May 18, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Interaction Design

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • IXD 399 - Sonic Circuits


    How have cutting edge musicians and composers worked with emerging technologies to create new aesthetic forms?  This hands-on course, at the intersection of interaction design and sonic arts, introduces students to a rich history of experimental approaches to composing and performing with music technology applying techniques and concepts learned to the conceptualization and completion of a creative project.
    Prerequisites Complete either SON-282 OR IXD-100 and SON-120; must have completed 57 credits
    Credits: 3
    CCM

International Business

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
    BUS

Language

  
  • 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 - Communication and Creative Media
  
  • 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 - Communication and Creative Media
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • LAN 170 - Mandarin 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
  
  • 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 by permission

    Credits: 3
    CCM (Communication and Creative Media)
  
  • 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 or by permission

    Credits: 3
    CCM - Communication and Creative Media
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 or permission from the Dean.
    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 or completion of Language Placement Exam
    Credits: 3
    CCM - Communication and Creative Media
  
  • 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 completion of Language Placement Exam
    Credits: 3
    CCM - Communication and Creative Media
  
  • 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 completing the Language Placement Exam
    Credits: 3
    CCM (Communication and Creative Media)
  
  • 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 completing the Language Placement Exam
    Credits: 3
    CCM - Communication and Creative Media
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

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
  
  • LEG 241 - Legal Research & Writing II


    Students learn the strategies of effective written advocacy and produce significant legal correspondence, transactional documents, memoranda, and briefs, while also exploring advanced legal research sources and tools and refining skills in a variety of different subject areas and procedural contexts.
    Prerequisites LEG-120, LEG-160, LEG-170 and LEG-240
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 470 - Appellate Advocacy


    Students learn the substance of appellate practice and procedure while developing skills and judgment in the art of persuasion. By pursuing a current, active appeal in the federal system, students will prepare an appellate brief based on an actual appellate record and will argue the appeal as either appellant or appellee at a mock oral argument.
    Prerequisites Law major with 90 creidts.  Complete LEG-240, LEG-241 and LEG-410
    Credits: 3
    EHS

Leadership

  
  • LDR 300 - Seminar In Women’s Leadership


    Students will examine challenges and opportunities related to women’s leadership in order to develop their own personal leadership plan, through a seminar format.  Topics addressed include historical women leaders; agency; leadership styles, traits and effectiveness; intersection with other identities (women of color; disabled; LGBTQ; socioeconomic status); impacts of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination on women’s under-representation in leadership; and approaches for social change.  


    Prerequisites

    60 credits and faculty/staff nomination


    Credits: 3
    EHS


Legal Studies

  
  • 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
  
  • 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 120 - Business Law


    An overview of the entire legal system, with an emphasis on contract rights. The essential elements of a contract, the breach of contracts and the remedies for breach are discussed. Business and consumer laws, including white-collar crime, landlord-tenant rights, real property interests and administrative law are presented.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • 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.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • 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.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 210 - Civil Procedure I


    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 211 - Civil Procedure II


    Students build upon their knowledge of civil procedure and continue to examine and produce legal documents in more advanced facets of civil litigation including, but not limited to: discovery, interrogatories, depositions, witness and expert testimony, settlement, appeals, and class actions.


    Prerequisites

    LEG-210 Civil Procedure I


    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 Research & Writing I


    Students will develop skills related to finding, analyzing, and writing about the law; utilizing legal databases, law libraries, and a variety of legal publications, treatises, and other legal writings encountered in the day-to-day practice of law. Legal writing style conventions and the format of common legal documents will be emphasized.
    Prerequisites LEG-110
    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


    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
  
  • LEG 270 - Property 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
    EHS
  
  • LEG 350 - 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
  
  • 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 365 - Prisoner Rights Law


    Students will explore how the court balances the constitutional rights of prisoners with the penological aims of the State and correctional system. Solitary confinement, overcrowding, corporeal punishment, religious freedoms, freedom of speech, and access to medical care will be some of the topics covered. Students will also familiarize themselves with the appropriate legal remedies available to aggrieved inmates including Habeus Corpus, Rule 1983, and Biven’s actions. Firsthand accounts from both prison administration and the inmate perspective will further contextualize the subject for students.
    Prerequisites CRJ-120 and 60 credits
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • 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
  
  • LEG 390 - Law Externship


    Students independently secure an externship at a law office, governmental agency, or corporate legal department under the guidance of an on-site supervisor for a total semester commitment of at least 140 hours. Over the course of the semester, the student will engage in ongoing, contemporaneous, faculty-guided reflection at regular intervals and document his or her experience during the externship. This course is intended to be taken during the student’s final year in the program.
    Prerequisites 60 completed credits.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 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
    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 or BUS-120.
    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 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 - Business of Entrepreneurship


    In this course you will take an active and experiential, “lean start-up” approach to entrepreneurism. You will learn how entrepreneurism is a basis for developing your professional practice, small business or non-profit. Building on a foundation of earlier courses, you will work both individually and in teams to develop value propositions into innovative and viable business models through the application of business disciplines especially in the areas of marketing, entrepreneurial financial management and operations. You will develop the ability to manage the complete entrepreneurial process from conceptualization, through business modeling, to pre-launch. Learning activities will include case studies, team-based design thinking sessions and both team and individual projects.
    Prerequisites BUS 110 and 30 Credit Hours
    Credits: 3
    BUS (Business)
  
  • 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 315 - Positive Organization Development


    Students will explore the field or Organization Development, with particular emphasis on the strength-based research, theory, and tools emerging in the social sciences that are informing modern approaches to organizational
    change.  Students will explore concepts including appreciative inquiry, positive organizational scholarship, positive psychology, design theory, and the rise of sustainable enterprises.
    Prerequisites Complete MGT-210 and 60 credits
    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 - HRM I: Talent Planning & Acquisition


    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 - HRM II: Talen Development & Retention


    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 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
    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 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

Marketing

  
  • MKT 110 - Introduction to Marketing


    In this introductory marketing course, students will learn the foundations of marketing including how to develop the marketing mix (product, price place, promotion) for goods, ideas or services. Students will apply what they have learned as they respond to current issues, case study questions and develop a marketing plan for an organization. This course is open to students who are not currently enrolled in the Stiller School of Business. Students who have completed BUS 120 should not take this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MKT 111 - Exploring Marketing I


    In this first course of a first-year sequence designed to set a successful foundation in the program and link to their final Capstone experience, students will explore “What is marketing?” Through interactive discussions and speakers from different fields within marketing, students will recognize the importance of marketing in business success and how marketing influences culture while exploring current marketing trends. Students will be exposed to different career paths within marketing and learn how to leverage their courses for professional success.
    Prerequisites  

    First Year Marketing majors only. BUS 110 Co-requisite
    Credits: 1
    BUS

  
  • MKT 112 - Exploring Marketing II


    In the second course of a first-year sequence marketing students will continue their exploration of the profession by answering the question “Who am I as an ethical marketing professional?” Students will explore ethical codes of conduct in the profession and link that to their own personal and aspiring professional ethics. Using opportunities gained through current events readings, discussions, speakers, and self-reflection, students will develop their initial professional values statement which they will revisit in their final Capstone experience.
    Prerequisites  

    First Year Marketing Majors only. MKT 111; Co-req BUS 120
    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


    Students will examine the field of professional selling and customer relationship management theory and practice. Students will develop the techniques and skills required by successful salespeople to identify new customers, acquire their business, and maintain the relationship with post-sales service. This course also examines the role that CRM databases play in the sales process.
    Prerequisites MKT-110 or BUS-120.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MKT 210 - Consumer Behavior


    This course provides insight into consumer behavior, and how consumers engage in the decision making process. This includes an in-depth study of the internal, external, and situational influences on consumer behavior such as culture, learning, personality and lifestyle, values and motivations. Students will learn to assess current brands’ marketing strategies with respect to consumer behavior and develop an understanding of the impact consumerism has on various global populations.
    Prerequisites Complete BUS-120 or MKT-110 with a C- or better
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MKT 220 - Sport Marketing


    Provides a thorough understanding of how marketing principles are applied to sport. The course covers the marketing of sport as a product and the marketing of non-sport products using sport as a promotional tool. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites MKT-110, SPT-100
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MKT 230 - Integrated Advertising


    Recognizes the ever changing world of advertising and the rapidly expanding choices of media options. The goal is to research and create effective copy and design to propel the brand’s strategic message to the target audience across all appropriate media; a blend of traditional and digital/cyber space. The centerpiece of this course is a student team-driven case study of an actual brand that leads to a fully integrated advertising campaign.
    Prerequisites Complete BUS-120 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MKT 250 - Introduction to Digital Marketing


    Students will learn how to utilize digital platforms as part of a comprehensive and integrated marketing strategy. Through a mix of strategy, professional certification, and hands-on application and practice students will be exposed to the digital marketing ecosystem and best practices in the discipline. Teams will work with a client to conduct a digital audit and provide digital marketing recommendations. Students should expect to sign up for and utilize current online tools.
    Prerequisites BUS-120/MKT-110 with a C or better
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MKT 255 - Marketing Research


    Students will learn the marketing research process that underpins informed decision making by marketing managers throughout the strategic marketing process. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method analyses will be highlighted with special attention paid to the commonly used data collection methods and the criteria used to determine which is most appropriate in any given research program.
    Prerequisites MTH 180 and a C- in MKT 210
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MKT 270 - Integrated Marketing Communication


    Students will develop a resonant, data-driven, and ethically sound Integrated Marketing Communications Campaign for a real-world client.  Utilizing all elements of the promotional mix, they will design this IMC campaign to achieve all objectives set forth by the client.
    Prerequisites C- or better in BUS-120 or MKT-110
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MKT 290 - Marketing Internship


     

    Marketing students gain practical experience in the workplace as interns in some aspect of marketing to gain in-depth exposure to the marketing field. Through coursework they will reflect on their experience as they explore what it is to be a marketing professional.
    Prerequisites Marketing majors only. Complete MKT 210, MKT 250, MKT 255 and MKT 270 with C or better prior to enrolling in the course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS

 

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