NBA 5020

NBA 5020

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course is designed for managers who want to use accounting information within their organizations to improve decision making. The class is divided into three units: cost classification and analysis, costing systems, and performance management. In the first unit, we learn about cost definitions, behavior, estimation, and cost-volume-profit analysis. In the second unit, we discuss the pros and cons of costing systems with an emphasis on accounting for manufacturing. Finally, we explore internal planning and decision making topics, such as budgeting, performance measurement. (MHA-EL)


Prerequisites NCC 5000, NCC 5010, and NCC 5020, or equivalent.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: Master of Business Administration (MBA) students, Johnson Master of Professional Studies (MPS) students, graduate students, seniors, and juniors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15030 NBA 5020   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
    • Wiernsperger, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Add/Drop dates: 9:00am, January 19, 2027 - 11:59pm, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after February 1, 2027. If you drop after February 22, 2027, you will also receive a “W” on your transcript.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15031 NBA 5020   LEC 002

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
    • Wiernsperger, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Add/Drop dates: 9:00am, January 19, 2027 - 11:59pm, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after February 1, 2027. If you drop after February 22, 2027, you will also receive a “W” on your transcript.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15032 NBA 5020   LEC 003

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
    • Wiernsperger, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Add/Drop dates: 9:00am, January 19, 2027 - 11:59pm, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after February 1, 2027. If you drop after February 22, 2027, you will also receive a “W” on your transcript.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15033 NBA 5020   LEC 004

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - Mar 16, 2027
    • Wiernsperger, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Add/Drop dates: 9:00am, January 19, 2027 - 11:59pm, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after February 1, 2027. If you drop after February 22, 2027, you will also receive a “W” on your transcript.