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Course Descriptions

 

Language
  

  • LAN 215 - Conversational French

    This conversation class offers a practical introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students with no previous training in French, as well as near-beginners, in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. The course provides a comprehensive multi-media language-learning experience combining instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing with a focus on communicative French in a Francophone social milieu and awareness of Quebec culture.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 220 - Spanish II

    A continuation of Spanish I with further development of the four language skills and an understanding of the Hispanic world. Taught in Spanish. Lab or other outside activity may be required.
    Prerequisites: LAN-120
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 240 - Japanese II

    Compared to introductory Japanese, this second course emphasizes an increase in students’ active language skills (generating responses, initiating questions, initiating verbal exchanges. Students will be made aware of subtle cues for language as this course explores social situations, business situations and an awareness of appropriate degrees of formality. At the same time, Japanese II continues to give students practice in the foundation skills acquired in Japanese I and in particular the four skill areas of listening speaking, reading and writing.
    Prerequisites: LAN-130 or equivalent.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 249 - Japanese Language and Culture Experience

    Students will explore Japanese culture and the society through a 10 to 14 day trip to various locations in Japan. Students will learn about Japanese culture and history and use their already learned basic Japanese language in the previous course in a cultural immersion context.
    Prerequisites: LAN-130,Permission of Dean or Assistant Dean is required.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 260 - Arabic II

    Students learn to use the Arabic language at a level that lets them ask questions, count, shop and engage in polite conversation. Four skill areas will be taught: listening, speaking reading, and writing. Students will learn to comprehend excerpts from Arabic news media. Colloquial Arabic will be introduced.
    Prerequisites: LAN-160
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 310 - French III

    This course uses a multimedia, interactive and individualized approach to language study at the intermediate level. Its topics will be tailored to the student’s fields of interest focusing on practical communication, conversational listening, writing and reading skills. The course prepares students for social, travel and professional experience in French-speaking settings. In addition to these applications, the course prepares students to use French for access to the Web through an introduction to vocabulary idiomatic expressions and grammatical constructions appropriate to francophone environments. (The “intermediate level” referred to here corresponds to the published standards of the ACTFL, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.)
    Prerequisites: LAN-210 (minimum grade of C), satisfactory grade on,placement exam, or permission of Program Director,(Coordinator of Language Courses).
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 315 - French IV

    This fourth course in French expands the student’s speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities with the goal in of being an active and confident French language communicator. The goal is to help students become,”self-sufficient” as French speakers, with the ability to function in French-speaking environments, both professionally and socially. The course will prepare students to take the ACTFL exam for certification, if they wish to take it.
    Prerequisites: COMPLETE LAN-310, OR BY PERMISSION OF DEAN.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 320 - Spanish III

    Students who have studied Spanish for two or three years before college can start here to build linguistic competence and confidence. The course helps students understand Hispanic culture as they read and talk about vital issues. Classes provide frequent opportunities to converse in Spanish correctly. Late in the semester students give research presentations with a focus on a Hispanic country. Guest speakers address students on topics and current events important to the Spanish-speaking world. Highly interactive classes guarantee language practice.
    Prerequisites: LAN-220 or permission of the Program Director
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 325 - Spanish IV

    This fourth course in Spanish expands students active language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in order to be active and confident Spanish language communicators and conversant in a variety of situations, both social and professional. The goal is to help students become self-sufficient as Spanish speakers, with the ability to function in Spanish-speaking environments. The course will prepare students for to take the ACTFL exam for certification, if they wish to take it.
    Prerequisites: LAN-320
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 340 - Japanese III

    This third course in Japanese expands students’ active language skills (making comparisons expressing abstract ideas such as explaining one’s reasoning, making new use of words and structures already learned. Students will apply language concepts to be able to anticipate the response from an interlocutor. Students will develop writing and listening skills to be able to describe and record personal experiences and make a report of past events.
    Prerequisites: LAN-240,Permission of Program Director Required
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • LAN 345 - Japanese IV

    This fourth course in Japanese expands students’ active language skills. Students will apply language concepts to be able to anticipate the response from others. Students will develop writing and listening skills in order to be socially active.
    Prerequisites: LAN-340 and an interview with instructor
    Credits: 3
    CCM

Law
  

  • LAW 390 - Legal Studies Field Internship

    Students are placed in a law firm, agency or corporate legal department as a legal worker for 165 hours. Students will meet with the instructor each week to give progress reports on their work; discuss their role in the firm, their challenges and the problems of being a “non-lawyer” in the legal profession; and work on various skills neded by legal advocates. Written reports are submitted to the instructor at regular intervals. This course is to be taken during the final semester and only by students enrolled in the Paralegal/Legal Assistant program.
    Prerequisites: Paralegal majors only.,Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 4
    EHS

Legal Studies
  

  • LEG 100 - American National Government

    A general introduction to the institutions, ,processes, structure and problems that define,American national government. Topics include the,political spectrum; the functions and activities ,of the President, Congress, the judiciary,,elections, and political campaigns.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 110 - Introduction to Law

    This course introduces students to the structure,and function of the American legal system.,Students will survey major areas of substantive,and procedural civil and criminal law. Legal,vocabulary and electronic legal research and,analysis are emphasized.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 140 - Criminal Law

    Provides a comprehensive analysis of the ,fundamentals of substantive criminal law. Students,will learn the essential elements of crimes and,the rationale underlying criminal law. The nature,of jurisdiction, the criminal act, the criminal,state of mind and matters affecting responsibility,for criminal conduct are included. (Fall only)
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 160 - Contracts

    Students learn about fundamental principles,governing the formation, interpretation,,performance, and enforcement of contracts under,both the common law and the Uniform Commercial,Code. Topics include offer and acceptance,,consideration, breach of contract, defenses and,remedies.
    Prerequisites: LEG-110
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 170 - Torts

    Introduces students to the broad range of civil,wrongs known as torts. They will learn about the,civil law as it relates to assault, battery,,false imprisonment, trespass, negligence and,product liability. They will also learn about,various defenses to liability, such as necessity,,contributory and comparative negligence, immunity,and assumption of risk. Examines the differences,between a tort and a contract and a tort and a,criminal offense.
    Prerequisites: LEG-110
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 210 - Civil Litigation

    This course examines the requirements to file a,civil lawsuit. Topics include, but are not limited,to the court system, personal and subject matter,jurisdiction, pleading requirements, motion,practice, discovery, e-discovery, joinder, res,judicata and conflict of laws.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 220 - Bankruptcy: Debtors/Creditors Rights

    Studies the laws relating to consumers, debtor/,creditor relationships and bankruptcy. Examines,the legal remedies available to consumers.,Students will draft and analyze basic commercial,loan documentation; conduct investigations for,commercial cases, especially collection cases; and,draft and file proofs of claims and other,documents for bankruptcy cases.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 240 - Legal Analysis & Writing

    Teaches proper skills in legal writing,,culminating in the preparation of memoranda.,Students will learn the methods of citation and,develop the ability to analyze, interpret and,communicate information about facts and ideas.,Students will research projects and prepare,analyses of facts and ideas using legal principles,and citations. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: LEG-140, LEG-160, LEG-170.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 250 - Administrative Law

    Studies the nature and sources of administrative,law, special problems relating to administrative,law and the place of administrative action in,our governmental and legal systems. Students will,learn the nature of and limits on the functions,,powers and procedures of government, dealing with,such diverse issues as air-quality control and the,regulation of professions.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 260 - Family Law

    Studies domestic relations and family law. This,includes the substantive law of marriage,,adoption, divorce, annulment, separation, family,obligations, children’s rights, and procedural,laws concerning court proceedings. Also included,are experiences in the drafting of documents,and instruments relating to these subjects.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 270 - Real Estate Law

    A historical study of statutes and common-law,estates and interests. Emphasizes the roles of the,attorney and the paralegal and their relationship,in preparing property transactions and,conveyances, deeds, contracts, and leases;,drafting problems involving these various,instruments; and recording and searching public,documents. (Fall only)
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 310 - Wills, Trusts & Estates

    Examines the common forms of wills and trusts, the,legal principles involved, and the drafting of,documents by the paralegal. Studies the,administration of estates, the powers and trusts,law, intestacy and probate practice. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: LEG-210
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 330 - Business Organizations

    Emphasizes the function of the paralegal in the,formation of business entities, including sole,proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.,The fundamental principles of law governing each,entity are studied, and state and federal,regulations are examined.
    Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 340 - Legal Ethics

    This course examines the specialized ethical,rules of conduct governing attorneys and other,legal professionals. Topics include conflicts of,interest, confidentiality, client solicitation,,zealous representation, and the unauthorized,practice of law.
    Prerequisites: LEG-210, LEG-240, LEG-260, LEG-270,60 COMPLETED CREDITS.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 355 - European Union Law & Policy

    The course will be a survey of the legal origins,of the European Union and will focus primarily on,the process of harmonizing national laws of the,member states and economic integration in the,area of anti-trust and free movement of goods and,services, with a view to understanding the legal,identity of contemporary Europe.
    Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 360 - Environmental Law

    Environmental law is one of the most dynamic and,exciting areas of law, and it plays a pivotal,role in protecting the personal health and,welfare of all people, guiding economic,development and business life, and shielding our,most precious natural treasures and resources,from misuse or harm. Students examine a,representative selection of federal statutes and,regulations including, but not limited to the,National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered,Species Act, and Clean Water and Air Acts.
    Prerequisites: 60 completed credits and Legal Studies Major or Minor or,Environmental Policy Major
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 370 - Evidence

    Introduction to a detailed study of the rules of,evidence, their origin, history and application in,both court and administrative hearings and,proceedings.
    Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 390 - Legal Studies Field Internship

    Students are placed in a law firm, agency or,corporate legal department as a legal worker for,165 hours. Students will meet with the instructor,each week to give progress reports on their work;,discuss their role in the firm, their challenges,,and the problems of being a “non-lawyer” in the,legal profession; and work on various skills,neded by legal advocates. Written reports are,submitted to the instructor at regular intervals.,This course is to be taken during the final,semester and only by students enrolled in the,Paralegal/Legal Assistant program.
    Prerequisites: 60 completed credits.,LEG-340.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 410 - Constitutional Law

    Examines the U.S. Constitution as it has been,interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court over two,hundred years from an historical, political and,social perspective. Key topics include the,doctrine of judicial review, separation of powers,,freedoms of speech, press, religion, and rights,of accused and other groups.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3
    CE
  

  • LEG 430 - Software,Internet & Media Law

    This multidisciplinary course focuses on,specialized intellectual property issues specific,and unique to the electronic and media arts.,Topics include license agreements, patents,,copyrights, trademarks, jurisdiction, privacy,,fair use, and cyber torts.
    Prerequisites: 90 completed credits.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 440 - Workers’ Compensation Law

    This course examines the common features of state,workers’ compensation statutes including concepts,of compensable accidents, course of employment,,injuries arising out of employment, and,occupational disease.
    Prerequisites: LEG-340 and 90 completed credits.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 480 - Law in Context Seminar

    Students utilize learned principles of law when,analyzing and exploring current and emerging,legal issues of the day that they help select.,Students will further develop their legal,research, analysis and advocacy skills in several,areas of law. In addition to current hot topics,in law, students will explore emerging areas such,as animal rights law; food & drug law; and,sexuality, gender & the law, among others.
    Prerequisites: 90 credits completed, Legal Studies Majors only.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  

  • LEG 490 - Law in Context Seminar

    This course covers current topics of special,interest in the area of legal studies. This,course does not repeat material presented by,regular semester courses. Proposed topics include,elder law; animal rights law; food & drug law;,maritime law;,sexuality, gender & the law; and secured,transactions among others.
    Prerequisites: 90 completed credits.,LEG-210, LEG-240, LEG-260, LEG-270
    Credits: 3
    EHS

Management
  

  • MGT 100 - Bldg Business/Global Environment

    Any new business shares some common activities such as designing innovative products, raising capital, acquiring customers, managing the work and identifying growth opportunities. This course takes an entrepreneurial approach to building a business in the global environment.Students will work on the development of one or more business concepts both individually and as part of teams. Through projects, they will develop an understanding of all business functions such as management, marketing, finance and production along with an introduction to the career opportunities available to them through Champlain College’s “clusters” of career-focused courses.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 123 - Entrepreneurial Concepts

    For Non-business majors curious about business and entrepreneurship, MGT 101 explores basic business concepts, primarily in marketing and finance, using familiar, real world situations. Students will gain a basic knowledge and vocabulary useful to thinking about businesses including their own business opportunities. Students will gain an appreciation of the excitement and creativity to be found in business formation and growth and develop a path to learning more about business.
    Prerequisites: 15 completed credits,Non-Business Majors Only
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  

  • MGT 210 - Mgmt & Organization Behavior

    Covers basic principles and functions of management with an emphasis on the behavioral aspects. Management theory and practices, as well as fundamental functions of planning organization, leading and controlling are covered.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 220 - Retail Management

    An introduction to the methods of successful retail-store management. Topics include store location decisions, organization, merchandise management, buying, controlling, pricing, sales promotion, legal issues, staffing, credit policies and store security. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: MKT-110
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 230 - Financial Systems for Management

    Students will learn about the financial operations and analysis tools of any business or organization and their role in the success of the enterprise. Students will learn how to read and interpret financial statements and how to apply cost accounting theories and methods. They will gain a general knowledge about operational and capital budgeting processes and how to apply financial goals to departments and units and monitor financial performance against those goals.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 240 - Financial Management I

    Discusses the financial activities of businesses and their relationships to other phases of the organization. Emphasizes the acquisition and use of short and intermediate term financing. Topics include organizational form, taxes, financial analysis, budgeting, cost-volume-profit relationships, capital expenditures and management of current assets. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 260 - Project Management & Team Leadership

    Introduces the skills of project management to define a project’s scope, specifications and assumptions, and develop a work breakdown structure using various methodologies. Students gain an understanding of the value of time lines and Gantt charts and utilize a leading project management software application.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 265 - Information Systems for Management

    The course introduces students to the vital role of information technology in business and provides a foundation for the assessment of business and technology goals in an organization. It explains how newer technologies (cloud computing, social media, mobile computing, etc.) are replacing and/or complementing earlier systems. Students will evaluate new technologies including total cost of ownership (TCO), data and systems security, usability issues and legal/ethical issues from a managerial perspective.
    Prerequisites: Complete 30 credits and either BUS-120 or MGT-100;
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 270 - Small Business Management

    Covers the management of the start-up marketing finance, production, inventory control and labor functions of small business. Case problems include analysis of manufacturing, service and retail organizations. Differences between large corporations and small businesses are examined. Lectures and case-problem approaches are used.
    Prerequisites: ACC-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 280 - Organization Development

    Addresses the opportunities and problems involved in managing human dynamics in organizations. Identifies intervention techniques, theories principles, and values involved in planned change processes for organization development and organizational transformation. Reviews and applies behavioral science theory and practice.
    Prerequisites: MGT-210
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 285 - Social Responsibility in Business

    This course will examine current business practices in the context of social expectations and pressures. We will examine the recent scandals (Enron, Tyco, Worldcom, etc.) and the individuals behind them, as well as look at companies that build successful brands on the basis of social responsibility (Seventh Generation, Johnson & Johnson, etc.). The course will consider the influence of personal and organizational values domestic and international governmental regulation, and the pressures on corporate bodies from organized and spontaneous non-governmental interest groups. The emphasis will be on critically evaluating contemporary business events, identifying the value systems that explain the observed behaviors, and analyzing their immediate and long-term effects on organizational viability.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 290 - Business Career Internship

    An individually supervised experience in a selected profit or nonprofit organization. Provides opportunity for career exploration, and to observe and develop technical, interpersonal and conceptual skills. Specific experiences are developed for each workplace. In addition to working a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week students will attend seminars on campus discussing and evaluating their business experiences.
    Prerequisites: MGT-210,Must complete at least 9 credits of core Business courses,before taking this course.,Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 300 - Investments

    A comprehensive study of investments and investment markets, giving a broad perspective from the viewpoint of the individual and institutional investor. Covers corporate securities, public securities, real-estate and mortgage investments, and the organization and operation of the principal securities markets. Students are required to establish a hypothetical investment portfolio and follow their investments. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 320 - Product/Operation Management

    Provides students with an understanding of how planning (schedules, sales forecasts, labor and material requirements), organizing (material labor and tools) and controlling (monitoring activities) are used in the conversion/ transformation process to produce a good or service in a competitive business environment.
    Prerequisites: MTH-180, ACC-140
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 330 - Human Resource Management I

    This course provides students an in-depth exposure to the management of human resources (HR) with an emphasis on recruiting and hiring. We discuss the complex operating environment of HR; federal and state EOE laws; HR planning and job descriptions; traditional and current recruiting methods; hiring practices; strategic assessment of applicants; orientation and training programs; and career development. Upon completion of this course students should be able to participate actively in the total recruiting and hiring process in their workplaces.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 331 - Human Resource Management II

    This course provides students an in-depth exposure to the management of human resources (HR) with an emphasis on the continuing support, development and retention of employees. We discuss the use of performance appraisals; traditional and incentive-based compensation plans; employee benefits programs; OSHA and workplace safety; employee and employer rights; unions, labor relations and collective bargaining; and global HR issues. Upon completion of this course students should be able to participate actively in the administration of a broad HR program. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: MGT-330
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 335 - International Special Topic in Business

    Business success in the 21st century rarely comes without understanding the cultural differences across the globe. This course offers a chance to immerse yourself in a facet of the global economy exploring issues of foreign business practice culture, theory, institutions and/or growth. Taught by faculty with extensive interest and experience in the focal area of the course, these classes delve into the vital business issues of the contemporary world. Regions and topics covered each semester will vary, depending on faculty interest and experience.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 340 - Financial Management II

    Covers intermediate and advanced theories formulas, calculations, and practices of financial management. Goes beyond a basic understanding of finance toward working with more sophisticated financial principles and techniques.
    Prerequisites: MGT-240 or ACC-341
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 345 - The Art and Science of Leadership

    Effective and ethical leadership in today’s perpetually changing global environment is examined throughout the course. With a focus on personal skill development, students explore how to intervene as a leader- both formally and informally-to create positive change in any organizational system. Classic and contemporary leadership and change management theories will provide a framework for exploring topics such as formal and informal leadership, team leadership, authentic leadership, servant leadership, situational leadership, value-based leadership, followership and change management strategies.
    Prerequisites: COMPLETE MGT-210, INT-210, ENP-250.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 360 - Feasibility of New Ventures

    Focuses on developing a comprehensive plan for starting a new business. Students will follow step-by-step procedures to define their business concept, perform a market analysis, set prices forecast sales, conduct a break-even analysis develop proforma financial statements and estimate return on investment. Also considers environmental factors such as organizational design, community attitudes, competition, labor supply, legal issues and government regulations.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 365 - Entrepreneurship: Creating New Ventures

    Provides a discussion and immersion into the concepts of entrepreneurship as a career option. From ideation, innovation, and opportunity recognition through industry research and competitive analysis, students formulate a vision of their venture and evaluate it against the resources and constraints of the business environment for feasibility and sustainability. Students create a comprehensive business plan on a venture of their choosing.
    Prerequisites: Complete one of the following:BUS-120, MGT-100 or MGT-210;,Complete 60 credits.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 370 - Business Research Methods

    This is a third year business course for Business and e-Business & Commerce majors. It provides students with the knowledge and applied techniques to conduct and assess research for business decision making. Major topics include: understanding the types of business research; assessing the quality of research results; recognizing ethical issues in research; creating the research proposal; identifying research problems; conducting exploratory research and using focus groups; finding and assessing secondary sources of business information particularly Internet sources; planning surveys; designing questionnaires; and applying sampling theory and methods. Examples of recent research results are used extensively and current issues are critically evaluated. Upon completion of this course students should have acquired the essential tools of business information literacy. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: MTH-200 is the required corequisite course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 390 - Advanced Business Internship

    This is a fourth-year business course designed for Business and e-Business & Commerce majors; it is a capstone learning experience which should be taken in the student’s final semester. This course offers students an opportunity to participate in an intensive, hands-on management-level work experience in a business or not-for-profit setting that complements individual career aspirations. After finding an appropriate internship site student interns will apply their business skills in a project-based context to help the organization address a problem or capitalize on an opportunity. In addition to the workplace projects, interns will research current information pertaining to their projects, conduct,”site analysis” evaluations, analyze “critical incidents,” submit final written reports and present oral summaries to their peers. Upon completion of this course students should have gained valuable business experiences, acquired strong insights into an industry and an organization and made career-building contacts.
    Prerequisites: Must have completed at least 18 credits of business,requirements or have permission of the program director.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 411A - Bootstrapping & Adv. Business Planning

    Students investigate and discover alternative financing strategies for their business as they fme tune their business plans for the launch of their venture. Not all businesses appeal to investors and banks yet can result in viable and profitable enterprises. Students examine the methods and tools for bootstrapping(minimizing startup costs) and apply these techniques as they polish their business plan. Students should have a solid draft of a business plan for their venture to bring into the course and share.
    Prerequisites: Complete MGT-120 OR MGT-365 OR MGT-270 or permission of ,Dean.,Complete 60 credits.
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  

  • MGT 411B - Franchising Seminar

    Students study the business model of franchising and perform a comparative analysis of the franchise agreements of several major franchises. Students investigate and analyze the pros and cons of launching a franchise using established franchises as models. The course covers multiple perspectives - why people buy a franchise, why people create a franchise and the cost/benefits of franchises.
    Prerequisites: Complete MGT-120 OR MGT-365 OR MGT-270 OR by permission of,Dean.,Complete 60 credits.
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  

  • MGT 411C - Funding the Venture: Loan,Angels, & VC

    Students undertake an extensive study of the various methods of fmancing a business venture including loans, SBA guarantees, angel fmancing and venture capital. Study will focus in the fund-raising cycle and the business of venture capital and bank financing for entrepreneurial ventures and emerging enterprises.
    Prerequisites: Complete MGT-120 or MGT-365 or MGT-270 or by permission of,Dean.,Complete 60 credits.
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  

  • MGT 425 - Problem Analysis & Decision Making

    This is a fourth-year business course designed for Business, e-Business & Commerce, Hotel-Restaurant Management, and International Business majors. It provides students with a broadly applicable framework for identifying, analyzing and resolving problems. Major topics include: a critique of traditional problem-solving methods; barriers to problem identification; ways to recognize and identify problems; tools for developing innovative alternatives; techniques for evaluating and choosing among alternative solutions; and how to implement solutions through action plans. This course emphasizes the use of creative problem solving, innovation and divergent/convergent thinking techniques throughout all phases of problem analysis. Upon completion of this course, students should have acquired the essential tools to confront complex problems in any workplace or societal context.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 75 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 460 - Business Policy/Strategic Management

    This is a fourth-year business course; an integrative capstone course which should be taken in your final year. The course is designed to have the student apply business policies using a cross-functional perspective to strategically manage organizations. The student will learn to see the organization as a whole; to step out of a functional mind-set. The student will understand how the various pieces of the business puzzle fit together, and will recognize why the different parts of a business need to be managed in strategic harmony for an organization to operate in a successful fashion. The student will learn and understand the concepts and theories of strategic management. The student will be given an opportunity to apply your knowledge in skill-building exercises, short cases, and longer more complex cases. Computer simulations may be used to reinforce learning.
    Prerequisites: MGT-425 is the required corequisite course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 470 - Sr Seminar in Work-Based Learning

    This course blends the reflective nature of the seminar setting with the challenges of a final integrative project that can take on one of three forms. For those interested in an internship most of your “out of class time” will be spent “on the job” in a real-work experience. If you prefer a project, you can take on a task for an area business, alone or as part of a team. If you prefer to “capture” your learning by developing a portfolio of your four years of work then you can assemble your own student portfolio to carry with you into the work force and throughout your career. Regardless of which you choose, you will be well supported in your efforts when you, your faculty advisor and your peers in weekly team meetings, work collaboratively and analyze current business issues. Internships should be no more than 100 hours throughout the semester.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MGT 499 - Management Thesis

    Credits: 3
    BUS

Marketing
  

  • MKT 110 - Marketing

    Stresses consumer orientation as the basis for developing the marketing mix (product, price place, promotion) for goods, ideas or services. Students will learn the terminology and study the institutions of consumer and industrial markets and the impact of social and economic considerations on the decision-making process. Case problems and assignments require the student to apply marketing principles. Some sections of this course will utilize WebCT as a learning and communication tool. Students should have reliable Internet access outside of class.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 111 - Exploring Marketing

    Marketing majors will gather once a week to extend and apply learning from MKT 110 as well as their personal experiences as consumers. The course will provide current event topics, hands-on projects guest speakers, and field trips designed to build student experience in marketing and mastering the skills and materials needed in subsequent marketing courses. This course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission and interaction outside of class. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
    Prerequisites: MKT-110 is the required corequisite course.,Marketing majors only.
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  

  • MKT 115 - Exploring Marketing

    Students will engage in a hands-on, exploratory project designed to help them understand the world of Marketing and their major area of study. Building on theory and themes essential for marketing professionals, this introductory marketing course will emphasize current events, marketing careers and communication techniques. Students will conduct basic/preliminary research and make recommendations for marketing solutions for on campus student groups or other clients. Heavy emphasis will be placed on current tools utilized in the marketing profession.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 200 - Customer Relationship Mgt & Sales

    Examines the field of selling and customer relationship management theory and techniques. Students will acquire the techniques and develop the skills required by successful salespersons including how to best reach a customer and retain them. Students work in teams and individually to prepare and deliver sales presentations through roll play exercises. Some sections of this course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission, quizzes and interaction outside of the classroom. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
    Prerequisites: MKT-110 or BUS-120
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 210 - Consumer Behavior

    This class provides an introduction to consumer behavior including an in-depth study of the internal and external influences on consumer behavior, consumer personalities, values and motivations, the consumer decision making process and the primary differences between consumer and organizational buying. Students will complete case studies, assess current brands’ marketing strategies with respect to consumer behavior and develop an understanding of the societal impact of consumer behavior.
    Prerequisites: Compelte BUS-120 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 230 - Integrated Advertising

    Considers how and when to use the most effective combination of promotion strategies and tactics. Students will consider media to be an ever-evolving kaleidoscope of options and be able to justify which are appropriate for a specific task. Projects will be approached from the viewpoint of a brand manager. In a field that currently changes every day, the perspectives of practitioners and weekly trade journals are an important component of this course.
    Prerequisites: Complete BUS-120 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 255 - Marketing Research

    In this course, students will learn how to conduct in-depth interviews, run focus groups, and design surveys. Methods for measurement and evaluation will also be studied and applied. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis will be highlighted with special attention paid to the implementation of appropriate statistical analyses. Students enrolled in this coirrse will also complete a semester-long research project.
    Prerequisites: MTH-180; and either BUS-120 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 290 - Marketing Internship

    Students will participate as interns in some aspect of marketing, such as wholesaling retailing, selling, advertising internet-marketing, or event planning to gain in-depth exposure to a specific area of marketing. The course culminates with a formal presentation to classmates. 120 hours will be required. Some sections of this course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission, reflection and interaction outside of the classroom. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 45 credits before taking this course.,Marketing majors only.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 315 - Event Publicity, Promotion,&Sponsorship

    Events require publicity to gain attendees promotion to engage clients and customers, and sponsorships to help off-set costs. Students will learn the skills necessary to promote, and market an event, and may also be responsible for design planning, organization and implementation. The course will emphasize the marketing techniques required to ensure a successful event, including pitching potential event sponsors, creating supporting sponsorship documents/media kits integrating budgeting and measurement of success and exploring how to get trade, press and media coverage for the promotional event. (Offered Fall only)
    Prerequisites: MKT-110 OR BUS-120 and 60 completed credits.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 330 - Brand and Account Management

    Introduces the structure and responsibilities of the account manager. Students will explore the creative, strategic and client areas, and learn how to build a brand, maintain it and position it for maximum success. Managing the marketing process throughout the product life cycle will be emphasized. Hands-on projects, case studies and a semester-long client project will be required. This course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission quizzes and interaction outside of class. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
    Prerequisites: MKT-110 MKT-130,Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 340 - Nonprofit and Social Marketing

    Nonprofit and social marketing is geared toward furthering a cause, raising money or awareness and changing behavior. Students will engage in an integrated Service Learning project where they will help a non-profit with their marketing efforts. Guided reflection, in-depth examples and guest speakers will help students apply the material learned in the course. This course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission, reflection and interaction outside of class. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
    Prerequisites: MKT-110,Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 350 - Digital Marketing

    Students will learn how digital tools and multiple platforms have created a wide range of marketing options for organizations. Theoretical strategy and hands-on tactics will illustrate the strategic reasons for utilizing digital marketing and how to use the tools most effectively. Student teams will conduct a digital marketing audit and recommendation plan for local businesses as a key component of this class. Students will register for and utilize advanced online marketing tools.
    Prerequisites: Complete 30 credits and either BUS-120 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 355 - Digital Marketing Metrics and Analysis

    This is an advanced level course designed to help students learn how to analyze digital marketing data and create measurable goals utilizing a variety of digital metrics within the brand context. Both quantitative and qualitative data gathering tools will be explored. Students will gather and analyze data, learn how to present their results and recommendations in multiple ways including written, oral, visual and digital (students will be required to sign up for multiple online accounts and utilize spreadsheet software).
    Prerequisites: MKT-350
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 360 - Advanced Digital Marketing

    Students will expand on what they learned in Digital Marketing by moving beyond making recommendations to actually running digital marketing campaigns. Students will be required to utilize analytics software to monitor website traffic, conduct cost per click campaigns on various online properties and social networks and utilize social tools to engage with their target market. They will make decisions based on metric analysis. Students will learn the privacy, ethical and legal implications of utilizing digital tools.
    Prerequisites: MKT-355
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 410 - Advanced Advertising

    Examples of many different types of successful and unsuccessful advertising campaigns throughout history will be studied. Students will plan research and implement an advertising campaign from scratch that will encompass different media reach a specific audience and make an impact. Both students and the instructor(s) will evaluate project success. Guest speakers from the Advertising field will provide insight into current best practices. Portfolios of work will be developed to enable students to showcase their work.
    Prerequisites: MKT-110 MKT-130,Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 420 - Marketing Management

    Emphasizes the hands-on application of marketing research and information-gathering techniques as basic tools for marketing decision making. Students will contract with a local business to solve marketing problems and develop an original project with a business client. This is a hybrid course which meets both face to face once per week and online through the use of an online course management system. Reliable internet access outside of the classroom is required.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 105 credits before enrolling in this course.,Marketing majors only.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 430 - Strategic Community Management

    Organizations must carefully manage their online communities. An online community manager must be a community advocate and brand evangelist, who has savvy communication skills, can create content on multiple platforms, gather community input and measure success. Students will learn how to manage multiple online communities for a brand. Current case studies along with a hands-on project with a business will be used. Students will be required to sign up for multiple online accounts on a variety of services.
    Prerequisites: MKT-360
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 440 - Integrated Marketing Communication

    Students will learn how to build an integrated communication strategy for a brand that encompasses all facets of marketing communication including Customer Relationship Management, Sales Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising Public Relations and Brand Promotion. Students will also learn the legal aspects of communication they must adhere to, as well as-the writing and content creation requirements of each area. Students will select their own project client to build an IMC plan complete with budget.
    Prerequisites: Complete 90 credits and complete either BUS-120 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  

  • MKT 490 - Advanced Marketing Internship

    Marketing majors in their senior year who have demonstrated academic excellence based on GPA course work, and faculty and staff recommendations, can apply for this competitive internship. Senior-level students will attend class with sophomore interns in order to create a mentoring relationship. 140 hours will be required in this internship. Some sections of this course will utilize an online course management system for assignment submission, reflection and interaction outside of the classroom. Reliable Internet access outside of class required.
    Prerequisites: Approval of Marketing Program Director is required.
    Credits: 4
    BUS

Mathematics
  

  • MTH 115 - Foundations of Mathematics

    This course is intended for students not specializing in quantitative-based programs of study. Foundations of Mathematics is a survey of contemporary topics in mathematics with an emphasis on application. Topics presented include set notation, number theory, probability and descriptive statistics, logic, algebra, plane geometry, and consumer mathematics. Coverage centers on an assortment of real-world examples and applications, demonstrating the usefulness relevance, and attractiveness of mathematics.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  

  • MTH 120 - College Algebra

    This course introduces students to a wide variety of algebraic skills and techniques at the intermediate level. Applications are emphasized. College Algebra serves as a prerequisite to higher-level mathematics courses. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, graphs functions polynomials, rational expressions radicals, complex numbers, and quadratic equations.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  

  • MTH 125 - Algebra & Trigonometry

    A mathematics course with an emphasis on topics of importance in technological problems. Graphing techniques are taught to permit the use of rectangular and polar coordinates. Topics include the conic sections, functions, exponents and radicals, logarithms, matrices and systems of linear equations, the trigonometric functions trigonometric equations and identities, laws of sines and cosines, and polar form.
    Prerequisites: MTH-120
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  

  • MTH 150 - Mathematics in Accounting & Finance

    Covers the mathematical concepts encountered in accounting, management, and investments with an emphasis on algebraic skills. Topics include counting procedures, probability, elementary statistics, the income statement, simple and compound interest, present value, various types of annuities, amortization and sinking funds, and investments in bonds. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: MTH-120
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  

  • MTH 180 - Statistics, Introduction to

    Teaches a statistical approach to decision making under uncertainty. Topics are descriptive statistics, probability distributions, inferential statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  

  • MTH 230 - Applied Calculus

    This course teaches the common application of calculus theories. You will investigate basic topics of differential and integral calculus with a specific emphasis on applications. You will perform differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, apply optimization techniques, and learn to formulate and solve differential equations
    Prerequisites: Complete MTH-125.,,
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  

  • MTH 240 - Calculus II

    This is the second course in single-variable calculus. Students will learn techniques and applications of integration, be given further exposure to trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, and learn the basics of infinite sequences and series.
    Prerequisites: MTH-210 OR MTH-230
    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 250 - Matrices, Vectors, and 3D Math

    Matrices, Vectors, and 3D Math introduces students to applied Linear Algebra, including systems of linear equations, matrix and vector operations change of basis, and transformations. Additionally, it presents a variety of topics from 3D mathematics including vector mathematics lines and planes, vector-valued functions, velocity acceleration, and surfaces. Students will write computer programs and use mathematical software to explore all aspects of the topic.
    Prerequisites: MTH-230 or MTH-210 (formerly MTH-310)
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  

  • MTH 270 - Discrete Mathematics

    This course serves as an introduction to some of the most important concepts, techniques, and structures of discrete mathematics that are necessary for the software engineer. Topics include: sets, functions, relations, Boolean algebra, and matrix algebra.
    Prerequisites: MTH-125, MTH-210, or MTH-230 or Game Programming Major
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  

  • MTH 310 - Linear Algebra

    This is an introductory course in linear algebra. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants eigenvalues & eigenvectors and an introduction into the theory of vector spaces.
    Prerequisites: MTH-210 OR MTH-230
    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 350 - Numerical Methods

    This is a course in numerical analysis which focuses more on the methods and less on convergence and error analysis. Topics include Taylor series, numerical root finding interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, approximate solutions to differential equations, and solving systems of equations.
    Prerequisites: MTH-230.,CIT-135 or CSI-140 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 3

Media Communication
  

  • MCM 110 - Video Storytelling

    This class is designed to provide students who have little or no digital video production knowledge with an introduction to methods and strategies for production of digital video stories. Using the art of telling a story, the class will create educational, informational or personal experience video productions utilizing audio, video, scriptwriting and digital editing techniques. The class will be focused around hands-on projects, critiques and editing on nonlinear workstations.
    Prerequisites: DFMM.BS, BROD.BS or COMM.BS majors may NOT take this course.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • MCM 120 - Media and Society

    This course is an introduction to the electronic film and print media and their functions. It includes an examination of the background organization, current influence and future trends of books, newspapers, radio, film, audio recordings, television and the internet. Contemporary problems of the media are covered such as the legal, social, economic and psychological implications of their relationships with society. Application of advertising and public relations and their use of the eight mass media outlets are addressed.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • MCM 130 - Audio Production

    This hands-on production course introduces audio techniques, covering the basics of writing producing, and engineering productions for audio production. Students write, produce and perform a variety of programs including news, interviews commercials, dramas and documentaries. Besides traditional analog recording techniques, students gain a solid understanding of digital audio recording and editing techniques for persuasion information and entertainment.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  

  • MCM 130 - Audio Production

    This hands-on production course introduces audio techniques, covering the basics of writing, producing, and engineering productions for audio production. Students write, produce and perform a variety of programs including news, interviews, commercials, dramas and documentaries. Besidestraditional analog recording techniques, students gain a solid understanding of digital audio recording and editing techniques for persuasion, information and entertainment.
    Credits: 3
    CCm
  

  • MCM 135 - Radio Practicum

    Radio Practicum is a one credit course that provides students with hands-on experience in radio by working for Champlain Web Radio, the campus radio station. In addition to attending class once per week, students will work at the station an additional 4 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: MCM-130
    Credits: 1
    CCM
 

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