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Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />

<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, 2012 - 2013<br />

<strong>Graduate</strong> Course Descriptions<br />

MCOM 5873 - Qualitative Research Methods<br />

Qualitative Research Methods introduces students to the use <strong>of</strong><br />

qualitative methods in social scientific research. While examining<br />

qualitative research methods in communication, students learn to<br />

master techniques <strong>of</strong> naturalistic inquiry such as observation, interviewing,<br />

focus group methods, and ethnography, as well as tools<br />

for analyzing and reporting qualitative data in the field <strong>of</strong> human<br />

communication. Students complete a field research project utilizing<br />

participant observation, informal interviewing, and other methods<br />

to collect data on social sciences topics in human communication.<br />

Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree.<br />

MCOM 5900 - Practicum In Mass Communication<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MCOM 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics<br />

Credit wil vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MCOM 5930 - Independent Study<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MCOM 5950 - Internship In Mass Communication<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MCOM 5960 - Institute in Mass Communication<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MCOM 5970 - Study Tour In Mass Communication<br />

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field<br />

<strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MCOM 5990 - Thesis<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MANAGEMENT (MGMT)<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Management<br />

MGMT 5023 - Business Policy<br />

Business policy is a course designed to assess the student’s cognitive<br />

skills in solving business problems. e/she is required to make<br />

broad-based business decisions through in-depth case analysis.<br />

These cases are actual studies <strong>of</strong> American firms. The student must<br />

possess some knowledge <strong>of</strong> accounting, marketing, finance, and<br />

report writing in order to be competitive in this course. Prerequisite(s):<br />

Completed all prerequisites for MBA Program and ACCT 5103 and<br />

FIN 5333 and MRKT 5123 and ECON 5103 or ECON 5503.<br />

MGMT 5043 - Organizational Theory & Design<br />

This course is designed to impart to the student an integrated and<br />

pragmatic approach in the application <strong>of</strong> organizational theory. An<br />

in-depth examination is undertaken to ascertain the relationship<br />

between technology, the external and internal environments and<br />

their impact upon the development <strong>of</strong> modern theory. The student<br />

will be exposed to the various classics in the field as they formulate<br />

their theories and consequences <strong>of</strong> their use. A study will be made<br />

in the evolution <strong>of</strong> those theories compared to the writings <strong>of</strong> today’s<br />

management scholars. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites<br />

for the MBA Program.<br />

MGMT 5203 - International Management<br />

This course aims at developing student’s knowledge and awareness<br />

<strong>of</strong> international management operations, practices, and environment.<br />

Students will learn the he process <strong>of</strong> planning, organizing, directing,<br />

and controlling international business activities and operations. The<br />

course objectives are met through lectures, classroom discussions,<br />

library assignments, and research work. Prerequisite(s): Completed<br />

all prerequisites for the MBA Program.<br />

MGMT 5543 - Integrated Functions Of The Firm<br />

A total firm concept which involves many different kinds <strong>of</strong> business<br />

problems which are conceptual in nature. Problems studied are<br />

based on the student’s career objectives, business background, and<br />

academic preparation. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites<br />

for the MBA Program and MGMT 5023.<br />

MGMT 5563 - Corporate Social Responsibility & Business<br />

A course designed to enable the student to develop a philosophy <strong>of</strong><br />

the social responsibility <strong>of</strong> business, and a philosophy <strong>of</strong> personal<br />

responsibility as a leader within the field <strong>of</strong> business. Moral and ethical<br />

responsibilities <strong>of</strong> business and its administrators are considered.<br />

Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program.<br />

MGMT 5900 - Practicum In Management<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MGMT 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MGMT 5920 - Workshop in Management<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest<br />

speaker, etc. A grade <strong>of</strong> “P” or “F” is given.<br />

MGMT 5930 - Individual Study<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MGMT 5940 - Field Study In Management<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

Departments field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MGMT 5950 - Internship In Management<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study. Supervised practical experience gained<br />

in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional field by an advanced or graduate student.<br />

MGMT 5960 - Institute In Management<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MGMT 5970 - Study Tour<br />

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field<br />

<strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MGMT 5990 - Thesis<br />

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />

department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

MUSIC PERFORMANCE (MPER)<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Music<br />

MPER 5010 - Applied Music<br />

This course is study at a pr<strong>of</strong>essional level in the student’s major<br />

applied area. As pr<strong>of</strong>essional level study, it assumes a mastery <strong>of</strong><br />

undergraduate technical skills, a thorough knowledge <strong>of</strong> the major<br />

solo and collaborative literature in the specific field, and the ability<br />

to execute independent analysis in the area <strong>of</strong> interpretation and<br />

pedagogical method toward the creation <strong>of</strong> effective performances<br />

and teaching strategies. Additional requirements such as studio or<br />

repertoire class, etc. may be required at the discretion <strong>of</strong> the individual<br />

instructor. Credit will vary from 1-3 hours.<br />

240

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