ELEVEN School of Professional Studies Undergraduate Program Business Administration Faculty Sharon L. Levin, Associate Professor of Business Administration (Program Chair) V.R. Nemani, Associate Professor of Business Administration Victoria G. Goetz, Assistant Professor of Business Administration Description In conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences, the Business Administration Program offers an undergraduate major to Weekday and Weekend College students leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in business administration; an undergraduate minor is also offered. Students taking courses in the business administration program are immersed in an intellectually challenging field of study that develops the conceptual, analytical, functional, interpersonal, and communication skills that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and global business environment. Successful students develop the ability to assess and analyze complex situations, determine the relative importance of internal and external variables affecting organizational objectives, make effective and ethical decisions, and confidently implement the ensuing strategies. While encouraging individual initiative, the program also awards cooperative group work in a wide range of assignments and class projects. The case study method, which is extensively applied in the program, helps students develop a holistic view of the organization. This pedagogical method teaches students to: develop innovative problem-solving skills, understand how organizations develop strategies to maintain competitiveness, discern the importance of functioning with a global vision, strengthen their interpersonal skills, know how to anticipate and manage change, and adapt a commitment to ethical and legal business practices. The curriculum reflects careful consideration of the development of these skills by providing students with three areas of course work: required courses, elective courses, and recommended courses. The curriculum offers students the flexibility to gain a broad scope of training in essential academic disciplines and the opportunity to tailor their course of study to particular academic and career goals. Major Requirements Required Courses (36 credits) ALL of the following courses: ACC 245 Principles of Accounting I ACC 246 Principles of Accounting II BUA 290 Quantitative Methods of Business BUA 302 Legal Aspects of Business BUA 324 Business Financial Management BUA 337 International Business BUA 480 Senior Seminar MGT 200 Principles of Management MGT 356 Organizational Behavior MKT 221 Theory and Practice of Marketing PHI 213 Applied Ethics II: Business and Professional Ethics ONE computer applications course selected from: ACC 210, BUA 215, BUA 313, BUA 314, MGT 215, MKT 215 Elective Courses (12 credits) FOUR additional business courses (ACC, BUA, MGT, MKT) above the 100-level Recommended FLC and Core Curriculum Courses When choosing courses to fulfill the Core or FLC requirements, business administration majors should consider taking the following recommended courses. Although none of these courses are required, members of the business faculty believe these courses complement the business curriculum. COM 325 Intercultural Communication COM 385 Organizational Communication COM 388 Gender and Communication ECO 121 Introduction to Economics I: Macroeconomics ECO 122 Introduction to Economics II: Microeconomics ECO 263 Money and Banking ECO 270 International Economics ECO 361 Labor Economics ECO 371 International Finance ENG 384 Business Writing INT 342 Women and Work: An Economic and Theological Perspective MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics MAT 210 Statistical Inference MTS 212 Presentational Speaking and Technology MTS 301 Web Page Design PSY 210 Psychology of Group Behavior PSY 242 Transcultural Leadership PSY 255 Social Psychology SOC 342 Research Methods for Social Scientists SOC 346 Work and Occupations SOC 368 Women, Men, and Complex Organizations THE 345 Theology of Money WST 368 Women and Leadership Minor Requirements Required Courses (9 credits) ALL of the following courses: BUA 105 Introduction to Business BUA 337 International Business MGT 200 Principles of Management Elective Courses (9 credits) THREE additional business courses (ACC, BUA, MGT, MKT) above the100-level Program Policies Advanced Placement: Credit earned through AP exams may not be applied toward the major or minor. CLEP Policy: Students wishing to receive credit for CLEP examinations should contact the program chair. Grades in Major Courses: Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major or minor. Pass/No Pass: The pass/no pass grading option is not accepted in courses to be applied for the major or minor. Senior Assessment: All majors are required to take BUA 480: Senior Seminar in Business Administration at Trinity College. Study Abroad: Students are strongly encouraged to plan their studies to allow for the possibility of study abroad to obtain a greater understanding of how global economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural issues influence domestic and multinational organizations. Prior discussions with program faculty are necessary to ensure that the courses taken abroad can be applied toward major or minor credit. The Business Administration Program offers a course in international business with a study abroad component every year. Students are strongly encouraged to explore this option as a means to gain personal experience in international business. TELL Policy: The Business Administration Program encourages students with substantial experiential learning to apply for TELL credit in Business. Transfer Credits: Students may apply transfer credit in business administration toward the major and minor in business administration if the transferred courses parallel courses required for the major or minor. Transfer students who elect a business administration major must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in business administration major courses at Trinity College, of which three must be in BUA 480 – Senior Seminar. Similarly, transfer students who elect a business administration minor must complete a minimum of 6 credits in business administration at Trinity College.   Course Descriptions ACC 210 Computer Applications in Accounting 3 cr Introduces computer applications typically used in the accounting field. Students will learn to prepare financial statements, budgets, and payroll using software. This is a hands-on class designed for students interested in learning how to manage accounting information. Students should be computer literate before registering for this class. Prerequisite: ACC 245 ACC 245 Principles of Accounting I 3 cr Introduces students to the principles of accounting. As the language of financial decisions, accounting is the system that measures financial activities, processes the data into financial reports – known as financial statements, and interprets the results for decision makers. This course introduces Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for sole proprietorships and partnerships. Students learn to prepare income statements, balance sheets, and statements of owner's equity. A strong emphasis is placed on the accounting cycle, the preparation and interpretation of financial statements. Offered in the fall semester. ACC 246 Principles of Accounting II 3 cr Provides a continuation of ACC 245; introduces Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for corporate entities. Students learn to prepare the Statement of Cash Flows, compute earnings per share and evaluate investment alternatives. Also introduces managerial accounting theory and practice. A strong emphasis is placed on joborder costing, process costing, costvolumeprofit analysis, budgeting and financial statement analysis. Offered in the spring semester. Prerequisite: ACC 245 FLC, Area I, Level 2 ACC 345 Intermediate Accounting I 3 cr Studies financial accounting theory and practice as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Specific Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) are covered. The course is a thorough study of the following financial accounting topics: FASB's Conceptual Framework, accounting information processing systems, all financial statements, time value of money, revenue recognition, asset measurement, alternative inventory valuation methods, acquisition, disposal, exchange, depreciation and impairment of operational assets, intangible assets, natural resources, and temporary and long-term investments. Prerequisite: ACC 246 ACC 346 Intermediate Accounting II 3 cr Provides a continuation of ACC 345; offers a comprehensive study of the following financial accounting topics: short and long term liabilities, income taxes, leases, pensions, contributed capital, retained earnings, stock options, earnings per share, accounting changes, error corrections, financial statement analysis, changing prices, disclosures, interim reporting, segment reporting, and the Statement of Cash Flows. Prerequisite: ACC 345 ACC 375 Tax Accounting I: Individual Taxation 3 cr Introduces the theory of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) for individual taxpayers. Students learn to apply IRC theory by preparing mock income tax returns for individual taxpayers with a strong emphasis on understanding and applying federal income tax theory. Topics include income inclusions and exclusions, tax exemptions, deductions and credits, and filing requirements. Prerequisite: ACC 245 ACC 378 Managerial Accounting 3 cr Introduces the theory and practice of management accounting. Students learn to apply the theory of management accounting by preparing budgets, the statement of goods manufactured, income Statements for manufacturing concerns, and other internal reports. Topics include cost behavior analysis, budgets, job order costing, process costing, standard costing, variance analysis, responsibility accounting, strategic cost management, and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: ACC 246 BUA 105 Introduction to Business 3 cr Provides students with an overview of the functions and operations of business organizations. Topics discussed include forms of business ownership, research and development, marketing, finances, accounting, production, materials management and human resource management. FLC, Area VI, Level 1 BUA 210 Women on the Web 3 cr Helps students become confident in using the World Wide Web as a significant resource for conducting business in the global environment. The course demonstrates how the Internet provides impressive leverage for increasing the presence of women in business and furthering a global electronic networking structure to support women. BUA 212 Women in Business 3 cr Tracks the evolution of women entrepreneurs and organizational leaders. A strong emphasis is placed on the unique management styles and perspectives that women bring to their organizations. The Course explores ways to empower women in their quest for personal growth, prosperity, and recognition within the realm of today's global economy. BUA 215 Computer Applications in Business 3 cr Allows students to gain hands-on experience with business software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics. While this is an introductory level class, students should have some familiarity with computer software before enrolling in this course. BUA 218 Minority Entrepreneurship 3 cr Explores the evolution of minority-owned businesses. Topics include a discussion of the Small Business Administration and its respective programs that provide tools to prospective minority business owners, ranging from contract support to low interest loans. Further discussion centers on legislation that has enabled minority entrepreneurs to be competitive. Various trade associations with specific interest in supporting minority owned businesses will also be studied. Case studies, including relevant success stories, are an integral part of this course. BUA 219 Modern History of American Business 3 cr Examines the development of business enterprises in the United States from the introduction of mass production of motor vehicles by Henry Ford in the 1920s to the creation of the Internet and beyond. Topics of discussion include the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the introduction of the micro-processing chip, and other significant events in business history. An important component of the course work will be examining some of the companies whose success led them from entrepreneurial start-ups to multi-billion dollar corporations of the 21st century. BUA 290 Quantitative Methods of Business 3 cr Provides students with an introduction and sound conceptual understanding of the role quantitative methods play in the decision-making process. Quantitative and mathematical tools used in business for improving the problem-solving process by making it more rational and analytical will be explained and examined. The course emphasizes the application of quantitative methods by using problem situations to introduce each of the methods, concepts, and techniques. A strong emphasis is placed on decision-making. Topics covered in the class include probability concepts, decision analysis, utility and decision-making, forecasting, linear programming, and project scheduling (PERT/CPM). FLC, Area V, Level 2 BUA 302 Legal Aspects of Business 3 cr Examines the basic principles of American law and the legal requirements and liabilities imposed upon businesses. Topics include dispute resolution, the judicial system, and the distinction between civil and criminal law; tort liability; intellectual property; contract law; the Uniform Commercial Code; agency law; the law governing forms of business organizations; and government employment, antitrust, and environmental regulations. Students will be introduced to the principles of legal analysis and the significant common law rules, statutes, and administrative regulations, applicable to business ethics. Prerequisite: MGT 200   BUA 313 Computer Applications in Finance 3 cr Provides an understanding of the use of software for exercising timely control of the essential criteria for effective financial management. Topics include investment analysis, financial statement analysis, cash flow management, and budgeting. Prerequisite: BUA 324 BUA 323 Managing Organizational Change 3 cr Teaches the need to anticipate, plan, implement, and monitor change in organizations. Students examine frameworks for managing change, study examples of change, and apply these frameworks to managerial situations. The behavior of agents of change is examined with a view to develop facilitation skills for managing change in organizations. Prerequisite: MGT 200 BUA 324 Business Financial Management 3 cr Introduces the theory and practice of business financial management. Discusses the techniques of financial management such as discounted cash flow, financial statement analysis, cost of capital, capital budgeting and leverage. Capital market theory and functions of capital markets are also examined. Prerequisite: ACC 246 BUA 330 Personal Financial Management 3 cr Introduces the tools and concepts employed in financial management for individuals. Topics include analysis of investment alternatives; tax minimization techniques; financing the purchase of a personal residence; auto, medical, and life insurance; risk analysis; employee benefits; retirement and estate planning. Students discuss the methods for integrating these areas into an overall financial plan tailored to individual needs. BUA 337 International Business 3 cr Examines the interdependence of the economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural issues facing multinational organizations. Students gain an understanding of international trade, cross-cultural management issues, strategic planning, international marketing, and financial markets. Trade blocs such as NAFTA and the European Union are examined to assess their impact on U.S. organizations and the economy. Prerequisite: BUA 105 or MGT 200 BUA 337S International Business Study Abroad 3 cr Combines traditional classroom study with an overseas tour. Students learn international business theory and practices through readings, analyses of case studies, lectures, and film. After extensive study on campus, students travel abroad to study and experience business situations in a foreign country. In addition, students will tour significant historical sites, visit world-renown museums, and attend lectures. Furthermore, students make presentations and engage in cross-disciplinary discussions. This course requires advance registration. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission FLC, Area II, Level 2 BUA 340 Leadership in the Technology Organization 3 cr Investigates the complex and rapidly changing nature of management and leadership roles in high technology-based organizations. Students learn the importance of organizational vision and values, assessing and capitalizing on human resources, and managing scarce resources in a competitive high-tech environment. Prerequisite: MGT 200, MKT 221 BUA 355 Independent Study 3 cr Provides seniors with the opportunity to pursue independent research on a topic where no equivalent course is available. Students interested in pursuing independent research must have a GPA equal to or greater than 3.5. Prerequisite: Written permission from the program chair. BUA 401 Project Management 3 cr Presents an introduction to the principles and concepts of project management. Project management skills are an essential tool for the business professional in both the federal and commercial sectors. The course will address all aspects of the project cycle. Topics include project initiation, project planning, team selection, project monitoring and control, risk management, and project closeout. Emphasis will be placed on how to identify and meet schedule, cost, and technical constraints while focusing on customer needs. Prerequisite: MGT 200 BUA 480 Senior Seminar 3 cr Integrates the functional business disciplines of accounting, finance, law, management, organizational theory, international business, ethics, and marketing. Challenges the student to synthesize the knowledge and skills gained from the required course work. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding how strategic decisions affect the performance of organizations. Students should have strong analytical and computer skills before registering for this course. Significant portions of this course require research and team work. The course relies heavily on case study analyses and assists in preparing students for entry into the business world or graduate studies. Students are advised to register for this course in their final semester of study. Prerequisites: ACC 246, BUA 290, BUA 302, BUA 324, BUA 337, MGT 200, MGT 356, MKT 221, PHI 213 MGT 200 Principles of Management 3 cr Discusses the elements of the management process that include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Using a combination of lectures and the case study method, the course integrates theory and practice in a manner that emphasizes the connection between the two. MGT 201 Managing a Diverse Workforce 3 cr Studies the diversity of today's workforce which requires managers to create a multi-cultural climate in which all organization members are supported, valued, and allowed to reach their full potential. Topics covered in this course include understanding the benefits of diversity across race, gender, age, and the impact of diversity on today's managers. Students will explore the behaviors that block organizational and individual effectiveness in a diverse workplace. Through case studies, readings, and other activities, students will explore effective strategies for problem solving in this area. FLC, Area II, Level 1 MGT 215 Computer Applications in Human Resource Management 3 cr Focuses on available software for performing human resource management functions such as recruiting, training and development, performance appraisal, and development of reward systems. Prerequisite: MGT 335 MGT 300 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 3 cr Introduces the concept of entrepreneurship and the important role of small business in the U.S. economy. The characteristics of small business ventures and the techniques for capitalizing on their strengths and overcoming their weaknesses are examined. Prerequisite: MGT 200 MGT 323 Supervision and Leadership 3 cr Introduces supervision and leadership theory and practices. Research findings of many approaches to leadership will be reviewed and analyzed, with a specific emphasis on how leadership can be explained and applied in "real-world" situations. This course examines the strengths and criticisms of many leadership theories – trait approach, style approach, situational approach, contingency theory, path-goal theory, and transformational leadership. Focus will be applied to current issues such as team leadership, women and leadership, followership, and leadership approaches discussed in the popular press. Prerequisite: MGT 200   MGT 335 Human Resources Management 3 cr Introduces the theory and principles of human resource management. Topics include human resource planning and job analysis; recruitment, selection and placement; performance appraisal; compensation systems; training and development; organizational improvement; and employee rights. Prerequisite: MGT 200 MGT 356 Organizational Behavior 3 cr Introduces students to organizational theory and practices. Research literature, theory, and opinion about organizational behavior will be reviewed and discussed, with specific emphasis on the individual, groups in the organization, and the overall organizational system. Topics covered in the course include personality and emotion, motivation concepts, decision making, group behavior, work teams, leadership and trust, power and politics, and conflict management. Prerequisite: MGT 200 MGT 357 Introduction to Organizational Development 3 cr Applies behavioral science theories and techniques to assess the current health of an organization and its ability to adapt to environmental changes, improve internal relationships, and increase its problem-solving capabilities thereby increasing effectiveness. The course studies the essential steps for achieving change at the individual, group, and organizational level necessary to adapt to the dynamic external environment. The course examines processes and outcomes of planned change efforts in organizations. Specific organizational development activities to be covered include: team building, performance management, survey-feedback, intergroup, and process consultation. Prerequisite: MGT 200 MKT 221 Theory and Practice of Marketing 3 cr Addresses the principles and processes in the marketing of consumer goods and services and the organizational and environmental variables that have to be managed in order to be successful. Course materials focus on the essential components of the marketing mix, including product development, distribution, pricing policies, and promotional strategies. MKT 215 Computer Applications in Marketing 3 cr Develops the knowledge and skills necessary for exploiting the potential of software and information technology for effective marketing. Emphasizes applications in marketing research, product development, distribution, and strategy. Prerequisite: MKT 221 MKT 302 E-Commerce 3 cr Explores the powerful influence of information technology on contemporary business practice and prepares students to develop skills for implementing strategies in the rapidly changing field of electronic commerce. Topics include foundations of electronic commerce, distribution and delivery systems, transformation of the value chain using information technology, information exchange using inter-organizational system 9IOS), telecommunications infrastructure, access to e-commerce services, and digital store fronts. Prerequisite: MKT 221 MKT 310 Strategic Marketing 3 cr Studies the tools of analysis, planning and control used to manage the marketing process, firm needs assessment through formulation of the offering, pricing, promotion and distribution. It employs case studies dealing with segmentation, positioning, developing competitive strategies, and gaining and maintaining market share. Prerequisite: MKT 221   MKT 322 Consumer Behavior 3 cr Introduces students to the principles of consumer behavior, the behavior that consumers display in searching for, using, evaluating, and disposing of products and services that they expect will satisfy their needs. The study of consumer behavior is the study of how individuals make decisions to spend their available resources (time, money, effort) on consumption-related items. Relying heavily on case studies, this course seeks to enable the students to understand and predict consumer behavior. Prerequisite: MKT 221 MKT 329 Marketing Research 3 cr Examines marketing research links the consumer, customer, and public to the marketer through information used to identify and define marketing opportunities and problems; to generate, refine and evaluate marketing actions; to monitor marketing performance; and to improve understanding of marketing as a process. Marketing research specifies the information required to address these issues, designs the method for collecting information, manages and implements the date collection process, analyzes the results, and communicates the findings and their implications. Prerequisite: MKT 221 MKT 343 Advertising and Promotion 3 cr Explores the need for promotional activity and marketing communication and how it is tied to the theory of exchange, and the existence of an informational gap between procedures or products (goods, services, and ideas) and the potential consumer. The tools of promotion include advertising, personal selling, re-seller support, publicity and sales promotion. This course discusses the decisions about the promotional mix, message, media, and their selection and execution. Prerequisite: MKT 221 MKT 400 International Marketing 3 cr Introduces the principles of marketing on the international stage and the strategies for competing successfully in the dynamic global market place. Topics include economic, cultural, and the politicallegal environments; international marketing intelligence; methods of entry into foreign markets; and international promotion. Prerequisite: MKT 221   Graduate Program Organizational Management Program Coordinator Beverly Whitest, Coordinator of Graduate Programs Faculty Sharon Levin, Associate Professor of Business Administration V.R. Nemani, Associate Professor of Business Administration Description The Program in Organizational Management offers a Master of Science in Administration degree (M.S.A.) and prepares students for management or supervisory positions in government and not-for-profit settings. Throughout their course of study, students develop the necessary knowledge and skills in the technical, financial, and managerial aspects of administration. The program may be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. The program consists of 36 credit hours distributed among a content core (12 credits), specialization area (18-21 credits), and a capstone project (3-6 credits). The capstone project enables students to synthesize all knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program. Specializations are offered in human resource management, human resource Development, and non-profit management. Faculty members work closely with a student in selecting an area of specialization appropriate to the student's career aspirations. Students take six or seven courses (18-21 credit hours) in their specialization area. Content Core (12 credits) ADM 503 Excellence in Managing Contemporary Organizations ADM 536 Diversity in the Workplace ADM 610 Theories of Leadership and Organizational Change EDU 599 Introduction to Research Capstone Activities (3-6 credits) ADM 690 Capstone Project in Administration Students enroll for three or six credits of ADM 690 based upon their experience. Students who enroll for six credits will perform an equivalent of a six-credit internship; students enrolling for only three credits will perform an equivalent of a three-credit internship and are required to complete 21 credits in their specialization in order to fulfill the minimum of 36 credits required for the degree. Specialization (18-21 credits) All degree candidates in organizational management must complete a specialization. Students who take ADM 690 for three credits must complete 21 credits in their specialization; students who take ADM 690 for six credits must complete 18 credits in their specialization. Human Resource Management Specialization The human resource management track prepares individuals to assume leadership positions in business, industry, government, or non-profit organizations. Emphasis is placed upon developing managers capable of effective decision making, problem solving, employee empowerment, and communication. Courses approved for the human resource management specialization include: ADM 504 Communication and Human Interaction ADM 510 HRM/HRD Strategies for the Small Business ADM 512 Introduction to Organization Development (OD) ADM 608 Managing Information Systems ADM 611 Supervision and Evaluation ADM 612 Group Dynamics and Team Building ADM 613A Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers ADM 629 Diagnosis for Organizational Change ADM 675 Key Legal Issues in Human Resource Management Human Resource Development Specialization The human resource development track prepares individuals to assume education and training positions in business, industry, government, or not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis is given to developing competencies in training, needs assessment, program development and evaluation, collaborative problem solving, and staff development. Courses approved for the human resource development specialization include: ADM 504 Communication and Human Interaction ADM 512 Introduction to Organization Development (OD) ADM 602 Volunteer and Board Development ADM 611 Supervision and Evaluation ADM 612 Group Dynamics and Team Building ADM 620 Training Evaluation Skills and Techniques ADM 626 Staff Development and Training ADM 629 Diagnosis for Organizational Change COUN 554 Counseling for Adult Life Transitions Non-Profit Management Specialization The non-profit management track is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function effectively as leaders in not-for-profit associations and organizations. Emphasis is given to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and lead organizations in times of continuous change. Courses approved for the non-profit management specialization include: ADM 504 Communication and Human Interaction ADM 512 Introduction to Organization Development (OD) ADM 601 Trends and Issues in Non-Profit Management ADM 602 Volunteer and Board Development ADM 604 Financial Management for Non-Profit Organizations ADM 605 Community/Public Relations ADM 606 Government Relations ADM 607 Resource Development, Fundraising, and Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations ADM 608 Managing Information Systems ADM 611 Supervision and Evaluation ADM 612 Group Dynamics and Team Building ADM 613A Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers ADM 620 Training Evaluation Skills and Techniques ADM 626 Staff Development and Training ADM 629 Diagnosis for Organizational Change: Fieldwork ADM 675 Key Legal Issues in Human Resource Management Course Descriptions ADM 503 Excellence in Managing Contemporary Organizations 3 cr Surveys contemporary and historical research on organizational effectiveness. Emphasizes skill development in managing basic administrative functions, including decision making, planning and implementation, problem solving, and communication. Case studies, simulation, and role plays are used extensively. ADM 504 Communication and Human Interaction 3 cr Examines how communication processes contribute to the coordination of behavior in working toward organizational and individual goals. Highlights the multiple interpretations manifested through communication symbols, as well as the impact of history, ethnicity, and gender on the communication process (Formerly Language and Meaning). ADM 510 HRM/HRD Strategies for the Small Business 3 cr Delineates and explores human resource management and human resource development strategies for small business (under 500 employees) managers and executives. The course is also appropriate for those employed in small federal or state agencies or non-profit organizations. Students will examine relevant case studies and situation analyses, as well as practice skills appropriate for developing successful HRM/HRD strategies on a limited budget. ADM 512 Introduction to Organization Development (OD) 3 cr Analyzes major theories of organizational structure, process, and change. Students examine the role the human factor plays in advancing or retarding the rate of planned organizational change. Strategies for initiating and managing change as well as understanding the relationship of the organization's mission and employee involvement in accomplishing a new or revised mission are critical components of the course. ADM 536 Diversity in the Workplace 3 cr Provides an understanding of workplace diversity issues in the context of societal and systemic diversity and structural inequality. Facilitates students' exploration of their own experiences, definitions, and knowledge about diversity. Students explore the many diversities (cultural, racial/ethnic, gender, disability, sexual preference, class) in the context of the larger social system within which they occur, seeing how diversity/multiculturalism are worked out in a frame of statutory, economic, political, and social equality/inequality both in society and in the workplace. ADM 599 Introduction to Research 3 cr Shows students how to read, analyze, and interpret research studies. Specifically, students will learn how to define the research process, write a review of the literature, compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and examine ethical issues in conducting research. Students will identify, read, and synthesize literature in their field of study in order to write a research proposal in APA style. ADM 601 Trends and Issues in Non-Profit Management 3 cr Explores major issues in the not-for-profit sector including board selection and development, strategic planning, marketing, and governmental relations. Emphasizes identification of critical management and leadership competencies for the coming millennium. ADM 602 Volunteer and Board Development 3 cr Examines the important and unique role volunteer boards of directors and other volunteers play in non-profit organizations. Emphasizes why people volunteer; the roles and responsibilities of volunteers; differences between volunteers and staff; and recruiting, developing, and motivating volunteers and board members. Prerequisite: ADM 601 or advisor's written approval ADM 604 Financial Management for Non-Profit Organizations 3 cr Emphasizes the accounting process, including decisions to be made and the information needed; interpreting financial statements of not-for-profits; taxes and tax reporting for not-for-profits; strategic planning; budgeting; and the roles of employees, volunteers, and outside professionals in the financial management of a not-for-profit organization. Prerequisite: ADM 613 or advisor's written approval ADM 605 Community/Public Relations 3 cr Surveys the major forms of media used in public relations work; examines the history of public relations in non-profit organizations; examines the role(s) played by media in establishing and/or maintaining organizational visibility within a local, national, or international community; enables students to develop the skills and techniques needed to foster and manage an effective public relations program in a nonprofit or not-for-profit environment. Prerequisite: ADM 601 or advisor's written approval ADM 606 Government Relations 3 cr Reviews and examines the government relations function within non-profit organizations. Areas analyzed and explored include: roles and responsibilities of the government relations professional; the significance of grassroots organizing; the policy and legislative function; regulatory development; the impact of coalition building; and the rise of political action committees. Particular attention is paid to current laws that regulate non-profit organizations generally and their lobbying activities specifically. Prerequisite: ADM 601 or advisor's written approval ADM 607 Resource Development, Fundraising, and Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations 3 cr Examines the development function and resource development process in non-profit organizations. Covers strategic planning for resource development; understanding the relationship of resource development to a larger organizational and financial management plan; developing skills in researching and approaching foundation, religious, corporate, and federal/state funding sources; and the process of proposal development and how to develop and manage relationships with funders. ADM 608 Managing Information Systems 3 cr Examines the fundamentals of information management systems from five levels: the executive level, the management level, the non-management level, the systems level, and the technical level. Reviews current MIS technology concepts, methodologies, languages, and tools; MIS systems design and development; and the integration of theory and practice. ADM 609 Administration of Health and Human Services 3 cr Examines management principles and practices needed for the effective administration of health promotion/human service programs. Topics include marketing, developing proposals and grant requests, budget preparation, and styles of management. ADM 610 Theories of Leadership and Organizational Change 3 cr Focuses on theories of leadership and how they relate to the fundamental concepts of organizational change; emphasizes the human dynamic as it affects organizational change; examines and applies to current environments theories of administrative leadership, motivation, communication, and management. ADM 611 Supervision and Evaluation 3 cr Explores a developmental approach to employee supervision. Within this approach, both the clinical and interactive models of employee supervision are examined. Students develop a personal philosophy of supervision as they engage in role playing and hands-on supervisory situations from corporate, not-for-profit, and school system environments. An analysis of the current literature in supervision and performance appraisal is used as a basis for developing a contemporary understanding of the role of supervision in the workplace. ADM 612 Group Dynamics and Team Building 3 cr Provides students with the necessary skills to facilitate a task group effectively and discover the leadership skills needed to influence others. Topics such as conflict management, negotiating, leadership approaches, learning styles and theories, and the dynamics of change are analyzed in terms of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes leaders need to acquire to be effective in group settings. ADM 613A Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers 3 cr Focuses on financial terms, skills in financial planning, the management of working capital, budgeting, debt and equity financing, and developing financial balance sheets. Appropriate as an introductory course for managers and others in organizational management, private, public, and non-profit settings. (Formerly Financial Management) ADM 620 Training Evaluation Skills and Techniques 3 cr Provides students with a working knowledge of the tools, techniques, and theoretical constructs that underpin the field of training evaluation. Particular attention is paid to formative versus summative evaluation; determining worth, merit, and value; naturalistic versus quantitative methods; and major theorists in the field. Return-on-investment (ROI) theories are studied, as well as various approaches to automating the process of training evaluation. Prerequisite: ADM 626 or advisor's written approval ADM 626 Staff Development and Training 3 cr Explores the training process typically used in organizations while integrating theoretical and application principles of various adult learning theories. Students investigate training methodologies including case studies, role playing, and various interactive strategies to develop their training skills and competencies. ADM 629 Diagnosis for Organizational Change 3 cr Provides students, as a follow-up course to ADM 512, with a variety of opportunities to assess organizational needs for purposes of identifying change requirements and developing appropriate intervention strategies. Students are expected to design and implement at least one organizational change initiative during the course. ADM 675 Key Legal Issues in Human Resource Management 3 cr Surveys key employment law issues and examines their impact on the role of the human resources administrator. Students gain an understanding of the legal basis of employment policies and practices, learn to recognize the major legal issues affecting employees at all levels, and learn how to draft and implement employment policies within a corporate or not-for-profit work setting. ADM 685 Curriculum and Program Development 3 cr Reviews historical and current approaches to curriculum development and implementation. Topics include competency based learning, authentic assessment, curricular design, and program evaluation. The course is designed to give students the skills and knowledge needed to be effective instructional leaders. ADM 690 Capstone Project in Administration 3-6 cr Provides students with an opportunity to bring together all skills and knowledge acquired during the program in a culminating scholarly experience. Each student conducts an individualized final project appropriate to her/his specialization, developed in consultation with the program director. Students who do not have sufficient experience in the field should register for six credits, three of which will be counted towards an appropriate internship. Prerequisites: Completion of content core and specialization courses