Graduate & Professional Studies

Instructor: N. Brickett

This course is the second semester of a two-semester introduction to accounting.  Topics include accounting for receivables, plant assets (acquisitions and disposals) and depreciation, natural resources, intangibles assets, current liabilities, payroll accounting, long term liabilities, and corporations. Attention is given to the corporate structure, capital and treasury stock, dividends, analysis of financial statements, and statement of cash flows. A financial statement analysis project and internet research is required.

Following completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Communicate in writing key accounting subjects with clarity and conciseness
• Record transactions as they relate to receivables, property, plant and equipment, natural resources, intangibles, and current and long-term liabilities
• Read and report on key financial statements of an annual report
• Analyze financial statements
• Demonstrate an understanding financial statement analysis to users of current financial information.

Instructor: J. Donato

This course is designed to provide the student with a broad foundation for external financial accounting and reporting. Emphasis is placed on both generally accepted accounting principles and the relationship between balance sheet valuations and income determination. The course integrates accounting, corporate finance and economics to reflect how business transactions are reported. Cash flows and earnings are emphasized to better understand and interpret the effect on a firm’s future prospects. Various topics including financial statement analysis, valuation, cash, receivables, inventories, and time-value of money are studied.

Instructor: P. Hubel

Introduction to Nutrition explores human nutrition through an examination of the six classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Students will learn how to examine their dietary intake and make appropriate changes to meet the guidelines of the My Pyramid food recommendations. The course will also examine the impact of alcohol, food safety, food borne illnesses, fitness, weight management, and examine special needs of the body through the lifespan.

Instructor: R. Wheaton
Day: Tuesdays (On-campus 4/9, 4/23,5/7,5/21,6/4)

This course examines existing empirical data and theoretical concepts of dealing with the behavior of people in all types of organizations. It also includes contemporary findings in the area of group dynamics.

At the conclusion of this course, a student will be able to: Understand the basic human relations/ organizational behavior concepts, apply HR/OB concepts through critical thinking, demonstrate HR/ OB skills.

Instructor: D. Cragen
Day: Monday, Blended (on-campus 4/8, 4/29, 5/13 & 6/3)
Room: AL-116

Complex business situations are analyzed in this course, with particular attention given to the development and analysis of strategic business plans. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply financial, economic, organizational, human resource, quantitative and qualitative concepts and theories to comprehensive business problems. Prerequisite: MBA core courses must be complete and this must be one of the last three (3) classes completed.

Instructor: D. Leland
Day: Tuesdays, (on campus 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21 & 6/4)
Room: AL-116

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.

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to: Apply marketing concepts and case analysis tools to create recommendations for improvements to business problem.

Instructor: R. Wheaton
Day: Tuesday, Blended (on-campus 4/16, 4/30, 5/14 & 6/11)
Room: AD-123

This course introduces students to the legal environment in which human resource managers must operate.

Instructor: R. Wheaton
Day: Wednesday
Room: AL-227

This course examines the breadth of the health care value chain, including all critical players and elements. Strategic procurement and the management of health care supply chains are a critical function in the daily delivery of quality health care. Efficient practices require communication and negotiating skills, as well as the organizational skills necessary to manage input/supplier matrices.

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Manage supplier relationships; Optimize supply quantities in light to storage and cost containment constraints; Negotiate price and manage the cost of inputs; Manage group and bulk purchasing.

Instructor: F. Appunn
Day: Wednesday
Room: AL-204

This course builds on introductory project management skills to form a solid grounding in the nine project management knowledge areas and five process groups as detailed by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Topics include the following: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing, integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, human resource management, communication management, risk management, and procurement management. Cost, scope, quality, and procurement receive special emphasis in this course. Students will align topics to attain project objectives within resource constraints. The course is relevant to any project management field.

Students will gain an understanding and establish sound web creation processes and skills that will include: Communicate using project management terminology;  Interact with organizational leaders, executives, and managers to improve outcomes; Explain and use basic forecasting models, program evaluation and review methods, and aggregate planning models; Assess the resource allocation needs of projects;  Suggest appropriate applications of technology, labor, and capital in small and large-scale projects; Apply critical thinking and synthesis to devise routes to optimal outcomes.

Instructor: B. Harrington
Day: Thursday, Blended (on-campus 4/11, 4/25, 5/16 & 6/13)
Room: AL-116

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. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to: Assess internal financing decisions made by organizations by applying concepts such as cash flow analysis and ratio analysis.

Instructor: K. Rybakova
Online

This course examines current 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.

Instructor: K. Rybakova
Day: Tuesday, Blended (on-campus 4/9, 5/14, 6/11)
Room: AD-205

This capstone course is designed to give students opportunities to take on the role of researcher by reflecting and applying theory to practice, a process known as action research. According to Sapp, action research is “a practical experience in systematic problem solving designed to result in positive change” (1994). This type of research method requires the student to identify and document the existence of a problem in his/her own setting. Based on a scholarly review of current literature, the student must then propose and implement a plan to solve or improve the problem. This results in the researcher developing a system to evaluate the effectiveness of his/her solution. Prerequisites: All core classes must be completed and this must be one of the last three courses.

Instructor: C. Baumann
Day: Wednesday
Room: AD-205A

Designed to support positive engagement and teaching practices, this course examines strategies for working with IEP/504 students in the general education classroom. Focus areas include disability awareness, organization, behavior management, and instruction for engagement.

Instructor: G. LaBreck
Day: Thursday
Room: AD-205

This course examines current 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.