Curriculum

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the law of contracts, personal property and real property.

This introductory course develops students' ability to deliver and evaluate public speeches of both prepared and impromptu nature. Students explore connections between the written and spoken word. The significance of nonverbal language and listening skills is also emphasized.

This course teaches techniques for effective oral and written communication. In a workshop environment that features continual instructor and peer evaluation, students develop a process approach to writing and speaking. Students will write in a variety of genres and will reinforce rhetorical strategies pertaining to audience awareness while practicing oral delivery skills. A grade of C or better is required to pass the course.

This course is designed to assist entering students in making a successful transition to life at Husson College. The goals of this mandatory course include personal development and campus community engagement. Students will work together to identify academic and social resources, to develop skills for academic and social success, to make meaningful connections with the campus community, and to develop academic and career goals. The course is experiential in nature and all course activities are directed toward fostering the above two goals.

Students construct web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and JavaScript. Emphasis is on structures and concepts used in development. Internet technologies, including TCP/IP protocols, client/server programming, and security are discussed.

Contemporary College Algebra provides students a college level academic experience that emphasizes the use of algebra and functions in problem solving and modeling, provides a foundation in quantitative literacy, supplies the algebra and other mathematics needed in partner disciplines, and helps meet quantitative needs in, and outside of, academia. Students address problems presented as real world situations by creating and interpreting mathematical models. Solutions to the problems are formulated, validated, and analyzed using mental, paper and pencil, algebraic, and technology-based techniques as appropriate. Four credit hours.

This course teaches techniques for effective oral and written communication. In a workshop environment that features continual instructor and peer evaluation, students develop a process approach to writing and speaking. Logical argumentation, academic conventions, and research-related skills are the primary focus. Public speeches are based on written assignments that incorporate various source materials. As students explore connections between the written and spoken word, the significance of nonverbal language and listening skills are emphasized. A grade of C or better is required to pass the course.

Any one of the following courses: Hu 111/112 Sign Language, Lf 111 French I, Ls 1111 Spanish I, Ls 112 Spanish I I, Py 499 The Greek View of Life - a Summer in Greece, or Hu 299 French Business Immersion.

Students explore a variety of technologies that can be used in conjunction with HTML to build web pages with rich content. Emphasis is placed on the strengths and weaknesses of the various technologies, as well as appropriate use.

In this the student studies the algebraic development of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities. Topics include math of finance, analytic geometry, linear systems of equations and inequalities, matrix theory, and linear programming. This course is designed as a continuation for those students who have taken Ms 111.

This is a scientifically based introduction to the discipline of psychology. It examines the study of basic patterns of behavior including motivation, learning, emotions, the physiological basis of behavior, human growth and development, personality theory and measurement, and abnormal and deviant behavior.

This introductory course covers fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. It is designed to meet the needs of business students as well as the accounting major. Emphasis is on developing the technical procedures of the accounting cycle including journalizing, posting, adjusting entries, closing procedures, payroll accounting, inventory accounting and preparing financial statements. Students are also introduced to cash control and financial statement analysis.

This is an introduction to American capitalism and microeconomic concepts including the mechanics of supply and demand, elasticity, consumer demand, and price and output determination of purely and impurely competitive firms.

This course, building upon EH 111, introduces students to the study of literature and the fundamental of literary research. Students explore fiction, poetry, and drama from both the western and non-western worlds. The creative process is explored through reading, discussion, research and writing. Additionally, the key themes of power, identity, justice and adaptation and explored in relation literature.

Course develops a base for supporting end-user workstation system. Emphasis is on hands on installation, configuration, and problem solving computer hardware and software in a laboratory setting. Prepares the student for the Comp TIA's A+ exams.

This is a three credit hour course and the first of a two course sequence serving as an introduction to computer programming. The course covers the basic terminology and structure of writing computer software. In addition, the course establishes a solid foundation in the use of the basic building blocks associated with writing software including data types, variables, conditional and looping constructs, error handling, and debugging. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to and expected to follow industry standards and best practices of the software development discipline.

Managerial accounting involves the use of accounting information to make business decisions. Topics covered include cost concepts, cost-volume-profit relationships, capital budgeting, master budgets, cost variances and present value analysis, as well as financial statement analysis.

The course examines written and oral forms of business communication, from memos and letters to research proposals and reports. Flexibility in addressing diverse audiences and human resource issues is a focus. The construction of resumes, cover letters, job interviews, and formal presentations is also emphasized.

This is an introduction to macroeconomics in the American economy: national income accounts, unemployment, inflation, government fiscal policy, monetary policy and economic growth.

Managing and Maintaining a PC I I: A continuation of Managing and Maintaining a PC I. Prepares the student for the Comp TIA's A+ exams.

Introduction to Computer Programming II: This is a three credit hour course and the second of a two course sequence serving as an introduction to computer programming. The course covers the basic terminology and structure of writing computer software. In addition, the course builds upon the solid foundation in the use of the basic building blocks associated with writing software including arrays, collections, classes, file I/O, and database connections. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to and expected to follow industry standards and best practices of the software development discipline.: : : :

This course is an introduction to the theory and application of probability and statistical analysis. Both descriptive and inferential techniques will be studied, with emphasis placed on statistical sampling and hypothesis testing. Also considered will be linear regression, contingency table analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty.

The components of the marketing structure are covered, together with the development of the modern concepts of marketing. Among the topics included are: the legal environment, channels of distribution, segmentation, the international market, consumer behavior, retailing and advertising.

The foundation finance course covers basic personal and corporate financial management issues. Topics include personal financial planning, financial statements, financial ratio analysis, capital budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash inventory and receivables management. Students are expected to become proficient in financial analysis of a corporation and in various aspects of corporate financial management.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "EH Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "EH" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "EH 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "EH" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Mi Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Mi" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Mi 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Mi" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server I: Course builds on fundamentals developed in MI 241-242 to detail the challenges and technology of distributed system management. Example topics include Configuration Management, Backup/Disaster Recovery, User Management, Data Management, Application Management, Logistics and Licensing.

Algorithms and Data Structures I: This is a three credit hour course and the first of a two course sequence serving as an introduction to the algorithms and data structures utilized in computer programming. The course covers the basic data structures used in software development including lists, sorted lists, stacks, queues, sets, and graphs and their implementations. For algorithms, the students will be introduced to a number of algorithm designs including greedy and divide-and-conquer, and specific algorithms including resizing arrays, shortest path, and spanning trees.: : : :

This course is designed to raise a moral consciousness and sensitivity within the various disciplines of the business curriculum. The disciplines focused on here are business, accounting, marketing, multinational corporations, and those areas of human resource management inclusive of diversity in the workplace within the context of environmental and social responsibility.

This course focuses on how to design organization systems and effectively manage them. Students completing the course should understand the universal process of management and key terminology in the language of management. Students are encouraged conceptually to blend contributions from the various schools of management thought into an integrated perspective of what managers do and why.

This course addresses traditional personnel administration issues. Emphasis in the course is on how to manage the major human resource administration functions of job design, reward system design, staffing, training and performance control, to achieve maximum employee performance and satisfaction.

Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server I I: Course is a continuation of MI 341 Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server I. This course focuses on network configuration and security of the server.

Algorithms and Data Structures II: This is a three credit hour course and the second of a two course sequence serving as an introduction to the algorithms and data structures utilized in computer programming. The course covers the basic data structures used in software development including lists, sorted lists, stacks, queues, sets, and graphs and their implementations. For algorithms, the students will be introduced to a number of algorithm designs including greedy and divide-and-conquer, and specific algorithms including resizing arrays, shortest path, and spanning trees.: : : :

Cooperative Education is a College-supervised work experience course with participating employers in business and nonprofit organizations that provide a practical application of classroom theory.

This course begins with a comprehensive overview of micro- and macroeconomic concepts with the aim of developing within students a picture of how business and nonprofit organizations relate to the economy as a whole. The course then focuses on practical applications of economic analysis to problems of concern to managers. Case studies and projects are used to demonstrate the methods used to determine economic feasibility and cost-effectiveness of products, services, and programs.

This is an advanced communications course that builds upon a student's experience and prior undergraduate course work in writing and oral communications. Topics include: advanced business writing, use of visual materials, selection of secondary sources of information, report preparation, and presentations to small and large groups.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "MI Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "MIi" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "MI 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "MI" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Projects are undertakings, which must be completed within cost, schedule and quality constraints. This course provides the student with practical methodology for planning and managing large or small projects effectively. Software such as Microsoft Project for Windows® is used.

Financial Management: Topics considered include financial planning, operating and capital budgets, cash flow, purchasing and accounting procedures, the sources and uses of corporate and institutional funds, and financial analysis for evaluation and control. Students develop projects specifically related to their needs in educational administration, small business, or corporate management.

Marketing Management: This course focuses on complex problems facing decision-makers in the marketing of goods and services. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making process, including assessment of the social, economic, and political environment in which the organization operates; problem definition; development and evaluation of alternatives, and the implementation of the best alternative. Cases in advertising, sales, marketing research, and strategic marketing management provide practice in marketing analysis and decision-making.: : : :

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "FA Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "FA" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "FA 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "FA" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "GR Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "GR" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "GR 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "GR" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

A comprehensive project in CIS is undertaken. The team approach is used to plan, manage and implement a realistic CIS project of moderate complexity.

Quantitative model building and manipulation are a means of analyzing and synthesizing the elements of productions management. Both deterministic and stochastic modeling are emphasized in the areas of work systems design, queuing, PERT, SQC, inventory control, forecasting, and linear and nonlinear programming.

This course is designed for beginning graduate students who have little or no formal preparation in those areas of research and problem-solving essential for a comprehensive study of business and education at the graduate level. Emphasis is placed on the identification of common problem types and the selection and use of appropriate methods of analysis (primarily statistical in nature).

Strategic Change Management focuses on the skills required to deal effectively with organizational change. The course addresses first the pressures in the business environment that make change a fundamental reality for managers. Particular attention is paid to change arising from public policy initiatives that impinge on business. The course then examines the manager as change agent responsible for initiating innovation and explores both the personal skills required in the role of change agent and the tools and techniques available to support the manager in that role. The course also examines the problems and opportunities of those who are the recipients of change in an organization and the skills required to cope effectively with that situation.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "GR Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "GR" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "GR 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "GR" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Any one of the following courses: Ba 334 International Economics, Ba 434 International Finance, Ba 437 International Marketing, Ba 438 Export/Import, Ba 490 International Business, Ge 111 Economic Geography, Hy 112 United States History I I, Hy 341 International Relations, Nu 310 Wellness; Transcultural Perspectives, Py 499 The Greek View of Life - A Summer in Greece, Sy 201 Principles of Sociology, or Sy 222 Cultural Anthropology

This course focuses on the strategic challenges and opportunities confronting firms that undertake to create value and to compete in the global economy. Successful companies develop strategies for doing business in emerging markets that are different from those they use at home and often find novel ways of implementing them too. The class will make extensive use of case analysis and discussion to evaluate and understand the strategic issues that confront firms operating internationally, as well as to appreciate the importance of values and ethics in organization decisions and actions. In this course we will probe the workings of business strategies in transition and emerging economies, gain an understanding of the strategies of local firms, and analyze the international success and failure of companies.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "GR Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "GR" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "GR 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "GR" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "GR Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "GR" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "GR 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "GR" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Sc Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Sc" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Sc 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Sc" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.