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Japanese |
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JPN 232 - Intermediate Japanese II
Continued study of Japanese language and culture with emphasis on oral development.
Prerequisites PREQ: 231 or equivalent.
Credits (3)
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JPN 301 - Third Year Japanese I
Continued study of Japanese language (composition) and culture.
Prerequisites 232 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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JPN 302 - Third Year Japanese II
Continued study of Japanese language and culture.
Prerequisites 232 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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JPN 305 - Introduction to Japanese Literature in Translation
Overview of Japanese literature in translation.
Credits (3)
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JPN 306 - Anime, Manga and Japan
Exploration of anime and manga to take a deeper look in Japanese language, culture, people, society and its current issues.
Credits (3)
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JPN 307 - Japanese Language in Cinema
Exploration of the use of Japanese language, and its social/cultural contexts, in film (classic to contemporary).
Credits (3)
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JPN 393 - Special Topics in Japanese
Special Topics in Japanese
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
Credits (3, R12)
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JPN 451 - Advanced Japanese Grammar
Continued study of Japanese language and culture.
Prerequisites 301 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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JPN 452 - Advanced Japanese Conversation
Continued study of Japanese language (conversational) and culture.
Prerequisites 302 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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JPN 493 - Special Topics in Japanese
Special topics in Japanese. For summer travel courses and study abroad courses only.
Prerequisites Instructor’s permission needed.
Credits (3, R12)
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Latin |
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LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I
Students learn to analyze and understand Classical Latin texts through study of this progenitor language’s logic system of word formation and sentence construction. (P6)
Credits (3)
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LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II
Continued study of basic Latin. (P6)
Credits (3)
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Leadership |
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LEAD 140 - Freshman Leadership Institute I
Introduces a theoretical framework for understanding leadership and followership, while participating in a learning community. Students experience the personal discovery of leadership potential and commitment.
Prerequisites Acceptance into the Freshman Leadership Living-Learning Institute and Housing.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 141 - Student Development and Leadership
Designed to promote ethically and morally responsible, fully functioning leaders for resident advisor positions.
Credits (1, R3)
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LEAD 142 - Peer Education Leadership
Current wellness concerns of today’s college students. Translates learning into becoming peer educators and campus leaders through outreach, event planning, and optional participation in C.R.E.W.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 143 - Western Peaks: Leadership and the Collegiate Experience
An interactive learning experience designed to introduce leadership concepts and experiential leadership opportunities at WCU, encouraging participation in a context of personal and leadership knowledge.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 145 - Student Leadership for Campus Service and Programming
The Social Change Model of leadership relationship to student leadership for: Last Minute Productions programming; or University Center and Ramsey Activity Center student staff.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 146 - Emerging Greek Leaders
Provides new members of WCU Greek organizations opportunities to explore leadership within the Social Change Model from an experiential context of organizational membership.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 147 - Leadership for Understanding and Promoting Non-Violence and Social Change
Designed to educate students about domestic violence and preventative measures while exploring leadership for associated issues within the context of the Social Change Model.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 148 - Leadership Principles
The course presents fundamentals of student leadership; covers leadership theory, parliamentary law, committee techniques, democratic organization, principles and functions of student government, and group problems.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 149 - Women, Leadership, and Social Change
This course will focus on women’s leadership and service as it relates to personal development and campus involvement through a lens of social change.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 150 - Band of Brothers: Leadership and Masculinity
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of gender and leadership.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 151 - Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of women and leadership.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 152 - Going Green: Leadership & Environmental Responsibility
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of environmental sustainability.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 153 - Global Awareness & Citizenship: Leadership from Global Perspective
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of global citizenship.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 154 - A Healthier U: Leadership & Wellness
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of health and wellness.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 155 - Project Care: African-American Leadership
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of African-American Leadership.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 156 - Cultural Competency & Social Action: Leadership in Diversity & Social Justice
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of diversity and social action.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 157 - Digital Culture: Leadership & Technology
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of technology and leadership.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 158 - The Creative Life: Leadership & the Arts
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with a focus on concepts of arts and leadership.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 159 - Whee Teach: Leadership and Teacher Education
Introduction and transition to university life and resources (academic, co-curricular, community); and the principles of leadership with focus on leadership as applied to teacher education.
Prerequisites COREQ: EDCI 191 - the “What is Education for?” section
Credits (2)
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LEAD 160 - Student Leadership and Academic Success
This course is designed to develop student leadership, support students in their successful transition to WCU and engage them as agents of social change.
Credits 1
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LEAD 180 - Freshman Leadership Institute II
Continues the theoretical framework for understanding leadership and followership while participating in a learning community. Students experience the personal discovery of leadership potential and commitment.
Prerequisites Completion of HR 140.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 241 - Orientation Leaders
The class design enhances educated, ethical and morally responsible, functioning leaders who can contribute to the success of first year students at Western Carolina University.
Credits (0-1, R4)
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LEAD 243 - Service Learning and Leadership for Social Change
Provides understanding of leadership and social change strategies at the community level, focusing on roles and functions of nonprofit/social service agencies and service-learning participants.
Prerequisites PREQ: All HR 100 level courses or permission of instructor.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 244 - Principles of Leadership
Students will explore the major theories of leadership and discuss how to define/measure leader effectiveness.
Prerequisites PREQ: Any LEAD 100 level course.
Credits (3)
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LEAD 245 - Student Media Leadership
Enables students participating in the context of student media to lead using ethical and social change perspectives in peer and community communications.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 246 - Advanced Greek Leadership
Advanced Greek Leadership explores the leadership and evolution of the campus Greek community and its relationship to the national organizational structures and university educational mission.
Prerequisites PREQ: 143, 144, 146, 244 or permission of instructor.
Credits (2)
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LEAD 247 - Student Athlete Leadership
Enables practical application of leadership for athletes through sports team dynamics, personal goal setting, visioning, and the role of student athletes in the university community.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 248 - Advanced SGA-Leadership Issues and Change
Advanced techniques and issues for student government leadership. It will cover major themes of creating change, creativity, lobbying, and social group dynamics.
Prerequisites PREQ: 148 or permission of instructor.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 249 - Diversity and Leadership
Explore and discuss issues of diversity and leadership such as communication, resolving conflicts, motivation, decision-making, community service, and leadership styles.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 255 - Student Leadership for Campus Service and Programming
Students will learn practical skills and techniques in teaching their peers how to apply the Social Change Model in their role as student leaders.
Prerequisites PREQ: 145.
Credits (1)
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LEAD 260 - Peer Mentoring for Leadership and Academic Success
This course trains new peer mentors and fosters their development in preparation for campus leadership roles. It meets educational requirements for Level 1 IMTP Certification.
Credits 1
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LEAD 294 - Special Topics in Leadership
This lower division leadership course will be designed based upon a learning contract developed by the student and agreed upon by the sponsoring faculty member.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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LEAD 343 - Dimensions of Spirituality in Leadership
Course enhances student’s relationship with their world and sense of spirituality, life course and leadership knowledge searching for meaning and purpose of actions and decisions.
Prerequisites PREQ: 244 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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LEAD 344 - Junior Leadership Seminar
Explore and discuss issues on ethics and values decision making from leadership perspective for understanding how leaders shape moral environment in different contexts.
Prerequisites PREQ: 244 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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LEAD 346 - Civic Engagement and Leadership in the Local Community
Through education, service or research projects, students draw on history, psychology, political science, sociology, etc. to promote ethical leadership and civic engagement in our local community.
Credits (3)
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LEAD 360 - Advanced Peer Mentoring for Leadership and Academic Success
This course provides advanced training and conveys the professional nature of peer mentoring. It meets the educational requirements for Level 2 and 3 IMTP Certification.
Credits 1
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LEAD 444 - Leadership Minor Capstone
Course enhances the student’s relationship and leadership knowledge while applying learned skills to their professional career paths.
Prerequisites PREQ: 344 or permission of the instructor.
Credits (3)
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LEAD 483 - Leadership (Minor) Field Experience Internship
The field experience is an internship-based course that requires the students to integrate lessons learned from the core leadership courses into practical leadership situations.
Credits (3)
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LEAD 494 - Special Topics in Leadership
This upper division leadership course will be designed based upon a learning contract developed by the student and agreed upon by the sponsoring faculty member.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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Management |
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MGT 300 - Introduction to Management
Principles, issues, and practices of managing in modern organizations.
Corequisites HM 430 for HM majors.
Credits (3)
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MGT 302 - Labor-Management Relations
Critical roles of labor unions; legislative bodies and government regulations; negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and dispute resolution.
Prerequisites 300.
Credits (3)
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MGT 304 - Human Resource Management
Staffing, training, evaluating, and rewarding employees; developing and implementing effective personnel programs.
Prerequisites 300.
Credits (3)
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MGT 306 - Behavioral Science in Organizations
Examination of individual and collective human behavior in organizations.
Prerequisites 300.
Credits (3)
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MGT 320 - E-Management: The Internet’s Impact
Exploration of the effect of the Internet and new technology on productivity and management; case studies of how established companies are developing their e-business strategies.
Credits (3)
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MGT 366 - Successful Supervision
Managerial skills, effective supervisory practices, and leadership approaches for entry-level managers.
Prerequisites MGT 300
Credits (3)
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MGT 367 - Introduction to Project Management in Practice
An introduction to project management competencies required by contemporary global organizations.
Prerequisites MGT 300
Credits (3)
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MGT 389 - Cooperative Education in Management
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits (1 or 3, R15)
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MGT 401 - Small Business Management
Operations and strategies of small firms; integration of functional areas; economic, social, political, technological, and governmental factors.
Prerequisites 300 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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MGT 402 - Production and Operations Management
Management processes for the creation of products and services; analytical techniques and controls.
Prerequisites 300.
Credits (3)
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MGT 404 - Strategic Management
Capstone course integrating all aspects of the business core curriculum using case method, term projects, and/or computer simulations.
Prerequisites BSBA core courses and senior standing
Credits (3)
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MGT 405 - Compensation Management
Design of compensation systems based on economic, behavioral science, and public policy models.
Prerequisites 304.
Credits (3)
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MGT 407 - Interpersonal Behavior
Managerial interpersonal relationships, listening behavior, self-awareness.
Prerequisites 300.
Credits (3)
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MGT 480 - Independent Research
Supervised, student-initiated research project.
Prerequisites Permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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MGT 483 - Internship in Management
Supervised work or research in applications of previously studied theory. S/U grading. Minimum of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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MGT 484 - Internship in Management
Supervised work or research in applications of previously studied theory. S/U grading. Minimum of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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MGT 485 - Internship in Management
Supervised work or research in applications of previously studied theory. S/U grading. Minimum of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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MGT 493 - Topics in Management
Topics in Management
Prerequisites Permission of department head.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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MGT 495 - Seminar in Management
Integration of management concepts; development of management knowledge and skills; preparation for the professional world of work.
Prerequisites MGT 300, MGT 402 and MGT 404, and senior standing.Corequisites MGT 300, MGT 402 and MGT 404, and senior standing.
Credits (3)
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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MFE 311 - Manufacturing Engineering Lab I
Laboratory exercises in support of MFE 324.
Corequisites MFE 324
Credits 1
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MFE 312 - Manufacturing Engineering Lab II
Laboratory exercises in support of MFE 375.
Corequisites MFE 375
Credits 1
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MFE 324 - Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
This course introduces the integration of manufacturing with computer aided design. Commercial software for computer aided design and manufacturing will be introduced in this course.
Prerequisites ENGR 231 and EE 200Corequisites MFE 311
Credits 3
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MFE 327 - Quality Engineering
This course introduces aspects associated with statistical methods for quality control and process improvement. Topics include process characterization, optimization, six sigma principles and robustness.
Prerequisites MATH 370 and MFE 324
Credits 3
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MFE 365 - Design of Manufacturing Systems
This course introduces techniques and concepts required for the design of manufacturing systems. Concepts involving BOM, MRP, lean processes, production planning and forecasting are also introduced.
Prerequisites MFE 324 and MATH 370
Credits 3
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MFE 375 - Automated Manufacturing Systems
This course introduces automation and computer-integrated manufacturing. Programmable logic controllers, industrial robotics, feedback systems and automation systems will also be introduced in this course.
Prerequisites MFE 324 and ENGR 315Corequisites MFE 312
Credits 3
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MFE 424 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes I
This course introduces advanced manufacturing processes such as grinding and gear manufacturing. Tooling, CNC machining processes and fixture design will also be introduced.
Prerequisites MFE 365 and MFE 375
Credits 3
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MFE 427 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes II
Advanced manufacturing processes such as rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, adhesive bonding and electronic manufacturing will be introduced in this course.
Prerequisites MFE 424
Credits 3
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Marketing |
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MKT 134 - Small Group Communication and Sales Skills
Current behavioral theory and research in the areas of small group communications and selling skills which are essential to managers in organizations.
Credits (3)
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MKT 195 - Facebook Generation Marketing
Explores how Internet and online social networking changed purchasing decisions with a focus on aligning organizational and communication strategies with current and emerging communication technologies.
Credits (3)
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MKT 201 - Marketing Planning and Strategy
This course presents the process of planning and executing a marketing strategy that satisfies consumer and organizational objectives.
Credits (3)
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MKT 206 - Introduction to Professional Selling
Sales persuasion skills, theories, and principles; simulated selling situations.
Credits (3)
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MKT 211 - Marketing Principles (for non-marketing majors)
This course provides a survey of key issues in marketing. Credit for course not applicable to hours required for graduation for students majoring in marketing.
Credits (3)
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MKT 302 - Integrated Marketing Communications Strategy
An understanding of the communications process. Research methods for audience identification. Gathering, analyzing data to understand customer responses.
Prerequisites 201 or 211.
Credits (3)
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MKT 303 - Decision Making for Value Creation
This course is about how businesses create value and how marketers use information to make good decisions.
Prerequisites MATH 170 or QA 235. MKT 201, ACCT 251, and ECON 231.
Credits 3
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MKT 304 - Consumer Behavior
Examines psychological and sociological factors that influence consumption and decision making. Studies practical implications of consumer attitudes and behavior.
Prerequisites 201 or 211.
Credits (3)
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MKT 310 - Consultative Selling
Building long-term customer relationships through consultative selling, delivering customer value, and satisfying customer needs.
Prerequisites 206 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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MKT 389 - Cooperative Education in Marketing
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits (1 or 3, R15)
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MKT 403 - Advertising Management
Planning and production of a professional advertising campaign.
Prerequisites 201 or 211.
Credits (3)
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MKT 404 - Retailing Management
Retailing organization and management, including: store location, merchandise management, expense analysis and control, and current issues and trends.
Credits (3)
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MKT 405 - Business and Organizational Marketing
Strategic implications of marketing high volume, cost, or technological products to organizations. Focuses on needs and processes of businesses and inter-firm dynamics.
Credits (3)
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MKT 406 - Internet and Social Media Marketing & Sales
Application of Internet and social media marketing strategies. Project-based curriculum aligning organizational marketing objectives with emergingcommunication technologies and web based sales techniques.
Prerequisites MKT 201.
Credits 3
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MKT 407 - Global Marketing
The importance of global marketing to the U. S. economy; problems, opportunities and practices of managing multinational activities; characteristics and structure of international markets.
Prerequisites 201 or 211.
Credits (3)
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MKT 409 - Negotiations/Relationship Marketing
Focuses on the evolution of relationship marketing, interpersonal and group relationship development, and negotiation skills. (P1)
Credits (3)
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MKT 410 - Sales Management and Negotiation
Managing sales people through applications oriented assignments focusing on territory design, salesperson motivation, and quota attainment.
Credits (3)
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MKT 475 - Marketing Strategy
This course begins with a brief review of strategic marketing analysis, then focuses on applied marketing activities using real world cases.
Prerequisites MKT 201, MKT 304, and MKT 303.
Credits 3
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MKT 482 - Independent Study
Supervised, student-initiated project.
Prerequisites Marketing major, MKT 475, senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.25, permission of instructor and department head.
Credits (3)
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MKT 483 - Internship in Marketing
Supervised experience in applications of previously studied theory. S/U grading. Minimum of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing, 2.0 GPA, written application, permission of department head.
Credits (3)
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MKT 493 - Topics in Marketing
Topics in Marketing
Credits (1-3, R12)
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Mathematics |
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MATH 101 - Mathematical Concepts
Introduction to applications of mathematics to daily experience. Topics to include statistical analysis and interpretation, applications to business, measurement methods, and selected topics of interest. (C2)
Credits (3)
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