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Benedictine University is located in Lisle, Illinois just 25 miles west of Chicago. Founded in 1887 by the Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey, Benedictine provides 55 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate and four doctoral programs. Forbes magazine named Benedictine among “America’s Top Colleges” for the third consecutive year in 2013. Benedictine University’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is listed by Crain’s Chicago Business as the fifth largest in the Chicago area in 2013. For more information, call the Enrollment Center at (630) 829-6300, email [email protected] or visit www.ben.edu. Auditing e Certificate in Auditing will help prepare students for the auditing part of the Certified Public Accountant exam or Certified Internal Auditor exam, but who are not interested in participating in a master’s degree program. Four courses, which may be taken in any order, are required for completion of the Certificate in Auditing. The required courses are: MSA 614 Auditing and Assurance I (4) MSA 615 Auditing and Assurance II (4) MSA 616 Information System Auditing (4) MSA 617 Internal Auditing (4) Forensic Accounting e Certificate in Forensic Accounting will help prepare students interested in sitting for the Certified Fraud Examiner exam. Four courses, which may be taken in any order, are required for completion of the Certificate in Forensic Accounting. The required courses are: MSA 606 Forensic Accounting (4) MSA 607 Fraud Examination (4) MSA 608 Fraud and the Legal Environment (4) MSA 609 Computer Fraud (4) Taxation Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the U.S. federal income tax law as it relates to corporations, partnerships and other legal entities. Students will be able to apply federal tax laws to various corporate scenarios. Students must complete 16 credit hours of coursework from: MSA 512 Federal Taxation (4) MSA 605 Tax Influences on Decision Making (4) MSA 623 Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (4)* MSA 624 Federal Tax Research (4)* MSA 625 Federal Taxation of Partnerships (4)* * Required Benedictine University 5700 College Rd. Lisle, IL 60532 2013-2014 Certificate Programs Learn. Grow. Lead. The graduate and doctoral programs at Benedictine University. s Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Accountancy Certificate Programs t Program Overview t Faculty Certificate programs are designed for professionals looking to expand their knowledge in a specific area or who want to familiarize themselves with a core graduate program curriculum. Courses may be taken in any quarter of the year, and up to 16 credits may be applied toward a master’s degree if completed with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Courses can be taken in the traditional evening, on-campus format or online, and may be applied to only one certificate. All students beginning a certificate program must schedule an advising appointment with a program director by calling (630) 829-6205. Ron Baiman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2013) Sharon Borowicz, Ph.D., EA Chair and Associate Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2005) John C. Draut, M.B.A. Program Director and Professional Faculty, Master of Science in Accountancy program (2008) Ricky Holman, J.D. Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2013) Barbara T. Ozog, Ph.D. Program Director and Professor, Master of Science in Management Information Systems (1992) Apostolos Xanthopoulos, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2013) omas Yu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2008) Date in parenthesis indicates the year person joined Benedictine University faculty. t Master of Science in Accountancy
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Benedictine University is located in Lisle, Illinois
just 25 miles west of Chicago. Founded in 1887 by the
Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey, Benedictine
provides 55 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate
and four doctoral programs. Forbes magazine named
Benedictine among “America’s Top Colleges” for the
third consecutive year in 2013. Benedictine University’s
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is
listed by Crain’s Chicago Business as the fifth largest in
the Chicago area in 2013. For more information, call
the Enrollment Center at (630) 829-6300, email
[email protected] or visit www.ben.edu.
AuditingThe Certificate in Auditing will help prepare students for the auditing part of the Certified Public Accountant exam or Certified Internal Auditor exam, but who are not interested in participating in a master’s degree program. Four courses, which may be taken in any order, are required for completion of the Certificate in Auditing.
The required courses are:MSA 614 Auditing and Assurance I (4)MSA 615 Auditing and Assurance II (4)MSA 616 Information System Auditing (4)MSA 617 Internal Auditing (4)
Forensic AccountingThe Certificate in Forensic Accounting will help prepare students interested in sitting for the Certified Fraud Examiner exam. Four courses, which may be taken in any order, are required for completion of the Certificate in Forensic Accounting. The required courses are:
MSA 606 Forensic Accounting (4)MSA 607 Fraud Examination (4)MSA 608 Fraud and the Legal Environment (4)MSA 609 Computer Fraud (4)
TaxationStudents will develop an in-depth understanding of the U.S. federal income tax law as it relates to corporations, partnerships and other legal entities. Students will be able to apply federal tax laws to various corporate scenarios.
Students must complete 16 credit hours of coursework from:MSA 512 Federal Taxation (4)MSA 605 Tax Influences on Decision Making (4)MSA 623 Taxation of Corporations and
Shareholders (4)*MSA 624 Federal Tax Research (4)*MSA 625 Federal Taxation of Partnerships (4)*
* Required
Benedictine University5700 College Rd.Lisle, IL 60532
2013-2014
Certificate Programs
Learn. Grow. Lead. The graduate and doctoral programs at Benedictine University.
s
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Accountancy
Certificate Programs
t Program Overview
t Faculty
Certificate programs are designed for professionals looking to expand their knowledge in a specific area or who want to familiarize themselves with a core graduate program curriculum. Courses may be taken in any quarter of the year, and up to 16 credits may be applied toward a master’s degree if completed with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Courses can be taken in the traditional evening, on-campus format or online, and may be applied to only one certificate. All students beginning a certificate program must schedule an advising appointment with a program director by calling (630) 829-6205.
Ron Baiman, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2013)Sharon Borowicz, Ph.D., EAChair and Associate Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2005)John C. Draut, M.B.A.Program Director and Professional Faculty, Master of Science in Accountancy program (2008)Ricky Holman, J.D.Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2013) Barbara T. Ozog, Ph.D.Program Director and Professor, Master of Science in Management Information Systems (1992)
Apostolos Xanthopoulos, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2013)Thomas Yu, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs (2008)
Date in parenthesis indicates the year person joined Benedictine University faculty.
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Accounting Students advancing toward Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant status can choose from two 16 credit-hour certificates. These courses may be counted toward fulfillment of the Illinois CPA Society 150-hour rule and the Accounting concentration for degree-seeking M.B.A. or Master of Science in Accountancy students.
The required courses are: MBA 500 Financial Accounting (4)MBA 504 Corporate Accounting Theory and Practice I (4)MBA 506 Corporate Accounting Theory and Practice II (4)MBA 512 Federal Income Taxation (4)
Advanced Accounting The Certificate in Advanced Accounting requires admission to the M.B.A. program as a degree-seeking student. Prerequisites for courses listed below are to be met in the M.B.A. program curriculum before completing these required certificate courses:
MBA 513 Auditing Theory and Practice (4)MBA 603 Cost Analysis, Profit Planning and Control (4)MBA 604 Theory and Practice of Financial Reporting (4)MBA 605 Tax Influences on Decision Making (4)
Business Administration This Certificate in Business Administration is designed for people in management roles who desire basic business skills and knowledge for career mobility and confidence. Four courses are required to earn the certificate and all four courses may be applied toward the M.B.A. degree provided the student is accepted into the M.B.A. program. Courses are offered each quarter so that students may enroll throughout the year.
The required courses are:MBA 500 Financial Accounting (4) or MBA 501 Accounting for Non-Financial Managers (4)MBA 510 Economics (4)MBA 520 Leadership and Business Ethics (4) Note: One other four credit-hour course (or two, two credit-hour courses) of your choice in the M.B.A., Management Information Systems, Management and Organizational Behavior or Public Health graduate program is required.
Business Law The Certificate in Business Law focuses on how law shapes and transforms all aspects of business. Students will engage in explorations of such present-day issues related to the role of law in the rights of employees, partnerships, corporations and their boards of directors. Students will learn to apply the tenants of case law in real property, copyright and commercial transaction issues.
Students must complete 16 credit hours of coursework from:MBA 544 Introduction to Business Law (4) MBA 545 Business Law (4)MBA 546 Intellectual Property (4)MBA 633 Legal Aspects in HR (4)
Derivatives Trading This certificate program is designed to prepare students for the Registered Commodities Representative or Certified Financial Planner license and/or to manage their own portfolios. The most current credit derivative products and strategies are examined and analyzed from an earnings, capital and risk management perspective. Students explore total return swaps, credit default options, the use of futures and options contracts to hedge and reduce risk, as well as the ethical and compliance issues related to derivatives trading.
Students must complete 16 credit hours of coursework from:MBA 645 Fundamental Security Analysis (4)MBA 650 Financial Risk Management (4)MBA 653 Investment Theory and Portfolio Management (4)MBA 656 Investment Analysis (4)MBA 658 Derivative and Risk Management (4)MBA 659 Investment Accounting and Business Ethics (4)MBA 660 Investment Seminar (4)
Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation Whether you are currently a small-business owner, thinking about starting your own business or involved in the management of a small business, the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation will offer you the basics needed to launch and maintain a successful business.
Students must complete 16 credit hours of coursework from:MBA 544 Introduction to Business Lawor MBA 545 Business Law (4)MBA 559 Entrepreneurship (4)*MBA 622 Creativity and Innovation in Business (4)*MBA 634 Strategy, Structure and Decision-Making (4)MBA 641 Information Technology Management (4)MBA 657 E-Commerce (4)MBA 683 Project Management (4)*
Financial Management Government labor projections tell us that the fastest-growing profession in the next seven years will be financial and business analysts. Will you be ready when opportunity knocks? The Certificate in Financial Management offers you the credentials that will be sought by many employers.
Students must complete 16 credit hours of coursework from:MBA 601 Managerial Accounting (4)*MBA 603 Cost Analysis, Profit Planning and Control (4)*MBA 604 Theory and Practice of Financial Reporting (4)MBA 608 Financial Planning in Health Care Organization (4) MBA 650 Financial Risk Management (4)MBA 651 Financial Management (4)*MBA 653 Investment Theory and Portfolio Analysis (4)MBA 654 Problems in Corporate Financial Analysis (4)
Integrated Marketing CommunicationsInterested in a career in marketing? Test the waters with the Certificate in Marketing. Seasoned faculty with a wealth of experience in marketing will provide you insight only real-life experience can offer. Courses may not be offered each quarter so it is important that students meet with their program director to develop a course schedule. Courses may be taken in any order. The only enrollment requirement is evidence of a baccalaureate degree. Please note that successful completion of the stated courses listed below is required to earn the certificate.
Students must complete 16 credit hours of coursework from: MBA 622 Creativity and Innovation in Business (4)MBA 626 Strategic Business Communications (4)MBA 657 Electronic Commerce (4)MBA 662 Brand Management (4)MBA 663 Marketing Communication (4)*MBA 665 Principles of Marketing Research (4)*MBA 666 Advanced Topics in Consumer Behavior (4)MBA 668 Sports Marketing (4) (Online only) MBA 670 Advanced Marketing Theory and Practice (4)
(Asian MBA program only)MBA 686 International Marketing (4) (Online only)MIS 652 Introduction to Data Mining (4)
International Management The globalization of business is ongoing and pervasive. Courses emphasize understanding the cultures and institutions that shape trade and investment decisions and may be taken in any order. Courses may not be offered each quarter so it is important that students meet with the program director to develop a course schedule. Students must to complete 16 credit hours of coursework from:MBA 582 Conflict Management (2)MBA 591 Special Topics – International specific topic (4)MBA 619 International Economics and Finance (4)MBA 620 International Accounting (4)MBA 626 Strategic Managerial Communication (4)MBA 632 Supply Chain Management (4)MBA 636 Transnational Management and Global
Organizations (4)MBA 686 International Marketing (4)MBA 687 Multicultural Management (4)MGMT 586 International Organization Development (2)
Operations Management and Logistics Line managers, manufacturing middle-management and supply chain professionals will find the Certificate in Operations Management and Logistics an important addition to their professional credentials.Students must complete 16 credit hours of coursework from:MBA 601 Managerial Accounting (4)*MBA 630 Operations Management (4)*MBA 632 Supply Chain Management (4)*MBA 636 Transnational Management and Global
Organizations (4)
Project Management Intense global competition demands that new projects and business initiatives be completed as defined, on time and within budget. Managers and peer leaders will find the Certificate in Project Management an important addition to their professional credentials. Topics include organizational behavior, financial decision-making, group dynamics and team-building.
Students must complete 16 credit hours of the following coursework:MBA 530 Organizational Behavior (4)MBA 580 Group Dynamics (4)or MBA 581 Team-Building (2) and MBA 582 Conflict Management (2)MBA 634 Strategy, Structure and Decision-MakingMBA 651 Financial Management (4)MBA 683 Project Management (4)*
Sustainable Business and LeadershipThe Certificate in Sustainable Business and Leadership provides students with an understanding of the broad impact of sustainability and strategic opportunities to make sustainability profitable, and how to integrate sustainability principles, thinking and action throughout their organizations. Students may choose any four courses to meet the requirements of the certificate:
MBA 546 Intellectual PropertyMBA 672 Essentials of Sustainable Leadership (4)MBA 674 Leading Sustainable Organizations (4)MBA 675 Understanding the New Revolution in
Sustainability (4)MBA 677 Sustainability as a Driver for Innovation and Growth (4)* Required
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