Students learn to make ethical business decisions in a global environment. The cultures of various countries, the cultural diversity in a domestic business and the corporate culture of a company are examined as they relate to ethical decision making. Through the case study method students analyze examples of ethical decisions and their impact on the various stakeholders of a company. This course covers the tools and knowledge that individuals within an organization need to improve their ability to plan, implement, and control organizational activities through project management, as well as ways in which to utilize its people and resources through the execution and control of projects. This course is an applications course in the use of project management tools and techniques.
Students learn the necessary skills to track a project, keeping it on time and within budget.
Students apply software to project cases and construct scheduling charts and reports. Upon completion the student will be able to effectively manage their business whether it be at the start-up, survival, stability or growth level. This course presents the methods, functions and techniques of personnel administration. The course includes recruiting, interviewing, selecting, placement, training and evaluation of personnel. Class discussions and projects include topics of job design and analysis, compensation and benefit administration, human resource planning and union-management relations.