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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Health Care Management |
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HCM 402 - Management of Information in the Health Care Industry
(3 Credits)
The focus of this course will be on exposure to the management of information to support decision-making, communication, and strategic planning. These include systems for managing human resources, improving quality of care and tracking organizational metrics.
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HCM 625 - Health Care Policy and Ethics
(3 Credits)
This course examines the structure of the US health care system. It explores current topics in health care reform and the policy process through an overview of the evolution, structure, and current challenges in the health care system. The principles by which institutions and individuals should govern their own professional conduct are examined.
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HCM 628 - Health Care Legal Issues
(3 Credits)
This course offers a current and historical overview of the regulation of health care delivery in the US. It examines the principles and practical application of the laws that affect the operations and decisions of health care providers.
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HCM 639 - Health Care Operations and Information Technology
(3 Credits)
This course offers an introduction to the main components of health information technology and how it relates to health care service businesses. It provides a basis for understanding the role of information in the success of the delivery system and other health care processes.
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Humanities |
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HUM 103 - Humanities I: Our Cultural Heritage
(3 Credits)
This course explores the cultural and intellectual roots of Western society through an integrated study of the humanities. As defined by the course, humanities encompasses man’s search for meaning and expression; his journey to know and understand his world. Students will explore this definition on the historical, philosophical, literary, and aesthetic levels.
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HUM 104 - Humanities II: Roots of the Modern World
(3 Credits)
This course explores man’s cultural and intellectual roots through an integrated study of the humanities. It traces the secular and scientific thought patterns of contemporary society by discovering and developing these ideas from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. The course develops the philosophical, historical, literary, and aesthetic themes of that period through selected readings, films, slides, and musical selections.
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HUM 222 - Modern West Through Writers Eyes
(3 Credits)
The class focuses on the historical circumstances surrounding five of the major literary periods after the Middle Ages: Renaissance, Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. It aims to equip students with a general understanding of both western history after the Middle Ages and the path that has brought western culture - its literature, philosophy, and art - to its present state.
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Information Technology |
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IT 253 - Presentation Design
(3 Credits)
This course covers the use of the Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2016 application which students are likely to encounter in their business careers. This course provides a thorough and complete coverage for the learning objectives for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) PowerPoint 2016 Exam (77-729). Students will learn MS PowerPoint by using real world examples and labs. This course utilizes SAM 2016 and is applicable to the SAM 2016 License & Certification Program. (Formerly ITG 153)
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IT 349 - Advanced Spreadsheet Concepts
(3 Credits)
This course will further enhance Microsoft Excel skills by utilizing case problems from the business world. Through problem solving and decision making, students will be able to make informed analytical decisions. This course utilizes SAM 2016 and is applicable to the SAM 2016 License & Certification Program.
Prerequisite(s): ITG 149
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IT 353 - Project Management with MS Project
(3 Credits)
This course will show you how you can manage your projects with Microsoft Project 2013, which will allow you to manage your projects efficiently and effectively. The course will show you how to control project work, schedules, finances, and keep project teams aligned. Student will learn through labs and projects. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Project 2013 Exam (74-343).
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IT 440 - Web Applications
(3 Credits)
The course provides an understanding of the tools and develops practical skills for developing a variety of business applications over the Internet. In addition to acquiring basic skills for navigating the Internet and creating a personal electronic presence on the Web, the students will develop an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in e-banking, e-commerce, e-publishing and e-advertising, electronic shopping and distribution, e-marketing, social networking and more. The course also explores several of the problems surrounding e-business applications such as security and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): IT 353
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IT 450 - Advanced Information Technology
(3 Credits)
This IT capstone course aims to increase students’ productivity by providing the skills and knowledge from the concentration to produce effective business projects. In addition, topics such as social networking, small business publications, photo editing, presentation graphics, multimedia, image processing, demo production and web design will be discussed.
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IT 608 - Managerial Decision Modeling
(3 Credits)
This course examines the use of technology in today’s management environment. The role of computer modeling that will assist individuals or groups make decisions, particularly in the operations function, will be discussed. Heavy emphasis will be placed on using spreadsheets to solve many problems faced by businesses. Topics such as linear programming, simulation, decision theory, and inventory control will be explored in detail. The Internet will be utilized to demonstrate many of these techniques.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 598 (formerly MAT 598) or equivalent
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IT 645 - Database Management Systems
(3 Credits)
This course studies the analysis, design, and implementation of databases and their applications. Students develop data analysis skills and techniques necessary for proper decision making. The entity-relationship data model and the semantic object model are examined and the relational data model is utilized for database design. Form and report generation and analysis are investigated. Security and integrity constraints, SQL, and distributed database management systems will also be discussed.
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IT 646 - Technology of Electronic Commerce
(3 Credits)
This course provides an understanding of the Internet technologies and explores the business implications of these developments. The focus is on the technological aspects of the electronic commerce. The course provides an understanding of the tools and practical skills for building electronic commerce applications over the Internet. In addition to acquiring basic skills for navigating the Internet and creating a personal electronic presence on the WWW, the students will develop an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in electronic publishing and advertising, electronic shopping and distribution. The course also explores several of the problems surrounding electronic commerce such as security and encryption. The course uses a combination of lectures, classroom demonstrations, self learning, case studies, computer lab sessions, and project work. Basic computer literacy is expected. A willingness to experiment with and explore this emerging technology is necessary.
Prerequisite(s): IT 645 is recommended, but not required
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IT 647 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
(3 Credits)
This course is a study of the concepts and tools involved in the top-down approach to information systems design and project management. Tools include the HIPO technique, data flow diagrams, standard flow charts, hierarchy charts, decision tables; entity-relationship diagrams, questionnaires, Gantt charts, and project management and evaluation techniques. Students will use the tools to analyze and design an actual information system or database system.
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Information Technology - General |
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ITG 148 - Desktop Applications - MS Word
(3 Credits)
This course, along with its companion course, ITG 149, required of all students, covers the use of the Microsoft Office Word 2016 application which students are likely to encounter in their business careers. This course also provides a thorough and complete coverage for the learning objectives for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word 2016 Exam (77-725). This course utilizes SAM 2016 and is applicable to the SAM 2016 License & Certification Program.
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ITG 149 - Desktop Applications - MS Excel
(3 Credits)
This course, along with its companion course, ITG 148, required of all students, covers the use of the Microsoft Office Excel 2016 application which students are likely to encounter in their business careers. This course provides a thorough and complete coverage for the learning objectives for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel 2016 Exam (77-727). This course utilizes SAM 2016 and is applicable to the SAM 2016 License & Certification Program.
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ITG 325 - Database Applications with MS Access
(3 Credits)
This course prepares students to use information technology efficiently and effectively in the decision-making process. This course provides a thorough and complete coverage for the learning objectives for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access 2016 Exam (77-730). This course utilizes SAM 2016 and is applicable to the SAM 2016 License & Certification Program.
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Law |
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LAW 301 - Constitutional Law
(3 Credits)
This course examines the legal environment established by the United States Constitution, including relations between state and federal government and the separation of power between branches of the federal government. The course also examines specific issues related to due process and judicial review, equal protection under the law, and individual rights.
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LAW 302 - Criminal Law
(3 Credits)
This course provides students with comprehensive coverage of the principles of criminal law, including principles of criminal responsibility, and the purposes, requirements, and limitations of criminal law. The course also addresses the mental and physical elements of crimes, crimes against persons, against property, against public orders, as well as the variety of criminal defenses.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 250, PSY 160
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LAW 411 - International Law
(3 Credits)
This course provides an introduction to sources of international public law, relationships between stakeholders, and issues of jurisdiction. Sources of law examined include treaties, executive agreements, and customs; stakeholders include states, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations; jurisdictional issues include the role of tribunals, arbitration systems, and the International Court of Justice. Specific focus is placed on the role of international law in the United States, and the use of force among states.
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LAW 412 - Cyberlaw and Ethics
(3 Credits)
This course examines the legal and ethical environment arising from the use of the Internet and other interactive communication technologies. The course reviews legal frameworks that are evolving for arbitrating issues involving copyright, intellectual property, privacy, free speech, and contracts. In addition, the course highlights ethical issues in the use of computer systems.
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LAW 431 - Business Law I
(3 Credits)
An introduction to the sources of American law; the federal and state court system; the judicial process; the law of torts and crimes. Greater emphasis, however, is placed on the formation, operation, and discharge of contracts; the law of sales; commercial paper and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 176 , MGT 303
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LAW 432 - Business Law II
(3 Credits)
This course continues the student’s in-depth analysis of business law by examining topics in government regulation, consumer protection, bailments, agency, real property, wills, trusts, labor, employment laws, and international law.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 431 or consent of instructor.
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LAW 701 - The Legal Environment of Business
(3 Credits)
This course provides a practical approach to the structure and function of the legal system from the perspective of the professional non-lawyer. While noting our legal heritage, there is a strong emphasis on the basic legal rules that most impact business today. The course will adopt a traditional case focus for the unique needs of students incorporating up-to-date topics. In addition, students will also be exposed to various ethical issues relating to the business environment.
Prerequisite(s): none
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Management |
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MGT 300 - Special Topics in Management
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide in-depth study of one particular component of Management. Topics may vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 303 or permission of instructor.
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MGT 303 - Management and Organizational Behavior
(3 Credits)
This course examines human behavior within organizations through the perspective of the individual, through formal and informal groups, and through the organization. Theories developed by Maslow, McGregor, Herzberg, McClelland and others will be explored along with how they can be applied in the current business environment. Topics such as inter-group behavior, perception, communication, decision making, leadership skills and the influence of the environment will be analyzed in the course. Case studies and experiential exercises are utilized throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161
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MGT 304 - Business Ethics
(3 Credits)
This course will give students a background in ethical reasoning and theories and will apply these theories to specific moral issues in business, using current cases and practices. Emphasis will be placed on the ethical decision process rather than presenting “right” answers
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MGT 310 - International Business Management
(3 Credits)
Virtually every business management decision being made today is influenced by global events, and any naive thinking about international politics, economics, cultures, exchange rates and foreign competitors can have quick and adverse effects on a firm’s bottom line. The objective of this course is to provide relevant theoretical and practical insights to management students so that the real world of global business is better understood. This course explores the nature, scope and environment of international business today. Emphasis is placed on national and international forces influencing and directing international business challenges, opportunities, and problems that these forces bring with them.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 303
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MGT 320 - Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
(3 Credits)
This course examines the role of effective business practices in terms of business innovation and entrepreneurial activities. Successful new ventures, as well as seasoned organizations, invest in, harness and nurture their capabilities with a profit and market driven methodology. They then execute effective innovation processes resulting in new business policies, market approaches and processes, leading to new products and new and innovative venture strategies. Topics covered will include product, service and operational innovation, new product development, and organizational structural issues leading to effective and dynamic design models that are effective in a post brick and mortar business and market environment.
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MGT 342 - International Human Resource Management (HRM)
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide undergraduate students with a critical understanding of the strategic human resource skills required in the 21st century international marketplace. This class will explore issues related to effective management of international human resources in both a multinational environment and smaller organizations. Focus areas include strategy, recruitment and selection, performance management and compensation, management development, and the role of organized labor. In addition, the course demonstrates how an appreciation of international cultures impacts HRM.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 303 or MGT 310
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MGT 347 - Technology in HR Today
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the technical skills required for the 21st century human resources environment. This course explores the role of HR in a technology-driven environment: HRIS systems in corporations, online recruiting, information age responsibilities of HR, online legal environment for HR, role of IT in training and IT-driven changes to HR operating systems. Computer lab exercises, case studies and experiential exercises are utilized extensively in the course. (One-week seminar format)
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MGT 400 - Independent Study in Management
(3 Credits)
Students with a special interest in a particular topic or area may apply to study under the individual direction of a faculty member. Independent study applicants must submit an application, including an outline of the proposed project, to the appropriate faculty member. All independent studies must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and are restricted to eligible Juniors and Seniors.
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MGT 428 - Human Resource Management
(3 Credits)
This course provides a basic understanding of the management and empowerment of human capital and provides the foundation for the HR concentration. Topics include talent management; training and development; human resource issues in organizational restructuring and the role of HR in corporate and business strategy development and implementation. Emphasis is placed on the external environment and the trends impacting the management of human resources today.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 303
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MGT 435 - Special Topics in HRM
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to cover a variety of topics to meet and anticipate the changing needs of the dynamic HRM environment that exists in the business arena. Modules will be drawn from such current topics as the role of social media on HR, the impact of globalization, the role of technology in shaping the workforce and the workplace, performance management, diversity management, and cultural issues.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 428
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MGT 456 - Management Internship
(3 Credits)
Internships with participating companies provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study. This practicum encourages students to utilize their acquired knowledge and skills in the working world. Enrollment is restricted to Juniors and Seniors with proven academic success. Students must submit an application to Career Services who is responsible for coordinating the work assignment. Approval is granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs who is responsible for reviewing the term paper and who is responsible for submitting the course grade. Course evaluation is on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 428
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MGT 457 - Management Internship
(3 Credits)
Internships with participating companies provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study. This practicum encourages students to utilize their acquired knowledge and skills in the working world. Enrollment is restricted to Juniors and Seniors with proven academic success. Students must submit an application to Career Services who is responsible for coordinating the work assignment. Approval is granted by the Academic Dean who is responsible for reviewing the term paper and who is responsible for submitting the course grade. Course evaluation is on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 428
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MGT 462 - Entrepreneurship
(3 Credits)
This course focuses on providing students with the information and methodologies needed to completely utilize financial and accounting tools with a focus on the challenges and specific needs of entrepreneurial ventures. This course emphasizes the importance of managing cash flows, ratio analysis, pro forma development, basic contract and general business structuring and implementing a business venture plan and/or strategy. Students will identify sources of information and engage in the process of understanding and gathering information from sources such as financial statements, inclusive of corporate 10Q and 10K filings. Students will review, study and evaluate business models of some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs as well as the world’s most successful organizations. They will explore corporate business models, financial structures and learn to identify resource requirement methodology as well as resource allocation. They will establish risk assessment models and gain a clear understanding of revenue streams to include asset diversification and asset utilization. This course consists of readings, group activities, discussions, lectures, student presentations and in-depth casework.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305, FIN 333, MGT 303
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MGT 468 - Talent Acquisition and Management
(3 Credits)
The methods and techniques by which employees are recruited and selected for organizations are explored in the broader context of the challenge of talent management in this course. Strategic human resource staffing is emphasized. Topics include the external environmental influences on organizational staffing needs, external and internal recruitment methods, selection devices, interviewing approaches, decision making, orientation, and retention.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 428
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MGT 472 - Managing Entrepreneurial and Small Firms
(3 Credits)
This course examines the role of effective business management practices in entrepreneurial ventures and small firms. Successful new ventures, as well as small organizations require a unique and innovative approach from leaders, managers and key stakeholders. These firms typically provide an opportunity to manage and lead all aspects of the organization. Unlike many large organizations, every aspect of these firms can be very engaging, challenging and hands on in all or many of the enterprises functions. Every aspect of the organization, from planning, human resource management, marketing and overall production, distribution and daily management can, and generally is, within the daily function of managers as well as leaders.
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MGT 481 - Operations Management
(3 Credits)
An examination of the important concepts and techniques of operations management in various organizations, such as banks, factories, retail stores, hospitals, offices, etc. This course covers typical aspects of managing operations such as capacity planning, scheduling, inventory control, and quality control. Management tools such as linear programming, forecasting, CPM/PERT, and queuing theory will be explored in detail.
Prerequisite(s): STA 326 , MGT 303
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MGT 492 - Business Policy and Strategy
(3 Credits)
Capstone course in management dealing with management policies and strategies with emphasis on managerial decision making and the solution of problems that cross major functional areas in business. Course enrollment is limited to seniors.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 303 , FIN 333 , MKT 305 , ENG 465 is recommended as a prerequisite or a co-requisite.
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MGT 608 - Operations Management
(3 Credits)
This course examines the operations function within the organization from the perspective of the decision maker. Topics such as forecasting, statistical quality control, inventory control, and project management will be studied in detail. Techniques such as linear programming and simulation will be utilized to solve real-world problems in the field. Case studies and journal articles will be used throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 598 (formerly MAT 598) or equivalent.
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MGT 609 - Service Firm Management
(3 Credits)
This course examines the management function from the perspective of a service organization. Topics to be explored include designing the service delivery system and the service facility, managing supply and demand of the service, service quality, and queuing theory. Case studies and journal articles will be used throughout the semester.
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MGT 610 - Contemporary Management Theory
(3 Credits)
The course examines human behavior within organizations through the exploration of the theory, concepts and application of contemporary managerial issues. Topics include change management, employee engagement, emotional intelligence, talent management, conflict resolution, ethics, leadership, human capital management and other soft skill requisites for today’s competitive environment. Case studies and experiential exercises are utilized extensively throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 598 (formerly MAT 598) or equivalent.
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MGT 611 - Organizational Development and Change
(3 Credits)
The organizational concept of change is extensively explored in this course. The examination is conducted on both a macro level (addressing organizational theory) and a micro level (examining aspects of individual and group change/motivation). Organizational culture and intervention strategies are explored. The role of internal and external change agents is examined. Skills required in facilitating change are examined.
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MGT 617 - Social Entrepreneurship
(3 Credits)
Social Entrepreneurship is an emerging and rapidly changing business field that examines the practice(s) of identifying, starting and growing successful mission-driven for profit and nonprofit ventures, that is, organizations that strive to advance social change through innovative solutions. This course is designed to help students gain in-depth insights into economic and social value creation across a number of sectors/areas including poverty alleviation, energy usage, health related issues, environmental issues and sustainability. Through case studies, lectures, and class discussions, students will learn to think strategically and act opportunistically with a socially-conscious business mindset. Topics will include problem/opportunity assessment, acquiring the necessary resources to grow a social enterprise, and the tradeoffs between social and financial returns on investment. Students will also gain exposure to various social organizational models that are making tangible and potentially scalable progress.
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MGT 647 - Human Resource Information Systems
(3 Credits)
This business-oriented information systems course prepares students to leverage technology and information systems efficiently and effectively in the HR arena. Numerous software programs will be explored to assist in the talent management and performance management functions within organizations. Additional topics include video interviews, using social media, privacy issues, and confidentiality of HR data in organizations today. The emphasis is on the use of information to make informed decisions.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 650
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MGT 650 - Strategic Human Resource Management
(3 Credits)
This course examines the role of managers in fulfilling HR functions in the organization as well as the strategic role of the HR department. Students explore the legal environment of human capital management, the challenge of talent management, job analysis, job design, recruitment, compensation systems, performance management approaches, retention, employee rights, and the role of HR in restructuring. Using a systems perspective, the role of human resources as a strategic business partner within the firm is the central theme.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 610
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MGT 655 - Statistical Applications for Management
(3 Credits)
This course examines the role of statistics in the field of management and will focus on using statistics as a decision making tool in a business environment. Topics such as probability distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and regression will be studied in detail. Computer software for statistical analysis will be utilized throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 598 (formerly MAT 598) or equivalent.
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MGT 662 - Organizational Talent Acquisition
(3 Credits)
This course analyzes the complexities of staffing today’s organization. Emphasis is placed on the selection, placement, and promotion of employees on all organizational levels. Specific attention is also given to the talent management challenge of employee retention and engagement. Macro and micro approaches are taken with an overall focus on changing environmental trends, talent flow, fair employment practices and legislative measures.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 650
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MGT 663 - Training and Development
(3 Credits)
The focus of this course is on the theory and practice of training and developing the human resources of organizations. Internal and external approaches to training are explored with particular attention to the variety of approaches in delivering the training. The application of adult learning principles and the development of learning objectives are analyzed. Specific topics include needs assessment, development/creation, delivery, and evaluation of training programs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 650 or equivalent.
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MGT 664 - Total Compensation Management
(3 Credits)
This course provides an in-depth analysis of appropriate strategic compensation systems. An overview of the theoretical, legal, and practical bases for total rewards management is emphasized. Specific topics include the alignment of total compensation and performance management, employee motivation, wage and salary administration, job evaluation, pay-for-performance strategies, executive compensation packages, non-financial compensation, incentive plans, employee benefit plans and employee assistance programs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 650
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MGT 667 - Leadership
(3 Credits)
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of leadership. Students will be armed with a theoretical knowledge base of leadership, from a general definition to different styles and types. Case studies will be used to identify organizational needs for different styles and types of leaders and differentiating leadership from management. From the theory of leadership, the student will move to the practice of leadership, examining the role of leader in strategic planning, government relations, ethics, public policy and politics, decision making, fund-raising and other key topic areas.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 610
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MGT 695 - Seminar in Strategic Management
(3 Credits)
This course examines the role of effective strategy in assisting organizations to take a proactive stance with respect to the environment and competition. Topics include strategic posture, evolution versus formulation of strategy, strategy in the not-for-profit and government sectors, ethical issues and the role of culture. A strategic audit is performed in the field to apply the concepts being learned. Case studies are utilized extensively.
Prerequisite(s): Must be taken upon completion of most MBA courses.
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MGT 700 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
(3 Credits)
This is an advanced course of study that allows graduate students to examine business and organizational ethics in a broad social and societal context. While a number of actual business cases will be used, this is not, however, a study that will judge isolated actions. Participants will be required to focus on the larger corporate spectrum in terms of the relationship that exists between a business enterprise, its stockholders, other stakeholders, and the communities in which they operate. Subject areas covered will include ethics (organizational, professional, and personal), corporate mission statements, moral and ethical development within the organizational setting, corporate culture and governance, and the application of ethical analysis and audits. It is expected that each graduate student will gain an in-depth understanding of the role that business plays in society. It will be very important for each participant to understand the role that society plays within the confines of the business environment and the impact that societal trends have on a complex and integrated business world. As an advanced level course, each participant will be required to understand the nature and complexity associated with an environment in which business and society must not only coexist, but must do so in a manner that benefits rather than disrupts the other.
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MGT 701 - Current Topics in Management
(3 Credits)
This course examines the changing role of management in the 21st century. The new challenges faced by managers today are the primary focus. Traditional management principles are presented as a fountain for understanding how work is accomplished in organizations. The interaction of managers in dealing with others (both inside and outside the organization) is emphasized. Topics will include the new employment contract, the role of change, diversity, creative problem solving, and the fall of the command and control manager in changing organizational structures. While lectures are utilized to present basic information, this course is designed to be highly interactive. Experiential exercises, cases, and class discussions are used extensively. This course requires full participation by each student in the learning experience.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 610
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MGT 702 - Employee Assistance Programming
(3 Credits)
This course provides an in-depth look at current management strategies for coping with troubled employees in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on the structure, philosophy, and economics of employee assistance programs. Addictions, mental health disorders, gambling, violence and other relevant workplace problems will be discussed, with strategies for management intervention. Techniques for management evaluation of programming will also be emphasized.
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MGT 703 - Group Dynamics and Social Processes
(3 Credits)
Explores the dynamics that occur in small groups. In addition to learning how to lead and facilitate groups, students will acquire an advanced understanding of theoretical constructs such as membership, norms, communication, and leadership. Group research methodologies and the principles on which they are based are also covered.
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MGT 705 - Global Issues
(3 Credits)
This seminar will examine a number of cultural and business related issues taking place within the new global and developing world. Students will be asked to participate in a number of discussions involving the global marketplace, in terms of cultural issues, societal trends and the many issues affecting international business practices. This class will focus on areas such as South Africa, Asia, Latin American, West Africa, Europe, East and West Germany and the global economic and social impact of European unification. Participants will be asked to review general business practices, international affairs, trade issues, cultural standards/norms and societal and cultural issues affecting the developing world with specific applications associated with contemporary business interests.
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MGT 706 - Team Dynamics
(3 Credits)
The course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of how to effectively work in groups and teams. The effectiveness of interpersonal skills is stressed in a diverse workplace today. The course includes an analysis of group communication theories, conflict, collaboration, leadership, new organizational structures within which teams operate and compensations systems for a team environment. Case studies and experiential exercises are utilized extensively throughout the course. This is a one week seminar for graduate students.
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MGT 708 - Creative Problem Solving In Business
(3 Credits)
This course examines the critical role of creative problem solving as a complement to rational problem solving in the business arena. Topics will include an exploration of lateral thinking, metaphorical thinking, humor, brainstorming, right-left brain thinking, overcoming negative personalities who resist new approaches, and the benefits of creative approaches. The course will be presented in an experiential format with a focus on self-discovery through self-assessments. Group creative problem solving will be explored extensively. Specific applications of how companies are successfully utilizing creative approaches in various functional areas of business will be discussed.
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MGT 712 - Project Management
(3 Credits)
This course examines the important concepts and techniques of project management in various organizations. This course covers typical topics of managing projects such as planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities. Management tools such as CPM, PERT, risk analysis and project crashing will be explored in detail. Case studies will be utilized to examine project management in practice.
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MGT 713 - Forensic Analysis of Organizational Failure
(3 Credits)
This course will explore organizational failure in terms of what transpired, what led to failure, the organizational methodology that preceded the failure and the opportunity(s) that existed that could have delayed and/or eliminated failure as an option. The underlying theme this course will explore is one of organizational continuity. While organizations have an innate ability to not only survive but thrive, this course will study individual cases of immense corporate and organizational failure. The outcome(s)/objective(s) will be to study those actions that led to failure so that participants can understand what action(s) can or should be avoided.
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MGT 714 - Intercultural Communication in Business
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to establish and maintain positive business relationships across cultures. Students will consider key aspects of intercultural communication theory such as proxemics, haptics, perception, formal and informal language, nonverbals, styles of argumentation, direct and indirect communication, power distance relationships, and high/low context cultures. Students will then apply that theoretical knowledge to practical business situations both within and across companies and cultures.
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MGT 715 - Creating and Leading New Ventures
(3 Credits)
The objective of this course is to examine the environment of entrepreneurship from types of opportunities to understanding how the opportunity pursued affects planning. The course will provide student experiences in entrepreneurship - including guest speakers and entrepreneurial concepts that will help develop entrepreneurial skills. Course assignments will also give students the opportunity to develop a greater self-awareness regarding his/her “fit” with entrepreneurial environments and activities. The student will be challenged to generate ideas and learn the process of determining the distinction between such ideas and pursuit of actual venture opportunities.
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MKT 300 - Special Topics in Marketing
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide in-depth study of one particular component of Marketing. Topics may vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305
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MKT 305 - Marketing Management
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to present the terminology, concepts, basic problems and practices of the marketing environment to students taking their first marketing course. Moreover, this course introduces students to marketing strategy and the principles governing it. It encompasses the major factors involved in the marketing process and an examination of micro and macro environmental forces affecting this process, exploring it from the marketing strategy viewpoint. Since marketing is a very dynamic subject, this course requires the constant addition of information on current and new marketing strategies. Thus it is a survey course with a very strong focus on the principles of marketing and their application and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 202, PSY 160 , SOC 161 , ENG 176 . It is recommended that Management and Marketing Management majors earn a grade of 70% or higher for successful completion of the course.
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MKT 352 - Consumer Behavior
(3 Credits)
This course examines why consumers act the way they do in the marketplace. Psychological and sociological influences are studied with respect to their effects on consumer behavior. The consumer decision making process is evaluated from an individual and group perspective. The ultimate goal of the course is to connect what one learns about consumer behavior to the making of sound marketing decisions.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305
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MKT 386 - International Marketing
(3 Credits)
This is a managerially oriented course, with an overall objective of developing analytical skills as applied to international marketing. Moreover, this course introduces students to the principles of international marketing. Students gain an understanding of the economic issues driving companies to market internationally. They learn to analyze the global market environment and to formulate and evaluate global market strategies. What is an international marketing strategy? Who uses it? What roles does it play in the organization? This course examines environmental factors affecting marketing management, and is designed to enable students to develop skills to make marketing in the global context. How to find new markets? How to overcome barriers that hinder implementation of marketing programs, etc.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 303 , MKT 305 , MGT 310
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MKT 400 - Independent Study in Marketing
(3 Credits)
Students with a special interest in a particular topic or area may apply to study under the individual direction of a faculty member. Independent study applicants must submit an application, including an outline of the proposed project, to the appropriate faculty member. All independent studies must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and are restricted to eligible Juniors and Seniors.
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MKT 456 - Marketing Internship
(3 Credits)
Internships with participating companies provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study. This practicum encourages students to utilize their acquired knowledge and skills in the working world. Enrollment is restricted to Juniors and Seniors with proven academic success. Students must submit an application to Career Services who is responsible for coordinating the work assignment. Approval is granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs who is responsible for reviewing the term paper and who is responsible for submitting the course grade. Course evaluation is on a pass/fail basis.
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MKT 457 - Marketing Internship
(3 Credits)
Internships with participating companies provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study. This practicum encourages students to utilize their acquired knowledge and skills in the working world. Enrollment is restricted to Juniors and Seniors with proven academic success. Students must submit an application to Career Services who is responsible for coordinating the work assignment. Approval is granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs who is responsible for reviewing the term paper and who is responsible for submitting the course grade. Course evaluation is on a pass/fail basis.
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MKT 461 - Promotion Management
(3 Credits)
The study of an integrated program of advertising, personal selling, public relations and sales promotion designed to present a company and its targeted consumers. An effective promotion strategy designates the role of communications in achieving an organization’s marketing objectives, and students will analyze successful strategies and create promotional plans adhering to the framework studied in this course.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 303 , MKT 305
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MKT 474 - Sales and Sales Force Management
(3 Credits)
This course emphasizes the link between the determinants of sales performance of the sales force on the one hand, and the actions that sales managers can take to direct, influence and control that performance on the other. The course focuses personal selling techniques and the interrelated sequential process, each of which influences the various determinants of sales person’s performance. The course focuses on the formulation and implementation of a strategic sales program and the evaluation and control of sales force performance.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 303 , MKT 305 . Replaces MKT 418.
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MKT 615 - Marketing Strategies
(3 Credits)
Marketing Strategy is a dynamic area of study. Unpredictable forces in the social, political, legal and economic systems create ongoing challenges for today’s marketing managers. Marketers must focus on market opportunities while being sensitive to issues of quality, ethics and technology. This course is designed to fully integrate the impact of the forces of the business environment in a comprehensive framework that includes traditional marketing concepts as well as marketing strategies that emerge over time. The students of this course will learn the fundamentals of developing and implementing marketing strategies.
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MKT 626 - International Marketing
(3 Credits)
The course is a systematic treatment of marketing on a global scale. It is advanced and managerially oriented, with an overall objective of developing analytical and decision-making skills in international marketing. The course examines specific issues involved in entering overseas markets and in conducting marketing operations on an international as opposed to a “domestic” scale. Attention is focused on cultural similarities and differences and the variability of the marketing environment around the world; the basics of international trade and economics; and managing the major elements of the international marketing process.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 615 or equivalent.
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MKT 627 - Current Topics in Marketing
(3 Credits)
The marketing environment is changing fast. These new marketing changes signify a brand new world of proliferating opportunities and proliferating threats. Technological advances are a double-edged sword. They create opportunities and they destroy opportunities. Savvy companies recognize that a major revolution is taking place in markets and marketing. This course will cover current-event articles, case exercises, marketing Internet resources/helpful sites, and videos to illustrate how current developments in marketing and marketing concepts affect the real business world. The course will also show how the World Wide Web and E-Commerce are dramatically altering the marketing landscape. At the same time, this course continues to build on fundamental principles of marketing.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 615 or equivalent.
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MKT 653 - Advanced Consumer Behavior
(3 Credits)
This course examines consumer evaluation of purchasing alternatives and decision making and the marketing organization’s role in influencing those decisions. Further, students will explore contemporary customer-centered marketing approaches directed at building consumer loyalty. An organization-wide perspective will lead students to recognize internal as well as external organizational issues that ultimately impact consumer decision making.
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MKT 701 - Video Communication in Business
(3 Credits)
This course provides an introduction to the study and practice of Internet video communication such as YouTube primarily from a business marketing perspective. Using a rhetorical and case studies approach, the course closely examines such factors as audience, market, and purpose as the foundations for effective video communication on the Internet. The course includes hands-on computer-lab work using video equipment, software tools, and Internet platforms. Students work together to produce short videos that are designed to achieve a specific business objective.
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MAT 109 - Basic Algebra
(3 Credits)
This introductory course is designed for those students with little or no previous experience in algebra. Emphasis is placed on the basic concepts found in algebra, including operations with signed numbers, fractions, properties of real numbers, order of operations, inequalities, evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions, solutions to linear equations with applications, exponents, polynomials, and factoring.
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MAT 111 - College Algebra
(3 Credits)
A course which is designed to enhance the student’s essential algebra skills. Topics include linear equations and applications, inequalities, graphing, exponents, polynomials, factoring, and rational expressions. Applications in the real world are emphasized. The TI 83 graphing calculator is used.
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MAT 136 - Precalculus
(3 Credits)
A focus on functions: notation, graphs, manipulation, evaluation and interpretation. Word problems involving functions are explored in depth with stress placed on interpretation of solutions. Algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions are included. Techniques to simplify expressions and equations involving functions are investigated. Students assess and analyze problems, prepare and implement plans of action, interpret results and revise plans of action in an organized format. Group work and written communication skills are encouraged. The graphical calculator plays a significant role, particularly for its programming and graphing capabilities.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 111 or equivalent
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MAT 234 - Finite Mathematics
(3 Credits)
This course is divided into three parts. Part I is a study of logic, with emphasis on logic operations, truth tables, arguments, and analyzing arguments with truth tables. Part II introduces the student to sets, basic counting techniques and probability topics. Part III covers the method of linear programming, presenting both the graphical method and the simplex method. Special topics such as Markov chains will be also introduced. The graphical calculator TI 83 is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 136 or equivalent
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MAT 298 - Calculus I
(3 Credits)
The students will be introduced to calculus and its application in various areas. Business applications will be emphasized. After a review of functions, limits and continuity will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on differential calculus and a variety of advanced applications in business and other areas and topics will complete the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 136 or equivalent
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MAT 299 - Calculus II
(3 Credits)
The students will be introduced to integration, numerical integration, and applications of integrations. Special topics and applications to business and finance will be covered. An introduction to differential equations and applications to continuous probability models will complete the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 298 or equivalent
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PHL 233 - Logic and Critical Thinking
(3 Credits)
Designed to help one argue on behalf of one’s beliefs so that other people will take one seriously. The argument may be something as abstract as truth or as concrete as an increase in salary. When one asks for an extension on a paper, applies for a job, proposes marriage, or recommends any change that involves others, one puts oneself in a position that requires critical thinking. Critical thinking enables a person to distinguish between beliefs based on matters of taste, preference, and wishful thinking and beliefs based on good reasoning and solid evidence.
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PHL 250 - Introduction to Philosophy
(3 Credits)
A focus on selected major philosophers and the classic issues they confront including man’s freedom, God’s existence, the nature of evil, and the limits of knowledge. Students will be introduced to the variety and complexity of philosophic thinking, both classic and contemporary.
Prerequisite(s): HUM 103 , HUM 104
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PHL 348 - Ethics
(3 Credits)
A focus on selected major schools of ethical thought, including egoism, utilitarianism, and duty-based theories. Students will be encouraged to gain an awareness of the moral dimension of their own lives as they explore such topics as justice, rights, responsibility, authority, punishment, and the good life.
Prerequisite(s): HUM 104
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PSY 160 - Introduction to Psychology
(3 Credits)
An introduction to the field of psychology, its theories, principles, and concepts. The course examines the role of psychology in influencing human behavior, the process of learning, development, adjustment, and perception.
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PSY 201 - The Biological Foundations of Behavior
(3 Credits)
This introductory course explores the relationships between behavior and human biological systems including the brain, the nervous system, and hormones. This course will include topics such as the roles of the nervous system, nerve cells, and the impact of drugs on their functioning. Students will explore both normal and abnormal functioning of the body.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or consent of the instructor.
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PSY 262 - Human Sexuality
(3 Credits)
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of sexuality in our society. Students are given an historical overview of attitudes, an understanding of reproductive and sexual functioning and anatomy, and an extensive analysis and investigation of research and conflicting findings on sexuality as a social problem.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or consent of the instructor.
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PSY 285 - Current Topics in Psychology
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to be a free-flowing class that invites speculation about social and personal issues. You, the student, are expected to make the investment of effort and critical reasoning necessary to fully comprehend and suggest answers to the many varied topics. This course should help you connect and integrate information from diverse research areas.
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PSY 301 - Developmental Psychology
(3 Credits)
Human Growth and Development studies the life span of the individual, tracing the changes occurring from conception to death. Several basic themes of development are examined including the interaction of heredity and environment, physical growth and development, social factors, changes in personality, self concept and emotional growth.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or PSY 160
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PSY 302 - Positive Psychology
(3 Credits)
This course provides an in-depth overview of the rapidly growing field of positive psychology. Human resiliency, coping, strengths, resources, and wellness are all central to the field of positive psychology, an area of scientific study dedicated to maximizing human potential, well-being, and happiness. The course focuses on the psychological aspects of a fulfilling and flourishing life. Other topics include optimism, self-esteem, empathy, friendship, love, achievement, creativity, spirituality, and humor.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
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PSY 303 - Psychology of Money
(3 Credits)
Why do some people become misers and others gamblers, spendthrifts and tycoons, and why do some people gain more pleasure from giving away money than from retaining it? Comprehensive and cross-cultural, The Psychology of Money integrates fascinating and scattered perspectives from many disciplines to investigate the influences of money on our behavior and psyches. Including the most recent material to date, the course draws from sources as diverse as anthropology, history and psychology. The student will come away not only with a better understanding of how and why people think about, feel toward, accumulate and spend money, but why its discussion has so often been considered “taboo”.
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PSY 305 - The Troubled Employee
(3 Credits)
This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of job-related emotional problems and the counseling tools and skills to effectively deal with them. Topics of study will include alcohol and drug problems, anger at work, stress, directive and non-directive counseling, and coping skills for the worker.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or consent of instructor.
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PSY 307 - Current Topics in Gender
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to introduce students to the psycho-sociological analysis of sex and gender in American culture. As part of this course, students will learn about the various conceptualizations of sex and gender and the theoretical and methodological issues relevant to gender studies. Students will develop an understanding of the relations between men and women, how these relations have changed over time, and how they are imbedded in social institutions such as families, and the legal, economic, and educational systems. By taking this course students will gain an appreciation of the sex and gender differences in health, career, aging, and demography as well as the diversity of experiences among men and women. This course will provide a broad interdisciplinary examination of issues involving gender such as reproductive rights, gender and body image, power differentials, the origins of patriarchy, and social class.
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PSY 311 - Social Psychology
(3 Credits)
Social psychology is the scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. This course focuses on the consequences of social influences on individuals and the way that they understand the world; on social interaction between and among people; and on group processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 or consent of the instructor.
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