Summer 2008: Undergraduate Courses

ART/CIS/CTA 2041 Computer Graphic Design
Focuses on use of leading software packages to create original artwork and manipulate digitized photographic images. Software tools and techniques are demonstrated; principles of composition and design are illustrated. Evaluation is based on creativity, originality, aesthetics, use of fundamental design principles, mastery of technique, and overall effectiveness of designs.
Section 700, CRN 70122; Online course May 19 - July 3;  4 credits.  No prerequisites.
Instructor: Jennifer Rosato; Enrollment limit: 18; AD 08

ECN 2230 Principles of Microeconomics
Focuses on how economists explain the behavior of individuals, how markets direct activities and the policy implications that flow from economic analysis. Emphasis is less on the development of theories and more on the application of theories. Course examines how developments in other fields, most notably evolutionary psychology, have affected microeconomics.
Section 001, CRN 70090, Instructor: Robert Hoffman;  No enrollment limit. AD 02; 4 Credits
May 19-July 3, TR 10:00 am-Noon in T-3141. Balance of class times online.

MGT 2120 Principles of Management
Introduction to the process of management. Course includes the history of management theory with emphasis on forces of change that have resulted in a changing view of the business world for managers. Principle management functions covered are planning, organizing, leading and the process of control as an information feedback function for increasing productivity. Emphasis is on the integration of all management functions into one effort for visionary, effective and efficient operations.
Section 001, CRN 70099, Instructors: David Surges and Kathy Modin.  No enrollment limit
4 credits; June 2 - June 25 MW Noon-2:00 pm in T-2611.  Balance of class held online.

MGT 3130 Quantitative Methods
Includes forecasting, quality assurance, project management and other mathematical models for data analysis. Software is used to solve and illustrate problems and solutions.
Section 001, CRN 70103, Instructor: David Anstett; No enrollment limit;  4 Credits
May 19-July 3 TR 1:00-3:00 pm in T-3131

MGT 3420 Financial Management
Examines the concepts and tools that are needed by managers when making financial decisions. Students are required to analyze a financial statement, assess risk, calculate the cost of capital for capital budgeting, and describe the methods for valuing securities such as stocks and bonds for an organization. Approach to the course content is from a manager’s perspective on how to make value-creating decisions for an organization’s stakeholders.
Section 001, CRN 70091; Instructor: Robert Hoffman; No enrollment limit. Prereq: ACC 2210;
4 Credits; May 19-July 3, MW 10:00am-Noon in T3131. Balance of class times online.

Summer 2008: Graduate Courses

MGT 6201 Seminar in Process Consultation
Designed as a graduate seminar in process consultation, building on the content of previous Organizational Behavior and Organization Development courses. The emphasis is on the dynamics of the helping relationship and facilitative role of the change agent in Organization change. The course examines theory, reflective learning and process observation, and applied examples through discussion, guest speakers and case application.  Prereq: MGT 6420 and MGT 6430

The course is offered from 5:30—9:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday evenings in June (beginning on June 3 and ending on June 26, 2008). The course is offered on a pass/fail basis and helps students develop their capabilities as practitioners of process consultation.

Section 051, CRN 70092, Instructor: Robert Hartl No enrollment limit; 3 Credits
June 3-26, 2008, TR 5:30-9:00 pm in T -3121

MGT 6210 E. Schein Seminar: Cape Cod Institute
Explores the philosophy of process consultation as conveyed by its founder Edgar Schein. His insights have been built on over 40 years of experience as an academic and a practitioner of organization development, and students will integrate his lessons into their personal philosophies of process consultation. The course will utilize reflective learning and process observation as a basis of constructing new knowledge. The course requires attendance at Edgar Schein’s workshop (at the Cape Cod Institute, which will be held this year from July 7 – 11) and participation in two CSS class sessions. The course requires students to maintain a daily reflection journal and to write an essay that describes and integrates lessons learned during the seminar. Students are responsible for all expenses (e.g., travel, lodging, Cape Cod Institute fees, and CSS tuition) associated with this course. Students must also register directly with the Cape Cod Institute http://www.cape.org/index.html.

Section 001, CRN 70093, Instructor: Robert Hartl No enrollment limit. 3 Credits
July 7-11, 2008 – course held at the Cape Cod Institute