PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL JOURNALISM MHR 3100 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This workshop-style module is designed to equip managers and/or volunteers in nonprofit organizations with practical public relations writing and design techniques. Topics include writing news releases and employee dossiers, interesting the media in stories on an organization or special event, planning and conducting press conferences, designing and implementing promotional campaigns, and writing and arranging the production of public service announcements and/or advertisements for radio or television. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Comm.
Tuesdays – September 9 – October 7, 2008
Dr. Ken Burger
Tuition Cost - $789*
PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT MHR 3070 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module allows students to examine various influences on personal adjustment and growth in order to enhance individual coping in today’s world. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Soc./Beh. Sci.)
Thursdays – September 18 – October 16, 2008
Brandon Arbuckle
Tuition Cost - $789*
LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY MHR 2900 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course focuses upon foundational leadership theories with an emphasis on the roles of leader, follower, and situation. The course content concentrates on leadership development, leadership traits and behaviors, followership, and situational factors that impact leadership. Leadership theory will provide a solid foundation for informing future leadership practice. (Elective)
Thursday – October 23 – November 20, 2008
Dr. Jon Burch
Tuition Cost - $789*
ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS MHR 3080 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed to explain how accounting data can be interpreted and applied by management in planning and controlling business activities as well as emphasizing financial statements and their analysis. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Science/Math
Mondays – November 3 – December 1, 2008
Prof. Allen Jinnette
Tuition cost – $789*
INTERM BUS. APP. OF COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES MHR 3065 3 Semester Hours
(Prerequisite is MHR 1800 or equivalent)
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide hands-on, in-depth learning using computing technologies to solve business problems. The purpose is to provide experience with computer tools that can be used to support various aspects of business such as marketing, sales, and accounting as well as business decision making. Some technologies that may be explored include relational database, web development, and advanced spreadsheets. (Elective)
Mondays – November 17 – December 15, 2008
Prof. Ty Tabernik
Tuition Cost - $789*
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL PERSUASION MHR 3300 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module provides an introduction to the behavioral and social aspects of persuasion. It examines principles and theories that address attitude change and development within individuals, groups, community organizations, and other cultures. Emphasis is place on theories of persuasion, diffusion of innovations, media influences, message construction, and the development of working relationships. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Comm./Hum. and Soc./Beh. Sci
Tuesday – January 6 – February 3, 2009
Dr. Doug Lepter
Tuition Cost - $789*
MARKETING FOR MANAGERS MHR 3090 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module is designed to help students deal with major decisions that management and marketing executives face in their efforts to harmonize the objectives and resources of the organization with the needs and opportunities of the marketplace. (Elective)
Thursdays – January 8 – February 5, 2009
Prof. Roy Philip
Tuition Cost - $789*
ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT SCI 1200 4 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module will permit the student to gain some understanding of the important issues related to worldwide limited energy and physical resources in conjunction with the world’s growing population. Also considered will be various energy resources, their supply, use, and conservation. The student will learn how to use the World Wide Web to find information from various locations to supplement text material. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Science/Math)
Mondays – January 12 – February 16, 2009
Dr. Harold Stewart
Tuition cost - $1052*
PERSONAL FINANCE MHR 2800 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course will be an introductory course to basic personal financial principles. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to the following: budgeting, managing personal debt, insurance, taxes, and investments. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Soc./Beh. Sci.)
Thursdays – February 5 – March 5, 2009 (Room # TBA)
Dr. Jea Agee
Tuition Cost - $789*
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT METHODS MHR 3000 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module is a study of the foundational principles of quality improvement methods with emphasis placed on team based approaches. It teaches the basic concepts of systems thinking, customer/supplier relationships, work process management, and basic tools and techniques for consensus building and fact-based decision making. The works of the leading thinkers in this area, such as Deming and Juran, are considered. Numerous interactive exercises and the course project enable the transition from theory to practical application. TQM, Statistical Process Control, quality circles, ISO certifications, Baldridge Quality Award programs, Six Sigma and other quality programs will be covered in this course. The “seven quality tools” will be covered in depth and a student will receive the basic knowledge included in Six Sigma Green Belt training. (Elective)
Tuesdays – February 10 – March 10, 2009
Dr. Jon Burch
Tuition cost - $789*
ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS MHR 3095 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed to help managers apply basic economic concepts and terms to better understand the environments in which their organizations operate. Topics to be covered include demand and supply, market structures, and macroeconomic measures, institutions and policies. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Soc./Beh. Sci.)
Mondays – February 23 – March 23, 2009
Prof. Scott Ward
Tuition cost - $789*
INTRO TO BUS. COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES MHR 1800 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide hands-on, in-depth learning using computing technologies to solve business problems. The purpose is to provide experience with computer tools that can be used to support various aspects of business such as marketing, sales, and accounting as well as business decision making. Some technologies that may be explored include relational database, web development, and advanced spreadsheets. (Elective)
Thursdays – March 12 – April 9, 2009
Prof. Ty Tabernik
Tuition cost - $789*
SPECIAL TOPICS: PERSONAL INVESTING MHR 2700 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course investigates alternatives for personal investing. Students will gain a basic understanding of the alternatives and will learn how to evaluate them. Some of the major topics will be stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating risk and return. Portfolios and the allocation of funds across different types of investments will also be examined. (Elective)
Tuesdays - March 17 - April 17, 2009
Prof. Scott Ward
Tuition cost - $789*
HEALTH AND WELLNESS MHR 2300 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course examines and applies all aspects of fitness such as jogging, aerobic movement, nutrition, flexibility, strength, sports injuries, and weight control. Exercises will be developed for cardio-respiratory, muscular, and flexibility fitness. The course utilizes the exploration of critical health and wellness factors to guide the development of a wellness audit and personal fitness plan. (Elective)
Mondays - March 23 - April 20, 2009
Kristen Parlier
Tuition cost - $789*
BUSINESS SPEECH MHR 3050 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module is designed to help the student develop and strengthen skills in public speaking. Public speaking theory and principles will be covered so that the student not only will be a more effective speaker but will be able to appreciate effective communication skills in others. This course is extremely helpful and germane to the project thesis. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Comm./Hum.)
Thursdays – April 9 – May 7, 2009
Prof. Gary Farmer
Tuition cost - $789*
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SCIENCE SCI 1300 4 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module will cover scientific topics drawn from current news headlines. Subjects will include ingredients and preservatives in food, nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, and nuclear and toxic waste disposal. The class will also discuss the steps from basic research to consumption of pharmaceuticals and how to evaluate the legitimacy of a scientific website. Students will use the internet and more traditional media to research class content. Demonstrations and laboratory activities will be included. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Science/Math)
Tuesdays – April 21 – May 26, 2009
Dr. Shane Kelley
Tuition cost - $1052*
MEDIA ETHICS MHR 3025 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
A study of the media’s diverse and potent influence upon a “mass communication-intensive” society and of the various public roles/responsibilities associated with important media issues concerning the news, advertising, public relations, invasion of privacy, censorship, financial improprieties, and especially the entertainment industry-at-large. The keystone of the course is the pursuit of media literacy within the context of moral reasoning. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Comm./Hum.)
Mondays – April 27 – May 25, 2009
Prof. Jeff Frame
Tuition cost - $789*
ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS MHR 3080 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed to explain how accounting data can be interpreted and applied by management in planning and controlling business activities as well as emphasizing financial statements and their analysis. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Science/Math)
Thursdays – May 14 – June 11, 2009
Prof. Allen Jinnette
Tuition cost - $789*
MARKETING FOR MANAGERS MHR 3090 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module is designed to help students deal with major decisions that management and marketing executives face in their efforts to harmonize the objectives and resources of the organization with the needs and opportunities of the marketplace. (Elective)
Mondays – June 1 – June 29, 2009
Prof. Roy Philip
Tuition cost - $789*
SPECIAL TOPICS: SPREADSHEET APPLICATONS MHR 2700 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed so that students can master the basics of Excel as well as many of the advanced features of this industry leading spreadsheet software in a hands-on learning environment. (Elective)
Tuesdays – June 2 – June 30, 2009
Prof. Greg Runyan
Tuition cost - $789*
LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY MHR 2900 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course focuses upon foundational leadership theories with an emphasis on the roles of leader, follower, and situation. The course content concentrates on leadership development, leadership traits and behaviors, followership, and situational factors that impact leadership. Leadership theory will provide a solid foundation for informing future leadership practice. (Elective)
Monday – July 6 – August 4, 2009
Dr. Jon Burch
Tuition cost - $789*
INTERM BUS. APP. OF COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES MHR 3065 3 Semester Hours
(Prerequisite is MHR 1800 or equivalent)
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide hands-on, in-depth learning using computing technologies to solve business problems. The purpose is to provide experience with computer tools that can be used to support various aspects of business such as marketing, sales, and accounting as well as business decision making. Some technologies that may be explored include relational database, web development, and advanced spreadsheets. (Elective)
Tuesday – July 7 – August 4, 2009
Prof. Ty Tabernik
Tuition cost - $789*
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT METHODS MHR 3000 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module is a study of the foundational principles of quality improvement methods with emphasis placed on team based approaches. It teaches the basic concepts of systems thinking, customer/supplier relationships, work process management, and basic tools and techniques for consensus building and fact-based decision making. The works of the leading thinkers in this area, such as Deming and Juran, are considered. Numerous interactive exercises and the course project enable the transition from theory to practical application. TQM, Statistical Process Control, quality circles, ISO certifications, Baldridge Quality Award programs, Six Sigma and other quality programs will be covered in this course. The “seven quality tools” will be covered in depth and a student will receive the basic knowledge included in Six Sigma Green Belt training. (Elective)
Mondays – August 10 – September 7, 2009
Dr. Jon Burch
Tuition cost - $789*
SPECIAL TOPICS: PERSONAL INVESTING MHR 2700 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course investigates alternatives for personal investing. Students will gain a basic understanding of the alternatives and will learn how to evalute them. Some of the major topics will be stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating risk and return. Portfolios and the allocation of funds across different types of investments will also be examined. (Elective)
Thursday - September 3 - October 1, 2009
Prof. Scott Ward
Tuition cost - $789*
INTRO TO BUS. COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES MHR 1800 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide hands-on, in-depth learning using computing technologies to solve business problems. The purpose is to provide experience with computer tools that can be used to support various aspects of business such as marketing, sales, and accounting as well as business decision making. Some technologies that may be explored include relational database, web development, and advanced spreadsheets. (Elective)
Tuesdays – September 15 – October 13, 2009
Prof. Ty Tabernik
Tuition cost - $789*
PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT MHR 3070 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module allows students to examine various influences on personal adjustment and growth in order to enhance individual coping in today’s world. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Soc./Beh. Sci.)
Mondays – September 21 – October 19, 2009
Brandon Arbuckle
Tuition cost - $789*
ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT SCI 1200 4 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This module will permit the student to gain some understanding of the important issues related to worldwide limited energy and physical resources in conjunction with the world’s growing population. Also considered will be various energy resources, their supply, use, and conservation. The student will learn how to use the World Wide Web to find information from various locations to supplement text material. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Science/Math)
Thursdays – October 8 – November 12, 2009
Dr. Harold Stewart
Tuition cost - $1052*
PERSONAL FINANCE MHR 2800 3 Semester Hours
Course Description:
This course will be an introductory course to basic personal financial principles. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to the following: budgeting, managing personal debt, insurance, taxes, and investments. (Meets Gen. Ed. Req. for Soc./Beh. Sci.)
Mondays – October 26 – November 23, 2009
Dr. Jea Agee
Tuition cost - $789*
