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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BAM 311 BUSINESS ETHICS
This course will describe the moral and religious influences that helped shape the rise of modern American industry and will explore ethical frameworks for setting corporate social policy and the setting of objectives for a meaningful social response from the private sector. Students will be helped to become aware of ethical categories for decision-making and to develop critical thinking skills appropriate to making moral judgments in the areas of business management
BAM 441 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR MANAGERS
Examination of the role of communication in achieving organizational goals. Emphasis will be placed on business relationships, managerial styles, and group interaction as components of organizational problem solving. Students will develop an ability to assess, select, compose, and evaluate messages exchanged within organizations, both oral and written.
BAM 465 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This senior level course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study of the problems in managing computer based information systems. The course focuses on the definition, evaluation, installation and continuing management of information systems. Issues of planning and control as well as the organizational impact of computer systems will be stressed.
BAM 479 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
This capstone course is designed to integrate earlier courses in business administration into a coherent realistic approach to solving complex business challenges. Using comprehensive business cases students apply the principles and techniques of management at the executive level. Emphasis is upon decision-making and implementation in dynamic situations utilizing the tools of analysis mastered in earlier courses.
ENG 341 ADVANCED EXPOSITORY WRITING
Extensive practice in the writing of short and extended, formal and informal essays and papers appropriate to different audiences and occasions. The student will read and analyze expository pieces in a variety of styles by contemporary authors, participates in peer review with fellow students, and develop critical competences and advanced writing skills.
FINANCE
FIN 340 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL FINANCE
This course develops students as active financial analysts, planners and decision-makers at the operating and strategy setting levels. Applying their Accounting and Economics knowledge, student address financial analysis, capital budgeting, long-term financing and working capital management - all with the aim of maximizing resource efficiency and effectiveness. This course considers the financial consequences of marketing and management decisions, and emphasizes increased market globalization and online information accessibility. Students are strongly urged to take Macroeconomics before or with this course.
HCM 301 PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
The purpose of this course is to provide a survey of concepts and methodologies basic to a variety of managerial disciplines (organizational behavior, planning/marketing, organizational research, financial management, the law, etc.) which are directly applicable to the management of health service organizations.
HCM 440 MEDICAL ETHICS/LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE
This course examine the medical field's regulatory environment and the tensions among ethical, financial and medical considerations. From a manager's point of view, the student explores laws which affect patient care, employer-employee relations and profitability. Special topics include the duty to treat, disclosure and privacy, and the decision-making process. Also covered are the medical professional's liability for the actions of others and for the consequences of decision. These topics will be examined in the context of ethical principles.
HCM 441 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
This course is intended to improve decision makers' understanding and use of financial information in the health care industry. Its aim is to make health care finance relevant for decision makers in the health care industry through the understanding and application of finance principles to health care issues.
HCM 444 STRATEGIC PLANNING IN HEALTHCARE
This course presents a general overview of the strategic planning process in health service organizations. In comparison to operational management, this course will emphasize the planning function of health care management with an external orientation. Students will be exposed to directional strategies, such as mission, vision, values and goals, as well as external and internal environmental assessment and strategy formulation.
LAS 301 THE ADULT LEARNER
This course fosters integration of life and educational experiences consistent with the values and principles of the liberal arts at Siena Heights University. Topics include, but are not limited to: critical thinking, learning styles, adult development and lifelong learning. These topics provide a forum for open intellectual inquiry and written and oral communication which challenges students to refine and examine their personal/professional goals.
LAS 401 THE GENERAL EDUCATION SEMINAR
This course represents a community of scholars engaged in free, open intellectual inquiry. The primary goal of the seminar is to enable students to integrate their undergraduate education along the lines of inquiry established by the instructor. The seminar will engage students in a significant learning experience that will call upon them to articulate their personal philosophy of life, ethics, social consciousness, and life/career aspirations and commitments.
MGT 302 MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND CASES
The primary objective is the development of management skills in the framework of complex organizations. The student applies management principles to the solution of case problems. Discussion topics include decision-making, managerial ethics, human behavior, planning, directing, and controlling. Prerequisite:
MGT 360 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
A study of organization, recruitment, selection, placement, induction and training, management development, wage and salary administration, evaluation, benefit programs, grievance procedures, discipline, and development of policies and procedures is presented. Case studies, in basket exercises, and dramatic simulations. Prerequisite: MGT 302.
MGT 361 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Analysis of human behavior in organizational settings with the purpose of determining appropriate leadership styles is presented. Emphasis on resolving human dilemmas in the organization. Case studies, critical incidents, and role-playing. Simulation models are argued with lecture and cases to maximize student involvement.
MGT 440 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
This course will provide an appropriate body of knowledge to individuals who are interested in owning and operating a small business. Topics covered will included a procedural system for establishing a new business, providing physical facilities, financing, organizing, and the management of the small business. The course will require the student to develop a small business plan.
MGT 452 LEADERSHIP
This course is designed to be a mixture of theoretical inquiry and application of skills, knowledge, and aptitudes through examples of effective leadership in action. Exploration of current research findings on leadership, examination of leadership practices, and individual work on skill enhancement will be used to accomplish course design. Students will develop an understanding of how leadership is practiced, be able to assess their own leadership style, and gain an understanding of how to enhance their leadership style and abilities. This is a case driven course. Prerequisites: MGT 302 or permission.
MGT 485 SPECIAL TOPICS: CAREER MANAGEMENT
For the majority of
individuals, work is a central facet of one’s life. People are often defined by
what they do. Many fail to plan for this 30-40 year work-life journey
any more than they plan for a vacation. This blended online course is an examination of the factors affecting
the selection and development of professional roles. It explores
career development methods and the all important self assessment. Each student
develops an individualized career action plan and learns techniques to assist individuals and organizations with
career development programs.
This course is designed for the working adult student with multiple years
working experience and is not a "how to find your first job", "resume writing"
or "how to dress for success" seekers.
MKT
310 MARKETING PRINCIPLES AND CASES The
marketing principles of consumer behavior and company objectives, marketing
product mix, price, place, and promotion as they relate to the marketing
function. The student analyzes the structure of the marketing system and the
basic problems in marketing management through the application of the case study
method. MKT 350 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR This course is a study of the dynamics of human behavior
and how it relates to the purchase decision. Focuses on the understanding
the mental, emotional and physical activities that people engage in when
selecting, purchasing, using and disposing of products and how marketers can use
this knowledge to better satisfy needs and desires and achieve marketing
objectives. This class serves as a Marketing Validator MKT 351 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION This course is an introduction to theory and practice in
the planning, execution and evaluation of persuasive campaigns involving print,
television and radio. The objective of this course is to develop in
students some of the basic skills required to understand and create advertising
copy, in order to achieve marketing objectives. This class serves as a
Marketing Validator. MKT 470 GLOBAL MARKETING This course will expose the student to various marketing
strategies and activities helping organizations to be competitive in the global
economy and market. Focus will be on 1) Understanding the diversity and
complexity of the increasingly global business environment. 2) Applying
marketing concepts and decision-making in a global setting and 3)Developing
problem analysis and problem solving skills appropriate to global marketing
decisions. This class serves as a Marketing Validator.
PHILOSOPHY PHI 320
SOCIAL ETHICS An
application of the major philosophical theories of ethics, including those of
Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant and Mill, with some application of these theories to
contemporary moral problems. PHI 329 TECHNOLOGY AND
THE HUMAN CONDITION This class will inquire
into the profound and subtle ways technology has changed human life by looking
at both the natural and human environments. The course will wrestle with the
complex and too-little-asked question of what is meant by technological
progress. This course is offered out of the belief that our society has not yet
learned to direct its technology instead of letting its technology direct it. PHI
361 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION An examination of
various philosophical issues relating to religion, including the existence and
attributes of God, the relationship between faith and reason, the problem of
evil, the nature of religious discourse and miracles. PHI
362 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY An examination of
the writings of various social and political philosophers, focusing on the
foundations of state, law, rights, justice, equality, and the common good. PHI
485 SPECIAL TOPICS: INTRODUCTION TO GENDER STUDIES
MARKETING
This course is offered out of the belief
that gender has a profound effect on each of us. We don't experience our
lives simply as human beings, but as men and women. Gender roles effect the
way we grow up, the way we do romance, our jobs and careers, parenting,
friendships, social etiquette, dress codes, indeed every aspect of our
existence. The construction of gender is so ever present that it is easy to
miss. Like the air we breath, it is invisible but everywhere. Our
challenge will be to make the invisible visible by becoming more familiar
with the theories and assumptions about gender in our society—and to learn
about the causes and consequences of these ideas. Students should leave
this course with a theoretical background in gender studies and the ability
to use the concept of gender to better understand human experience.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
PCM 330 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS
This class will focus on the study of effective communication within and across a variety of cultures, both within the United States and throughout the world. Foundational concepts, identity, language, cultural spaces, nonverbal communication, popular culture, intercultural transitions, and relationships will be explored as they relate to intercultural awareness and understanding.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 325 STRESS MANAGEMENT
This course is designed to help students identify and deal with more stress effectively in their work, school, and personal lives.
PSY 340 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course deals with the experience and behavior of the individual in relation to others. The course concentrates on social psychological phenomena such as attitudes, interpersonal perception and attraction, conformity, aggression, socialization, and personal development.
RST 301 THEOLOGICAL INQUIRY
This course provides a contemporary overview of the foundational concepts in theology. It examines such topics as faith, reason, and the human person, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, Church , and Redemption as essential elements of the Christina life.
RST 302 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES
Through exploration of the English text of the Old Testament students will discover the theological and cultural context of ancient faith communities. Essential selected concepts from the stories, metaphors, and poetry of the Old Testament will be studied using a critical method in light of contemporary scholarship.
RST 303 INTRODUCTION TO THE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES
Through exploration of the English text of the New Testament students will discover the theological and cultural context of first century faith communities proclaiming Jesus as the Christ. Selected texts and essential concepts of the gospels and letters will be studied using a critical method in light of contemporary scholarship.
RST 310 READING IN CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY
This reading intensive seminar invites students into dialogue with voices on the horizons. Students will assess the relationship between theological reflection and action. Historical sensitivity will be given to the theologians from southern cultures; attending especially to marginated works. Foci include American and African-American theology, Latin American Women's theology, Liberation theologies from Asia and Roman Catholic Feminist Theologies.
RST 311 ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY MORALITY
This reading intensive seminar transforms individual students into a community of learner teachers who morally discern a global focus within the political, economic, and social networks. Global moral dilemmas related to student vocations, major, work (e.g. the economic or social implications of NAFTA for the peoples of Mexico and the United States) will be addressed. Contemporary biblical and moral resources will call student attention to those least able to help themselves.
RST 313 THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH
Students will study the origin, nature, mission, and models of the Church. While exploring the relationship of the Church to the Reign of God emphasis will be given to the development of Ecclesiology, since Vatican I and II.
RST 318 VALUES IN VIDEO
Films introduce the student of popular culture to the latent theology within a story. Through the development of visual analytical skills the student will identify and assess concepts such as faith, commitment, hope, forgiveness, and transformation. The student will also strive to develop skills that will allow assessment of meanings communicated through symbol and image.
RST 319 CHRISTOLOGY
The person of Jesus will be examined from biblical, conciliar and historical-critical perspectives.
RST 330 SCRIPTURE AND SOCIETY
A course designed to allow students to apply methods of scriptural study to particular issues of current interest in scripture research.
SOCIOLOGY
SOC 312 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONS
An analysis of the family as a system of kinship with specified historical and cultural roots. The course covers factors affecting success in marriage, marital adjustment, varying roles of men and women, and the changing nature of families in cotemporary society. It is recommended that students complete at least one course in sociology prior to enrolling in this class.
SOC 379 ISSUES IN SOCIAL JUSTICE
This course deals with issues of oppression, particularly institutional oppression. Using simulative, experiential activities and small group discussion, students will develop a theoretical framework for understanding oppression and will begin to develop change agent skills.
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
TEC 470 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
This course will examine the environments in which corporate America exists in the development, management, transfer of technology, and technological innovation. The qualities, which enhance effectiveness of responsible individuals as they work with others across culture in organizations and the determinants or organization and executive action, will be presented. Topics discussed will include the strategic management of competition, finance, natural resources, economics, socio-cultural forces, labor, political environment and manufacturing and their influence in a global economy. Students will develop an understanding of how foreign producers acquire technology, which, in turn, enables the foreign manufacturers to conquer markets abroad.
