exchanges and installment sales.
PREREQUISITE: Tx 7015.
AC 719X Special Topics in Accounting offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore an accounting topic of particular interest. Specific topics and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered. Some examples of Special Topics in Accounting are Taxation for Finance and Issues in Accounting.
TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure Concentrates, during the first part of the course, on the skills needed to research and answer tax questions. Then focuses on the procedures to resolve disagreements both pre-and post-audit with the Internal Revenue Service.
TX 7012 Tax Planning and Design for Family Wealth Transfers Examines planning and design of techniques for transferring wealth from one generation of family members to another. The emphasis is on the gifts, sales, leases, loans and other arrangements between family members that when used carefully and wisely, preserve a familys total wealth for enjoyment by future generations. The course examines those types of lifetime transfers that most effectively preserve a familys wealth from taxation and, at the same time, accomplish important non-tax family objectives.
TX 7015 Partnerships Analyzes the uses, formation, operation and termination of partnerships. Topics include the substantial-economic-effect doctrine, distributions, sale and exchange of interest, partnership termination, liquidation and disproportionate distributions and limited partnerships and their use as tax shelters.
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TX 7020 Estate and Gift Taxes Emphasizes the relationship of estate and gift taxes to the income tax. Explores the philosophy underlying Federal policy toward the three taxes and the issue of transferring assets. Introduces basic elements of estate planning, such as trusts, annuities, joint interests and life insurance.
TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation Introduces the complexities of international taxation by focusing on the U.S. tax systems impact on U.S. companies investing or operating abroad and on foreign companies investing or operating in the U.S. Topics include tax treaties, foreign tax credits and controlled foreign operations.
TX 7025 Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals Focuses on the practical aspects of taxing wealthy individuals. Reviews general income-tax planning for wealthy individuals; dealing with passive activities (tax shelters); the use and limitations of qualified plans; investment planning (debt versus equity, timeframe, asset allocation); life, disability and liability insurance exposures; retirement planning; and estate planning.
TX 7048 Taxation Planning with Trusts Trusts are used in all facets of income tax, gift tax, estate tax and financial planning. Some trusts are created primarily for tax-planning purposes, but others are more general. This course analyzes and evaluates many creative and current planning uses of the following trusts: irrevocable and revocable trusts, grantor trusts, testamentary trusts, trusts for minors, dynasty trusts, life insurance trusts and corporate trusts.
TX 7030 Corporate Tax-Planning Strategies offers an in-depth study of Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code: the complicated rules governing organization, reorganization and liquidation of corporations. Explores such topics as leveraged buyouts, corporate take-overs and personal holding companies. Provides the groundwork essential for corporate tax planning and the analysis of mergers and acquisitions.
TX 7050 State and Local Taxes Discusses the basic elements of state and local taxes, and surveys the distinctive tax characteristics of major business states, such as New York, New Jersey, Illinois and California.
TX 7035 Federal Taxation of Financial Instruments and Transactions The growth in the number and variety of financial products and transactions has increased exponentially. New financial products have been designed and marketed to fulfill a variety of financial needs and goals. The major challenge from a tax law perspective has been to keep pace with the constant stream of emerging products. The course focuses on the Federal taxation of financial instruments and transactions. It comprehensively explains the myriad and complex rules that govern various financial instruments and transactions and to analyze recent developments in tax law.
TX 7056 Taxation of Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and Retirement Plans Covers the tax consequences as well as various strategies relating to the design and implementation of executive compensation programs including stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock and golden parachutes; employee benefit plans, including health care, disability, life insurance, educational assistance, dependent care and cafeteria and flexible spending plans; and retirement plans, including qualified pension, profit-sharing and stock bonus plans, as well as non-qualified supplemental executive retirement plans (SERPS), top hat plans and excess benefit plans.
TX 7041 Research Project offers an opportunity to research a topic in taxation agreed to by the professor and the student. The research is focused on both academic and legal references and may be integrated with current or anticipated tax practice. A written research paper and an oral presentation are required.
TX 7058 Tax Planning for Business Purchase, Sale and Gift Explores the critical planning areas when deciding to buy, sell or gift business interest. Explores the entrance and exit strategies available to closely held business owners. Emphasis is on business planning tools utilizing buy/sell agreements, partnership liquidation agreements, installment sales, SCINS, family limited partnerships, preferred/common recapitalization, entity splits and structuring a business for purchase or sale.
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TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation This course analyzes the major provisions of new Federal tax legislation, case ruling and regulations. Examining their impact on individual taxpayers, businesses, investments, retirement plans, estates, trusts and practices and procedures. The course uses the current legislative changes to keep up with the constantly changing tax environment.
PREREQUISITES: Tx 7001.
TX 7080 Taxation of U.S. and Foreign Expatriates Analyzes how salaries, benefits and special allowances can be structured to minimize individual tax liability under U.S. tax law for citizens working abroad and foreigners working in the United States. Encompasses filing requirements, cost-of-living differentials, foreign business expenses, foreign tax-credit limitations and avoidance of double taxation.
TX 7070 Estate and Financial Planning Techniques of Charitable Giving Analyzes the planning strategies and vehicles that planners use to integrate individual and charitable planning goals. The areas of focus are: charitable split interest trusts, private foundations, conservation easement, pooled income funds and other means to accomplish overall effective charitable tax planning. These techniques provide specific tax savings for income, gift and estate taxes, as well as creating an income stream to the individual for cash-flow purposes.
TX 7085 Foreign Taxation Introduces the tax systems of major foreign countries from two standpoints: taxation of U.S. companies investing or operating in foreign countries and taxation of foreign enterprises investing or operating in the U.S. Extends concepts discussed in Tx 7045 International Corporate Taxation.
TX 7076 Tax Accounting Focuses on situations where government rules required to compute tax liability differ from those permitted by the accounting profession to reflect the financial condition of a business. Studies the effects of different accounting methods on cash flow and reported earnings and explores their implications for financial decision-making. Topics include depreciation methods, inventory methods, income-recognition and changes in accounting periods.
TX 709X Special Topics in Taxation Capitalizes on the availability of industry experts and government officials to investigate special topics in depth or to analyze issues from a particular industry perspective. The specific topics and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered. Some examples of Special Topics in Taxation are Life Cycle Case Studies, Taxation for Finance and Issues in Taxation.
PERMISSIoN oF INSTRUCToR REQUIRED.
TX 7078 Preserving Wealth with Estate Planning Provides a complete foundation for estate planning and analysis: the role of the estate planner and the selection and appointment of fiduciaries; marital deductions and will planning; life insurance in the estate; the use and taxation of trusts; recent changes in estate tax law; and special-situation planning for corporate executives, closely held business owners and partners.
commUnicaTions and media manaGemenT

area chair: everette e. dennis, felix e. larkin distinguished professor
The Master of Business Administration in Communications and Media Management Program consists of 69 credits. A Master of Science Program in Media Management, consisting of 39 credits, is also offered (see page 22). The Communications and Media Management concentration, one of the first of its kind in a business school, is designed for students pursuing careers in the communication, information media and entertainment industries, including television and cable, book and magazine publishing, digital media and others. A special feature of the area is communications courses for managers in all business fields. The concentration provides
administrative, financial and marketing linkages for students interested in leadership positions in communications, media and entertainment. Graduates also achieve success in financial services and management consulting due to their expert knowledge of media industries. The Communications and Media Management faculty includes leading scholars and executives who bring cutting-edge information and experiences to the classroom. Programs sponsored by the Fordham Center for Communications invite prominent media figures to campus for special lectures and presentations.
mba in commUnicaTions and media manaGemenT

ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. concentration (five courses, 15 credits) Students typically organize their course work along three recommended tracks: (1) Media and Entertainment Industries; (2) Media Management; or (3) Management and Corporate Communication. An integration of courses in tracks 1 and 2 is encouraged. All students take the required course, CM 7500 Media and Communication Industries, and four additional courses. Those wishing to further customize their programs need approval from their advisor and the Area Chair. 1. Media & Entertainment Industries CM 7500 Media and Communication Industries Plus four of the following: CM 7502 The Entertainment Industry CM 7510 Broadcast Management CM 7543 Newspapers, Magazines and their Electronic Ventures CM 7554 New Media and Mass Communications CM 7556 New Media and Communication Law CM 759X Special Topics in Communications and Media Management (Broadband Revolution, Economics of Media Industries, Global/ International Communications, Managing Across Media, The Music Business and Regulation of Electronic Media)
CoMMUNICATIoNS AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT
ms in commUnicaTions and media manaGemenT

2. Media Management CM 7500 Media and Communication Industries Plus four of the following: CM 7504 The Book Publishing Industry CM 7510 Broadcast Management CM 7511 The Television Industry CM 7514 Broadcast and Cable Marketing and Advertising Sales CM 7543 Newspapers, Magazines and their Electronic Ventures CM 7556 New Media and Communication Law CM 759X Special Topics in Media Management and Entertainment Industries (Business and the Media, The Business of Sports Television, Sports Media and Promotional Communication, Managing Across Media and The Music Industry) 3. Management Communication CM 7500 Media and Communication Industries Plus four of the following: CM 7525 Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation CM 7531 Communicating Corporate Image and Responsibility CM 7533 Persuasion in Public Relations CM 7537 Coping With Global Corporate Crisis CM 7550 Management Communication CM 759X Special Topics in Communications and Media Management (Motivation and Influence in Communication and Persuasion in Communication) The Master of Science in Communications and Media Management is a 39-credit graduate program. This program is designed specifically to meet the professional needs of: Individuals currently working in the media and entertainment industries, especially those in creative and content areas who need additional high-level professional training in business administration as well as in media management. Business and other professionals interested in specialized work in the media and entertainment industries. Managers working in the diverse financial services sector interested in obtaining an extensive understanding of the media and entertainment industries. College graduates interested in securing comprehensive professional training prior to embarking on careers in the media and entertainment industries. The media and entertainment industries require educated managers and leaders with extensive business expertise and competence. Increasingly, these industries are converging, and key industry leaders have expressed a need for individuals with both business and economic proficiencies, as well as knowledge of specific characteristics, practices and nuances of media industries, ranging from book, magazine, and newspaper publishing to electronic and digital media. The ability of individuals attracted to these industries (often from content, editorial or marketing backgrounds) to navigate the new market-oriented environment is severely limited by a lack of specific training in media management. While many such individuals do not wish to pursue a traditional MBA degree, they do need additional knowledge and skills that are offered distinctively in a graduate business school environment. This program was designed to provide a core of substantive graduate business administration courses incorporating the common body of knowledge required by the AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (of which Fordham is an accredited member), to individuals seeking advanced training at a business school. Students with prior academic training in business administration may have some or all of the prerequisites waived.
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ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, 9 credits) Managerial Economics (microeconomics; equivalent of BE 6220) Mathematical Methods for Business (equivalent of DG 6810) Statistics (equivalent of DG 6820) required core courSeS (four courses, 12 credits) CM 7500 Media and Communication Industries CM 759X Special Topics in Communications and Media Management MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management MK 6710 Marketing Management Plus four courses in the students area of concentration: media manaGement courSeS (four courses, 12 credits) CM 7502 The Entertainment Industry CM 7503 The Motion Picture Industry CM 7504 The Book Publishing Industry CM 7510 Broadcast Management CM 7511 The Television Industry CM 7514 Broadcast and Cable Marketing and Advertising Sales CM 7518 Business and Legal Aspects of Cable TV CM 7531 Communicating Corporate Image and Responsibility CM 7537 Coping with Global Corporate Crisis CM 7543 Newspapers, Magazines and their Electronic Ventures CM 7554 New Media and Mass Communications CM 7556 Law of Traditional and New Media (also offered as BL 7325) CM 7558 Business and the Mass Media CM 759X Special Topics in Communications and Media Management (Managing Across Media, The Television Industry, The Music Industry, The Broadband Industry) electiveS (two courses, six credits) AC 7105 Financial Accounting Theory BL 7322 International Business Law FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance INSY 7901 E-Business Strategies and Applications MG 7600 Anatomy of Decisions MG 7610 Leadership and Change MG 7635 International Dimensions of Business MK 7719 E-Marketing MK 7720 Consumer Behavior MK 7730 Marketing Research MK 7750 International Marketing MK 7755 Advertising and Media Planning MK 7765 Sales Management MK 7790 Product Management
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Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. CM 7500 Media and Communication Industries Surveys traditional and new media industries, assessing information, entertainment, opinion and marketing/advertising functions. Considers legal, technological and economic issues. Focuses on books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, cable and digital media.
ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE.
CM 7502 The Entertainment Industry Provides a general survey of the U.S. entertainment industry, concentrating on film and video, recorded music, radio and television, Broadway, the Internet, publishing and the arts. Examines their impact on business, the public and government.
INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE.
CM 7503 The Motion Picture Industry Examines the motion picture industry comprehensively, including such concerns as its structure; the creative process (i.e., the director and producer as managers); financial issues; film production; film marketing, distribution and exhibition; and economic theories related to predicting the success of films. Includes case studies of current industry issues and problems, along with readings.
CM 7504 The Book Publishing Industry Investigates book publishing in the context of converging media and digital applications, reflecting international and domestic ownership. CM 7509 Regulation of Electronic Industries This course introduces students to the regulation of electronic media industries. Topics include the principles that have traditionally guided government, the dynamics of the policymaking process and regulatory issues and controversies surrounding new media technologies. The impact of policy on media business is explored. CM 7510 Broadcast Management Focuses on the principal responsibilities and concerns of local and network television managers, including staffing, programming, promotion, research and regulation. Also discusses radio operations. Network management includes the study of affiliate relations, new technologies, and national and spot sales. CM 7511 The Television Industry Assesses television as a business, including its structure, economics, regulation and technology. Components include broadcast network television, cable, syndication, direct broadcast satellite and emerging interactive technologies. CM 7514 Broadcast and Cable Marketing and Advertising Sales Provides an understanding of major changes in and future directions of the ad-supported electronic media environment during the past decade in both air and cable. Guest speakers include senior executives from the television networks, cable, syndication services, radio and television stations and advertising agencies specializing in broadcast sales. The course also deals with the nature of programming as it affects sales.
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CM 7518 Business and Legal Aspects of Cable TV overviews the cable television industry, including an analysis of legal, political, consumer and business issues. Examines the future of the industry, including the international market for cable programming and the likelihood of a cable television network throughout Europe and Asia. Analyzes and compares various alternate technologies, such as DBS, SMAT and TvRo. CM 7525 Cross-Cultural Communications and Negotiations Explores how cultural differences and international settings affect business communication and negotiationkey skills for managers who seek to get solutions accepted and implemented. The dimension of culture is used to increase the student-managers self-awareness and reflection and to build flexibility in their conceptual understandings and skills. Emphasizes specific strategies, styles and techniques that help the negotiator/communicator.
GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
CM 7533 Persuasion in Public Relations Focuses on insights and skills necessary to persuade individuals and groups, including techniques for discerning and influencing public opinion. Students hone individual persuasive skills, drawing on insights from social psychology and motivation research, and work on practical business situations, from conveying a CEos vision for a firm to providing a credible response to a communications problem. CM 7534 Leadership with Public Relations Examines the use of public relations strategies to replace or augment more traditional communications efforts. Agency publicists and company representatives discuss this trend. Case studies illustrate how techniques such as video press releases, expert spokespeople and inventive news pegs are used as part of an overall communications plan. CM 7537 Coping with Global Corporate Crisis Explores the experiences of both instructor and guest speakers in managing public battles, including strategies, flash points, media relations, chains of causality and often-critical personalities. Crises include product poisonings, tanker groundings, nuclear accidents and other disasters that come without warning.
INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
CM 7528 Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Negotiation and conflict resolution are part of the everyday life of managers, yet few managers know how to approach negotiation and conflict resolution in systematic ways. This course develops students appreciation of different negotiation models and exposes them to game theory and cognitive theory approaches. Applying these concepts will help students to enhance organizational and personal effectiveness, make better deals, improve working relationships and break through stalemates and deadlocks. Selected readings will be supplemented by hands-on exercises in a highly interactive learning environment. Concepts and exercises increase in sophistication and complexity as the course progresses. The course is appropriate for both those new to negotiation and conflict resolution and those with prior experience. CM 7531 Communicating Corporate Image and Responsibility Demonstrates the value of pragmatic public relations activities through basic principles, case studies and guest speakers. Examines how inept communications and resulting public perceptions can create or deepen corporate crises. Stresses criteria for selecting outside counsel, establishing relationships with the media and communicating with employees and stockholders.
ALSo oFFERED AS MK 7782. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
CM 7541 Managing Newspapers and Their Electronic Ventures Provides firsthand experience through case studies, visiting speakers and a major research project. Studies todays winners, losers and special cases. Explores the move of newspaper companies into the next generation of information utilities that deliver news, opinion and advertising electronically. CM 7542 Magazine Management Studies Americas multitude of magazines, ranging from small company publications to general circulation giants reaching tens of millions of homes, in terms of their composition and their approach to readership. Examines the business of publishing and explores opportunities for management roles in the industry. CM 7543 Newspapers, Magazines and Their Electronic Ventures Looks at the interface and operations of two traditional print media industries as well as their modern digital forms. Covers both corporate and entrepreneurial approaches.
CM 7532 Public Relations Research Surveys and offers a practicum on strategies and methods of assessing corporate communications programs and activities. The course uses quantitative and qualitative approaches to determine communication effectiveness, drawing on survey research, content analysis and historical, cultural and economic analysis.
CM 7550 Management Communication Explores the set of communication concepts, strategies and skills needed to achieve organizational objectives and fulfill management responsibilities. By integrating analytical frameworks and practical skills, students learn to anticipate and address challenges they are likely to face as business professionals and to communicate effectively and ethically.
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CM 7554 New Media and Mass Communications Examines new communications technologies using guest speakers, videotapes and case studies. Surveys cable, video, satellite transmission, digital television, Internet media and other new and emerging forms of information transmission, with particular emphasis on their interaction and impact on society and business.
CMGB 759X Special Topic: Sports Media & Promotional Communication Examines the unique off-the-field sports industry in relation to the fields of broadcasting, advertising, sponsorship and public relations. These industries greatly impact how sports games and events are presented and how they are consumed. The course looks at various sports as well as various forms of media and public relations, advertising and sponsorship strategies. The course also analyzes the sports audience and how these consumers might be different from others. CM 759X Special Topic: Managing Across Media Investigates common management and leadership needs of media industries, covering publishing, electronic media and digital media.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
CM 7556 Law of Traditional and New Media Analyzes the legal parameters and constraints on freedom of expression that govern traditional and new communications technologies, focusing on the Internet. Probes the various constitutional, statutory and regulatory protections accorded the Internet and more traditional media, such as print, broadcast and cable, as well as governmental attempts to regulate certain aspects of them. Topics include modern First Amendment interpretation, defamation, privacy, commercial speech, indecency/ obscenity, contracts, intellectual property and e-commerce.
ALSo oFFERED AS BL 7325. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE.
CM 7558 Business and the Media Reviews the impact of newspapers, broadcasting, business publications and other media on American business and explores how corporations deal with the press. Topics include crisis control, issue and advocacy advertising, the legal protection of commercial speech and investigative reporting. Guest lectures and case studies of business crises provide a practical understanding of the interrelationship of business, the press and the public. Also examines the business news media print, electronic and digital. CM 7561 Corporate Power and the Public Evaluates the gap between awareness of social issues and corporate action by examining the interplay of public responsibility, personal integrity and competitive pressure in the context of a free enterprise system. CM 759X Special Topics in Communications and Media Management These courses are offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore topics of special interest. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered. CM 759X Special Topic: Economics of Media Industries Introduces central economic concepts and characteristics that distinguish media industries from other businesses and industries. Recognizing the converging nature of media technologies and increasingly blurred boundaries between specific media industry segments, this course focuses on economic principles and concepts that have relevance across multiple forms of media electronic and print, broadband and digital.
CMGB 759X Special Topic: The Music Business This course provides an introduction to the music industry from an analysis of demographic trends to the signing of new performers; from the terms of artist contracts to copyright and royalty issues. The full range of marketing and distribution topics is discussed, including advertising and promotion, pricing, packaging and financial consequences. Both U.S. and international marketing are examined. Special emphasis is placed on todays new media and the role of the Internet in the future promotion of recorded music. CMGB 759X Special Topic: Persuasion and Influence in Communication Business professionals have long known that the ability to influence is a critical business skill. Persuasion has also replaced reliance upon authority when leading a workforce. Developing long-term relationships with clients is becoming more highly valued than simply closing a piece of business with a prospect. Persuasion theory and new insights from the field of psychology drive this course, with a focus on articulating and implementing communication strategies. Additional foci of study are one-on-one interactions and group leadership skills, all within the context of attitude and behavior change.
finance and bUsiness economics

area chair : sris chatterjee , associate professor
Fordham GBA offers two programs in Finance: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF). The MBA in Finance program consists of 69 credits. The goal of the Finance MBA curriculum is to provide students with the conceptual foundation and technical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions in a changing domestic and international business environment. In particular, the program aims to develop a thorough understanding of global financial markets and instruments, business valuation and shareholder value creation, implementation of financial strategy through various forms of corporate restructuring, risk management in a global context and the nature of risk and reward in formulating long-term investment strategies. The curriculum emphasizes interaction with practitioners in
a number of innovative course offerings. The Finance and Business Economics area offers a concentration in Finance and elective courses in Business Economics. Students are encouraged to plan their program relatively early in the course of their studies with the help of faculty members who are available to assist in this process. The MSQF is a one-year, full-time program consisting of 55 credit hours, spread over three terms (fall, spring and summer). The MSQF program prepares students to meet the global financial service industrys need for graduates who have both a deep knowledge of finance and a command of the latest quantitative techniques for financial problem-solving.
mba in finance
ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 and DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. concentration (five courses, 15 credits) Students concentrating in Finance take five courses beyond the Finance core requirement of FN 6411 The Financial Environment. FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance is suggested as a prerequisite course for many upper-level courses and is strongly recommended. Prerequisite courses can be waived upon review by the Area Chair. finance SPecialiZationS There are no specific required courses for students concentrating in Finance other than the Finance core requirement, FN 6411 The Financial Environment. The following are some suggested specializations and course sequences for students interested in specific career paths. 1. Corporate Financial Management Appropriate for students interested in corporate financing decisions and financial analysis. FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance FN 7422 Corporate Finance FN 7423 Mergers, Acquisitions and Leveraged Buyout FN 7499 Special Topics: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Risk Management FN 7451 Financial Management of Multinational Companies
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2. Investment Management Intended for students interested in the evaluation of securities and non-financial assets, portfolio management and trading in financial markets. FN FN FN FN FN FN 7421 7430 7431 7460 7433 7435 Principles of Modern Finance Investment Analysis Options and Futures Markets Portfolio Management Fixed-Income Analysis Pension Management
6. Personal Financial Planning Developed for those seeking careers with financial institutions offering financial planning services. Increasing complexity of the financial-planning field may require completion of a dual concentration in Accounting/Taxation and Finance. (For courses in Accounting/Taxation, please see the Accounting section.) Some suggested courses for the Finance concentration are: FN FN FN FN FN 7421 7430 7431 7460 7470 Principles of Modern Finance Investment Analysis Options and Futures Markets Portfolio Management Real Estate Finance
Students considering a career in investment management should be aware of the importance of obtaining their Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute, located in Charlottesville, virginia. The CFA is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a series of examinations on ethical, financial, economic, legal, fixed income and equity valuation and portfolio management issues. Details of the CFA program can be obtained from the Finance faculty. Graduate business courses included in the investment management specialization cover many topics required for the CFA tests. 3. Management of Financial Institutions Suggested for students interested in careers in banking. FN 7410 Management of Financial Institutions FN 7415 Credit Management FN 7441 Money, Credit and Interest Rates FN 7442 Commercial Banking FN 74XX Special Topics: Credit Derivatives, Risk Management 4. International Finance Designed for students seeking careers with multinational companies and international financial organizations. FN 7443 Multinational Investment Analysis FN 7451 Financial Management of Multinational Companies FN 7455 Global Finance BE 7258 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance FN 74XX Special Topics: International Treasury Risk Management 5. Real Estate Finance Structured for those pursuing careers in real estate development, underwriting and institutional acquisitions. FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance FN 7470 Real Estate Finance FN 7472 Real Estate Financing Alternatives Two other Finance courses or the equivalent in mini-courses.
Students may also consider taking two free electives from either Finance and/or Accounting/Taxation or Special Topics offerings. Students considering a career in personal financial planning should be aware of the importance of obtaining their Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation from the CFP Board located in Denver, Colorado. Details of the certification may be obtained directly from that institution. For more information, visit www.cfp.net. Breadth electiveS (five courses, 15 credits) Breadth electives are advanced-level courses outside the concentration. Students are limited to a maximum of two courses from a single area. Two recommended electives for students concentrating in Finance are BE 7230 Macroeconomics and AC 7125 Financial Statement Analysis. Students may select electives from specified International Business courses, subject to area distribution requirements, to receive an International Business designation on their official transcript (see page 9). With approval of an academic advisor, students may take graduate courses that relate to their professional objectives offered by other schools of the University. free electiveS (two courses, six credits) These credits enable students to take advanced-level courses of their choice in either the concentration, elective areas or both, subject only to individual course prerequisites. Free electives are not subject to the breadth elective distribution requirement or concentration requirements.
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finance courses
Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. FN 6411 The Financial Environment (MBA REQUIRED CoURSE) Introduces the key concepts in finance and the environment in which they are applied. Students learn how to gauge the financial health of companies and measure and understand financial return in relation to risk. The course also surveys the uses and characteristics of different financial instruments and the function and operation of global financial markets.
PREREQUISITES: AC 6111, BE 6220 AND DG 6810.
FN 7423 Mergers, Acquisitions and Leveraged Buyouts Focuses on identifying and evaluating target companies and structuring deals. Also considers the economic and social impact of such changes in corporate ownership. Students analyze recent cases, evaluate strategic rationale, examine deal structuring and assess financial impact.
PREREQUISITE: FN 7421. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
FN 7410 Management of Financial Institutions This applied finance course focuses on risk management at financial institutions. It emphasizes the development of data analysis, spreadsheet and simulation skills as used in internationally active financial institutions. The course discusses duration, value at risk and basis risk and extends the risk measurement and management tools to credit risk, with particular attention to credit derivatives and the New Basel Capital Accord.
PREREQUISITE: FN 7441.
FN 7430 Investment Analysis Provides the foundation for choosing sound investment vehicles that meet investors objectives. Identifies the wide variety of available investment instruments and examines their risks and benefits. Studies philosophies and techniques of investing, such as fundamental analysis, technical analysis and uncovering market inefficiencies.
FN 7415 Credit Management This course focuses on the analytic approach (stemming from Basel II capital accords) and will help students make wise credit decisions and manage lending portfolios. Topics include the latest lending techniques based on cash flow, advanced forecasting methods (including simulation and stochastic optimization), pricing, portfolio management, default probability, valuation analysis risk rating and credit derivatives.
FN 7431 Options and Futures Markets Examines the institutional aspects of options and futures markets and discusses the strategies of hedgers, arbitrageurs and speculators. Provides an introductory analytical foundation for pricing futures and option contracts.
FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance Provides a conceptual framework that allows both corporate finance and portfolio investment decisions to be viewed and understood in a unified context of risk and return. Examines concepts of valuation, risk and return, diversification, asset pricing and efficient markets.
PREREQUISITES: FN 6411, DG 6820.
FN 7433 Fixed-Income Analysis Introduces techniques for valuing fixed income securities and their derivatives. Emphasizes pricing and risk-measurement for government, corporate and mortgage-backed instruments. Analyzes embedded options using the binomial model. Develops fixed income trading and portfolio management techniques, including the use of repo, futures, options, swaps and credit derivatives. Examines theory and empirical evidence on the term structure of interest rates, including the derivation of spot and implied forward yield curves.
FN 7422 Corporate Finance Studies corporate finance and its specific decisions. Topics include evaluating capital expenditure proposals, forecasting financing requirements and selecting sources of financing. The course also discusses working capital management, dividend policy and contingency planning, and addresses the additional challenges of multinational firms.
FN 7435 Pension Management Presents an integration of corporate finance and investment analysis techniques aimed at the financial management of corporate pension plans. Provides an overview of the American retirement system and introduces actuarial techniques and pension accounting. Topics include pension liabilities, decisions on how to fund retirement plans, the effects of inflation on assets and benefits, investment strategy and evaluation and tax and legal issues.
(Students taking FN 7422 Corporate Finance will not receive credit for FN 7400 Business Finance.)
FN 7441 Money, Credit and Interest Rates Studies the role of money, credit and interest rates in the efficient and ethical functioning of domestic and global financial markets. This building-block course assumes a background in macroeconomics and finance, and it establishes a foundation for further study in all areas of finance. Topics include: flow of funds and interdependency within the financial system; the Federal Reserve System and its role in money creation; interest rates; the links between interest rates and the growth of money; and the effects of inflation and term structure.
PREREQUISITES: BE 7230, FN 6411. ALSo oFFERED AS BE 7240. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
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FN 7442 Commercial Banking Explores the evolution of commercial banking. Examines the international character of the money-center banks and the rise of the regional banks. Also studies asset and liability management, international bank management, syndicated lending, project financing and lending policies in developing countries.
PREREQUISITE: FN 7441
FN 7460 Portfolio Management Examines portfolio objectives and links them to appropriate investment strategies. Considers the asset-allocation decision, equity and fixed-income portfolio management, return enhancement/risk control techniques and performance evaluation. Commercial-level portfolio-optimization software is applied to a range of institutional portfolio problems.
FN 7443 Multinational Investment Analysis Examines investment strategies that encompass international financial markets. Studies international money markets, the foreign exchange market, forward markets for commodities and financial instruments and stock and bond markets. Investment alternatives are analyzed under fixed, floating and managed exchange-rate regimes.
PREREQUISITES: FN 7421. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
FN 7470 Real Estate Finance Discusses the major factors affecting the valuation and financial structuring of real estate, including general tax and depreciation policies. Presents the roles of principal lending institutions, mortgage banks and investment banks in real estate lending, syndications and partnerships. Also surveys real estate-related securities and their markets.
FN 7451 Financial Management of Multinational Companies Focuses on aspects of financial planning for corporations with international operations. Topics include: managing the firms foreign currency exposure; financial control of foreign operations; international capital budgeting analysis; managing multicurrency working capital; international cost of capital and capital structure issues; foreign project evaluation techniques; analysis of foreign subsidiary performance and foreign fund management techniques. Particular emphasis on foreign investment opportunities not normally available to a domestic firm.
PREREQUISITE: FN 7421 ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
FN 7496 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations Financial management techniques are adapted to the goals, regulations and accounting procedures of nonprofit organizations, such as schools, foundations, government agencies and hospitals. Topics include fund accounting systems, budget preparation and administration, financial reporting, management control, public accountability and tax-exempt status.
PREREQUISITE: FN 6411. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
FN 7455 Global Finance Surveys the structure of the international financial environment. Topics studied are world trade and the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, the long- and short-term determinants of exchange rates and the major international financial institutions. Explores how the international community adjusts to financial shocks and the role of the Eurocurrency markets. A background in macroeconomics is recommended.
PREREQUISITE: FN 6411. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. ALSo oFFERED AS BE 7244.
FN 749X Special Topics in Finance These courses are offered periodically to permit faculty and students to explore a finance topic of particular interest. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered. Note: Some of the FN 749x Special Topics in Finance courses are also designated as Entrepreneurship courses. FN 749X Special Topics: Credit Derivatives This course introduces students to credit derivatives and covers single-name credit default swaps (CDS), as well as more sophisticated applications. Pricing, applications, trading strategies and recent professional readings are discussed. FN 749X Special Topics: Equity Analysis A comprehensive exploration of equity analysis, this course features a series of guest lecturers who are highly regarded experts within specific industry sectors, such as financial services, energy, technology and pharmaceuticals. FN 749X Special Topics: Financial Modeling This course helps students develop the type of Excel-based financial models that businesses use every day to analyze a wide range of financial problems and make decisions. Students deliver written and oral presentations of their models and practice skills critical for a successful career in finance. FN 749X Special Topics: Fixed-Income Investment Management Featuring a series of guest lecturers who are experts in specific industry sectors, this course is a comprehensive exploration of fixedincome analysis.
FN 7458 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance Explores current issues relevant to the global financial system, including international commercial and investment banking and international investments. Emphasizes the underlying conditions and fundamental trends in various sectors of international finance.
PREREQUISITE: FN 6411. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. ALSo oFFERED AS BE 7243.
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FN 749X Special Topics: International Treasury Risk Management This course draws on case studies to illustrate the important role derivatives can play in managing the treasury function in multinational corporations and financial institutions. Topics include forward rate agreements, currency and interest rate futures, special option clauses and swaps. Cross-currency regulatory differences and the concept of comparative advantage are considered in examining global financing opportunities. FN 749X Special Topics: Introduction to Technical Analysis Study how the markets and individual stocks behave (i.e., technical analysis), and how they differ from the economy and individual companies (i.e., fundamental analysis). The goal of this course is to demonstrate how technical analysis augments fundamental analysis. Technical indicators, including trend and momentum, psychology, supply/demand and inter-market analysis are discussed.
finance mini-courses
Each mini-course carries 1.5 credits. Mini-courses cover special topics and recent developments that do not require a full three-credit course. They are offered periodically on a half-term (seven-week) basis. FN 8400 Issues in Finance This category covers a variety of special topics courses that reflect the changing financial environment. The specific topics and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered. Note: Some of the 8400 Issues in Finance courses are designated as Entrepreneurship courses. Below is a partial listing of courses that have recently been offered. FN 8405 Deleveraged Finance This course discusses the use of debt in leveraged buyouts, recapitalization, restructuring and refinancing, including Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing. Students develop practical insights by utilizing case studies from several public highly leveraged firms; practical insights are critically reviewed.
FN 749X Special Topics: Investment Banking This course is intended to give students a practical introduction to investment banking and its role in helping corporations raise capital from the global capital markets. Topics include: venture capital, public offerings, private placements, going public, stock and bond financing, convertibles and other hybrid instruments, design of innovative securities, swaps and other derivative instruments, mergers and acquisitions and leveraged buyouts.
FN 749X Special Topics: Investment Management and Retirement Planning for Individuals Based on the results of the last four decades of research in securities markets, portfolio theory and behavioral finance, this course develops a comprehensive investment management program for individuals. Asset allocation is explored in detail as is how individuals should plan, save and invest for retirement, taking advantage of various tax deductions and deferral opportunities.
FN 8406 Financial Strategy This course examines a variety of corporate financial strategies, such as divestures, spin-offs and equity carve-outs, as well as the valuation techniques employed to develop and structure those transactions. Case studies are used to reinforce the concepts, and current market deals are analyzed to enhance the learning experience.
FN 8414 Modern Financial Analysis and Valuation Techniques This course teaches how the financial services industry applies valuation techniques in actual deals. Students learn to appreciate the context of the transaction and the current market conditions, as well as the art and science of valuation analytics.
FN 749X Special Topics: Risk Management This course covers Basel II and risk regulation, market risk and volatility, calculation of vaR (value at Risk), Monte Carlo Simulation, credit risk and use of credit derivatives, operational risk and other topics. FN 749X Special Topics: Venture Capital Financing When it comes to raising capital for start-up companies, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, agent bankers and their research analysts often find themselves at cross purposes. By examining the issues of valuation, structure and control in this course, students gain the perspective needed in the fund-raising process. Given that objective, team case studies are chosen to illustrate how different viewpoints can be reconciled.
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business economics courses

Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. BE 6220 Managerial Economics (MBA PRoGRAM PREREQUISITE) Examines the microeconomic theory and concepts that strive to explain economic decisions of businesses in the marketplace. The dominant issues addressed in this course are the factors of supply and demand and the relationship of production costs, output and market structures to pricing. Designed to provide the economic foundation for management decisions.
PREREQUISITE: DG 6810.
BE 7243 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance Explores current issues relevant to the global financial system, including international commercial and investment banking and international investments. Emphasizes the underlying conditions and fundamental trends in various sectors of international finance.
PREREQUISITE: FN 6411. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. ALSo oFFERED AS FN 7458.
BE 7230 Macroeconomics Studies the forces and interactions that shape the national economic environment. These include levels of consumption and savings, tax policy, government fiscal policy, monetary policy and interest rates, capital investment and the business cycle. Also addresses the impact of international factors on the national economy. The course establishes the essential role of macroeconomics in corporate and investment planning.
PREREQUISITE: BE 6220.
BE 7244 Global Finance Surveys the structure of the international financial environment. Topics studied are world trade and the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, the long- and short-term determinants of exchange rates and the major international financial institutions. Explores how the international community adjusts to financial shocks and the role of the Eurocurrency markets. A background in macroeconomics is recommended.
PREREQUISITE: FN 6411. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. ALSo oFFERED AS FN 7455.
BE 7240 Money, Credit and Interest Rates Studies the role of money, credit and interest rates in the efficient and ethical functioning of domestic and global financial markets. This building-block course assumes a background in macroeconomics and finance, and it establishes a foundation for further study in all areas of finance. Topics include: flow of funds and interdependency within the financial system; the Federal Reserve System and its role in money creation; interest rates; the links between interest rates and the growth of money; and the effects of inflation and term structure.
PREREQUISITES: BE 7230, FN 6411. ALSo oFFERED AS FN 7441. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
BE 7251 International Trade and Development The first half of the course focuses on the theories and practices of world trade. Topics include comparative advantage, the changing trade competitiveness of nations and protectionism. During the second half, the focus shifts to developing countries: the process of economic development, including the contribution of foreign investment and technology as well as investment and trade opportunities, policies and regulations.
PREREQUISITE: BE 6220. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
BE 729X Special Topics in Business Economics offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore a business economics topic of particular interest. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered.
ms in QUanTiTaTive finance
The MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) Program is a full-time, one-year program, spread over three terms (fall term beginning in September, spring term and summer term ending in early August). Refresher classes are offered in financial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics and introductory finance for those who need them during the summer term before the regular program begins. Each of the fall and spring terms has 10 required half-term courses. Five meet during the first half of each term, and five meet during the second half. All courses have been specifically designed for Fordhams MS in Quantitative Finance Program. The summer term consists of a capstone project, which spans the entire term and counts as two courses. Students also take a communications course and can choose two electives from among the regular MBA course offerings. Students most likely to benefit from the program will have an undergraduate degree in mathematics, physics or an engineering field, or will otherwise be able to demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. They should also have at least two semesters of undergraduate economics. Prior training in financial accounting, probability and statistics and introductory finance is desirable, but not essential. mSqf tradinG floor Students registered in the MSQF Program have access to a state-of-the-art, 28-seat trading floor that simulates the real-world finance professionals working environment in an educational setting. With a Bloomberg terminal, Thomson Reuters terminals, live data feeds and price quotations from global equities, fixed income and Fx markets and wireless internet, it is the optimal environment for students to learn the application of sophisticated quantitative models in finance. ProfeSSional oPPortunitieS after Graduation Graduates of the MSQF Program will possess skills that reflect deep knowledge in the following areas: Asset valuation Derivative instruments Econometric modeling Excel financial modeling Global capital markets Large-scale data management Portfolio management Risk management Simulation Stochastic modeling
Graduates will also be able to model and value complex securities, design and implement creative portfolio management strategies, use the most up-to-date risk management systems and perform a broad range of financial engineering tasks that will add real value. Prospective employers include the major investment banks, commercial banks, money managers, hedge funds and other companies with a need for professionals with strong quantitative skills and a deep knowledge of finance. For more information, including biographies of our faculty members, visit www.fordham.edu/msqf/ or write to Dr. Gautam Goswami, Director, MSQF Program, Fordham Graduate School of Business, 113 West 60th Street, New York, New York, 10023. PROGRAM PREREQUISITES QF 8901 Accounting I QF 8902 Basics of Economics QF 8903 Basics of Finance QF 8904 Mathematics for Quantitative Finance REQUIRED CORE COURSES & ELECTIVES Fall I (five courses, 10 credits) QF 8911 Advanced Financial Modeling QF 8912 Applied Microeconomics QF 8913 Global Financial Markets QF 8914 Basics of Derivatives QF 8915 Introduction to Stochastic Calculus Fall II (five courses, 10 credits) QF 8921 Accounting II QF 8922 Finance Theory I QF 8923 Statistical Inference QF 8924 Equity-Style Derivatives QF 8925 Simulation Applications Spring I (five courses, 10 credits) QF 8931 Fixed-Income Securities QF 8932 Equity Portfolio Management QF 8933 Financial Econometrics QF 8934 Interest Rate Derivatives QF 8935 Risk Management Spring II (five courses, 10 credits) QF 8941 Fixed-Income Portfolio Management QF 8942 Finance Theory II QF 8943 Large-Scale Data Modeling QF 8944 Credit Risk Management QF 8945 Applied Global Macroeconomics Summer (four courses, 15 credits) QF 8951 Summer Project (six credits) QF 8952 Verbal and Written Communication (Can be taken in spring) Elective I (Can be taken in other semesters) Elective II (Can be taken in other semesters)
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Each course carries two (2) credits unless otherwise indicated. QF 8901 Accounting I (three credits) Provides a basic understanding of the preparation and analysis of corporate financial statements. Introduces Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the standard-setting process. Discusses current issues in the reporting process, such as the benefits and problems of the Sarbanes-oxley Act. QF 8902 Basics of Economics (three credits) Covers both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics topics include theory of demand and the nature of profit and utilitymaximizing market equilibrium that constitute the economic basis of finance theory and applications. The macroeconomics segment defines the major components of the economy, outlines a simple model of long-run, real economic behavior with competitive, market-clearing prices, then establishes a companion model of short-run adjustments without flexible prices. QF 8903 Basics of Finance (three credits) Provides a conceptual framework for decision-making processes in many diverse areas of finance. Concepts including time value of money, stock and bond valuation, project and firm valuations, risk and return measures, portfolio management, basic CAPM and APT, diversification and hedging are reviewed. Basic theoretical aspects of corporate finance, such as dividend policy and capital structure, are also introduced. QF 8904 Mathematics For Quantitative Finance Reviews the basics of calculus, linear algebra, and statistical analysis in preparation for advanced courses in the MS program. Topics include Special functions, Multivariate calculus, optimization, Integration, Differential equations oDE, PDE, Linear algebra, Probability theory, Special distributions like binomial, poisson, normal, lognormal, gamma, beta, and fat-tailed distributions. QF 8911 Advanced Financial Modeling Provides the foundation for developing skills in the quantitative analysis of financial decisions, primarily using Microsoft Excel. Topics include business planning, forecasting, sensitivity and scenario analyses, risk and return measures, portfolio analysis, binominal option pricing and value-at-Risk (vAR) analysis. Emphasizes practical skills to produce computer models that are useful for a variety of decision-making purposes. QF 8912 Applied Microeconomics Introduces financial theory with a particular emphasis on portfolio choice and the fundamentals of asset pricing. Focuses on both the partial equilibrium theory (CAPM), and the general equilibrium theory (Arrow-Debrew Pricing Theory) with brief introductions on the arbitrage-based theories. Introduces the basics of asymmetric information and how the problems it imposes can be mitigated via security design.
QF 8913 Global Financial Markets Examines the institutional details of different financial instruments in diverse global market settings. Explores domestic and international equity markets, including ADRs, international debt markets (short-term, long-term and Euro-markets). Also describes forward markets (Fx rate), futures markets (commodity and financial instruments), options markets (Equity and Fx rate) and swap markets (interest rate and currency swaps). QF 8914 Basics of Derivatives Introduces deferred delivery (i.e., exchange-traded futures and oTCtraded forward) markets and option markets. The course covers the following: (1) briefly examines the institutional features of these markets; (2) discusses hedger, arbitrageur and speculator strategies; (3) provides an analytical foundation for the pricing of these contracts; (4) reviews some of the available empirical evidence concerning these markets; (5) accesses data regarding these markets; and (6) uses the data to perform small-scale suggestive tests of the theories and strategies. QF 8915 Introduction to Stochastic Calculus Focuses on the practical applications of stochastic differential equations subject to appropriate boundary conditions, solving valuation problems, and using measure-transformations as required in advanced financial engineering practice to value assets within a risk-neutral framework. Builds a theoretical foundation for continuous-time models that are essential for the pricing and hedging of financial derivatives. QF 8921 Accounting II Introduces the tools and framework necessary to effectively integrate information in financial statements into a comprehensive assessment of the firm. Develops financial modeling skills, improves communication of financial analysis and identifies data issues in the analysis of financial statements, along with possible solutions. Provides an understanding of the impact of alternative accounting methods on the analysis of financial statements and relates this concept to the issue of accounting quality. QF 8922 Finance Theory I This course builds upon Applied Microeconomics QF 8912. Emphasizes an understanding of the theories of Discrete-Time Asset Pricing; studies the applications of the theory of stock options to real options and complex corporate liabilities; and explores the basic foundation of the GMM tests of asset-pricing theories. QF 8923 Statistical Inference Covers estimation of parametric and non-parametric techniques commonly used in finance, applying high-frequency financial databases. Discusses properties of financial data, linear time-series data analysis, basic theory of statistical inference with linear models, general linear models, conditional Heteroskedasticity models, nonlinear models and Bayesian inference and estimation. QF 8924 Equity-Style Derivatives Designed to complement and extend the topics discussed in Basics of Derivatives QF 8914, this course includes all types of derivatives where a commodity, equity or currency is the underlying asset. Hulls software and a Bloomberg/Reuters terminal are used for pricing options and gathering data. The data to perform small-scale suggestive tests of the theories and strategies is used.
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QF 8925 Simulation Applications Introduces state-of-the-art computational techniques essential for implementing financial models, pricing derivatives, obtaining numerical solutions to estimation problems and simulating stochastic systems in risk management. Provides conceptual framework for gaining experience on simulation design and implementation using MATLAB. This course builds a skill set that combines financial modeling, data analysis and computation. QF 8931 Fixed-Income Securities Introduces fixed-income securities, basic fixed-income concepts, the different sectors of the fixed-income market and basic bond mathematics. Studies quantitative fixed-income analysis and its use in valuing bonds and quantifying risk-return characteristics. Involves extensive training in the mathematical formulation of bond valuation problems and in the use of the existing models and software to solve these problems. QF 8932 Equity Portfolio Management Introduce the basic concepts of equity portfolio management, including constructing optimal portfolios, evaluating portfolio performance, passive and active performance strategies and portfolio risk management. Involves extensive training in portfolio optimization software. QF 8933 Financial Econometrics Introduces modern financial econometric techniques with a special focus on applications to finance. Both the theoretical framework for making statistical inference and exemplary applications using real data in modern finance are emphasized. The course involves extensive use of commercial software packages as well as implementing new financial econometric techniques using high-level programming language, such as MATLAB. QF 8934 Interest Rate Derivatives Studies continuous time no-arbitrage models of yield curves and pricing of fixed-income securities and derivatives. In particular, treasury bonds as well as more complicated instruments, such as options on bonds, interest rate swaps, option on interest rate swaps, caps, floors and Mortgage Backed Securities are priced and analyzed. QF 8935 Risk Management Builds strong understanding of the risks of individual products and methods of hedging and/or replicating those products. Also examines firm-wide risk issues from a financial perspective which requires aggregation of multiple positions and consideration of interrelationships among asset price fluctuations. Regulatory and other non-market risk issues are considered and simulation techniques for modeling risk are practiced. QF 8941 Fixed-Income Portfolio Management Introduces basic concepts and techniques of fixed-income portfolio management, including designing portfolio strategies, measuring portfolio performance, indexing, portfolio immunization techniques and hedging risks. Emphasizes the practical application of modern techniques to optimize portfolio performance. Involves extensive training in the use of fixed-income portfolio management software.
QF 8942 Finance Theory II This course builds upon Financial Theory I (QF 8922) and examines cross-sectional and time-series properties of asset returns. offers an indepth statistical review of several theoretical models of inter-temporal asset pricing. Microstructure effects on short-term asset returns as well as test of returns predictability are covered. QF 8943 Large-Scale Data Modeling Explores financial modeling topics using large data sets and various econometric techniques applied in a variety of financial problems. Topics include modeling the yield curve in the U.S. and other countries, application of pattern recognition techniques in developing stock-rating systems, factor models in portfolio construction and portfolio performance evaluation. Emphasis on project analysis using SAS to process large data sets and develop appropriate models for solving real problems in equity and fixed-income research. QF 8944 Credit Risk Management Introduces modern credit risk models with particular focus on credit derivative instruments. Focuses on derivative markets methods, rather than accounting analyses of business risks. Exposes students to institutional practices and commonly used data. Students will be expected to thoroughly understand professional software output, along with the risks and rewards of credit product strategies. QF 8945 Applied Global Macroeconomics Focuses on both the theory and the applications of macroeconomics particularly to financial markets in a global context. Familiarizes the student with macroeconomic data and develops models that can be used to interpret these data. Illustrates different models via analyses of both historical economic data and the ongoing stream of current data. Provides practical econometric training in the analysis of macroeconomic data. open-economy macroeconomics and finance and the analysis of how the Federal Reserve and other central banks conduct monetary policy are areas of special emphasis. QF 8951 Summer Project (six credits) A professional project report and presentation are the final outputs of this course. Students complete these projects under the supervision of a faculty member. Both individual and group projects are possible. QF 8952 Verbal and Written Communication (three credits) Covers the basics of professional speaking and writing. Develops oral and written presentation skills essential for successful careers. Coordinated with summer term internship to give students the opportunity to apply their new communication skills in a business setting.
informaTion sysTems
area chair : mark s . silver , associate professor
The Master of Business Administration in Information Systems Program consists of 69 credits. Rapid advances in information and communication technologies over the last quarter-century have had a dramatic effect on business and the economy. Due to the combination of technological advancement and globalization, we have seen the emergence of new types of markets, new ways of organizing business processes, new ways of reducing risk, new thinking on how to compete in the marketplace and new work environments. We have also experienced an increased emphasis on knowledge systems to support management and operations.
The Information Systems curriculum addresses the role of Information Technology (IT) in supporting business strategy and the challenges and opportunities that arise in deploying and managing IT. Students in this program will learn to recognize new business opportunities created by IT, evaluate and select the appropriate technologies for specific business applications, lead implementation projects and manage IT operations. Given the many business implications of IT, the curriculum is designed to afford individual students flexibility to focus on those aspects of IT of greatest personal interest and value.
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ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 and DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. concentration (five courses, 15 credits) Students can organize their course work along one of three recommended tracks: 1. Enabling Technologies 2. Information Technology Management 3. E-Business All students concentrating in Information Systems must take two required courses plus a minimum of three elective courses appropriate for their track. Those wishing to customize their programs require approval of their advisor and the Area Chair. required courSeS All students are required to take the following two courses: INSY 7902 Systems Development INSY 7910 Information Systems Strategy and Management Note: INSY 7902 should be taken early in the program, whereas INSY 7910 is typically taken toward the end of the program. elective courSeS Three or more courses should be chosen as a cluster to support a specific track within the Information Systems area. Current offerings allow for the following tracks: 1. Enabling Technologies The Enabling Technologies Track addresses the needs of students who plan careers in IT working as business analysts, systems implementers, consultants, or in other positions requiring a mix of solid business skills and technology analysis/implementation skills. Suggested Electives INSY 7941 Communication Networks and Distributed Systems INSY 7973 Database Management One or more related courses: INSY 7905 Web and E-Business Technologies INSY 7955 Project Management INSY 799X Special Topics in Information Systems (Business Analytics, Enterprise Integration, Data Warehousing) 2. Information Technology Management The Management of Information Systems Track addresses the needs of students who plan careers in developing IT strategy and managing information systems projects. As such, this track emphasizes foundation and technical skills as well as management, strategic planning and execution skills so companies can realize the anticipated benefits from technology investments.
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Suggested Electives INSY 7945 Business Design through Information Technology INSY 7955 Project Management One or more related courses: INSY 799X Special Topics in Information Systems (Business Analytics) MG 7675 Strategic Management of Innovations and Technology MG 769X Special Topics in Systems Management (Supply Chain Management) 3. E-Business This track addresses the needs of students who plan careers in designing and implementing e-Business solutions, including customer-facing technologies and integrated supply chain management. Suggested Electives INSY 7901 E-Business Strategies and Applications INSY 7905 Web and E-Business Technologies One or more related courses: INSY 7941 Communication Networks and Distributed Systems INSY 7945 Business Design through Information Technology INSY 799X Special Topics in Information Systems (Business Analytics, CRM Systems) Breadth electiveS (five courses, 15 credits) Breadth electives are advanced-level courses outside the concentration. Students are limited to a maximum of two courses from a single area. Students may select electives from specified International Business courses, subject to area distribution requirements, to receive an International Business designation on their official transcripts (see page 9). With approval of an academic advisor, students may take graduate courses that relate to their professional objectives offered by other schools of the University. free electiveS (two courses, six credits) These credits enable students to take advanced-level courses of their choice in their concentration, elective areas or both, subject only to individual course prerequisites. They are not subject to the breadth elective distribution requirement or concentration requirements. Students should consider using free elective credits to take additional courses from the Information Systems area and breadth elective credits from other areas to augment the cluster of courses within the Information Systems track. Thus, students specializing in the Management of Information Systems Track should consider taking the Technology and Innovation Management course from the Management Systems area. Students specializing in the E-Business Track should consider taking the Supply Chain Management course from the Management area, the E-Marketing course from the Marketing area and the New Media course from the Communications and Media Management area. The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Program comprises 39 credits and provides technical and business skills to students who plan to pursue a technical career in management of Information Technology. The program caters to students who already have a graduate degree in business and would like to acquire in-depth knowledge of IT. Students interested in information resources management should also consider the option of pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Information Systems. Students interested in more theoretical foundations and in pursuing research and an academic degree should discuss the possibility of taking computer science, economics and mathematics courses in lieu of Business School courses with the Area Chair and academic advisor. admiSSion The main criterion for admission to the Information Systems Program is a clear indication that the student has the ability and motivation to pursue graduate study successfully, evidenced by undergraduate work in business administration, computer science and information systems. The admission application requires a personal statement, three letters of recommendation and scores on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) taken within the past five years. Students who lack an undergraduate degree in information systems may be asked to take selected undergraduate or preparatory graduate courses before matriculation in the graduate program. admiSSion requirementS All applicants are required to have the equivalent of a business core at an AACSB-accredited business school. Students who have received an undergraduate business degree within three years of starting the program automatically receive credits toward the admission prerequisites. other candidates may be admitted on a non-matriculated basis and will be matriculated into the program by providing proof of proficiency in the following areas by taking a waiver exam or demonstrating equivalent work experience: Business Economics Financial Management Introduction to Accounting Marketing Management
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deGree requirementS The MSIS degree is granted upon completion of ten graduate-level courses and prerequisites (39 credits). The courses include six required courses (18 credits) divided among management of technology, systems development and technology areas, plus four electives (12 credits) from the Information Systems area, other areas in Fordham Graduate School of Business or other graduate schools within the University. Students are encouraged to choose electives that balance their base of knowledge. Those with a technical background but little business background, for example, should use business courses for electives, and students with a business background but little technical background should use advanced information systems and computer science courses. core courSeS (18 credits) Management of Technology INSY 7910 Information Systems Strategy and Management INSY 7945 Business Design through Information Technology INSY 7955 Project Management Systems Development INSY 7902 systems development Technology INSY 7941 Communication Networks and Distributed Systems INSY 7973 Database Management elective courSeS (12 credits) Students may choose any four graduate courses from the Information Systems area. Courses from other areas in Fordham Graduate School of Business and other schools and departments at Fordham that have significant components of management and/or technology can also be used as electives with the permission of the academic advisor. Courses available within the Information Systems area: INSY INSY INSY INSY 7901 7905 7921 7931 E-Business Strategies and Applications Web and E-Business Technologies Selection, Evaluation and Control of ICS IS Consulting and Organizational Design Note: This course is not offered every year. Students should consult the area chair for further information about the course offering. End-User Applications Human Side of ICS Managing the Costs and Benefits of Information Technology IS in the Transnational Firm Special Topics in Information Systems (Recent Special Topics courses have included Business Analytics, Advanced Spreadsheet Methods, Information Security and Privacy Controls for Managers, Enterprise Integration and IT in the Financial Services Industry)
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Students interested in learning in detail about technology while pursuing a career in management may also choose to enroll in the Joint MBA and MSIS Degree Program. Please contact the office of Academic Advisement for more information at (212) 636-6104. admiSSion requirementS Students seeking admission to the joint-degree program must satisfy all admission prerequisites for the MBA Program and must have programming backgrounds as required for the MSIS Program. The MBA courses taken while in the program will satisfy other admission prerequisites for the MSIS Program. deGree requirementS Students seeking a Joint MBA and MSIS Degree must complete 25 courses and prerequisites (84 credits) chosen so that requirements of both the MBA and MSIS Programs are satisfied. No more than five courses can be counted toward both programs. A full-time student taking three to four courses at a time can finish the joint-degree program in seven to eight trimesters. minimum reSidency requirementS To complete the Joint MBA and MSIS Degree, a student must satisfy the minimum residency requirement of 60 credits. Program prerequisite courses cannot be applied toward the minimum residency requirement.
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7970 7982 7986 7989 799X
Courses in other areas that are appropriate as electives include: MG 7675 Strategic Management of Innovations and Technology MG 769X Special Topics in Systems Management
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information systems courses

Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (MBA REQUIRED CoURSE) Helps students participate meaningfully in business dialogues and decisions that involve, or could profit from, information technologies. Because information technologies continually change basic ways of doing business, the course emphasizes the organizational impact of information resource decisions and the challenges in managing information resources. Topics include strategic use of information systems, hardware, software, data resources, networks, systems development methodologies, knowledge management, ethics and IT in transnational firms. INSY 7901 E-Business Strategies and Applications Introduces students to concepts, issues and technologies essential to conducting business in information-enabled economies. Students will look at the transformation of traditional marketplaces into electronic market spaces, from traditional supply chains to virtual alliances and industrial webs, from traditional product focus to mass customization. Reviews common E-Business applications, such as customer relationship management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), e-procurement, supply chains and web portals. Issues discussed include the reactions of consumers to eretailing, regulatory and tax concerns, use of vertical and horizontal exchanges in managing supplier-customer interactions, security and privacy concerns, digital rights management and mobile commerce. This course has a global perspective: many case studies focus on international issues in a variety of business sectors, including retailing, financial services and information services.
PREREQUISITE: INSY 6910. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE.
INSY 7905 Web and E-Business Technologies Begins with a brief review of e-business models and applications, such as online purchasing, customer relationship management, electronic marketplaces, application service providers, supply chains, enterprise resource planning and enterprise portals. Studies enabling technologies, such as Web, xML, Semantic Web, HTML, wireless web and xML web services. Also discusses web-based platforms for e-commerce, B2B trade and mobile applications. Reviews emerging xML standards, such as ebxML, Rosettanet and Biztalk, and web-based platforms, including Dot Net and J2EE. Students will experience the systems development lifecycle while developing a website to meet business requirements and will also review real-life examples and case studies.
PREREQUISITE: INSY 6910. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
INSY 7910 Information Systems Strategy and Management Focuses on issues of aligning business and technology strategies. Addresses how IT supports business strategy and business processes, the role of the CIo, systems integration, outsourcing, the value of IT, selection of technologies IT strategy and infrastructure, dealing with emerging technologies and organizational issues surrounding technology implementations. This is the Information Systems area capstone course.
PREREQUISITE: INSY 6910.
INSY 7902 Systems Development Examines tools and methods for developing information systems applications. Emphasizes understanding core issues in developing IT solutions to business problems. Part of the course focuses on tools for developing architecture and models to describe organizational structure, organizational processes, workflows and organizational data. Another part focuses on acquiring information resources to support organizational processes. Topics include identifying possible IT solutions to business problems, cost-benefit analysis, sourcing options, systems development approaches, documenting systems requirements, developing systems specifications and managing systems development projects. Students learn concepts in the context of an applied group project. Involves the use of computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools for modeling requirements and specifications of information systems.
INSY 7921 Selection, Evaluation and Control of ICS Technology Focuses on selecting, specifying, acquiring and contracting for ICS hardware and software. With the expanding use of information systems technologies in business, increasing numbers of managers and employees are involved in acquiring, using and controlling ICS-based products and services. The course examines the economics of computing, long-range technology planning, vendor selection, platform planning and control of organizational and human resources. Note: This course is not offered every year. Students should consult the Area Chair for further information about the course offering.
INSY 7931 IS Consulting and Organizational Design Examines the process of successfully introducing information technology into a business environment, which requires both technical competence and the ability to collaborate with users to identify their most crucial needs and implement appropriate solutions. Students apply concepts of analysis, contracting, design and development, project management and implementation, together with effective presentation techniques, to information systems. Note: This course is not offered every year. Students should consult the Area Chair for further information about the course offering.
INSY 7941 Communication Networks and Distributed Systems Focuses on next-generation technologies with special attention to communication networks. Distributed Computing Systems (DCS) are used to connect many different and independent computers, databases and applications over networks to support business activities. The first part of the course highlights the role of networks in modern enterprises and
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discusses such topics as communication network technologies, network architectures and network interconnectivity, the Internet and its variants (public Internet, Intranet and Extranets), broadband networks and wireless networks (cellular networks, satellites, wireless LANs). The second part of the course discusses how enterprise applications and databases are interconnected through middleware services that reside above networks. Topics include distributed computing, client/server systems and webbased distributed and mobile applications. The topics of this course will continually evolve to reflect the latest business and technical trends.
PREREQUISITE: INSY 6910. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
INSY 7973 Database Management Covers the basics of database management, a critical element of all IT organizations. Databases are the foundation for operational/transaction systems and for management decision-making. Topics include types of databases and the database environment, database analysis and data modeling, database design with relational models, implementation issues such as SQL, data administration, the Internet database environment and distributed databases.
INSY 7945 Business Design through Information Technology Explores the major issues related to business design. In the face of relentless competition, objectives of marginal improvement must now give way to efforts to achieve very high productivity levels in a firms key processes. Business must be viewed not in terms of functions, divisions and products, but of key processes. Achievement of higher levels of improvement in these processes means redesigning them from beginning to end, employing whatever innovative technologies and organizational resources are available. This course examines: (1) the need for an enterprise-wide perspective on providing products and services; (2) techniques aimed at improving design, production, and delivery processes; and (3) the application of information technology as an enabler of process innovation.
PREREQUISITE: INSY 6910. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
INSY 7982 Human Side of ICS Studies the human side of the effective implementation of new information technologies. Advances in information technology are often ahead of our ability, as humans and social beings, to keep up with the massive changes in work life, organizational processes, marketplaces and personal lives. This course is designed to help students become effective facilitators of change and to emphasize the human side of information technology. It is now known that systems are more likely to fail because of organizational reasons than for technical reasons. This course deals with the impact of IT on people and society. It examines the legal, ethical and social issues that result from rapid technological advances. It also looks at changemanagement issues in an organization and user interface design issues. Note: This course is not offered every year. Students should consult the Area Chair for further information about the course offering.
INSY 7955 Project Management Provides the skills project managers need to complete projects on time and on budget. Technology improvements in organizations are implemented through projects, and strong project management skills are a key success factor for companies to achieve the expected benefits from their technology investments. Topics include setting and maintaining project scope, developing work plans, estimating required resources, developing work programs, organizing project teams, super-users, monitoring and controlling projects, maintaining relationships with users and management, status reporting and key factors for realizing the anticipated benefits from the investment. Students use a computer-based project management tool as part of this course.
INSY 7986 Managing the Costs and Benefits of Information Technology Helps managers understand the cost dynamics of IS, especially the many hidden costs, and to make the case for its use, particularly in adding value to products and services. Managing IS benefits as well as costs is a massive organizational challenge. IS often constitutes half of the incremental capital expenditures of large corporations; budgets have grown at a rate of 15 to 20 percent for the past two decades. IS is a major element in almost every area of business innovation and operation. Note: This course is not offered every year. Students should consult the Area Chair for further information about the course offering.
INSY 7970 End-User Applications Addresses the business opportunities of end-user computing and related management issues. More than 40 percent of the annual expenditure on information technology in the typical large corporation now falls outside the information services budget. Personal computers, desktop publishing office technology and electronic mail are examples of IS applications that need to be managed by end-user business units. Note: This course is not offered every year. Students should consult the Area Chair for further information about the course offering.
INSY 7989 IS in the Transnational Firm Provides practical guidelines for managers to integrate international business with IS planning and operations. As businesses increasingly operate globally, corporations with transnational business strategies must also develop transnational IS. Todays managers need to coordinate international telecommunications and IS operations as well as exploit the organizational and economic opportunities IS creates for businesses that operate globally.
PREREQUISITE: INSY 6910. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
INSY 799X Special Topics in Information Systems offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore topics of interest in information systems. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered.
manaGemenT sysTems
area chair : falguni sen , professor
The Master of Business Administration in Management Systems Program consists of 69 credits. The Management Systems curriculum prepares managers to lead organizational change and to make the strategic decisions necessary for businesses to survive in todays globally competitive world. Courses go beyond the narrow functional specializations of the past, integrating behavioral and systems concepts to produce a management systems technology called Quality Management. Quality Management utilizes and extends
principles associated with the teaching of W. Edwards Deming, Joseph M. Juran and others concerning quality management and flexible systems, principles that have demonstrated remarkable potential for improving quality, productivity and competitive position. These principles and how leading companies apply them globally represent the foundation of the area curriculum. The principles are relevant to all levels of management and all types of business organizations.
mba in manaGemenT sysTems

ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. concentration (five courses, 15 credits) There are no specific required courses for students concentrating in Management Systems other than the core requirements: MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management, MG 6627 operations Management, and MG 7660 Business Policy. Some suggested specializations and course sequences appear below for students interested in specific career paths. Each consists of five courses beyond the management core requirements.
SPecialiZationS 1. Quality and Systems Management Intended for students interested in careers in the management of high-quality industrial or service operations. MG 7605 Process Control MG 7610 Leadership and Change MG 7621 Studies in Quality Management Plus two other advanced-level MG or DG courses. 2. Quality and Systems Design Intended for students interested in careers involving the decisionmaking and analysis required to design high-quality products and productive processes. DG 7820 Statistical Reasoning DG 7830 Optimal Design MG 7605 Process Control Plus two other advanced-level MG or DG courses. MK 7730 Marketing Research and MK 7790 Product Management are two highly recommended breadth electives for this specialization. 3. Competitive Strategy Focuses on management concepts needed to formulate and implement effective strategies for the long-term health of corporations; intended for students interested in careers in strategic planning and management consulting. MG 7671 Global Industry Analysis and Strategic Planning MG 7673 Strategy Implementation MG 7675 Strategic Management of Innovations and Technology Plus two other advanced-level MG or DG courses. Students are strongly urged to work closely with professors in the strategy area when selecting advanced concentration courses and electives. the deminG ScholarS mBa For more information, see page 50.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
COURSE LISTINGS
management courses
Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (MBA REQUIRED CoURSE) Presents theories of designing the structure and processes of organizations, as well as the elements of the global competitive environment within which such organizations operate and ways of relating to this environment. Explores critical issues related to the individual and the firm. Focuses on defining managements role and responsibilities in the continual improvement of quality, productivity and the competitive position of the enterprise.
PREREQUISITES: BE 6220, DG 6820.
MG 7625 Team Dynamics Focuses on examining and developing interpersonal skills consistent with modern businesss evolution toward an integrated, self-managing, team-oriented structure. This structure emphasizes group problem-solving, interpersonal communication and leadership among peers.
PREREQUISITE: MG 6613.
MG 7635 International Dimensions of Business Uses case studies to explore various strategies of participation in the global business environment and the ways in which multinational corporations and transnational cooperative ventures create new managerial challenges and opportunities.
PREREQUISITES: MG 6613, FN 6411 INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
MG 6627 Operations Management (MBA REQUIRED CoURSE) Studies the operations of both manufacturing and service organizations with the objective of simultaneously optimizing the quality and productivity of the operations systems. Develops techniques for strategic planning and system design, such as quality control, aggregate and capacity planning, project planning, scheduling and control, material and inventory management and just-in-time production.
MG 7636 High Technology Management Explores the key characteristics of how high technology allows and induces managers to perform differently and to accomplish different things. Examines how the resulting change in the nature of work must be managed through proper organizational and educational transitions.
PREREQUISITES: MG 6613, MG 6627.
MG 7600 Anatomy of Decisions Examines how modern managerial support systems are evolving from a reliance on data and information to the utilization of knowledge and wisdom. This transition both demands and creates new approaches to decision-making. MG 7605 Process Control Introduces and, in an applied framework, examines modern statistical evaluation and control methods to enhance the performance of all productive processes. To improve such processes, managers must evaluate ever-present variability to determine process stability and distinguish normal fluctuations from special disturbances.
MG 7637 Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures Focuses on the initiation and development of the first stages of a new business. Students are required to search out business opportunities and develop a business plan. Examines the particular problems of new business start-ups, emphasizing financing arrangements.
PREREQUISITES: MG 6613, FN 6411. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
MG 7610 Leadership and Change Prepares students to meet the requirements of todays economy, where leadership demands a combination of personal capabilities and insights, as well as in-depth knowledge of organizational change processes and practices. Through readings, cases, class discussions, self-assessment exercises and leader-directed learning projects, participants gain important insights into their own management style and develop essential knowledge and skills for successful implementation of major change initiatives.
PREREQUISITE: MG 6613. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
MG 7638 Career Management Helps students plan and control their personal and career development by surveying theoretical concepts and research findings. Through discussions, case analyses and interpretation of diagnostic tests, students acquire the personal insights necessary to complete a self-assessment and career/life plan.
MG 7640 Corporate Power and the Public Bridges the gap between awareness of social issues and action by examining the interplay of public responsibility, personal integrity and competitive pressure in the context of the free enterprise system.
ALSo oFFERED AS CM 7561.
MG 7621 Studies in Quality Management Applies knowledge of Quality Management to actual human systems, either at the place of students employment or elsewhere. Working individually or in teams, students prepare Quality Management-related studies and present their final reports to faculty members or client companies.
PREREQUISITES: MG 7605, MG 7610.
MG 7642 Motivation and Management Concentrates on prominent theories of motivation, as well as implementation skills needed to deal with issues such as evaluation and feedback, compensation and incentives and cultural and group influences. Emphasizes intrinsic Motivation Theory, referring to the innate desire to be effective at ones job. Uses day-to-day exchanges with employees, including those apparently suffering from a lack of motivation. Reviews current research linking managerial styles and group productivity.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
COURSE LISTINGS
MG 7660 Business Policy (MBA REQUIRED CoURSE) Focuses on defining an organizations mission, establishing its objectives, developing strategies for achieving those objectives and assuring implementation and continual updating of long-term plans. As the capstone of the MBA Program, this course integrates the knowledge and skills developed in the core courses.
PREREQUISITES: CoMPLETIoN oF ALL CoRE MBA CoURSES.
MG 7675 Strategic Management of Innovations and Technology Investigates the theoretical and practical issues of managing innovations and technology to achieve competitive advantage. Case studies provide an understanding of how technologically-dependent organizations succeed.
PREREQUISITES: MG 6627, FN 6411, MK 6710. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE.
MG 7670 Management of Human Resources Studies the personnel function in private and public organizations from the viewpoint of the manager. Topics include recruiting, employment, wage and salary administration, management development, performance appraisal, job evaluation and design, career development, employee turnover, manpower planning, training and affirmative action.
MG 7677 System Dynamics for Strategic Management Introduces the group model-building process that world-class firms use to improve their institutional learning and performance. Role-playing games and live case studies challenge participants strategic thinking about global transformations. Course participants build user-friendly graphic computer models of International Business (IB) strategic situations to generate new insight about transnational strategy design and implementation.
INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
MG 7671 Global Industry Analysis and Strategic Planning Discusses techniques for analyzing the long-term attractiveness of different industries and develops a framework to understand the nature of competition and the relative competitive position of firms within industries. Emphasizes global factors that affect industry attractiveness and competitive positioning. In particular, highlights the impact of differences in and the competitive advantages of nations and trade, as well as the development of global standards for the long-term profit potential of industries. While this course emphasizes the industry level, it also includes competitive factors of firms within industries to introduce a framework for strategic planning at the firm level.
PREREQUISITES: MG 6627, FN 6411, MK 6710. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
MG 7673 Strategy Implementation Addresses how managers turn strategy into reality. Increasing evidence suggests that the best companies in globally competitive industries excel through superior implementation of strategy more often than through possession of a superior strategy. Key issues addressed include the acquisition, allocation and use of resources; organizing for performance; selecting and motivating individuals; and controlling strategy implementation.
PREREQUISITE: MG 6627. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
MG 7678 Strategic Management of Global Supply Chains Increased globalization, the growth of the Internet and the potential for e-commerce have changed the way firms compete. Innovations in the management of supply chains have given rise to new business models and new sources for value creation in a firm. Collaborative information technology-enabled commerce (e-commerce) is likely to change conventional thinking regarding supply chains. Supply chain management (SCM) represents a philosophy of doing business that stresses processes and integration. It is a system approach to managing the entire flow of information, materials and services from raw materials suppliers through factories, warehouses and distribution channels to the end-customer. Managers must understand how to optimize the value-creating potential of supply chains by understanding how they work, the impact of new technologies and their design/redesign. This course prepares students for these tasks and covers operational coordination within a firm; interfunction, inter-firm and international coordination; the role of new information technologies; and the role of supply chain intermediaries. This is a team-taught course featuring lectures, cases and simulations.
GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
MG 769X Special Topics in Systems Management offered from time to time, this course permits faculty and students to explore a management systems topic of particular interest. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced at the time the course is offered. MG 8610 Seminar in Systems Management offered periodically, this seminar is designed to give advanced students opportunities to conduct integrative research, writing and discussion on selected issues in managing complex organizations. Under faculty supervision, in-depth studies are conducted by students, either individually or in groups. May be offered for fewer than three credits.
PREREQUISITES: MG 6613 AND TWo MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ELECTIvES.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
COURSE LISTINGS
system design courses

Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. DG 6810 Mathematical Methods for Business
(MBA PRoGRAM PREREQUISITE)
Studies the fundamental methods of mathematics applied in business statistics and operations research. The course concentrates on linear algebra and differential and integral calculus. DG 6820 Statistics
(MBA PRoGRAM PREREQUISITE)
DG 7840 Explanatory Models Focuses on preliminary data analysis, model formulation and estimation, and reliability and sensitivity analysis to understand causal links between various elements of a relationship as the prerequisite for effective system design and control. Multivariate regression models and techniques of experimental design provide the basis for exploring these links. Discusses applications to all areas of business.
Introduces the basic statistical concepts essential for business research and decision-making. These include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical inference and simple and multiple regression. DG 7810 Modeling and Representation Reviews descriptive and analytical tools of mathematics that are indispensable for both the formal representation and computer-integrated modeling of complex business systems. Studies principles of modelbuilding, develops basic tools of formal modeling, and examines the use and implementation of models in business decision-making.
DG 7850 Forecasting Models Introduces and discusses forecasting systems capable of interconnecting separate areas of business. Efficient forecasting systems, based on modern analytical and simulation techniques, can provide necessary insights into the behavior of strategic variables over time.
DG 7860 Conflicts and Decisions Discusses how business is increasingly characterized by multiple and conflicting criteria for evaluating performance and choosing actions. The simple pursuit of a single goal no longer provides a viable basis for decision-making. Students are introduced to multiple-criteria-based decisions, conflict dissolution and judgmental problem-solving, with examples drawn from all areas of business.
DG 7820 Statistical Reasoning Explores modern statistical concepts that are essential to describe, analyze and regulate complex business processes, providing the basis for most business decision-making. Discusses the essentials of statistical reasoning and statistical support systems.
DG 789X Special Topics in Systems Design offered periodically, this course permits faculty and students to explore a systems design topic of particular interest. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced at the time the course is offered. DG 8890 Seminar in Systems Design offered from time to time, this seminar is designed to give advanced students opportunities to conduct integrative research and discussion on selected issues in systems design. Under faculty supervision, indepth studies are conducted by students either individually or in groups.
DG 7830 Optimal Design Provides the foundations of modern decision-support systems that help optimize the performance of systems or their parts. Studies examples of flexible manufacturing patterns and just-in-time organizational schemes, problems of queues and congestion, project management and capital budgeting.
markeTinG
area chair : dawn b . lerman , associate professor
The Master of Business Administration in Marketing Program consists of 69 credits. The Marketing curriculum is designed to provide the necessary foundation for students planning careers in marketing management, product management or the various fields of promotion. This foundation surveys the following: (1) the current marketing environment and the economic, social, political and technological changes affecting
the field; (2) analytical techniques required to evaluate consumers, competitors, marketing intermediaries and marketing resources; (3) marketing strategy, its formulation, implementation and evaluation; and (4) the variables of the marketing mix (product, distribution channels, pricing and promotion) necessary to deliver goods and services profitably. All course offerings emphasize international aspects of marketing.
mba in markeTinG
ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. concentration (five courses, 15 credits) The concentration consists of five courses beyond the core requirement, MK 6710 Marketing Management. MK 7730 Marketing Research and MK 8701 Marketing Analytics are required for all students concentrating in this area. A total of three (3) credits from experiential courses may be applied to the concentration. These courses include, but are not necessarily limited to: Marketing-related study tour For-credit marketing-related internship Marketing-related tutorial or independent study Marketing-related MBA Consulting project marketinG SPecialiZationS Some suggested specializations and course sequences appear below for students interested in specific career paths. 1. Marketing Management MK 7720 Consumer Behavior MK 7730 Marketing Research MK 7765 Sales Management MK 7785 Marketing Strategy Plus one other MK course. 2. Product Management MK 7720 Consumer Behavior MK 7730 Marketing Research MK 7790 Product Management MK 7792 New Product Development MK 779X Advanced Marketing Tools 3. Advertising Management MK 7720 Consumer Behavior MK 7730 Marketing Research MK 7755 Advertising and Media Planning MK 7782 Public Relations as a Management Tool MK 7795 Direct Marketing
marketing courses
Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. MK 6710 Marketing Management (MBA REQUIRED CoURSE) Introduces the fundamental concepts and processes essential for marketing goods and services in todays competitive environment. These include researching, segmenting and targeting markets and developing a marketing mix: the combination of product, pricing, distribution and promotion strategies needed to sell a product efficiently and successfully. Issues and variables covered include consumer behavior, government regulation, marketing research, product planning, personal selling and international marketing.
PREREQUISITE: BE 6220.
MARKETING
COURSE LISTINGS
MK 7719 E-Marketing Focuses on the new marketing, enabled and challenged by rapidly evolving technologies. Explores how marketers can wed the interactive power of technology with proven marketing principles in order to entice customers to opt in to the marketing message and offer. The class surveys relevant technologies, controversies and methods via discussion, case analyses, short research presentations and a team project.
PREREQUISITE: MK 6710. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE.
MK 7750 International Marketing Focuses on management practices required to coordinate marketing on a global scale. Emphasizes the processes of adapting to a diversity of foreign marketing environments, planning and implementing international marketing programs and developing human resources. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of international marketing and to gain experience in formulating international marketing strategies.
PREREQUISITE: MK 6710. INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
MK 7720 Consumer Behavior Analyzes current theories and research of buyer behavior from marketing, anthropology, psychology, sociology and economics, with special attention to applications in managerial decision-making. Uses theories of buyer learning, attitude development, perception, group interaction and decision-making, organizational dynamics, personality and culture to explain and to predict customer response to market offerings.
PREREQUISITE: MK 6710. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
MK 7755 Advertising and Media Planning Studies the planning, execution and measurement of advertising programs. Focuses on the creation of an advertising campaign (typically an actual campaign to solve a real-world problem). In order to achieve this objective, students will learn about advertising strategy, media strategy and the creation of actual advertising. other topics covered include setting a budget, evaluation of advertising effectiveness and media data sources. outside speakers present their specialties and points of view, as necessary.
PREREQUISITES: MK 6710; MK 7720 IS RECoMMENDED.
MK 7730 Marketing Research Demonstrates how marketing research enables the organization to represent the customer in the firms decision-making structure. Prepares managers to work with professional marketing researchers and obtain customer input for new products, advertising, pricing and distribution systems. Topics covered include the use of secondary information sources, preparation and evaluation of surveys, basics of data analysis, the marketing research process, and the selection and evaluation of research vendors. Applications discussed include demand estimation and sales forecasting, product concept testing, customer satisfaction analysis and overall evaluation of a firms marketing strategies.
PREREQUISITES: MK 6710, DG 6820. REQUIRED CoURSE FoR MARKETING CoNCENTRATIoN.
MK 7765 Sales Management Focuses on personal selling and its management in the context of the organization and an overall marketing strategy. Examines the sales process, cost control, evaluation of salesforce performance and the function of the sales manager. Also studies recruiting, selecting, motivating and compensating sales personnel.
PREREQUISITE: MK 6710.
MK 7746 Business-to-Business Marketing Examines marketing as it is applied to organizational buying and selling environments. Such basic marketing issues as market identification and segmentation, pricing, logistics and service, advertising and sales promotion are examined within the business-to-business buyer environment. Case studies of capital goods, business services and government and institutional markets provide the basis for instruction. Explores organizational factors affecting professional buyer behavior.
MK 7775 Marketing of Financial Services Analyzes marketing systems for selling and distributing financial products and services to consumers and businesses. Emphasizes the adaptation of marketing to customers that have regulatory and fiduciary relationships. Discusses marketing strategies for such financial services firms as commercial banks, savings and loan associations, life and casualty insurance companies, mutual funds, pension fund managers and investment banks.
MARKETING
COURSE LISTINGS
MK 7777 Services Marketing Examines the unique marketing problems of service businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the service units of manufacturing companies. Topics include positioning services in the marketplace, managing the customer mix and managing demand. Case studies and presentations by servicemarketing executives illustrate practical applications of essential concepts.
MK 7795 Direct Marketing Surveys the various media and methods of direct marketing. Explores the power of direct marketing to access specific markets with refined advertising messages and to gauge more successfully the effectiveness of those messages. Topics include direct mail, catalogs, telemarketing, electronic media, mailing lists, copywriting and copy and media testing.
MK 7782 Communicating Corporate Image and Responsibility Demonstrates the value of pragmatic public relations activities through basic principles, case studies and guest speakers. Explores how inept communications and resulting public perceptions can create or deepen corporate crises. Stresses planning for and managing crises, selecting outside counsel and establishing relationships with the media.
ALSo oFFERED AS CM 7531. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
MK 779X Special Topics in Marketing These courses are offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore a marketing topic of particular interest. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered. (Note: Some of the MK 779X Special Topics in Marketing courses are designated as Entrepreneurship courses.)
MK 7785 Marketing Strategy Examines information as the basis for strategy decisions by marketing managers in consumer, commercial and industrial markets. This course is designed to enable students to acquire skills in data analysis and planning, and making decisions based on these tasks. This is achieved by educating students in the current pragmatic thinking on marketing strategy together with their participation in a computer simulation, The Game.
marketing mini-courses
Each mini-course carries 1.5 credits. MK 8701 Marketing Analytics This mini-course exposes students to a variety of marketing metrics including those related to brand performance in-store (i.e., Nielsen measures used in CPG/brand management) and online and the use of those marketing metrics in marketing decision-making. The course covers basic data manipulation and analysis of secondary data from syndicated sources such as Nielsen and IRI.
CoREQUISITE: MK 6710.
MK 7790 Product Management Provides an introduction to the theory and methods of product management. Presents the analysis necessary to develop a product strategy and the elements required for a marketing plan. Discusses broader strategy issues, such as new product development, product mix and product lifecycle. Students are required to create an annual marketing plan for a real product.
MK 879X Special Topics in Marketing These mini-courses are offered time to time to permit faculty and students to explore a marketing topic of particular interest. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered.
M 7792 New Product Development Provides a sequential methodology for identifying new product opportunities, designing products and services to meet consumer needs, testing and improving products, and managing throughout the product lifecycle. Actual case studies investigate examples of marketing successes and failures.
PREREQUISITE: MK 6710. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE. GLoBAL SUSTAINABILITY CoURSE.
law and eThics

area chair : kenneth r . davis , professor
Although not a concentration, the Law and Ethics area provides students with courses discussing and analyzing important legal concepts critical to the business environment. Business Law I explores the requirements of a business contract and the rights and obligations of the parties to a contract. The class also examines the functions of business organizations, such as partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. Business Law II explores commercial transactions involving sales contracts and negotiable instruments. All students are required to take BL 6310 Business Law I.
Accounting students must complete BL 7320 Business Law II as a requirement for taking the CPA examination. Nonaccounting students may take this course as an elective. The Law and Ethics area also offers a number of elective and special topics courses covering securities law, international business law, business ethics, international business ethics, employment law, sports law, white-collar crime and advertising law.
bUsiness law coUrses

Each course carries three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated. BL 6310 Business Law I (MBA REQUIRED CoURSE) Introduces the fundamental concepts and legal principles that are applicable to the American legal system, its development and inherent ethical considerations. Discusses the basis and structure of business contracts; the creation and characteristics of agencies, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations; and the rights and liabilities of agents, partners, directors and shareholders. Students analyze cases and discuss and solve problems. BL 7320 Business Law II Examines the legal aspects of business and focuses on personal property, sales, product liability, secured transactions, insurance, negotiable instruments, banking and bankruptcy. Students analyze applicable provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and cases and problems on the above topics.
PREREQUISITE: BL 6310. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CoURSE.
BL 7325 Law of Traditional and New Media Analyzes the legal parameters and constraints on freedom of expression that govern traditional and new communications technologies. Probes the various constitutional, statutory and regulatory protections accorded the Internet and more traditional media, such as print, broadcast and cable, as well as governmental attempts to regulate certain aspects of these technologies. Topics include modern First Amendment interpretation, defamation, privacy, commercial speech, indecency/obscenity, contracts, intellectual property and e-commerce.
ALSo oFFERED AS CM 7556. ELECTRoNIC BUSINESS CoURSE.
BL 739X Special Topics in Business Law offered from time to time to permit faculty and students to explore a topic in business law of particular interest. The specific topic and prerequisites are announced when the course is offered. Some examples of Special Topics in Business Law include Advertising Law, Employment Law, Ethics in Business, International Business Ethics, Sports Law and White-Collar Crime.
BL 7321 Corporate and Securities Law Covers the application of various aspects of securities laws and regulations to the governance of corporations. Specific topics include: rights and duties of shareholders, directors and officers; control sales; insider trading; selected issues in the registration and distribution process; proxy regulation; tender offers; and corporate law considerations in both hostile and friendly transactions.
Fordhams Graduate School of Business and its School of Law have established a combined program of graduate study in business administration and law. See page 50 for information on Fordhams JD/MBA Program and the Cooperative Program with the School of Law.
BL 7322 International Business Law Familiarizes students with issues of law relevant to international trade and investment. Beginning with an overview of the international legal system, this course examines legal and ethical issues in international business; the resolution of international disputes; international and U.S. trade law; and regulation of the international marketplace, including advertising, employment and environmental law.
INTERNATIoNAL BUSINESS CoURSE.
enTrePreneUrshiP sTUdies
program director : elizabeth ingrassia
The hallmark of the entrepreneur is recognizing opportunity at the right time, harnessing resources and persevering despite all odds. As a designation, the knowledge and competencies developed in Fordhams entrepreneurship curriculum are designed to help students in a dynamic marketplace where initiative, creativity and achieving significant impact with limited resources are critical to success.
Fordham Graduate School of Business offers a range of educational and outreach options for students and alumni interested in starting their own businesses, in joining entrepreneurial companies or in managing entrepreneurial ventures within multinational organizations.
berT Twaalfhoven cenTer for enTrePreneUrshiP

Students can enhance their academic experience in entrepreneurship by participating in supervised independent research on a range of entrepreneurial studies. They may also attend the Centers Seminars that support and complement the learning provided through courses offered. Some of the courses offered include the following: Venture Capital Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures Management Skills for Entrepreneurs New Product Development New Venture Practicum Business Valuation Dot-Com Startups and Marketing New Venture Startup and Marketing Social Entrepreneurship E-Business Strategies and Applications E-Marketing entrePreneurShiP deSiGnation Entrepreneurship is not a concentration. The Entrepreneurship (ENT) designation requires students to complete five upper-level courses (15 credits) designated as Entrepreneurship courses. These courses must be distributed across at least three functional areas and can be distributed across the concentration or elective areas of the program of study. This designation must be combined with a single or double concentration in any of the six functional areas and requires students to meet all regular concentration and distribution requirements. Upon graduation, students receive the Entrepreneurship designation along with their areas of concentration on their official transcripts.
outreach and co-curicular ProGramS The Graduate School of Business provides a range of outreach and cocurricular opportunities for student and alumni interested in launching and/or leading successful businesses. outreach and Co-curricular programs and opportunities include: the Annual University-wide Fordham Business Plan Competition open to all students and alumni, awarding prize money to winners; Seminars for Startups and Early Stage Businesses; Seminars for Established Businesses; Meet the Expert a program whereby students and alumni can set up one-on-one meetings with volunteer experts on a range of topics; the Net Impact Group, which concerns itself with social entrepreneurship; the Entrepreneurship Exchange Student Club; and the Fordham Institute for Family and Private Enterprise (see below). Internships with entrepreneurial companies are also encouraged as valuable learning experiences and are posted on our website at www.fordhamtec.org. The Fordham Institute for Family and Private Enterprise (FIFPE) is an outreach program Served the needs of established companies. FIFPE serves business owners and C-Suite Executives in the New York metropolitan area by helping them build and sustain successful businesses through relevant seminars and workshops, networking opportunities. Topics include timely and timeless subjects ranging from Leadership, to Maximizing value, to Angel Investing, to Liquidity opportunities. Learn more online at www.fife.org. For more information about Entrepreneurship Studies, please contact: Elizabeth Ingrassia, Director Bert Twaalfhoven Center for Entrepreneurship Faculty Center, Room 616 (917) 842-4473 ingrassia@fordham.edu
sPecial academic ProGrams, ParTnershiPs and cenTers

execUTive mba ProGram
francis petit, associate dean, program director
The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Fordhams executive-style MBA program, is designed for business professionals and managers on the fast track toward challenging managerial and global assignments. The EMBA provides a time-efficient schedule in which classes convene one weekend per month, allowing professionals to keep their full-time jobs while earning a fully-accredited MBA in just 22 months. Between sessions, students utilize interactive technology to complete assignments and exchange ideas. Most monthly sessions are held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday through Sunday at either Fordhams Lincoln Center campus or Westchester campus. Sessions are also held at an executive conference center in Westchester. The EMBA, which is global in scope, focuses on building each students Personal Portfolio in management development that can be implemented immediately in the workplace. This portfolio, coupled with global pedagogy on fundamental areas of business, allows for a unique MBA program that gives students the necessary tools to power their professional performance now and in the future. In addition, the program includes a study trip, usually to China, for seven days, as a capstone pedagogical experience. Executive students may also pursue a dual concentration in other areas. For more information, please contact Associate Dean Francis Petit at (914) 332-6011 or petit@fordham.edu. core courSeS Business Policy Contemporary Issues in U.S. and International Business Law Financial Accounting/Financial Statement Analysis Financial Environment IS in the Transnational Firm Managerial Accounting Managerial Global Economics Managing the Transnational Firm Marketing Management and Strategy Quantitative Methods and Decision Analysis Transnational Management and Systems Operations concentration courSeS in manaGement SyStemS Managing Innovation and Change Personal Leadership Development Transnational Application Research for Final Project Two Electives courSeS outSide concentration Contemporary Ethical Issues in Business Global Finance International Communication Negotiations International Field Study International Trade and Development
intended audience The ideal candidate has at least seven years of professional experience and is interested in obtaining an MBA in Fordhams weekend executive-style format. Although employer financial sponsorship is not required, students must be permitted by their companies to meet all residential requirements. to aPPly Applications for admission beginning in August 2011 for the Lincoln Center cohort will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting December 1, 2010 with a June 1, 2011 deadline. Applications for admission beginning in January 2011 for the Westchester cohort will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting July 1, 2010 with a November 1, 2010 deadline. Application forms are available online at www.bnet.fordham.edu under the Executive MBA Program link. To request an application by phone, call (914) 367-3271. An application will not be reviewed until it is deemed complete. Decisions will be made within four to six weeks of receipt of a completed application. The following are required for a completed application: Completed application form $130 application fee Two letters of recommendation Personal statement (see the application form) All undergraduate- and graduate-level transcripts GMAT TOEFL if the applicants undergraduate program was conducted in a language other than English Resum Please submit completed applications to: Fordham University GBA Admissions 33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor New York, New York 10023
cohorT ProGram
Introduced in Fall 2007, the Cohort Program is designed for students pursuing full-time MBA studies. This unique program provides students with an opportunity to build a strong network with fellow students and members of the Fordham Business community. Cohort students are grouped together for the first year, taking only the required prerequisite and core courses during day-time hours. The cohort commences with a Math online Boot Camp course that is required of all participants. Students who concentrate in Finance may also participate in the Time value of Money and Ratios course, which allows them to place out of the Financial Environment core business course and proceed to take Principles of Modern Finance during their first trimester. This opportunity provides the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in Financerelated summer internships. Cohort students are permitted to participate in internships once they have completed prerequisites and core courses.
SPECIAL ACADEMIC PRoGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS AND CENTERS
Participants in the Cohort Program do not have the option of waiving classes due to prior coursework or waiver exams; however, students who pass the Math online Boot Camp are not required to enroll in the Math Methods for Business course. Similarly, Finance students who pass the Time value of Money and Ratios course are not required to enroll in the core Financial Environment course. Additionally, involvement in the Cohort Program eliminates one upper-level free elective (or breadth elective for those doing a dual concentration) required in the regular MBA program. This means that single concentration students who pass the Math online Boot Camp have a 63-credit program requirement, and Finance students who pass both the Math Boot Camp and the TvMR course have a 60-credit program requirement. Students who wish to pursue a dual concentration must take either 66 or 63 credits, depending on their Math Boot Camp and TvMR results. Cohort students are also required to participate in various special activities including, but not limited to, seminars and workshops through the office of Career Management, community service programs, guest speaker engagements, and are invited to apply for the Mentor Program. Students may apply for the Mentor Program in the first term when it will be reviewed by the mentor selection committee. Accepted students are matched with their mentors in their second term. Note: the Cohort Program is offered in traditional MBA degree only. Pre-MBA, MS, JD/MBA and GPMBA students may not participate in this program. For more information, contact the office of Student Life at (212) 636-6104.
Pre-MBA students are eligible only for the three prerequisite classes specified and may only enroll for two consecutive trimesters. Participation in the Pre-MBA program does not guarantee admission to the MBA program. Pre-MBA participants who wish to be considered for admission to a degree-granting program are expected to submit a full MBA application for review. If, subsequently, a Pre-MBA student is admitted to a full degree-granting program, completed prerequisite courses count toward the program of study and overall GPA. Application forms are available online at www.bnet.fordham.edu under the Pre-MBA Program link. A completed Pre-MBA application consists of the following: Completed application form All undergraduate- and graduate-level transcripts Resum $130 application fee
JoinT Jd/mba ProGram

The Graduate School of Business and the School of Law at Fordham University offer a combined program of graduate study in law and business administration. Both full- and part-time students may participate. The JD/MBA Program enables a student to complete both degrees in as little as three-and-a-half calendar years, rather than the five necessary if each degree was pursued separately. A part-time student can earn both degrees in 6.5 years, rather than the 7.5 it would take if each degree was pursued separately. Students must apply and be admitted to each school separately. Matriculated students from the Law School and from the Business School may be accepted into the Joint JD/MBA Program anytime prior to their final year. Depending on the courses already taken in their program, students may not receive full credit reduction. In the JD/MBA Program, students alternate their studies between the two schools. As they conclude studies for the two degrees, students may take classes in both schools concurrently. Fordham Graduate School of Business allows 12 credits (four Law School courses) toward the Business School requirements, plus any additional waivers from the Business prerequisites and core classes. Should a JD/ MBA student drop below the minimum residency requirement of 39 credits, the student must take additional upper-level classes in the same academic area to reach the minimum residency. Fordham Law allows 13 credits (seven Business School courses) toward the JD/MBA Degree Program requirements. The courses must be in the Accounting and Taxation or Finance areas, and they cannot duplicate Law School courses.
The deminG scholars mba

Dr. W. Edwards Deming (1900-1993) had a close relationship with Fordhams Graduate School of Business. Before his death, he served as senior advisor to the Deming Program, which was named in his honor. At the time of printing, the Deming MBA was being restructured. For updates and details about the Deming MBA, please visit www.bnet.fordham.edu.
Pre-mba ProGram
Fordham Graduate School of Business offers prospective students a unique opportunity to preview their MBA degree. The Pre-MBA Program permits candidates to sign up for three prerequisite courses without committing to the complete MBA program in advance. The three courses are Mathematical Methods for Business, Statistics and Managerial Economics. There are several reasons why candidates consider taking the Pre-MBA Program: As a try-on for a full MBA To jump start a full MBA While waiting to take the GMAT exam To demonstrate current academic ability
Graduate School of Business courses taken after the first year of study at Fordham Law may apply toward the Law School program. The tuition rate for the Graduate School of Business is per-credit, whereas Fordham Law charges tuition on a semester basis. Full- or parttime students in residence at Fordham Law, who are also taking classes at the Business School, must pay Fordham Law semester tuition in addition to the Business School per-credit rate. Additional information about this program can be obtained from the Admissions office at (212) 636-6200.
mba consUlTinG ProGram

allen schiff, program director, professor
bs/ms ProGram
The BS/MS Program is designed for those students seeking to obtain their Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees on an accelerated basis. The program enables students to obtain BS and MS degrees in five years. Students who have an excellent SAT score and GPA, have been actively involved with honor societies and volunteer groups and possess work experience are encouraged to apply. The BS/MS Program allows those students seeking to qualify for the CPA exam to obtain the 150 hours required by New York State for licensure. For details, contact the Admissions office, at (212) 636-6200.
The MBA Consulting Program is designed to integrate the skills acquired in the MBA program into a real-world business setting. Students, working in consulting teams of four to six, analyze real business problems and recommend appropriate actions for client organizations. The program enables students to develop hands-on experience in the competitive field of consulting and increase their opportunities for employment. Working with such clients as Bristol-Myers Squibb, GE Capital Services and Standard & Poors, students have analyzed the impact of monitoring the innovation process at a pharmaceutical company that was developing promotions for a line of products; pilot-tested and improved the process for converting suppliers into customers for financial services; and overseen the launch of a new product that evaluates airport facilities. The Consulting Program is designed as an elective course. However, it can count as a course toward ones concentration with the approval of that concentrations Area Chair and the Program Director. MS 7810 MBA Consulting Program (three credits) Working in consulting teams, students analyze real business problems and recommend appropriate action for client companies. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, each team prepares a project statement that defines the problem, specifies the research methodology and develops a final report that is the basis of oral and written presentations made to the client. Projects are offered each trimester.
PREREQUISITES: Students must be mid-way through their MBA program prior to course enrollment and must receive the Program Directors approval. Professor Allen Schiff can be reached at (212) 636-6177 or at schiff@fordham.edu.
bs/mba ProGram
Fordham Universitys BS/MBA Dual-degree Program enables students of superior ability, maturity and focus to earn both an undergraduate and a graduate degree at an accelerated pace, concentrating in various fields of business administration or public accounting. Dual-degree students earn an undergraduate degree after 120 credits and an MBA with only 30 additional credits. Many students can achieve this in five years while focusing studies in one area or by gaining expertise in two different business disciplines. The BS/MBA dual-degree constitutes a special kind of honors program. Applicants may express an interest directly from high school but must apply for admission no later than junior year in Fordhams College of Business Administration, located at the Rose Hill Campus. Students must maintain a superior GPA and undertake an internship for credit while studying for the bachelors degree. Students receive their baccalaureate degree with the rest of their entering class, but must apply for graduate status at GBA while undergraduates. Many students with strong academic backgrounds complete the requisite number of credits early, by taking classes during June and July of their third and fourth years. Those accepted into the graduate program during their fourth year at Fordham can complete both degrees in five years. In some cases, the office of Admissions might decide that additional professional seasoning will enrich the graduate experience and recommend deferred admission.
Global Professional mba (GPmba)

sertan kabadayi, program director, assistant professor
The Global Professional Master of Business Administration (GPMBA) is designed for individuals planning careers in international business. This program responds to the growing demand for professionals who understand the mechanics of international business and the unwritten rules of cross-cultural communication and management. GPMBA is a dual-core program in which students can expand on the regular MBA program. In addition to the traditional prerequisites and core courses, the program offers students a comprehensive international core plus experiential bridge courses and a concentration in their chosen functional area. ProGram PrerequiSiteS (three courses, nine credits) Managerial Economics (see page 31) Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 43) Statistics (see page 43) (equivalent of DG 6820) mBa core BuSineSS courSeS (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 17) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 47) INSY 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 38)
MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 41) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 44) (Prerequisite BE 6220) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 28) (Prerequisite AC 6111) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 41) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 42) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed. Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived. international core courSeS The GPMBA International Core consists of the following courses: Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Communication Contemporary Issues in Global Finance International Accounting International Management International Marketing International Trade and Development exPeriential BridGe courSeS The GPMBA Experiential Bridge courses include the following options: Transnational Mindset Overseas Exchange Program International Study Tour Internship at an international company overseas or in the U.S. International Field Study (team consulting) In-company International Field Project (if employed full-time) Plus the opportunity to interact with the Beijing International MBA Program (BiMBA) concentrationS GPMBA students may pursue a single or dual concentration in the following areas: Accounting and Taxation Communications and Media Management Finance Information Systems Management Systems Marketing advanced-level courSeS Advanced-level courses in the GPMBA Program cover a wide spectrum of global business issues. Some courses offered in the past two years include: Contemporary Issues in Global Finance Financial Management of Multinational Companies Global Finance International Corporate Taxation International Trade and Development Multinational Investment Analysis For more information about the GPMBA Program, contact the GPMBA Director, Sertan Kabadayi, PhD, at Kabadayi@fordham.edu.
beiJinG inTernaTional mba

This was the first foreign MBA degree in Beijing to be approved by the Chinese government. A group of Jesuit business schools, including Fordham, provides the programs faculty, creating a consortium partnered with the China Center for Economic Research (CCER) at Peking University, one of the most prestigious institutions in China. The goal of the Beijing International MBA (BiMBA) is to provide worldclass graduate business education to exceptional students in China, as well as to a small group of foreign students. For more information, visit or contact Associate Dean John Zhuang Yang, Director. In New York, contact Greg Bergida, Director of the office of Student Life, at (212) 636-6104 or via e-mail at bergida@fordham.edu. The Faculty Coordinator of BiMBA is Professor Patricia Ramsey. For more information about the consortium of Jesuit business schools participating in the BiMBA Program, go online to www.jebnet.org.
GaTeway ProGram
Gateway is a premier educational program offered at the Graduate School of Business in the heart of bustling New York City. It is open to all schools and businesses interested in U.S. business structure and the implications of globalization on the world economy. The program offers a blend of cross-cultural experiences and theoretical and practical application of the latest trends in globalization. Participants are challenged to learn new concepts and apply them to real-world situations. They meet with leading companies and access some of the most exciting global business centers of New York, such as Wall Street and the financial district. For more information about the program, please contact Kate Randolph, International Programs Director, at KRandolph@fordham.edu.
esade ProGram
Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Business and the ESADE Business School in Barcelona have established a partnership that offers our students the unique experience of taking classes in Spain for a semester. Ranked the most highly regarded institution of its type among members of the business community, and among the top 10 European business schools in major MBA, Executive Education and university programs by The Wall Street Journal, ESADE Business School is a modern, outward-looking institution that aims to develop competent, critically minded students. It offers a unique global approach to the MBA, using its close links with the business world and presence around the world to create a platform for debate and social environment. ESADE stresses the importance of student leadership, management abilities, and the ability, to work as part of a team. Through courses that are participative and group-oriented, ESADE aims to help students acquire an international vision and a keen sense of social responsibility.
Fordham sends two students each year (one in the Fall and one in the Spring) to participate in this program. They have the opportunity to take classes in English with students from Spain and other parts of the world. Students studying abroad may take up to 12 credits at ESADE and should meet with an academic advisor before choosing classes. They must complete all prerequisites and core courses before they can participate, and only students in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher) are considered. For more information, contact the office of Student Life at (212) 636-6104 or gbastudents@fordham.edu.
cooPeraTive ProGram wiTh The fordham school of law

Fordham Graduate School of Business has established a cooperative program with the School of Law that enables business students to take certain law courses for credit toward the MBA degree. A list of approved law school courses is available through the program coordinator, noted below. Tuition for these classes will be charged at the Law School rate. Students who are pursuing the JD/MBA degree are not eligible for the Cooperative Program. Students who are interested in the Cooperative Program should contact the office of Academic Advisement at (212) 636-7802. The Program Coordinator at the Law School is Professor David Schmudde, who can be reached at (212) 636-6846.
mba/masTer in Global manaGemenT, ThUnderbird ParTnershiP

Dual-Degree Program Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Business and the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona have forged a partnership to offer a dual-degree program, the MBA and the MGM (Master in Global Management). The MBA/MGM Program allows a full-time student to complete the requirements for both degrees in less than two and a half years. Participation in the program requires admission to and advance approval of both schools. Fordham students interested in the dual-degree program should apply to Thunderbird as early as possible; students are not normally approved after they have completed more than 50 percent of their regular program. Fordham Graduate School of Business students may transfer up to 12 credits from Thunderbird. They will receive credits for coursework in which they have received a B or better grade. The credits will apply toward the degree requirements at Fordham. Grades earned for these courses will not be considered in computing the GPA. The courses must be breadth or free electives and must be approved by an academic advisor prior to the first term at Thunderbird. Should a student drop below Fordhams minimum residency requirment of 45 credits, he/she must take additional upper-level courses in the same academic area to reach the minimum requirement. Dual-degree students are required to complete at least 30 credits at Thunderbird (only 12 of those apply to the MBA). Students pay the appropriate tuition and fees to the institution of attendance which provides all student services during the time of attendance on that campus. Only students in the regular MBA, Cohort MBA and the GPMBA programs are eligible for the dual-degree program. Students in the following special programs are ineligible: MS in Taxation, MS in Accounting, MS in Communications, MSQF, MS in Information Systems BS/MBA and BS/MS JD/MBA For details, contact the office of Academic Advisement at (212) 636-7802 or via e-mail at frierson@fordham.edu.
inTernaTional bUsiness and finance cerTificaTe for inTernaTional PoliTical economy and develoPmenT (iPed/ma)
Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Business offers an Advanced Certificate in International Business and Finance for IPED/MA students. To earn the certificate, an IPED candidate must complete all requirements for the IPED/MA as well as five courses (at least two must be finance courses) from the following list. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the Graduate School of Business to receive the certificate. Students may select five courses from the following list: AC CM FN FN FN International Accounting Coping with Global Corporate Crisis Principles of Modern Finance Multinational Investment Analysis (prerequisite FN 7421) Financial Management of Multinational Companies (prerequisite FN 7421) FN 7455 Global Finance FN 7458 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance MG 7635 International Dimensions of Business A course designated as an International Business course not appearing in the list above may also be taken for the certificate with prior approval from an academic advisor at Fordham Graduate School of Business. IPED students must have academic courses in accounting and finance before pursuing advanced-level courses at Fordham Graduate School of Business. All other prerequisites, other than those stated above for FN 7443 Multinational Investment Analysis and FN 7451 Financial Management of Multinational Companies, are deemed satisfied by the core curriculum of the IPED Program. 7136 7537 7421 7443 7451
The following criteria are used to determine whether an IPED/MA student may register for courses at the Graduate School of Business: the student will have completed 12 or more credits in the IPED/MA Program, including courses in demography, economics, political science and statistics. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or better in these courses. Students who have not successfully completed courses in finance and/or accounting in their undergraduate or graduate courses must complete AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting and FN 6411 The Financial Environment before pursuing the certificate. They must receive a grade of B or better in each of these courses prior to registering for advancedlevel courses at Fordhams Graduate School of Business. These required prerequisite courses may be taken simultaneously.
The frank J. PeTrilli cenTer for research in inTernaTional finance

The Frank J. Petrilli Center for Research in International Finance supports scholarly research in the field of international finance, fosters interaction between the academic and business/finance communities and adds recognition to the research being done at Fordham University Schools of Business. The Center promotes interdisciplinary collaborations among scholars, both within and outside Fordham. With a general focus on international finance, the Center supports a wide variety of research topics, including the behavior of international financial markets; the microstructure of these markets; the institutions surrounding international financial markets; the historical development of these markets; the process of international financial integration; and the globalization of markets. The Center sponsors working papers, holds regular research workshops, sponsors a visiting scholars program and hosts conferences on topics of interest to the research community. The Director of the Center is James R. Lothian, Distinguished Professor of Finance and editor of the Journal of International Money and Finance, who can be reached at (212) 636-6147, lothian@fordham.edu. visit www.bnet.fordham.edu/crif/ for details.
cenTer for commUnicaTions

The importance of media and communication in business and society has become so significant that Fordhams Center for Communications was formed to enable MBA students to study the media and entertainment industries and various issues associated with them. Because the school is located in the heart of Manhattan, the worlds communications capital, a continuous flow of executives, managers and other experts from multinational media firms, broadcast networks, publishing concerns, new media ventures and others participate in special sessions and courses at Fordham. Among the high-profile events are the annual National Television Academy seminar featuring leaders in the television industry and a Media Author Series. An annual industry conference explores a key issue or trend of the digital age. The Director of the Center for Communications is Everette E. Dennis, Distinguished Felix E. Larkin Professor and Area Chair for Communications and Media Management, who can be reached at (212) 636-6144 or dennis@fordham.edu. For more information, visit www.fordham.edu/c4c.
Trans-aTlanTic finance insTiTUTe

The Trans-Atlantic Finance Institute (TAFI) was established to promote and stimulate academic research in international finance and encourage interaction between the scholarly communities in Europe and the United States. Jointly founded in 2003 by Fordham University School of Business and RSM Erasmus University in The Netherlands, its aim is to provide a platform for leading researchers from both sides of the Atlantic to study, discuss and cooperate on topics in the field of international finance. TAFI supports research on a wide variety of issues, including the behavior of exchange rates, the market microstructure of international financial markets, international risk and portfolio management and international financial integration. TAFI hosts an ongoing series of conferences on specific research themes in international finance and routinely cooperates with The Frank J. Petrilli Center for Research in International Finance (CRIF) at Fordham University and the Journal of International Money and Finance, which is the number one specialized journal in the areas of international monetary economics and international finance. TAFIs webpage is www.transatlanticfinance.org. Directors of the Institute are James R. Lothian, Distinguished Professor of Finance, (212) 636-6147, lothian@fordham.edu; Kees G. Koedijk, Dean of Economics, Faculty and Business Administration and Professor of Finance, Tilburg University; and Mathijs A. van Dijk, Associate Professor of Finance, RSM Erasmus University.
The donald mcGannon commUnicaTion research cenTer

The Donald McGannon Communication Research Center was founded in 1986 to study and report on issues of communications policy and ethics. The Center provides research on communications policy to decision-makers in business, government and not-for-profit organizations through its publications and working papers series. The Center also sponsors annual symposia, lectures and awards and publishes the Everett C. Parker Communications Policy Book Series in partnership with Fordham University Press. Activities have been funded by a wide range of organizations, including the Ford Foundation, Social Science Research Council, Emma L. Bowen Foundation, Benton Foundation and the Center for American Progress. Director Philip M. Napoli can be reached at (212) 636-6196 or pnapoli@fordham.edu. More information about the McGannon Center and its activities can be found at www.fordham.edu/mcgannon.
cerTificaTe ProGrams
Certificate Programs provide advanced study in business and are designed for individuals who already hold an MBA or comparable graduate degree who, for professional or personal reasons, wish to pursue post-graduate study in specific graduate business coursework. Certificates are offered in the areas of Accounting and Taxation, Communications and Media Management, Finance and Business Economics, Information Systems, International Business, Management Systems and Marketing. The Fordham University Certificate Program is approved by and registered with the New York State Department of Education. The certificate requirements are outlined in a Certificate Program of Study designed to meet each students needs. A minimum of five advanced courses in a chosen specialty is required to complete a certificate. Additional prerequisite courses may be required depending on the students previous academic background. To be awarded a certificate, students must earn a grade of B or better in all courses with a final minimum grade point index of 3.0 required. Students who do not meet the minimum grade requirements may be withdrawn from the program. The certificate must be completed within three years. Certificates are awarded in September, February and May.
The following options are illustrations of possible combinations for Certificate Programs. Other combinations are possible, provided the student receives approval from the area chair.
accoUnTinG and TaxaTion

1. Certificate in Accounting The Certificate Program in Accounting is designed to provide advanced study in the field of accounting. The module consists of any five advanced courses selected from the Accounting area. 2. Certificate in Taxation The Certificate Program in Taxation is designed to provide advanced study in the field of taxation. Unlike other certificate programs, an alternative set of eligibility requirements has been established. In addition to those who possess an MBA or comparable degree, the alternative eligibility requirements are: Possession of an undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting. CPA Certificate, or evidence of having passed at least two parts of the Uniform CPA examination. The program grants a Certificate in Taxation to individuals who complete five courses in taxation in one of the following four options. The suggested options are designed to offer continuity by grouping courses into an integrated framework. Students wishing to expand the number of courses taken should consider applying for and matriculating in the MS in Taxation Program. Option #1 Closely Held Business Planning TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7025 Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals TX 7058 Effective Tax Compliance Systems TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation TX 7078 Preserving Wealth with Estate Planning Option #2 Entity Taxation TX 7001 Corporate Taxation TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7015 Partnerships TX 7030 Corporate Tax Planning TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation
Option #3 International Taxation (select five of the following) TX 3030 Corporate Tax-Planning Strategies TX 7001 Corporate Taxation TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7045 International Corporate Taxation TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation TX 7080 Taxation of U.S. and Foreign Expatriates TX 7085 Foreign Tax Option #4 Estate and Gift Taxation TX 7010 Federal Research and Procedure TX 7020 Estate and Gift Taxation TX 7025 Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals TX 7065 Current Law and Regulation Changes in Taxation TX 7078 Preserving Wealth with Estate Planning 3. Certificate in Accounting and Taxation The module consists of any five courses selected from the areas or courses listed below: Advanced-level courses from the Accounting area Advanced-level courses from the Taxation area For eligibility requirements for a Certificate in Accounting and Taxation, see requirements for Certificate in Taxation.
commUnicaTions and media manaGemenT

1. Certificate in Communications and Media Management CM 7500 Mass Media in America Plus four advanced-level courses from the Communications and Media Management area.
CERTIFICATE PRoGRAMS
finance and bUsiness economics

1. Certificate in Commercial Banking FN 7415 Credit Management FN 7441 Money, Credit and Interest Rates FN 7442 Commercial Banking FN 7455 Global Finance Plus one other advanced-level FN course or two mini-courses. 2. Certificate in Corporate Treasury FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance FN 7422 Corporate Finance FN 7423 Mergers, Acquisitions and Leveraged Buyouts FN 7451 Financial Management of Multinational Companies Plus one other advanced-level FN course or two mini-courses. 3. Certificate in General Finance Any five advanced-level FN courses. 4. Certificate in International Finance FN 7443 Multinational Investment Analysis FN 7451 Financial Management of Multinational Companies FN 7455 Global Finance FN 7458 Contemporary Issues in Global Finance Plus one other advanced-level FN course or two mini-courses. 5. Certificate in Securities and Portfolio Management Portfolio Management Focus FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance FN 7430 Investment Analysis FN 7435 Pension Management FN 7460 Portfolio Management Plus one other advanced-level FN course or two mini-courses. 6. Certificate in Securities and Portfolio Management Securities Focus FN 7415 Credit Management FN 7421 Principles of Modern Finance FN 7430 Investment Analysis FN 7431 Options and Futures Markets FN 7443 Multinational Investment Analysis
as well as five courses (at least two of these must be finance courses). Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the Graduate School of Business to receive the certificate. Students may select five courses from the following list: AC CM FN FN FN 7136 7537 7421 7443 7451 International Accounting Coping with Global Corporate Crisis Principles of Modern Finance Multinational Investment Analysis (prerequisite FN 7421) Financial Management of Multinational Companies (prerequisite FN 7421) Global Finance Contemporary Issues in Global Finance International Dimensions of Business
FN 7455 FN 7458 MG 7635
manaGemenT sysTems
1. Certificate in Quality and Systems Design DG 7820 Statistical Reasoning MG 7605 Process Control MG 7830 Optimal Design Plus two other advanced-level MG or DG courses. 2. Certificate in Quality and Systems Management MG 7605 Process Control MG 7610 Leadership and Change MG 7621 Studies in Quality Management Plus two other advanced-level MG or DG courses. 3. Certificate in Strategic Management MG 7671 Global Industry Analysis and Strategic Planning MG 7673 Strategy Implementation MG 7675 Strategic Management of Innovations and Technology Plus two other advanced-level MG or DG courses.
markeTinG
1. Certificate in Advertising Management MK 7720 Consumer Behavior MK 7730 Marketing Research MK 7755 Advertising and Media Planning MK 7782 Public Relations as a Management Tool MK 7795 Direct Marketing 2. Certificate in Marketing Management MK 7720 Consumer Behavior MK 7730 Marketing Research MK 7765 Sales Management MK 7785 Marketing Strategy MK Marketing Strategy plus one other advanced-level MK course. 3. Certificate in Product Management MK 7720 Consumer Behavior MK 7730 Marketing Research MK 7790 Product Management or MK 7792 New Product Development Plus one other advanced-level MK course.
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informaTion sysTems
Certificate in Information Systems INSY 7910 Information Systems Strategy and Management Plus four advanced-level courses.
inTernaTional bUsiness
1. Certificate in International Business Any five advanced-level courses designated as International Business. 2. Certificate in International Business and Finance Fordham Graduate School of Business offers an Advanced Certificate in International Business and Finance for IPED/MA students who are interested in international business and finance. To earn the certificate, the IPED candidate must complete all requirements for the IPED/MA
fUll-Time facUlTy
Lerzan Aksoy (2008) Associate Professor of Marketing BS, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey; MBA, George Mason University; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Assistant Professor, Koc University, 2001-08. Miguel Alzola (2008) Assistant Professor of Business Law & Ethics BA (Management), BA (Accounting), UNICEN, Argentina; MPhil, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; PhD, Rutgers University. Hiro N. Aragaki (2007) Assistant Professor of Business Law BA, Yale University; MPhil, University of Cambridge (England); JD, Stanford University. Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell, 2005-07; Adjunct Professor, University of California, Hastings College of Law, 2004; Associate, oMelveny & Myers LLP, 1999-03; Law Clerk, Hon. Fern M. Smith, U.S. District Court, 1998-99; Associate, orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, 1997-98. Paul P. Baard (1990) * Lecturer of Communications and Media Management and Senior Fellow, Center for Communications BA, MS, PhD, Fordham University. vice President of Marketing and Member of Management Group, A.C. Nielsen Co., 1969-90. Consulting: Morgan Stanley; Dun & Bradstreet, Pepsico; New York Mets Baseball Club; Blair Television; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Douglas Blackburn (2007) Assistant Professor of Finance BS, University of Evansville; MS, University of Wyoming; PhD, Indiana University. Christopher R. Blake (1991) Professor of Finance and Joseph Keating, S.J., Distinguished Professor of Business BA, William Paterson College; MBA, MPhil, PhD, New York University. Manuscript Editor, The Journal of Finance, 1985-88; Manager, Time-Life Books, 1977-78. Consulting: orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.; The Government of Saudi Arabia; John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Capital Management Associates, Inc.; The Nassau Group, Inc.; The Society of Actuaries. Paul M. Bochner (1997) Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation BA, Yeshiva University; MBA, New York University; JD, St. Johns University School of Law; LLM, New York University School of Law. Attorney-at-Law, present; Counsel, Davidoff & Malito LLP, 1997-98; Counsel, Townley & Updike, 1985-96. Victor Marek Borun (1980) * Associate Professor of Finance and Associate Dean of the Faculty MS, the Main School of Planning and Statistics, Warsaw (Poland); MPhil, PhD, New York University. Consulting: Chase Manhattan Bank, Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission, Poland. Matthew J. Brodie Adjunct Instructor of Accounting and Taxation BA, Western New England College; MS, Long Island University; CFP, Adelphi University. President, Brodie Associates, Inc., 1991-present; Senior Tax Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers, 1987-90; Tax Supervisor, Peat Marwick & Main, 1986-87. Stephen H. Bryan (2008) Professor of Accounting and Taxation BS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MBA, Baruch College, City University of New York; PhD, New York University. Associate Professor of Accounting, Wake Forest University, 2000-08; Associate Professor of Accountancy, Baruch College, City University of New York, 1994-99. Nusret Cakici (2008) Professor of Finance BS, Istanbul University; MBA, Istanbul University; PhD, Baruch College, City University of New York. Professor, School of Global Management and Leadership, Arizona State University, 2007-08; Professor, CUNY, 2001-07; visiting Professor, Columbia University, 2005-06; Associate Professor, CUNY, 1997-01; Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University, Fall 1999; Adjunct Associate Professor, Erasmus University, Rotterdam (Netherlands), Summer 1999; Associate Professor, odense University, odense (Denmark), Fall 1996; Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, 1988-96; Adjunct Lecturer and Research Assistant, Baruch College, City University of New York, 1984-88. John T. Carey (2004) Professor of Communications and Media Management BA, Fordham College; MA, PhD, Annenberg School for Communications (University of Pennsylvania). Managing Director, Greystone Communications, 1981-present; Adjunct Professor, Columbia University, 1997-01; visiting Professor, Theseus Institute, Sophia, (France), 1990; Adjunct Professor, New York University, 1981-85; Assistant Professor, New York University, 1979-81; Director of Research, Alternate Media Center, New York University, 1976-81; Instructor, University of Pennsylvania, 1975-76. Michael Chattalas (2005) Assistant Professor of Marketing BS, University of Maryland; MS, Troy State University; MPhil, PhD, Baruch (CUNY). Sris Chatterjee (1989) * Professor of Finance and Area Chair of Finance and Business Economics BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur); MBA, Indian Institute of Management (Calcutta); MPhil, PhD, Columbia University. Consulting: Prudential; Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore; Chase Training Program; UBS Wealth Management. Ren Raw Chen (2008) Professor of Finance BBA, National Taiwan University; MS, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Assistant and Associate Professor, Rutgers University, 1990-2008; vice President, Lehman Brothers Inc., 1997-99; visiting Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, 1996; visiting Associate Professor, National Taiwan University, 1994-95. I-Cheng Robert Chiang (2008) Associate Professor of Information Systems BS, National Cheng-Kung University (Taiwan); MSEE and MSCS, University of Southern California; PhD, University of Washington. Manager/Consultant, Technology and System Integration Consulting, Accenture, 2005-08; Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut, 1999-05.
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N. K. Chidambaran (2008) Assistant Professor of Finance B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (India); MS, New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ; PhD, New York University. Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, 2002-present; Assistant Professor, Tulane University, 1994-02; visiting Assistant Professor, New York University, 1998-00. Myojung Cho (2005) Assistant Professor of Accounting BS, Ewha Womens University (Seoul); MBA, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Maryland. Benjamin Cole (2008) Assistant Professor of Management Systems BA, occidental College, Los Angeles, CA; MBA, PhD, University of Michigan. Katherine A. Combellick (1986) Clinical Associate Professor of Communications and Media Management and Director of Undergraduate Business Communications BA, University of Iowa; MA, PhD, SUNY (Binghamton). Director of tolerance and race relations workshops, negotiations and cultural diversity training. Mark A. Conrad (1987) * Associate Professor of Business Law BA, City College of New York; JD, New York Law School; MS, Columbia University. Publisher, Marks Sportslaw News. Kenneth R. Davis (1992) Professor of Business Law and Area Chair of Law and Ethics BA, SUNY (Binghamton); MA, University of California (Long Beach); JD, University of Toledo. Attorney, Parker Chapin Flattau & Klimpl, 1979-91; Senior Law Assistant to Judge Sol Wachtler, New York Court of Appeals, 1978-79. Everette E. Dennis (1997) Distinguished Felix E. Larkin Professor, Director of the Center for Communications, and Area Chair of Communications and Media Management BS, University of oregon; MA, Syracuse University; PhD, University of Minnesota. Founding President, American Academy in
Berlin, 1996-00; Founding Executive Director (CEo and Senior vice President), Media Studies Center, Columbia University, 1984-97; Dean, Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, University of oregon, 1981-84; Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Director, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota, 1972-81; Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Janet DiLorenzo (1991) Lecturer of Marketing BS, Long Island University; MBA, Hofstra University; MEd, EdD, Columbia University. Sales and Marketing Manager, Scofield Systems Corp., 1982-84; Sales Representative, Mobil oil Corp., 1981-82. Consulting: The Charles St. John Group; Barber Performance Products. Shoshana Dobrow (2006) Assistant Professor of Management Systems BA, MA, PhD, Harvard University. William G. Egelhoff (1989) * Professor of Management Systems BA, University of Texas (Austin); MBA, PhD, Columbia University. visiting Research Professor, Center for Science & Technology Policy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1987-89; Assistant Professor, New York University, 1978-87; Director/Financial Planning, National Distillers & Chemicals Corp. (Textile Division), 1970-74; various planning positions, Exxon Corp., 1967-70. Hooman Estelami (1996) Professor of Marketing BS, Coe College; MBA, McGill University (Montreal); MPhil, PhD, Columbia University. Senior Marketing Analyst, xerox Canada, Ltd., 1990-92. John D. Finnerty (1985) * Professor of Finance BA, Williams College; BA, MA, Cambridge University (England); PhD, Naval Postgraduate School. Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1997-present; Director, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, 1995-97; General Partner, McFarland Dewey & Co., 1989-95; Executive vice President & CFo, College Savings Bank, 1986-89; vice President, Lazard Freres & Co., 1982-86. Editor, FMA Online.
Marcia H. Flicker (1985) Associate Professor of Marketing BA, Cornell University; MBA, PhD, University of Pennsylvania. Instructor, New York University, 1982-85; Media Planner/Buyer, Michael Schack Advertising, 1972-75; vice President of Media/ Account Service, Krieff Advertising, 1975-77. Consulting: J.C. Penney; L.L. Rossi, Inc.; Fordham University. John A. Fortunato (2007) Associate Professor of Communications and Media Management BA, MA, William Patterson University; PhD, Rutgers University. Assistant Professor, College of Communication, University of Texas, 2002-07; Assistant Professor & Chair, Communication Program, Saint Peters College, 1999-02; Assistant Professor (visiting Faculty), Department of Communication, Monmouth University, 1998-99; Teaching Assistant, Graduate Associate, Rutgers University, 1995-98. Wei Gao (2005) Assistant Professor of Information Systems BS, MS, Fudan University (Shanghai); PhD, University of Arizona. David A. Gautschi (2010) Dean, Graduate School of Business BA, University of Maine; MBA, University of oregon; PhD, University of California at Berkeley. Dean and Professor of Marketing and Business Economics and Acting Director, Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship, Lally School of Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2005-10; Professor and Kirby Cramer Scholar of Marketing and International Business, Director, Center for International Business Education and Research, Founder, Global Information and Elecommunications Forum and Faculty Director, University of Washington School of Business Administration (Seattle) 1992-99; Associate Professor, School of organization and Management, Yale University, 1990-92; Adjunct Professor, Theseus Institute in Sophia Antipolis (France), 1988-94; Associate Professor of Marketing, Institut Europen dAdministration des Affaires (France),1982-92; Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (Johnson Graduate School of Management), Cornell University, 1978-82. Director of Research, CCG Group LLC,
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2003-05; Firm Director, National eCenter and Management Solutions and Services for the West Sector, Deloitte & Touche LLP, 1999-03; Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Janus Enterprise International, 1990-99; Co-Founder and Managing Director, PRISM (France), 1987-92. Nicholas C. Georgantzas (1987) * Professor of Management Systems BA, Graduate School of Industrial Studies (Greece); MBA, University of Scranton; MBA, Baruch (CUNY); MPhil, PhD, (CUNY). Assistant Professor, Baruch (CUNY), 1986-87; Systems Analyst, ICPSR-Baruch Library (CUNY), 1983-85; Accounting Associate, Mazda, 1978-80; Banking & Finance, IoN Chocolatiers, 1977-78. Process and Systems Dynamics Consulting: commercial/retail banking, information systems, education, printing, entertainment and multimedia, petroleum, pharmaceuticals and nutrition industries. Robert G. George (1987) Assistant Professor of Finance BS, University of Connecticut; MBA, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Chicago. Assistant vice President, old Forge Management, 1985-87; International Financial Analyst, the First National Bank of Chicago, 1982-84; International Economic Consultant, ContiCommodities, Inc., 1980-82; Manager/Treasury Department, Trans World Airlines, 1976-78. Laura Gonzalez (2008) Assistant Professor of Finance BS, Superior College of Engineering (Spain); MA, Southern Illinois University; MBA, Southern Illinois University; PhD, University of Florida. Case method, on-campus Seminar, Harvard Business School, June 2006; International Finance, on-campus Seminar, University of South Carolina, 2008 Instructor, University of Florida, 2005 and 2007. Gautam Goswami (1995) Associate Professor of Finance and Director of MS in Quantitative Finance Program BTech (Hons.), Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur); PGDM (MBA), Indian Institute of Management (Calcutta); PhD, Georgia State University. Instructor of Finance, 1992-95,
Research Associate, 1994-95, Georgia State University; Assistant Manager Planning, Chloride India Limited, 1984-87; Sales Engineer, Larsen and Toubro Limited, 1982-84. Consulting: ABB; Times of India; Chase Training Program. Albert N. Greco (1996) Professor of Communications and Media Management and Professor of Marketing BA, MA, Duquesne University; EdD, New York University. Associate Professor, New York University, 1982-96. Consulting: Andersen Consulting; Book Industry Study Group; Saatchi & Saatchi North America, Inc.; Foreign Affairs (the Council on Foreign Relations); Women in Scholarly Publishing; New York Citys Public Development Corporation; New York Citys office of Economic Development. General Editor of Allyn & Bacon Series in Mass Communications. Li Gu (2005) Assistant Professor of Finance BS, xidian University (xian); MA, Duke University; MPhil, PhD, Columbia University. Alfred C. Holden (1988) * Associate Professor of Marketing BS, United States Naval Academy; PhD, Syracuse University. Associate Professor, St. Johns University, 1981-88; vice President/Marketing and Chief Economist, Foreign Credit Insurance Association, 1976-80; Senior Economist/vice President, Bankers Trust Co., 1970-76; International Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 1968-70. International Business Consultant, public and private sectors. John Hollwitz (2000) Professor of Management Systems and University Professor of Psychology and Rhetoric BA, LeMoyne College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University; MS, Creighton University; PhD, University of Nebraska. Director of Honors Program, Associate Professor, Director of organizational Communication, Chair of Department of Communication Studies; A.F. Jacobson Professor of Communications, Creighton University, 1979-97; Professor and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Loyola College, 1997-00.
Brent J. Horton (2008) Assistant Professor of Business Law & Ethics BA, State University of New York College at Geneseo; JD, Syracuse University College of Law; LLM, New York University. Associate, Hiscock & Barclay LLP. Gayan Hovakimian (2000) Associate Professor of Finance BS, Yerevan Institute of Economics (Armenia); MA, University of Southern California; PhD, Boston College. visiting Professor, Baruch College, 1999-00; Teaching Fellow, Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Boston College, 1994-98; Research Associate, Center for Business Research and Development (Armenia), 1991-92; Research Associate, Instructor, Yerevan Institute of Economics (Armenia), 1987-91. John L. Hunter (2000) Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance BS, Brigham Young University; MBA, University of Utah; PhD, MPhil, New York University. Instructor, New York University, 1994-98; visiting Assistant Professor, New York University, 1999-00. President, Century Funds Management, 1982present; Member of Investment Committee, Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators, 1981-95; Board Member and Investment Manager, Deseret Trust Company, 1977-95; Director Investment Securities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971-95; Board Member and Chairman of Audit Committee, valley Bancorporation, 1974-80; Director, valley Bank, 1972-80. Robert F. Hurley (1992) Professor of Management Systems BS, Fordham University; MBA, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Columbia University. Product Manager, General Foods, 1983-88. Consulting: Avon Products, Kraft Foods, First Tennessee Bank, State Farm Insurance. Kevin T. Jackson (1991) Professor of Business Ethics BA, MA, JD, Florida State University; PhD, University of Maryland. visiting Assistant Professor, Georgetown University, 1990-91; Attorney, Account Representative, West Services, Inc., 1988-90; Consultant, West Publishing Co., 1983-88; Attorney, Legal Services of North Florida, Inc., 1981-83.
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Yabing Jiang (2005) Assistant Professor of Information Systems BE, Beijing University of Chemical Technology; MS, MBA, Arizona State University; MS, PhD, University of Rochester. Sertan Kabadayi (2005) Assistant Professor of Marketing and Director, Global Professional MBA Program BA, Bosphorus University (Istanbul); MBA, Yeditepe University (Istanbul); PhD, Baruch College, City University of New York. Luke Kachersky (2008) Assistant Professor of Marketing BS, MBA, St. Johns University; PhD, Baruch College, City University of New York. Evangelos Katsamakas (2004) Assistant Professor of Information Systems MEng, University of Patras (Greece); MSc, London School of Economics; MPhil, PhD, Stern School of Business, New York University. James Kelly (2007) Lecturer of Finance BA, University of Notre Dame; MBA, Columbia University. Director, T&T Capital, 2001-present; Executive vice President, Auerbach Grayson, 199501; Senior vice President, Deutsche Bank Securities, 1988-95; vice President, Merrill Lynch, 1979-88. Lawrence J. King (1976) * Assistant Professor of Marketing BS, MS, Colorado State University; PhD, Michigan State University. Assistant Professor, Central Michigan University, 1973-76. Dorothy E. Klotz (1990) * Professor of Management Systems BA, Indiana University; MA, PhD, Pennsylvania State University. Research Assistant, Center for Research in Conflict and Negotiation, 1988-90. Yuliya Komarova (2010) Assistant Professor of Marketing BBA, MBA, Columbia State University; PhD, University of South Carolina.
Paul S. Kushel (1988) * Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation BS, MBA, New York University; PhD, University of Texas (Austin); CPA, New York State. Assistant Professor, New York University, 1981-88; Senior Tax Staff, Arthur Andersen & Co., 1975-77. Consulting: domestic and international banks; Big Four accounting firms. Young Eun Lee (2007) Assistant Professor of Information Systems BA, MBA, Yonsei University (Seoul); PhD, University of British Columbia. Dean A. Leistikow (1987) * Professor of Finance BS, University of Iowa; MA, PhD, Brown University. Assistant Professor of Finance, University of Rhode Island, 1983-87. Economist: Department of Energy, 1982; Department of Health and Human Services, 1981. Dawn B. Lerman (2000) Associate Professor of Marketing and Area Chair of Marketing BA, Brandeis University; MBA, New York University; MPhil, PhD, Baruch College (CUNY). Instructor, Baruch College, 1996-00; Business Development Analyst, The Ferolie Group, 199495; Assistant Press Attach, Conseil Regroupant Les Institutions Juives en France (CRIF), 1991. Consults for new and established companies in the areas of marketing research, branding, new product introductions and marketing strategy development. Sharon M. Livesey (1996) Associate Professor of Communications and Media Management BA, Smith College; BA, MA, Cambridge University (England); JD, Northeastern University School of Law. Adjunct Professor and Consultant, University of Massachusetts at Boston and Lesley College, 1995-96; Lecturer, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, 1987-93.
James R. Lothian (1990) * University Distinguished Professor of Finance BA, Catholic University; MA, PhD, University of Chicago. Editor, Journal of International Money and Finance; visiting Scholar, University of Maastricht, 1998; visiting Scholar, International Monetary Fund, 1992; visiting Professor, New York University, 1988-90. vice President/Head of Positioning Support, Citicorp Investment Bank, 1983-87; vice President/Head of Financial Research, Citibank, 1979-83. Consulting: U.S. Department of Commerce; Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Robin (Xiaoqu) Luo (2008) Assistant Professor of Management Systems BA, Southeast University, Nanjing, China; MA, University of Texas. Paul V. Lynch (2008) Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation BA, MA, Rutgers University; MBA, University of Chicago; MBA, PhD, Rutgers University; Consulting: The Rosen Law Firm, Financepts LLC. Worawat Margsiri (2006) Assistant Professor of Finance BBA, Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok); MBA, University of Chicago; PhD, University of Wisconsin. Katherin Marton (1977) * Professor of Business Economics BS, PhD, University of vienna; MSc, University of Minnesota; PhD, New York University. Consulting: United Nations, 1975-92. Paul D. McNelis, S.J. (2005) Robert Bendheim Professor of Economic and Financial Policy BA, Boston College; PhD, The John Hopkins University; MDiv, Weston School of Theology. Haim Mozes (1989) * Associate Professor of Accounting BA, Touro College; MS, PhD, New York University. Assistant Professor, Baruch College, 1989. Consulting: oppenheimer & Co.; Maimonides Medical Center; IRS.
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Philip M. Napoli (1999) Professor of Communications and Media Management, Director of The Donald McGannon Communication Research Center BA, University of California, Berkeley; MS, Boston University; PhD, Northwestern University. Assistant Professor of Communication, Rutgers University, 1997-99; visiting Assistant Professor of Mass Communication, Boston University, 1996-97; Senior Research Fellow, Boston University; Survey Research Supervisor, Northwestern University Survey Research Center, 1995-96. Harry A. Newman (1996) Associate Professor of Accounting BCom, University of Toronto; MS, PhD, Northwestern University. Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1989-96; Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, 1984-89. Joyce Nilsson Orsini (1986) * Associate Professor of Management Systems, Director of Deming Scholars Program, and Associate Director for Education, Center for Advanced Management Studies BS, City College of New York; MS, MPhil, PhD, New York University. Chief Statistician, Director of Research, vice President for Research, Comptroller, CFo, CHRo, Coo, and CEo for companies in financial services. Consulting on quality in manufacturing, service and government. Hongwu (Sam) Ouyang (2004) Assistant Professor of Management Systems BA, MA, Renming University of China; MBA, Cornell University; PhD, Yale University. Emma Yan Peng (2005) Assistant Professor of Accounting BA, Peking University (Beijing); PhD, University of oregon. Elizabeth Pinho-Cosenza (2004) Assistant Professor of Business Law BA, Fordham University, JD, Harvard Law School. Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell, 2001-04.
Michael Pirson (2008) Assistant Professor of Management Systems MPA, Institut dEtudes Politiques, Strasbourg, France; BA, MBA, University Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany; PhD, University St. Gallen (HSG). Barbara M. Porco (1987) * Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation BS, MBA, PhD, Fordham University; CPA, New York State. visiting Professor, Yeshiva University, 1990-91. Senior Tax Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (C&L Legacy), 1981-90. Certified MBTI Practitioner, 2000. Consulting: domestic and international banks, hospitals, and Big Four accounting firms. Wullianallur R. Raghupathi (1998) Professor of Information Systems BCom, LLB, osmania University (India); MCom, Sri venkateswara University (India); MBA, PhD, University of Texas (Arlington). Professor, 199498, Associate Professor, 1991-94, California State University (Chico); Researcher, Automation and Robotics Research Institute, 1988-90; Financial and Systems Analyst, First Capital Assets Group, Inc., 1986-87; Marketing officer, Midwest =Leasing Limited (India), 1984. Patricia P. Ramsey (1981) * Professor of Management Systems and Faculty Coordinator for Beijing International MBA Program BA, MA, PhD, Hofstra University. Chairman, Department of Administrative Computer Systems and Quantitative Methods, Hofstra University, 1979-81; Research Methodologist/ Statistician, Long Island Jewish/Hillside Medical Center, 1973-80. Senior Quality Control Consultant, Quality Alert Institute. Donna C. Rapaccioli (1987) * Dean, Gabelli School of Business and Associate Professor of Accounting BS, Fordham University; MPhil, PhD, New York University.
Steven B. Raymar (1992) Assistant Professor of Finance BA, Yale University; PhD, Columbia University. visiting Professor, University of Wisconsin (Madison), 1990-91; Assistant Professor, Indiana University, 1984-92. Jacqes Rolfo (2010) Visiting Professor of Finance Diploma of Engineer, Ecole Nationale Suprieure des Mines de Paris (akaEcole des Mines), Paris; MSc in Mathematics, Universit de Paris; MBA, University of Pennsylvania, Major in Finance, Wharton; PhD (Finance), Stanford University. Travis L. Russ (2007) Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Management BS, Bradley University; MS, Illinois State University; PhD, Rutgers University. Consultant (2000-present); Bayer, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Macys, Rutgers, Starbucks, Deloitte & Touche, LLP. Adjunct Professor: Rutgers University, 2003-06; Kean University, 2004; State University of New York, 2001; Illinois State University, 1998-00. Aditya N. Saharia (1997) Associate Professor of Information Systems BS, MS, MPhil, Aligarh University (India); PhD, Carnegie-Mellon University. Assistant Professor and Director of Center for Research in Information Management, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1990-97; Assistant Professor, University of Washington, 1984-90; Research Associate, University of Rochester, and University of British Columbia, 1978-84. Allen I. Schiff (1976) * Professor of Accounting, Area Chair of Accounting and Taxation, Director of the MBA Consulting Program BA, MS, PhD, New York University. Faculty Fellow, Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, 1979-80; Research Associate, Main Lafrentz, CPA, 1975; Assistant Professor, CUNY (Baruch), 1974-76.
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Falguni K. Sen (1986) Professor of Management Systems and Area Chair of Management Systems BS, St. Stephens College (India); MS, University of Delhi; PhD, Northwestern University. Consulting: private, public and government organizations in U.S., India and Ireland. John J. Shon (2008) Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation BS, MBA, State University of New York at Buffalo; MBA, PhD, University of Chicago; Assistant Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York, 2005-08. Mark S. Silver (1999) Associate Professor and Area Chair of Information Systems BA, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Associate Professor, New York University, 1993-99; Assistant Professor, University of California (Los Angeles), 1986-94; Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Research on Higher Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1979-86; Systems Analyst, International Data Base Systems, 1978-79. Yusif E. Simaan (1990) * Associate Professor of Finance BA, Haifa University (Israel); MS, Technion (Israel Institute of Technology); PhD, CUNY (Baruch). Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, 1987-90. Consulting: Automated Trading Desk (ATD); Electronic Traders Association (ETA). Esther E. Solomon (1984) * Associate Professor of Management Systems BA, Pierce College, American University (Greece); MA, PhD, University of Jerusalem (Israel). James A. F. Stoner (1975) * Professor of Management Systems BS, Antioch College; MS, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Assistant and Associate Professor, Columbia University 1968-75; Research Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1963-64 and 1967-68; Project Development officer, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of Tanganyika (now Tanzania), 1961-63. Consulting: Arthur D. Little; Bell Labs; Bergen Brunswig; Juran Institute.
David P. Stuhr (1977) * Associate Professor of Finance and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs BE, Yale University; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; PhD, New York University. Christine E. L. Tan (2008) Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation BC, PhD, University of Melbourne (Australia). Assistant Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York, 1999-2003, 2004-08; visiting Associate Professor, University of Melbourne (Australia), Summer 2007; Consulting: xBRL US; Morgan Stanley; Coatue Management; LLC; KPMG Australia. Sinan Tan (2005) Assistant Professor of Finance BA, Koc University (Istanbul): PhD, New York University. Yi Tang (2008) Assistant Professor of Finance BA, Shanghai University (China); PhD, City College of New York. Instructor, Baruch College, City College of New York, 2005 and 2007; Adjunct Lecturer, Baruch College, 2004 and 2005.
Kelly Ulto (2004) Lecturer of Accounting BS, Fordham University; MBA, Iona College. CPA, New York. Stanley Veliotis (2007) Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation BBA, Baruch College; JD, Fordham University School of Law; LLM, New York University School of Law; PhD, University of Connecticut. Senior Manager, Ernst & Young, 2001-03. Maya Waisman (2007) Assistant Professor of Finance BE, Ben Gurion University of Negev; MBA, PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. John Waldes (2009) Lecturer of Marketing BS, McGill University; MS, PhD, Columbia University. President, Choice Dynamics, Inc., 1999-present; Executive vice President, Marketing Strategy and Planning, Inc., 1996-99; Director of Client Services, Eric Marder Associates, 1990-95; Manager, Michelin Tire Company, 1975-90. Patricia Walters (2006) Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting BA, College of Saint Elizabeth; MA, PhD, New York University. Rachael Wells (2008) Assistant Professor of Management Systems BA, University of Pennsylvania; MPhil, Columbia University. Frank M. Werner (1977) * Associate Professor of Finance BA, MBA, Harvard University; MPhil, PhD, Columbia University. Assistant to vice President/ Finance, Grumman Data Systems Corp., 197072. Consulting: Chase Manhattan Bank; Citicorp; Con Edison; International Air Transport Association; Lazard Freres; Swiss Bank Corp.
Jacqueline Wise (2007) Assistant Professor of Finance BS, Pennsylvania State University; AM, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Pennsylvania. Robert M. Wharton (1981) * Professor of Management Systems BA, MA, PhD, Temple University. Manager/ Corporate Planning, AT&T, 1979-81; Associate Professor, Trenton State College, 1968-78. Consulting: AT&T; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Defense. Jinhui (Sarah) Wu (2006) Assistant Professor of Management Systems BE, Peking University (China); ME, Nankai University (China); MPhil, City University of Hong Kong (China); PhD, Michigan State University. Yuan Xie (2007) Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation BA, Zhengzhou University; MS, Renmin University of China; PhD, University of Utah. visiting Professor, Tulane University, 2006-07. Yuewu Xu (2005) Assistant Professor of Finance BS, Beijing Normal University (Beijing); PhD, (Statistics) Yale; PhD, (Finance) Yale. An Yan (2001) Associate Professor of Finance BA, Tsinghua University (Beijing); MA, PhD, Boston College. Instructor, Carroll School of Management, Boston College, 2000; Instructor, Boston College 1999-00; Teaching and Research Assistant, Boston College, 1997-99; Research Associate, The Gold Bureau of China (Beijing), 1995-96. Meng Yan (2006) Assistant Professor of Accounting BA, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing); DBA, Boston University. John Zhuang Yang (1990) * Associate Professor of Management Systems and Associate Dean of the Beijing International MBA Program BA, Beijing University (China); MA, the Academy of Social Sciences (Beijing, China); MPA,
Princeton University; MA, MPhil, PhD, Columbia University. Consulting: Merrill Lynch & Co., Japanese companies in the U.S. on Americanization programs. Susan M. Young (2009) Associate Professor of Accounting BS, California State University, Stanislaus; MBA, California State University, Sacramento; PhD, University of Southern California. Associate Professor, CUNY Baruch, 2005-09; Assistant Professor, Emory University, 2000-05. Milan Zeleny (1981) * Professor of Management Systems Dipl. Ing., Prague School of Economics; MS, PhD, University of Rochester. Professor, European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (Brussels, Belgium), 1979-81; Associate Professor, Columbia University, 1972-79. Consulting: Nynex; RCA; Arthur D. Little; Czech, Slovak, and Polish governments, and corporations on business process re-engineering. Dongli Zhang (2008) Assistant Professor of Management Systems BS, MS, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
ProfeSSorS emeriti Milton Alexander (1955) * Professor Emeritus of Marketing BA, CUNY (Brooklyn); MS, Columbia University; PhD, New York University. Claire Corbin (1957) * Professor Emeritus of Marketing BS, MS, PhD, New York University. Albert W. Cornachio (1973) * Professor Emeritus of Business Law BS, JD, Fordham University. Jaak Jurison (1990) Associate Professor Emeritus of Information Systems BS, Upsala College; BSEE, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; MSEE, Columbia University; MBA, PhD, The Peter F. Drucker Graduate Management School, Claremont Graduate University. Arthur J. Kover (1991) Professor Emeritus of Marketing BA, Cornell University; MA, PhD, Yale University. Sarah Maxwell (1996) Associate Professor Emeritus of Markeitng BA, University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Wharton School; PhD, Florida International University. Lecturer, University of Washington, 1995-96; Lecturer, Florida International University, 1992-95; vice President of Marketing, Aramark, 1979-90. James C. McDermott (1957) * Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting BS, Fordham University; MBA, New York University; CPA. Marta W. Mooney (1976) * Professor Emeritus of Management Systems BA, MA, San Jose State College; PhD, University of California (Los Angeles). Consulting: Canadian Railroad Unions; Petroleus de venezuela; Catalyst Technologies; Conference Board. Paul Rackow (1973) * Associate Professor Emeritus, Management Systems BS, CUNY (City College); MBA, PhD, New York University. William J. Small (1986) Professor Emeritus of Communications and Media Management MA, University of Chicago. Dean, Fordham Graduate School of Business, 1993-94.
* Recipient of the Bene Merenti award for

20 years of service to Fordham University
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Timothy W. Allison Adjunct Assistant Professor of Accounting BBA, Amherst College; MBA, MS (Taxation), Fordham University. Ernst & Young. Stephen Antczak Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, MBA, University of Michigan; CFA. Richard Bengloff Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Media Management BA, State University of New York; MBA, Columbia University; CPA, State of New York. President, The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), 2007-present; Chief Financial officer, WNYC Radio, 2005-2007; Senior vice President/CFo, Elektra Entertainment Group, Warner Music Group, 1998-2004; vice President of Distribution operations, 1995-98, vice President of Finance, 1993-95, Sony Music Distribution; vice President/ Assistant Controller, Columbia Pictures Entertainment, 1989-91. Norman Berle Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Law BS, SUNY (Albany); MBA, CUNY (Baruch); JD, Brooklyn Law School. Attorney, Teitelbaum, Braverman & Borges, 1999; Attorney, Fischbein, Badillo, Wagner, Harding, 1998-99; Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of New York, 1989-97. Biswa P. Bhowmick Adjunct Associate Professor of Management Systems BSc, University of Calcutta (India); MA, MBA, Fordham University. Assistant Director, Higher Education opportunity Program, Fordham University, 1991-present. James Bode Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, Lawrence University; M.B.A., University of Chicago; CPA. David C. Breschel Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Law BA, Fordham University; JD, Brooklyn Law School. Attorney, Breschel & Rubin, 1996-present; Attorney, Legal Aid Society, 1989-96; Attorney, Saunders, Saunders, Block & Byrne, 1988-89; Attorney, Queller, Fisher, Block & Wisotsky, 1982-87. Howard Bruck Adjunct Instructor of Information Systems BS, CW Post College; MBA, Fordham University. Chief Information officer, Hudson valley Bank, 2006-present; Chief Information officer, Trafin Corporation, 2003-06; vP Enterprise Systems, Primedia Magazines, 2000-02; Managing Director, Corporate Systems, New York Stock Exchange (SIAC), 1997-2000; Director International IT, PepsiCo, 1989-97. Vincent Cannaliato Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BS, Fordham University; MA, CUNY; Grad. Systems Design, University of Pennsylvania. Executive Advisor, Credit Lyonnais Leasing; President and Founder, Commodore Capital Corporation. Dennis Cappello Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Law BS, Fordham University; JD, Yeshiva University. Anthony J. Cetta Adjunct Instructor of Accounting BA, Hunter College; MBA, New York University. Senior Managing Director, Twenty First Securities, Corp., present; Managing Director and Worldwide Tax Director, CS First Boston, 1993-98; Managing Director and Group Controller, CS First Boston, 1991-93. Sean X. Chen (2003) Associate Professor of Management Systems BE, BS, Tsinghua University; AM, PhD, Harvard University. Michael H. Cohen Adjunct Instructor of Taxation BS, Brooklyn College; MS, Long Island University; MBA, Fordham University; Special Agent with the Criminal Investigation Division, Internal Revenue Service, 2001-08. Suzan K. Couch Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Media Management BA, Wilson College. President and Founder, CB Communications, Inc., 1982-present; vice President, Marketing, Warner Cable Inc., 1980-82; vice President, Advertising, Sales Promotion, Product Integrity, American Express Co., Travel Division, 1975-80; General Sales Manager, RKo General (WoR-FM), New York, 1974; vice President, Broadcast Advertising, R.H. Macy Co., New York, 1973-74. Anthony DeFrancesco Adjunct Instructor of Marketing BS, Pace University; MBA, Fairfield University. vice President, Pitney Bowes, Inc., 2004-present; Engineer and Director, Pitney Bowes, Inc., 1980-2004. Edward Dembitz Adjunct Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation BA, Boston College; JD, Cornell Law School; LLM (Taxation) New York University. Edward Dennehy Adjunct Instructor of Accounting BBA, MBA, Pace University; JD, Brooklyn Law School; LLM (Taxation), New York University. Partner, KPMG, present. Mario DiFiore Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, MBA, Fordham University.
Sander A. Flaum Adjunct Professor of Management Systems BA, ohio State University; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Graduate School of Business Program in Advanced Marketing Studies, Columbia University. Managing Partner, Flaum Partners, 2004-present; Chairman and CEo, Robert A. Becker Euro RSCG, 1988-2003; Marketing Director of Ethical and Biologic Products, Lederle Laboratories, 1974-82. Morton S. Glantz Adjunct Instructor of Finance BBA, CUNY (Baruch); MBA, New York University. President, Mort Glantz Associates, 1992-present; vice President, Corporate Professional Development Department, Chemical Bank, 1961-92. Consulting: Misr Iran Development Bank, Cairo; IBM Credit Corporation; American venture & Communication, Inc. William J. Greene, III Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Law BA, MBA, JD, Fordham University. Proprietor/ Business Planning & Marketing, William Greene Consultants, 1989-present; Executive Director/ Coo, New York County Lawyers Assoc., 1976-88; Assistant Treasurer/Personal & Corporate Finance, Chemical Bank, 1961-72; Private Law Practice and Associate Attorney, New York City. Consulting: First Investors Corporation; Prentice Hall. John Griffin Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, Colby College; MBA, University of Pennsylvania. Elias Grivoyiannis Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance BS, Athens Graduate School of Economics; MA, Fordham University; MPhil, PhD, New York University. Forensic/Litigation Economics Consultant. Financial Analyst and Associate Manager, AT&T. Martin Gross Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Media Management BA, Hunter College; Direct Marketing Creative Consultant, Martin Gross & Friends, 1987present; vice President/Creative Director, Doremus Direct, Doremus Company, 1981-87; Senior Writer, Wunderman,1976-81.
Hardeep Johar Adjunct Assistant Professor of Finance MA, Birla Institute of Technology (India); Fellow, Indian Institute of Management (India); MPhil, PhD, New York University. Satyajit Karnik Adjunct Lecturer of Finance MS, Indian Institute of Technology (India); MS, PhD, University of Michigan. Thomas V. Kennedy Adjunct Instructor of Finance BS, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; MBA, St. Johns University. Managing Director, Kennedy, Moren Associates, 1990-present; Instructor, American Institute of Banking, 1978-93. Adrian Kingshott Adjunct Lecturer of Finance MA, University of oxford; MBA, Harvard University. Howard Kline Adjunct Instructor of Information Systems BA, University of Hartford; MA, University of Pennsylvania. Associate Partner and Consultant, IBM, 2002-2009; Management Consultant, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, 1998-2002; Senior Analyst, The Gartner Group, 1994-1998; Network Systems Engineer, IBM, 1983-1994. Joshua Krausz Adjunct Professor of Finance BA, CUNY (Brooklyn College); MBA, CUNY (Baruch); PhD, Polytechnic University. Professor of Finance, Yeshiva University, 1987-present; Financial Analyst, Accounts & Finance Division, AT&T, 1976-77. George E. Kroon * Adjunct Professor of Marketing BA, Claremont McKenna College; MA, PhD, University of California (Los Angeles). vice President and Economist, North America Division Economics, Bank of America, 1983-87; Industry Economist, First Interstate Bank of California, 1979-83. Consulting: Continental Asset Management; Citibank Private Bank; The Museum of Modern Art; Dun & Bradstreet; Chevron.
Ronald D. Laitres Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management Systems BBA, CUNY (Baruch); MBA, Fordham University. Former President, Fordham GBA Alumni Association, 1986-94; Controller, The Winter organization, 1985-92; CFo, Walter oertly Associates, 1971-81. William J. Latzko * Adjunct Professor of Management Systems BS, Fordham University; MBA, Rutgers University. President, Latzko Associates, 1983-present; vice President/Quality Control, Irving Trust Bank, 197083; Director/Management Science and Quality Control, CBS/Columbia Record Club, 1961-70. David Lieberman Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Media Management BA, Washington University, St. Louis; MA, American Culture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; MA, Journalism, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Senior Business Media Reporter, USA Today1993-present. Reporter and Editor, TV Guide. Media and Entertainment Editor, Business Week. James Maroosis Adjunct Associate Professor of Management Systems BA, City College of New York; MA, PhD, University of Toronto. Deputy Director, Citywide Central Insurance Program, Mayors office of operations, City of New York. Recipient, Innovations in American Government Award from JFK School at Harvard University and The Ford Foundation. Alex Matina Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BS, Fordham University; MBA, Columbia University. James H. McCann Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, University of Pittsburgh; MPA, John F. Kennedy School of Government (Harvard University); Executive MBA Program, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. vice President, Chase Manhattan Bank, Consulting Group, 1993-present. Brian McCarthy Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BS, New York University; MBA, Manhattan College. Executive vice President, Delta Management LLC. Samson Management LLC.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
David L. Mengle Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance BA, The Citadel; MA, American University; PhD, University of California (Los Angeles). vice President, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., 1991-present; Research officer/Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 1984-91. Kara J. Miller Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Law BA, Union College; JD, George Washington University; MBA, Fordham University. Administrative Law Judge, City of New York. James Minogue Adjunct Instructor of Management Systems BS, Manhattan College; MBA, St. Johns University; PhD candidate, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Fordham University. Manager, Planning and Control, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 1977-present. Avery E. Neumark Adjunct Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation BA, Yeshiva University; JD, Brooklyn Law School; LLM, New York University; CPA. Rosen Seymour Shapss Martin & Company, 1996-present; Partner and Director/Employee Benefits and Executive Comptroller, Weber, Lipshie & Co., 1990-present; Tax Partner/Employee Benefits and Executive Comptroller, Ernst & Young, 1977-90; Chairman, Temporary, New York State Commission on Workers Compensation; Special Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, New York State. Frank M. OConner * Adjunct Assistant Professor of Marketing BS, MBA, Fordham University. Regional Manager, Northeast vanguard Labs, Inc., 1992present; Regional Director, Roxane Labs, Inc., 1977-92; Marketing Manager, United Nations Postal Administration, 1975-77. Patrick J. OSullivan Adjunct Assistant Professor of Finance BBA, Iona College; MBA, St. Johns University; PhD, Fordham University. Chairman, Division of Business and Management and Associate Professor, State University of New York (old Westbury), 1980-present. Consulting: Chemical Bank; Peerless Corporation; Union Carbide Corporation.
Jan M. Percival Adjunct Instructor of Communications and
Media Management
BS, Syracuse University; MS, virginia Commonwealth University; Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, The Kaplan Thaler Group, 2006-present; Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Publicis USA, 2004-06; Coordinator, Corporate Communications, International Flavors & Fragrances, 2001-04; Account Executive, Foote Cone & Belding, 1999-01; Director, Marketing & Public Relations, virginia Commonwealth University School of Graduate Studies, 1998-99. R. Scot Perlin Adjunct Senior Lecturer of Finance BA, Brandeis University; MA, Johns Hopkins University; MBA, New York University. Financial Consultant, 1989-present; Financial Consultant and Senior vice President, D. Blech & Co., 1992; Senior vice President, Yamaichi International (America), 1987-89; Assistant Treasurer, American International Group (AIG), 1984-87; Senior vice President and CIo, American International Underwriters, 1978-84. Francis Petit Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean for Executive MBA Programs BA, MS, Fordham University; MA, New York University; EdD, Columbia University. Joseph M. Pistone Adjunct Instructor of Accounting BS, MBA, Fordham University. Jonathan E. Powers Adjunct Instructor of Information Systems. BS, MBA, Fordham University; vice President of IT Infrastructure, United Business Media, 2009-present. Joe Quinlan Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, Niagra University; MA, Fordham University. Kenneth Ross Adjunct Instructor of Management Systems BS, BA, Simpson College; Graduate, Institute of Lifelong Learning Program, Harvard University. President, organizational Solutions Consulting Group, 1991-present; Executive Director and CEo, The Alliance for Employee Development, 1983-90; Division Manager, Labor Relations, AT&T, 1976-83.
Philip J. Roth Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, University of Notre Dame; Graduate Program, Rutgers University. Director, Market Technician Association, 1984-present. John J. Sateja Adjunct Professor of Communications and Media Management BA, Rutgers University; MBA, University of Massachusetts; SvP, Information Products, Consumer Reports, 2000-present; SvP, Chief Marketing officer, New Media, Reed Elsevier International, 1997-2000; President, Media Technologies Group, 1996-1997; vP, Business Development, Dun & Bradstreet, 1993-1996; vP, Marketing, Western Union, 1990-1993; Director/ vP, Marketing, McGraw-Hill, 1984-1990. David Schmudde Adjunct Associate Professor of Taxation BSCE, Marquette University; MA, North Carolina State University; JD, University of Florida. Associate Professor of Law, Fordham University, 1981-present; Private Practice, Brauner, Baron, Rosenzweig, 1978-81; Trial Attorney, New York, 1976-78; Legislative Attorney, office of Chief Counsel to IRS, 1973-76; Real Estate Editor, Journal of Taxation of Investments. Steven Schwartz Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Media Management BA, Masters in Teaching, Fairleigh Dickinson University. Principal, Steven Schwartz Communications, 1976-present. Chandan Sengupta Adjunct Senior Lecturer of Finance BS, Calcutta University; MS, ABD, MBA, New York University. Senior Advisor, Mobil Corporation, 1978-88; vice President, Chase Manhattan Bank, 1988-96. Mark S. Shayne Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BS, Wharton School; MBA, New York University. CPA. Partner, Lazar Levine & Felix LLP.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Jerry Shulman Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Media Management BA, MA, Brooklyn College; MBA course work, New York University; CBS School of Management, General and Field Management Programs; Certificate in Market Research, Columbia University. vice President, International Marketing Development, Sony Music, 1995-00; vice President and General Manager, Legacy Recordings, Sony Music, 1989-95; vice President, Market Development, Sony Music, 1984-89; Director, Market Planning and Development, CBS Records, 1982-84; Director, Market Research and Planning, CBS Records, 1972-82. Alan E. Spiewak Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management Systems BA, University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Cornell University; JD, Union University. Attorney/ Systems and Information Manager, Ladas & Parry, 1991-present; vice President/Director of Representation Services, Prentice Hall Corporate Services, 1988-91; Attorney, Private Practice, 1983-88; Corporate Counsel and Comptroller, J&R Electronics, Inc., 1982-84. Davood Taree Adjunct Lecturer of Finance MA, Indiana University; PhD, Indiana University. Senior LNG Consultant, Poten & Partners; General Manager at National Iranian Gas Export Company (NIGEC). Jonathan C. Thwaites Adjunct Assistant Professor of Information Systems BA, University of virginia; MBA, New York University. Client Executive, IBM Corporation, 2000-present; Principal, AnswerThink Consulting Group, 1998-00; Director, Information Systems, Philip Morris, USA, 1990-98. Shirley Y. Vermeer Adjunct Instructor of Accounting BBA, villanova University; MBA, MS (Taxation), Fordham University. Senior Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mark D. Walton Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Media Management BS, Boston University; MPPM, Yale University, School of organization and Management. Managing Director, onyx Media Group International, 1989-present; Account Executive, CBS-Tv Network, 1982-89. James R. Weldon Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing BS, Fordham University; MBA, University of Chicago. Director, Business Integration Sara Lee Coffee & Tea Consumer Brands, 2000-present; Director of Planning and Development, Chock Full o Nuts, 1993-00; Director/Worldwide Foodservice Equipment Development, Kraft General Foods, 1978-93. Jeffrey F. Willmott Adjunct Instructor of Marketing BS, Saint Peters College; MBA Fairleigh Dickinson University. Chairman of the Board, Chairmen of the Executive Committee of the Board, one Travel Holdings Inc., 2002-Present; Chairman and CEo, EKN Asset Management, 2001-02; Managing Director, Trenwith Securities, 1999-2000; Senior vice President, Warburg Dillon Read Inc., 1991-99; Regional Director (Sales and Marketing), Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable Television, 1983-90; Manager, Avon Products, 1976-83. Ezra Zask Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, Princeton University; MA, MPhil, Columbia University. Joseph Zirpolo Adjunct Lecturer of Finance BA, Ursinus College; MBA, Fordham University. vice President, J.P. Morgan, 1989-02. Lynn Zuckerman-Gray Adjunct Lecturer of Finance B.S., Tufts University; J.D., Cornell University.
Recipient of the Bene Merenti award for 20 years of service to Fordham University
faciliTies and services

univerSity Student activitieS office (Slcd) The Fordham Graduate School of Business works closely with the Fordham University office of Student Leadership and Community Development to provide services, such as a New York City resource center; an off-campus housing list; a shuttle service between Fordham campuses; discount and complimentary tickets to Broadway and off-Broadway shows; locker rentals; validation of discount parking tickets; and discount movie tickets. SLCD also offers a poster enlargement service that business student organizations can utilize and provides permission for Business School offices and student organizations to post notices on floors other than the Business Floor. Located in Room 408, 113 West 60th Street, the Student Leadership and Community Development office telephone number is (212) 636-6250. Student Activities Office Hours Monday to Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm liBrary The Quinn Library, at 113 West 60th Street, Room SL 11, has extensive reference materials, books and most of the important periodicals in the areas of business economics, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times available electronically and on microfilm. The staff is available to assist students in their research, and the entire collection is accessible through an online catalog. The Quinn Library supports in-depth business research through many online databases, including: LexisNexis, a source of full-text news, business, and legal information; Disclosure Database, providing comprehensive financial data on publicly traded U.S. and overseas companies; Investext, a source of company and industry research; and Standard & Poors Netadvantage, which offers a broad spectrum of company and investment information. These databases can also be accessed off-site. Christopher Flatz, the Business Librarian, can be reached at (212) 636-6051. Library Telephone Numbers Circulation (212) 636-6062 Reserve (212) 636-6061 Reference (212) 636-6050 Library Hours Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8 am to 2 am 8 am to 8 pm 9 am to 7 pm 12 noon to 2 am
Business School students may also use the William D. Walsh Family Library on the Rose Hill Campus. microcomPuter center The Microcomputer Center (MCC) is located in the SL23 Computer Complex in the Lowenstein Building, 113 West 60th Street (street level). The Center comprises three classrooms and two public access areas, one with a bank of NCD terminals and the other with personal computers (PC and Macintosh). The MCC, which is maintained by the Instructional Technology Center (ITC), serves as the primary computing center for the Lincoln Center campus and as such, offers a wide range of hardware and software for use by the academic community. Support is provided for two different computing platforms: the Universitys multi-use minicomputers (vAx/vMS) and networked microcomputers (both PCs and Macintoshes). All computers are linked via the Universitys enterprise network, which can be accessed from any station throughout all three campuses of the University (Lincoln Center, Rose Hill and Westchester).
Graphics-enabled Network Computing Devices (NCDs) are located along the west wall of the hallway leading into the MicroComputer Center. These terminals are available 24/7 and are used for e-mail, Internet connection, access to programming languages and instructors information hosted on the minicomputer system. A wide variety of software is provided, including business applications (word processors, spreadsheets, etc.); programming languages; statistical packages; utilities; text editors and text formatters; Internet connectivity; and graphical e-mail capabilities. Computer use is open to all registered Fordham University students. The MicroComputer Center facilities and resources are available to all members of the Fordham community who present a valid Fordham University ID Card. The office of Computer and Information Management Systems (CIMS) maintains and operates the Computer Center. An academic users manual that outlines policies and procedures for using Fordhams computers can be purchased at the University bookstore. The Computer Centers telephone number is (212) 636-6095. Microcomputer Center Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm the GBa technoloGy center The GBA Technology Center is a technological resource for students that supplements the Universitys other computer facilities and services. It supports applications of information and communication systems technology throughout the Graduate School of Business. Located in Lowenstein Center, 113 West 60th Street, Room 603, the Technology Center serves the students in several ways. It provides hardware and software for education projects, research and experimentation, and also offers assistance with popular microcomputer software. Types of software available include: word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, programming, communications, project management, modeling and forecasting. Additionally, the GBA Technology Center is equipped with LexisNexis, First Call and Bloomberg Financial Markets online databases, which enable students to obtain information on business news. Inquiries may be directed to the centers manager or staff, telephone (212) 636-6141.
GBA Technology Center Hours Monday to Thursday 9 am to 10 pm Friday 9 am to 8 pm Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 12:30 pm to 6 pm camPuS miniStrieS The Campus Ministries office serves the entire community at Lincoln Center: students, faculty, staff and administration. It seeks to foster the intellectual, social and spiritual development of the Lincoln Center community. Its outreach is ecumenical: persons of all faiths are welcome. It is aware that questions of faith often arise in the business of academic life, and it is available to help individuals find answers. It offers spiritual direction, pastoral counseling and a safe place to explore lifes questions. It provides opportunities for worship, retreats and service. It collaborates with student clubs and outside organizations to provide events that help heighten the communitys awareness of Gods presence. People of all faiths are invited and welcome to enjoy the chapels peace and solitude. Campus Ministries is located at 113 West 60th Street, in Room 217. The telephone number is (212) 636-6267. Campus Ministries Office Hours Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm counSelinG & PSycholoGical ServiceS Counseling & Psychological Services seeks to promote student development. Counseling Services is staffed by three psychologists, a consulting psychiatrist and several doctoral students in clinical psychology. It provides individual counseling and psychotherapy in confidence and at no charge to help students who are experiencing personal problems. A referral list of private mental health practitioners and agencies is also available, as well as brochures and other literature on a range of topics. By appointment, a student may take the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. These tests can help in making academic, occupational or personal decisions. Each semester Counseling Services offers small-group workshops on study skills, stress management, test anxiety reduction, time management and interpersonal skills. Programs and lectures are also sponsored throughout the academic year on mental health topics.
Counseling & Psychological Services is located in the McMahon Lincoln Center Residence Hall, 155 West 60th Street, Room 211, telephone (212) 636-6225. Counseling & Psychological Services Hours Monday to Thursday 9 am to 7 pm Friday 9 am to 5 pm office of diSaBility ServiceS Fordham University treats students with disabilities in a nondiscriminatory manner, and will make reasonable accommodations and provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services to assist otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities in achieving access to its programs, services and facilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who have been accepted for admission, or current students who are seeking accommodation for a disability should contact the Director of Disability Services at Fordhams Lincoln Center Campus, Lowenstein, Room 207, (212) 636-6282, or at the Rose Hill Campus, oHare Hall, (718) 817-0655. office of international StudentS The office of International Students issues the certificate of eligibility needed to obtain a U.S. entry visa to students and exchange visitors from abroad. Serving as a resource for international students and scholars, the office facilitates adjustment to life in the U.S. through orientation and assistance with immigration matters, such as employment and travel
authorization. Personal advice on banking, health insurance and Social Security cards is available. In conjunction with the International Student Association, the office sponsors and provides access to programs to promote cross-cultural and international awareness. Federal regulations and Fordham University policy require that individuals in F and J status (including F-2 and J-2 dependents) have health insurance. All students will be automatically enrolled in Fordhams health insurance plan and charged for health insurance each semester when they register. Students may waive Fordhams policy by bringing a copy of their policy (in English) or insurance card to the office upon arrival. The policy must reflect amounts in U.S. dollars and meet the following minimum requirements: $50,000 in coverage per accident or illness $10,000 in coverage for medical evacuation to the students home country $7,500 in coverage for repatriation of remains in the event of death A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness Students who are eligible to waive Fordhams policy must submit a new waiver every September that they are enrolled at Fordham. For more information, call (212) 636-6270 or (718) 817-3145. Graduate Student houSinG Fordham University maintains studio and one-bedroom apartments for graduate students that are located only a few short blocks away from the Lincoln Center campus. These apartments are close to major public transportation, supermarkets and fine restaurants. Students living in these apartments also form a close community with other Fordham graduate students and gain valuable life experience. Further information can be found online at www.bnet.fordham.edu.
admissions and enrollmenT manaGemenT

Patricia Caffrey, Director of Enrollment Management Cynthia Prez, Director of Admissions Monica Delgado, Assistant Director of Marketing & Analytics admiSSion to deGree ProGramS Admission to Fordhams MBA and MS degree programs is open to all qualified women and men who hold bachelors degrees or the equivalent thereof from accredited undergraduate institutions. The Admissions Committee considers a number of factors in evaluating an application: the applicants academic background, results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), professional resum and quality of work experience, along with personal statements and recommendations. Although a personal interview is not required of MBA applicants, the Admissions Committee may request that the applicant meet with a committee member for a discussion of academic and professional background before an admissions decision is made. Application Procedures and Deadlines Applicants are admitted for the fall, spring or summer trimesters. Applicants who wish to pursue their degrees on a full-time basis are encouraged to apply to the fall or spring trimesters. Decisions are made once an application is complete on a rolling basis. The committee begins review of summer and fall applications in January. Applicants for the spring trimester are reviewed beginning in August. The application deadlines are outlined below. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) All MBA degree applicants are required to submit an official copy of the GMAT score report. The GMAT score report is valid for five years. You may receive an application and information about the GMAT online at www.mba.com. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) may only be substituted for the GMAT when the candidate is applying for one of our Master of Science degrees. The GRE score report is valid for five years. Additional information about the GRE may be found online at www.ets.org. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) The Test of English as a Foreign Language (ToEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received an academic degree from an English-speaking institution. ToEFL results are good for two years. Information about the test may be obtained online at www.ets.org/toefl. other standardized examinations that test English language skills may not be substituted for the ToEFL. Either the Pearson Test of English (PTE) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be accepted as an alternative to the ToEFL. Information about PTE may be obtained online at www.pearsonpte.com. Information about the IELTS may be obtained online at www.ielts.org. An international student may be required to take a language test administered at Fordham Universitys ESL Program to determine whether classes in English as a Second Language should be part of their required graduate business program of study. Online Application An online application option is a fast, easy and convenient way to manage and submit an application. Even if using this service, an applicant is still required to provide under separate cover all transcripts. The remaining portions of the application, including personal statements, letters of recommendations and resum, can be submitted electronically with one click. There is no extra fee for using this service. To apply online visit the prospective student section of our website at www.bnet.fordham.edu.
aPPlication deadlineS for deGree ProGramS

trimeSter fall (full- and Part-time) SPrinG (full- and Part-time) Summer (Part-time) aPPlication received By: june 1* novemBer 1* march 1 Gmat muSt Be taken By: may 15 octoBer 15 feBruary 10 toefl muSt Be taken By: march july decemBer
* Applicants requiring an F-1 Visa will need to submit their application materials at least one month prior to the published application deadline. If any part of the application is incomplete after the deadline, it may be reviewed for admission the next term.
ADMISSIoNS
admiSSion to certificate and non-deGree ProGramS Admission to the Certificate Program for Advanced Study in Business is open to anyone who has successfully completed an MBA or comparable graduate degree. Students pursuing the Certificate in Taxation must meet the eligibility requirements outlined on page 55. A visiting student is one who is in the process of completing a graduate business degree at another AACSB-accredited school outside the New York City area and wishes to take graduate business courses at Fordham University that will be transferred to his/her home school. Applicants to all certificate and non-degree programs must submit completed application forms, graduate transcripts, a professional resum, and a non-refundable $130 application fee. In lieu of a professional recommendation, a visiting student must submit a letter from his/her Dean indicating that he/she is in good academic standing, with an approved list of courses and maximum number of credits acceptable for transfer. All visiting student applicants must be enrolled in an AACSB-accredited graduate program. Even though alumni of Fordham Graduate Business programs are guaranteed acceptance to the Certificate Program, they are required to submit the application forms and the non-refundable $130 application fee. Non-degree application forms can be obtained by writing or calling: Admissions Office Fordham Graduate Business 33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10023 (212) 636-6200 email: admissionsgb@fordham.edu
PortaBle mBa StudieS: jeBnet netWork of jeSuit colleGeS & univerSitieS Fordham University is a participating member of Jebnet, the Network of MBA Programs of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. In response to part-time students whose professional responsibilities require them to relocate to other parts of the United States, Jebnet provides students with the opportunity to complete their degree requirements at a cooperating institution. Students can complete their MBA requirements without the loss of significant credits that can occur when transferring between schools. The 23 institutions in the network include: Boston College Canisius College Creighton University Fairfield University Fordham University Gonzaga University John Carroll University Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Marquette University Saint Josephs University Saint Louis University Santa Clara University Seattle University University of Dayton University of Detroit Mercy University of Portland University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Scranton Xavier University
Students must be accepted to the partner school in order to benefit from this program. Fordham students who have completed less than half of their core and elective courses at the time of a move will receive their degrees from the university to which they move. If they have completed more than half of their degree requirements, they will complete the Fordham degree requirements at the Jebnet school nearest their relocation. Fordham MBA students who are moving to other cities before completing their degrees must contact the office of Academic Advisement at (212) 636-6104. More information is available on the Jebnet website at www.jebnet.org. Students from other Jebnet schools wishing to attend Fordham Graduate School of Business should contact the Admissions office at (212) 636-6200 or admissionsgb@fordham.edu for details on program requirements and the application process.
aPPlication deadlineS for certificate and non-deGree ProGramS

trimeSter fall SPrinG Summer aPPlication received By: auGuSt 1 decemBer 1 aPril 1
TUiTion and fees

TUiTion
The University and its Board of Trustees reserve the right to adjust, without notice, the following charges to reflect economic conditions. The following are the charges effective for the academic year 2010-11. Application Tuition per Credit International Student Service (per term) Study Abroad University General Technology Access Waiver Examination Replacement of Picture ID Card Maintenance of Matriculation Graduate Business Orientation Finance Charge on Overdue Balances (per month) $130 $1,109 $26 $250 $90 $66 $100 $25 $40 $150 1.5% THE FEDERAL STUDENT AID APPLICATION PROCESS (FAFSA) The Graduate School of Business at Fordham University uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine the financial need of each student. Students must submit a Student Aid Report (SAR) to the Financial Aid office to be considered for any loan. This process takes four to six weeks. Students seeking financial aid for the 2010-2011 academic year should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Student Aid Programs as early as possible. FAFSA forms are available at the Fordham University office of Student Financial Services, Lowenstein Center, Room 203, 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023. other application forms may be necessary, depending upon the aid program. FAFSA online makes the paperless Federal Student Aid application possible. Students using a PC equipped with a Windows operating system and a modem can download and transmit an electronic FAFSA directly to the Department of Education. Students can access FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. neW york State tuition aSSiStance ProGram (taP) Students who have been New York State residents for at least 12 months prior to the beginning of the semester for which they are applying may be eligible for this grant. TAP awards vary depending on New York State taxable income levels and tuition costs. Students must submit a FAFSA before an Express Tap Application (ETA) is sent to them directly from New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. Applications and further information on the TAP Program are available from Fordham University office of Student Financial Services, 113 West 60th Street Room 214 or New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12255. loanS Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program The Federal Stafford Loan Program is offered through commercial banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions and is guaranteed by state agencies. Students who are matriculated and enrolled in six credits or more per semester may borrow up to $18,500 annually with an aggregate lifetime maximum of $138,500. The aggregate lifetime maximum limit includes outstanding undergraduate and graduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
financial aid
Financial assistance is available to students who are enrolled for six or more credits in degree programs. Full-time students may receive graduate assistantships and/or loans. Part-time students may choose from a variety of loan programs. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Full-time students (those registered for 12 or more credits) are eligible to participate in the Graduate Assistantship Program. Students receive partial tuition payment in exchange for working for an administrator or providing research support for a faculty member (see chart below). The assistantships are assigned as either 150 hour (10 hours per week, per term) or 300 hour (20 hours per week, per term). During their MBA studies, full-time students can participate in a maximum of three 300-hour or six 150-hour assignments. A Graduate Assistant Application must be submitted to the Graduate School of Business Admissions office for consideration. For more information, visit www.bnet.fordham.edu.
Graduate aSSiStantShiP ProGram fall 2010 Summer 2011
value of aSSiStantShiP
tuition coSt for 15 creditS
tuition coSt (15 creditS) minuS aSSiStantShiP
tuition coSt for 12 creditS
tuition coStS (12 creditS) minuS aSSiStantShiP
150-hour aSSiStantShiP 300-hour aSSiStantShiP
$3,510
$16,635
$13,125
$13,308
$9,798
$7,020
$16,635
$9,615
$13,308
$6,288
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To qualify, the student must be a United States citizen or permanent resident matriculated and enrolled in at least six credits at the time of the application. All Federal Stafford Loan applicants are required by Federal regulations to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. The FAFSA form may be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A link to the FAFSA on the Web, as well as the Loan Request Form are available online at www.fordham.edu on the Financial Aid page. FAFSA applications, Graduate Loan Guides and Loan Request Forms are also available from the Fordham office of Student Financial Services. Direct Graduate Plus Loans Graduate business students are eligible to borrow under the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program up to their cost of attendance minus other financial assistance in the Federal Direct Loan Program. Eligibility for this credit-based loan is based on a federal credit criterion that places emphasis on the absence of negative credit entries rather than credit score. Direct Graduate PLUS loans have a fixed interest rate of 7.9 percent and interest is charged from the date of the first disbursement until the loan is paid in full. Payments on a Direct Graduate PLUS loan are deferred until six (6) months after graduation or the date the student ceases to be enrolled at least half time. Students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program for at least six (6) credit hours for each term for which federal funding is requested. U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible to apply. PLUS loan applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students also must have applied for their annual loan maximum eligibility under the Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan Program before applying for a Direct Graduate PLUS loan. The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan has a 4 percent origination fee and also offers a 1.5 percent rebate on the origination fee, resulting in a net fee of 2.5 percent, which will be deducted from the gross amount of the loan borrowed.
Fordham GBA Loan Program This loan program, serviced through ACS, Inc., is available to graduate business students who need additional funds to supplement Stafford Loans or tuition reimbursement plans. The program allows students who are enrolled in at least six credits at the time of application to borrow up to $5,000 per academic year at an interest rate of 8 percent. The interest does not accrue while a student is enrolled for six or more credits per semester. Interest and principal payments begin after a nine-month grace period following graduation or if enrollment drops below six credits per semester, excluding official leaves of absence. Awards are based on academic merit and financial need. GBA loans are available for the Fall and Spring terms. Additional information and applications are available through Fordham Graduate School of Business, office of Admissions, 33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York, 10023. Tuition Management Systems (TMS) The Fordham University Monthly Payment Plan, offered by Tuition Management Systems (TMS) is a payment plan by which a student or parent, guardian, or sponsor of a student at can make monthly payments for out of pocket expenses.. Features Ten monthly payments (for full-year plan) Five monthly payments (for term-only plan) All students qualify Low cost enrollment fee Sponsors will be able to view their account on line Plan may be established for any amount Enroll on line at www.afford.com/fordham or by mail Enrollment online: www.afford.com/fordham Mail: Complete enrollment form with payment and mail to TMS with the enrollment fee. Enrollment Fees are as follows: Application received prior to July 1 $65 fee Application received between July 1 and July 31 $80 fee Applications received on or after August 1 $100 fee
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Upon receipt of your enrollment form and fee, TMS establishes the monthly payment plan account and notifies Fordham University of your participation in the plan. Enrollment period expires after August 31. Contact Information Tuition Management Systems P.o. Box Boston, MA 02284-2722 Phone: 888-713-7234 Website: www.afford.com/fordham Tuition Reimbursement Plans Employees of firms with tuition reimbursement plans are required to pay tuition and fees personally by the invoice due dates unless official written authorization for direct billing to the employer is presented to the Fordham University office of Student Financial Services, 113 West 60th Street Room 214, New York, New York, 10023. Veterans Benefits veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for education benefits, depending on their length of service, category of service, and dates of service. The Yellow Ribbon Program, a recent enhancement to the Post 9/11 GI Bill of 2008, allows colleges and universities in the U.S. to voluntarily agree to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. Fordham University proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, agreeing to pay up to $11,500 per qualifying graduate student per year, on a first-come, first-served basis. Fordham contributes up to 50 percent of the difference between the tuition and fees covered by the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the total cost of tuition and fees. vA will match Fordhams contribution and issue payment directly to the university.
To qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program, a student must: Have been on active U.S. military duty for at least three years after September 10, 2001, Served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001 before being discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability, Be a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veterans service under the eligibility criteria listed above. For more information on veterans benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program, contact the U.S. Department of veterans Affairs at www.gibill.va.gov or 1-888-442-4551. If you are a Fordham GBA student who qualifies for the Yellow Ribbon Program, please contact Lynne oConnell, veterans Entry Advisor, at (914) 367-3302 or via email lyoconnell@fordham.edu. ScholarShiPS Financial Womens Association Scholarship The Financial Womens Association of New York provides an annual scholarship to a second-year female business student majoring in finance. The Scholarship Committee selects the recipient based on her academic merit, financial need and leadership ability. Hitachi Fellowship Hitachi America, Ltd. has endowed a fellowship to provide assistance to a full-time, second-year minority student. Hitachi Fellows are selected by the Minority Scholarship Awards Committee based on academic merit and financial need. Linda Perin Taber Pollack and Roy Howard Pollack Scholarship The Pollack Scholarship is awarded to a second-year, full-time student who demonstrates academic merit and financial need. It was established through the generous bequest of Roy Howard Pollack, former senior advisor to the Dean of Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Business.
career manaGemenT and academic advisemenT

Judith N. Paul, Director 33 W 60th Street, 4th floor New York, NY 10023 career manaGement Laura Bassin, Senior Associate Director Michelle Elrod, Assistant Director Margo DaCosta, Recruiting Coordinator Rachel Shanken, Counselor (212) 636-7796 mbacareers@fordham.edu The office of Career Management serves currently enrolled graduate business students throughout the time they are earning their degree. our mission is twofold: to provide students with access to job opportunities and to prepare students with the competencies needed for success in their job searches throughout their careers. On-Campus Recruiting The office of Career Management welcomes employers to campus for: Company information sessions and networking events On-campus interviews for full-time employment and internships Career Counseling The Career Management staff is available to students year-round to help students explore their career direction and prepare them for their job search. Services include: Individual career counseling Resume and cover letter reviews Interview preparation Self-Assessment Career Workshops The Career Management office offers job-search related workshops to Fordham GBA students as preparation for marketing themselves effectively in the business world. Students are expected to complete a Career Bootcamp Workshop prior to participating in the on-Campus Recruiting Program. SymplicityOnline Career Management System our online career management system Symplicity is the student connection to the Career Management office and to jobs available at companies interested in recruiting Fordham GBA students. Logging onto Symplicity enables students to manage their career-related activities: View and apply for posted job opportunities Post resumes for inclusion in resume books for recruiters Sign up for career management workshops and events Schedule individual career counseling appointments academic adviSement Ilze Frierson, Associate Director (212) 636-7802 frierson@fordham.edu The office of Academic Advising assists students with all aspects of their academic planning in order to provide a foundation for appropriate academic decisions based on students career goals and aspirations. Academic Advisement Outline: Program of Study Sheet Students will receive the Program of Study sheet during their first advising visit. It contains prerequisite, core and elective courses as well as the number of credits necessary to meet program requirements for graduation. This program is established in accordance with the policies and requirements in effect on the date of the students first registration. Since the school has occasionally changed its degree requirements, it is important that students follow the academic outline listed in the Program of Study sheet, as it may differ from the programs outlined in this or future editions of the Bulletin. Each students academic outline is also available on the online audit tool DegreeWorks, which students can access on my.fordham. Please note that this tool complements rather than substitutes for counseling by an academic advisor. Advising Schedule Academic advising is offered throughout the four weeks leading up to each registration. We kindly request students come in for academic advising 3 times throughout the academic cycle: 1. In the beginning of your studies, to make sure that you declare your concentration and/or designation, learn about the study options at GBA, and get your Program of Study sheet. 2. At the half-way point of your studies, to double-check that youre on track. 3. Before you start your last term, to make sure that with your final course selection you have met all requirements for your program of study. Note: Advising is mandatory for all students planning their final trimester. To schedule an appointment, please contact Linda Mast at mast@fordham.edu or (212) 636-6104. Upon special request, advising is also available on an ongoing basis. What to Expect From the Advising Session Information and guidance on a wide array of programs, concentrations and designations Help aligning career aspirations with study choices at Fordham GBA Guidance to make sure students stay on track and meet their educational goals Advice on university policies and procedures including taking a term off or studying away from Fordham
sTUdenT life
Greg Bergida, Director Linda Mast, Executive Secretary, Office of Student Life PolicieS and ProcedureS The policies and procedures explained in this section are indispensable to a students orderly progress through the MBA or MS degree program. Students needing clarification of, or assistance with, any item in this section should consult the office of Student Life, 33 West 60th St., 4th Floor, (212) 636-6104. Orientation All students matriculating at the school are required to attend an orientation that carefully reviews regulations and procedures. In addition, faculty and administrative staff are available for individual consultations. orientations are offered in late August (for students starting in the fall, or for those who started that summer) and in early January (for spring students). Internship Policy GBA students who obtain internships and wish to apply them towards their program may do so only after they have completed the prerequisite and core courses. Students may receive internship course credit for a maximum of two internships. Regular per credit tuition fees apply. In order to complete a three credit internship during the Fall or Spring term, students should complete the internship application form found in the office of Student Life. They must obtain the approval of the area chair and a full time professor from the department that the position pertains to and return the form along with an offer letter to the office of Student Life. For Summer internships, students must contact the office of Student Life to be registered for the internship course from the appropriate area of study. Students should meet with their advisor prior to completing an internship to determine which program requirements it fulfills. All international students wishing to complete an internship for credit must also fill out and submit a CPT form. The forms are located in the International Students office on the 3rd floor of 33 W. 60th St. but should be returned to the office of Student Life. Course Load The normal course load for a full-time student is four or five courses (12 or 15 credits) per trimester. International students with a student visa must register for a minimum of three courses (9 credits) to be in compliance with the requirements of the F1 visa. Part-time students usually take two courses (6 credits) per trimester, but course loads vary depending upon a students responsibilities outside the program. A student must register for at least six credits to be eligible for loans. Students employed full-time are advised to register for no more than three courses (9 credits) per term. Maintaining Matriculation All students must register each trimester to be in continuous attendance at the Graduate School of Business. Students in good standing who are unable to register for classes in a specific term, regardless of the reason, must register to maintain matriculation status for that term. There is a fee of $40 for maintaining matriculation. Students are permitted to maintain matriculation for a maximum of six trimesters, as long as all degree requirements are completed within six calendar years of matriculation (first term of entry). Any student who does not register either for regularly scheduled classes or for maintaining matriculation may be withdrawn from the program. An exception to this policy is made for joint-degree students when they are registered for classes at their other program (i.e., JD/MBA; MBA/MIM). International Students International students wishing to take a full load of classes for only two out of the three trimesters and maintain matriculation may only do so during the summer term. Registration and Payment Policy Before attending any class, students must complete the required online registration during the time designated on the academic calendar for trimester registration. This includes a statement of the courses the student plans to attend, together with other information necessary for University records. No student registered in the Graduate School of Business shall at the same time be registered in any other school or college, either at Fordham University or elsewhere, without the consent of the Associate Dean of Student Services. All registration materials are posted on our website three weeks prior to registration. Students who meet the registration deadline will receive an invoice from the Bursars office requiring payment by a specified date. A late payment fee is assessed if full payment or a satisfactory payment arrangement is not made by the due date. Tuition and fees must be paid on or before the due date. The University reserves the right to cancel registration, or bar further registration and not release any transcript or record, until all financial obligations are satisfied. Delinquency of outstanding balances, including those from deferred or other payment plans, are subject to collection by the University or its designated agent. Students will be liable for any accounts. Checks should be made payable to Fordham University. There will be a $20.00 handling charge if a check is returned from the bank for insufficient funds or for any other reason. Should this occur, the University may require settlement of any subsequent obligations with cash or a certified check. Change of Address It is necessary to notify both the office of Student Life and the office of Enrollment Services promptly of any change in home or business address. Change-of-address forms are available in the office of Enrollment Services (113 West 60th St., Second Floor).
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Student Identification Cards All members of the Fordham University community are required to have the University ID Card in their possession while present at the University facility. ID Cards must be surrendered upon request of clearly identified University personnel in the performance of their assigned duties. This includes campus security. The schedule for obtaining an ID Card is posted prior to every registration period. Course Changes (add/drop) once a student has registered for class through our online system, registration changes can be made up to the last day of add/drop. After the add/drop period, students must come to the office of Student Life to make any changes to their course schedule. During the first week of classes, students may drop a course without being penalized. If a student drops and subsequently adds a course during the first week of classes (or the add/drop period), there will be no financial penalty. Institutional Refund Policy (tuition)
DATE oF WITHDRAWAL FIRST WEEK oF TERM SECoND WEEK oF TERM THIRD WEEK oF TERM FoURTH WEEK oF TERM FIFTH WEEK oF TERM SIxTH WEEK oF TERM DUE FoRDHAM 0% 30% 45% 60% 75% 100% REFUND 100% 70% 55% 40% 25% 0%
Withdrawals and Refunds The Universitys refund policies and procedures ensure equitable refunds to students who withdraw from all or a portion of their studies or when payment is in excess of the total charges. Application fees are not refundable. Registration, late payment, student activities, laboratory, maintenance of matriculation and other special fees are not refundable after classes begin. A student withdrawing from the Graduate School of Business must submit a letter to the office of Student Life stating the reason (s)he wishes to withdraw. once this letter is received, the student will be withdrawn from the program. A student who is withdrawing should also contact the office of Enrollment Services and the Financial Aid office to confirm no balances are due. The refund calculation is based on the following circumstances: 1. First-time and continuing students not receiving Title Iv (Federal) assistance are subject to the Institutional Refund Policy. 2. For continuing students receiving Title Iv assistance, refunds must be calculated using both the Federal policy and the Institutional policy. The calculation that gives the largest refund to the Federal programs must be applied. 3. First-time students attending Fordham University, receiving Title Iv assistance, and withdrawing during the first nine weeks of the term are subject to a Federal Pro Rata Refund Calculation as mandated by the Higher Education Amendments (HEA) of 1992. 4. Students who received aid as cash must repay those aid programs. Note: For students who received Title Iv assistance, refunds must be returned to the programs in the following order: Unsubsidized Stafford Loan; Subsidized Stafford Loan; Plus Loan; Perkins Loan; Pell; SEoG; other Title Iv aid; other Federal aid; Fordham Grants and Scholarships; TAP; other student aid. The following refund policies are based on 100 percent tuition payment. The refund period begins the first day of the term. The refund is reduced by an administrative fee equal to the lesser of five percent of tuition charges or $100.00. Refund Policy Appeal Process A student may request an appeal by writing to the office of Student Life. The request should include all relevant information describing the special circumstances upon which the appeal is based. Computer Policy Courses in all areas often require the use of computers. Although the Graduate School of Business and Fordham University both provide facilities on campus, students are urged to acquire or have access to a personal computers. To assist students, the Technology Center evaluates and recommends particular software and hardware configurations. Further information is available from the Technology Center at (212) 636-6141. Class Attendance While each instructor determines the policy governing class attendance, the school expects that all students will attend class regularly. Any student who is absent for more than two weeks should contact the office of Student Life at (212) 636-6104 or by email at gbastudents@fordham.edu.
Federal Refund Calculation (tuition)

DATE oF WITHDRAWAL PRIoR To START oF TERM PRIoR To SECoND WEEK oF TERM PRIoR To FoURTH WEEK oF TERM PRIoR To EIGHTH WEEK oF TERM AFTER THE EIGHTH WEEK oF TERM DUE FoRDHAM 0% 10% 50% 75% 100% REFUND 100% 90% 50% 25% 0%
HEA Pro Rata Refund Policy (tuition)

DATE oF WITHDRAWAL PRIoR To START oF TERM PRIoR To SECoND WEEK oF TERM PRIoR To THIRD WEEK oF TERM PRIoR To FoURTH WEEK oF TERM PRIoR To SIxTH WEEK oF TERM PRIoR To EIGHTH WEEK oF TERM PRIoR To NINTH WEEK oF TERM AFTER THE NINTH WEEK oF TERM DUE FoRDHAM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 100% REFUND 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 0%
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Cancellation of Classes If classes are cancelled because of weather, the office of the vice President of Administration will transmit the message to the University Weather Emergency numbers: (800) 280-SNoW and (212) 636-7777. The Universitys radio station, WFUv (90.7 FM), will make announcements every 15 minutes. Separate announcements will be made for the Westchester campus. Cancellation of classes does not necessarily mean the University is closed. Even though classes may be cancelled, all other academic and administrative services and functions in the University are expected to be open according to their regular schedules. If weather conditions cause the University to close before the start of the work day, that will be communicated via the Universitys switchboards and radio stations WFUv (90.7 FM). Grades The grading system consists of the following six grades; the numbers assigned to each grade appear on the students transcript. A B+ B C D F 4.0 Excellent 3.5 very Good 3.0 Good 2.0 Passing 1.0 Marginally Passing 0.0 Failure
W: Withdraw. Indicates withdrawal from a course with permission. AUD: Audit. Indicates registration for a course with no degree credit. NGR: No Grade Reported. Changed to F unless resolved by the deadline specified in the academic calendar. Incomplete (INC) A grade of INC is given to a student who has met all the requirements of a course, except for completion of certain assigned papers or reports that the student has been compelled to postpone for reasons beyond his or her control. These reasons must be satisfactory to the instructor. The missing coursework and the course grade must be submitted within 45 days of the last scheduled day of examinations. Failure to do so will result in an F. Students are advised to confirm with the instructor that a grade change has been submitted to the office of Student Life. Grades will not be changed after the deadline. Deferred Examinations (ABS) A student who has been prevented by illness or other serious circumstance from taking the final examination will receive an ABS on his or her grade report for the term provided that: (1) the student has, prior to the examination, informed the instructor, preferably in writing, of the reason for the absence; and (2) the instructor judges the students attendance and progress during the trimester to be satisfactory. Deferred examinations are administered through the Enrollment Services office during the Fall and Spring terms. The office of Student Life administers the deferred exam in the Summer trimester. A grade of ABS must be removed within 45 days of the last scheduled day of examination; otherwise, the grade automatically becomes an F. Students are advised to confirm with the instructor that a grade has been submitted to the office of Student Life within the deadline. Grades will not be changed after the deadline. Students are sent corrected grade reports by Enrollment Services. Change of Grade The deadlines for changing an INC or ABS grade are stated in the preceding sections. The deadline for any other grade change is 60 days from the issue date printed on the students grade report. Academic Ethics All work presented by a student to fulfill course requirements is expected to be the students own. If a faculty member finds evidence to the contrary, he or she is responsible for establishing the appropriate penalty. This can include a grade of F for the course or further discipline such as removal from the program. Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Any enrolled student has the right to bring a grievance for alleged discriminatory treatment on the part of any Fordham administrative office, department, or procedure or by any student organization. The student alleging discriminatory treatment has the right to prompt investigation of the charges, resulting in redress of grievances where cause is found. Internal grievance channels provide for the investigation and adjudication
Note: A failure is not removable from the record, although credit can be obtained by repeating the course with a passing grade. Academic Standing Students are expected to earn grades of C or higher for all courses taken at the Business School. However, an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 is required for graduation. only two grades of D are accepted for a degree, and these must be offset by B, B+ or A. Any student who receives more than two grades of F will be dismissed from the program. Students must repeat all required courses in which a grade of F is received. Each trimester, the office of Student Life reviews every students academic progress and standing. Those whose work falls below the required 3.0 will be placed on academic probation for a period of three trimesters. If, at the end of the probationary period, a student has not raised his or her index to the required level, he or she may be dismissed from the program. The following symbols are also entered on student records: INC: Incomplete. Indicates that a course requirement has not been met. Changed to F unless resolved by the deadline specified in the academic calendar. ABS: Absent From Final Examination. Indicates that the student was absent from the final examination. Changed to F unless resolved by the deadline specified in the academic calendar.
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of charges by members of the Fordham community. Two internal procedures have been established: one for grievances in academic matters and a second in nonacademic matters. In either instance, in order to be valid, a grievance must be filed within 30 days of the action against which the grievance is directed. Further details concerning these procedures are available from the Associate Dean of Student Services, 33 W. 60th St., 4th Floor, (212) 636-6105. Discipline All students in the Graduate School of Business are governed by the provisions of the University Code of Conduct adopted by the faculty. A copy of the code is available in the Student Activities office, 113 West 60th Street, Room 408. Students should be familiar with its contents. A students continued enrollment and graduation, the awarding of academic credits, and the granting of any certification or degree are strictly subject to the disciplinary powers of the University. The University reserves the right in its discretion at any time to cancel a students registration, to refuse to award academic credits, or to deny a certification or a degree. The disciplinary authority of the University is vested in the President of the University in such cases as he or she deems proper and, subject to the reserved powers of the President, in the deans or other officers upon whom jurisdiction may from time to time be conferred. Student Records and Policy This section is not intended to be a complete listing of Fordham University guidelines and policies. For a more specific explanation and discussion of this section, write to the University Registrar, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 10458. Student Rights Under FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are: The right to inspect and review the students education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a written request for access. A student should submit to the office of Academic Records-Fordham University Enrollment Group at the Rose Hill Campus, the Lincoln Center Campus or the Law School Registrar, if applicable, a written request that identifies the record(s) he/she wishes to inspect. The office of Academic Records-Enrollment Group will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. A student may ask the University to amend a record that (s)he believes is inaccurate or misleading. The student should write the University Registrar or the Law School Registrar, clearly identifying the part of the record(s)he wants changed, and specifically why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the Uni-
versity decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the students education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. one exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, collection agent, contractor, consultant, volunteer), or other outside parties under the direct control of the University with respect to the use and maintenance of education records; a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as on a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon the request of officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, the University may disclose educational records without the students consent. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Fordham University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-5920 Graduation Students can graduate in September, February or May. The school holds only one diploma ceremony in May. September or February graduates are encouraged to attend the May ceremony. To be considered for graduation, a student must file an online Candidate for Degree Card with the office of Student Life by June 1 (September graduate), November 1 (February graduate) and by February 1 (May graduate). Approval for graduation is given only when degree requirements, the minimum residency and the time limit for the degree have been met. If you have additional questions about graduation and the diploma ceremony, please contact the office of Student Life at mast@fordham.edu or at (212) 636-6104.
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Degree Requirements Fordham Graduate School of Business awards the MBA in Public Accounting, MS in Accounting, MBA in Public Accounting and MS in Taxation (MTA), MS in Taxation, MBA in Accounting, MBA in Communications and Media Management, MS in Communications and Media Management, MBA in Finance, MS in Quantitative Finance, MBA in Information Systems, Joint MBA/MS in Information Systems, MS in Information Systems, MBA in Management Systems and MBA in Marketing only upon completion of the degree requirements set forth in the Bulletin, as specified or qualified in a students official Academic Advising Sheet. A student should consult with the Associate Director of Academic Advising prior to registering for a final term to be certain that all degree requirements will have been met by the terms end. Time Limit for Degree The school expects that MBA degree requirements will be completed within six years of a students matriculation. This time period includes any leave of absence. The school also expects that students will be current in the content of the MBA degree program at the time the degree is awarded. For this reason, in exceptional cases when students are permitted to exceed the six-year time period, additional coursework may be necessary. Transcript of Record An official transcript is one bearing the seal of the University. official transcripts are not given to students or graduates but are mailed directly to institutions or persons considering the applicant for admission or employment. An unofficial transcript is one given to the person whose credits are listed thereon and marked unofficial. The University accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of an unofficial transcript after it has been issued. Transcripts may be requested from Enrollment Services in person or in writing. The mailing address is: Enrollment Services, 113 West 60th Street, Second Floor. They should be requested well in advance of the date desired. No transcripts or certifications will be issued for students who have unpaid financial obligations to the University. Fordham University does not assume responsibility for transcripts that are delayed because they were not requested in time.
Directory Information The University, at its discretion, may provide the following directory information: students name, addresses, telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, class level, enrollment status (i.e., undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time), participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended and other such similar information. A student who wishes the University to withhold Directory Information from disclosure must notify the office of Academic Records or Law School Registrar in writing within ten days after the first day of class each semester. Reserved Rights The University reserves the right, in its discretion, at any time, to deny matriculated status, to cancel a students registration, to refuse to award academic credit or to deny or rescind a certificate or a degree in accordance with the University Statutes and its academic policies. All forms of dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, may result in appropriate disciplinary action, including denial or revocation of a degree or certificate. Campus Security The Advisory Committee on Campus Security will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of Education Web site is www.ed.gov. Fordham University provides campus crime statistics on its Web site, www.fordham.edu. Requests for a hard copy can be directed to the University Director of Security by phone at (718) 817-2222 or in writing, addressed to: Director of Security, Thebaud Annex, Fordham University, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, New York, 10458. Equity In Athletics Disclosure Act In accordance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, effective July 1, 1996, information regarding the intercollegiate athletics program is available for review upon request to the Director of Athletic Administration, Fordham University, Gym, Bronx, New York 10458, (718) 817-4300.
awards and honors

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Board of adviSorS ProGram aWardS These awards are funded by the Graduate School of Business Board of Advisors, a group of dedicated business professionals who support the school and help guide its initiatives. Awards are given to graduating students from any business discipline who have demonstrated academic excellence and dedication to the school. deanS aWard for Service Given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding support of goals and objectives of the Graduate School of Business. entrePreneurS aWard This annual award is given to a student in the Entrepreneurship MBA designation who has shown academic prowess and innovation in the area of entrepreneurship. The award is funded by the Entrepreneurship Board. executive excellence aWard Awarded to one outstanding graduating Executive MBA student, this award is funded by the Board of Advisors. The award is based on academic excellence and leadership within the Executive MBA Program. finance Board of adviSorS aWardS The Finance Board of Advisors is a group of dedicated financial professionals who help mold new programs and initiatives in the Finance area of the Graduate School of Business. The awards are given to graduating finance students who have maintained a high grade point average and have been active in the school. GloBal achievement aWard Given to the student whose leadership and academic accomplishment in the field of International Business warrant special recognition. the mBa Student leaderShiP aWard This award is given by the Student Advisory Council to the student (or students) demonstrating outstanding support for the missions of the schools student organizations. The three graduating classes of each academic year choose the winners of this award. mS in quantitative finance (mSqf) excellence aWard Funded by the Fordham Graduate School of Business and awarded to an outgoing MS in Quantitative Finance student. Awardee must demonstrate academic excellence and dedication to the program. the Stanley fuchS aWard This is presented to honor the memory of former Area Chair for the Department of Legal and Ethical Studies, Stanley Fuchs, who was a devoted teacher and student advocate. It is presented to a full-time faculty member who has made a significant impact on students through his or her dedication and commitment to the student body. The faculty recipient is someone who has gone above and beyond to help students with projects, advising and mentoring. The three graduating classes of each academic year select the recipient of this special award.
honor socieTies
alPha mu alPha The national honor society for students of marketing is sponsored by the American Marketing Association. only marketing students of high academic achievement who attend an institution accredited by the AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, are eligible for membership. Students ranking in the top 20 percent of MBA students who concentrate in marketing are nominated for this honor. alPha SiGma nu This is the most prestigious honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education. Membership is limited to students in the top 15 percent of their class and who possess the outstanding qualities of scholarship, loyalty and service. Beta Gamma SiGma The national honor society for business students is comparable to Phi Beta Kappa in the arts and Sigma xi in the sciences. Fordham Graduate School of Business participates through the Zeta of New York Chapter. Graduating students of outstanding academic accomplishment are nominated for membership. the financial manaGement aSSociation national honor Society The FMA NHS is the only international honor society strictly for students of finance. The purpose of the FMA NHS is to acknowledge outstanding finance students and to provide opportunities for professional interaction among academics, practitioners, and students, promote the development and understanding of research, and enhance the quality of education in finance. omicron delta ePSilon only students with the highest scholastic achievement in the areas of economics and finance are recognized for admission to this international economics society. Phi kaPPa Phi A national interdisciplinary honor society, Phi Kappa Phi admits students of high academic achievement from all the academic and professional colleges and schools of the University. A small number of students from each graduating class are nominated for membership. WhoS Who amonG StudentS in american univerSitieS and colleGeS Recognizes outstanding campus leaders for their scholastic and community achievements. only students whose academic standing, participation in extracurricular activities and community service are above average. Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest scholastic honor that a graduate business student can achieve.
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facUlTy awards
the deanS aWard for faculty excellence This is given to the adjunct faculty member whose exceptional performance and teaching warrant extraordinary recognition. The three graduating classes of each academic year choose adjunct faculty member to receive this award. the GladyS and henry croWn aWard for faculty excellence This is given to the full-time faculty member whose exceptional performance and devotion to the schools ideals and goals warrant extraordinary recognition. The three graduating classes of each academic year choose a member of the faculty to receive this award.
direcTories
fordham aT lincoln cenTer
Fordhams Lincoln Center Campus occupies the area from West 60th Street to West 62nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City. The entrance to the Leon Lowenstein Center is on Columbus Avenue at 113 West 60th Street. offices, and classrooms of the Graduate School of Business are on the sixth floor. Additional offices are located at 33 West 60th Street, fourth floor. Each facility is near the Columbus Circle subway station at 59th Street. The building at 33 West 60th is one half-block west between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue; the Leon Lowenstein Center is an additional half-block west on the corner of 60th Street and Columbus Avenue. The following subway lines serve the 59th Street Columbus Circle Station: A, B, C, D,1, and 9. Buses servicing the area include M5, M7, M10, M11, M31, M57, and M104. For students commuting from outside New York City, the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Pennsylvania Station (Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and the Long Island Railroad), and Grand Central Terminal (Amtrak and Metro-North Commuter Railroad) are short rides from the campus via bus, subway or taxi. By car, the most convenient access to Lincoln Center is the 79th Street Exit of the West Side Highway, continue south to 60th Street. officeS at 113 WeSt 60th Street, neW york, ny 10023
adminiStrative officeS technoloGy center center for communicationS faculty ServiceS fax dean 624 room 603 503 616 telePhone (212) 636-6141 (212) 636-6146 (212) 636-6150 (212) 765-5573 (212) 636-6111
academic officeS accountinG and taxation communicationS and media manaGement finance and BuSineSS economicS information SyStemS manaGement SyStemS marketinG
room 626 503
telePhone (212) 636-6177 (212) 636-6144
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(212) 636-6120
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(212) 636-6755 (212) 636-6154 (212) 636-6155
wesTchesTer camPUs of fordham UniversiTy

Fordhams Westchester Campus is located on Westchester Avenue, in West Harrison, New York. The Harlem line of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad stops at White Plains about two miles west of the Westchester Campus. Taxis are available at the station. By car, the campus is also easily reachable. Note: Records of Westchester students are centrally located at the Lincoln Center administrative offices. Please refer to the Lincoln Center Directory for office locations and telephone numbers.
adminiStrative/academic officeS, 33 WeSt 60th Street location office of Student life 4th floor telePhone (212) 636-6104 (212) 636-7144 (212) 636-6200 (212) 636-7076 (212) 636-7796 (212) 636-7915 (212) 636-7975
fax e-mail: gbastudents@fordham.edu

admiSSionS 4th floor
fax e-mail: admissionsgb@fordham.edu

career ServiceS Student adviSory council leGal and ethical StudieS 4th floor 4th floor 4th floor
fordham WeStcheSter adminiStrative office 400 WeStcheSter avenue, WeSt harriSon, ny 10604 fordham Graduate center telePhone (914) 332-6011
assistant dean francis Petit petit@fordham.edu
academic calendar 2010-2011
sUmmer 2010
june 25 (F)
Additional class for Monday due to Independence Day observed 28 (M) Registration begins Fall 2010 july 5 (M) 31 (S)
decemBer 13 (M) Last day of classes 14 (T) Final examinations begin 20 (M) Last day of final examinations 24 (F)Jan 2 (Su) University Closed Christmas Break
sUmmer 2011
aPril 26 (T) Classes begin (100% refund) may 3 (T) 4 (W) 11 (W) 18 (W) 21 (S)
sPrinG 2011
Independence Day Observed University closed Last day of classes january 3 (M) University re-opens 3 (M) Classes begin (100% refund begins) 11 (T) Last day of 100% refund 12 (W) 70% refund begins 17 (M) University closed Martin Luther King Day 19 (W) 55% refund begins 21 (F) Additional session for Monday classes due to Martin Luther King Day 26 (W) 40% refund begins feBruary 1 (T) Last day to file a Candidate for Degree Card for May 2011 Graduation 2 (W) 25% refund begins 9 (W) 0% refund begins 9 (W) Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the Fall 2006 trimester 21 (M) Presidents Day University closed 25 (F) Last day to withdraw from a Spring 2007 class 25 (F) Additional session for Monday classes due to Presidents Day march 4 (F) Additional session for Thursday classes due to Holy Thursday 11 (F) Additional session for Saturday classes due to Holy Saturday 13 (Su)20 (Su) Spring Break no classes University Open 21 (M) Registration begins Summer 2011 aPril 13 (W) Last day of classes 14 (R) Final examinations begin 20 (W) Last day of final examinations 21 (R)25 (M) Easter Weekend University closed
auGuSt 2 (M) Final examinations begin 7 (S) Last day of final examinations
fall 2010
SePtemBer 6 (M) Labor Day University closed 7 (T) Classes begin (100% refund) 14 (T) Last day of 100% refund 15 (W) 70% refund begins 22 (W) 55% refund begins 29 (W) 40% refund begins octoBer 6 (W) 25% refund begins 11 (M) Columbus Day University closed 13 (W) 0% refund begins 14 (R) Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the Summer 2010 trimester 15 (F) Additional session for Monday classes due to Columbus Day 29 (F) Last day to withdraw from a Fall 2010 class novemBer 1 (M) Last day to file a Candidate for Degree Card for February 2011 graduation 5 (F) Additional session for Wednesday classes due to Thanksgiving 12 (F) Additional session for Thursday classes due to Thanksgiving 15 (M) Registration begins Spring 2011 19 (F) Additional session for Saturday classes due to Thanksgiving 24 (W)28 (Su) Thanksgiving University closed
Last day of 100% refund 70% refund begins 55% refund begins 40% refund begins University Commencement GBA Diploma Ceremony 24 (T) Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the Spring 2011 trimester GBA Diploma Ceremony 25 (W) 25% refund begins 30 (M) Memorial Day University closed june 1 (W) 3 (F)
0% refund begins Last day to file a Candidate for Degree Card for September 2011 graduation 3 (F) Additional session for Monday classes due to Memorial Day 9 (R) Last day to withdraw from a Summer 2011 class 24 (F) Additional session for Monday classes due to Independence Day 27 (M) Registration begins Fall 2011 july 4 (M)
Independence Day University closed
auGuSt 1 (M) Last day of classes 2 (T) Final examinations begin 8 (M) Last day of final examinations

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