This course provides an overview of key organizational and behavioral concepts, which underlie effective management practice in private and public sector organizations around the world. Comparative management systems are examined in terms of global applications. Special attention is given to defining and interpreting cross-cultural differences and influences. The course emphasizes the approaches of collaboration that especially address the expectations, needs and performances of people in organizations and gives attention to the external, internal and global cultures that influence organizational structure, behavior and change.

This course is an overview of management of nonprofits and the human capital that is responsible for the operations of nonprofit organizations, including staff, board of directors, members, and volunteers. Presented are models for board governance and internal and external factors that effect how boards function. Discussion also centers on effective nonprofit management practices, building productive relationships with creative personnel, strategies for collaborative leadership, and founder succession.

It is recommended that this course be taken in the student's first semester.

The focus of this course is on written and oral communications in professional and academic settings with an emphasis on academic writing. Theories of interpersonal and organizational communication, appropriate writing style based on audience, academic voice and style, literature searches, writing that incorporates sources materials, ethical use of source materials, APA style and effective presentations are examined.

This course introduces selected models and practices in the exploration and understanding of what is effective leadership and decision-making.  Skills necessary for effective decision-making and problem solving within organizations are emphasized from the role of manager.

This course facilitates learning and applying the principles and tools of successful project management in organizations. It examines how a successful project manager controls company resources within the limits of time, cost, and performance.

This course focuses on statistical analysis of data for professional applications or research with an emphasis on quantitative methodologies. The course covers populations, sample selection, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Significance, Chi Square, correlations, analysis of variance and simple regression, and concepts of reliability, validity and levels of measurement are addressed.

This course examines economics and its effect on business and social environments. The course uses micro and macro economic theory and environmental scanning techniques to look at a variety of domestic and global social problems.

This course is an overview of the American legal system and its impact on organizational decision-making in this country and around the world. It emphasizes spotting legal issues in management primarily in the areas of torts, contracts, employment and discrimination law. In addition, this course surveys current trends and issues in business law and the impact they have on today's society.

This course emphasizes a practical and comprehensive application of key marketing concepts as they apply to businesses and organizations. Major marketing principles and strategies are explored from a managerial perspective as they apply to the marketplace domestically and around the world.

The course examines practical strategies and trends in marketing for small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations. Topics include the role of marketing in nonprofits, marketing research and planning, marketing’s impact on organizational revenue, relationship between marketing and fund development, types of marketing tools and strategies, audience identification and development, and role of staff and board of directors in nonprofit marketing.

This course examines core areas of staffing, training, motivation, compensation and benefits, and employee relations in both service and product-driven organizations. It emphasizes the understanding of and the application of effective human resource management principles to the issues faced by the human resource manager in today's world.

This course introduces, discusses and analyzes financial issues facing profit, not-for-profit and governmental organizations in today's domestic and global business environment.  The course provides the general manager with an ethical financial manager's perspective by way of examination of various financial areas including: types of organizations; sources of capital; investment in the US and in foreign countries; asset management; time value of money; international payments and foreign exchange rates; trade theory and policy; and financial statement analysis.

This course presents generally accepted financial management principles and practices applicable to nonprofit organizations. Financial statements and reports are interpreted and analyzed, and financial analysis tools are applied to describe and evaluate the financial condition of nonprofit organizations. Related topics include budgeting, description of financial systems, and legal reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations.

This course provides an overview of planning and managing technology and information flow in organizations. It addresses present and future issues regarding computer systems and their impact on management and operations.

This course examines both the theory and application of strategic management tasks. Among the tasks considered are: developing a mission/vision statement, setting objectives, developing and implementing a strategy, and evaluating performance.

This course examines various theories and methods that can be used to resolve organizational dilemmas involving ethical behavior. Application of philosophical principles and managerial techniques to the ambiguous and ethical issues facing today's organizations domestically and internationally is emphasized. Students will develop skills necessary to identify, analyze, and develop strategies to engage in ethical decision-making.

This course focuses on integrating management knowledge, skills and tools developed in previous management courses. It emphasizes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of the theories and application of management. It includes a major research paper and presentation on a management topic of the student's choice.

This course examines techniques, tools, and strategies needed for the development of contributed revenue in nonprofit organizations. Topics include development and assessment of an organization’s fund development plan; preparation of grant proposals, other type of appeals, and special events; coordination of capital campaigns and planned giving; and examination of how different types of organizations manage fund development needs. Also discussed are the donor’s viewpoint and emerging trends in philanthropy, and the ethics and legalities of fundraising.

Topics for this course are selected according to the needs and interests of the students. Special consideration is given to those topics that are current and have added significance for the study of international business.

This course gives students the opportunity to learn and practice higher level thinking skills such as curiosity and imagination, divergent thinking, idea generation, creative problem solving, evaluation, synthesis, critical thinking and analysis. Students develop strategies to search for challenges, identify problems, produce creative ideas, research solutions, design innovative applications, and build a case for the solution.

This course introduces electronic databases, the internet, and print materials relevant to the research process and how to use them. It examines how to evaluate information retrieved from those resources and how to integrate that information into various research projects. How information is created and transformed through social, political, economic, and cultural forces is discussed. This course also explores the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of information in personal, professional, and academic life.

This course focuses on how diversity of all kinds influences both organizational behavior and client outcomes. The place of culture in society, the marketplace, and the workplace is examined. The importance of cultural competence is explored along with the knowledge and skills needed to work with, manage, and serve diverse groups of workers and clients.

This course provides an overview of qualitative research and an introduction to creating and implementing research methodologies. Qualitative data-gathering methods studied include literature review, surveys, interviews, observation, focus groups, and content analysis.

This course uses systems theory to examine structure, organization, and processes in health and human service organizations. Systems models are presented as tools to diagnose and solve organizational problems, and to understand and manage the rapid pace of change.

• GM600 Management Principles
• HS616 Health and Human Service Systems

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals and essential components of international business and the environments in which it is conducted. It examines theory and practice of elements that comprise the international environment within the global marketplace. The inner-workings of international business operations through the study of key issues facing international businesses are emphasized.

This course examines the evolving nature of managerial accounting practice in a rapidly changing global environment. Special consideration is given to unique problems faced by international business concerns with respect to developing and utilizing effective managerial accounting and reporting systems. The latest theoretical and technical innovations in accounting and reporting from around the world are examined.

This course examines characteristics of contemporary entrepreneurship domestically and globally. Critical factors in the entrepreneurial business process such as identifying new opportunities, creativity, financing a new venture, and alternative forms for establishing a business are explored.

This course provides a framework for identification and analysis of the international political and economic issues that make up the international business environment. The international political economy is examined in light of national economies, political and demographic trends, social issues and the relationship between power and wealth. Ways in which political, economic, cultural, and religious forces and tensions affect international business are emphasized. The course identifies political forces that affect the economic choices of states, enterprises and individuals in international trade, investment and monetary affairs.

This course examines the role culture plays in business and its influence on the domestic and global marketplace. Inter-cultural competence is defined and explored in terms of factors that either impede or facilitate effective business and inter-personal relationships. Methods to identify and resolve cultural biases in international business relationships are discussed. The importance of inter-cultural competence is explored along with the knowledge and skills needed to work with, manage and serve diverse groups and individuals. The multicultural skills and dispositions of cultural awareness as it applies to conducting business across historical, cultural, religious and geo-political borders are developed.

This course provides students with an opportunity for an in-depth analysis and observation of the peoples, religions, culture and international business in countries outside of the United States. It includes tours, trade shows, meetings with government officials, cultural events, and seminars with local experts in which students will take an active part. Special emphasis is placed on history, cultural awareness, the role international organizations play in international business and the effects of globalization worldwide. The focus of this course is to apply academic work to analyze international business issues and to increase travel and cultural competence. The course requires students to analyze and assess international business practices in light of historical, religious, cultural and geo-political considerations that impact the particular country or region of study.

Topics for this course are selected according to the needs and interests of the students. Special consideration is given to those topics that are current and have added significance for the study of international business.