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2018 Siena Heights University Catalog 
    
2018 Siena Heights University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Teacher Education

  
  • TED 601 Professional Reading and Writing in Teacher Education


    3 credit hours

    This course is an introduction course to the skills and concepts needed in the Master of Arts in Teacher Education program.  The course content will include units on reading, writing, and critical analysis related to educational research; technology; skill development; research skills for students K-12; teacher leadership skills; research and thesis orientation.

    Course is Offered: Uncertain

Theatre

  
  • TSC 101 Fundamentals Of Speech Communication


    3 credit hours

    Emphasizes communication theory and introduces and develops communication skills in interpersonal, small group and public speaking environments.

    Prerequisite: None
    Course is Offered: FA, WI and SU Every Year
  
  • TSC 102 Introduction To Theatre


    3 credit hours

    This course will introduce the student to the world of theatre. We will explore the impulse to perform, theatre’s place in the history of mankind, theatre practitioners such as the director, playwright, designer, and the nature of style and genre in drama. The student will also attend at least two main stage productions presented by Theatre Siena.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA and WI Every Year
  
  • TSC 103 Theatre Technology


    3 credit hours

    An introduction to the tools, techniques, materials, and equipment used in Theatrical Production including: construction and painting of scenery, hanging lights and using light-board, setting up and running sound equipment, as well as backstage organization of a theatrical production. Working on a crew and lab hours required.

    Prerequisite: None
    Course Fee: $50
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 104 Computer Aided Drafting


    3 credit hours

    An introduction to methods and practices of Computer Aided Drafting (DAD). Design in 2 and 3 Dimensions will be covered. Design will be accomplished through the use of CAD software. Course activities will expose students to the application of design in various areas of Theater and Engineering. 

    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 117 Modern Dance I


    2 credit hours

    Training in basic movement through modern dance techniques.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 118 Ballet I


    2 credit hours

    This class will focus on simple movement and grace with an introduction to the basic positions and technique required for ballet and other genres.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 120 Stratford Trip


    1 credit hours

    Students will travel to Stratford, Ontario to view and report on three to four plays presented at the Stratford Festival. A journal will be required, and working papers will be written by participants. There may also be opportunity for backstage and warehouse tours.

    Prerequisite: None
    Course Fee: $400
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 130 Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble


    1 credit hours

    A Cappella Choir (also known as The Acapelicans) is a select group of male and female vocalists that perform contemporary repertoire without accompaniment. The ensemble performs at scheduled and sometimes impromptu events throughout the community during the session. The group is by audition only and students may not register for this course without instructor approval. Please contact the instructor for more information regarding the audition process and dates.

    Prerequisite: Permission
    Course Fee: $25
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA and WI Every Year
  
  • TSC 132 Musical Theatre Voice I


    1 credit hours

    Course Fee: $150
  
  • TSC 133 Musical Theatre Voice I


    2 credit hours

    Course Fee: $250
  
  • TSC 145 Musical Theatre Workshop I


    3 credit hours

    This course is a performance intensive class designed for Musical Theatre majors. Auditioning, vocal performance, acting and dance are supported with study of historical context and genres of Musical Theatre.

    Prerequisite: None
    Course Fee: $25
    Course is Offered: WI Every Year
  
  • TSC 152 Musical Theatre Voice II


    1 credit hours

    Course Fee: $150
  
  • TSC 153 Musical Theatre Voice II


    2 credit hours

    Course Fee: $250
  
  • TSC 156 Acting I


    3 credit hours

    The students will examine acting theories and techniques. Through improvisation and assigned scenes, students will analyze scripts and select vocal techniques for developing an imaginative performance discipline for realistic drama.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: WI Every Year
  
  • TSC 211 Oral Interpretation Of Literature


    3 credit hours

    A basic course stressing the development of skills necessary in the oral presentation of literature. Students will have practical experience in implementing interpretation theory by presenting various forms of literature. A course especially useful for secondary teachers.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 212 Oral Interpretation Of Children’s Literature


    3 credit hours

    A basic course stressing the development of skills necessary in the oral presentation of children’s literature. Students will have practical experience in implementing interpretation theory by presenting various forms of children’s literature. A course especially useful for elementary teachers.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: Uncertain

     

  
  • TSC 213 Touring Children’s Theatre


    3 credit hours

    Preparation of touring shows to the elementary schools of Lenawee County. Students will examine various types and methods of touring theatres. The production will be presented in a theatrical setting using set pieces, costumes, and the environment of the various schools.

    Prerequisite: Permission
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 214 Voice And Diction


    3 credit hours

    A basic course in the development of skills in sound discrimination and articulation through studies in the International Phonetic Alphabet and voice exercises. Students will study disorders of articulation and various American and International Dialects.

    Prerequisite: None
    Course is Offered: WI Every Year
  
  • TSC 217 Tap I


    2 credit hours

    Training in basic tap dancing technique.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 219 Jazz I


    2 credit hours

    This course will focus on the basic levels of Jazz.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: WI 2020
  
  • TSC 220 Hip Hop


    2 credit hours

    This course will focus on high energy dance infused with the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: WI 2019
  
  • TSC 221 Partnering


    2 credit hours

    This course will cover partnering in different genres of dance with an emphasis on basic ballroom.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 222 Pilates And Yoga For Dancers


    2 credit hours

    This course will focus on developing a dancer’s core strength. Each movement is intended to increase flexibility and allow for dancers to feel correct alignment.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: WI 2020
  
  • TSC 242 Film Study And Analysis


    3 credit hours

    The visual imagery in classic films will be explored thematically, structurally, and within their historical contexts. The student will develop the skills necessary to analyze picture, iconic representation, and composition in film both critically and creatively. Students will integrate listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing skills.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: SU Every Year, FA 2019
  
  • TSC 245 Musical Theatre Workshop II


    3 credit hours

    A continuation of Musical Theatre Workshop I. This course is a detailed survey of the various performance styles associated with Musical Theatre. Students will integrate music, dance and character in performance.

    Prerequisite:
    Course Fee: $25
    Course is Offered: WI Every Year
  
  • TSC 247 Modern Dance II


    2 credit hours

    Advanced study of Modern Dance I.

    Prerequisite:
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 248 Ballet II


    2 credit hours

    This course will focus on the more moderate forms of the dance. The class includes the basic movements and positions and also extends to heavier footwork and travel patterns.

    Prerequisite:
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: WI 2021
  
  • TSC 249 Jazz II


    2 credit hours

    This course will focus on a more moderate form of Jazz for the experienced dancer.

    Prerequisite:
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: WI 2021
  
  • TSC 252 Musical Theatre Voice III


    1 credit hours

    Course Fee: $150
  
  • TSC 253 Musical Theatre Voice III


    2 credit hours

    Course Fee: $250
  
  • TSC 256 Acting Studio II: Preparing The Actor


    3 credit hours

    Students will examine acting theories and techniques. Through assigned scenes students will analyze scripts and select techniques for performing various realistic and non-realistic acting styles.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 257 Introduction To Theatrical Design


    3 credit hours

    An introduction to Scenic, Lighting, Costume, Prop and Sound Design including Basic Elements of Design, Mechanical Drafting (computer), Design Process, Basic Rendering, and Model Making. Lab hours required.

    Prerequisite: None
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 262 Musical Theatre Voice IV


    1 credit hours

    Course Fee: $150
  
  • TSC 263 Musical Theatre Voice IV


    2 credit hours

    Course Fee: $250
  
  • TSC 267 Tap II


    2 credit hours

    This course is a continuation of Beginning Tap with an emphasis on combinations.

    Prerequisite:
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: WI 2019
  
  • TSC 268 Stage Management


    3 credit hours

    Students will investigate the role of the stage manager in various theatrical organizations. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the demands of organization and coordination of the theatrical performance.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 269 Stage Make-Up


    3 credit hours

    Students will learn the materials and application techniques for basic stage make-up. Each student will be required to purchase her/his own make-up supplies.

    Prerequisite: None
    Course Fee: $100
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 285 Special Topics


    1-3 credit hours

    Dependent upon topic. 

    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 343 Teaching Creative Dramatics


    3 credit hours

    Introduction to the principles and techniques of teaching creative dramatics. Students will practice those principles and techniques in workshop situations by guiding children from six to twelve in improvised, directed play.

    Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
    Course Fee: $30
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA and SU Every Year
  
  • TSC 345 Musical Theatre Workshop III


    3 credit hours

    A continuation of Musical Theatre Workshop II. This course entails research and analysis of musical theatre forms, past and present. Students will also develop advance performance skills in direct connection to their specific research and analysis.

    Prerequisite:
    Course Fee: $25
    Course is Offered: WI Every Year
  
  • TSC 351 Drama For Community And Youth


    3 credit hours

    Combining the techniques of improvisational theatre, process play-building, and applied drama-students will devise theme based theatrical experiences that will be presented by, with, and for ‘select’ audiences. Social Justice Theatre, Prison Theatre, Drama in Education, and Drama for Civic Engagement are among the theories to be considered.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 352 Musical Theatre Voice V


    1 credit hours

    Course Fee: $150
  
  • TSC 353 Musical Theatre Voice V


    2 credit hours

    Course Fee: $250
  
  • TSC 355 Directing I


    3 credit hours

    A study of the theory and practice of directing for the stage. Each student will produce a short play for public performance.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 356 Acting Studio III


    3 credit hours

    Advanced study of Acting Studio II. Students will continue to examine acting theories and techniques. Through assigned scenes and monologues students will analyze scripts and select techniques for performing prose and verse styles.

    Prerequisite: TSC 256 
    Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 357 Scenic Design


    3 credit hours

    Students will examine techniques and process for conceptualizing scenic designs. Instruction will include computer aided drafting (CAD), rendering and model making, and the creation of multiple project designs.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 358 Lighting, Sound Design


    3 credit hours

    Students will examine techniques and process for conceptualizing and executing Lighting and Sound Designs. Instruction will include computer aided drafting (CAD) of light-plots, working with conventional and LED lighting fixtures, the creation of Sound Designs including reinforcement and playback of cues (using Cue-Lab), and the basics of designing with projections. Includes the creation of multiple project designs. Lab hours required.

    Prerequisite:
    Course Fee: $50
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 359 Costume Design


    3 credit hours

    Students will examine techniques for conceptualizing theatrical costumes. Instruction will include research and rendering of conceived designs. Experience may include lab and department productions.

    Prerequisite:
    Course Fee: $50
    Course is Offered: FA 2018
  
  • TSC 360 Technical Design for Theatre


    3 credit hours

    A class emphasizing the technical design of scenery and special effects for the Theatre. The course will also cover engineering principles, planning, and cosing out a scenic design, as well as creating working drawings for the construction of a set. 

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 362 Musical Theatre Voice VI


    1 credit hours

    Course Fee: $150
  
  • TSC 363 Musical Theatre Voice VI


    2 credit hours

    Course Fee: $250
  
  • TSC 441 Theatre History I: Greek To The 20th Century


    3 credit hours

    A survey of Western Theatre History from the Golden Age of Greece through the 19th Century. A major research paper will be required.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 442 Theatre History II: 20th. Century To The Present


    3 credit hours

    A survey of theatre history from the Twentieth Century to the Present. A major research paper will be required.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: FA 2018
  
  • TSC 445 Musical Theatre Workshop IV


    3 credit hours

    A Continuation of Musical Theatre Workshop III. Focus is on advanced research and analysis of musical theatre forms culminating in a major paper and performance. Students will combine advanced integration of acting, music and dance skills with appropriate audition materials in preparation for professional work as a musical theatre performer.

    Prerequisite: TSC 345  
    Course Fee: $25
    Course is Offered: WI Every Year
  
  • TSC 452 Musical Theatre Voice VII


    1 credit hours

    Course Fee: $150
  
  • TSC 453 Musical Theatre Voice VII


    2 credit hours

    Course Fee: $250
  
  • TSC 456 Acting Studio IV


    3 credit hours

    Advanced study of Acting Studio III. Students will continue character work and analysis, prepare monologues for auditions, and work in verse and prose.

    Prerequisite:
    Course is Offered: FA Every Year
  
  • TSC 462 Musical Theatre Voice VIII


    1 credit hours

    Course Fee: $150
  
  • TSC 463 Musical Theatre Voice VIII


    2 credit hours

    Course Fee: $250
  
  • TSC 485 Special Topics


    1-3 credit hours

    Dependent upon topic. 

    Course is Offered: Uncertain
  
  • TSC 495 Senior Project


    3 credit hours

    An independent project in which the student demonstrates competencies in an area of career potential. Departmental approval must be obtained during the student’s junior year, but is dependent upon scheduling and departmental needs. Students will not be allowed to enroll prior to obtaining department approval of the project.

    Prerequisite: Permission of program coordinator
    Course is Offered: FA and WI Every Year

Theological Studies

  
  • TSP 215 Introduction To Youth Ministry


    3 credit hours

    Through an exploration of the church’s vision of youth ministry students will focus on the ministries of evangelization, advocacy, and worship and prayer. An examination will be made of the ministries of community life, justice and service, leadership development, as well as pastoral care and catechesis. Emphasis will be given to theological reflection, pastoral application and the roles of the minister in comprehensive ministry to youth. This course may be substituted for TSP 355 Ministry, Management And Leadership .

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 301 Foundational Theology


    3 credit hours

    This course provides a contemporary overview of the foundational concepts and methodology in Theology. It examines such topics as faith, reason, and the human person, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, Church, Creation, and Redemption as major doctrines of the Catholic Church. Resources include parts of Dei Verbum, Veritas Splendor, and the Pontifical Biblical Commission’s The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church and Catechism #26-184, 976-1065.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 302 Introduction To The Bible: 1


    3 credit hours

    Through exploration of the English text of the Old Testament, students will discover the cultural context of ancient faith communities, and how the sacred texts emerging from them have been interpreted theologically in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The course utilizes various methods of textual interpretation, including historical critical methods, and considers various theological models of revelation.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 303 Introduction To The Bible: 2


    3 credit hours

    Through exploration of the English text of the New Testament, students will discover the cultural context of early Christian communities and how the sacred writings emerging from them have been interpreted theologically. The course utilizes various methods of textual interpretation, including historical critical methods, and considers various theological models of revelation.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 305 Theological Ethics


    3 credit hours

    This course will study the moral principles and norms of Catholic Tradition and will explore the relationship between Christian social ethics (especially bioethics, sexual ethics, and marriage and family) and Christian moral development, and how a believer manifests both as fundamental for participation in a faith community. This course will also examine the importance of the Magisterium and the centrality and formation of conscience. Resources include Catechism #1691-2557.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 312 Church History


    3 credit hours

    This course will study the history of the Church from the Apostolic Age to the present. It will emphasize structure, expansion, worship, theological developments, important persons and movements. Included will be a brief introduction to the Fathers of the Church, the Eastern Churches, and the history of the Church in the United States.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 313 Ecclesiology


    3 credit hours

    Students will study the origin, nature, and mission of the Church. The course includes a general historical survey, but the major focus is on select documents of the Second Vatican Council, especially Lumen Gentium, as well as the Catechism #748-975. Some attention will be given to ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue and Unitatis Redintegratio and the Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism (1993).

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 319 Christ And Trinity


    3 credit hours

    This course explores the mystery of the Trinity and the person and salvific mission of Christ. It examines the biblical witness concerning Jesus, the early ecumenical councils as they contribute to Christology and the explication of the doctrine of the Trinity. It also attends to contemporary issues affecting Christology. Resources include Catechism, #185-747.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 320 Sacramental Theology


    3 credit hours

    The central focus of this course is the history and tradition of the seven sacraments with a special focus on the Eucharist. This includes an analysis of the theology, ritual content and form and matter of the sacraments as well as the pastoral and ecclesial aspects of their celebration. Resources include Sacrosanctum Concilium and Catechism #1113-1134, 1210-1666.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 335 Theology Of Ministry


    3 credit hours

    This course examines the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ continued as mission and ministry of the Church, from which Christian ministry in all its forms flows. It will include scriptural and ecclesial sources as background for the development of contemporary post-conciliar forms of ministry, including offices in the Church, the role of the Bishop, collaboration of the clergy and laity, cultural pluralism, the missionary nature of the Church (Ad Gentes), and ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue. Resources include Christifideles Laici and Instruction in Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of Priests.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 345 Liturgical Catechesis


    3 credit hours

    Through a pastoral study of the traditions of liturgical worship, including Sacrosanctum Concilium, students will apply their understanding of the rites of the Church. An extensive examination of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, principles and techniques for effective preparation and execution of liturgical celebrations will be featured. Resources include Catechism #1077-1122, 1135-1209, 1667-1690. Some aspects of Spirituality of Liturgical Celebration will also be examined.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 355 Ministry, Management And Leadership


    3 credit hours

    Theological models of leadership and management will be studied in order to develop specific ministerial skills. Personalized field work experiences will be included. (Note: inquirers to the diaconate take TSP 450 Canon Law  in lieu of this course)

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 365 Catechetical Methodology


    3 credit hours

    This course will focus on the principles of catechetical theory and praxis as articulated in the General Directory for Catechesis and the National Directory for Catechesis. Emphasis will be placed on the catechetical process as it relates to specific ministries and an examination of the process of faith development; that is, helping Catholics’ faith become alive, as it integrates with the psychological, moral, and cognitive stages of human development as well as the stages of conversion in Christian development.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus
  
  • TSP 450 Canon Law


    3 credit hours

    Since the 1983 Code of Canon Law is the fruit of Vatican II, the course will focus on how the Canons are designed to implement the Council’s teachings in a way that facilitates the mission of the Church. Special emphasis will be placed on the rights and responsibilities of clerics and laity, the sacramental life of the Church, an understanding of Church structures, and a realization of the similarities and differences between Canon Law and civil law.

    Course is Offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the Adrian campus

Master of Business Administration

  
  • MBA 602 Organizational Behavior


    3 credit hours

    This course applies principles of individual and group behavior to the management of complex organizations, which translates into effectively and ethically realizing strategic goals. Contemporary theories pertaining to goal setting, problem solving, decision making, leadership, motivation, team dynamics, conflict management, organizational communication and change will be examined and applied. Also explored are the traditions of Catholic social justice and dignity of the worker in the context of organizational behavior theories.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 611 Business Research Methods


    3 credit hours

    This course prepares students to become both producers and consumers of trustworthy analyses. Students will learn how to frame research questions, and apply a systematic range of business research methods as aids to solve organizational problems. The limits and benefits of both quantitative and qualitative approaches on managerial decision-making will be explored, as will the role of ethics in designing and conducting research projects and the decisions that flow from them. Students will learn how to minimize bias, and apply ethical research procedures to protect human subjects, and maximize the quality of data upon which managers rely in making important strategic decisions.

  
  • MBA 641 Managerial Economics


    3 credit hours

    The application of economic concepts, theories, and tools to facilitate effective decision making, planning, and business analysis is the focus of managerial economics. Forecasting and demand analysis, profit maximization, and capital management are covered under the scope of the course.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 643 Quantitative Methods


    3 credit hours

    This course focuses on the necessity for business leaders to make sound decisions. As business environments grow in complexity, the quality of the decision-making across the entire organization becomes paramount. An emphasis is placed on quantitative tools that will enable students to employ analytics to enhance the decisions made by their teams and the entire organizations.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 649 Financial Statement Analysis


    3 credit hours

    This course will provide an intermediate knowledge of analysis of financial statements, equity analysis of various business organizations, risk management, cash flow analysis and forecasting.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 650 Business Strategy And Planning


    3 credit hours

    This course is designed to develop competence in strategic planning, which encompasses analyzing external and internal environments to leverage the organization’s core competencies to better position itself for vision, mission, and goal accomplishment. Organizational complexity and market uncertainty challenge assumptions of rationality. Topics include strategic implications of disruptive innovation, transformation and renewal, and strategic resilience. Rational, intuitive, and ethical decision-making models will be applied toward developing well-rounded strategic planning proficiency.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 651 Managing Global Business And Cultural Diversity


    3 credit hours

    The course integrates both personal and organizational perspectives in managing global business and embracing cultural diversity. The course highlights teamwork, communication, leadership, conflict resolution, social networking with all stakeholders in the organization and in the communities in which the organization conducts business. An emphasis is placed on the implementation of the Dominican values of being more competent, purposeful, and ethical when working with diverse populations.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 655 Ethics In A Global Environment


    3 credit hours

    This course describes the complexities involved with ethical issues in the dynamic global business environment today. The focus is the development of analytical skills to formulate a moral and ethical decision making framework. An emphasis is placed on value-based decision-making that is used in all aspects of an organization. The course encapsulates the importance of business leaders being purposeful, competent and ethical.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 657 Project Management


    3 credit hours

    The course examines and applies concepts, techniques, and methods to execute projects that meet the objectives of stakeholders. Key topics include ethics and professionalism, an overview of current project management, risk analysis, project selection through organizational strategy, and the leadership of projects. The primary output for the course is the formulation and design of a project.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 664 Marketing Strategy


    3 credit hours

    This course familiarizes students with the principles of effective marketing management. An emphasis is placed on branding, target markets, market research, market segmentation, differentiation, positioning, life cycle, and the development of strategic marketing plans. An importance will be placed on marketing ethics, which respects the dignity of all.

    Prerequisite:
  
  • MBA 671 Sustainable Business Management: Triple Bottom Line Strategy


    3 credit hours

    Sustainable business management embodies the Dominican vision as the practice focuses on increasing both social and shareholder value while decreasing negative environmental impact thereby resulting in enhancing and protecting resources for future generations. The courses focuses on a triple bottom line framework of three parts to evaluate organizational performance: social (people), the environment (planet), and financial (profit).

    Prerequisite:
  
 

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