Apr 18, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Library Science (LIS)

  
  • LIS 245 - Research Methods in the Digital Age


    Description:

    This course examines methods of information gathering and sharing in academic and social environments. Students explore applications of the research process, learn strategies for identifying and synthesizing information, and discuss research influences on scholarly conversations. Formerly LIS 345, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine the relationships between credible information and publication formats, and be able to identify factors that may temper credibility.
    • Distinguish between various information sources and be able to articulate how a diversity of perspectives develop and advance scholarly conversations.
    • Discuss information sharing practices used in various regional and global arenas, and how they relate to social justice.
    • Describe and critique the evolution of information sharing and discuss the community impact of recent developments in information sharing in a government or culture.
    • Justify the integration and appropriate use of creative and scholarly works into their own research.
    • Implement the development of coherent collegiate level research methods into their course-specific activities

     Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/7/17

  
  • LIS 291 - Workshop


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be repeated up to 9 credits.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 298 - Special Topic


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • LIS 310 - Information Literacy and User Services


    Description:
    This course will cover information-seeking theories, methods, and user behaviors. Principles and philosophies of library reference service, information literacy, reading, listening and viewing guidance, and information resources will be explored.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Formulate effective communication skills for reference services, including listening effectively, using probing and clarifying questions, and instructing users in search strategies.
    • Formulate strategies to guide patrons in identifying and defining authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
    • Compare the characteristics unique to each information format and analyze items according to their specific contribution to patrons’ objectives, personal interests, and developmental needs.
    • Analyze the social, ethical, and legal implications of information access, services, and technologies, including intellectual property, copyright, educational fair use, privacy, security, and public domain.
    • Examine media literacy as the application of literacy skills to interpret media and technology messages.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/3/2014
  
  • LIS 314 - Technology in Library and Information Science


    Description:
    This course provides a review of the hardware and software used in libraries. Provides an introduction to technology tools, processes, and web applications that support the delivery of library services.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Appraise technology tools, processes, and web applications that support the delivery of library services.
    • Deduce effective strategies for evaluating different technologies and recommending purchases.
    • Examine and appraise Web 2.0 and other social networking technologies.
    • Examine word processing and production software, analyzing their application in library and information science.
    • Effectively incorporate media and technology into library programs and instructional services.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/3/2014
  
  • LIS 391 - Workshop


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be repeated up to 9 credits.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • LIS 398 - Special Topic


    Description:
    Course content identified in schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit under different titles. Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • LIS 410 - Collection Development


    Description:
    Course covering the basic components of collection development and management. Topics to be explored will include selection, planning, budgeting and maintenance of library collections.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Synthesize best practices in collection evaluation selection criteria to include and provide diverse literature, media, information systems, and information services.
    • Evaluate collections relevant to the educational, cultural, personal, recreational and informational needs of service population.
    • Analyze analysis selection policies and procedures to facilitate collection development that aligns with the institutional goals and objectives.
    • Evaluate collections for the purpose of selecting and deselecting resources.
    • Synthesize current research in reading advocacy, and reading acquisition and comprehension.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/3/2014
  
  • LIS 411 - Introduction to Archives


    Description:
    Introductory course in archival studies. The history, development, and nature of work in the profession, the basics of collections management and development, intellectual control, preservation, conservation, and technological applications will be presented.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Apply basic archival theory, principles and methods.
    • Synthesize the history and development of the archives profession, both nationally and internationally.
    • Manage archival activities.
    • Evaluate the impact of technologies on core archival functions.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/3/2014
  
  • LIS 412 - Library Management and Leadership


    Description:
    Course covering policies and procedure necessary for the effective operation of a library and information centers. The course will explore the policies and procedures required for budgeting, planning, promoting and assessing library and information programs.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Generate policies and procedure for a library or information center using quantitative and qualitative data.
    • Schedule and organize physical and virtual library facilities to create inviting, useful, and engaging learning and meeting spaces.
    • Develop and implement an effective public relations program that communicates the vital contribution of a library or information centers to lifelong learning.
    • Design, justify and administrator a program budget.
    • Manage support staff, volunteers and student assistants.
    • Establish a library or information center advisory committee.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/3/2014
  
  • LIS 414 - Organization of Knowledge


    Description:
    This course provides an introduction to the organization of print and electronic resources. Topics to be covered include cataloging and classification of resources, use of controlled vocabularies, and intellectual access to those resources.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Synthesize the theories and accepted national standards for cataloging description and subject analysis.
    • Organize information using online bibliographic networks (such as OCLC and LC) and their data and other records.
    • Apply MARC format, Dublin Core and other metadata schema.
    • Appraise controlled and uncontrolled vocabulary access to information resources.
    • Evaluate the social and moral issues regarding equitable physical and intellectual access to information resources.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/3/2014
  
  • LIS 415 - Role of the School Library Media Specialist


    Description:
    This course will provide an in-depth look at the role of the school library media specialist in the P-12 environment. The course will explore reader advisory services, professional educator standards, standards based information literacy instruction and the application of previous courses outcomes specific to P-12 education settings.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201 and LIS 310 and LIS 314 and LIS 410 and LIS 412 and LIS 414.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate the ability to improve student learning by providing leadership within the educational community.
    • Demonstrate the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate the school library media program and manage personnel, information systems, resources, and facilities.
    • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, select, and maintain resources to provide collections that are integral to the educational goals of the school.
    • Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of resources to teach students and others in the school community to develop independence in the information problem-solving process including: defining, retrieving, analyzing, interpreting, organizing, evaluating, synthesizing, and presenting information and ideas.
    • Demonstrate teaching skills in literacy, collaboration, and integrating information literacy with content curriculum.
    • Analyze a variety of strategies to develop life-long learners who read for a wide range of purposes.
    • With information standards and school goals and objectives in mind, develop collaborative relationships within the school and community to deliver integrated instruction, reading advocacy, and information services.
    • Propose strategies to provide access to and provide leadership for the management and use of information and communications technology tools.
    • Evaluate methods to gather and analyze data to guide program decisions, assess student and staff knowledge and enable self-reflection in order to evaluate the library media program and its impact on teaching and learning.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/22/2015
  
  • LIS 490 - Library and Information Science Internship


    Description:
    This course will provide students with hands-on instruction and experience in a library, archive, museum or other information center. In coordination with the library faculty internship advisor, the student plans and completes an internship. Grade will be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201 and LIS 310 and LIS 314.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • LIS 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. May be repeated up to 9 credits.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 492 - School Library Media Clinical Experience


    Description:
    Students will apply library and information science course work in a supervised 90-hour P-12 library media center clinical experience, as well as, produce a program portfolio. Grade will either be S or U. Permission of department. Course will be offered on on odd numbered years (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: LIS 110 and LIS 201 and LIS 310 and LIS 314 and LIS 410 and LIS 412 and LIS 414 and LIS 415 and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Plan for instruction and assessment
    • Execute instruction and engage students in learning.
    • Assess student learning and foster student voice to achieve learning goals.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/17
  
  • LIS 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • LIS 498 - Special Topic


    Description:
    Course content identified in schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit under different titles.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LIS 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Management (MGT)

  
  • ENTP 287 - Applied Product Development


    Description:
    This course focuses on learning the concepts and skills needed to generate a marketable innovation by taking student teams through their first four steps of product development process for their own potentially successful product/service. May be repeated up to 10 credits. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring). Formerly MGT 287, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MGT 200 or permission.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Practice and use qualitative (ethnographic methodology) and quantitative (psychometric methodology) to hypothesize needs and preferences of a particular market segment.
    • Apply their understanding of social network and cultural properties of homophily, bricolage, technological and social diffusion to observe these phenomena as antecedents and consequents of product development.
    • Hone a propensity for entrepreneurial thinking via dimensions such as hope, resiliency, effectual thinking and self efficacy for entrepreneurial activities.
    • Utilize the concepts and skills related to institutional theory and research methodology to observe a population of individuals, identify a need in those people’s eyes, develop prototypes and evaluate them with benchmarks meaningful to their target populations.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/21/17
  
  • MGT 200 - Essential Skills for Business Professionals


    Description:
    This course develops the skills and insights necessary to effectively acquire, synthesize and disseminate knowledge as a business decision maker - skills essential for success in business school and standard abilities in high performance professionals. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify high quality sources to analyze and critique arguments, evaluate their rhetorical effectiveness and use underlying assumptions to effectively support or discredit positions on a given topic.
    • Establish a position on an issue by developing a focused assertion based on a shared assumption, presenting evidence in support of a line of reasoning, addressing divergent stances on the issue, and using a variety of rhetorical appeals.
    • Craft and present prose conforming to academic conventions and to expectations regarding clarity, coherence, and unity  - including citing and documenting sources precisely and effectively according APA format to: 1) develop strategies to address community issues & 2) evaluate multiple courses of action, and 3) apply the concepts and skills to create value in the community.
    • Describe the interrelationship between style and meaning and make adjustments to style to enhance meaning in the pursuit of becoming more effective at writing, speaking and developing social & professional relationships.
    • Recognize, appraise, and incorporate the skills needed to be able to modify personal behaviors, routines, and habits as well as social and professional friendship networks to propagate personal, economic, social and professional well-being.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/21/17
  
  • MGT 288 - Intellectual Property and Prototype Development for Products and Services


    Description:
    This course develops the skills for service/product prototyping and also for filing/researching patent and copyright intellectual property. Students must be 18 or older. Open to all majors. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MGT 287 or permission by instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of  fundamental terminology and concepts used in the design process, prototyping and intellectual property protection.
    • Recognize and use the steps of the prototype design process to develop a market tested prototype.
    • Recognize and apply the methods for finding existing art/technology use it to request permissions to use and to identify new ideas.
    • Apply the steps in the application for IP protection - trademarks, copyrights and patents.
    • Demonstrate an improved propensity for entrepreneurial thinking via dimensions such as hope, resiliency, effectual thinking and self efficacy for entrepreneurial activities.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/17
  
  • MGT 289 - Business Plan Development


    Description:
    This course develops the skills for developing, writing and presenting a business plan for profit/non-profit organizations. Students must be 18 or older. Open to all majors. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MGT 287 or permission by instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic functional sections of a business plan mean well enough to use them in analyses.
    • Relate fundamental elements of a business model depending on professional stakeholder - ie. banker, investor, partner, supplier, regulator.
    • Evaluate others’ work, provding advice, while assessing the value of others’ advice to themselves. 
    • Demonstrate an improved propensity for entrepreneurial thinking via dimensions such as hope, resiliency, effectual thinking and self efficacy for entrepreneurial activities.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/2017
  
  • MGT 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MGT 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MGT 380 - Organizational Management


    Description:
    Principles of management class for non-business majors. Introduces students to the history and development of management ideas and contemporary practice. Overview of all the major elements of the managerial functions. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: this course is only available to non-business majors.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Compare and contrast the historical vs. contemporary principles of management that underlie the cultures and traditions of groups and organizations.
    • Describe theories of individual dispositions, social exchange, and team processes, and how these theories were developed.
    • Explain and apply various empirical methods to investigate how  individual dispositions, social exchange, and/or team processes influence individual behaviors and their outcomes.
    • Analyze the causes and effects of individual behaviors using theories of individual dispositions, social exchange, and/or team processes.
    • Identify current issues related to social diversity, ethics, the global economy, and how these issues impact managerial practices. 
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/18/18
  
  • MGT 382 - Principles of Management


    Description:
    This course introduces students to the macro (e.g., structure and strategy) and micro (e.g., human behaviors and leadership) principles of Management. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ECON 201 and admission to a CB major; or, admission to a College of Business Graduate Program.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe the basic concepts of management
    • Recognize the different forms of organization structure and control systems.
    • Define the basic functions of human resource management.
    • Compare and contrast the different approaches to motivation.
    • Differentiate the various leadership styles.
    • Recognize the challenges of team work and communication.
    • Identify managerial issues related to diversity, ethics, and the global economy. 
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/22/2015
  
  • MGT 384 - Introduction to International Business


    Description:
    Principles of International business in culture, diversity, ethics, sustainability, politics, economics, finance, operations, human resources, and global markets. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 380 or MGT 382.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify, analyze, and evaluate global, national, and local challenges related to globalization and sustainability.
    • Describe and illustrate the roles of ethics, sustainability, diversity and social justice in the world’s political economy.
    • Address social, cultural, and political issues and their impacts on regional economic development.
    • Examine factors in the international consumer markets, financial markets and labor markets, and analyze their impact on the strategic decision making process in international organizations.
    • Using interdisciplinary perspectives and conceptual models, identify the critical problem of an international organization, formulate and implement a sustainable solution to the problem.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/16/17
  
  • MGT 386 - Principles of Organizational Behavior


    Description:
    Applied and conceptual analysis of behavior within organizations. Involves leadership, motivation, communications, group processes, decision-making, climate, and culture. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 380 or MGT 382.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to apply key concepts in the field of organizational behavior to individuals, groups, and organizations.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of major theories of justice, power, ethics, trust, motivation, and leadership as they relate to individuals, groups, and organizations within a business context.
    • Examine approaches to Organizational Behavior that involve a range of quantitative, qualitative, and experimental methods.
    • Apply management theories through a project involving the analysis of organizational data and the application of theory to explain organizational dynamics such as power differences, diversity and inequity.
    • Explore approaches to diversity and inequity within the field of business and examine the role they play in the development of teams and organizations
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/16/17
  
  • MGT 389 - Business and Society


    Description:
    This course interweaves ethics into a survey of topic and issues pertinent to the business, government, and society relationship. Major themes are social responsibility, business ethics, ethical decision-making, sustainability, and ethical policy and practice. Course will be offered every year (Fall, and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 380 or MGT 382.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify varieties of capitalist societies and explain how they function as a global system.
    • Explain why the institution of corporation was created, and the role it is intended to play in capitalist societies.
    • Identify the different forms of corporations and businesses, and explain their intended functions and how they are governed and make decisions.
    • Understand different theoretical perspectives on the societal roles and relationships of business, government, and civil society. 
    • Explain different perspectives and theories on how business organizations create and destroy value for their stakeholders, and influence public discourse and politics.
    • Articulate different ways of measuring the social, environmental, and economic impacts of business on society.
    • Critically apply theories to analyze current issues related to the role and impacts of business in society.
    • Describe how a diverse society imposes a range of often conflicting expectations on business organizations, and be able to explain how companies manage these expectations. 
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/21/17
  
  • MGT 394 - Legal Considerations in Sport Business


    Description:
    An exploration of the relationship between sports and the law. Issues to be explored include liability, legal rights of employees and athletes, as well as managing the legal risk in the sports profession. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: BUS 241 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25; OR (declaration of a sports business minor or certificate); OR (declaration of a sport management major).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Understand history and development of American court and legal systems and comprehend the terminology and procedure used in legal proceedings.
    • Apply knowledge of various areas of the law to individuals who are involved in the management of sports including contract, tort, constitutional, statutory, regulatory and case law.
    • Utilize risk management strategies to minimize or avoid legal liability in sports business settings.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/4/2017
  
  • MGT 395 - Leadership in Business Organizations


    Description:
    Examination of theories and practices of leadership in business organizations. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Spring).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Read and respond in both oral and written form to literary works on Leadership from various cultures.Examine leadership from a historical perspective, tracing the changes in leadership thought and using it to help synthesize ideas in current leadership theory.
    • Examine leadership from a historical perspective, tracing the changes in leadership thought and using it to help synthesize ideas in current leadership theory.
    • Compare and contrast alternative ways of understanding, describing, and interpreting the leadership experience from both the leader’s and follower’s perspective, including the role of inequity and power differences on these relationships 
    • Identify their own linguistic, conceptual, and normative presuppositions regarding leaders, leadership, and followership, including assumptions regarding social justice, equity, power differences, and trust.
    • Analyze a variety of factors that shape one’s experience as a leader including the role of language, philosophy, history, and culture. 
    • Recognize and evaluate the impacts of leadership on one’s personal, social, professional, and economic well-being, and how these impacts connects to social justice.
    • Examine how gender has been treated by various leadership theories and its implications for social justice.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/16/17
  
  • MGT 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MGT 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MGT 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MGT 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MGT 477 - Global Leadership and Culture


    Description:
    Leadership and developmental relationships across cultures, cultural influences on leadership attributes, behaviors, and performance; leader development, self-assessment of leader competencies.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MGT 382 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MGT 380 and admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe managerial roles in the international context.
    • Identify globally effective leadership attributes and behaviors.
    • Evaluate the validity of Western and non- Western leadership models and theories in the context of globalization and international leadership.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of one’s own culture and identity through a cross- cultural perspective.
    • Operationalize one’s self as a leader in various cultures.
    • Explain international approaches to developmental relationships and developing global leaders.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MGT 478 - Leadership Capstone


    Description:
    Culminating learning experience that explores knowledge of effective leadership acquired through all previous leadership curriculum. Involves application and evaluation of: students’ leader competencies, knowledge of leadership theory, values, and ethics. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382, MGT 395, and MGT 483 all with a grade of C or higher AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Formulate coherent framework for integration of relational leadership theory, understand leadership experiences of self and others.
    • Use relationship-building skills with individuals, task groups, professional associations, community associations, boards, advocacy groups, etc.
    • Illustrate role of emotional intelligence in leadership, identify students’ own emotional intelligence.
    • Implement positive conflict resolution techniques.
    • Identify the role of values and ethics in leadership.
    • Demonstrate ability to effectively lead others in a business, university, or community project.
    • Evaluate students’ own leader effectiveness.
    • Identify goals and select and implement interventions that will enhance the functioning of a population, organization and/or community group.
    • Assess and demonstrate knowledge regarding various leadership styles across contexts, situations, and applications (e.g., within and across age, race and ethnicity; relationships, cultural contexts, and industries).
  
  • MGT 482 - Advanced Organizational Behavior


    Description:
    MGT 482 builds on the foundations and theories of MGT 386 by providing students with an advanced understanding of the field of organizational behavior. Students will be challenged to develop and improve their leadership knowledge and skills, and they will also learn to apply, integrate, and problem-solve using emerging management research.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 386 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Have an advanced understanding of research in organizational behavior as well as related fields such as social, cognitive, and personality psychology.
    • Apply concepts learned in this course in real world managerial problem solving.
    • Critically analyze different management strategies
    • Demonstrate improved leadership and team-based knowledge and skills.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MGT 483 - Decision Making and Organizational Change


    Description:
    This course analyzes the synergetic relationship between leadership, decision making and organizational change. It combines theory and applied practice to inform students of current studies on how effective decisions are made, how bad decisions can be avoided and how to implement change resulting from good decisions. The dual aspects of the decision-making process: intuitive and analytical will be covered, and the respective values of both will be highlighted.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Understand and apply motivational strategies to increase group performance and lead change.
    • Enhance the efficiency and productivity of team work.
    • Analyze and leverage personal and organizational networks.
    • Improve their strategic thinking and planning, particularly in terms of how to align organizational mission, strategy, culture, and performance management.
    • Analyze leadership opportunities and barriers-for themselves and when advising others.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MGT 484 - International Management (Put on reserve 9/16/18)


    Description:
    A comparative study of management in selected countries as well as an analysis of key managerial problems encountered in the multinational corporation. (Put on reserve 9/16/18, will go inactive 8/24/21)

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Understand the context of international management.
    • Appreciate the importance of global strategic planning and how it differs from a domestic only focus.
    • Understand how national/regional culture impacts on managing an international firm.
    • Comprehend the challenges of global communication and negotiations.
    • Articulate the challenges of managing a multicultural team and consider strategies to leverage cultural diversity.
    • Reflect how to manage global managers.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MGT 487 - Entrepreneurism and Small Business Management


    Description:
    Investigation of entrepreneurism and small business management issues. Students  learn to perform feasibility studies and develop business plans. Small business challenges in marketing, finance, etc., will also be addressed.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MGT 382 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Conduct a feasibility analysis of a new business venture that will assist in determining if the opportunity should be developed and is likely to attract investment capital.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic and tactical fundamentals of managing an entrepreneurial business and how these are different from managing the same functions in larger types of business and organizations.
    • Demonstrate managerial diagnostic and analytical skills as well as an understanding of how to make appropriate decisions for generational transitions and harvest/exit strategies for new ventures that mature beyond the start-up phase.
    • Prepare and present a model business plan for a new business venture.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MGT 488 - Plunge Class


    Description:
    In MGT 488 students will launch their ventures in completion of entrepreneurship minor. Mandatory $250 to $1000 funds required to file for state/federal permits/licensing depending if alone or with partner(s). May be repeated up to 12 credits. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (ACCT 251 or ACCT 301) and (MKT 360 or MKT 362) and MGT 200 and MGT 287 and MGT 288 and (MGT 289 or MGT 487).

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Distinguish the  philosophies of the types of revenue based organizational models and governmental based organizational models.
    • Apply the principles of causal and effectual reasoning. 
    • Employ the fundamental factors and steps needed starting and growing an organization well enough to start an organization.
    • Recognize the concepts of cognitive bias, retrospective rationality to explain their own behavior and hazards they may experience in their own decision making.
    • Demonstrate an improved propensity for entrepreneurial thinking via dimensions such as hope, resiliency, effectual thinking and self efficacy for entrepreneurial activities.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/20/2016
  
  • MGT 489 - Strategic Management


    Description:
    Focuses on problem solving and decision making in the strategic management of the total enterprise. Integrates lessons from Accounting (ACCT), Economics (ECON), Finance (FIN), Information Systems (MIS), Management (MGT), Marketing (MKT), and Supply Chain (SCM). Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: admission to a College of Business Major AND Completion of the College of Business Foundation Courses (ACCT251 and ACCT252 and BUS221 and BUS241 and ECON130 or MATH130 and ECON201 and MATH153 or higher) with a grade of C- of higher AND completion of  College of Business Core Courses (ECON 202 and FIN 370 and SCM 310 and MIS 386 and MKT 362 and MGT 382 and COM301 and ENG311) with a minimum grade of a C- in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25 AND senior standing AND completed application for graduation; (OR admission to a College of Business Graduate Program).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Reflect upon, integrate, and apply knowledge of academic writing, quantitative reasoning, and business principles.
    • Apply higher order critical thinking and problem solving skills, in identifying a problem, proposing a solution, and evaluating its effectiveness.
    • Synthesize the results of the strategic analyses, propose a strategy in response to the problem identified, and present the strategy and its outcomes.
    • Demonstrate clear written and oral communication strategies and techniques.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/16/17
  
  • MGT 490 - Management Internship


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies focusing on management related activities. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By department permission. May be repeated up to 20 credits. Grade will either be S or U. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 2.8 or higher CWU cumulative gpa.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Apply learning in professional workplace environment
    • Demonstrate professional behavior in the workplace
    • Substantive discipline-based outcomes developed by individual students in consult with faculty advisor
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/2/17
  
  • MGT 493 - Management Boot Camp


    Description:
    Supervised field experience seminar focused on management organizations and processes. On-location industry engagement. Education, training, and business skills application in industry setting. Grade will either be S or U. Permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Prepare a research brief on each organization participating in the boot camp
    • Exhibit professional behavior and appropriate business skills in industry setting.
    • Establish a professional network within the industry professionals
    • Illustrate an awareness of the organization(s) participating in the boot camp.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/1/18
  
  • MGT 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MGT 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MGT 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MGT 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Management Information System (MIS)

  
  • MIS 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MIS 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MIS 320 - Business Process Analysis and Systems


    Description:
    Addresses the role of business processes and enterprise information systems employed by industry. Employs an industry simulation to illustrate the integrative impact of business decisions involving forecasting, operations, distribution, purchasing, finance and other traditional functions. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequistes: BUS 102 or IT 101 or CS 101, or by permission of FSCM department chair.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Recognize the importance of business processes and the role of information in supporting process integration in modern organizations
    • Diagram fundamental business processes such as accounting, procurement, fulfilment, production, inventory and warehouse management, and material planning.
    • Outline the various types of data necessary to support different business processes.
    • Apply the tools and systems available in a recognized enterprise resources planning system to collect and analyzed business processes in a simulated environment.
    • Prepare and apply changes to decision variables to improve performance in a simulated operating environment involving demand, distribution, operations, purchasing, inventory and other related processes.
    • Prepare and apply changes to decision variables to improve performance in a simulated operating environment involving demand, distribution, operations, purchasing, inventory and other related processes.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/21/17
  
  • MIS 386 - Management Information Systems


    Description:
    Use of computer-based information systems in all functional areas of business. Computer and information technology, resources, management, and end-user decision making, and system development.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: BUS 221 and admission to a college of business major; or admission to a College of Business Graduate program.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon sucessful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Recognize basic information system concepts as applied to business operations and management.
    • List the major components of a computer system, including hardware, software, operating systems and operating environments as they apply to information systems.
    • Evaluate select, and use computer based information systems from a management perspective.
    • Distinguish the functionality of the various hardware and software components of information systems.
    • Create tools commonly used in basic MIS applications such as spreadsheet, databases and websites.
    • Explain how to utilize large-scale computer applications systems to assist with business management and operations.
    • Prepare assignment related to the above objectives as an individual or in a team environment.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    01/22/2015
  
  • MIS 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MIS 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MIS 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MIS 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MIS 446 - Systems Analysis and Design in Business


    Description:
    Methods for the analysis and assessment of business processes and subsequent planning, configuration and implementation of supporting enterprise system modules. Incorporates systems development tools, modeling, process redesign; applications configuration. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: MIS 320.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Differentiate between the role of configuration and customization in the design and implementation of an enterprise resource planning system (ERP).
    • Explain how processes, structure, data and business rules affect how to configure an ERP system to address requirements of an organization.
    • List the most common functional areas of an organization addressed when designing and configuring an ERP system.
    • Formulate the requirements to configure each component of an enterprise resource planning system to meet the needs of a specific organization.
    • Perform the actions necessary to configure an ERP system to support the management structure and operation requirements of a specific organization. 
    • Evaluate how changes in an organizations structure and/or operations may require changes to an ERP system configuration.
    • Implement changes to an ERP system configuration to match changes in a specific organizations structure and operations.
    • Outline the steps to properly test, debug and document changes in ERP systems configuration.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/1/18
  
  • MIS 460 - Applied Business Analytics


    Description:
    Application of business intelligence tools and techniques to retrieve and analyze data and implement business decisions in a dynamic simulated environment. Employs leading industry based enterprise management, business intelligence tools and simulations. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MIS 386 with a minimum grade of C AND admission to a college of business major) AND completion of the college of business foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MIS 386 with a minimum grade of C AND declaration of any minor or certificate offered through the College of Business); OR (MIS 386 with a minimum grade of C AND admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program) OR (MIS 320 with a minimum grade of C and declaration of any minor or certificate offered through the College of Business).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Discuss the role of data in supporting management decision making.
    • Apply the fundamentals of data mining technologies to common business decisions.
    • Prepare a data mining application using industry-based enterprise management system.
    • Distinguish among the various data warehousing models.
    • Create a series of data analysis to address specific business decisions related to management, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, accounting and human resources.
    • Create a series of performance dashboards and employ the dashboards to evaluate performance, assess options and apply changes to improve performance in a simulated environment.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/6/2017
  
  • MIS 490 - Management Information Systems Internship


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies focusing on management information systems related activities. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 2.8 or higher CWU cumulative gpa.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Apply learning in professional workplace environment
    • Demonstrate professional behavior in the workplace
    • Develop substantive discipline-based outcomes  in consult with faculty advisor
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/18/18
  
  • MIS 493 - Management Information Systems Boot Camp


    Description:
    Supervised field experience seminar focused on management information system related organizations and processes. On-location industry engagement. Education, training, and business skills application in industry setting. Grade will either be S or U. Permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Prepare a research brief on each organization participating in the boot camp
    • Exhibit professional behavior and appropriate business skills in industry setting.
    • Establish a professional network within the industry professionals
    • Illustrate an awareness of the organization(s) participating in the boot camp.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/1/18
  
  • MIS 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MIS 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MIS 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MIS 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Marketing (MKT)

  
  • MKT 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MKT 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MKT 360 - Principles of Marketing


    Description:
    Principles of marketing class for non-business majors. Explores the function and processes of marketing, introducing students to the fundamental marketing concepts. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: this course is only available to non-business majors.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of marketing
    • Explain and analyze the importance of social, cultural, and economic information and change to the business community.
    • Explain how marketing uses psychological, social, cultural, and situational factors to create value for customers.
    • Analyze the effects of culture and social media on political marketing, consumer behavior, and society.
    • Explore and describe the different qualitative and quantitative market research techniques and their potential impact on society.
    • Explain and describe the impact of the sustainability movement on inviduals, the business community, and society through product development/management, packaging, and corporate social responsibility. 
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/16/17
  
  • MKT 362 - Essential Marketing Concepts


    Description:
    Introduction to the principles of marketing, creating, communicating, and delivering superior customer value, choosing target markets, managing customer relations. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ECON 201 and BUS 221 and admission to a College of Business major; OR, admission to a College of Business Graduate Program.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Illustrate the importance of customer value.
    • Explain the importance of market segmentation, targeting, and positioning.
    • Investigate the role of product strategies within the marketing mix.
    • Compare and contrast promotion strategies within the marketing mix.
    • Compare and contrast distribution (place) strategies within the marketing mix.
    • Analyze the role of price strategies within the marketing mix.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/15/18
  
  • MKT 364 - Marketing Promotion Management


    Description:
    Communication problems of marketing goods and services to consumers and industrial buyers; advertising management, personal selling, and sales promotion; analysis for the promotion mix; and public interest in marketing communication.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of communication theories and their contribution to marketing communication strategies.
    • Application of communication theories to the design of advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling and public relations strategies.
    • Identify and apply relevant marketing communication strategies to develop consistent, coherent brand message that resonates with targeted consumers.
    • Propose an integrated marketing communication strategy for a variety of business problems or contexts.
    • Identify the differences between business to consumer and business to business communication strategies.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MKT 365 - International Marketing


    Description:
    Marketing functions involved in doing business internationally, environmental conditions affecting international trade, and problems of securing employment internationally.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MKT 360 and admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identification and application of the international environment as it effects marketing strategy, including history, political structure, economics and trade policy.
    • Application of marketing mix concepts and strategies to international marketing problems.
    • Conduct international market analysis.
    • Articulation of the marketing challenges facing global businesses.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MKT 370 - Sports Marketing and Sponsorship


    Description:
    This course takes a strong industry focus to the study of sports marketing. Work examines the range of promotional strategies and tactics used by different leagues/sport businesses to attract and retain sports fans. Additional topics include the nature of effective sports sponsorship campaigns. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MKT 360 with a minimum C- grade and declaration of a sport business minor or certificate); OR (MKT 360 with a minimum C- grade and declaration of a sport management major).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identification of marketing mix strategies and concepts that comprise a sports marketing plan.
    • Articulation of the sport product experience.
    • Application of market segmentation and brand positioning to sports business.
    • Development presentation and proposed implementation of a marketing plan for a sport business.
    • Differentiate sport consumption from other types of consumption and apply customer relationship management strategies to sport business.
    • Articulation of the challenges facing sport business locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/4/2017
  
  • MKT 371 - Sponsorship and Promotion in Sport Business


    Description:
    Examination of sport sponsorship, sales, implementation, and evaluation; communication between sport sellers and consumers through advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and other forms of communication. Course will be offered every year (Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MKT 360 with a minimum grade of C- and declaration of a sport business minor or certificate); OR (MKT 360 with a minimum grade of C- and declaration of a sport management major).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of the foundation and use of sports sponsorship from both a sport organization and corporate sponsor perspective.
    • Develop, implement and evaluate a sports sponsorship program.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of marketing communication theory and its application in the sport context, particularly in the development, implementation and evaluation of sport promotions.
    • Develop, implement, and evaluate a sports promotion program.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/4/2017
  
  • MKT 372 - Revenue Generation and Finance in Sport Business


    Description:
    Examination of historical and current practice in revenue generation and financing of sport organizations, including public and private sources of revenue. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (MKT 362 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (MKT 360 with a minimum grade of C- and declaration of a sport business minor or certificate); OR (MKT 360 with a minimum grade of C- and declaration of a sport management major).

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Learn the historical development of revenue generation and financing of sport activities and organizations.
    • Identify and recommend the use of appropriate public subsidies as sources of revenue for sport activities, facilities, and organization.
    • Identify and recommend the use of appropriate private revenue sources available to sport organizations, including ticket sales, fund-raising, concessions, licensing, media rights, sponsorship, and naming rights.
    • Develop, implement and evaluate the revenue streams available to an existing or new sport facility or organization.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/4/2017
  
  • MKT 376 - Foundations of Digital Marketing


    Description:
    Explores the impact of digital media on consumer behavior and marketing strategies. Provides an overview of digital metrics and analytics, online business models, future trends, and ethical implications of digital marketing. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 360 or MKT 362.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify and analyze fundamental digital marketing concepts.
    • Analyze online business models.
    • Identify social, cultural, and ethical factors and dilemmas that impact digital marketing strategies.
    • Compare digital with traditional marketing.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/5/18
  
  • MKT 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MKT 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MKT 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MKT 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MKT 468 - Consumer Behavior


    Description:
    An introduction to analysis of the consumer as a basis for marketing decisions. The analysis concerns who buys what, how the consumer uses the product, the significance of the product to the consumer, and the buying process.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 with a grade of C or higher and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Critically analyze the internal and external influence on consumption, and correspondingly identify appropriate branding and product strategies.
    • Evaluate various theoretical frameworks for explaining buyer behavior.
    • Identify and apply relevant consumer behavior theories to propose an appropriate brand position for a selected product or service.
    • Identify and apply relevant consumer behavior theories to evaluate their own consumption.
    • Identify the differences between individual buyer behavior and organization buyer behavior.
    • Apply the basic principles underlying human behavior to a variety of business contexts and situations.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MKT 469 - Market Research


    Description:
    Application of research to economic and business problems; tools of research design; planning investigations; gathering, organizing, and interpreting data; and presentation of findings. (Not open to students with credit in ECON 426.)

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 with a grade of C or higher and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Articulate the need and importance of decision making in marketing, inherent difficulties and pitfalls, and the importance of research in marketing decision-making.
    • Compare and contrast commonly used techniques in the collection and analysis of marketing research information.
    • Apply common statistical and quantitative techniques to aid in marketing management decision making.
    • Describe and explain the various ways marketing research information aids management decision making.
    • Implement the research process as an information gathering technique to aid the marketing decision process.
    • Use marketing research techniques to investigate and report on a business-related problem or opportunity.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MKT 470 - Marketing Problems and Policy


    Description:
    The capstone course for the marketing specialty. Use case analysis and other techniques to develop marketing decision skills and policy determination abilities. By permission.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 and MKT 468 and MKT 469 with a grade of C or higher and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Critically analyze the internal and external marketing environments to identify and implement strategic marketing decisions (product, price, place, promotion, brand, position, etc.).
    • Evaluate various theoretical frameworks for integrating marketing activities and setting organizational marketing strategy.
    • Identify, analyze, select and implement (propose implementation) an appropriate brand position for a selected product or service.
    • Employ relevant analytical frameworks or approaches to assess major types of marketing problems (i.e., product, decisions, pricing decisions, distribution decisions, etc.).
    • Develop and present a comprehensive marketing plan for a selected marketing problem.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MKT 476 - Advanced Digital Marketing


    Description:
    Application of digital marketing theories and concepts to real-world cases and projects.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: MKT 362 and MKT 376 and admission to a College of Business major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify, apply and recommend appropriate digital marketing strategies.
    • Identify, apply and recommend appropriate analytics to evaluate digital marketing campaigns.
    • Develop and implement digital marketing campaigns on appropriate technological platforms.
    • Evaluate the impact of external factors on digital marketing strategies.
    • Communicate about digital marketing concepts and strategies within a team and to an external audience.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015
  
  • MKT 490 - Marketing Internship


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies focusing on marketing related activities. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By department permission. May be repeated up to 20 credits. Grade will either be S or U. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 2.8 or higher CWU cumulative gpa.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Apply learning in professional workplace environment
    • Demonstrate professional behavior in the workplace
    • Substantive discipline-based outcomes developed by individual students in consult with faculty advisor
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/2/17
  
  • MKT 493 - Marketing Boot Camp


    Description:
    Supervised field experience seminar focused on marketing related organizations and processes. On-location industry engagement. Education, training, and business skills application in industry setting. Grade will either be S or U. Permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Prepare a research brief on each organization participating in the boot camp
    • Exhibit professional behavior and appropriate business skills in industry setting.
    • Establish a professional network within the industry professionals
    • Illustrate an awareness of the organization(s) participating in the boot camp.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/1/18
  
  • MKT 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MKT 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • MKT 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MKT 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Mathematics (MATH)

  
  • MATH 100A - Pre-Algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts underlying algebra. Grade will be XC. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: either 390 or below on SAT, 15 or below on ACT, or 38 or below on Pre-Algebra compass test.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Simplify and solve mathematical expressions of whole, integer, rational, and real numbers in symbolic and numeric form
    • Recognize a variety of problem situations including real-world phenomena that can be modeled by linear functions
    • Translate among numeric, symbolic, graphical, and real-world representations of functions
    • Understand and use the order of operations for numerical calculations and for algebraic manipulations
    • Applying appropriate technology to solve problems
    • Recognize, apply, and model the four basic operations of the real numbers numerically, symbolically, and graphically
    • Use and apply operations on decimal, percent, ratios, and rates numbers to solve problems
    • Make and test hypothesis
    • Work on extended problems in cooperative groups
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/23/03
  
  • MATH 100B - Introductory Algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts of algebra. Grade will be XC. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: either 400-490 on SAT, or 16-18 on ACT, or 39-49 on Pre-Algebra compass test.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Simplify and solve mathematical expressions of whole, integer, rational, and real numbers in symbolic and numeric form
    • Recognize a variety of problem situations including real-world phenomena that can be modeled by linear, quadratic, rational, and absolute-value functions
    • Translate among numeric, symbolic, graphical, and real-world representations of functions
    • Understand and use the order of operations for numerical calculations and for algebraic manipulations
    • Identify and use commutative, associative, and distributive properties of the integer, rational, real numbers.
    • Recognize, apply, and model the addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and radical operations of the real numbers numerically, symbolically, scientific notation, and graphically
    • Use and apply operations on decimal, percent, ratios, and rates numbers to solve problems
    • Make and test hypothesis
    • Work on extended problems in cooperative groups and applying appropriate technology to solve problems.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/23/03
  
  • MATH 100C - Intermediate Algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college-level precalculus mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts needed to be successful in precalculus. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: either at least 500 on SAT, or 19 on ACT, or a Compass score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or higher level math course and must receive advising from the academic advising center.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Simplify, solve, and evaluate mathematical expressions of whole, integer, rational, and real numbers in symbolic and numeric form
    • Recognize a variety of problem situations including real-world phenomena that can be modeled and solved by linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and absolute-value functions
    • Translate among numeric, symbolic, graphical, and real-world representations of functions
    • Understand and use the order of operations simplify numerical and algebraic expressions.
    • Understand and use the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to simplify numerical and algebraic expressions.
    • Solve a system of equation in symbolic and real-world problem form.
    • Use and apply operations on decimal, percent, ratios, and rates numbers to solve problems
    • Make and test hypothesis
    • Work on extended problems in cooperative groups and applying appropriate technology to solve problems.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/23/03
  
  • MATH 101 - Mathematics in the Modern World


    Description:
    Selected topics from the historical development and applications of mathematics together with their relationship to the development of our present society. Basic Skills 4 - Math.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either at least 500 on the SAT, 19 on the ACT, a Compass test score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or a higher level math class.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 102 - Mathematical Decision Making


    Description:
    Selected topics from probability, statistics, and mathematical decision making with real-world application. Basic Skills 5 - Reasoning.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either at least 500 on the SAT, 19 on the ACT, a Compass test score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or a higher level math class.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Read and generate a variety of graphs.
    • Use and interpret basic statistical summaries.
    • Explain the limitations of statistics
    • Interpret and explain relationships expressed through symbols.
    • Identify problems in context.
    • Interpret quantitative data in a specific context.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    02/02/06
  
  • MATH 120 - Mathematics as a Mirror: Cultural and Historical Approaches


    Description:
    Mathematics is a living field of study which has reflected cultural ideas and norms throughout the centuries.  This course will explore the relationship between culture and mathematics in Europe, Africa, and Asia across time. Course will be offered on odd numbered years. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Compare and contrast different forms of mathematical reasoning used in different cultures and at different times.
    • Analyze the social networks through which mathematics is transmitted today, and how this was done in various cultures in the past.
    • Seek out and utilize research resources in the history of mathematics and science.
    • Evaluate claims that the political and social structure of a culture effects its mathematics using both historical and quantitative methods.
    • Articulate ways that social structures affect access which groups have access to mathematical knowledge.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/21/17
 

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