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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: MA395. Integers, divisibility, Euclid's algo- rithm, Diophantine equations, prime numbers, congru- ences, including quadratic reciprocity and Euler's phi- function. Additional topics to be chosen by the instructor. (Spring only, Even Years)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: MA301. Linear programming and related techniques of combinatorial optimization with applica- tions. Includes the simplex algorithm, transportation, optimal assignment, network flow, shortest path and travelling salesperson problems. (Fall only, Odd Years) MA485 Stochastic Processes (3.00 cr.) Prerequisite: EC220 or ST210 or ST265 and MA301. The fundamental concepts of random phenomena, includ- ing Bernoulli processes, Markov chains, Poisson processes, birth-death processes. Applications to computer simu- lation and modelling, queuing theory, quality control, social and occupational mobility, population dynamics. Same course as ST485. (Spring only, Odd Years)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Varies according to topic. Special topics in advanced mathematics of interest to the instructor and students. Varies from semester to semester. Recent topics include coding theory, topology, optimization, geom- etry, and an honors seminar. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Statistics
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a basic understanding of business activity, including the language of business (definitions, con- cepts, and principles) and practical exercises related to business functions. Students learn to read a financial report and discuss the activities and decisions of the business functions. Topics include the context of busi- ness (economic, ethical, international, and uncertainty), as well as the importance, terminology, and activities of marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, teams, production, and business reporting.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Develops a conceptual understanding of the behavior of individuals and groups as it relates to management practice. Examines theory and research from the behavioral sciences for implica- tions regarding managing people, decision-making, and implementation of decisions. Topics include motivation and leadership, performance appraisal, reward systems, power and politics, conflict, organizational change and development.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: 60 credits. Selected topics in Catholic Studies with a business or management perspective in a semi- nar format. Each topic delivered is designed to foster college-wide discussion of the relationship between Christian faith, learning, and business. Additional emphasis is placed on the important role for non-Catho- lics and non-Christians in Catholic/Jesuit education. Topics may include Marketing Materialism and Chris- tian Spirituality or Catholic Leadership. Counts toward Catholic Studies minor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: FI320, IB282, LW305, MG201, MK240, OM330, and senior standing in a business concentration. Focuses on the decisions that affect the character of the total organization. Examines choice of purpose, objectives and strategies, development of organizational culture, and determination and implementation of policies nec- essary for the attainment of organizational goals. Pro- vides a general management point of view. Uses cases drawn from organizations of various sizes and industries. Students learn to complete an industry analysis and to formulate and implement a strategy. Topics include organizational strategy, systems, culture and people, and the role of the general manager.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: AC201, EC102, MG201, MK240. Applies func- tional business concepts to the entrepreneurial enter- prise. Students learn to focus their individual talents in the quest of a vision or an idea. Topics include busi- ness plan development, issues concerning managing growth and small businesses; and social responsibility and responsibility/responsiveness of a small business.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: MG201 and 60 credits. An examination of the contemporary personnel administration function including systems for manpower planning, recruitment and selection, evaluation, promotion and compensation, and employee development. Recent trends in the areas of management point of view rather than a department or specialist orientation. Discusses case equal opportunity, quality of work life, and union-management relations. (Fall only)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: MG201 and 60 credits. Students develop a bet- ter understanding and practice of leadership through examination of the theory, research, and practice of effective leadership in a global, diverse world; the need for and development of leadership as part of the effective management of organizations; and the per- sonal characteristics, behavioral styles, transformational, and other current models of leadership. (Spring only)
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