1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

Requirements for the MinorThe minor in business supply chain management requires the completionof 15 semester hours of coursework in business supply chainmanagement, drawn from various disciplines as appropriate; at least9 semester hours must be earned in courses numbered 300 andabove. Specific course requirements are listed below. If a specificcourse required for the minor is taken instead to satisfy requirementsfor a major, another course in the same discipline should be substitutedto fulfill the required minimum number of semester hours forthe minor. Any course used to replace an upper-level course shouldalso be classified as upper level.For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, studentsshould refer to pp. 22–23.Business Supply Chain Management Coursework (15 s.h.)Introductory Courses (6 s.h.)Students must take two of the following courses:BMGT 304 Managing E-Commerce in Organizations (3)BMGT 309 Operations Research for Management Decisions (3)BMGT 317 Problem Solving (3)BMGT 385 Production and Operations Management (3)Supplemental Minor Courses (9 s.h.)Students must take at least three additional courses from those introductorycourses not already taken and the following courses:BMGT 230 Business Statistics (3)BMGT 301 Computer Systems for Business (3)BMGT 305 Knowledge Management (3)BMGT 370 Introduction to Transportation Management (3)BMGT 372 Introduction to Logistics Management (3)BMGT 375 Procurement Management (3)BMGT 383 Planning and Control of Services (3)BMGT 384 Managing for Quality (3)BMGT 388B Virtual Management (3)BMGT 412 Program Analysis and Evaluation (3)BMGT 487 Program Management I (3)BMGT 488 Program Management II (3)BMGT 491 Exploring the Future (3)MRKT 318 Exploring Internet Marketing (1)MRKT 457 Web Marketing (3)Communication StudiesStudents may seek either an academic major or minor in communicationstudies.Major in Communication StudiesA major in communication studies provides for the growth of adultlearners as expert communicators who can meet the challenges posedby the global workplace and the global presentation of public information.The major’s cross-disciplinary approach produces graduateswho have the appropriate balance of theoretical background andsophisticated, practical communication skills needed in today’s workplaceand public information environments.ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a major in communication studieswill be able to•Discuss the history of communication theory and how its principlesapply to particular types of communication, includingmass communication.•Apply effective communication strategies within various typesof communication.•Gather information from a variety of sources and criticallyidentify, examine, and present issues associated with informationcommunicated to diverse audiences.•Apply the techniques of independent research, including technologythat fosters information literacy.•Recognize the legal and ethical implications of communicationand produce communications that are legally and ethicallyresponsible.•Explain how computer technology is used to developand manage information and employ appropriate computerresources to increase the efficiency and effectiveness ofcommunication.•Write and edit effectively and demonstrate a clear understandingof the respective processes, tools, and techniques that applyto various types of communication.• Assess a particular communication environment and evaluatethe communication skills needed for that environment.•Develop communication products and processes appropriate toa given audience.•Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of typography,layout, and design and apply them effectively to various kindsof communications.44