UNIVERSITY LEWIS - Lewis University

WELCOMEFROM THE DEANWelcome to the Graduate School of Management (GSM) at Lewis University. Weoffer a wide range of curricula in the business field and believe we have some ofthe finest graduate educational faculties in the Midwest, with convenient classlocations in Oak Brook, Tinley Park, Shorewood, and at our main campus inRomeoville.We are committed to helping you achieve your career goals. You may choosefrom a variety of degree and certificate programs and seminars depending onwhether you simply want to update your competencies in a focused area, or goon to complete a degree. Our practical programs offer a values-centered curriculum aligned with theeducational values and Mission of the University.We offer five graduate degrees in the GSM: the Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Master ofScience in Information Security (MSIS), the Master of Science in Finance (MSF), the Master of Science inManagement (MSM), and the Master of Science in Nursing MSN/MBA joint degree program. For thosewho want to advance or develop expertise in a certain specialized field but do not have the time to pursue atraditional graduate schedule, we also offer various graduate certificate programs in areas ranging fromaccountancy to marketing and operations management. We even have professional development certificateprograms, which are short weekend-based programs designed for anyone interested in broadening theirknowledge base in such areas as entrepreneurship, personal financial planning, and project management.These educational programs are designed to be immediately relevant to your work environment, combiningtheory with best practices that you will learn from our expert faculty and your peers from otherorganizations. We know how competitive today’s business world is, and want to help you and yourorganization be successful.So let me extend my warmest invitation as you prepare to enter the next stage of the professional andeducational phases of your life. I hope to see you very soon in one of the GSM classes.Rami Khasawneh, Ph.D.Dean and ProfessorCollege of Business and Graduate School of ManagementOne University Parkway • Romeoville, IL 60446-2200Office (815) 838-0500 • www.lewisu.eduCampus Sites: ROMEOVILLE • OAK BROOK • SHOREWOOD • TINLEY PARK1

GRADUATESCHOOLOFMANAGEMENTJOANNE TYREE, MBA ’05Group Vice President of IT and Network Services,Panduit Corporation“The knowledge I gained through Lewis’ MBA programfilled in the gaps in my skill set that my many years ofworking experience alone could not. I gained the broadbusiness knowledge, skills, and vocabulary; to round outmy technical knowledge, allowing me to be a stronger andmore respected partner and contributor to the businesspeople in my organization.”2 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

The Lewis University Graduate School ofManagement offers educational programs thatare designed to be immediately RELEVANT to yourwork environment. We know how competitivetoday’s business world is, and want to help you andyour organization be successful. Our programscombine theory with best practices that you willlearn from our expert faculty and your peers fromother organizations. We are committed to helpingyou achieve your career goals. You may choosefrom a variety of degree and certificate programsor seminars depending on whether you simplywant to update your competencies in a FOCUSEDconcentration, or go on to complete a degree. OurPRACTICAL programs offer a values-centeredcurriculum aligned with the educational valuesand Mission of the University.Victoria WeiseDirector of AdministrationWE INVITE YOU TO TAKEA CLOSER LOOK ATWHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER.Graduate School of ManagementLewis UniversityOne University ParkwayRomeoville, IL 60446(815) 836-5348(800) 897-9000(815) 838-3330 [fax]gsm@lewisu.eduwww.lewisu.edu/gsmMICHAEL W. SWANBERG, ’04, MBA ’07Chief Operating Officer, MTH Industries“My association with Lewis University as anundergraduate and graduate student has beeninvaluable to me personally and professionally.I’m proud to say that I’m a graduate of LewisUniversity.”GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 3

WELCOMETOLEWISUNIVERSITYOur programs have been designed to accommodate theneeds of working professionals. We understand thechallenges of balancing work, family, and your education.Lewis University offers:The College of Business atLewis University was formed in1971. The College expanded itsofferings with the establishmentof a new graduate program inbusiness in the fall of 1976.Classes toward the Master ofBusiness Administration (MBA)degree began in the spring of1977, with the first degreesconferred during 1979. TheGraduate School of Managementwas constituted within thecollege in the fall of 1976.· A variety of graduate degree programs, certificates,and professional development seminars.· A values-based curriculum with a focus on ethics andsocial responsibility.· International experiences through travel study abroadexcursions to China, Europe, and India.· Convenient locations in Oak Brook, Shorewood, andTinley Park in addition to our main campus inRomeoville.· Multiple admission periods throughout the calendaryear, so you can begin when it’s convenient for you.· Evening, weekend, and online classes in8-week formats.· Customizable degree program options so you can electto enroll in courses that meet your professional goals.JOE PERRINO, ’75CEO, Home Run Inn“Lewis provided me with the foundation to build acareer based on discipline, strong work ethics andrelationships. After graduating from Lewis, Irealized that college was the proving grounds for thereal world and that an education can never betaken away from anyone. Lewis was a beacon oflight to a kid from the Southwest side of Chicago tofulfill a dream of a college education.”4 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

Our students bring to the program richbackgrounds of undergraduate education,professional experience, multiculturalismand global perspectives. This richness ofdiversity lends to dynamic classroomdiscussion.Students come from 60 public and privateuniversities. The majority of graduate MBAstudents currently hold managerial,administrative, technical and professionalpositions in the Chicago-metropolitan area.Many of our graduate students come fromFortune 500 companies, as well as variousgovernmental and non-profit agencies.The one common element of Lewis MBAstudents is their motivation towardoutstanding achievement in the classroomand in their professional and personal lives.Male – 49%Female – 51%Average age – 33Abbott LabsAllstateAkzoNobelArgonne NationalLaboratoryBlistexBP AmericaCargillChase BankFederal SignalFlorida PlasticsGeneral MotorsGlaxoSmithKlineHome Run InnJBS Logistics, Inc.McDonald’s CorporationNavistarPanduitPepsiPricewaterhouseCoopersValsparWm. Wrigley Co.ALEC GIZZI, ’79, MBA ’08President, JBS Logistics, Inc.“Lewis University gave me the opportunity to grow asa person intellectually and spiritually. There is noquestion that without the outstanding education andguidance I received from Lewis University, I wouldnot be as successful as I am today.”GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 5

MASTER OFBUSINESSDr. Ian GladdingBusiness AdministrationLewis’ MBA is designed for men and women whohave the potential and motivation to EXCEL in theirindividual careers and who have the background and analyticalskills necessary for executive DECISION-MAKING.The Lewis MBA curriculum offers a solid theoreticalfoundation, and current practical skills to meet the highlycomplex nature of today’s businesses. The curriculumemphasizes the broad foundations of MANAGERIALCOMPETENCE and BUSINESS LEADERSHIP.Dr. Maureen A. CulleeneyMBA AcademicProgram DirectorStudents acquire theoretical knowledge, practical tools and skills,and positive leadership habits that enable graduates to approachbusiness problems and issues in new and innovative ways.6 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

ADMINISTRATIONDARRIN BATTAGLIA, MBA ’06The MBA Admission Committee seekscandidates who demonstrate evidence ofstrong leadership potential and areprepared to compete successfully in arigorous course of study. No undergraduatemajor is deemed preferable to another.Applicants can enroll in the Lewis MBAprogram throughout the year, and maybegin the program in any of our fiveacademic sessions. Applicants areencouraged to apply early enough prior totheir intended start date in order to get theapplication materials completed and get thebest selection of courses to choose from.The entire process from applicationsubmission to admissions decision can becompleted in a timely manner.• Baccalaureate degree from a regionallyaccredited institution of higher learning.• Official transcripts from all educationalinstitutions attended.• An application for graduate admission,including a $40 application fee. Applyonline by visiting www.lewisu.edu/gsm.• Professional resumé.• Undergraduate GPA greater than 2.75.• Two recommendation forms.• International students are required tohave a TOEFL test score greater than 550.• Students with a GPA that is less than 2.75may be admitted on a conditional basis.• Provide students with an understandingof the social, economic and politicalrealities which impact the businessenvironment.• Establish conceptual and innovativeabilities in the recognition and resolutionof organizational problems.• Strengthen analytical skills in areas ofaccounting, finance,economics, marketing,information systems, andmanagement.• Enhance interpersonal andcommunication skills formore effective relationshipwith staff, teams, peers,and customers.• Strengthen self-confidencein problem analysis anddecisiveness.• Increase long-termpotential throughthe development ofmanagement knowledgeand skills.Senior Recruiter/HR Business Partner,Nalco Company“My experienceat Lewis hasstrengthened myoverall businessacumen and helpedto take my career tothe next step. Theinstructors bring apractical, real-worldapproach to theclassroom.”GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 7

MBACURRICULUMFoundation Courses (21 hours)All Lewis MBA students must satisfyPhase I course requirements. Theseseven required courses provide thebackground and essential preparation foradvanced study.Students with undergraduate degrees inbusiness may be eligible for a waiver if thestudent earned a minimum grade of “B-”in the equivalent undergraduate course.Transfer credit must have been earnedprior to matriculation.Students may be eligible for waiver of aFoundation Course by successfullycompleting a Proficiency Exam if theybelieve they have a strong background inthe subject matter.59-501 Financial Accounting (3)59-502 Business Economics (3)59-504 Quantitative Methods forBusiness (3)59-506 Current Topics in InformationTechnology (3)59-508 Contemporary ManagementPractice (3)59-510 Survey of Marketing (3)59-512 Financing the BusinessEnterprise (3)Core Courses (24 hours)Eight managerial courses comprise the coreof the MBA curriculum. Up to three onecredit-hourcourses (9 credit hours) may betransferred in from anothercollege/university if the graduate course isequivalent to a Lewis MBA course.59-550 Managerial Accounting (3)59-554 Managerial Economics (3)59-568 Marketing Management (3)59-572 Managerial Finance (3)59-601 Legal, Social and Ethical Foundationsfor Business (3)59-611 International Business and theGlobal Environment (3)59-620 Strategic Management in theGlobal Environment (3)Concentration Area (9 hours)Students may choose three courses from anyof the 11 concentration areas listed on p.9.Elective (3 hours)Students may select their elective coursefrom any of the concentration areasoffered through the GSM. Alternatively,a student may opt to take three weekendseminars (1 credit hour each) to fulfill theelective requirement.ROBERT LANGERT, JR., ’78Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility,McDonald’s Corporation“When I look back at my time at Lewis, what I valuethe most, besides my specific business education, wasa whole educational experience based on values. TheSignum Fidei values of knowledge, fidelity, wisdom,justice and association are still core to who I amtoday, some 30 years later. That is quite a lastingeducational impact.”8 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

CONCENTRATIONSAccountancy59-640 Accounting Ethics, Liability andExposure (3)59-642 International Accountancy (3)59-643 Accountancy Forensics (3)59-644 Advanced Tax Topics (3)E-Business59-564 Coordinating and Managing SupplyChains (3)59-591 Strategies of E-Business andE-Marketing (3)59-596 Networks and Data Communications (3)Finance59-585 Financial Management Strategies (3)59-584 Futures and Options (3)59-586 International Finance (3)59-600 Portfolio Management andInvestment Analysis (3)59-602 Fixed Income Analysis (3)59-603 Financial Statement Analysis (3)59-604 Quantitative Techniques forFinancial Markets (3)Healthcare Management59-650 Healthcare ManagementOperations and Accounting (3)59-660 Healthcare Marketing (3)59-670 Healthcare Finance andEconomics (3)Human Resources Management59-558 Human Resources Management (3)59-588 Employment Law (3)59-630 Organizational Behavior andDevelopment (3)Information Security59-505 Introduction to Information Security (3)59-551 Information Security Strategies andRisk Management (3)59-555 Security Assurance Principles (3)International Business59-545 International Economics (3)59-642 International Accountancy (3)59-580 International Marketing (3)59-586 International Finance (3)Management Information Systems59-561 Strategic Outsourcing (3)59-593 Systems Analysis and Design (3)59-594 Database Management (3)59-596 Networks and DataCommunications (3)Marketing59-580 International Marketing (3)59-589 Analysis of Promotion (3)59-590 Marketing Research (3)59-591 Strategies of E-Business andE-Marketing (3)Project Management59-557 Project Management (3)59-559 Advanced Project Management (3)59-560 Principles of Six Sigma (3)59-561 Strategic Outsourcing (3)Technology andOperations Management59-560 Principles of Six Sigma (3)59-562 Operations Management (3)59-564 Coordinating and ManagingSupply Chains (3)59-565 Designing, Managing andImproving Operations (3)Custom Elective OptionStudents who do not wish to select aconcentration in a particular subjectarea will be permitted to “customize”their course of study to better reflecttheir professional and educationalinterests. Students may select threecourses from any of the concentrationcourses offered in the program.Dual Degree ProgramMSN/MBAIndividuals who have anundergraduate degree inNursing (BSN) and areinterested in obtainingan MBA, as well as aMaster of Science inNursing (MSN), havethe opportunity topursue a jointMSN/MBA degree fromLewis. For moreinformation and degreerequirements for thisjoint program, pleasecontact the GraduateSchool of Management.The Collegeof Business hasbeen certifiedby the ProjectManagementInstitute (PMI®)as a RegisteredEducation Provider.GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 9

MASTER OFSCIENCEINFINANCEThe Master of Science inFinance degree is specificallydesigned to prepare individualsto assume positions inINVESTMENT ANALYSIS,PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT andFINANCIAL SERVICES. The degreeis intended for those who arefocused in their field and possessthe drive and motivation tosucceed in the program.Dr. Robert J.Atra, CFAMSF AcademicProgram DirectorAs indicated in an article in TheEconomist, the CFA® Program isbecoming the “gold standard” forinvestment professionals.CFA® DesignationThe Gold Standard“The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)qualification is roughly equivalent toa specialized postgraduate financedegree, including a mixture ofeconomics, ethics, law, andaccountancy. It is much liked byemployers in financial services.Whereas there are tens of thousandsof finance degrees available aroundthe world, ranging from the excellentto the worthless, there is only oneCFA, managed and examined by anAmerican association of financialprofessionals, the CFA Institute.”The EconomistFebruary 26, 2005CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® aretrademarks owned by CFA Institute.Students will also be exposed to coursework in related fields, suchas economics and accounting, as analysts need a complete view ofcapital markets from a macroeconomic perspective down to thereporting of an individual firm’s financial performance.Utilizing the CFA Institute Candidate Body of Knowledge asguidance, coursework in the degree will assist individuals inpreparing to take the CFA Level I exam. Whenever possible, textsand materials used in the CFA Program will be utilized. The CFAInstitute (formerly the Association for Investment Managementand Research) is the leading organization of investment analystprofessionals with over 80,000 members in approximately 125countries. Almost 70,000 members hold the prestigious CFAdesignation. The local regional society, The CFA Society ofChicago, is the nation’s oldest and one of the largest organizationsof financial analysts with approximately 3,000 members.The CFA designation is awarded to those who pass a series ofthree tests, possess an earned bachelor’s degree, have accumulatedfour years of experience as an investment professional, committo abide by the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards ofProfessional Conduct, and meet other requirements establishedby CFA Institute.10 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

The exams in the CFA Program areconsidered some of the most rigorous in theindustry covering ethical and professionalstandards, tools for investment valuation,asset valuation and portfolio management.The Lewis MS in Finance will help studentsprepare for some of the most rigorous partsof the Level I exam.Students must complete a minimum of 36graduate credits in the program to earn theMaster of Science in Finance degree.Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while inthe program. If the student’s GPA falls below3.0, there will be a grace period of onesemester after which the student must bringthe GPA up to the 3.0. Six hours ofequivalent graduate coursework can betransferred into the program.Graduates of the Master of Science inFinance program are expected to be able to:• Understand the role of finance in thebusiness organization.• Successfully apply analytical financialtools to a variety of investment situations.• Understand the ethical and legalimplications of their actions.• Demonstrate critical thinking and afunctional knowledge across the variousdisciplines impacting investment decisions.• Develop sufficient technical skill to beable to comprehend articles published inrigorous practitioner journals such as theFinancial Analysts Journal and Journal ofPortfolio Management.• Retain the critical knowledge to allow thestudent to pass the CFA Level I exam.To be accepted for admission into theprogram, a student must present thefollowing credentials:• Baccalaureate degree from a regionallyaccredited institution of higher learning.• Official transcripts from all educationalinstitutions attended.• An application for graduate admission,including a $40 application fee. Applyonline by visiting www.lewisu.edu/gsm .• Professional resumé.• Undergraduate GPA greater than 2.75.• Two recommendation forms.• International students are required tohave a TOEFL test score greater than 550.• Students with a GPA that is less than 2.75may be admitted on a conditional basis.Students who have not completed abusiness undergraduate degree will berequired to take the following Phase Icoursework:66-501 Financial Accounting (3)66-502 Business Economics (3)66-512 Financing the Business Enterprise (3)In addition to the above, the followingcourses are requirements for theMaster of Science in Finance degree:66-550 Managerial Accounting (3)66-554 Managerial Economics (3)66-572 Managerial Finance (3)66-584 Futures and Options (3)66-585 Financial Management Strategies (3)66-586 International Finance (3)66-600 Portfolio Management andInvestment Analysis (3)66-602 Fixed Income Analysis (3)66-603 Financial Statement Analysis (3)66-604 Quantitative Techniques forFinancial Markets (3)Electives (with approval ofAcademic Program Director) (6)GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 11

MASTER OFSCIENCEININFORMATIONThe widespread usage of the Internet is making iteasier for people all over the world to access andexchange information. It is also making it easier tospread viruses. The challenge now is to ensure thatcomputer systems are both secure and widelyaccessible. It is necessary to PROTECT the informationcontained in information systems and to PREVENTmalicious intrusion into them.Dr. Faisal AbdullahMSIS AcademicProgram DirectorThe MANAGERIAL CONCENTRATIONfocuses on the impact of informationsecurity on individual lives and personalprivacy, the growing information securityrisks facing business and government,strategies for securing information, and theinfluence of laws and public policy on howinformation is secured.The TECHNICAL CONCENTRATIONexamines how information systems can bemade secure. It discusses informationprocessing systems, secure operatingsystems and applications, network security,cryptography, security protocols, and otherissues that confront those charged withsecuring information networks.The managerial concentration is anattractive option for IT analysts, managersand directors who are responsible for, andinterested in, defining, auditing, orexamining IT security policies andprocedures. The technical concentration is ahands-on option that is attractive to ITprofessionals who are interested inidentifying security problems when andwhere they arise. Regardless ofconcentration, however, all students areexpected to gain a comprehensive overviewof the information security problem, onethat equips them to understand the wideranging,technical, legal, and managementissues involved.To accommodate the needs of workingprofessionals, the program is structured forpart-time students with courses offered inthe evenings and online. All courses exceptfor occasional weekend seminars are offeredin an eight-week format.Students must complete at least 35 graduatecredits in the program beyond the twofoundation courses to complete the MSISdegree. Each student is required to completethe six core courses, three concentrationcourses, one elective course, two one-credithourseminars, and a capstone course. Thetotal number of credits to fulfill therequirements ranges from 35 to 41 credithours, depending on the student’s academicand professional background. If a studenthas taken one or more of the core coursesbefore joining the MSIS program, thestudent must take other graduate classes thatare offered in the program to fulfill thedegree requirement.The Master of Science inInformation Security(MSIS) is aninterdisciplinaryprogram. This programis a cooperative effortbetween theManagementInformation SystemsDepartment inthe College of Businessand the Mathematicsand Computer ScienceDepartment in theCollege of Arts andSciences. The Master ofScience in InformationSecurity programprovides students withbackground and insightsinto the key managerialand technical issues ofinformation security.12 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

SECURITY(35-41 credit hours)Foundation Courses (6)For students without prior academic credit in computerprogramming and information systems fundamentals.68-500 Computer Organization (3)68-501 Principles of Programming (3)To be accepted for admission into theprogram, a student must present thefollowing credentials:• Baccalaureate degree from a regionallyaccredited institution of higher learning.• Official transcripts from all educationalinstitutions attended.• An application for graduate admission,including a $40 application fee. Applyonline by visiting www.lewisu.edu/gsm .• Professional resumé.• Two-page statement of purpose.• Undergraduate GPA greater than 3.0.• Two recommendation forms.• International students are required tohave a TOEFL test score greater than 550.• Students with a GPA that is lessthan 3.0 may be admitted on aconditional basis.A maximum of 9 semester hours ofgraduate level work earned from aregionally accredited institution of highereducation within the last five years may beaccepted toward a degree in the Master ofScience in Information Security program.Only courses in which the student receiveda grade of “B” or higher will be eligible fortransfer credit.The Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation(IACE) Program has certified that Lewis Universitycourseware maps to 100% of the elements of theCommittee on National Security Systems (CNSS) , 4011 & 4012, NationalTraining Standards for Information Systems Security(INFOSEC) Professionals.Core Courses (18)68-505 Introduction to Information Security (3)OR the following three one-credit-hour seminar courses:68-506 Introduction to Information Security (Part I) (1)68-507 Introduction to Information Security (Part II) (1)68-508 Introduction to Information Security (Part III) (1)68-510 Data Networking (3)68-515 Operating Systems and Distributed Systems (3)68-520 Intrusion Detection, Response, and Recovery (3)68-525 Encryption and Authentication Systems (3)68-530 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Security (3)Concentrations (9)Choose one of the following concentrations:Managerial ConcentrationThree courses from the following:68-523 Computer Forensics (3)68-550 Operations Organizational Security (3)68-551 Information Security Strategies and Risk Management (3)68-552 Governance and Compliance (3)68-555 Security Assurance Principles (3)68-557 Project Management and Information Security (3)68-563 Database Management and Security (3)Technical ConcentrationThree courses from the following:68-523 Computer Forensics (3)68-560 Securing Windows (3)68-561 Securing Linux (3)68-563 Database Management andSecurity (3)68-564 Wireless Security (3)68-565 Secure Programming (3)Elective (3) An additional electivefrom alternative trackSeminars (2) Two required seminars preparethe student to take the CISSPexamination.Capstone Course (3)68-595 Information Security ProjectGRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 13

MASTER OFSCIENCEINMANAGEMENTThe MSM providesin-depth study ofMANAGEMENTTHEORY andPRACTICAL SKILLSnecessary toeffectively achievebusiness success inhighly competitiveglobal environments.Its broad applicationswill appeal to a widerange oforganizationalenvironments,including profit, notfor profit, education,healthcare, andgovernment.The Master of Science inManagement (MSM) degree isa specialized program designedto prepare professionals to assumeadvanced management positionsin the private and public sectors.Coursework emphasizes theevolving management informationRev. Dr. Kevin Spiess and techniques for enhancedMSM Academic Program DirectorDECISION-MAKING, HUMANRESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES and TEAM MANAGEMENT. Theprogram may be of particular interest for individuals who come fromdiverse undergraduate degree backgrounds. No prior academicbusiness preparation is required for entry into the program.Program OutcomesGraduates of the MSM will:• Integrate and apply management principlesand skills to the management of people andresources within the economic/financial,technological, social, ethical/legalenvironments of an organization.• Successfully apply creative, informeddecision analysis to managerial decisionmaking.• Develop and implement managementstrategies to best achieve an organization’smission by recognizing trends, opportunitiesand evaluating alternative approaches.• Appreciate the ethical and legal implicationsof their decisions and actions.• Exhibit critical thinking and functionalknowledge across business managementdisciplines.ProgramRequirementsIn the Research Track of theMSM program, studentscomplete 33 graduate credits.Each student is required tocomplete nine courses, threeprofessional seminars and athesis paper. The Non-ResearchTrack requires that studentscomplete 36 graduate creditswhich consist of 11 courses andthree professional seminars. Sixhours of equivalent graduatecoursework can be transferredinto the program. A cumulativeGPA of 3.2 (based on a 4.0scale) is required for graduation.14 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

CurriculumDegree Plan - Research Track (33 hours)65-520 Fundamentals of the Business Enterprise (3) *65-508 Contemporary Management Practice (3)65-568 Marketing Management (3)65-630 Organizational Behavior and Development (3)65-546 Business-Government Relations in the Global Economy (3)OR65-588 Employment Law (3)AdmissionRequirements• Baccalaureate degree from a regionallyaccredited institution of higher learning.• Official transcripts from all educationalinstitutions attended.• An application for graduate admission,including a $40 application fee. Applyonline by visiting www.lewisu.edu/gsm.• Professional resumé.• Undergraduate GPA greater than 2.75.• Two recommendation forms.• A Statement of Purpose (500 words; formavailable from the Graduate School ofManagement).• International students are required tohave a TOEFL test score greater than 550.• Students with a GPA that is less than 2.75may be admitted on a conditional basis.• It is advisable that students have threeyears of supervisory experience.65-506 Current Topics in Information Technology (3)65-615 International Business and the Global Environment (3)65-558 Human Resources Management (3)65-621 Strategic Management for Managers (3)65-680 Management Practicum (3)(This could be a thesis paper, applied project,industry analysis, or conceptual model study.)Degree Plan - Non-Research Track (36 hours)Same as above, with the following exception: Students are notrequired to complete the Management Practicum, but instead selecttwo additional elective courses (generally chosen from the MBAprogram). Electives require approval of Program Director.Three One-Credit-Hour Weekend Seminars (3 hours)Business Ethics in Corporate Culture (1)Advanced Oral Communication for Management (1)Select one of the following:• Fundamentals of Project Management (1)• Critical Thinking in Business (1)• Conflict Management/ Negotiation (1)* Includes:Accounting and Budgeting for Managers,Finance for Managers, and Marketing Fundamentals.SIHAM IBRAHIM, ’01, MBA ’03Vice President, Helander Metal Spinning Corp.“Over the last several years, my Lewis Universityadvisors inspired me to make good leadershipdecisions through their excellent guidance, andas a result I continue to make even betterleadership decisions in my private life and myconstantly growing business.”GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 15

GRADUATE CERTIFICATEPROGRAMSGraduate Certificates aredesigned for professionals:• Who wish to advance in a certainbusiness specialization.• With bachelor’s degrees innon-business majors.• With graduate degrees who wishto develop expertise in a differentconcentration, or to update andenhance their career skills.Certificates are offered in each of theMBA concentration areas through acombination of foundation, core, andspecialized courses. Students must fulfillall Graduate School of Managementadmission requirements.Five courses are required for each certificate for a total of 15 credithours. Certificates are available in the following areas:• Accountancy• Finance• Healthcare Management• Human ResourceManagement• Information Security• International Business• Management• ManagementInformation Systems• Marketing• Project Management• Technology andOperations ManagementDAWN TROMPETER ’00, MBA ’03Revenue Cycle Manager, Community Hospital of Ottawa“The education I received at Lewis provided a solidfoundation that I was able to build my healthcare careerupon. Lewis gave me the tools I need to be able toprovide accurate financial analysis which enables ouradministrative team to make sound, strategic decisionsfor the future of our healthcare facility.”16 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

FINANCIALINFORMATIONTo be considered for financialassistance, students must be:• Accepted by the Graduate Schoolof Management as a full degreecandidate.• Enrolled in at least 5 hours ofgraduate coursework per semester(One semester equals two eightweeksessions).• In good academic standing.For more information on financialaid, you can contact the LewisUniversity Office of Financial AidServices at (815) 836-5263.Romeoville CampusTuition and fees are due by the firstclass day of each term. Tuition is setannually by the Board of Trustees.Application to Lewis University’sgraduate programs is availableonline at www.lewisu.edu/gsm. Theapplication fee may be paid by creditcard (Mastercard, Discover) whenapplying online.Shorewood CampusThe University offers two plans for graduatestudents who are eligible for tuition paymentthrough their employer: the DeferredPayment Plan and the Direct Payment Plan.For the deferred method, students may electto defer their tuition payment to six weeksafter the end of the term. To take advantageof the Deferred Payment Plan, students mustcomplete and submit a one-time MasterTuition Payment Agreement (TPA) form. Inaddition, prior to the beginning of eachsemester, the student will be required tosubmit a letter from their employer to LewisUniversity, Office of the Bursar, confirmingtheir eligibility for employer benefits.Under the Direct Payment Plan, theUniversity bills employers who reimburse100 percent of their employees’ tuition costs.Details can be viewed online atwww.lewisu.edu/bursarAn Installment TuitionPayment AgreementPlan is available forstudents who cannot paythe full balance by thefirst class day of theterm. An ITPA formmust be completedbefore the first class dayof the term.GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 17

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSEMINARSProfessional development seminars are offered in a WEEKEND FORMAT throughout theyear. Business professionals can take advantage of these short programs as they aredesigned for anyone interested in broadening their knowledge base and learning theBEST PRACTICES of their selected field.These seminars are open to thegeneral public and are ideal for thoseinterested in receiving continuingeducation, professional development,or academic credit.Five seminars in each area arerequired for a Professional DevelopmentCertificate. You can earn a certificate in:• Entrepreneurship• Executive Leadership• Information Security• International Business• Leading Change• Personal Financial Planning• Project ManagementThe Lewis University Graduate School of Management can providecustom educational and training programs for your organization. The staffwill develop in-house training in a variety of topics and subject areas, aswell as provide group discounts to participants in regularly scheduledseminars and certificate programs.Please contact the Graduate School of Management for more informationon developing custom seminars, training, and certificates for yourorganization.MARK OLSON ’80Vice President and Controller and ChiefAccounting Officer, Andrew Wireless Solutions“The quality and dedication of the professors coupledwith the small class sizes provided a high degree ofpersonalized attention and guidance throughout myLewis education. Focus on ‘the individual’ was an earlylesson that has served me well in my career.”18 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

REAL ESTATE SEMINARSThe mission for the Lowell StahlCenter for Real Estate Studies is to:• Equip students to excel in the diversecareer paths that make up thedynamic commercial real estateindustry, while adhering to Lewis’Lasallian tradition of knowledge,fidelity, wisdom, justice, andassociation.• Recognize the impact of real estate inthe U.S., world, and local economies.• Work in partnership with the widercommunity to impact the growthand development of real estate.The Lowell Stahl Center for Real EstateStudies will provide support for avariety of educational activities thataddress the contemporary needs of thereal estate industry. The Center willserve as a catalyst to encourage andsupport students interested in the fieldof real estate, as well as to providecareer placement assistance to studentsseeking to work in this field.Opportunities will be provided foralumni in real estate to network witheach other, and to serve as mentors forour students.The real estate market has evolvedfrom a neighborhood residential salesenvironment to a fast paced highlycompetitive industry that requires agreater depth of knowledge than everbefore. No longer regional in scope, theplayers and the game pieces are nowglobal. In order to participate in thisevolution the practitioner must have astronger understanding of the concepts,applications, law and strategies essentialto the execution of business.The Professional DevelopmentCertificate in Commercial Real Estateprovides the practitioner with a bridgefrom the business of yesterday to thebusiness of tomorrow.The participant must complete a seriesof eight, one-day (6-hr.) programstaught by professionals skilled in thedetails of the subject matter. Eachseminar within the Certificate programis a building block designed to assistthe participant in their projectedgrowth.LOWELL STAHL1. Fundamentals of Commercial RealEstate Finance2. Fundamentals of CommercialInvestment Analysis3. Fundamentals of Commercial RealEstate Development4. Managing Commercial Real Estate5. Marketing Commercial Real Estate6. Legal Aspects of Commercial RealEstate7. Appraisal of Commercial RealEstate8. Real Estate Development andCommunity Design PrinciplesGRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 19

FACULTY & STAFFDr. Rami Khasawneh, DeanProfessor and Chair of Department ofManagement Information Systems andDirector of the Information TechnologyManagement program; Ph.D., InformationIllinois Institute of Technology; MS,Western Michigan University; BS,YarmoukUniversity.Dr. Faisal AbdullahAssistant Professor of ManagementInformation Systems, Information Security;DSc, Robert Morris University; MBA,Hawaii Pacific University; BCom, Universityof Bombay.Dr. Tonette AlexanderAssociate Professor of ManagementInformation Systems/Management DecisionScience; PhD, University of Illinois atChicago; MS, University of Illinois atChicago; MBA, Illinois Institute ofTechnology; BS, Bradley University.Dr. Robert J.Atra, CFAProfessor and Chair of Department ofFinance; PhD, University of Illinois atChicago; MS, Northern Illinois University;BA, College of the Ozarks; CFA,CFAInstitute, graduate of College for FinancialPlanning.Marvin BatesInstructor of Marketing; MBA,Northwestern University; BS, LoyolaUniversity.Robert BergmanInstructor of Marketing; MBA, BS,University of Denver.Dr. Maureen A. CulleeneyAssociate Professor and Chair of BusinessStudies/Business Communications; PhD,Loyola University; MBA, DePaulUniversity; MEd, BSW, University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign.Dr. Roberto GamarraAssistant Professor of BusinessAdministration; PhD, MA, New YorkUniversity; BS, Catholic University of Peru.Dr. Ian V. GladdingProfessor of Business Administration andDirector, International Business Program;PhD, University of Hawaii at Manoa;MBA,Thunderbird,The Garvin GraduateSchool of International Management; BA,University of Iowa.Michael GodfreyInstructor of Management InformationSystems; MS, DePaul University; BS, LewisUniversity.Patrick J. Griffin, CPA, JDAssociate Professor of Accountancy; LLMin Taxation, DePaul University College ofLaw; JD, DePaul University College of Law;BBA, University of Notre Dame.Joseph E. HatchInstructor of Accountancy; MBA, LewisUniversity; BBA Memphis State University.Dr. Lawrence HillProfessor and Chair of Department ofEconomics; PhD, Northern IllinoisUniversity; MS, BS, Indiana StateUniversity.Dr. George KlemicAssistant Professor of BusinessAdministration; PhD, Nova SoutheasternUniversity; MSA, Central MichiganUniversity; BA, La Salle University.Dr. Laura Leli-CarmineProfessor and Chair of Department ofMarketing; PhD, University of Illinois atChicago; MBA, BS, Northern IllinoisUniversity.Dr. Eveann LoveroProfessor and Chair of BusinessAdministration; DBA, Nova SoutheasternUniversity; MBA, DePaul University; BA,Northeastern University.Bushra MalikInstructor of Management InformationSystems; MBA, Lewis University;MA, BA, University of Punjab.Dr.William H. MarkerAssociate Professor of Economics; PhD,MA, BA, Northern Illinois University.Lawrence Ollearis, CPAProfessor of Accountancy; MBA, BS,Northern Illinois University.James M. PerroneProfessor and Chair of Accountancy;MPA, Roosevelt University; MBA, BA,Lewis University.Arthur RegalAssistant Professor of Marketing; DBAcandidate, Nova Southeastern University;MBA, BS, DePaul University.Dr. Frank RoseAssistant Professor of Finance; PhD, MS,Michigan State University; BS CornellUniversity.Rev. Dr. Kevin SpiessProfessor of Business Administration;EdD, Harvard University; MSA, Universityof Notre Dame; MEd, DePaul University;MA, Loyola-Mundelein University; BA,Lewis College.Joseph TomsicInstructor of Management InformationSystems; MS, BS, DePaul University.20 LEWIS UNIVERSITY

Executive Advisory BoardDr. Rami KhasawnehDeanVictoria WeiseDirector of AdministrationMichele KingDirector of AdmissionPatricia PerezCoordinator, Graduate Recruitmentand Business RelationsRukiya JohnsonSecretaryAndrea PetersonSecretaryDr. Faisal AbdullahMS Information SecurityDr. Robert J.Atra, CFAMS FinanceDr. Maureen A. CulleeneyMBARev. Dr. Kevin SpiessMS ManagementWilliam L. Devoney, Jr.Chief Financial OfficerUniversity of Illinois Medical Center atChicagoRobert DiedrichPresident/Trust DivisionFirst Midwest Bancorp Inc.Bryan Durkin ’82, MBA ’93Managing Director andChief Operating OfficerCME GroupAlec A. Gizzi ’79President, JBS Logistics, Inc.John J. HigginsonSenior Vice President,TechnologyFTD, Inc.Siham Ibrahim ’01, MBA ’03Vice PresidentHelander Metal Spinning Corp.David D. KlossnerPresidentTLT - BabcockRobert L. Langert ’78Vice PresidentCorporate Social ResponsibilityMcDonald’s CorporationWilliam A. Lorenz ’89, MBA’93Regional Managing DirectorMerrill Lynch and Co., Inc.John MatusiewiczVice President of Information Technology,Scrip CompaniesMark A. Olson ’80Vice President and ControllerAndrew Wireless SolutionsRichard N. PaulsenInformation Technology ExecutiveJoe Perrino ’75CEOHome Run InnTimothy J. Raher ’81, MBA’90Vice President of Human ResourcesNoramco, Inc., a Johnson & JohnsonCompanyLowell StahlChairmanPFS GroupMichael W. Swanberg ’04, MBA ’08Chief Operating OfficerMTH IndustriesJoanne L.Tyree, MBA’05Group Vice President of IT andNetwork ServicesPanduit Corp.

Lewis University Campuses1One University ParkwayRomeoville, IL 60446[phone] (815) 838-05002342122 York Road, Suite 170Oak Brook, IL 60523[phone] (630) 573-1740247 Brookforest AvenueShorewood, Illinois 60404[phone] (815) 744-050418501 Maple Creek DriveSuite 200Tinley Park, IL 60477[phone] (708) 444-3180www.lewisu.edu/gsmFor More InformationGraduate School of ManagementLewis University[phone] (815) 836-5348[toll free] (800) 897-9000[fax] (815) 838-3330[e-mail] gsm@lewisu.edu12/2008