School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
ME450XL 3 units
Legal Implications of Business
A general explanation of the law as it pertains to profit and not-for-profit organizations including its sources, development, and
terminology. Specific legal doctrines and principles that affect business including an introduction to contracts, legal documents,
and property are covered. Business entity structures such as sole-proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and
corporations are addressed.
MGMT481XL 3 units
Operations Management
An overview of the processes that transform inputs into finished goods and services. This course helps students understand the
importance of operations management and how it interacts with other parts of the organization, providing the necessary
framework for developing skills needed to apply appropriate analytical tools to challenges within the business operations.
MGMT490XL (PSYC490XL) 3 units
Research Methods and Statistical Concepts
Provides the student with an overview and understanding of research methods and statistical terms used in both the psychology
and business disciplines with a special focus on compilation and interpretation of data. Research methods will include
introduction to identification and procurement of relevant sources of information for conducting research relative to both an
academic or practitioner application. Students will learn the proper documentation for applicable formatting of source data within
their area of study.
MGMT496XL 3 units
Strategic Management
An integrative course with a focus of analyzing interrelationships of managerial decisions/actions within and between the firm and
its environment. Applies multi-disciplinary techniques to diagnose and recommend actions appropriate to specific company
situations using the case study method.
MGMT497aXL 0 units
Capstone Seminar
Introduces and launches the Capstone project as the culminating activity of the Business Administration degree. Session includes
discussion on selecting an organization and project; addresses the expectations of the Capstone; specifies key dates and
important milestones for specific assignment; and provides examples of previous student prepared Capstones.
MGMT497bXL 0 units
Capstone I
Provides an opportunity to integrate practically what has been learned through the program as a project to manage. The project is
intended to demonstrate the integration and achievement of the primary learning goals of the University and Business
Administration major and will include an intervention with an outside organization of the students choosing. This course is one
of two designated service learning courses within this major.
MGMT498XL 3 units
Capstone II
Provides an opportunity for reporting the culmination of the Capstone Project including a thorough and well documented
presentation to class-mates on respective project. This project aims to integrate learning from the coursework, and practical work
in a management setting with-in an actual organization selected by the student. This course is the second designated service
learning course within this major.
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