General Catalog - John F. Kennedy University

School of Managementconcepts fundamental to business applications and managementcontrol of information systems. Covers the relationship betweenorganizations, management, and the networked enterprise; managinginformation systems in the digital firm; and assessment ofinformation technology infrastructure. The goal of this course isto provide a comprehensive overview of management informationsystem concepts useful to the student in future business courses,as a user of information systems, and as a future decision makerconcerned with the acquisition, application, and control of businessinformation systems.from defining the mission and setting the course to initiating,monitoring, and streamlining the plan. Prerequisite: BUS 4992.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3400 Business Communications I 3A review of basic writing skills and effective communication techniquesfor diverse situations. Emphasizes written communicationin a business environment. Prerequisite: successful completionof writing exam (UWE), BUS 2400, or six units of lower-divisioncomposition.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3041 Statistics and Research Applications 3Concepts and applications of statistics including probability,estimation, and hypothesis testing of means and proportions;sampling techniques; correlation and regression analysis;chi-square tests; and the nature, purpose, and applications ofresearch. Prerequisite: successful completion of mathematicsexam (UME) or algebra portion of QRT or BUS 3180.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3043 eCommerce and Business 3Introduces business-to-business eCommerce uses and directionswith a global perspective. Various business cases of successful anddeveloping ventures are examined for viability and competitiveedge.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3151 Principles of Management 3This course examines and critiques models of organizationaldesign and the present and potential effectiveness. Studentsexplore trends in a multicultural domestic and global societyand study the impact of the development and evolution oforganizations and employment.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3160 Diversity in Organizations 3Provides students the opportunity to explore how diversity canadd value to the work experience. Through learning aboutother cultures, students understand how cultural differences canbecome a strength and opportunity for new ways of working.Processes for effective cross-cultural communication, teambuilding, and valuing diversity in the workplace are presented.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3180 Math for Managers 3Introduces simple mathematics and quantitative reasoning foundations.Includes algebra, word problems, and probability andpractical applications in business situations.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3210 Investment Management 3Provides students with a working knowledge of various financialinstruments (such as bonds, stocks, and other marketable securities),the ways in which markets for these instruments operate,and the processes used to make investment decisions. Type, size,and timing of investments are covered. The knowledge gained isapplicable to corporate, personal, and institutional investing.BUS 3300 Strategic Planning forNonprofit _____________________________________________________________________Organizations 3This course helps to create and implement an effective strategicplan using a simple, seven-phase process that covers everythingBUS _____________________________________________________________________3401 Business Communications II 3Continuation of BUS 3400. Addresses both verbal and nonverbalcommunication with an emphasis on business presentations,cross-cultural communications, and discussion groupleadership. Prerequisite: BUS 3400.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3403 Software Applications 1Proficiencies with a variety of software applications and personalcomputing devices are critical for business communications oranalysis. In workshop format, students master skills using stateof-the-artsoftware applications for word processing, spreadsheetdevelopment, presentation graphics and design, and networkcapabilities.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3412 Business Plan Development 3This course-learning experience will expose students to theintegrative nature of business through the study of the activitiesassociated with the assessment, creation, development, andoperation of new and emerging ventures. Individuals will have theopportunity to develop their new venture-management skillsthrough a combination of classroom exercises, case analysis, andthe development of a business plan to support the initiation of anew venture.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3414 Project Management 3This course provides the theory and core methodology used tomanage projects. Students learn how to use project managementtechniques to plan, organize, control, document, and close outtheir projects successfully with minimum risk. Topics exploredinclude the project management life cycle, project start up,managing and developing diverse project teams, risk management,project plans, project schedule, work-breakdown structures,project budget, project monitoring and control, project statusreporting, and project wrap-up.BUS _____________________________________________________________________3416 Strategic Management 3A capstone course focusing on how organizations achievesustained success in a competitive global economy. Functionalskills acquired in other business classes are integrated in makingethical strategic decisions and applying them to the competitivepositioning process. The students’ experience in organizational lifeis a critical component in the learning process. From this experienceas a reference point, students will apply the strategic thinkingprocess to case examples, real-world business developments, andpersonal life as well.School ofManagementJohn F. Kennedy UniversitySchool of Management 85