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ACCOUNTING
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AC551
ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
3 CREDITS
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This course analyzes the use of accounting as a managerial tool.
Topics include budgeting, systems building and evaluation, inventory
valuation, fixed asset valuation, and analysis and interpretation of
financial reports from internal and external sources. (Required
course for MBA and MBA-HR)
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Prerequisite: Accounting background or AC112
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AC552
MANAGERIAL COST ANALYSIS
3 CREDITS
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This course investigates management control systems as they relate
to the accounting and profitability goals of an organization.
Topics include analysis of controls relating to goals, information,
responsibility centers, transfer pricing, budgeting, financial
performance reporting, and special situations. A management
case approach will be used.
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Prerequisite: AC551 or cost accounting background
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
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CS551
INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATIONS
3 CREDITS
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This course examines current use of hardware and software in modern
businesses. Hardware considered includes microcomputers,
time-sharing systems, and distributed systems; software includes
operating systems (MS DOS and OS/2), electronic mail, expert
systems, and relational databases. User-related issues such as
training and maintenance are also discussed.
Prerequisite: Understanding of computers or CS115
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CS552
DATABASE SYSTEMS 3
CREDITS
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This course provides an in-depth look at database management
systems, one of the widest applications of computer technology
today. Emphasis is balanced between database theory and design
and the use of database systems. Topics covered include
relational databases, entity-relationship diagrams, normal forms
(1st through 5th normal form), use of the query languages.
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Prerequisite: Understanding of computers or CS115
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CS562
BUSINESS USE OF THE INTERNET
3 CREDITS
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The objective of this course is to enable managers to return to
their businesses ready to access the Internet and use it for
communicating, sales, marketing, research, human resource
development, and customer relations. The use and management of
Internet areas such as E-mail, Telnet, FTP, WWW, firewalls,
security, and encryption are covered.
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Prerequisite: Understanding of computers or CS115
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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
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CT550
FOUNDATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY
3 CREDITS
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This course is an introduction to technology and the personal
computer. Students get hands-on experience with word
processing, electronic spreadsheets, databases, and presentation
software. Use of the Internet, e-mail, attachments, and the
web board will be included. Students also receive a working
knowledge of computer hardware and software terminology.
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CT551
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY 3 CREDITS
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The objective of this course is to expose educators to the ways
society regards technology and technology affects society. The
course makes very clear why technology is a crucial component of the
educational process and also deals with the issue of risk‑
assessment. This is a concept‑level, issues‑based course.
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CT552
COMPUTERS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
3 CREDITS
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As individuals responsible for technology in schools, teachers must
be able to educate both staff and students. This course is intended
to assist teachers in developing computer-integrated curricula for
students and/or training units for school staff. Participants will
have the opportunity to discuss, prepare,
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and present curricula in their own as well as alternate subject
areas. Participants will accumulate lesson plans and resources
and develop teaching strategies to accommodate a variety of learning
styles and situations.
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Prerequisite: CT558
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CT554
LEGAL AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF TECHNOLOGY
3 CREDITS
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The objective of this course is to foster a keen awareness of the
ways in which computer technology affects our views of some
traditional legal and ethical questions relating to intellectual
property, individual liberty, and personal privacy.
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CT558
EVALUATING INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGIES
3 CREDITS
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This course is designed to assist teachers in the creation,
evaluation, and use of audiovisual media, computer-based media, and
process technologies. Students have an opportunity to examine
the various pieces of software that are available in the Software
Review Center as well as download media from the Internet. The
course enables teachers to use the technology to complete
assignments that will enhance their teaching.
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CT559
EDUCATIONAL HARDWARE EVALUATION
3 CREDITS
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This course prepares technology teachers to evaluate the advantages
and disadvantages of varied hardware systems. It covers the
establishment of criteria for selection. Additional topics
include establishing specifications, systems assembly, and
troubleshooting.
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CT561
USING NETWORKS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
3 CREDITS
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This class covers the current trend in computer technology of
inter-connecting (networking) computers and peripheral equipment. Discussion and
projects relate to understanding concepts and terminology; comparing
interconnection techniques, products, and vendors; and applying the
interconnection approach in the education environment.
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Prerequisite: CT559
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CT565
TRENDS IN EDUCATION
3 CREDITS
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Trends in Education is a non‑technical course on current topics in the
education industry and changes the industry is undergoing.
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CT566
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 3 CREDITS
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The objective of this course is to help teachers foresee, identify, and
evaluate changing technologies and adopt appropriate technologies to respond to
school, district, and community needs.
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Prerequisite: CT559
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CT567
GENDER, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION
3 CREDITS
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The objective of this course is to help educators identify, evaluate and
address the ways education and society contribute to the
advantages/disadvantages between the genders in science, math, and technology.
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CT570
JAVA
3 CREDITS
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This course introduces the student to the concepts, theory, practice, and
program design issues of the object-oriented JAVA programming language. Students
will learn to read, analyze, write, and debug Applets and applications.
Concepts are reinforces through lecture as well as written and hands-on
programming assignments. Topics addressed include: program analysis and
design, basic algorithms, objects, control structures, methods, classes
inheritance, events, GUIs, strings, and vectors.
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CT571
WEB DESIGN 3
CREDITS
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This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to and
hands-on experience with the languages (HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML,
XML) and with several software tools (notepad, FrontPage, PhotoShop, Flash) used
in web page creation. Through readings, lectures, demonstrations, hands-on lab
projects, a research project, and a comprehensive web site that incorporates all
of the topics covered in the course. Students will have the opportunity to gain
- and to demonstrate - a thorough grounding in these important technologies.
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CT598 CAPSTONE IN CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT (formerly CT568)
3 CREDITS
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In this capstone course, students select subject areas of interest and
construct curriculum packages that will be beneficial to their teaching needs.
Students will work independently and cooperatively in order to accomplish the
course objectives. Students are required to submit a copy to their final
project to the Grad/CED office in an electronic format which may be posted on
the Thomas website.
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Prerequisite: Completion of seven (7) CT classes and approval of the
Director of the Grad/CED office.
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CT599
CAPSTONE IN TECHNOLOGY
3 CREDITS
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In this capstone course, students will conduct an intensive exploration of a
technology application in the student’s area of interest. Students in this
course will work closely with an instructor from the MSCTE faculty who will
guide the work as necessary and evaluate it upon completion. Students are
required to submit a copy of their final project to the Grad/CED office in an
electronic format which may be posted on the Thomas webpage.
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Prerequisite: Completion of seven (7) CT classes and approval of the
Director of the Grad/CED office.
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EC551
ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
3 CREDITS
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This course presents a survey of relevant current economic trends in the
rapidly changing modern world. The subject matter is divided into three
broad areas including macroeconomic issues, microeconomic issues, and analysis
of emerging global systems. The method of analysis combines the use of
economic history, theory, and development with a critical analysis of current
economic issues and events. The objective is to learn to assess the impact
of regional, national, and global economic trends on business and society.
(Required course for MBA and MBA-HR)
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EC556
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
3 CREDITS
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This course focuses on international economic issues and theories basic to
the analysis of the global economy. By integrating theory, current events,
and policy, students can use international economics as a tool to understand the
global marketplace. Successful completion will provide students with an
understanding of the impact of international economics on the domestic economy
and specific sectors of business.
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Prerequisite: EC551
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EDUCATION
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ED551
SEMINAR IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS
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This class will provide a broad background for thinking about
issues of education in historical and philosophical context. As the introductory
course in the Thomas College Masters of Education Program, it will help prepare
students for subsequent courses in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment of learning. Students will have the opportunity to begin to identify
questions about teaching and learning that will help focus their research
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ED552
STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AT RISK
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This course examines the educators’ roles and duties in
addressing the needs of students at risk. Various “at risk” categories are
identified and explored. Focus areas include implications for school improvement
programs, individual intervention, and referrals to community services. |
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ED553
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
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This course provides an introduction to the concepts, principles,
and practices related to designing and administering effective assessments in
education. Teacher-designed assessments and standardized achievement tests are
examined. |
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ED554
TRENDS IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 3 CREDITS |
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This course examines problems and issues of curriculum
development common to all content areas and educational levels. It is designed
to provide opportunities to acquire concepts and skills that may be applied to
the curriculum development process in local schools. |
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ED555
TRENDS IN INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
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This course examines specific teaching strategies to ensure that
instructional materials meet appropriate mandates for content and learning
goals, and which also address students' diverse needs, abilities, and
experiences. Learning theories and styles are included, as are topics relating
to instructional leadership and peer coaching. Field work required.
Prerequisite: Experience as a educator in the K-12 environment. |
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ED562 USING ROBOTICS TO LEARN SCIENCE AND MATH
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This course is built on the foundation established by Seymour
Papert to use science and mathematics through hands-on technology. The graduate
students work with the instructor and participate on location in an-after school
program for grades 4 through 8 as they explore how LEGO™ Mindstorms ROBO
technology sets bring science, math, and engineering to life in the classroom.
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ED598
PRACTICUM IN EDUCATION
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This capstone course provides supervised
practice in applying professional skills and knowledge to individual areas of
teaching and/or school administration. Students develop personalized proposals
and activities are selected by the individual student and his or her advisor.
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ED599
SEMINAR ON COLLEGE TEACHING
3 CREDITS
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The purpose of the seminar is to provide present and future teachers with the
practical skills necessary to succeed in college level teaching. Topics
include learning styles, student development, presentation skills, audio-visual
aids, development of syllabi, learning objectives and course goals, testing, and
evaluation.
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Prerequisite: Completion of (seven) 7 graduate courses
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FINANCE
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FN551
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This course focuses on financial decision-making by the firm. Topics
include financial analysis and planning, valuation and the cost of capital,
capital budgeting, capital structure and dividend policy, long-term financing,
and working capital management. Emphasis is placed on case studies of
practical business problems using computer electronic spreadsheet programs.
(Required course for MBA and MBA-HR)
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Prerequisite: AC551
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FN553
ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This course expands upon the financial analysis and planning, current asset
management, capital budgeting, and corporate financing methodologies covered in
the basic financial management course, FN551. Additional topics include
mergers and acquisitions and pension fund management. Case studies of
practical business problems using computer spreadsheet programs are a central
focus of the course.
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Prerequisite: FN551
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FN554
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
3 CREDITS
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Financial investments from the standpoint of investors are examined.
Course topics include security markets and institutions, portfolio management,
and security analysis. Emphasis is placed on available opportunities,
their associated risks, and evaluation of investment alternatives.
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Prerequisite: FN551
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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HR561
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
3 CREDITS
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This course introduces students to the planning, administration, and design
of compensation programs, including legal compliance fundamentals. The
course also provides a comprehensive overview of the design and administration
of private-sector benefit programs.
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Prerequisite: MG551
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HR562
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This course introduces students to the recruitment and selection process.
Beginning with work force and job analysis, students will learn how to develop a
total selection process. Students will develop selection criteria and
participate in the selection process for a model organization.
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Prerequisite: MG551
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HR563
LABOR RELATIONS
3 CREDITS
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Students are exposed to the principles and techniques of collective
bargaining. Topics include references to national and state statutes and
cases of precedential value, preparation for bargaining, scope of the bargaining
process, use of impasse procedures, unfair labor practices, and the role of the
grievance procedure under a collective bargaining agreement.
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HR564
TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVALUATION
3 CREDITS
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A major function of human resource departments is to ensure that employees
are properly trained to perform their assigned tasks. This course
introduces students to the training and development process. Additionally,
performance review and evaluation is discussed as part of the overall career
development plan.
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Prerequisite: MG551
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HR565
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY
3 CREDITS
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This course introduces students to the issues and challenges of providing a
safe, healthy, and secure work environment.
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HR566
EMPLOYMENT LAW
3 CREDITS
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This course introduces students to the legal environment in which human
resource managers must operate.
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Prerequisite: MG551
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HR567 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This course examines conflict and how to deal with conflict in problem
solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication. Emphasis is placed on
the various processes to prevent or to resolve conflict.
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HR568 MANAGERIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS
3 CREDITS
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This course examines the ethical issues individuals face in organizational
and managerial settings. Questions of economic policy and business practices
intertwine with ethical, moral, legal, social, and psychological issues.
Emphasis is placed on dealing with ethical dilemmas.
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MANAGEMENT
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MG551
ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOR
3 CREDITS
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This course surveys the major areas within the field of management, examining
structures and processes on both group and organizational levels. Both
traditional and contemporary organizational theories are analyzed and applied to
business operations. (Required course for MBA and MBA-HR)
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MG552 LEGAL
ASPECTS OF MANAGEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This course investigates the partnership and corporate laws that directly
affect the line officer and managerial policy-making. Other topics include
powers and responsibilities of shareholders, officers, and directors;
liabilities of the corporation and its officers under criminal law; and
government constraints and implications for the private enterprise system.
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Prerequisite: MG551
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MG554
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
3 CREDITS
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This course involves a comprehensive analysis of behavioral theory and
practical, analytical techniques for dealing with day-to-day problems in work
situations. The specific objective is to develop the action-taking ability
and the administrative capacity and know-how to handle the human problems of
organizations within an appropriate policy framework. (Required course for
MBA-HR)
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Prerequisite: MG551
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MG555
ENVIRONMENTS OF BUSINESS
3 CREDITS
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This course examines the way business enterprises relate to their external
audiences in terms of a set of influences--political, social, economic, and
ecological; a set of constituencies--governments, communities, pressure groups,
and minority groups; and a set of issues--pollution disclosure, consumerism, and
discrimination.
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Prerequisite: MG551
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MG556
CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS
3 CREDITS
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Students analyze and present cases involving broad management problems in a
contemporary setting from the view of top management.
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Prerequisite: MG551
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MG557
MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS
3 CREDITS
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Students review the various methods of communication used in a management
setting. Special emphasis is placed on establishing an effective
communication climate, mastering interpersonal communication skills, preparing
and delivering speeches, and writing business reports and correspondence.
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MG558
STRATEGIC PLANNING
3 CREDITS
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Complex business situations are analyzed in this course, with particular
attention given to the development and analysis of strategic business plans.
(Required course for MBA and MBA-HR)
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Prerequisite: MBA core courses must be completed and this must be
one of the last three (3) classes completed.
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MG560
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This course introduces the international dimensions of managerial
decision-making formultinational business operations. Topics covered include
contemporary issues in global business,cross-cultural management, and
export-import management. The emphasis of the course is on the proactive
management of internal factors and international environment issues for firms
engaged in overseas business.
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Prerequisite: MG551
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MG561
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This is a case-oriented course on production methods, systems, and control
problems. Topics include planning and scheduling techniques, setting and
implementing quality and performance standards, materials handling and inventory
control, and plant layout analysis.
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Prerequisite: MG551 and MS552
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MG563 RISK ASSESSMENT AND
MANAGEMENT 3 CREDITS
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This course covers the identification, evaluation, and management of
environmental risks in the business setting, for purposes of aiding internal
safety planning and community emergency response, reducing liability, and
serving corporate social responsibility. It also addresses the nature of
scientific or technical uncertainty and the ethical-political-social
difficulties inherent in environmental decision-making.
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MG567
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This course examines conflict and how to deal with conflict in problem solving,
decision-making, and interpersonal communication. Emphasis is placed on the
various processes to prevent or to resolve conflict.
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MARKETING
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MK551
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
3 CREDITS
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This course analyzes marketing functions, institutions, and policies dealing
with consumer and industrial products and services in both profit and non-profit
organizations. Students through the use of case analysis formulate
strategic marketing plans. Decision-making, dealing with product/service
development, pricing strategies, distribution methods, and promotional
activities are stressed. (Required course for MBA and MBA-HR)
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Prerequisite: Understanding of marketing or MK116
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MK552
MARKETING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
3 CREDITS
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This course is an intensive study of modern marketing fundamentals applied to
non-profit organizations. Emphasis is placed upon the identification and
productive use of specific market factors. Some attention is given to
developing a market-oriented approach to the management of non-profit
organizations.
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Prerequisite: MK551
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MK553
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN MARKETING
3 CREDITS
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Through the use of videotapes, case studies, and discussion, students examine
the political, economic, educational, and sociocultural factors that serve as
catalysts for the development of global markets. Additional topics covered
include market- entry strategies, international marketing research, advertising
and promotion in foreign markets, and distribution channels.
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Prerequisite: MK551
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MATHEMATICS
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MS551 DATA
ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS
3 CREDITS
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This course concentrates on the analysis of data to solve significant business
problems. Qualitative and quantitative analysis are explored and applied
to contemporary management issues. Computerized statistical analysis is
introduced.
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MS552
OPERATIONS RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
3 CREDITS
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This course concentrates on the application of quantitative decision-making to
business problems. Emphasis is placed on linear programming,
transportation problem analysis, waiting line theory, PERT/CPM project
management, and inventory control techniques. (Required course for MBA)
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Prerequisites: Undergraduate statistics and understanding of computers and
Excel
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SPECIAL OPTIONS
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TB599
TOPICS IN BUSINESS
3 CREDITS
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Students work independently or in a seminar setting on a topic of current
interest in one of the following areas: accounting, computer information
systems, economics, finance, management, or marketing.
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Prerequisite: Matriculation into degree program and permission of the
Director of the Graduate School is required.
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