Department of Management

All graduate programs in Management are accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—and conform to recommended guidelines.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Management and Organization Studies

The Carlos Alvarez College of Business offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Management and Organization Studies. The Ph.D. in Management and Organization Studies is awarded to candidates who have displayed an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and demonstrated the ability to make an original contribution to knowledge in their field of specialty.

The regulations for this degree comply with the general University regulations (refer to Student Policies, General Academic Regulations, and the Graduate Catalog, Doctoral Degree Regulations).

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. The Ph.D. Program Committee in the major areas will evaluate applicants to the Ph.D. program based on several factors, including academic achievement, standardized test scores, employment history, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and possibly an interview. All applicants must submit the following materials for evaluation:

  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed.
  • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores from a recent (no more than five years old) administration of the examination.
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources familiar with the applicant’s background.
  • A résumé or curriculum vitae and a statement of academic interests and goals.
  • International applicants are required to prove proficiency in the English language by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). The minimum acceptable scores for admissions consideration are 79 TOEFL iBT, 6.5 IELTS, and 100 DET. Scores may not be more than two years old.

Candidates who do not possess a Master’s degree are required to complete a program consisting of a minimum of 75 semester credit hours. The Ph.D. Program Committee for the major area discipline will determine a degree program for each candidate based upon that candidate’s particular background. Candidates whose backgrounds are determined to be insufficient may be directed to take additional background or leveling courses (see sections A, B, and C of the Program of Study below) before proceeding to the program’s required courses. Some or all of the background requirements (sections A, B, and C) may be waived for candidates who enter the program with the appropriate prior graduate coursework.

Admission may include an appointment to a teaching assistantship, research assistantship, or research fellowship. The Ph.D. Program Committee, comprised of members selected from the graduate faculty, is responsible for advising students.

Degree Requirements for Students who have Obtained a Bachelor's Degree

The Ph.D. in Management and Organization Studies requires 75 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, a comprehensive examination, and the completion of a dissertation. Specific course requirements are determined by the Department of Management’s Ph.D. Program Committee. No course for which a grade of less than “C” was earned can be applied to the doctoral degree program, and no more than two courses with a grade of “C” may be applied to the program. It is expected that the student will begin to develop and conduct research while undertaking coursework.

Program of Study

A. Foundational Courses9
This requirement may be met by a Master’s degree
The Management Department’s Doctoral Committee (henceforth, the “committee”) retains total discretion to allow students without a Master’s degree (business-related or otherwise) to satisfy the additional 9 SCH requirement through:
i. Any graduate level course (disciplinary—e.g., sociology, psychology, economics, etc.—methodology, etc.) that this committee decides would benefit the student’s preparation.
ii. Any graduate level independent study deemed appropriate by the committee.
iii. If the committee decides that the student is sufficiently prepared and does not need additional graduate level courses, the additional 9 SCH can be satisfied with “Doctoral Research” and/or “Doctoral Dissertation.”
iv. A combination of “i”, “ii”, and/or "iii” above as decided by the committee.
The Ph.D. Program Committee may consider approving prior graduate coursework for some or all of the credit hours of this requirement.
B. Additional Course Requirements45
An additional 45 credits of coursework from graduate (5000- to 7000-level) Management, Statistics, Research Methodology, and related fields are required as directed and approved by the Ph.D. Program Committee.
C. Doctoral Research and Dissertation21
A minimum of 9 hours of Doctoral Research and a minimum of 12 hours of Doctoral Dissertation are required. The initial Program of Study must be approved by the Ph.D. Program Committee and must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School for final approval.
Total Credit Hours75

Degree Requirements for Students who have Obtained a Master's Degree

The Ph.D. in Management and Organization Studies requires 66 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, a comprehensive examination, and the completion of a dissertation. Specific course requirements are determined by the Department of Management’s Ph.D. Program Committee. No course for which a grade of less than “C” was earned can be applied to the Doctoral degree program, and no more than two courses with a grade of “C” may be applied to the program. It is expected that the student will begin to develop and conduct research while undertaking coursework.

Program of Study 

A. Course Requirements45
45 credits of coursework from graduate (5000- to 7000-level) Management, Statistics, Research Methodology, and related fields is required as directed and approved by the Ph.D. Program Committee.
B. Doctoral Research and Dissertation21
A minimum of 9 hours of Doctoral Research and a minimum of 12 hours of Doctoral Dissertation are required. The initial Program of Study must be approved by the Ph.D. Program Committee and must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School for final approval.
Total Credit Hours66

Advancement to Candidacy

Advancement to candidacy requires a student to complete all University and program requirements and to pass a comprehensive examination following completion of course requirements in the candidate’s major field of study. The examination is administered by the Ph.D. Program Committee. No more than two attempts to pass qualifying examinations are allowed. Results of the examinations must be reported to the Ph.D. Program Committee, the Dean of the College, and the Dean of the Graduate School. Admission into the doctoral program does not guarantee advancement to candidacy. Doctoral students advance to candidacy upon completing their comprehensive examination and successfully defending the dissertation proposal.

Dissertation Requirements

Students are required to present a dissertation to satisfy the research requirement for the doctorate. Dissertation requirements and guidelines are set by the Ph.D. Program Committee. The dissertation is defended in an oral examination.

Maximum Time Limit

As noted in the Doctoral Degree Regulations in this catalog, doctoral students at UT San Antonio have a time to degree completion of eight years, comprised of six years from admission to candidacy and two years for dissertation. If the student takes an approved leave of absence, the time limit for reaching candidacy or completing the degree will be extended by the number of terms the student is on approved leave of absence. All completed work that is included in a doctoral student’s degree program at the time of admission to candidacy must have been taken within the previous six years (exclusive of a maximum of three years of military service). The Ph.D. Program Committee will review the programs of students who have not completed the degree at the end of two years from admission to candidacy. The committee will review the status of the student’s program yearly thereafter. At those times, the committee may recommend additional coursework, further examinations, or termination of candidacy.

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a 12-semester-credit-hour program designed to help individuals prepare to manage the myriad projects underpinning today’s burgeoning economy. This certificate focuses on the tools and techniques that define core processes in project management. It also offers an opportunity for individuals to gain both fundamental and advanced knowledge about theory and practice. This certificate offers a pathway for those interested in the opportunity to practice the skills needed to prepare for the following certification exams: Project Management Professional (PMP); Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); and PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). 

Program Admission Requirements

Students who are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at UT San Antonio are eligible for admission to this certificate program. Current graduate students should contact a Graduate Advisor in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, Office of Graduate Studies to obtain the required form to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Applicants not currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at UT San Antonio are required to apply for admission to UT San Antonio as a special (non-degree-seeking) graduate student; individuals must declare their intent to seek admission into a certificate program. Applicants who meet general UT San Antonio admission requirements are eligible for admission to this certificate program.

Certificate Program Requirements

Students who wish to earn the Graduate Certificate in Project Management must complete 12 semester credit hours as follows:

A. Required Courses6
MOT 5243
Essentials of Project Management
IS 6083
Agile Project Management
B. Electives6
Select two courses from the following:
MOT 5163
Management of Technology
MOT 5223
Management of Professional Personnel
MOT 5233
Advanced Topics in Project Management
MOT 5263
Project Management Certification
MOT 5313
Emerging Technologies
Total Credit Hours12

Any applicant who is admitted into a certificate program without being currently enrolled in a graduate degree program is considered to be a special graduate student. Applicants who are admitted into a certificate program while also pursuing a graduate degree will be classified as degree-seeking students.

Graduate Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship and Management

This certificate program is designed for current graduate students in technology and science-related disciplines who wish to expand their skills in translating new technologies into new products and companies. The program also supports professionals who have earned a bachelor’s degree and are currently interested in pursuing advanced education in Technology Entrepreneurship and Management without committing to a full graduate degree program. Students who are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at UT San Antonio are eligible for admission to this certificate program. Professionals interested in enrolling in this certificate program will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants not currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at UT San Antonio are required to apply for admission to UT San Antonio as a special (non-degree-seeking) graduate student; individuals must declare their intent to seek admission into a certificate program. Applicants who meet general UT San Antonio admission requirements are eligible for admission to this certificate program.

Students who wish to earn the Graduate Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (TEM) must complete 12 semester credit hours as follows:

A. Required Courses9
MOT 5053
Technology Commercialization
MOT 5243
Essentials of Project Management
MOT 5253
Starting the High-Tech Firm
B. Electives3
Select one course from the following:
MOT 5163
Management of Technology
MOT 5223
Management of Professional Personnel
MOT 5233
Advanced Topics in Project Management
MOT 5313
Emerging Technologies
MOT 5343
Financial Aspects of Management of Technology
Total Credit Hours12

Entrepreneurship (ENT) Courses

ENT 5113. Entrepreneurship. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An introduction to entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on identifying, evaluating and developing new venture opportunities. Topics may include opportunity identification and evaluation, startup strategies, business valuation, business model and business plan development, financing the venture, and exit strategies. Case studies and guest lectures by entrepreneurs and venture capital partners provide a real-world perspective. The major deliverable of this course is usually an early stage business model of a venture of the student’s choosing. This course has Differential Tuition.

ENT 5313. Global Entrepreneurship. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Addresses various aspects of entrepreneurship in the global environment. Explores the opportunities that entrepreneurs create, the challenges they encounter, and the ways in which they conduct business across national borders and cultures. All topics are covered from an international perspective and may include: entrepreneurial opportunity identification and evaluation; market analysis and intelligence; joint ventures and partnerships; agents, value added resellers and representatives; regulations, laws and customs; regional and cultural issues; financing foreign ventures; and choice of domestic and international legal entities. This course has Differential Tuition.

ENT 6953. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) from the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

Management (MGT) Courses

MGT 5003. Conceptual Foundations of Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course examines the evolution and development of conceptual frameworks for understanding managerial work and organizational processes within the context of changing environments. An integrated strategic management perspective is emphasized. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 5043. Management and Behavior in Organizations. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

The course focuses on factors affecting individual and group behavior in organizations. It includes organizational behavior topics such as motivation, perception, job attitudes, job design, leadership, and individual differences. It also includes organizational theory topics such as organizational structure, design, culture, and environmental influences. (Same as MBA 5213. Credit cannot be earned for both MBA 5213 and MGT 5043.) This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 5093. Leadership. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MGT 5043 or consent of instructor. An advanced course in organizational behavior that examines traditional and contemporary perspectives on leadership and the group process toward which leadership is directed. The course includes applications of leadership theory to contemporary organizational problems. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 5183. Global and Comparative Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MGT 5043 or consent of instructor. Examination of management challenges facing multinational and international business. Includes the study of organization options, political risk and strategy, staffing, communication, multicultural negotiations, and cross-cultural behavior and management. Emphasis on different countries’ approaches to competing, notably East Asia, Mexico, and Europe. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 5243. International Business Strategy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MGT 5043, an equivalent, or consent of instructor. Emphasis on how firms create global bases of sustainable competitive advantage. Examines strategic problems unique to global business competition, including dimensions of perceived environment uncertainty, international entry-mode choices, global sourcing, and creating entry barriers to defendable product markets. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 5253. Ethics and Globalization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course explores the differing standards of permissible behavior of companies attempting to remain competitive in a global marketplace. How leaders make responsible decisions in conflicting environments is examined through interactive learning experiences that include group discussions, group projects, self-directed evaluations and problem-solving exercises. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their own personal values and beliefs as well as the importance of accountability for responsible leadership. In addition, students will be provided with foundations for ethical reasoning laying the groundwork for responsible decision-making. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.

MGT 5633. Effective Negotiating. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MGT 5043, an equivalent, or consent of instructor. An advanced course on the theory and processes of negotiation as it is practiced in a variety of settings. The course is designed to be relevant to the broad spectrum of negotiation problems that are faced by the manager and professional. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 5643. Management of Personnel and Human Resources. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MGT 5043 or consent of instructor. Management’s approach to and the techniques for handling the human resources in an organization. An examination of the primary management activities involved in the procurement, development, utilization, and maintenance of its human resources. Course focuses on behavioral and social science findings as they relate to the policy and practice of managing the employment relationship. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 5813. Strategic Human Resources Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MGT 5643 or consent of instructor. An examination of the overall role and functions of human resource management in relation to an organization’s strategic planning process. Emphasis is on human resource issues of strategic importance to an organization’s top management. Course focuses on the broader issues of human resource management policy, practice, and trends. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 5903. Strategic Management and Policy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of the degree program's core courses or consent of instructor. A course intended to integrate material taken in the degree program, as well as to broaden the horizons of the student beyond the focus on the firm. The macroeconomic aspects of the economy and contemporary problems and trends of business are covered. Students who earn a grade of "B" (3.0) or better in this course will satisfy the comprehensive examination requirement. A student who receives a grade of "B–," "C+," or "C" may still satisfy this requirement by successfully passing a comprehensive examination as set out in this catalog. (Same as MBA 5613. Credit cannot be earned for both MBA 5613 and MGT 5903.) This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 6123. Healthcare Strategic Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MGT 5003, an equivalent, or consent of instructor. Strategic management of healthcare organizations involves both making good decisions about where you want your organization to go and deciding how to get there. This course will focus on both direction issues and execution issues. Students will do case studies of current healthcare organizations. (Same as BOH 6123. Credit cannot be earned for both MGT 6123 and BOH 6123.) This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 6133. Organizational and Managerial Issues in Healthcare Delivery. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MGT 5003, an equivalent, or consent of instructor. An analysis of the organizational and managerial implications of clinical issues in the delivery of healthcare. Students have the opportunity to examine quality of care issues and concerns related to patient care that affect how healthcare organizations are managed. (Same as BOH 6133. Credit cannot be earned for both MGT 6133 and BOH 6133.) This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 6943. Management Internship. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing, 15 semester credit hours of graduate work, and consent of instructor. Internship must be approved in advance by the Internship Coordinator and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Supervised full- or part-time off-campus work experience and training in management. Individual conferences and written reports required. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 6951. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 6953. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 6961. Comprehensive Examination. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Approval of the appropriate Graduate Program Committee to take the Comprehensive Examination. Independent study course for the purpose of taking the Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by the appropriate Graduate Program Committee. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination). This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 6971. Special Problems. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7013. Seminar in Organizational Behavior. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Critical examination of the theory and research pertaining to individual and group behavior within the context of a larger work organization system. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7023. Seminar in Organization Theory. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Critical examination of the theory and research pertaining to the relationships of organization structure and processes to complex environmental conditions. Multiple theoretical paradigms will be examined. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7033. Seminar in Human Resource Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A critical examination of research examining human resource management philosophies, policies, programs, practices, and processes in the context of internal and external environments and organizational performance. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7043. Foundations of Strategy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A critical examination of the theoretical foundations of corporate strategy, especially the relationship between strategy and organizational performance. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7053. Empirical Approaches to Strategy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A critical examination of the empirical foundations of corporate strategy. Emphasis will be placed on the design of empirical studies of strategy. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7073. Seminar in Organization and Management Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally available as part of the regular course offerings. This seminar may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Doctoral degree. Topics can include: International Management, Knowledge Management, Ethics, or Strategic Management of Human Capital among others. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7211. Doctoral Research. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

May be repeated for credit upon approval of the Doctoral Studies Committee, but not more than 24 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7213. Doctoral Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

May be repeated for credit upon approval of the Doctoral Studies Committee, but not more than 24 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7216. Doctoral Research. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

May be repeated for credit upon approval of the Doctoral Studies Committee, but not more than 24 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7311. Doctoral Dissertation. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy for the Doctoral degree in business. May be repeated for credit upon approval of the Doctoral Studies Committee, but not more than 12 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7312. Doctoral Dissertation. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy for the Doctoral degree in business. May be repeated for credit upon approval of the Doctoral Studies Committee, but not more than 12 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7313. Doctoral Dissertation. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy for the Doctoral degree in business. May be repeated for credit upon approval of the Doctoral Studies Committee, but not more than 12 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7314. Doctoral Dissertation. (0-0) 4 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy for the Doctoral degree in business. May be repeated for credit upon approval of the Doctoral Studies Committee, but not more than 12 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MGT 7316. Doctoral Dissertation. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy for the Doctoral degree in business. May be repeated for credit upon approval of the Doctoral Studies Committee, but not more than 12 hours may be applied to the Doctoral degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

Management of Technology (MOT) Courses

MOT 5053. Technology Commercialization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MKT 5023 or consent of instructor. Examines the process of bringing technological innovation to the marketplace. Key factors are considered, including, but not limited to, the following four: intellectual property; perceived value; competitive positioning; and supply chains. Emphasis is on managing change to develop enterprise opportunities and competitive advantage. The concepts and tools covered aim to make the tasks of innovation and product portfolio management more understandable and controllable. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5163. Management of Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examines a broad range of topics and issues involved in the management of technology, including the international research and development environment and infrastructure; government, industry, and university roles in technology development; managing the research and development function; technology forecasting and assessment; and new product development. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5173. Technology Transfer: The Theory and Practice of Knowledge Utilization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examines the organizational, behavioral, and communication challenges involved in transferring technology from the research laboratory to the marketplace. Key factors related to licensing technology that others have patented, and the nuances of licensing one’s own technology to create a revenue stream are considered. Emphasis is on valuing technology in diverse areas: for example, information systems, energy systems, and biotechnology. The concepts and tools covered aim to make the task of negotiating the acquisition and protection of intellectual property more understandable. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5213. Organizational Systems for Management of Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Focuses on organizational systems commonly found in modern organizations dealing with technology, innovation, and creativity. Considers alternative organizing concepts, interfacing and integrating considerations, and decision-making and control systems. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5223. Management of Professional Personnel. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The study of behavior in professional and technical organizations. Focuses on the characteristics of professional and technical personnel, status and role systems within the professional organization, communication and conflict within and among professional groups, and implications for leadership. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5233. Advanced Topics in Project Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MOT 5243. An advanced course that examines contemporary issues in project management. Includes topics such as the value of project management, organizational project management maturity, project selection models, enterprise project management, and project office implementation. Synthesis and evaluation are emphasized. A basic understanding of project management required. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5243. Essentials of Project Management. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course addresses concepts and techniques for project management. It includes topics such as the project life cycle, project planning, project scheduling, project cost estimating, project risk analysis, project control techniques, earned value management, project organizations and functions, project manager responsibilities, and team building. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5253. Starting the High-Tech Firm. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A review of the steps and processes involved in starting a technology-based economic endeavor. The focus is built around the steps of identifying a problem area, identifying potential technological solutions to the identified need, and developing a proposed business entity to commercialize the technology solution. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5263. Project Management Certification. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MOT 5243 and IS 6083 or consent of the instructor. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification exams. The course is structured around the Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge, including the process groups: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing. The course focuses on the inputs, tools, techniques, and outputs associated with the core project management processes. Students will also complete diagnostics exam instruments and practice exams. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5313. Emerging Technologies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examines science-based innovations with the potential to either create or transform a constellation: emerging technologies may involve either a single discovery or a bundle of innovations that converge to create a new technological system. This course focuses on the emergence of technology from basic research to implementation. Seminar format, case-study preparation, presentation, and cooperative learning are defining characteristics of this course. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5333. Technological Drivers of Globalization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of technological factors contributing to the globalization of business, economic, political, and social systems. Emphasis is on identifying positive as well as negative consequences of technology-driven globalization and studying possible disruptions to globalization caused by economic or resource limitations. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 5343. Financial Aspects of Management of Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examines the financial impacts on the enterprise through value creating ideas, goods, and services. The course presents a financial management view of enterprise operation, considering risk and growth scenarios, capital and cash needs, and means of financing innovation, development, and marketing opportunities. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 6203. Strategic Management of Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Development of a conceptual framework for strategy, its definition, elements, and relationships to the basic functions of management of technology. Considers the impact of technology and environmental forces on strategic management of the organization. (Formerly MOT 5203 and IS 6813. Same as ISC 6813. Credit can be earned for only one of the following: MOT 6203, MOT 5203, ISC 6813, or IS 6813.) This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 6923. Directed Research in Management of Technology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of 18 semester credit hours of required Management of Technology (MOT) or Entrepreneurship (ENT) courses and consent of the Graduate Advisor of Record. A directed research course in which students complete a faculty directed research project that addresses a contemporary management of technology issue or problem. Students will also develop an appreciation and understanding of contemporary management of technology research as published in leading management of technology journals. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 6933. Management of Technology Professional Report. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MOT 6923 and consent of instructor. Research and preparation of an in-depth study of a complex problem in management of technology. Credit is awarded upon completion of the project, thesis, conference paper, or publishable article. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance). This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 6943. Management of Technology Internship. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing, 15 semester credit hours of graduate work, and consent of instructor. Internship must be approved in advance by the internship coordinator and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Supervised full- or part-time off-campus work experience and training in management of technology. Individual conferences and written reports are required. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 6953. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 6961. Comprehensive Examination. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Approval of the Graduate Advisor of Record to take the Comprehensive Examination. Independent study course for the purpose of taking the Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by the ETM Graduate Programs Committee. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination). This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 6971. Special Problems. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a Master’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition.

MOT 6973. Special Problems. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a Master’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition.