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Management
  

  • MGT 361 Coaching: Interpersonal Skills and Practices

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the growing field of business, organizational and personal coaching with a primary focus on learning   interpersonal coaching skills and concepts. Topics will include: specific communication skills of a coach, interpersonal coaching tools, developmental models of change, common coaching issues, the stages and structures of coaching, and solution-focused coaching methods. Class structure will include: demonstrations, experiential practice and learning, and guest lectures from successful coaches (depending on their availability). May be used as a management, industrial / organizational psychology or conflict resolution certificate elective option. This course combines lecture, experiential learning activities and cyber-enhanced learning modalities. It is taught so that students will utilize theory in class activities that illustrate coaching concepts and teach coaching skills. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: PSYCH 361 . Formerly: MGT-396N.


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  • MGT 362 Developing Strategies for Competitive Advantage

    3 unit(s)
    Covers the development and implementation of strategies for gaining competitive advantage. Students will consider the strategic problems encountered by top-level managers in a competitive global market from an integrated perspective. They will learn varied approaches to analyzing strategic situations, developing a competitive strategy and managing policies to implement these strategies, including controlling organization-wide policies, leading organizational change and the allocation and leverage of resources. Students will consider such emerging topics as competitive dynamics, technology-based competition, business-governmental relationships, corporate social responsibility and cooperative strategy. This is the capstone MBA class and should be taken in the last term of the MBA program. Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 , OP 300 , MKT 300  and FI 300A .


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  • MGT 363 Executing Strategic Initiatives

    3 unit(s)
    This course covers the development of a strategy and its execution. Students will be asked to develop ideas and determine which one best fits a viable opportunity. Students will be expected to craft a workable strategy and communicate this strategy to functional areas within an organization. They will be challenged to engage and succeed in a functional environment and to align functional plans with an organization strategy. A final element of the course is the presentation of an organization strategy, supported by functional plans, which have generated a real product or service. Formerly: MGT-396SI.


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  • MGT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Management

    1- 6 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in management. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • MGT 398 Internship: Management

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in management. They are responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • MGT 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): completion of six graduate seminars in the advanced program; consent of the department.


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Marketing
  

  • MKT 100 Principles of Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of marketing. Students will learn about price policies, channels of distribution, promotion techniques, the management of products and services and marketing research. The course also covers the impact of government regulations and competitive practices, integration of marketing with other activities of the business enterprise, and strategic implications of marketing actions.


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  • MKT 102 Consumer Behavior

    3 unit(s)
    Investigates the cultural, psychological and behavioral factors affecting consumers’ actions and the demand for consumer products and services. Students will learn the impact of consumer behavior on the marketing strategies of firms and the role of marketing in shaping consumer demand. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 .


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  • MKT 103 Marketing Research

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the research methods and techniques applicable to problem solving in marketing. Through a project-based class, students will learn to prepare a market research proposal, gather survey data, statistically analyze results and present a professional report. This class emphasizes the importance of marketing research in domestic and international markets. Students also gain a sound knowledge of internet-based research tools. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100  and MATH 40 .


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  • MKT 105 Integrated Marketing Communication

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes the total range of activities involved in marketing communication: advertising, selling, sales management, public relations and sales. Students will learn strategies and tools to develop favorable inter- and intracompany relationships. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 .


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  • MKT 120 Business Marketing and Sales

    3 unit(s)
    Covers the development and application of marketing and sales principles and skills in the business-to-business setting. Students will learn how to analyze business buying behavior. Topics include industrial product planning, channel decisions, promotional applications and pricing practice in the business-to-business context. Students will learn the techniques of good selling skills and the techniques for organizing, staffing, motivating and evaluating the sales force. They will learn about customer relationship management and the common kinds of CRM software. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 .


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  • MKT 124 International Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Identifies international marketing opportunities; the impact of varying cultural, economic, legal and political environments on marketing strategy; technical and financial features; determinants and principles of foreign marketing policy as they relate to domestic marketing practice. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 .


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  • MKT 197 Internship: Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive work experience in marketing. Students will be responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department chair.


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  • MKT 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in marketing. The department chair will select topics. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • MKT 199 Directed Study in Marketing

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • MKT 300 Marketing Management

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on marketing management and problem solving. Topics include methods for managing product positioning, pricing, distribution and external communications. Students will learn about customer behavior, demand determination and marketing research. They will be exposed to marketing in a variety of contexts such as for-profit, nonprofit, Internet and the global context. Emphasis is on developing fully integrated marketing programs as well as interfunctional coordination. The case method is used. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: MBA 320 .


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  • MKT 302 Communications and Presentations

    3 unit(s)
    Develops effective listening, writing, verbal communications and presentation skills for managers and business professionals.  Focuses on both traditional in-person and online presentation and communication skills and covers digital, social, visual and mobile communications. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: MBA 302 .


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  • MKT 305 Integrated Marketing Communications

    3 unit(s)
    Enables students to prepare, present and manage an integrated marketing communications plan using a blend of advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, direct marketing, Internet techniques and related marketing tools. Through case studies and practical exercises, they will learn how to reach appropriate market targets in the most cost-efficient and measurable way. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100  or MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 307 Sales Promotion and Sponsorships

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on how to achieve marketing objectives through direct inducements that offer an extra value or incentive for a product/service to ultimate consumers, sales force or distributor as well as through special events, sports, and causes, which together form a multi-billion dollar industry. Students will learn how to help an organization of any size develop closer relationships with target markets as well as trade partners and how to enhance the value of marketing communications strategies. Through lectures, case studies, and practical exercises they will learn how to incorporate sales promotion activities into an Integrated Communications plan, how to plan an event, create pricing and location strategies, and how to cost effectively promote them. Sponsorship development will be studied from the points of view of both event planner and corporate sponsor. Emphasis throughout will be on integrated marketing communications. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 308 Integrated Marketing Communications Strategy & Implementation

    3 unit(s)
    Students review the principles and methods of integrated marketing communications (IMC) and learn to implement IMC methods in an organization. Each student will prepare an integrated marketing communications plan for an organization. Students must demonstrate competence in research, analysis, strategy development, communications and media planning, and IMC program development and evaluation. Uses cases. Restricted to students in the master of science in integrated marketing communications program. Should be completed in the final nine of the program only. Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 .


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  • MKT 320 Contemporary Public Relations

    3 unit(s)
    Provides a conceptual framework for understanding public relations and its role in present-day social and business environments. Discusses the evolution of public relations practice from its beginnings to its present professional status. Emphasizes both the principles as well as the nuts and bolts of planning and implementing a public relations campaign, including planning, selecting and developing appropriate publicity tools and evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Students will also learn techniques for managing the public relations function within organizations, the public relations process, as well as professional and legal issues. Prerequisite(s): Students must pass the Graduate Writing Proficiency Exam or complete ENGL 201 Graduate Writing  with a grade of B or better before registering for this course.


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  • MKT 321 Direct and Database Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Covers the planning, design, and execution of direct marketing programs, including methods for utilizing databases and targeting techniques. Students will learn how to design direct mail, telephone, catalog, e-mail and Web-based marketing programs for consumer goods, services and industrial markets. They will learn the principles of database design for marketing and the basic techniques of statistical analysis for targeting, utilizing case studies and guest speakers. Excel spreadsheet program will be used. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300  and MATH 40 .


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  • MKT 322 Social Media and Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Class immerses students in the marketing application of social media and other newly emerging media channels. Course covers the planning and integration of social media into marketing plans. Students will learn to set objectives, develop social marketing plans, integrate social media into overall marketing and communication plans, measure program results, utilize new media technologies and about the macro-environmental issues affecting social media. The class includes hands-on development of social media tactics and channels. This may require students to set up individual social media accounts. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300  


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  • MKT 323 Search Engine Marketing - Design, Implementation and Optimization

    3 unit(s)
    This project-based course covers the planning, design, implementation and optimization of search engine marketing campaigns, including methods for improving organic rankings (SEO) as well as paid search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns. Students build upon the principles of digital marketing to design and implement internet-based marketing programs for consumer goods, services, non-profit and industrial markets. Student teams will collaborate with a client to design and execute a paid search engine marketing campaign with an assigned budget, while using analytic tools for monitoring and optimizing. The Google Online Marketing Challenge and/or a client-sponsored campaign will be used as the basis for this course. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300  required; recommended MKT 321  or MKT 352 


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  • MKT 324 Web and Social Network Analytics

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the practice of analytics. Students will be introduced to traditional media analytics, social media analytics and web analytics using the R language. Students will learn skills, methods and tools necessary for analytical work in a broad variety of businesses situations with a range of data structures. Students will learn how to acquire information in a variety of forms - such as text (newspaper articles, blog posts and social messages) and numbers (from web analytics) - and transform them into data, which they will be able to analyze applying statistical methods with the help of R. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to complete basic media analysis as part of marketing, or competitive research; to run methodologically sound analysis of social media; to report on web analytics; and to apply basic statistical concepts to a variety of analyses. Prerequisite(s): MATH 240 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: MSBA 324 .


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  • MKT 325 Brand and Product Management

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the field of brand management including product management, brand positioning and building, measuring and managing brand equity over time. This course utilizes classic and current consumer and B-to-B case studies of leading marketers and their strategies for effectively building and managing products and brands. Topics include customer focus, brand positioning and identity, creating points of difference and competitive advantages, marketing communications and messages including the Internet and building customer loyalty. Covers building brand portfolios, sub-brands and line extensions and distribution strategies. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 326 Managing Public Issues: Consumer Affairs and Government Relations

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the techniques for monitoring social issues, as well as the role public relations plays as a management function to advise and guide upper management in the organizational decision-making process. Students will learn about environmental scanning, stakeholder analysis and issue management, and will gain knowledge of programs and methods for establishing and maintaining proactive relationships with community and governmental organizations. Prerequisite(s): MKT 320  (formerly PR 320). Students must pass the Graduate Writing Proficiency Exam or complete ENGL 201 Graduate Writing  with a grade of B or better before registering for this course.


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  • MKT 330A Principles of Writing and Storytelling for Marketing Communications

    3 unit(s)
    This course develops students’ ability to write clearly and persuasively in the formats most frequently used in marketing, public relations, and communications. Students identify and hone their own unique writing style and method, which they can adapt for different brands, audiences, platforms, and formats. This class focuses on writing speed, clarity, brevity, and style, as well as proven persuasive writing techniques such as storytelling. Students will learn to write a variety of marketing material for both traditional and digital media. This portfolio of written works can then be shown to prospective employers or clients. Prerequisite(s): Students must pass the Graduate Writing Proficiency Exam or complete ENGL 201 Graduate Writing  with a grade of B or better before registering for this course.


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  • MKT 331 Business-to-Business Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Provides a strategic view of industrial and other business-to-business marketing. Students will gain experience in solving marketing mix problems over the product life cycle and will learn about the impact of technology, derived demand, complex buying processes and customization. They will study the impact and use of business e-commerce exchanges and other web-based techniques. The case method is used. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 332 Sales Management

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the operating and management problems of sales-management executives. Students will learn how to relate the sales function to other functions of business and will study techniques for estimating sales potential, forecasting sales, manning territories, and selecting, training, supervising and compensating the sales force. They will learn about sales force automation tools, including web methods. Case method used. Corequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 333 Media Relations and the Professional Spokesperson

    3 unit(s)
    Provides knowledge and skills for interacting with the media. Students will study the definition of news and its role in the management of a business. They will learn techniques for planning and executing successful editorial approaches including placement of news releases with print and electronic media, management of the news event, and effective strategies for corporate spokespersons when meeting the press. Prerequisite(s): MKT 320  (formerly PR 320). Students must pass the Graduate Writing Proficiency Exam or complete ENGL 201 Graduate Writing  with a grade of B or better before registering for this course.


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  • MKT 334 Services Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the distinctive aspects of service organizations including the importance of service quality and how marketing goals, mixes and strategies are tailored accordingly. Students will learn about new developments in the marketing of services, including the Internet, and how they apply in different settings, including financial, professional and not-for-profit. Case studies are used. Corequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 335 New-Product Decisions

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the issues, strategies and approaches associated with developing, introducing and managing new products and services. Students will learn methods for identifying business opportunities, market segmentation, idea generation, concept development and testing, market testing and introductory market programs. Case studies are used. Corequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 336 Marketing Research

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the principles and techniques of marketing research, with emphasis on survey methods. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the planning and execution of market-research projects, including the acquisition and analysis of both primary and secondary data; use of statistical methods; questionnaire design; interview methods, including the Internet; and testing and communication of results achieved. Case materials are used. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100  or MKT 300  and MATH 40  or MATH 240 .


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  • MKT 337 Marketing Strategy and Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Studies strategic and operational aspects of the marketing plan for consumer, industrial and service industries; formulation of top management strategic goals; and all elements of the annual marketing plan, including management summary, background data, quantitative objectives and implementation. Also covers planning for long-range market development. Case studies are used. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 338 Consumer Behavior

    3 unit(s)
    Studies the influence of consumer behavior upon marketing-management strategy; examines behavioral concepts as they relate to the buying situations, types of consumer research instruments and types of marketing issues. Focus on use of consumer-behavior knowledge in realistic action-oriented situations, readings and case materials. Corequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 339 Advertising Strategy

    3 unit(s)
    Covers the uses of various media in formulating an overall consumer-communication strategy, with an emphasis on consumer-targeting techniques and media-mix programming. Students will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of differing types of advertising vehicles, including the Internet, in reaching the target audience. The course uses a variety of readings and case materials. Corequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 343 International Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the following processes: estimates of market potential, pricing and distribution strategies; the role of communications in serving markets outside theed States, serving these markets through branches, the Internet, warehousing operations, international brokers and traders and foreign affiliates; analyzing markets in countries with different cultural, political and economic characteristics. Reviews marketing and distribution methods in selected US and foreign companies.


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  • MKT 352 Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    3 unit(s)
    The nature of digital marketing and e-commerce is constantly evolving and key issues change rapidly. This course will examine timely concerns at the intersection of marketing and technology. Emphasizes marketing but gives due attention to enabling technology and selected new media. Students will learn how Internet marketing works, how e-commerce business models interact and how to integrate online and offline marketing. Topics include basic Internet technology for marketers, buyer behavior online, online privacy and security issues, online branding, website design and customer interfaces, public policy for digital interaction, web analytics, online payments, electronic marketing techniques such as banner advertising, outbound e-mail and paid search advertising. Analyzes how integrated multi-channel marketing works and examines emerging electronic media. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in marketing. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • MKT 398 Internship: Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in marketing. They are responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): at least 15 completed in the Advanced Program and permission of the department chair.


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  • MKT 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): completion of six graduate seminars in the Advanced Program and consent of the department chair.


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Master in Business Administration
  

  • MBA 300 Management and Leadership

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces management and leadership theory and knowledge. Develops analytical and decision-making skills, and organizational knowledge. Explores basic concepts of management and leadership and how organizational context impacts managerial and leadership actions. Available only to MBA students. Corequisite(s): ACCTG 201 , ECON 202  and MATH 240   Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LEAD 300 .


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  • MBA 301 Personal Leadership

    3 unit(s)
    This course focuses on building strong self-awareness of strengths, opportunities for development, values, and professional goals. Students develop skills in emotional intelligence, difficult conversations, and personal power. Available only to MBA students. Corequisite(s): MBA 300 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LEAD 301 .


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  • MBA 302 Communications and Presentations

    3 unit(s)
    Develops effective listening, writing, verbal communications and presentation skills for managers and business professionals. Focuses on both traditional in-person and online presentation and communication skills and covers digital, social, visual and mobile communications. Corequisite(s): MBA 300 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: MKT 302 .


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  • MBA 303 Teams in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    This hands-on course develops skills needed to be a successful team member and team leader. Students learn and apply the tools and techniques necessary to design, establish, and maintain high performing teams within organizations. Corequisite(s): MBA 300 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LEAD 303  and MGT 300 .


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  • MBA 310 Context of Business

    3 unit(s)
    Provides the framework for understanding the critical impact of the international, legal, political, social, environmental and cultural roles played by the business enterprise in conducting its business. Focuses on the obligations of the individual, managers and the corporation as a whole. Available only to MBA students. Prerequisite(s): MBA 300 . Corequisite(s): MBA 301 , MBA 302  and MBA 303 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: MGT 345 .


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  • MBA 311 Strategic Analysis and Design

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces strategic analysis and design techniques from an integrated perspective. Addresses the roles that functions within an organization play in strategy formulation and implementation. Students will perform analysis and develop strategy in response to external and internal business environment. Examines the implications of strategy on the outcome of business entities. Available only to MBA students. Prerequisite(s): MBA 300 . Corequisite(s): MBA 301 , MBA 302  and MBA 303 .


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  • MBA 320 Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces marketing concepts and marketing-related business solutions. Students will learn about market research and customer behavior, the design of marketing strategies, and marketing mix components including product policy, pricing, distribution and marketing communications. Explores the role marketing plays in growing a business in collaboration with other business disciplines and in a cross-functional environment. Available only to MBA students. Corequisite(s): MBA 310  and MBA 311 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: MKT 300 .


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  • MBA 321 Finance

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the concept of financial analysis in management decision making. Explores the financial techniques in analyzing business health, risks and returns, and capital investment decisions. Introduces valuation models and their roles in financial and business decisions. Available only to MBA students. Corequisite(s): MBA 310  and MBA 311 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: FI 300A .


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  • MBA 322 Operations

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the concepts and practices of managing business operations in producing the firm’s goods and services with emphasis on how the operations function contributes to the achievement of its strategic objectives. Investigates how the operations function works with other business functions to achieve system-wide optimization. Introduces management concepts and techniques used in the design and development of goods and services, facility layout and location selection, operations planning and control, design and operating efficient supply chains, and in applying continuous process improvement techniques and technologies. Introduces operations management issues such as just-in-time and lean production systems, flexible production systems, agility, mass customization, process reengineering, and quality management programs. Available only to MBA students. Corequisite(s): MBA 310  and MBA 311   Cross-listed with and equivalent to: OP 300 .


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  • MBA 323 Information Technology

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the managerial aspects of information technology in business organizations, including governance models for business and management of technology assets. Analyzes how information technology can help improve productivity and efficiency of different functions within an organization to enhance performance. Examines emerging technology trends. Explores the use of information for improved decision-making and discusses the security challenges, privacy issues, and ethical conundrums facing managers in the digital enterprise. Available only to MBA students. Corequisite(s): MBA 310  and MBA 311  


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  • MBA 350 Business Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Develops the skills needed to create effective strategic business plans that integrate all functional aspects of a business entity. Students will practice multiple strategy development and implementation exercises that address business issues with increasing complexity. Available only to MBA students. Prerequisite(s): MBA 320 , MBA 321 , MBA 322  and MBA 323 


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Mathematics
  

  • MATH 10 Introductory Algebra

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the concepts of elementary algebra. Topics include fundamental operations, the real number system, linear equations and inequalities, linear systems, polynomials, quadratic equations and graphs. Intended for students with little algebraic background. See Math Placement Test  for more information.


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  • MATH 20 Intermediate Algebra

    3 unit(s)
    Continues MATH 10 . Examines the concepts of equations (linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational and algebraic) and inequalities (linear and quadratic), linear and nonlinear systems, functions and graphs. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in MATH 10  (or its equivalent) or satisfactory results on the Mathematics Placement Test. See Math Placement Test  for more information.


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  • MATH 30 College Algebra

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the concepts and techniques of advanced algebra including algebra of functions, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and linear and nonlinear systems. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in MATH 20  (or its equivalent) or satisfactory results on the Mathematics Placement Test. See Math Placement Test  for more information.


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  • MATH 40 Statistics

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the concepts and techniques of elementary statistics. Topics include collection and analysis of data, probability distributions (normal, binomial and Poisson), confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation and computer applications. (CAN STAT 2) Prerequisite(s): MATH 20  (or equivalent).


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  • MATH 104 Applied Regression Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Applies multiple regression and correlation analysis to forecasting (in particular, managerial interpretation of the regression equation) using a case study approach. Other topics include: time-series analysis and regression of time-series data. Prerequisite(s): MATH 40 .


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  • MATH 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Mathematics

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in mathematics. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • MATH 199 Directed Study in Mathematics

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • MATH 240 Data Analysis for Managers

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the importance data analysis plays in managerial decision making. Real-world data using spreadsheet applications and add-ins will be used throughout the course. Covers data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics, regression analysis, model building and time series modeling. Prerequisite(s): MATH 20  or MATH 30 .


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  • MATH 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Mathematics

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in mathematics. Topics are compiled and selected by the department coordinator. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Other prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • MATH 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student to study in a focused area under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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Operations and Supply Chain Management
  

  • OP 100 Principles of Operations Management

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the processes and techniques relating to both manufacturing and service systems. Emphasizes the systems approach to the efficient allocation of resources within the firm. Students will learn about the challenge of managing people, equipment and materials to jointly achieve organizational objectives. They will have the opportunity to use relevant computer applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH 40 .


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  • OP 108 Supply Chain Logistics

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the business application of the integrated functions of logistics within the supply chain, including: transportation, warehousing, materials handling, packaging, inventory control, customer service, and logistics information systems. The role of government will be examined, and costing and pricing practices within the supply chain will be studied. Students will discover how logistics and the supply chain play major roles interacting with production, marketing and finance within the firm, and extend to suppliers, customers and others outside the organization.


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  • OP 113 Import/Export Fundamentals

    3 unit(s)
    Emphasizes the practical aspects of import and export operations. Students will study the start-up and operation of an export department, the administration of international transactions, letters of credit and other forms of payment, collection methods and shipping procedures. Documentation, export regulations, import customs clearance and other government requirements will also be examined.


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  • OP 121 Production Planning and Inventory Control

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the design, development, implementation and management of production planning systems, including master production scheduling, aggregate planning, material requirements planning, capacity and inventory planning and production activity control. Students will be exposed to contemporary approaches such as just-in-time, theory of constraints and the relationship of enterprise-level planning and control systems to the overall materials flow.


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  • OP 124 Business Process Improvement

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the concepts and techniques used by manufacturing and service firms in improving their business processes. Students will learn how to design and implement process improvement programs employing such techniques and philosophies as total quality management (TQM), statistical quality control, business process reengineering (BPR), Kaizen, innovation, just-in-time systems, process audit and process flowcharting.


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  • OP 164 Purchasing and Materials Management

    3 unit(s)
    Reviews basic purchasing, including organizational policies and procedures, development of requirements and specifications, bid and proposal preparations, selection and evaluation of suppliers, quality assurance and inspection, negotiations, materials management and legal considerations. These concepts will be applied to commercial, industrial, and government contracts administration. Students will relate Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Uniform Commercial Code to the purchasing function. Students will also review the special problems encountered in global sourcing and negotiation practices in a world-wide setting.


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  • OP 197 Internship: Operations Management

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive work experience in operations management. Students will be responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • OP 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Operations Management

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in operations management. Topics will be selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • OP 199 Directed Study in Operations Management

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • OP 300 Operations Management

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces operations as a functional area of management and explores its links with other key functional areas of the firm. Students will learn about the acquisition and allocation of resources, product and process design, process improvement techniques, supply chain and materials management, operation of the production system and technology deployment to support and improve the entire value chain. Both manufacturing and service systems will be explored. Students will be introduced to contemporary operations management issues, such as just-in-time systems, flexible production systems, agility, mass customization, process reengineering and quality management programs. Prerequisite(s): MATH 40  or MATH 240 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: MBA 322 .


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  • OP 301 Sustainable Supply Chain Operations

    3 unit(s)
    Designed to develop advanced skills in sustainable global supply chain management (GSCM). Focuses on how to acquire resources, produce products and services, and deliver them to customers with minimal environmental impact, while assuring maximum customer satisfaction and healthy organizational profits. Students will learn about the significant opportunities that GSCM has for sustainable development and key factors that are influencing them. Included will be incorporating sustainability into both product and service design and sustainable best practices in the areas of energy conservation, recycling and reuse. Addresses four interrelated areas of the supply chain: 1) upstream activities of manufacturing product, 2) downstream activities involving the usage of the products until finally consumed, 3) within-the-organization relating to green design, green packaging and green production and 4) logistics involving just-in-time, fulfillment and quality management connections to environmental criteria. The combined impact of these functions is focused on creating customer, economic, employee and social value for the business. Corequisite(s): OP 321 


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  • OP 302 Quality Management and Process Improvement

    3 unit(s)
    Presents a systems approach to the collaboration of all functions in an organization to attain a customer oriented quality operation and to maintain appropriate process improvement programs. The focus of the course is on the roles of customers, vendors, workers and management in setting and achieving quality and process improvement goals. A special emphasis is given to leadership skills, team dynamics, training and motivating employees and process improvement techniques such as business process reengineering (BPR), Kaizen, total quality management (TQM), statistical process control, continuous process improvement, just-in-time systems (JIT) and innovation.


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  • OP 303 Managing Innovation and Technology

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the theory and practice of managing innovation and technology and their role in competitive business situations. Students will examine the strategic and managerial issues related to the adoption and implementation of new technologies and to the innovation process. Product, process and information technologies will be covered through case studies, readings and class discussions. Emphasis will be placed on technology planning, development and acquisition, and managing the technically-oriented business functions.


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  • OP 305 Supply Chain Management Technology and Information Systems

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces supply chain management as a key business process for successful enterprises, and the enablement provided by information systems and technology in its evolution. The requirements for advanced, demand driven supply chains that provide rapid order commitment and responsive replenishment will need process alignment and contemporary information technology such as automatic data collection, advanced planning systems and linked communications, in addition to automation technology such as robotics. This course will use case studies, real-world examples and projects to teach the applications of the advanced information systems and technology that are required to enable the supply chain management process of successful companies.


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  • OP 320 Strategic Sourcing

    3 unit(s)
    Examines purchasing management’s role in global supply chain management to accomplish the organization’s strategy for a competitive advantage. Included are defining the requirements for materials and services, spend analysis, selecting, evaluating and developing global suppliers, establishing the correct types of trust-based supplier relationships, utilizing technology effectively and making fact-based decisions. Teaches the integration of purchasing with the other activities in global supply chain management to create a systems approach from resources to consumption. Future issues of resource opportunities, transportation issues, government regulations, environmental obligations, contract management and fair labor practices will be covered. Corequisite(s): OP 321 


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  • OP 321 Supply Chain Planning and Control

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the components of global supply chain management (GSCM) and its role in modern product and service based organizations using industry accepted models such as SCOR from the Supply Chain Council. Covers the determination of GSCM goals and objectives, strategy, macro process design, and level of competence required to accomplish the organization’s business strategy. Studies the determination and alternatives in the design of the technology, personnel, and infra-structure resource networks to enable supply chain competence. Develops materials and capacity plans. Establishes effective control of process execution in sourcing, production and logistics through performance evaluation. Promotes performance improvement through programs and best practices such as demand driven operations. GSCM focus areas are covered so students can select the correct elective courses in this program. This class must be taken first in the concentration.


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  • OP 323 Supply Chain Logistics Management

    3 unit(s)
    Studies the role of transportation and warehousing activities that impact the movement and storage of materials and services in the supply chain between suppliers, manufacturers and retailers. Students will examine the physical, economic, and functional characteristics of the major transportation modes as well as the increasing intermodal and global trends in logistics. Course includes the growing role of outsourcing to third party logistics providers. They will review the integration of transportation, warehousing, order processing, inventory control, materials handling, and customer service with the other components of the global supply chain.


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  • OP 329 Global Supply Chain Management Applications and Analytics

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces applications and issues in supply chain management of international trade operations in sourcing, production, logistics, services and customer service. These complex practices and procedures to support international trade management will be explored including import-export, risk management, regulations, transportation, foreign currency, information, and off shoring using current content, cases and real-world examples. Key analytical methods such as total landed costing and strategic profit modeling will be taught as tools for decision making. Students will work on a personal term project involving an aspect of international supply chain management of their interest. Should be taken as the final course in the concentration. Prerequisite(s): OP 321 


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  • OP 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Operations and Supply Chain Management

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in operations management or supply chain management. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • OP 398 Internship: Supply Chain Management

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in operations management. Students are responsible for their own placement in an internship approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course, and a written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair or program director.


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  • OP 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. Prerequisite: completion of six graduate seminars in the advanced program and consent of the department. This course may be taken more than once for credit.


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Organizational Leadership & Human Skills Development
  

  • OLHS 110 Emotional and Social Intelligence at Work

    3 unit(s)
    This course develops the student’s understanding of the primary and secondary components of emotional and social intelligence and how they are applied in the workplace and in the context of professional relationships.  Students explore the research behind emotional and social intelligence and the value and importance placed on exercising workplace emotional and social intelligence within and beyond organizational settings. Students identify their own levels of emotional and social intelligence and how they can further develop and apply both in a variety of business and non-business contexts. Specific applications are made to workplace relationships, communication, team collaboration, diversity, managing conflict, and leadership.


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  • OLHS 111 Engagement, Thriving, and Well-Being in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the importance of workplace engagement and how engagement is connected to and informs morale, the ability to thrive, and overall individual and team performance. Students identify the factors and conditions that are necessary to build and sustain engagement. The topics of applying strengths, making a contribution, professional development, autonomy and problem solving, recognition, and meaning and purpose with one’s work are explored. The meaning and significance of work and the workplace are explored as well as insights about the leadership and management practices that enhance and support engagement, thriving and the well being of people in organizations.


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  • OLHS 112 Building and Sustaining Team Cohesiveness

    3 unit(s)
    This course develops the student’s understanding of the process and components involved in building and sustaining team cohesiveness leading to team performance and results. Using an assessment that measures team performance, research, and practitioner-based practices students learn how critical stages such as trust building, mastering conflict, building commitment, peer-to-per accountability each contribute to the achieving of results. Students learn how to create the climate for the behaviors to be developed. Students build a familiarity with the importance of team membership and how cohesive teams benefit team membership and contribute to organizational performance.


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  • OLHS 113 Managing Conflict and Crucial Conversations

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the how conflict can be framed, understood, addressed, and managed within organizational settings. This includes building a perspective of conflict as an opportunity to build clarity, understanding, and alignment between people, within teams, and organizations. Students will also learn how to conduct or hold crucial conversations in a situation characterized by conflict, misunderstanding, and mistrust. Students will explore approaches to conflict that are relational, organizational, and ideological. This will include understanding how conflict is viewed and experienced within people, different organizational cultures, and across cultural boundaries.


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  • OLHS 114 Leading Effectively Locally and Globally

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the importance of leading others using influence and persuasion in a variety of settings and positions within organizations. Students will gain strategies, tools, and resources for how to influence others to move toward a common goal or shared objective. This course will examine selected leadership approaches as well as explore the importance of motivation, empowerment, credibility, building engagement, morale, and trust between leaders and followers and between and amongst followers. This course will provide an understanding of how to practice leading and leadership, in both formal and informal settings, that is based on the needs of those who are being lead and the needs of the larger team, department, organization, and community.


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  • OLHS 115 Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the meaning of diversity and inclusion and how both impact people, their sense of meaning and belonging, influences performance, and creates values and norms within organizational cultures. Students will gain an understanding of how current issues of diversity and inclusion are experienced within communities of diversity and how organizations leverage comprehensive diversity initiatives to build and sustain a competitive advantage. Special attention is directed toward understanding inclusivity and how it is experienced by members of communities of diversity. Diversity and inclusivity will be examined from both a national and global perspective.


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  • OLHS 116 Innovation and Creativity in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    In this course students will understand the value of innovating, creating, and design thinking in organizations and how to approach their work and the work of the organization using their own creative potential to design innovative solutions to the challenges they face. Students will explore specific innovation skills and learn new ways of perceiving and tackling challenges. They will gain tools to leverage new opportunities in collaboration with others and within the context of a business setting. Students will become familiar with the principals of design thinking and how to apply these principles into professional and personal situations and dilemmas inside of and beyond organizations.


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  • OLHS 117 Adaptability and Agility in a Disruptive World

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores how change, as experienced through volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, impacts employees, organizations, and the global community. Special focus will be on the impact of rapid and unpredictable change and the importance of building adaptive capacity to more effectively navigate that change within and beyond organizations. Students will understand how to approach complexity and how to be receptive and open to new, unpredictable, and evolving outcomes and connections that can impact organizations and those who work within them.


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  • OLHS 118 Leadership and Transformation Through Relationships and Communities

    3 unit(s)
    This course focuses on the integration and demonstration of what student’s have learned across the topics of leadership and the human skills explored in the degree through the completion of a culminating project. Using a consultative approach, students are asked to analyze specific organizational situations, make recommendations and apply solutions drawn from the knowledge and expertise acquired throughout their course of study in the degree. Students will work with a mentor or advisor to secure feedback and lessons learned on each of their consultative recommendations that can be carried forward into their respective organizations.


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Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 50 Professional and Personal Ethics

    3 unit(s)
    How should one solve serious ethical problems in professional life? How should one make sense of the problem? Are there rules that can be followed? Should simply obey the law? Are there any ‘right’ answers at all? Should one follow one’s conscience? Or, is it just a matter of opinion what one should do? This course will study how to approach answering questions like these. We will study how to reason about and how to attempt to resolve moral problems in professional life and personal life. Specific attention will be paid to: 1.Conceptual tools and theories for identifying, framing and analyzing moral problems. 2.Different ways of thinking about our professional lives, our goals and ourselves. 3.Methods and principles that will help us address moral problems in business case studies related to whistle-blowing, conflict of interest and finance.


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  • PHIL 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Philosophy

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in philosophy. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • PHIL 199 Directed Study in Philosophy

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Project Management
  

  • PM 180 Project Management

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces project management tools and techniques and the problems associated with bringing projects in on time and within estimated cost. PERT/CPM, resource leveling, team dynamics and cost estimates will be employed. Students will learn how to develop project proposals and project reports.


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  • PM 340 Introduction to Project Management

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the principles and techniques of directing and controlling resources for a fixed-term project established for the accomplishment of specific goals and objectives, including issues pertaining to engineering, construction and large-systems development projects. Covers the manager’s responsibility, use of systems analysis, scheduling and control of project operations, planning, executing, budgeting and staffing; and the manager’s role in leadership, motivation, communication, conflict resolution and time management. Class material will be integrated with the information in the PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), 5th ed. PM 340 is a prerequisite for any required course in the advanced program.


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  • PM 342 Agile Management for Project Managers

    3 unit(s)
    Managers in today’s complex, rapidly changing business environment must be able to effectively respond to change, learn consistently, make connections and understand context. This course uses presentation, interactive exercises and small-group work to explore Agile concepts, principles, roles and responsibilities, and practices. Students will get hands-on experience with Agile management tools and techniques, and gain an understanding of how Agile teams and projects work. Corequisite(s): PM 340 .


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  • PM 343 Advanced Concepts: Project Planning and Control

    3 unit(s)
    Presents an in-depth treatment of critical aspects of planning and control in modern project management. The locus of projects within the overall context of good business practice is emphasized, as well as the role of business analysis and the relevance of business needs. Project-planning issues addressed include project life cycles, constraints, the work breakdown structure, project plan and charter, project estimating, project budgeting and financial control issues and earned value analysis. The latest techniques in project risk management are explored through assessing and controlling of the risk variables with emphasis on project procurement management, solicitation and contracting issues. Project quality management is treated in depth, to include contemporary concepts, tools and techniques. Applications using computer-based software and case studies are drawn from various industries to illustrate the analytical, planning and control activities common to project management. Prerequisite(s): PM 340 .


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