The courses listed below are either a Qualifying Course (Q), a Core Course (C), or an Elective Course (E) for the degree program. Click on the Course Code to see the full course description. If you have questions, please contact the academic advisor, Dr. Paul Olsen, polsen@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2661, or Diana Hoppe, Program Assistant, dhoppe@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2369.
Course Key: (Q)=Qualifying (C)=Core (E)=Elective
| Course Code | Course Name and Credits | Instructor | Days | Times | Dates | Place |
| (Q) GSA 492 | Application of Economic Theory (3) | Kessel | T, Th | 5:00-8:00pm | May 20-July 1 | JEM 281 |
| (C) GSA 515 | Effective Written Communication (2) | Jacobs | M, W | 5:00-7:30pm | May 19-June 23 | JEM 144 |
| (E) GSA 521 | Change and Innovation in Organizations (3) | Mable | M-F | 8:30am-4:30pm | July 28-Aug 1 | JEM 168 |
| (E) GSA 527 | Legal Issues in Administration (3)Canceled | Averyt | M, W | 5:00-8:30pm | June 25-July 30 | JEM 389 |
| (E) GSA 554 | Professional Effectiveness (3) | Muehlberger | M-F | 8:30am-4:30pm | May 19-May 23 | JEM 393 |
| (E) GSA 591A | Special Topics: Canadian Study Tour (3) |
Letovsky/ Olsen |
Sun-F | Aug 3-Aug 8 | ||
| (C/E) GSA 591B | Special Topics: Managing for Sustainability (3)* Web-based | Letovsky | Th | 5:00-8:45pm | July 3-July 31 | JEM 281 |
| (E) GSA 681 | Resource Planning and Grant Writing (1)* |
Irvine | M, W | 5:00-7:30pm | May 19, 21, 28; June 4, 9 |
JEM 168 |
*This course is also applicable to the Nonprofit Management Series.
(Q) GSA 492 Application of Economic Theory (3cr.)
Instructor: Herb Kessel
Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00pm-8:00pm (May 20-July 1)
Jeanmarie Hall 281
This course is designed to increase one’s economic literacy through a study of national and international economic institutions and principles. The course surveys both microeconomic and macroeconomic models. Students will gain an understanding of how economists view and solve problems and how to interpret the myriad of economic indicators designed to measure economic well being. Current economic controversies and policy issues are emphasized, but students will also be introduced to some of the basic analytical techniques that comprise the economist's tool kit.
(C) GSA 515 Effective Written Communication (2 cr.)
Instructor: Genevieve Jacobs
Monday, Wednesday 5:00pm-7:30pm (May 19-June 23)
Jeanmarie Hall 144
This course introduces and reviews aspects of the writing process, emphasizing writing in a business or organizational setting. Topics covered include grammar, punctuation, syntax, word usage, outlining, proofreading, revising, editing, and APA style rules. Students learn how to communicate their ideas concisely and convincingly through a variety of writing assignments that include thorough evaluation by the professor and peers.
(E) GSA 521 Change and Innovation in Organizations (3 cr.)
Instructor: Ted Mable
Monday-Friday; 8:30am-4:30pm (July 28-August 1)
Jeanmarie Hall 168
Change and Innovation prepares students to be internal and/or external change agents in organizations. Organizations can no longer be static, but must constantly adapt to new environments and customer needs. Organizational members must learn to create and manage change. In this course students learn how to identify the changing environmental needs, identify the key players for organizational change, and how to plan, implement, and manage organizational change.
(E) GSA 527 Legal Issues in Administration (3 cr.)Canceled
Instructor: Bill Averyt
Monday, Wednesday; 5:00pm-8:30pm (June 25-July 30)
Jeanmarie Hall 389
This course focuses on areas of the law that are of interest to the administrators in the private and public sectors. Theoretical concepts are examined in an administrative context to understand the processes by which law is made, interpreted, and applied. A case approach is used, with attention given to rulings in agency, contract, taxation, and employment law. Other major topics include regulation, business organizations, individual rights, and products liability.
(E) GSA 554 Professional Effectiveness (3 cr.)
Instructor: Joanne LaBrake-Muhlberger
Monday-Friday; 8:30am-4:30pm (May 19-23)
Jeanmarie Hall 393
In this course students learn to develop skills that will enhance their professional effectiveness. We will focus on ways to enhance credibility, build stronger professional relationships and improve work habits by strengthening communication, time management and stress management skills. Students will look at ways to develop a better understanding of behavioral styles, identify techniques for working with difficult behavior styles, discuss ways to improve listening skills, refine assertive communication/leadership skills, complete a time management profile and identify ways to integrate stress management techniques. Students will complete action plans for specific topic areas and design a final project demonstrating integration of course concepts.
(E) GSA 591A Special Topics: Canadian Study Tour (3cr.)
Instructors: Robert Letovsky/Paul Olsen
Sunday-Friday; August 3-8
The Canadian Study Tour will examine the political, business, and economic dynamics of Canadian business and Canadian-U.S. trade through visits to Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. Through study of a variety of Canadian companies and institutions, the objective of this weeklong study tour is to provide a broad view of Canadian business whereby students increase their understanding of both international management and the global business environment. Cultural experiences will also be available. Students are required to attend an orientation session prior to departing for the tour. The session will cover logistical issues, introduce students to Canada, and introduce cases used in the course. Subject to minimum participation requirements, the study tour price including tuition, hotel, and ground transportation is estimated to be $2,000. This course is applicable to the International Management, Marketing, and Organizational behavior/Management areas of specialization.
(C/E) GSA 591B Special Topics: Managing for Sustainability (3 cr.)*
Instructor: Robert Letovsky
Thursday; 5:00pm-8:45 pm (July 3-31)
Web-based
Jeanmarie Hall 281
This course will examine the changes that firms and organizations must make across all aspects of their operations to address the issue of environmental sustainability. Using a series of case studies, students will be exposed to the unique challenges which managers face when trying to reduce their firm's environmental impact while still attaining economic goals. Among the issues this course will address are stakeholder management, procurement/sourcing issues, promotion/public relation pitfalls and ethical issues raised by sustainability. This course may be used to fulfill the Management and Ethics (GSA 545) Core course requirement. This course will meet on campus for 5 sessions. The remaining contact hours will be web-based. A $100.00 e-College fee will be charged.
(E) GSA 681 Resource Planning and Grant Writing (1 cr.)*
Instructor: Angela Irvine
Monday, Wednesday; 5:00pm-7:30pm (May 19, 21, 28; June 4, 9)
Jeanmarie Hall 168
This course approaches fundraising from a theoretical standpoint and moves quickly to hands-on practice: The primary focus is researching and writing proposals to funding sources. Students work on examples from their workplace or volunteer assignment. The concentration is on theory, analysis, real situations, group work, interactive exercises, and critiques.
*Course is applicable to the Nonprofit Management Series.
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For questions on courses or registration, contact:
Jeremy Bachelder
E-mail: jbachelder@smcvt.edu
Phone: 802.654.2574
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THE GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Master of Science in Administration (MSA) is a part-time, 37-43 credit degree program designed to offer the individual opportunities to develop knowledge and skill in areas that are required to fulfill responsibilities in private industry, nonprofit organizations, or public service. It is unique in its blend of concepts in business management and public administration. The program offers evening and weekend classes, individual programs of study, an applied and practical approach throughout the curriculum, and a faculty of professionals from various disciplines and work settings.
The department also offers a Certificate of Advanced Management Study (CAMS) designed to allow managers and administrators to pursue a specific management topic in-depth, through a self-designed course of study. Students take 18 credits after acquiring a master’s degree in such fields as administration and management, business, education, engineering, psychology, etc.
A Nonprofit Management Series designed to meet the educational needs of nonprofit professionals who want a wider range of experience in management is also available. Students are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits within the Nonprofit Management area of specialization to complete the series.