Organizational Management (Online) Courses

Required Business Courses

BUS 100 PROCESS OF MANAGEMENT

An introduction to the business decision-making process through the study of the theory and practice of management. The manager’s tasks — planning, organizing, directing and controlling are reviewed through reading and case studies. The student is introduced to the concept of strategic planning and in line with today’s emphasis on productivity. Particular attention is paid to human resources and motivation. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 130 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

An introduction to the study of management theory concerning human behavior in formal organizations. The student is given the opportunity to test theories through the analysis and discussion of a series of case studies. Suggested antecedent course: BUS 100. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 230 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

A review of the theory of the effective management of human resources. The students examine employer-employee relations in such areas as equal employment opportunity practices, training and evaluation methods, compensation and reward or motivational programs, legal and regulatory requirements and the role of collective bargaining. The course utilizes the case method supplemented with an assigned text. Suggested antecedent course: BUS 100. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 235 HUMAN RESOURCES LAW

A study of the legal concepts affecting the employer-employee relationship within organizations. Federal and state statutes/regulations and judicial decisions will be explored as they relate to the following: recruiting, hiring and placement; compensation; training, promotion and transfer; discipline and termination; affirmative action; retirement and benefits; performance appraisal; discrimination; safety and health; and unions and collective bargaining. Prerequisite: BUS 230. 1 semester, 3 credits.

MAT 151 FUNDAMENTALS OF STATISTICS

An introduction to statistics, including probability, sampling distributions, correlations, predictions and hypothesis testing. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 471 RESEARCH SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

As a capstone research course for students pursuing the organizational management major, it is designed to permit students to do an investigation into an area of their interest. Students are expected to employ research methodologies in the preparation of a paper appropriate to their major. Prerequisites: BUS 100, MAT 151 and ENG 103. 1 semester, 3 credits.

Elective Business Courses

ACC 200 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Introduction to the field of accounting and to the development and use of financial accounting information in the business world. This course emphasizes accounting techniques and procedures, accounting theory and interpretation and use of accounting information. Topics include financial statements preparation, merchandising accounting, systems and controls, financial assets, plant assets, corporate accounting and financial statement analysis. For non-accounting majors only. Not open to freshman without prior departmental approval. Not open to students who have taken ACC 100 or equivalent. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 150 BUSINESS LAW I

Introduction to the legal environment of business. General survey of the legal system, courts and procedures. Study of the law of contracts, agency, partnership and corporations. The course uses the case and text method. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 151 BUSINESS LAW II

A continuation of Business Law I. Personal property, bailments, sales, commercial paper, creditors’ rights, real property, secured transactions and regulations of business. Prerequisite: BUS 150. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 200 MARKETING

A study of the importance of marketing to society and to the economy and its pivotal role in the business and nonprofit sectors. The course provides a firm foundation in marketing principles and in the strategic marketing planning process. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 210 CONSUMER MOTIVATION AND BEHAVIOR

The examination of consumer motivation and behavior employing the disciplines of anthropology, psychology and sociology. Freud, Skinner and Maslow’s theories are utilized. The purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand what motivates the consumer to buy and why. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 232 LABOR RELATIONS

A study of organized labor and its impact on the firm’s management and business strategy. Active student participation is expected in the discussion of the collective bargaining agreement. The rights of management in directing the workforce versus the rights of employees as expressed in the contract are explored. Selected cases involving such issues as technological change, job assignments, wage structure, grievance procedure, production standards and the role of the arbitrator will be utilized. Prerequisite: BUS 230. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 284 BUSINESS IN CYBERSPACE

This course explores all of the aspects of electronic/Internet commerce. The field is evolving rapidly and students read the latest materials. However, the main approach of the course is experiential. Students do hands-on exercises and explorations that develop their appreciation for the present electronic commerce environment and also for what is likely to happen in the future. Prerequisites: BUS 200 and COM 140. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 302 RETAIL MANAGEMENT

A study of the marketing of goods and services to the final customer. Topics include the structure of contemporary American retailing assortment planning, inventory control, customer service, price, promotion and location strategies, international retailing and the interrelationship of retailing, society and the economy. Suggested antecedent course BUS 200. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BUS 370 ADVANCED HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This course is designed to analyze and explore current issues of significance related to the utilization and development of personnel. Students will be directed to undertake case studies on selected topics from the following areas: planning and staffing, performance appraisal and evaluation, training and development, labor relations and personnel law and quality of life at work. Where appropriate, cases and investigations will be regionally based. Prerequisites: BUS 230 and BUS 235. 1 semester, 3 credits.

GS 423 PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

This course provides a survey of the methods used in the training and career development of employees in the service of individual and organizational effectiveness. Central to the course is its focus on planning, designing and implementing an overall training and development effort for an organization. 1 semester, 3 credits.

GS 424 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES

This course focuses on conducting a specific training and development program, including developing a needs analysis, creating program objectives, selecting an appropriate teaching methodology, identifying instructional aids and developing an evaluation instrument. 1 semester, 3 credits.

Additional Required Courses

COM 141 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS II

This course is intended for students from all disciplines. It will develop intermediate and advanced word-processing, spreadsheet and database techniques, including macros, report generation, database queries, importing and exporting files, address books, labels, graphics and table manipulation. It will also include expanded Internet and World Wide Web topics. Prerequisites: COM 140 or equivalent or departmental approval. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ENG 103 WRITING FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Analysis and application of the principles of effective writing. Skill development in the performance of various writing tasks with attention to business communication. Research techniques also implemented. To be completed within first 18 credits of program. 1 semester, 3 credits.

GS 110 PORTFOLIO AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

A course designed to facilitate the assessment of prior learning for the purpose of composing and constructing an experiential portfolio. The assessment process consists of individualized exercises designed to help the student identify acquired skills and competencies and culminates in relating these to coursework as well as to career goals. Emphasis is placed on career planning, exploration and development. This course is required of all students seeking prior experiential learning assessment credit. Students must take the GS 110 Portfolio and Career Development Seminar before their last semester. To register for the seminar, students must be fully matriculated, have earned 36 credits toward their program at St. Joseph’s or elsewhere, have attained a 2.5 index, have conferred with a Prior Experiential Learning Assessment (P.E.L.A.) adviser and have obtained the advisor’s written approval. Deadlines for application are July 15 for fall and December 15 for spring. The P.E.L.A. coordinator reserves the right to limit students’ programs during the semester in which the students are enrolled in the seminar. Prerequisite: ENG 103. 1 semester, 3 credits. Pass/No Credit.

GS 400 ADULTS IN TRANSITION

Designed for adults, this seminar has two interrelated goals: to provide the opportunity for self-exploration and understanding and to support the development of a life, career and educational plan. Selected readings and exercises will focus on adult issues such as adult development through the life cycle, transitions, career exploration and development, life pattern differences between men and women, values and the creation of meaningful, realistic personal goals. 1 semester, 3 credits. Pass/No Credit.

GS 401 PROBLEM SOLVING FOR PROFESSIONALS

This course focuses on the methodology of problem solving. Emphasis is placed on the application of various problem-solving models to life experience problems as well as to professional problems. Students will be asked to contribute problems from their own experience for analysis. 1 semester, 3 credits.

GS 402 CRITICAL THINKING FOR PROFESSIONALS

The goal of this course is to teach students the analytical skills necessary for the assessment and evaluation of arguments, reports, newspaper articles and editorials as well as the application of these skills to the decision-making process attending their professional activities. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PHI 268 ETHICS AND BUSINESS

This course will examine the relation between ethical theory and business decisions, practices and policies. The meaning of ethics will be discussed and differences between morally right and other criteria of right action will be explored. Theory analysis and case studies will enable the student to make informed and intelligent value judgments concerning such issues as truth in advertising, affirmative action, profit motive, pollution, rights and responsibilities of workers. 1 semester, 3 credits.

Potential Additional Required Courses

ENG 102 BASIC WRITING SKILLS

Geared to the needs of the professional, this course is an introduction to the basic principles of effective writing. Special attention is given to spelling, punctuation, tenses, cases, agreement, subordination, categorization and modification. Idiomatic expression, vocabulary development, dictionary skills, sentence structure and paragraph construction are stressed. Competence in all these areas is required. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ENG 109 ANALYTICAL WRITING

Emphasis on logical progression, clarity, analysis and illustration in writing. Attention to grammar, sentence and paragraph structures, punctuation and usage as a backdrop to effective exposition, argumentation and editing of written material. 1 semester, 3 credits.

Available Liberal Arts Electives

ART 100 THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF ART

A study of the creative impulse as expressed in painting, architecture and sculpture from prehistoric times to the 20th century, with emphasis on art as a reflection of the religious, cultural and social attitudes of the times. Illustrated lectures, discussions and museum visits. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ART 104 ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF FRANCE

This course covers the period from the mid-1850s to the mid-1950s and features art and artists starting with romanticism and realism and continuing through impressionism and concluding with expressionism. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ART 202 HISTORY OF MODERN ART

An in-depth study of modern painting, sculpture and architecture from the late 19th century to the present. Students will examine principles of contemporary art and the historical development of the diverse styles of this era. Illustrated lectures, discussions, visits to museums and galleries. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ART 220 WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF ART

This art history course traces the art of women artists from the Renaissance to the present. Focusing on the contributions of a selection of women artists, the course provides a broad overview of their achievements. The course includes illustrated lectures, library research and trips to local museums. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BIO 109 CURRENT TRENDS IN BIOLOGY

A consideration of biological topics of current interest to society including genetic engineering, gene banks, the human genome project, in vitro fertilization, Mad Cow disease and cloning. Note: A student may not take BIO 109 and BIO 110. 1 semester, 3 credits.

BIO 112 BIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

A study of the nervous and endocrine systems and their relationship to normal and abnormal behavior. 1 semester, 3 credits.

CHS 407 HUMAN SEXUALITY IN HEALTH AND DISEASE

This course will provide an overview of the psychological, biological and sociological aspects of human sexuality from adolescence to the senior years. The need for ongoing education throughout the life span will be emphasized. There will also be information on sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. 1 semester, 3 credits.

CHS 412 ADDICTIONS AND DEPENDENCIES

The process of dependency is examined not only as it applies to substances, including alcohol, but also as it relates to pathological gambling, compulsive overeating and co-dependencies. Effects of various substances on the body will be discussed. The etiology of addictive and dependent behavior as well as the impact this abuse has on the individual, family and community are studied. Methods of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation are explored. 1 semester, 3 credits.

CHS 443 MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS INTERVENTION

The emotional and psychological turmoil experienced by individuals as a result of a traumatic event or an unplanned event or loss will be explored in depth. Crisis theory, interventions and critical incident stress debriefing techniques for both individuals and groups in a variety of settings will be offered. 1 semester, 3 credits.

CHS 451 GERONTOLOGY

This course introduces the study of aging, primarily focusing on sociological issues and health-related topics pertinent to older adults. It will specifically address demography, biological theories of aging, major health conditions, principles of wellness, living arrangements, income and the older person’s role in the family and society. 1 semester, 3 credits.

CHS 453 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING

Psychological theories of aging and development are used as a basis for considering the major role changes and adjustments confronting older adults. Topics include the normal challenges posed by retirement, family relationships, sexuality, sensory changes, intellectual and memory changes and loss. The second part of the course addresses issues of mental health, depression and dementia experienced by many older adults. Specific counseling approaches and other therapeutic interventions are also presented. 1 semester, 3 credits.

COM 150 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

This course offers a basic introduction to computer hardware and software. Elementary programming techniques will be taught using, for example, Visual BASIC. Emphasis will be on problem solving using the computer. Prerequisite: COM 140 or equivalent or departmental approval 1 semester, 3 credits.

COM 200 COMPUTER SCIENCE: AN OVERVIEW

For students from all disciplines. Topics include: computer organization, information representation in digital computers; data abstraction and data structures such as trees, lists and stacks; algorithm development and analysis; programming languages; hardware and software systems; information processing and database concepts; computer technology and society. Prerequisite: COM 140 or equivalent or departmental approval. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ECO 120 MACROECONOMICS

National economic policy; inflation and unemployment in the business cycle; output and income determination; government expenditures and receipts; fiscal policy and monetary policy; Federal Reserve System and the banking system; variations in stabilization policy; the impact of capital-labor relations. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ENG 115 THE SHORT STORY

Definition, characteristics, developmental history and stylistic trends of the short story as a literary form in different cultural traditions. Reading and interpretation of representative modern short stories both in English and in translation. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ENG 119 A RAINBOW OF VOICES

This course explores the ethnic richness that characterizes American literary history. Emphasis is placed on African-American, Native-American and Asian-American literature, as well as on the Chicano and Puerto Rican contributions to this complex and yet closely woven tapestry. 1 semester, 3 credits.

ENG 218 MEDIEVAL LITERATURE

Introduction to the literary heritage of the Western Middle Ages, with special emphasis on the Spanish, French, Italian and Latin backgrounds of Middle English. Rescued from obscurity are such important texts as the Owl and the Nightingale, the Apocalypse of Golias and the Testament of Cresseid, while the student is also invited to browse in the gardens of medieval romance, epic and the lyric. Prerequisite: a 100-level literature course 1 semester, 3 credits.

ESC 113 SCIENCE IN SCIENCE FICTION

Introduction to the many basic scientific principles can be effected by way of a film course in science fiction. The film-based course offers thought-provoking scenes related to topics in physics, astronomy, the greenhouse effect and nuclear phenomena. The course will be tailored each semester to investigate current events and technology. Prerequisite: MAT 105 or equivalent 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 170 AMERICAN HERITAGE I

A historical study of the United States from its colonial beginnings through Reconstruction. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 172 AMERICAN HERITAGE II

A continuation of the study of United States history from Reconstruction to the present. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 202 THE NON-WESTERN WORLD

A survey of major non-Western civilizations from the 16th century to the modern era. This course provides a knowledge and understanding of social, economic and cultural issues as seen from a global perspective. Emphasis will be on Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 208 WOMEN AND GENDER IN AMERICAN HISTORY

A study of American women’s history from the colonial period to the present. This course will examine how the perception of gender helped shape and define women’s social, economic and political roles and was, in turn, influenced by certain characteristics such as class, religion, race and ethnicity. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 229 THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

A study of the major events and people; and the social, economic, political and cultural trends that have shaped the African-American experience since 1619. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 250 LATIN AMERICA

Iberian civilization in America from its colonial period to the present. Focus will be on the emergence of selected countries as modern nations and upon Latin America in hemispheric and world affairs in the 20th century. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 255 A HISTORY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

This is a history of southern Africa, which eventually becomes the Republic of South Africa. Students will acquire a broad knowledge of Southern African history by means of a thematic survey of important issues in the country’s past. Themes will include colonialism, slavery, resistance, racism and apartheid, emergence of democracy and South Africa’s regional and international relations. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 274 LONG ISLAND IN HISTORY

A study of Long Island history from its geological origins to the present day. Long Island will be analyzed both as a distinct region and as a case study in the broader history of America. Of primary importance will be an examination of the ethnic, cultural, political, social and religious diversity that developed over time and gave to the island its identity. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 276 HISTORY OF NEW YORK: STATE AND CITY

An analysis of the history of New York from its Dutch beginnings to the present day. In addition to the study of particular events, issues and individuals of importance to the state’s history, the emergence of New York City as a commercial, cosmopolitan center will be examined within the context of the region’s overall development. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 335 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION

An examination of why the crisis occurred when it did, of the main actors in the tragedy and of the short and long range consequences of the War between the States. 1 semester, 3 credits.

HIS 360 THE VIETNAM ERA

A seminar on the Vietnam War from its origins in the 1950s to the current debate over the legacy of the conflict. Competing interpretations of America’s involvement in the war and its consequences for her political culture will be analyzed. Prerequisite: HIS 172 or departmental permission. 1 semester, 3 credits.

LIB 100 LIBRARY RESEARCH STRATEGIES

This information literacy course is designed to teach students how to find the best information to meet their academic needs, as well as how to evaluate the information and use it accurately and ethically. 5 weeks, 1 credit.

PHI 160 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

What are the sources of morality? What makes an action right or wrong? What constitutes the good life? This course will explore these questions and examine related issues such as absolutism vs. relativism, objectivism vs. subjectivism, rules vs. outcomes. General theories will be applied to specific ethical dilemmas through discussion. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PHI 260 AN INQUIRY INTO CROSS CULTURAL GUIDES FOR LIVING

This course will examine a selection of culturally and historically diverse manuals written as guides for achieving the good life. Our goal will be to examine and critique these foundational works about human nature and the achievement of happiness so as to reflect upon the universal elements that link them to together and render them meaningful to citizens of the 2First century. As part of the process we will explore contemporary examples and also examine the postmodern skepticism concerning the very concept of guides for living. Recommended: either PHI 124, 154, 160 or department approval. 1 semester, 3 credits.

POL 103 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

An introductory survey of American national politics and government. The course will examine the ideological and socioeconomic context of American politics, the principles of the United States Constitution, nongovernmental actors such as political parties and the media and governmental institutions. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 100 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

A broad introduction to the methodology, concepts and major content areas of psychology designed to provide the student with a scientific basis for understanding human behavior. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 130 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT

A comprehensive review of human growth and development from the prenatal period through infancy, childhood, adolescence and the various stages of adulthood up to and including old age, death and bereavement. Each developmental era will be examined in terms of its physiological, emotional, cognitive, interpersonal/social and relevant existential/spiritual aspects. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 180 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN

Examination of the biological, social and cultural influence on the psychological development of women. Focus on the vital issues that modern women face daily in a rapidly changing world. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 210 COGNITIVE PROCESSES

An examination of models of human cognition focusing on perceptual processes, mental representation, thinking and problem solving, reasoning, language, intelligence and creativity. Prerequisite: PSY 100. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 220 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

A comprehensive survey of adolescent behavior in its intellectual, emotional and social aspects. Techniques for enhancing the adolescent’s potential for growth and productivity are given special consideration. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 230 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING

Focus on human development from early adulthood through middle age, aging and death. Emphasis is on the growth of the individual in relation to contemporary society, with theoretical viewpoints and empirical results from individual, social and developmental psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 100. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 251 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

An analysis of the processes of social interaction and their effects upon the behavior and attitudes of individuals and groups. Prerequisite: PSY 100. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 261 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY

A survey of the major contemporary theories of personality and the important applications associated with each theoretical approach. 1 semester, 3 credits.

PSY 271 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

An examination of the diagnostic classifications of abnormal with an emphasis on causation and treatment. Prerequisite: PSY 100. 1 semester, 3 credits.

RS 166 CONTEMPORARY CATHOLICISM

A study of contemporary Roman Catholicism, which will connect the teaching and practice of the church today to the teaching of Jesus and his first followers. Attention will be given to the sacramental nature of the church, the vision of Vatican II and the principles that guide Catholic moral teaching. The rich spiritual traditions of the church and the issues that face the church at the beginning of the new millennium will also be considered. 1 semester, 3 credits.

RS 300 INTERDISCIPLINARY READINGS ON PEACE AND JUSTICE

A course of selected readings, lectures and discussions of the theories and practical applications of peacemaking. Views on the possibilities for peace and justice in the 2First century will be presented from various disciplines. Required for all peace and justice studies minors. 1 semester, 3 credits.

SCI 130 CHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION

This investigation of the chemicals in the diet includes nutrients and their sources, vitamins, food additives. Some of these chemicals are studied in terms of their reactions and interactions in metabolic pathways. Contemporary diets and fast foods are evaluated and disorders related to improper diet are considered. This course is appropriate to satisfy non-laboratory science core course requirements. Not open to students who have completed SCI 135. 1 semester, 3 credits.

SOC 136 SOCIAL PROBLEMS

An introduction to sociology through an examination of what society considers to be social problems with a view toward showing how society produces these phenomena and to what extent they are solvable. Areas include: crime, mental illness, drug abuse, alcoholism, other forms of deviance, poverty, racism, conflicts over power. 1 semester, 3 credits.

SPC 130 INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE

A study of the origins of theater; an examination of the elements of theater and its relationship to life; student participation in theater experiences. Prerequisite: SPC 102. 1 semester, 3 credits

SPC 218 NORMAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

An intensive study of typical language development, theory and practice as advocated by leading researchers in the field. Prerequisite: SPC 102. 3 hours a week, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall and spring.

SPN 222 ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION

Focus on improvement of writing, oral and analytical skills. Open to students who have completed SPN 211, 212 or 221 or with special permission. 1 semester, 3 credits.

Also Available

COM 205 MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS

In this course students will be introduced to multimedia principles and technologies. Topics will include effectively representing, processing and retrieving multimedia data such as text, graphics, sound, music, images and video. Students will use the Internet, design and edit an Internet home page and create a multimedia presentation. Various multimedia tools and techniques will be explored. Prerequisite: COM 141 or equivalent. 1 semester, 3 credits.