2011-2012 Academic Catalog 
    
    Sep 24, 2024  
2011-2012 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • LEGL 101 - INTRODUCTION TO LAW


    Credits: Three
    This general introductory course is for students interested in the study of law and those entering the Legal Studies program. The course includes an introduction to the American legal system with emphasis on the organization of the federal and state government and court systems, and the procedural steps involved in litigating a dispute. Students will be introduced to legal ethics, legal research, critical thinking and legal reasoning skills. The role of paralegals will be examined. The course also surveys substantive areas of law including torts, contracts, property law, business organizations, estate planning, family law and criminal law and procedure.
  
  • LEGL 105 - LEGAL ETHICS, INTER & INVESTIGATION


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    This course provides a clear understanding of the concepts and rules that govern the practice of legal ethics. Students will examine the ethical rules promulgated for the practice of law and their relevance to paralegals. The course includes the study of ethical rules developed by the American Bar Association, the State of Missouri, the State of Illinois, and Paralegal Associations. This course also introduces students to the basics of interviewing and investigation. Issues covered include establishing rapport with clients, questioning techniques, witness interviews, and finding and preserving information. Through mock exercises, students will interview and investigate in various legal settings.
  
  • LEGL 301 - LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Prerequisite of C+ or better in ENGL 101 and/or ENGL 104, Otherwise successful completion of LEGL 201 01 with no lower than a “C” before admission to this course. A personal computer is recommended but not required.
    An introduction to the methods of legal research, students will become familiar with, and be able to locate and effectively use the primary and secondary sources of law including statutes, reports, digests, and encyclopedias. Computerized research, including Westlaw, will be introduced as well as proper citation forms. Students will learn skills necessary to, under the supervision of an attorney, create basic legal research strategies, perform necessary research, and communicate their findings in a proper written format.
  
  • LEGL 302 - LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101, LEGL 301, and ENGL 104
    This course continues the development of skills learned in LEGL 301. Students will learn the critical thinking, organizational, and communications skills necessary to undertake, with the supervision of an attorney, the legal research and preparation of memoranda and briefs.
  
  • LEGL 303 - CIVIL LITIGATION


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    This intermediate-level class focuses on the civil litigation process and alternative dispute resolution. Every stage of a law- suit including drafting petitions, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, trials, and appeals is covered. Federal and local Missouri rules and their implications will be discussed also.
  
  • LEGL 304 - LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    This course covers the theory and practical aspects of law office management, including the functions of management, basic administrative procedures, basic principles of legal finance, facilities management, human resource management, legal record keeping and administrative ethics, and leadership skills. Students will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of legal administration and will learn to apply them in a law office/firm setting. In addition, the course is designed to equip students to better comprehend the business processes of decision-making, problem solving, and those inter-personal communications skills that are often misunderstood by those with little or no experience in the legal profession.
  
  • LEGL 310 - DOMESTIC LAW


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101, LEGL 303 is recommended, but not required.
    An examination of the legal aspects of marriage, annulment, divorce, custody and support, adoption and domestic violence, along with the preparation of corresponding documents.
  
  • LEGL 311 - CRIMINAL LAW


    Credits: Three
    This course will examine substantive criminal law and the elements of specific crimes including crimes against persons and property. Students also will be introduced to the sources of criminal procedural law and the steps involved in a prosecution. Defenses and immunities to crimes will be discussed also.
    Cross-listed: See SOC 311
  
  • LEGL 313 - TORTS AND REMEDIES


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL-101, LEGL 303 is recommended but not required.
    This course will introduce the substantive law of torts and remedies including intentional and quasi-intentional torts, negligence, strict liability and workers compensation. Defenses, privileges, and immunities also will be studied. The course also will focus on the duties of interviewing, investigation, file management, liaison duties, and trial support for common personal injury litigation, for both paralegals and others interested in the Legal field.
  
  • LEGL 314 - ESTATE PLANNING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    This course studies basic laws relating to wills, probate, trusts, administration of decedents estates, and administrators responsibilities. Students will be introduced to the concepts and forms necessary for estate planning, the drafting of wills and trusts, non-probate transfer laws, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships & Conservatorships and estate administration.
  
  • LEGL 316 - BANKRUPTCY


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    Studies the various forms of bankruptcies, the procedures involved, and the rights and protections provided to both debtor and creditor.
  
  • LEGL 317 - REAL ESTATE


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    This course familiarizes the student with aspects of real property ownership and transfer including deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, landlord/tenant relations, and eviction procedures. Students will learn to draft real estate documents and proper filing procedures.
  
  • LEGL 319 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    The course will acquaint students with the fundamentals of intellectual property (“IP”) law. Students will be introduced to the four primary fields within intellectual property: trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. Students will further be introduced to emerging IP topics and other developments in the IP fields.
  
  • LEGL 320 - TECHNOLOGY & THE LAW


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101 and ISYS 100, Personal Computer recommended but not required
    This comprehensive course will expose students to all facets of computers and technology as they are applied in the practice of law. Students will receive hands-on experience with popular software applications, such as word processing, accounting, time and billing, and case management programs. The course also will cover other uses of computers and other technologies, such as digital photography, scanning, high quality printing, Internet resources, and new technologies. The goal of the students will be to have a practical understanding of the tools that are available, rather than to become proficient in each area.
  
  • LEGL 403 - ADVANCED CIVIL LITIGATION


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101 and LEGL 303
    This is an advanced level class covering the civil litigation process. The course will target specific phases of a lawsuit including the work product rule, summary judgment practice, jury instructions, and appellate practice. The Missouri Supreme Court Rules and selected Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and their unique implications will also be discussed.
  
  • LEGL 420 - EMPLOYMENT LAW


    Credits: Three
    This class focuses on the laws that have the greatest impact on the behavioral relationships between employers and employees. The common law employee at will doctrine will be discussed as well as many statutory requirements of fair employment practices that promote equal opportunities for all employees. This course introduces such topics as workers’ compensation, workplace torts, discrimination, wage and hour issues, OSHA and other federal employment laws.
  
  • LEGL 450 - LAW IN ST LOUIS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    This course introduces students to a wide variety of law and government related settings in and around the St. Louis metropolitan area. Through site visits and guest speakers, students will learn the role, jurisdiction, and operating procedures for local, state and federal courts, the purpose of other government agencies including the Recorder of Deeds, Assessor, and Prosecuting Attorney, the manner in which local governments operate, and the role that private law firms and not-for-profit agencies play in the legal system.
  
  • LEGL 460 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY


    Credits: Three
    A survey of local, state and federal laws regulating air, water and pesticide pollution, and hazardous materials; an examination of the laws related to the development of environmental standards and environmental impact statements; a discussion of local, state and federal policies for protecting natural resources.
    Cross-listed: See ENV 460
  
  • LEGL 470 - JUVENILE LEGAL EXPERIENCE


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and selection by interview with faculty
    Students will be trained to work with attorneys in the role of Guardian Ad Litem. The class will be assigned real cases from the court. They will work under the direct supervision of an attorney and licensed psychologist.
    Note: This course requires a flexible schedule.
  
  • LEGL 495 - LEGAL INTERNSHIP


    Credits: Variable between 3 and 12
    The internship will be with a local court, law firm or governmental agency. Students will be exposed to the practice of law to help discern their interest in pursuing a career in law. Classroom work and the development of a portfolio will also be required.
    Note: The course credits from this class do not apply to the Legal Studies Major with Paralegal concentration. This course is specifically designed for pre-law students. As such, it is open to all majors.
  
  • LEGL 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: LEGL 101
    Courses on special topics may be offered by faculty in the legal studies department. Courses may include Administrative Law, Employment Discrimination, Technical Writing, Income Tax, Education Law, Immigration Law, or other specialized areas of interest.  For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
  
  • LEGL 498 - SEMINAR


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for Legal,Studies degree with Paralegal concentration, except LEGL 499
    This is a capstone course for senior paralegal students. Using the American Association for Paralegal Education’s Core Competencies For Paralegals, students will identify areas of knowledge and skill which need further development. Students will complete a portfolio that contains examples of the student’s work. This portfolio should demonstrate the ability to conduct legal research, interview, investigate, communicate effectively, and apply recognized legal authority to specific fact situations. Students must demonstrate an ability to recognize and resolve ethical problems that may occur in the legal environment. Also, students must complete a resume’.
  
  • LEGL 499 - PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP


    Credits: Variable between 3 and 12
    Prerequisite: Completion of all paralegal requirements or permission of the Program Director
    This course provides the student with an opportunity to gain practical work experience, under the supervision of an attorney, through on-site office work in an attorneys office, corporate or government legal department or other appropriate legal setting where he or she will perform legal and administrative duties appropriate to the paralegal field. The students must complete 40 hours of work at the internship site for every credit hour received. The internship normally will occur in the final year of the students program and can be waived if the student has paralegal experience.
    Note: Assistance from the Program Director will be provided in locating an internship.
  
  • LIBR 101 - INTRO TO INFORMATION LIT


    Credits: Three
    This course introduces students to theoretical principles and practical procedures of information retrieval. Included are modern library research skills as well as topics relating to the production, control, and dissemination of information in society, and an introduction to the Internet as a research tool.
  
  • LIBR 197 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: One
    This course introduces students to the skills needed to use the Maryville University Library effectively for course research. It includes instruction on using the catalog, MOBIUS, periodical databases, and the Internet. Evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of sources for academic coursework is also included.
  
  • MATH 100 - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA


    Credits: Three
    The course is for students who need to refresh basic mathematical skills and elementary algebraic concepts including signed numbers, algebraic laws and operations, linear equations, polynomials and factoring, exponents and radicals, scientific notation, and metric system.
    Note: This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement.
  
  • MATH 115 - CONTEMP MATHEMATICS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 100; Minimum grade C-
    A survey of topics in modern mathematics designed for the liberal arts/social science student, the emphasis is on concepts, applications and critical thinking rather than manipulative skills. Technology will be used as a tool in this course. Mathematical topics, with historical perspectives, will include reasoning, probability, statistics, linear programming, graph theory, geometry, consumer mathematics, and number systems.
  
  • MATH 116 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Placement test or grade of “C-” or better in MATH 100
    This course assumes that the student is familiar with elementary algebra. Topics include real numbers and their properties; linear equations and inequalities; polynomial expressions; radical expressions; quadratic equations; graphs of linear and quadratic equations; system of equations and word problems.
  
  • MATH 117 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Placement test or grade of “C-” or better in MATH 116
    This course assumes that the student is familiar with the fundamentals of algebraic concepts, expressions, equations, and inequalities. Topics include functions and their graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; analytic geometry; systems of equations and inequalities; quadratic inequalities matrices; sequences and series.
  
  • MATH 120 - INFORMAL GEOMETRY


    Credits: Three
    The course is for undergraduate students who plan a teaching career at the elementary or middle-school level. Topics include polygons and their properties, polyhedra, motions, translations, rotations, reflections, congruence, similarity, and measurement.
  
  • MATH 125 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIG


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Placement test or grade of “C-” or better in MATH 116
    This course meets the math needs of students who major in science, physical therapy, pre-engineering and mathematics. This fast-paced course, in addition to presenting all the features of college algebra, develops the trigonometric functions. Topics include polynomials, equations and inequalities and coordinates; functions and their graphs; exponential and logarithmic functions; conic section; trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; applications of trigonometry.
  
  • MATH 141 - ELEMENTARY STATISTICS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 117; Minimum grade C-
    An introduction to the basic tools and elementary methods of statistics, the topics include descriptive statistics, basic probability and various types of distributions; and testing of hypotheses.
  
  • MATH 151 - CALCULUS I


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: Placement test or grade of “C-” or better in MATH 125
    Topics include concepts of limit and continuity, rate of change of a function, derivatives and their applications, integration and applications of the definite integral.
    Cross-listed: See ACSC 151
  
  • MATH 152 - CALCULUS II


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: MATH 151; Minimum grade C-
    This course should be taken in sequence with MATH 151. Topics include transcendental functions, techniques of integration, sequences and series, parametrizations of curves, polar coordinates, functions of multiple variables, directional derivatives, Lagrange multi-pliers and Taylors formula.
  
  • MATH 201 - MATH MODELS W/TECH I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 151 ISYS 100; Minimum grade C-
    Students receive basic training in standard office software. A variety of real-life math models will provide the context for developing spreadsheet proficiency, including functions and formulas, statistical analysis, numerical solutions, optimization, and graphical output. Other areas to be covered include database applications and basic application programming techniques.
  
  • MATH 207 - DATA ANALYSIS & ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 116 or MATH 117
    Designed only for elementary and middle school education majors, this course includes the topics of probability, statistics, permutations, combinations, and standard deviation. Problem solving and application problems will be incorporated throughout the course.
  
  • MATH 220 - FINITE MATHEMATICS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 125
     

    This course meets the needs of students who are majoring in education, business and various majors in the College of Arts and Sciences.  Topics included in this course are probability and set theory, permutations and combinations, matrices, linear programming, finance, logic and statistics.  Students will apply principles to real world problems. 

  
  • MATH 251 - CALCULUS III


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: MATH 152; Grade of “C-” or better
    This is the third course of the calculus sequence. Topics include multiple integrals, vectors and analytic geometry in space, vector-valued functions, line integrals, Greens Theorem in the plane, surface area and surface integrals, Stokes Theorem and differential equations.
  
  • MATH 293 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
    Cooperative education courses may be taken before a students major, minor and General Education requirements are completed, but they are not counted as part of those requirements.
    Cross-listed: See ACSC 293; MATH 393
  
  • MATH 296 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
  
  • MATH 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
  
  • MATH 300 - FOUNDATIONS OF MATH


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 152, Minimum grade C-
    This course introduces predicate logic, mathematical rigor, and proof. The course prepares students for the demands of advanced courses while giving students an opportunity to witness and participate in the intrinsic beauty of formal mathematical thought. Topics include: logic, induction, properties of real numbers, the theory of continuous functions, and cardinality.
  
  • MATH 301 - MATH MODELS W/TECH II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 201
    This course complements and continues the technical computer training offered in ACSC/MATH 201. The content is focused on business applications including finance, statistics, and mathematical modeling. The applications provide the context for developing programming skills, using the Visual Basic Applications language as the programming vehicle.
    Cross-listed: See ACSC 301
  
  • MATH 312 - MATH MODELING-DISCRETE METHODS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ACSC 370 or MATH 370
    This course introduces the use of mathematical modeling applied to decision making in business and industry. Topics include linear programming, dynamic programming, scheduling, decision making under uncertainty, queueing models, network analysis and stochastic simulation. Practical applications are emphasized and computers will be employed to illustrate the underlying mathematical principles.
  
  • MATH 316 - APPLIED LINEAR ALGEBRA


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 152
    This course introduces discrete math modeling using linear methods. Topics include matrices and linear transformations, systems of linear equations, applications to linear programming, network analysis and game theory. Practical applications are emphasized and computers will be employed to illustrate the underlying mathematical principles.
  
  • MATH 320 - APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS


    Credits: Four
    Prerequisite: MATH 251; Minimum grade C-
    This course introduces the use of mathematical modeling based on calculus and differential equations. Topics include non-linear constrained optimization, linear and non-linear differential equations, stability of solutions, transforms, numerical methods and systems of equations. Practical applications are emphasized and computers will be employed to illustrate the underlying mathematical principles.
  
  • MATH 330 - EUCLID AND NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 152; Minimum grade C-
    The course deals with Euclidean, projective, hyperbolic and other non-Euclidean geometries.
  
  • MATH 351 - ADVANCED CALCULUS


    Credits: 3
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  • MATH 370 - MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 152
    Corequisite: MATH 152

    This is the first in a sequence of two one-semester courses on mathematical statistics. Topics include distribution of random variables; conditional probability and marginal distributions; stochastic independence; distributions of functions of random variables; and sampling theory.
    Note: The course is calculus-based.
    Cross-listed: See ACSC 370
  
  • MATH 371 - MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 370; Minimum grade C-
    This course should be taken in sequence with MATH 370. Topics include order statistics and maximum likelihood estimators; sampling distributions of estimators; point and interval estimation of parameters; statistical hypotheses; and statistical tests, including uniformly most powerful tests. See ACSC 371
    Cross-listed: See ACSC 371
  
  • MATH 372 - MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS III


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 371
    Topics include classical basic concepts of inference, inference for single samples, inference for two samples, inferences for proportion, simple linear regression and advance estimation methods including Moment, Maximum Likelihood, and Bayesian Estimation. This course is calculus - based. See ACSC 372
     
    Cross-listed: See ACSC 372
  
  • MATH 405 - STATISTICAL MODELING I


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ACSC 372 or MATH 372
    This course covers the following topics, Evaluation data for estimation and goodness-0f-fit to models, least square estimates of parameters, Single linear regression, multiple linear regressions, Hypothesis testing, confidence intervals in linear regression models. Topics also include Testing of models, data analysis and appropriateness of models, Linear time series models, Moving average, autoregressive and/or ARIMA models, Estimation, data analysis and forecasting with time series models, Forecast errors and confidence intervals.
    Note: This course has been approved by VEE Administration Committee of Society of Actuaries to fulfill the requirements of topics in Applied Statistical Methods. To receive credit for the subject from the Society of Actuaries, students will need a grade of B- or better.
    Cross-listed: See ACSC 405
  
  • MATH 406 - STATISTICAL MODELING II


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MATH 405
    This course covers the materials on the professional actuarial exam C. Topic includes Construction of Empirical Models, Estimate failure time and loss distributions using Kaplan-Meier estimator, including approximations for large data sets, Nelson-Aalen estimator. Kernel density estimators, Estimate the variance of estimators and confidence intervals for failure time and loss distributions, Estimate failure time and loss distributions with the Cox proportional hazards model and other basic models with covariates. The course will also cover the topics, Unbiasedness, Consistency, Mean squared error, Estimate the parameters of failure time and loss distributions using, Maximum likelihood, Method of moments, Percentile matching, Bayesian procedures, Estimate the parameters of failure time and loss distributions with censored and/or truncated data.
    Cross-listed: See ACSC 406
  
  • MATH 496 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
  
  • MATH 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
  
  • MATH 498 - SEMINAR


    Credits: Three
  
  • MGMT 310 - SPORT MANAGEMENT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 321, MKT 360
    The course reviews the organizational and managerial foundations of sports management. Both professional and amateur sports industries are considered. The students will study a wide variety of issues related to production and distribution of sports. These include products, event and facility management, and sport communication.
  
  • MGMT 321 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT


    Credits: Three
    This course studies the basic theories and concepts of management including the evolution of management, ethics, decision making, organizational structure, motivation, communication, group dynamics and team building, planning, job design, leadership and organizational change.
  
  • MGMT 330 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 321
    This course provides an overview of the policies and procedures on personnel administration including the role of human resource professionals in organizations. It focuses on such topics as equal employment, job design, recruitment, selection, training, performance management, retention, termination and compensation.
  
  • MGMT 386 - NEGOTIATIONS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 321; Minimum grade C-
    Course studies negotiation as a basic, generic human activity; a process used in labor-management relations, in business mergers and sales, in international affairs and in everyday activities.
  
  • MGMT 387 - LABOR RELATIONS & THE LAW


    Credits: Four
  
  • MGMT 388 - TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 330
    This course is designed to help managers and trainers to develop a systematic approach to training and development in organizations. It will address training needs, instructional objectives, learning styles, adult learners, training design and delivery, and evaluation of workshops. The process of active training or learning by doing is emphasized.
  
  • MGMT 470 - INTERPERSONAL MGMT SKILLS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 321
    This course will focus on further preparing the student to enter the workforce by concentrating on a greater understanding of human relations principles and practices. The ability to understand and cope effectively with today’s work and/or life issues and problems is a an important skill to master. Trends such as globalization, increasing workforce diversity, teamwork, and flat organizational structures require a greater understanding of human relations.
  
  • MGMT 472 - BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 321; Minimum grade C-
    This course studies the behavior of people in work situations; includes major theories and concepts pertaining to organizational behavior, and applying these theories and concepts to organizational problems.
  
  • MGMT 473 - GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: MGMT 321, BUS 325
    The focus of this course is to develop students’ global mindset to prepare them to effectively manage human capital and to lead global teams in an increasingly interconnected business environment.  The course also examines differences between countries to equip students with global cultural competency critical for successful international business relationships.
  
  • MGMT 487 - LEADERSHIP


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 321; Minimum 75 credits
    This course studies the relationship of strategic leadership and decision making to organizational effectiveness.
  
  • MGMT 493 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 3
  
  • MGMT 496 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
  
  • MGMT 497 - SPECIAL TOPICS


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 3
  
  • MGMT 499 - INTERNSHIP


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 3
  
  • MGMT 597 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
  
  • MGMT 631 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 647
    This course examines the challenges of bringing a new business and/or product to the marketplace and the strategies involved in obtaining financing. The focus is on the design of a business plan; obtaining financing from outside sources, and creating the appropriate marketing mix for success.
  
  • MGMT 640 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 647
    This course evaluates the impact of federal regulations (e.g., EEO) on personnel practices. Students have an opportunity to improve their skills in employee recruitment; selection and interviewing; testing, training and development; performance appraisal and compensations systems.
  
  • MGMT 647 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR & DEVELOP


    Credits: Three
    Course topics include the history of management, perception and communication, motivation theory, leadership and power, group dynamics, conflict management and work design theory.
  
  • MGMT 670 - INTERPERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 647
    This course will focus on further preparing the student to enter the workforce by concentrating on a greater understanding of human relations principles and practices. (Career success is a function of many facets.) The ability to understand and cope effectively with todays work and/or life issues and problems is a skill that is valued by most employers. Many trends, such as workforce diversity, flatter organizations, globalization, teamwork, workplace violence, require a greater understanding of human relations.
  
  • MGMT 687 - LEADERSHIP


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MGMT 647
    This course examines the current leadership literature and traces the development of leadership theory. It stresses the strategic nature of leadership and its role in contemporary organizations. Students conduct self assessments of their personal leadership skills and participate in many activities designed to develop leadership and skills in team building.
  
  • MGMT 697 - SPECIAL STUDIES


    Credits: Three
  
  • MIL 101 - INTRO TO LEADERSHIP I


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 6
    Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    Examine the challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. You will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, mental/physical resiliency, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession.  MSL 101 is open to all students and enrollment does not require a commitment to join the US Army.

  
  • MIL 102 - INTRO TO LEADERSHIP II


    Credits: Two
    Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    Investigate leadership fundamentals such as problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. You will explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Learn fundamental military concepts and explore the Army’s leadership philosophy.  MSL 102 is open to all students and enrollment does not require a commitment to join the US Army.

  
  • MIL 201 - INNOVATIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP


    Credits: Three
    Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    Explore the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and leadership theories. The course continues to build on developing knowledge of leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of land navigation and squad tactics. Enrollment in MSL 201 does not require a commitment to join the US Army.

  
  • MIL 202 - FOUNDATIONS OF TACTICAL LEADERSHIP


    Credits: Three
    Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    Develop greater self-awareness as you assess your own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. Examine and practice the challenges of leading teams in the complex operational environment. Study dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. Enrollment in MSL 202 does not require a commitment to join the US Army.

  
  • MIL 301 - ADAPTIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of MIL 101 through 202; OR attendance at the Leader’s Training Course (LTC).
     

    Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    This is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, Army values and ethics, and small unit tactics. At the conclusion of this course you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a team or squad in the execution of a tactical mission during a classroom practical exercise (PE), a leadership lab, or during a military situational training exercise (STX) in a field environment.

  
  • MIL 302 - APPLIED TEAM LEADERSHIP


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MIL 301
    Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    Continue to learn and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, Army values and ethics as you hone your leadership abilities in a variety of tactical environments and the classroom. Successful completion of this course will help prepare you for success at the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) which you will attend the summer following this course at Fort Lewis, WA. You will receive systematic and specific feedback on your leadership attributes, values and core leader competencies from your instructors, other ROTC cadre, and senior cadets.

  
  • MIL 401 - ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of the ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) or permission of the instructor.
     

    Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    This course focuses on practical application of adaptive leadership. Throughout the semester, students will apply the fundamentals of principles of training, the Army writing style and military decision making. Students will study the special trust reposed to Army Officers by the US Constitution and the President of the United States–a special trust given to no other civilian professions. Students will also study the Army officer’s role in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and the counseling and development of subordinates.

  
  • MIL 402 - LEADERSHIP IN A COMPLEX WORLD


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MIL 401 or permission of the instructor
     

    Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    Explore the dynamics of leading in the complex situation of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment. Examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. You will also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support. Significant emphasis is placed on your transition to officership, preparing you for your branch school and first unit of assignment.

  
  • MIL 450 - MODERN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: Sophomore status and good standing in the ROTC program
     

     Military Science credits earned in partnership with Washington University’s ROTC Program.

    A survey of US military involvement beginning with the Treaty of Versailles following World War I and concluding with the current Global War on Terror. Students will follow a chronological study of crucial battles of World War II, Korea, Vietnam and conclude with in-depth case studies from Iraq and Afghanistan. The class focuses on both tactical and strategic lessons learned and the political and cultural influences that effect the way wars are fought.

  
  • MKT 360 - PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: ENGL 104, ISYS 100 or ADGD 265
    An introduction to the concepts of marketing and their application to those engaged in marketing consumer and industrial goods and services; pricing, product planning, distribution and promotion.
  
  • MKT 361 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOR


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360; Minimum grade C-
    This course covers knowledge, concepts and applications of consumer behavior modeling for the purposes of communication, positioning, pricing, product development and location decisions within the development of marketing strategy.
  
  • MKT 363 - MARKETING RESEARCH


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360, MATH 141
    This course introduces the phases of the marketing research process, identifying the uses application and limitations of marketing research in marketing decision making.
  
  • MKT 364 - PROFESSIONAL SELLING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360
    This course introduces personal selling; includes the sales call techniques used, sales strategy, the psychology of selling, and the role of sales in the marketing and promotional mix.
  
  • MKT 365 - PROMOTION MANAGEMENT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360
    Students design and implement an integrated promotion mix to achieve organizational objectives.
  
  • MKT 370 - MARKETING THE ST LOUIS REGION


    Credits: Three
    This course leaves the classroom to discover the great region of St. Louis by visiting civic leaders in their offices and learning from them first hand about marketing St. Louis to tourists, business and conventions.
  
  • MKT 373 - INTERACTIVE MARKETING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360; Minimum grade C-
    This course integrates the use of worldwide web technology, database marketing techniques, creative direct mail solutions, and other interactive marketing media to solve direct marketing problems.
  
  • MKT 375 - SERVICES MARKETING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360
    Study management concepts relating to the marketing of services for profit and not-for-profit organizations.
  
  • MKT 393 - CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION


    Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
  
  • MKT 470 - SALES MANAGEMENT


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360, MGMT 321; Minimum grade C-
    Theory and techniques applied to managing a sales force.
  
  • MKT 471 - ADVERTISING & PROMOTION


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360; Minimum grade C-
    Discover how to identify advertising problems and the development of advertising campaigns.
  
  • MKT 472 - INTERNET MARKETING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360; Minimum grade C-
    Note: This non-technical course focuses on finding profitable applications for marketing activity on the internet. The development of creative and profitable web sites, achieving operating efficiencies in service businesses, adding value in cyberspace, and managing businesses for a global marketplace. The course is a balance of knowledge and experiential cases to understand the new consumer behaviors and economics that are to be found in networked environments.
  
  • MKT 474 - GLOBAL MARKETING


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 360; Minimum grade C-
    Study of the economic, social, cultural, political, legal and financial environments that firms must anticipate, respond and adapt to when formulating marketing plans for the global marketplace. The pace and complexity of regional integration and interdependence, cultural diversity, electronic communications and terrorism are creating new and difficult challenges for marketers.
  
  • MKT 475 - MARKETING MANAGEMENT (CAPSTONE)


    Credits: Three
    Prerequisite: MKT 361, FIN-312; SENIOR STATUS
    Students apply marketing theory and strategy to business problems; integration and synthesis of all facets of marketing through case study.
 

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