School of Professional Studies
Business Leadership Major Course
Descriptions
BUS3010 Dynamics
of Leading Organizations (3)
An analysis of the development of various leadership theories and the
practice of leadership. Topics included leadership, motivation, groups,
and influence. The concept of transformational leadership, contrasted
with transactional leadership, is stressed. Students analyze case examples
from organizations, practice leadership roles in class, and apply their
knowledge in a course project.
BUS4230 Principles of Operations Management (3)
Introduction to concepts involved in managing the operational aspects
of organizations where two thirds of organizational assets are invested.
Upon completion of the course, students should have a working knowledge
of how the topics of quality, productivity, scheduling/staffing, process
design, resources management, international operations, and strategic
alignment of operations can be used to effectively manage the operations
function of organizations.
BUS3280 Organizational Behavior (3)
A study of the social and psychological factors that influence the management
of groups and individuals in work settings. Topics include communication,
leadership, decision-making, power, politics, and job design.
COM3000 Organizational Communications (3)
Interpersonal communication in organizational settings, the nature of
group process in organizational contexts, and how formal and informal
communication networks operate in the development of distinctive organizational
cultures.
BUS3250 Human Resource Management (3)
Detailed study of the theories, principles, and practices involved in
employing, organizing, and leading people. Emphasizes recent research
in communication, leadership and supervision, motivation, organizational
behavior, appraisal, development, compensation, and the traditional
functions of the staff personnel department.
BUS3240 Diversity in the Workplace (3)
This course will investigate the similarities, differences and stereotypes
of individuals in the workplace. Although similar in many ways, individuals
do differ in many other ways including leadership styles, communication
styles, status concerns and relationship behavior. This course will
provide students with a thorough understanding of these similarities
and differences and thereby enhance their effectiveness working with
other individuals.
BUS3220 Management Information Systems (3)
A study of the development and role of computer-based information systems
in organizations. The strategic role of information, types of systems,
components of computer systems, approaches to systems planning and
development, and emerging trends in information systems management.
COM3200 Persuasion (3)
Theoretical approaches to the ways attitudes are formed and changed,
the relationship between attitudes and behavior, and how messages transmitted
personally and through the mass media of communication are shaped to
influence attitudes and behavior. Topics studied include the rhetorical
framework established by Aristotle, modern rhetorical theory, and contemporary
theories of persuasion drawn from research in the fields of psychology,
social psychology, and communication.
COM3510 Corporate and Professional Communication (3)
Application of concepts of persuasion to creating informative and promotional
copy for brochures, newsletters, grants, proposals, press releases,
direct mail, and display advertising. Students develop presentation
skills necessary for effective communication in corporate and professional
settings.
COM/ART 3600 Media Technology for Corporate Settings (3)
This course is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills
necessary to assess and implement media technologies appropriate to
teaching, learning and communication. Emphasis is on applying concepts
of design, communication and learning as integral parts of multi-media
presentations. Attention will be given to assessing learner attributes,
instructional objective, and media capabilities.
PHL3150 Professional Ethics (3)
A study of the ethical principles that apply to business practices and
goals. In addition to an examination of the moral theory and values
behind a free market, this course examines a variety of issues such
as employer/ employee rights and responsibilities, privacy in the workplace,
whistle blowing, corporate responsibilities, and advertising practices
are examined in the light of alternative approaches to making moral
judgments.
BUS4750 Senior Seminar (6)
Useful models for deciding what a company’s policy and strategy
should be and the methods, as well as the systematic analysis, used in
developing policies and multi-level corporate strategies. Strategic issues
of national, multi-national and transnational businesses are discussed;
supplemented by case studies. Using this knowledge, students will develop
a strategic plan for the Lake Geneva Campus, or community constituency
they attended during the internship experience. Multimedia Portfolio
- At the conclusion of the senior year the student completes a multimedia
portfolio that demonstrates the student’s integration of theory
and application by combining course work and experiential content. The
portfolio must include faculty approved projects, papers, and presentations
taken from all completed courses. The portfolio must also include resume,
cover letter, references, career goals, and self-assessment of leadership
style.
BUS4760 Leadership Practicum (3)
In this course students gain practical experience in a structured professional
management environment. The practicum enables students to arrange an
employment and study experience in their field which is monitored by
a faculty member and an on-site supervisor. In the semester prior to
their practicum, students must complete a practicum agreement which
must be approved by the Curriculum Committee.
For further information about the George Williams
Campus program, call Jeremy Altschafl at 262-245-8573 or e-mail jaltscha@aurora.edu.
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