Fall 2006
 
Problem Solving and Programming Techniques - BMIS 331
Instructor: Nancy M. Chase This course provides a basic introduction and practical experience in writing computer programs using an object-oriented programming language such as Java. Students will be required to utilize an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to design solutions for specific business problems, as well as to code business logic, test, and debug programs that are soundly structured and easy to maintain. Topics include variables, data types, control structures, arrays, method invocation and parameter passing.
Location: Jepson 007
Class Time: 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Class Days: MW
 
Business Database Systems - BMIS 441
Instructor: Jason Chen This course helps students understand, through practice, the concepts of database management. Text reading provides a broader view in aspects of system modeling, project life cycle, data structure, data normalization, and data administration. Research projects demand students have in-depth knowledge of databases that are in use. Computer projects are used to give students hands-on experience developing a workable system in a PC environment.
Location: Jepson 007
Class Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm
Class Day: TR
 
Developing Managerial Skills - MGMT 351
Instructor: Dr. Ed Coker This is an experiential, skill-building lab to enhance students' management and interpersonal skills. The course will engage students in various exercises to improve self- awareness, skill learning, and the application of skills to management situations. The course will focus on developing skills such as: problem solving, creative thinking, supportive communication, motivating others, managing conflict, stress, delegation and team building.
Location: Jepson 113
Class Time: 10:00am - 10:50am
Class Day: W
 
Spreadsheet Modeling for Managers - OPER 343
Instructor: Willbann D. Terpening This course involves building, solving and interpreting analytical models of managerial problems from operations, finance, marketing and statistics using Microsoft Excel, specialized add-ins and the Visual Basic for Applications programming language. This is a "hands on" course where you will learn advanced Excel skills and how to create spreadsheet models of business processes and solve them to generate quality solutions.
Location: Jepson 021
Class Time: 2:10pm-3:25pm
Class Day: TR
 
Business Ethics - PHIL 457
Instructor: Ellen Maccarone The philosophic basis of business and its relation to social development. Responsibilities of the business community to society and the individual. The relationship between economic theories and philosophical approaches.
Location: Jepson 104
Class Time: 9:30am - 10:45am
Class Day: TR
 
Quality Management & International Standards - OPER 348
Instructor: Tom Agnew This course provides an introduction to management practices aimed at quality improvement and international quality standards as applied to productive systems throughout a product's global supply chain. Topics include product and process design for quality and reliability, vendor selection and quality defect prevention throughout the supply chain, control and improvement of process capability for all supply chain processes, ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards, and customer relationship management.
Location: Jepson 018
Class Time: 2:10pm - 3:25pm
Class Day: MW