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MGT 8050 - Managing and Leading Work Behavior 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or MAcc program.
This course explores some of the many ways in which human behavior affects how one manages and leads and ultimately how it affects individual, group, and organizational performance. The course will examine behavioral issues from both the macro and micro level with three principal areas of focus: Individual and organizational effectiveness. Organizational behavior what people think, feel, and do in organizations. Leading organizational change. A conceptual understanding and knowledge of the applied consequences of these issues are requisite to understanding business matters as diverse as employee discipline policies, career development, marketing and promotion strategies, and the economics of the firm. The principal areas will be examined with a thorough grounding in theory yet with a focus on how the associated knowledge and skills may be applied to develop better managers, leaders, and global citizens.
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MGT 8120 - Employment Law 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MGT 8800.
Provides a basic understanding of the legal implications surrounding managerial decisions regarding employees and work. The focus is on managerial decision making within the law in areas such as EEO, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment, Family Leave Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Taft Hartley Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act.
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MGT 8200 - Supply Chain Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or MAcc program.
This course focuses upon the strategic importance of supply chain management. The purpose of the course is to design and manage business- to-business to retail supply chain purchasing and distribution systems, and to formulate an integrated supply chain strategy that is supportive of various corporate strategies. New purchasing and distribution opportunities for businesses and inter/intra company communications systems designed for creating a more efficient marketplace are explored.
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MGT 8410 - Organizational Communication 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or MAcc program and BISM 2100 and MGT 3100, or their equivalents.
The study of interpersonal, organizational, and public communication processes as they relate to meshing individual and organizational goals, influence of communication processes on decision making, implementation of change, and adaptation of organizations to their environments.
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MGT 8490 - Management Process Improvement 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or the MAcc program.
This course introduces process improvement methodology to turn a business into a world class operation. The course begins with the process view for both service and manufacturing operations, and is broken into three phases. In the first phase, management of innovation and creativity problem solving (CPS) concepts are introduced. A thorough examination of CPS steps which consists of finding problem or opportunity, gathering information, generating solutions, and implementing solutions is performed. In the second phase, waste elimination techniques such as process mapping, kaizen event, manufacturing/office cells, mistake proofing, and quick changeover are introduced. In the third phase, in order to focus process improvement efforts, synchronous operations techniques such as bottleneck identification (weakest link) and management of bottleneck is presented.
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MGT 8520 - Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Creativity 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or the MAcc program.
This course addresses the needs of the would-be entrepreneur as well as the manager of creative and entrepreneurial activity within established organizations. This class is designed around three primary themes: dreams, skills, and action. This class will help you to experience the world in terms of the creative possibilities to dream big DREAMS and to identify and differentiate between ideas and opportunities. It will also help you develop the SKILLS you need to make these opportunities real. In addition, the course serves as a framework and catalyst to stimulate entrepreneurial motivation and ACTION.
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MGT 8530 - New Venture Creation and Growth 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or the MAcc program.
This course is designed for students seeking entrepreneurial careers in new or established businesses. It describes the new venture startup process and strategies for increasing the likelihood of successful venture launch. Topics covered include models of new venture formation, strategic resource acquisition and deployment, marketing, operations, and financial strategies for successful ventures, and the leadership skills and behaviors required for venture success.
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MGT 8535 - Developing Effective Business Plans 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
This course provides students an opportunity to develop world class business plans for venture opportunities that they would like to exploit.
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MGT 8540 - Entrepreneurial & VC Financing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MGT 8530 and FIN 8020 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on the financing and financial management of new ventures and other non-publicly traded business enterprises. Topics covered include sources of startup and growth equity capital, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), loans and grants available to startups and small businesses, financial strategies for new ventures and small businesses, the valuation of non-publicly traded firms over time, and strategies for avoiding and recovering from financial distress.
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MGT 8545 - Launching New Ventures 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MGT 8520 and/or MGT 8530 + MGT 8535 or permission of the instructor.
This course provides student teams the opportunity to start-up proposed business ventures while still in school. Each team will identify the key tasks necessary to start their venture. The members of the startup team will then be assigned and responsible for the completion of these tasks during the course with the help of one or more mentors.
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MGT 8550 - Consulting Services 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or the MAcc program.
This course suggests a framework for delivering consulting services within the business community. Basic consulting functions addressed include skill/market identification; opportunity recognition and establishment of client base; interview problem/needs assessments; observation; data collection, analysis and documentation diagnosis; recommendation, implementation, follow-up, and control; legal, ethical, and confidentiality issues; managing change; expectations; and collaborative teams and projects.
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MGT 8555 - International Entrepreneurship 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MGT 8520 or MGT 8530 or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed for students interested in international entrepreneurship. It provides students an opportunity to assess the economic feasibility of and to develop business plans for international venture opportunities.
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MGT 8560 - Family Business 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or the MAcc program.
Explore the unique challenges and opportunities involved in managing a family business. Topics include the decision to join the family firm, establishing credibility as a son or a daughter, the stages of family business growth and strategic planning and succession.
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MGT 8800 - Human Resource Management and Development 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MGT 8050 or equivalent.
Provides a general understanding of the human resource management function in contemporary organizations. Intended for students who have not taken a basic human resource management course at the undergraduate level.
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MGT 8810 - Managing Innovation and Technology Development 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Coles MBA or Macc.
This course examines the process of managing innovation and technology development, its commercialization, and its diffusion in the marketplace. It involves managing the innovation process through research and development activities, including managing the introduction and use of technology in products and services, in manufacturing processes, and in other corporate or support functions. It also involves the development of science into technology and its further integration into new products, services, and process designs that can be effectively and efficiently produced and/or delivered.
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MGT 8820 - Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MGT 8800.
This course covers significant new developments in three human resource functional areas: staffing, compensation systems, and performance management systems. The focus is on pragmatic, innovative, and cost effective strategies enabling the creation of sustainable competitive advantages through human resource management. Best practices in these areas will be addressed as well as implementation issues in order to enable students to transfer their knowledge to the work place.
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MGT 8830 - Organizational Effectiveness and Change 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MGT 8800.
This course focuses on the development of organizational capabilities in human resource management. The changing conditions facing organizations as they relate to human resources and the ability of human resource professionals to assist the organization in responding to change are the underlying themes. Areas covered in this course include creating learning organizations, fostering teamwork, employee involvement and commitment, creating trust, re-engineering, building flexible and cooperative work forces, and cross functional involvement.
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MGT 8840 - Reinventing Business Leadership 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or the MAcc program.
This course addresses essential knowledge and skills of business leadership for professional and personal development. Using dimensions of leadership applicable to business information, integration, inspiration, integrity, innovation, and individuality students assess their individual leadership skills and competencies, learn best practices of current business leaders, and formulate strategies for lifelong leadership development. Application of leadership in both traditional organizations and evolving organizational structures, networks, technologies, alliances, and diverse populations is covered.
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MGT 8850 - Women’s Leadership Lab 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed for both men and women to explore the special issues and challenges facing women aspiring to leadership positions in organizations. Experts from the academic and the business world will discuss critical issues facing women at this time. Self-assessments, simulations, and discussion of relevant literature will provide students with an opportunity to learn about the impact of their leadership styles and to practice effective behaviors.
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MGT 8860 - Managing Project Activities, Teams, and Resources 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Coles MBA or Macc.
This course addresses concepts and techniques for the management of business and technology projects and their associated activities, personnel, and resources. The content deals with planning, scheduling, organizing, and managing projects such as new product development, construction, system implementation, and special events. Primary class emphasis is on the project management process and tools. The course covers the project planning process in detail, addressing project scope and objectives, deliverables, milestones, tasks, work breakdown structure, responsibility and authority, project network, critical path analysis, costs, and resource allocation. The course also addresses the formation and organization of the project team, including the selection of successful project managers, key staffing and group process issues, and the various organizational approaches used to structure projects. Topics covered include the project life cycle, project planning, project scheduling, project cost estimating, project risk analysis, project control techniques, project organizations and functions, project manager responsibilities, and team building.
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MGT 8900 - Special Topics in Management and Entrepreneurship 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Coles MBA or MAcc, permission of instructor and approval of program director.
Selected contemporary topics in management and entrepreneurship of interest to faculty and students.
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MGT 8910 - International Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or MAcc program.
This course deals with theoretical and practical aspects of managing international business operations in the global market. It offers a cross-cultural perspective on the challenge of managing business organizations in multiple national markets, and it focuses on issues of cultural diversity in socio-political and economic systems. This course offers an in-depth examination of the conditions that confront domestic enterprises when they undertake international expansion and the common business practices employed under such conditions.
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MGT 8970 - Ethics in Managerial Decision Making 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Managers must make decisions every day. This course examines a variety of ethical foundations which underlie managerial decision making, and asks participants to relate the material to their own experiences in the business world.
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MGT 8980 - Service and Quality Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MGT 8040 or equivalent.
This course has two major components. The first component is providing an in-depth study of the key concepts and practices of modern quality philosophies and techniques. The opportunities to add value through quality in all phases of business and product life cycles will be identified. Concepts and methods of statistical quality control will be presented. The second component is focusing on the development of a clear understanding of service management from multiple perspectives. Students will learn to define, diagnose, design, measure, control, and change service with the objective of improving quality and productivity.
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MGT 8999 - Strategic Management: An Integrative, Capstone Experience 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of five graduate core and at least nine hours of electives and permission from the Graduate Business Office. This course is designed to be the final experience in the MBA programs.
An integrative capstone course designed to provide an executive viewpoint of strategy formation and management of an enterprise. Teaches how to audit and analyze complex situations to determine the firm’s strategies for long-run survival and growth in competitive markets. Examines techniques for analysis of environmental conditions and trends, opportunities and threats, resource strengths and limitations. Suggests how to plan, implement, and control organizational efficiency and effectiveness at both the strategic and operational level.
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MGT 9601 - Seminar in Behavioral Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course reviews applied behavioral research from the fields of accounting, marketing and management. Research will be introduced that considers how scholars from different fields use topics such as individual differences, judgment, decision making, motivation, and incentives in their research on individual and group or committee behavior. A portion of the course is devoted to specific research phenomena within each student’s field of study. Each topic is introduced through a review of seminal theories and is reinforced with current research that applies or tests those theories.
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MGT 9608 - Concentration Doctoral Directed Study 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program, completion of two of the four courses in the sequence of MGT 9601, MGT 9611, MGT 9612, and/or MGT 9650 and permission of the advisor.
Individualized and independent scholarly investigation and research of an important topic in business. The focus, content, and expectations for this study will be formally established by the doctoral student and supervising professor to provide the student in-depth knowledge of a research area within the student’s discipline. The culmination of the study will be a research project or literature review resulting in a publishable quality paper.
Notes This course is repeatable for up to 6 total credit hours.
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MGT 9611 - Seminar in Business Strategy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course examines topics and research in business strategy focusing particularly on the major theories associated with global strategy formulation with the goal of firm short-term and long-term performance. Topics include theories of globalizing business, theories of national culture and business strategy, market structure and strategy, the resource based view of the firm, transaction costs theory, institutional theories, strategic alliances, and theories of strategic leadership. Each topic is introduced through research paper treatments of seminal theories. The theories are then reinforced with current research that apply and/or test these theories.
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MGT 9612 - Seminar in Marketing Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course examines topics and research in marketing focusing particularly on the “4 Ps” (Price, Product, Distribution, and Promotions) in both domestic and international settings. Each topic is introduced through research paper treatments of seminal theories. The theories are then reinforced with current research that apply and/or test these theories.
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MGT 9650 - Special Topics in Management 1-3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DBA program and permission of the program director.
Selected contemporary topics in management of mutual interest to doctoral faculty and doctoral students.
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MGT 9901 - Research Methods & Dissertation Design I 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of two of the four courses in the sequence of MGT 9601, MGT 9611, MGT 9612, and/or MGT 9650 and permission of the advisor.
This course serves as an introduction to writing the dissertation. In this course we focus on a variety of issues including how to pick your topic, developing a research design (including how data is to be collected and what methods are to be employed in analyzing the data), developing a research plan, the structure and design of the Coles DBA dissertation (including how practitioner papers differ from academic papers), writing an introduction, writing a literature review, writing up the methods and findings sections, and writing up a conclusion and implications section. Each topic is introduced through selected papers and students come prepared to present and discuss their own dissertation ideas. The course is conducted in coordination with the course professor and student’s research advisor.
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MGT 9902 - Research Methods & Dissertation Design II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of MGT 9901.
In this course students defend their dissertation proposal. In addition, a variety of topics are offered to help them complete their dissertations. Students in consultation with their major professor choose appropriate topics. They include experimental, survey, qualitative and secondary data collection methods, methods of data analysis including regression based statistics (including hierarchical regression), ANOVA and structural equation modeling. They also include writing topics such as writing an introduction, writing a literature review, how to write up the methods and findings sections, writing up a conclusion and implications section, and writing a practitioner paper. In prior consultation with their major professor, students choose among the offered topics as well as schedule a time to defend their proposal.
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MGT 9904 - Dissertation Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program, completion of 12 hours of graduate level research courses and permission of advisor.
Course work supports and guides doctoral candidates in the implementation of their research and the development and defense of the dissertation. This format and structure will provide individual time with the Doctoral Committee and collegial and academic support from their peers. Course may be repeated as necessary.
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MKTG 8030 - Strategic Marketing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or MAcc program.
Development of marketing strategies and programs and their application in firm’s decision-making. Examination of the impact of marketing strategies on firm’s financial performance. Cases, competitive marketing simulations, and marketing plan developments will be used to provide for application experience.
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MKTG 8440 - Marketing for e-Business 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
This course develops a framework for understanding the forces driving the internet revolution in marketing and business. The course will cover such topics as online behavior, customer support, new product development, branding, pricing, and internet marketing plans.
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MKTG 8670 - Promotion Strategy and Tactics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
A course examining the use of promotion in profit and nonprofit organizations is studied. Methods of promotion including public relations, advertising, professional selling, and sales promotion will be analyzed, including how and when to use each, how to measure effectiveness, and how to select promotion service suppliers.
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MKTG 8710 - Consumer and Buyer Behavior 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
Utilizes the behavioral sciences and research methods to analyze, forecast, and meet consumer needs. The roles of advertising and ethical issues are analyzed.
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MKTG 8720 - Strategic Product Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
A study of the strategic product portfolio from the perspective of the marketing manager. In-depth analysis of the total product, development of products. and strategies related to product introduction, change, and deletion.
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MKTG 8730 - International Marketing Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BISM 2100 and MKTG 8030 or their equivalents.
The course focuses on the application of marketing management strategies and tactics in a global economy. Using case studies, the course analyzes how varying environmental forces influence adaptation of the marketing mix and how homogenizing forces influence global standardization of marketing strategy.
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MKTG 8740 - Sports Marketing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030.
The course introduces students to the application of basic principles of marketing to the unique industry of sports (i.e. sponsorships, licensing). Furthermore, the advanced use of marketing strategies is applied to the sports industry for the preparation of student placement in management roles.
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MKTG 8750 - Applied Marketing Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BISM 2100 and MKTG 8030 or equivalents.
Examination and evaluation of marketing information sources and systems for opportunity identification and analysis, planning, decision making, and control.
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MKTG 8770 - Sales Management Decisions 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
Advanced study of conceptual and methodological tools used to support decisions required for the management of sales personnel and the planning and control of sales operations.
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MKTG 8780 - Business to Business Marketing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
An examination of the areas of strategic and tactical planning and implementation when dealing with products sold to other business firms.
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MKTG 8790 - Applied Global Business Strategies 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Coles MBA or MAcc program or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on an applied multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and implementing global business strategy. It examines the phases of global strategy evolution, emphasizing the key strategic thrusts as well as how to leverage the firm’s position and competencies to take advantage of potential synergies. A special learning opportunity is provided by a required overseas business study tour. Students will be exposed to foreign culture and perspectives on global strategy formulation and implementation.
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MKTG 8900 - Special Topics in Marketing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Coles MBA or MAcc, permission of instructor and approval of program director.
Selected contemporary topics in marketing and professional sales of interest to faculty and students.
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MKTG 9601 - Seminar in Behavioral Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course reviews applied behavioral research from the fields of accounting, marketing and management. Research will be introduced that considers how scholars from different fields use topics such as individual differences, judgment, decision making, motivation, and incentives in their research on individual and group or committee behavior. A portion of the course is devoted to specific research phenomena within each student’s field of study. Each topic is introduced through a review of seminal theories and is reinforced with current research that applies or tests those theories.
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MKTG 9608 - Concentration Doctoral Directed Study 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA, completion of two of the three courses in the sequence of MKTG 9601, MKTG 9611, MKTG 9612, and/or MKTG 9650 and permission of the advisor.
Individualized and independent scholarly investigation and research of an important topic in business. The focus, content, and expectations for this study will be formally established by the doctoral student and supervising professor to provide the student in-depth knowledge of a research area within the student’s discipline. The culmination of the study will be a research project or literature review resulting in a publishable quality paper.
Notes This course is repeatable for up to 6 total credit hours.
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MKTG 9611 - Seminar in Business Strategy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course examines topics and research in business strategy focusing particularly on the major theories associated with global strategy formulation with the goal of firm short-term and long-term performance. Topics include theories of globalizing business, theories of national culture and business strategy, market structure and strategy, the resource based view of the firm, transaction costs theory, institutional theories, strategic alliances, and theories of strategic leadership. Each topic is introduced through research paper treatments of seminal theories. The theories are then reinforced with current research that apply and/or test these theories.
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MKTG 9612 - Seminar in Marketing Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course examines topics and research in marketing focusing particularly on the “4 Ps” (Price, Product, Distribution, and Promotions) in both domestic and international settings. Each topic is introduced through research paper treatments of seminal theories. The theories are then reinforced with current research that apply and/or test these theories.
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MKTG 9650 - Special Topics in Marketing 1-3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DBA program and permission of the program director.
Selected contemporary topics in marketing of mutual interest to doctoral faculty and doctoral students.
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MKTG 9901 - Research Methods & Dissertation Design I 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of two of the four courses in the sequence of MKTG 9601, MKTG 9611, MKTG 9612, and/or MKTG 9650 and permission of the advisor.
This course serves as an introduction to writing the dissertation. In this course we focus on a variety of issues including how to pick your topic, developing a research design (including how data is to be collected and what methods are to be employed in analyzing the data), developing a research plan, the structure and design of the Coles DBA dissertation (including how practitioner papers differ from academic papers), writing an introduction, writing a literature review, writing up the methods and findings sections, and writing up a conclusion and implications section. Each topic is introduced through selected papers and students come prepared to present and discuss their own dissertation ideas. The course is conducted in coordination with the course professor and student’s research advisor.
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MKTG 9902 - Research Methods & Dissertation Design II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of MKTG 9901.
In this course students defend their dissertation proposal. In addition, a variety of topics are offered to help them complete their dissertations. Students in consultation with their major professor choose appropriate topics. They include experimental, survey, qualitative and secondary data collection methods, methods of data analysis including regression based statistics (including hierarchical regression), ANOVA and structural equation modeling. They also include writing topics such as writing an introduction, writing a literature review, how to write up the methods and findings sections, writing up a conclusion and implications section, and writing a practitioner paper. In prior consultation with their major professor, students choose among the offered topics as well as schedule a time to defend their proposal.
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MKTG 9904 - Dissertation Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program, completion of 12 hours of graduate level research courses and permission of advisor.
Course work supports and guides doctoral candidates in the implementation of their research and the development and defense of the dissertation. This format and structure will provide individual time with the Doctoral Committee and collegial and academic support from their peers. Course may be repeated as necessary.
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MATH 7700 - Elementary Set Theory 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
A course in the theory of sets with application to the development of the real number system. Proofs, applications and history will be included.
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MATH 7712 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
This is an application-oriented course that introduces a variety of discrete mathematical topics such as finite graphs, matrices, recursion, counting, probability, and modular arithmetic. It is designed to reflect current recommendations of the Mathematical Association of America and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics for the preparation and development of mathematics teachers.
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MATH 7713 - Statistics and Data Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
This course focuses on applications of statistics and data analysis to various fields such as education, science, and business. Through the use of various technologies as data analysis tools, the students will solve problems using descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as apply algebraic techniques for analyzing data.
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MATH 7714 - Geometry from Multiple Perspectives 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
This course focuses on Euclidean, non-Euclidean, and transformational geometry. Topics include incidence, order, parallelism, formal and informal proof, proportional reasoning, spatial visualization, and axiomatic systems. An investigative approach encourages students to conjecture, test, and verify geometric principles.
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MATH 7717 - Elementary Number Theory 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
Introduction to the basic principles of number theory. Topics include properties of integers, congruences, divisibility, greatest common divisors, the Euclidean algorithm, Pythagorean theorem, prime number theorems, Diophantine equations, Fermat’s Last Theorem, Goldbach’s conjecture, Euler’s theorem and applications in cryptology.
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MATH 7718 - Functions and Analytic Techniques 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
Study of families of functions from the perspective of multiple representations. Extends knowledge of basic algebraic and trigonometric functions and the modeling process through applications using various technologies.
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MATH 7900 - Special Topics 1-9 (Repeatable, Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education.
Exploration of a specifically designed topic.
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MATH 7950 - Directed Study 1-9 (Repeatable, Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education.
A concentrated investigation of selected topics of an advanced nature.
Notes The content will be determined jointly by the instructor and student.
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MAED 6416 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics I 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L.
An examination and application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching middle and secondary school mathematics in the multicultural and diverse classroom of today. Includes a secondary school field experience in mathematics teaching and seminars.
Notes Proof of professional liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
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MAED 6416L - Practicum II 0 Class Hours 9 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 6100.
Corequisite: MAED 6416.
This field experience is designed to provide the candidate with the opportunity to apply and reflect on concepts addressed in the corequisite course, MAED 6416. Candidates are placed in appropriate school settings where they carry out direct activities. Candidates must have a satisfactory practicum to continue in the MAT program without remediation.
Notes A criminal background check and verification of liability insurance is required.
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MAED 6475 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAED 6416, MAED 6416L.
Building upon knowledge and skills developed in MAED 6416, candidates continue to examine and apply curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching secondary school mathematics in diverse classrooms.
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MAED 6475L - Practicum III 0 Class Hours 18 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAED 6417 and MAED 6417L.
Corequisite: MAED 6475.
This field experience is designed to provide the candidate with the opportunity to apply and reflect on concepts addressed in the corequisite courses, MAED 6417. Candidates are placed in appropriate school settings where they observe, assist, and teach. Candidates must have a satisfactory practicum to continue in the MAT program without remediation.
Notes A criminal background check and verification of liability insurance is required.
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MAED 7701 - History of Mathematics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
A historical and cultural development of mathematics from ancient times to the present as a natural development of human endeavors. Selected topics include numeration, mathematical notation, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, analysis, and prominent mathematicians. Individual projects allow students to research topics which would be appropriate to their areas of mathematical interests and to applications in their school classrooms.
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MAED 7715 - Mathematical Problem Solving 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
Investigations in this course center around formulating, solving, and extending problems from various areas of mathematics and other disciplines. The course includes issues related to problem solving such as historical perspectives, Polya’s contributions, and research-based ideas for teaching and assessing problem solving.
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MAED 7716 - Math Studies 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
Students’ understanding of the mathematics they teach will be deepened and broadened through the study of problems in Algebra, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, and Mathematical Modeling. This course is designed so that students can explore key ideas in mathematics, bringing with them the skills and understandings of advanced course work, enhancing their understanding, and connecting more advanced ideas to the topics they teach.
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MAED 7719 - Technology and Mathematics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
Focus is on the current effects and potential of technology for doing, teaching, and learning mathematics. Students explore mathematics as they develop skill in innovative mathematics technologies. Technologies include graphing calculators, data collection technologies (such as CBL, CBR), dynamic geometry software, statistics software, web simulations, web courseware, and other technology tools for mathematics. This course is designed to fulfill the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirement for technology endorsement.
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MAED 7723 - Patterns & Relations 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study.
Using patterns will provide the P-5 teacher an opportunity to explore a variety of mathematical topics such as exponents, number theory, rational numbers, measurement, geometry, etc. These explorations will allow the student to construct understandings, to provide reasons for their actions, to communicate their understanding and to make connections to other mathematical topics.
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MAED 7724 - Shapes and Measures 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study.
Students will model, map, and engage in activities to discover, visualize and represent concepts and properties of geometric figures in the physical world. These geometrical explorations and investigations will provide P-5 teachers opportunities to strengthen their spatial intuitions and gain greater understanding of geometric concepts necessary to function effectively in a three-dimensional world.
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MAED 7725 - Mathematical Exploration, Discovery and Problem Solving for Teachers (P-5) 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study.
This course will provide opportunities for teachers to investigate, discuss, question, conjecture and verify their conclusions from situations generated within the context of everyday experiences. Critical thinking skills and assessment techniques will be included.
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MAED 7751 - Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
Emphasizes general mathematical concepts and reasoning methods and how they undergird the development of analytic thinking. Emphasizes the link between mathematics and mathematics pedagogy. Topics include multiple representations, thinking and reasoning mathematically, communication, modeling, connections, and applications. The impact of these mathematical processes on school mathematics instruction is addressed in such topics as standards-based education, alternative curricula, testing and assessment, differentiation of instruction, and the use of innovative teaching tools.
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MAED 7900 - Special Topics 1-9 (Repeatable, Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study.
Exploration of a specifically designed topic or theme in mathematics education for experienced classroom teachers.
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MAED 7950 - Directed Study 1-9 (Repeatable, Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study.
A concentrated investigation of selected topics of an advanced nature. The content will be determined jointly by the instructor and the student.
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MAED 8900 - Research Methods & Critique in Mathematics Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. program.
This course is designed to survey, from an advanced point of view, research methods used in mathematics education by examination of important research in mathematics education. Students will analyze, summarize, and critique published research. Students will also have an opportunity to read extensively the literature relevant to their proposed dissertation research and focus the research questions for their dissertation.
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MAED 8900 - Research Methods and Critique in Mathematics Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. Program.
This course is designed to survey, from an advanced point of view, research methods used in mathematics education by examination of important research in mathematics education. Students will analyze, summarize, and critique published research. Students will also have an opportunity to read extensively the literature relevant to their proposed dissertation research and focus the research questions for their dissertation.
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MAED 9300 - Critical Issues for Student Learning: (Topic) 3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and problem solving of a current topic of vital concern relevant to teaching, leading and student learning in secondary and middle grade classrooms and schools.
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MAED 9350 - Doctoral Directed Study 1-9 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Individualized and independent scholarly investigation and research of an important topic involving teaching, leading and student learning in secondary and middle grade classrooms and schools. The focus, content and expectations for this study will be formally established by the doctoral student and supervising professor.
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MAED 9900 - Dissertation 3-9 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate level research courses.
Course work supports and guides doctoral candidates in the implementation of their research and the development and defense of the dissertation. This format and structure will provide individual time with the Doctoral Committee and collegial and academic support from their peers.
Notes Course may be repeated as necessary.
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MUSI 7900 - Special Topics in Music 1-3 (Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education.
Selected special topics of interest to students and faculty.
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MUSI 7950 - Directed Study 1-9 (Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education.
Covers special topics and seminars external to regular course offerings.
Notes May include original research projects.
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MUED 6660 - Instrument Techniques 1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
Instrument techniques are a requirement for all certification programs in music education. They are taken by advisement according to the Instrument Techniques Requirement Display. This display provides for the necessary competencies in each of the music education specializations.
Notes (MUED 6660/01 through 6660/15)
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NURS 7715 - Professional Advanced Role Development and Health Care Issues 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program.
Within this course, role theory, change theory, and leadership theory as they apply to advanced practice nursing are examined. The issues related to the role of the advanced practice nurse in today’s health care environment are explored. Ethical and legal decision-making processes are investigated. The standards and regulations governing advanced practice nursing are examined.
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NURS 7725 - Health Care Theory 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator.
Theories from healthcare, nursing and related fields are analyzed and critiqued from the perspective of theory development and theory utilization. Theoretical concepts are considered as they apply to the advanced practice nursing in research, communication, practice, and professional autonomy.
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NURS 7735 - Advanced Health Assessment, Health Maintenance and Health Promotion 2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program.
This course is designed to develop the student’s skill and critical appraisal of the history and physical examination of clients. Health promotion, risk screening, and disease prevention are emphasized while clinical strategies and interventions are critiqued utilizing research and theoretical data. A clinical practicum provides experiences in health promotion and maintenance allowing students to develop their assessment, interpretive, and diagnostic competencies.
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NURS 7746 - Research Applications and Outcome Evaluations in Advanced Practice I 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course builds upon the student’s basic knowledge of the research process. It explores research design, methodology, data analysis, and outcome evaluation for relevant problems encountered by the advanced practice nurse. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are examined. Students will critique relevant studies in an area of interest and develop a proposal related to a topic in their specific area of interest.
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NURS 7747 - Research Applications and Outcome Evaluations in Advanced Practice II 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7746.
This course builds upon the student’s basic knowledge of the research process and continues the instruction begun in NURS 7746 (Research Design and Methodology). It explores quantitative and qualitative data analyses for relevant problems encountered by the advanced care practice nurse. Students will prepare and submit an Institutional Review Board request for approval for their proposal developed in NURS 7746.
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NURS 7755 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course expands the experienced professional nurse’s understanding of pharmacological principles, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the knowledge necessary to improve client care outcomes.
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NURS 7765 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course is designed to provide the experienced professional nurse with advanced content concerning normal and abnormal human physiologic responses to pertinent pathophysiologic conditions. Emphasis is placed on the clinical manifestations of these conditions may successfully intervene in a variety of advanced practice clinical settings.
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NURS 7774 - Advanced Care Management Models for Practice 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735.
Corequisite: NURS 8860.
This course focuses on the role of the clinical nurse leader in the advanced care management of individuals and populations in acute care or other appropriate health care settings. Principles of advanced care management including strategic planning, working with teams and various care management models and tools such as clinical pathways and care mapping in the managed care environment are emphasized. Additional concepts will be discussed such as clinical outcomes, documentation, and evaluation methodology in these environments.
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NURS 7780 - Ethics of Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course engages the student in exploration of the ethical and legal frameworks, theories, and applications that relate to leadership, management, and decision-making in health care organizations. Case analysis and presentation will be used to emphasize the student’s ability to identify ethical and legal problems and work with others to resolve them.
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NURS 7785 - Health Policy and Finance 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course is designed to provide the practice nursing student with an overview of the factors involved in understanding the current state of health care policy in the United States. Various methods of health care financing, organization, role of government in health care, and an historical perspective will be explored. Issues such as access, the roles of health care providers, primary care, and organizational structures will be discussed.
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NURS 7790 - Innovative Teaching Strategies in Advanced Care Management 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course is designed to assist the in understanding the development and implementation of educational courses, seminars, workshops, or community programs for staff, students, clients, or community members. The content will focus on classroom, clinical, and online settings. The student will consider several best practice strategies as well as the use of technology to enhance or present content.
Notes A course or a workshop that may be used in a practice setting will be developed.
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NURS 7792 - Curriculum, Instruction, & Evaluation in Health Care Organizations 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7790, NURS 8870.
Corequisite: NURS 8871.
This course is designed to provide the advanced practice nurse the theoretical underpinnings of curriculum development, instruction, and evaluation needed in diverse health care organizations, including academic nursing programs. The knowledge gained can be applied to the educator role in a university setting, a health care agency, or in corporate settings focused on health care.
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NURS 7793 - Health Policy Leadership Seminar 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program.
This seminar provides students with an advanced understanding of the issues of leadership and health policy as it relates to nursing. The course addresses theories and models of the health policy process with a focus on integrating health service research theory and methods. Students engage in intensive study of trends in health policy, leadership issues related to policy, and the active engagement of the advance practice nurse in forming health policy Perspectives on agenda setting, media roles, advocacy, policy innovation, diffusion, and implementation are also integrated with examples of specific nursing policy problems.
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NURS 7794 - Advanced Leadership & Policy in Multicultural, Changing World 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program.
This course develops proactive leadership skills in leading and shaping organizations and health policy through the myriad of changes that are occurring in the health care environment and in a multicultural society. The course examines the impact of family and welfare policy on health status, health care access, and health outcomes. It allows the opportunity to explore global policy that influences diverse populations. Transformational leadership skills, organizational assessment, business ethics, climate analysis, communication, cultural competency and information management will be emphasized to effect leadership and policy in a changing, multicultural world. Diversity and cultural competence will be studied in relation to the changing populations seen globally. Emphasis will be placed on improving organizational performance and creating a learning healthcare organization.
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NURS 7795 - Global Initiatives in Healthcare, Changing World 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7715, NURS 7793, NURS 7794.
This course focuses on the global perspective of policy development and implementation in health care. By examining global perspectives, intercultural engagement and global citizenship, the student will recognize and incorporate a worldview of health care and the advanced practice nurse.
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NURS 8800 - Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in Adults 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735.
Corequisite: NURS 8850.
This course addresses the common health conditions, both simple and complex, affecting individuals, aged 17 and older, frequently encountered in primary care setting. Client’s clinical presentation, underlying causes, and appropriate treatment modalities are explored. The nurse practitioner’s role in the clinical management of common health conditions in the adult client is the focus with emphasis on referral, follow-up, and client education. The impact of health problems on the family unit is also explored.
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NURS 8805 - Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in Children 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735; 8800.
Corequisite: NURS 8851.
This course is designed to provide an exploration of theories and knowledge needed for child health supervision in the primary care setting with a focus on the nurse practitioner’s role in clinical management, anticipatory guidance, referral, and follow-up. Emphasis is placed upon parents as participants in assessment, decision-making, and management of common health problems and the stresses of normal development in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
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