An introduction to various management planning models and techniques and applies to business cases. The course stresses the concepts of strategic planning and strategic management. Several major ethical theories are reviewed. Adult learners are asked to examine personal values through readings and workplace analysis to formulate a management philosophy incorporating business ethics, government accountability, human rights, and a responsible lifestyle in the contemporary world. The Action Research Project is a major research effort designed to enhance knowledge in an area related to one's work or community and provide research skills to assist in effective decision-making.
Adult learners complete research projects related to their employment environments.
Statistical analysis concepts and methods assist the adult learner in identifying a topic, collecting data, and measuring results. A college facilitator monitors the progress of the independent study, and an on-site contact makes certain that the adult learner devotes at least 200 clock hours to the project. An oral report of project findings is given by each adult learner in this semester.