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Hospitality and Tourism |
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HSP 450L - Hospitality Mgt. Seminar Presentations
Credits: 0
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HSP 490 - Senior Hospitality Management,Apprenticeship
This course consists of an on-site management internship at a full-service resort property working closely with an individual department manager/mentor at least 2 full days per week. Students select a specific area of management that they are interested in pursuing and are paired with an appropriate manager/mentor to observe and participate in his or her daily duties and challenges. The class includes a weekly online group discussion component. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 6
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Information Security |
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SEC 250 - Computer & Network Security
This course provides an introduction to computer and data network security. Students will examine the rationale and necessity for securing computer systems and data networks, as well as methodologies for implementing security, security policies, best current practices, testing security, and incident response.
Prerequisites: Complete CIT-130 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
ITS
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SEC 335 - Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Operating Systems and internet-based applications are common sources of security breaches. Students will learn about the information security flaws in software systems, vulnerabilities inherent in common network services, ways to secure Internet servers and services, increasing security awareness in organizations. Students will also learn the methodologies and tools used to probe networks for vulnerabilities and propose solutions. Hands on activities will give the necessary background to assess security. Scenarios will provide opportunities to discuss security, ethics, and incident response.
Prerequisites: Complete NET-225, SEC-250, and NET-255 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
ITS
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SEC 345 - Information Assurance
Students will gain a global and comprehensive understanding of information assurance. We will discuss international information assurance issues, information assurance models, security architectures, risk assessment, incident response cryptography, government and business guidelines and criteria, compliance, audits, business continuity, and disaster recovery. We will examine the inter-relationships between these topics and the goal of achieving a balance between information assurance and systems performance.
Prerequisites: Complete SEC-250 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
ITS
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SEC 350 - Enterprise and Perimeter Security
Students will examine network-based attacks whether originating from the Internet or the local LAN, and learn about ways to protect detect, and defend the enterprise network from such attacks. The course will cover perimeter security (Firewalls, IDS, IPS, VPN, proxy servers) enterprise security policies, as well as securing devices on large-scale distributed networks. Students will participate in hands-on experiments and demonstrate their understanding of subject matter via writing and presentations.
Prerequisites: Complete SEC-250 and NET-215 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
ITS
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SEC 420 - The Business of Information Security
Students will learn about the management-and business-related aspects of information security what one might thinnk of as the “less technical” aspects of infosec but ones that are critically important to successful protection of an organization’s information. Rather than focus on specific information security technologies students will examine issues related to implementing security in the larger context of an organization, such as personnel issues, computer and network policies, corporate planning, and the law.
Prerequisites: SEC-335 or SEC-350.
Credits: 3
ITS
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SEC 440 - Systems Security
Students in this course will integrate concepts from the previous courses in the security sequence into a comprehensive perspective of security for an information system. The security topics will include hardware, software, malware, protocols threat models, services, analysis, social engineering, employee responsibility, recovery incident response, and prevention. Students will gain practical experience in securing an operational network while maintaining necessary services.
Prerequisites: Complete NET-330, NET-265, SEC-335 and SEC-350 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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Innovation |
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INV 210 - Creativity & Innov. in Bus.
Students will learn about creativity from a multi-disciplinary perspective, develop confidence in their own flexible thinking abilities, learn how to practice creativity within a business framework, and appreciate how workplace environments affect creativity. Readings, case studies, class exercises, and projects will emphasize the role of applied creativity in areas such as business opportunity recognition, product design, customer service, and innovative management practices.
Prerequisites: MGT-100 OR BUS-120. 30 COMPLETED CREDITS.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INV 310 - Strategic Management of,Innovation and Technology
Explores the many ways that best practices in organizational change and design, information technology, and management can be leveraged within the firm to create an innovative and competitive organization. The course will address how technological innovations can enhance the management of organizations in such areas as digital commerce, supply chain management business process redesign and knowledge management.
Prerequisites: MGT-210.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INV 410 - Designing Innov. Orgs.
Using an organizational development based systems perspective, this course focuses on how organizations can cultivate cultures that foster continuous innovation. Through case examples from innovative organizations, students will explore how to create the preconditions for innovation develop mechanisms to support organizationwide innovation, and leverage innovative thinking to create a sustainable strategic advantage. The course emphasizes how to challenge industry orthodoxies, harness trends, identify and leverage organizational strengths and assets, and uncover unvoiced needs in the market.
Prerequisites: MGT-210, INV-210.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INV 420 - New Product Development
Students will experience the entire product design cycle from recognizing a consumer need through idea generation, screening and research design, prototyping, concept testing and patenting. The course is designed to give a feel for the real world of new product positioning with consideration of planning, project management, execution, and risk minimization. Topics will include how to generate new product ideas, preliminary patent review, integrating design, quality and price considerations prototype building, patent applications, and pitching new products.
Prerequisites: MGT-425 OR PERMISSION OF DEAN.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INV 430 - Social Entrepreneurship
Addresses the opportunities and challenges faced by social entrepreneurs as they build cooperative ventures with non-profits, governments, NGOs and businesses to address world problems. Innovation entrepreneurial thinking and global awareness are merged to help students think creatively about causes and solutions to public challenges and to analyze the economic, social, and political context that defines entrepreneurial opportunity. Students will be exposed to the mechanics of starting or managing a social enterprise with an eye toward sustainability, impact, innovation and leadership.
Prerequisites: MGT-365 OR PERMISSION OF DEAN.
Credits: 3
BUS
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Interaction Design |
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IXD 100 - Interaction Design I
What makes an interface seem intuitive and easy to use? How do graphics and their presentation facilitate desired interactions? In this course we’ll examine the ways in which interfaces help or hinder an audience’s ability to move through information or experience a story along multiple paths. Using industry standard software tools for the creation of interactive media, we’ll explore interactivity from simple buttons to hyper-media. Along the way we’ll identify the core principles of interactivity at work in creative expressions as diverse as: web-design, games, hyper-text novels, non-linear animation and film, and installation art.
Prerequisites: GDD-110 OR GDD-111
Credits: 3
CCM
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IXD 200 - Aesthetic Interactions
Screen-based interactive environments, whether they take the form of games, mobile apps informational kiosks or interactive data visualizations are aesthetic and communicative products. In Aesthetic Interactions, students learn how to design for interactive media productions in ways that support specific visual design and user experience goals.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: IXD-100, EGD-202, EGD-205.
Credits: 3
CCM
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IXD 320 - Physical Computing
Do your shoes know how fast you can run? Does your refrigerator send you text messages? In the past decade, as computing devices have become increasingly miniaturized and networked, many of our interactions with computing systems have moved off the desktop (or laptop) and into the world at large. How do we understand, critique and design for such systems? In this course students will work in a media art context executing creative projects that critically explore this emerging technological landscape.
Credits: 3
CCM
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IXD 350 - Interaction Design Production
Are you interested in making the next big thing in interactivity? How do you assemble and work in a team to design, research, test, develop and market digital experiences? Whether you’re creating a game, website, mobile application virtual space, or augmented reality experience there are design, research and development methodologies to help shape the process of realizing these products. Over the course of the semester we will take such a product from conceptual development through to launch.
Credits: 3
CCM
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IXD 353 - Seminar in Interaction Design
Interactive media technologies have become more and more central to our daily lives. What should we know to create the next generation of content services and technologies? This course dives into the historical and cultural context of interactive tools and environments. Students work to develop frameworks for understanding how social, political and economic forces shape the development and reception of interactive media technologies. Specific topics vary by term.
Prerequisites: 57 credits completed.
Credits: 3
CCM
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International Business |
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INT 110 - International Business, Intro to
This course will familiarize the student with the main aspects of international business and include cultural and technological influences. Impact on business strategy, marketing and operations are included in this integrated approach to international business.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 115 - Exploring International Business
Students will begin exploring answers to the question “What is international business?” Through a series of interactive discussions with International Business faculty and professionals from different fields within international business, students will be able to recognize the increasing internationalization of markets and production, and interpret their impact on different cultures. Students will also be exposed to different career paths within international business, from entrepreneurial companies expanding overseas or globally sourcing their product or service, to large multinational enterprises with operations and markets in every comer of the globe.
Credits: 1
BUS
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INT 210 - Global Business Strategy
Introduction to the historical, cultural, social political, economic and demographic forces that shape a diverse region. Students will learn how to research countries using key web and text resources to assess risk and opportunities. Treaties such as NAFTA, European Union and Monetary Union will be studied within an international business context.
Prerequisites: INT-110 or INT-115.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 230 - Import/Export
An introduction to the terms and practice of Import/Export. This course is designed as a “how to” course on paperwork, product distribution, and resources. Students will learn how to use federal state and local import/export resources to increase business capacity. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: INT-210
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 260 - International Marketing
This course will familiarize the student with the intricacies and special aspects of international marketing both for consumers and those within a business to business setting. Case studies will be used to allow for analysis of business problems and issues.
Prerequisites: Complete MKT-110 or BUS-120.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 310 - International Business Law
The course provides an overview of international legal principles used to facilitate international business, and the mechanisms of litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory control, applicable consumer protection, and international business legal norms. Focus areas include international trade; licensing, technology exchange, intellectual property, foreign direct investment, international sales, and regulation of the international market.
Prerequisites: Complete 60 credit hours and LAW-140; or by approval of the Dean.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 320 - International Finance & Trade
This course provides an introduction to the financial variables and related paperwork involved in international business. Students learn about the role of economic development authorities in states and the US Small Business Administration as well as the basics of loans and business loan programs and guarantees.
Prerequisites: Complete BUS-310, ECN-255 and MGT-240 if you are in the Division of Business. Prereqs for students in Division of Business catalog years prior to 2011 are ECN-210 and INT-210. Complete INT-115, ECN-210, ECN-205, MGT-240 if you are NOT in the Division of Business.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 330 - International Relations
In the post-9/11 and globalization environment awareness of the complex link between international politics and economics is crucial for determining relationships between states, and therefore, the domestic and international politics and business conducted among them. Combining historical context with contemporary case studies students will learn key analytical concepts necessary in comparing different geopolitical systems (polarity, literalism, balance of power etc.), and consider international actors’ (states international organizations, and multinational corporations) incentives and interactions in the pursuit of individual or collective objectives and outcomes.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 362 - Global Competitive Intelligence
This course introduces the process and practice of conducting and using competitive intelligence which is a systematic program for gathering and analyzing information about competitors’ activities and business and industry trends to further business goals. The student will learn how to frame competitive intelligence questions gather the requisite information from domestic and international data sources, and analyze and report on the information for relevant actions by strategic decision makers in the organization.
Prerequisites: Complete MKT-110 or BUS-120, and complete ACC-130.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 390 - International Bus Research Practicum
After an initial training period, students conduct supervised international business research on- or off-campus. Research involves work for actual business “clients” and may cover a wide range of business disciplines and problem-solving.
Prerequisites: INT-210 Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
BUS
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INT 490 - International Business Internship
An individually supervised, management-level work experience in an international business abroad or in the US. Students will apply their international business training to assist companies in capitalizing on an opportunity or addressing a challenge. Students maintain regular on-line communication with their faculty supervisor research current literature related to the work they are performing and submit a report on their experience.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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LAN 110 - French I
An introductory course for students with no prior study of French. Uses a multi-media approach that emphasizes the development of aural comprehension and speaking proficiency in conversational French. Also provides a cultural introduction to the French-speaking world. Taught primarily in French. Lab may be required.
Credits: 3
CCM
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LAN 120 - Spanish I
An introductory course for students with no prior study of Spanish. Skills are developed in reading writing, listening and speaking, with special emphasis on interpersonal communication and an understanding of Hispanic cultures. Individual and group exercises are combined with experiential activities so that students learn the language in context. Taught primarily in Spanish. Lab or other outside activity may be required.
Credits: 3
CCM
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LAN 140 - Japanese I
Students learn to use Japanese language at a level that lets them function in simple situations encountered in travel and on business trips. Four skill areas will be taught with equal emphasis: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Credits: 3
CCM
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LAN 160 - Arabic I
Students learn to use the Arabic language at a level that lets them function in very simple situations encountered in travel and in business., Four skill areas will be taught:listening speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn to read basic Arabic news headlines, write and speak simple Arabic words, and listen to recognize simple Arabic sentences.
Credits: 3
CCM
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LAN 170 - Chinese I
Students learn to use the Chinese (Mandarin) language at a level that allows them to function in very simple situations encountered in travel and in business. Four skill areas will be taught: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn to read basic Chinese news headlines, write and speak simple Chinese words and listen to and recognize simple Chinese sentences.
Credits: 3
CCM
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LAN 210 - French II
A continuation of French I with an emphasis on further development of aural and oral proficiencies, reading and writing skills, and cross-cultural awareness. Taught in French. Lab may be required.
Prerequisites: LAN-110 or permission from the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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
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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 or permission from the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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-140 or permission from the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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
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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 or permission from the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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 or permission of the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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: LAN-310 or permission of the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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 Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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 course will prepare students for ACTFL certification, if students so desire.
Prerequisites: LAN-320 or permission of the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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 or permission of the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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 or permission of the Dean.
Credits: 3
CCM
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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
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LEG 100 - American National Government
A country’s continued existence is based on the strength of its government. Government has the power to shape economic, legal, and social attitudes of society. Students study the United States government with emphasis on the powers and actions of the Congress, the President, and the Courts. Students will also examine federalism political parties and elections, and the influence of special interest groups and the media on American political culture.
Credits: 3
EHS
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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
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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
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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
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LEG 170 - Torts
Students analyze the broad range of civil wrongs known as torts. Among many subjects covered are intentional torts, negligence, products liability, strict liability, defamation, wrongful death, toxic torts, and mass torts. Students will also examine various defenses to liability such as consent, necessity, assumption of risk contributory and comparative negligence, and sovereign immunity.
Prerequisites: LEG-110
Credits: 3
EHS
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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
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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
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LEG 240 - Legal Analysis & Writing
Students learn skills needed to be successful/ega/ researchers and writers. Students learn skills in legal writing, culminating in the preparation of memoranda. Students will/earn 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.
Prerequisites: LEG-140, LEG-160, LEG-170.
Credits: 3
EHS
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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
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LEG 260 - Family Law
Students investigate legal relationships within the American family and consider topics such as validity of marriage; divorce proceedings; property division; spousal support; child custody and child support. Students will also examine legal issues surrounding in-vitro fertilization surrogacy, adoption, and abortion.
Credits: 3
EHS
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LEG 270 - Real Estate Law
Students examine real property concepts of estate-holds, concurrent ownership, adverse possession, eminent domain, easements and landlord-tenant issues. Topics also include the preparation and validity of associated legal instruments such as mortgages, purchase and sale contracts, and deeds.
Credits: 3
EHS
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LEG 310 - Wills, Trusts & Estates
Students examine the common forms of wills and trusts, the legal principles involved and the drafting of various documents. They also explore the administration of estates, the powers and trust law, intestacy and probate practice.
Prerequisites: LEG-210
Credits: 3
EHS
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LEG 330 - Business Organizations
Students study the formation, operation and governance of common business organizations such as corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and limited liability companies. Topics include grounds for choosing a particular entity over another and the legal consequences of each.
Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
Credits: 3
EHS
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LEG 340 - Legal Ethics
Students examine the ethical rules of conduct governing attorneys and other legal professionals. Topics include conflicts of interest_ maintaining client confidences, solicitation of clients zealous representation, and the unauthorized practice of Jaw.
Prerequisites: LEG-210, LEG-240, LEG-260, LEG-270 60 COMPLETED CREDITS.
Credits: 3
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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
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LEG 370 - Evidence
Students focus on the procedures required to introduce evidence in a court of law specifically focusing on the Federal Rules of Evidence. Topics include hearsay exceptions, the best evidence rule, relevance, authenticity and privileged communications.
Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
Credits: 3
EHS
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LEG 390 - Legal Studies Field Internship
Students independently secure an internship at a law firm, agency or corporate legal department for a total commitment of at least 140 hours. Students will meet with the instructor each week to give progress reports on their work; discuss their role and any challenges; and work on various skills needed by legal advocates. The student submits written reports to the instructor at regular intervals. This course is to be taken during the student’s final year in the program.
Prerequisites: 60 completed credits. LEG-340.
Credits: 3
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LEG 410 - Constitutional Law
Students examine federal constitutional law focusing on the separation of powers and the concept of judicial review of executive and legislative action. Topics include the rights privileges and immunities conveyed to citizens by the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before enrolling in this course.
Credits: 3
EHS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MGT 123 - Entrepreneurial Concepts
For Non-business majors curious about business and entrepreneurship, MGT 123 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: 3
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MGT 140 - Introduction of Game Development Management
Want to know how to successfully manage a Game Development Team? Students will learn about team interactions, software project management processes, tools and technologies, through observation, reflection, role-play and hands-on software project management. In this course students will copmare various software project management methodologies while learning how to apply the Agile methodology to Game Development using Scrum, including day-to-day techniques to lead a team to success without waste or “crunch time.”
Prerequisites: For Management of Creative Media: Game Management students,only. Take EGD-100.
Credits: 3
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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
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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 or BUS-120.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MGT 345 - The Art and Science of Leadership
The course examines effective and ethical leadership in today’s perpetually changing global environment. With a focus on personal skill development, students explore how to intervene as a leader - both formally and informally - to create positive change in organizational systems., Classic and contemporary leadership and change management theories will provide a framework for exploring this pervasive subject. Within this course, students will develop their own leadership skills culminating in the creation of a personal leadership development plan.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE MGT-210, INT-210.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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