Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

ORG 343 Marketing in a Global Economy (3)
This course provides basic marketing theory and terminology as
applied to real-world cases exploring domestic and international
marketing opportunities and problems. Students gain the skills and
confidence to identify and evaluate critical marketing data so that
they can develop workable and successful programs to solve
problems and capitalize on opportunities.
ORG 344 Accounting and Finance for Managers (4)
This course explores fields of accounting and finance critical to
every business situation. Many of the topics are interrelated, but some
are studied in isolation. The focus of the course is on understanding
accounting and finance principles as reflected in financial statements,
their relationship to each other, and how data in financial statements
are used in evaluation, planning, and control in an organization.
ORG 345 Issues in Management (3)
An examination of motivational theory and its application to
individual and group functioning in work and home situations.
Leadership styles related to particular circumstances are analyzed.
Negotiation and analysis of productivity are included. General
issues of managing change in organizations are also considered.
ORG 382 Human Resource Issues (3)
An analysis of policies and procedures relating to recruitment,
selection, training, development, and compensation of employees.
Special attention is given to Equal Opportunity Employment and
the Office of Safety and Health Administration legislation through a
series of case studies and simulations.
ORG 383 Strategic Planning (3)
This module introduces students to various management planning
models and techniques and applies them to business cases. It
stresses the concepts of strategic planning and strategic management.
ORG 390 Research Methodology (3)
In this course, students formulate a research problem statement,
identify a hypothesis, possible interventions and analyses. Students
make a professional presentation of their own research topics.
CCS 341 Cultural Modes of Expression in the Global
Community (3)
An exploration of the nuances of intercultural expression for an
awareness and sensitivity needed for mutual understanding in
international affairs.
ENG 242 Writing for Applied Research (3)
This course introduces students to the theoretical principles and
practical applications of academic research with a focus on
business. Students learn to form initial inquiry questions, locate and
evaluate print and electronic sources, and summarize, paraphrase,
and incorporate source material in written presentations using the
APA citation format.
PHI 384 Organizational Ethics (3)
A study of ethical situations in organizations, accountability in
government, respect for human rights, and responsibility for
contemporary life choices. Ethical theories and personal values are
examined through readings and analysis of situations in organizations.
THE 381 Foundations of Spiritual Freedom (3)
This course explores the foundations of morality and adult
spiritual formation. Through study of the Biblical roots of holiness,
a focus on Christ as model, and an analysis of virtue, the student
will come to know the path to authentic freedom.
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