& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Bachelor Degree Programs 63
MG420
The Future of Organizations (3 cr.)
This course addresses various unpredictable and ambiguous situations
encountered by modern organizations. It emphasizes sensitivity to
changing socio-economic conditions and challenges to existing patterns
and beliefs. Methods to recognize the ways in which organizations
change, and develop skills to guide these organizations in the future are
studied.
MG445
Entrepreneurship (3 cr.)
This course examines what it takes to start, nurture and grow a
business. Topics include resource gathering, business plan preparation,
utilizing innovation and creativity in growing a business, risk evaluation,
and leadership skills.
MG450
Product and Operations Management (3 cr.)
This course provides an analytical systems viewpoint for management
decision-making and problem-solving in a production operations setting.
Included is an introduction to quality, process design, facility planning
and location, scheduling, and materials planning. This course also
reviews problem-solving methodologies that apply a systematic
approach to problem identification and resolution within a system.
GE325
Reflective Life Writing (2 cr.)
The course focuses on writing reflective essays about personal
experiences, with an analytical approach to how those experiences have
changed and shaped our understanding of ourselves and the world
around us. The course particularly addresses writing in areas that
connect to specific undergraduate competency areas, including cultural
and historical perspectives, aesthetics, social responsibility, and critical
thinking. The writing of reflective essays supports writing for other
coursework, the Capstone, and the Independent Learning Review/Prior
Learning Assessment portfolios, as well as allowing students to develop
a stronger understanding of the learning derived from personal
experience.
Electives in Other Majors
With approval of the program director, students may register for elective
courses in other majors. Students must still complete all requirements
within their own majors. They must also meet all prerequisites for nonmajor
courses for which they are registering.
General Education Courses
General Education courses provide exposure to a variety of approaches
to learning, culture, and experience.
GE305 Introduction to the Arts............................................................3 cr.
GE315 General Psychology ................................................................3 cr.
GE317 Developmental Psychology.....................................................3 cr.
GE325 Reflective Life Writing..............................................................2 cr.
General Education Course Descriptions
GE305
Introduction to the Arts (3 cr.)
This course is an introduction to the arts. The history of various art forms
including theatre, dance, opera, music, visual arts and creative writing, is
explored. This is not a "hands-on" course in learning how to paint, dance,
etc., but rather a course on how to experience art as a viewer, reader or
audience member. Students will attend performances and exhibitions at
local arts organizations.
GE315
General Psychology (3 cr.)
This course provides an overview of the discipline of psychology
including basic psychological processes, concepts, and methods. Major
theories and contributors are studied.
GE317
Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)
The course examines characteristic changes in behavior and functioning
in each stage of life from conception to death. Physical, cognitive,
affective, and social bases of behavior are explored.