Saint Michael's College

Administration and Management - Summer 2009

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

*This course is also applicable to the Nonprofit Management Series.

(C) GSA 511 Managerial Presentations (2 cr.)
Instructor: Joanne LaBrake Muhlberger
Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.-9: p.m. (May 20, 27; June 3)
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (May 23, 30)
Jeanmarie Hall 144
This course supports students in the development and refinement of their presentation skills by emphasizing the organization, planning and delivery of presentations.  We address all aspects of effective presenting, allowing students to enhance their individual style.  Students will have the opportunity to present both formally and informally; prepared and impromptu.  Presentations will be critiqued.  The major and minor presentations will be videotaped.

(E) GSA 551 Human Resource Management (3 cr.)*
Instructor: Paul Olsen
Monday, 5:00pm-8:15pm (May 18-June 29)
Web-based
Jeanmarie Hall 168
This course is designed to cover a broad spectrum of Human Resource areas: job design and analysis, human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, wage and salary systems, health and safety, and employee and union relations.  Consideration will also be given to government regulations, legal requirements and contemporary issues in human resource management.  This course will meet weekly on Mondays.  The remaining contact hours will be via e-College.  A $35 e-College fee will be charged.

(Q/E) GSA 591A Special Topics: Global Economics (3 cr.)
Instructor: Robert Letovsky
Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. (May 19-June 25)
Jeanmarie Hall 168
This course will begin with a focus on key principles of macro and micro economics. It will then look at the main elements of the global economy, including differing in political and economic systems; the role (both positive and negative) of government; the operation of the global trade and monetary systems; and the flow of foreign direct investment. This elective course may be used to satisfy the Application of Economic Theory (GSA 492) Qualifying course requirement.

(Q/E) GSA 591B Special Topics: Management Decision Tools (3 cr.)
Instructor: Karen Popovich
Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. (May 19-June 25)
Jeanmarie Hall 281
This course provides an introduction to the concepts and methods of Decision Science, which involves the application of mathematical modeling and analysis to management problems.  It also provides a foundation in modeling with spreadsheets.  An important goal is to encourage a disciplined process to approach management situations.  These models will be applied to problems arising in a variety of functional areas of business, including accounting, finance, marketing, and operations.  Sample topics include linear & nonlinear programming, project management, simulation, decision analysis, forecasting, and queuing.  Additional topics, as well as the ability to spend more time on selected, will be based on class interest and work environments.  Primary teaching methods will involve active learning and demonstration in a computer lab using textbook and case problems as well as primary research.  Students will be required to develop a term project and conduct case analyses.  This elective course may also be used to satisfy the Business Quantitative Tools & Statistics (GSA 496) Qualifying course requirement.

(E) GSA 529 Managing Conflict in Organizations (3 cr.) Closed
Instructor: Ted Mable
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (August 3-7
Jeanmarie Hall 168
Through lectures, role-plays, simulations and class discussions, students will learn the basic causes of conflict in the workplace. In addition, students will have an opportunity to develop mediation and negotiation skills to address conflict with colleagues in organizations.

(E) GSA 628 Strategic Planning for Nonprofits (1 cr.)*
Instructor: Jane Van Buren
Monday/Wednesday, 4:00pm-7:00pm (July 6-15)
Jeanmarie Hall 168
This course is designed for the professional who has never participated in a planning process or who is interested in reviewing the process. It is an opportunity to begin planning or to provide training to those responsible for it. The course explains decisions and processes that enable a nonprofit to grow into its ideal state. Topics include planning and organizational conflict; establishing the bottom line; and program versus organizational strategies

(E) GSA 598 Thesis Seminar (3 cr.)
Instructor: By arrangement
The thesis is an elective choice for students who wish to do primary research on a topic of choice in Administration/Management.  Students not completing the course in one semester will receive an “XT” (Extended for Thesis Work) grade and will have the two following semesters to complete the thesis and defense; therefore, the student registers only when ready to write her/his thesis. Prerequisites: Completion or near completion of all previous course work.  Must have an approved hypothesis or problem statement in order to register.

(E) GSA 686 Independent Study (1-3 cr.)
By arrangement.
Under special circumstances, when a course is not offered during a given semester, or when there is an irresolvable scheduling conflict, a student may complete some course work on an independent basis.  The students must have the approval of a faculty sponsor and the director.  The student, with the supervisor, would outline in proposal form the objectives, topics, evaluation mechanisms, and outside source material.  The form must be signed by both student and advisor and submitted to the director.

*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 Administration and Management Programs are offering courses until the spring term of 2012 when the programs will close. Courses are not only open to those completing their master's and advanced certificates, but also to those interested in continuing their education. The courses give individuals opportunities to develop knowledge and skill in areas that are required to fulfill responsibilities in private industry, nonprofit organizations, or public service.  They are 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.