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3.00 Credits
Study of the design, scheduling, and control of systems that make the most economical use of human and capital inputs to create products and services for other companies and consumers. Topics include capacity planning, facility location and layout, employee and task scheduling, purchasing, and quality management. Prerequisites BUSI 2305 (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Topical issues in management. May be repeated when topic vary. Prerequisite: Varies with topics.
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1.00 Credits
The Executive Seminar Series consists of a one-credit seminar course. The ESS integrates executive real-world guidance and experience with the rigor of academic research. Each seminar consists of students who attend a lecture/presentation by a business expert or leader and then, under the guidance of a professor, prepare a 15-page research paper on the topic presented. Students must attend and complete requirements for three ESS credit hours to fulfill one three-hour elective credit. Prereq: BUSI 6312 Executive Seminar Series – Spring 2010 - Contact Dr. Tom Sechrest at thomasls@stedwards.edu for a sample syllabus. February 1, 2011 Humanist Housing Speaker: Terry Mitchell—- Principal, Momark Development Whether it's through a smart collection of cool urban bungalows like Chestnut Commons and MacMora Cottages, walkable new urbanist communities like Plum Creek and Goodnight, or the ultimate in iconic Austin luxury, The Austonian, Momark Development believes that the foundation of a great neighborhood is the neighbors who live there. People want to live in environments that allow them to connect with their communities. It's not about cars and garages and hiding behind privacy fences. It's about modern and friendly spaces with shops and eats within a short stroll from home. Led by visionary developer Terry Mitchell, Momark Development is proud of the communities that it builds and nurtures in the Central Texas region. From downtown Austin to Bastrop to San Marcos, Momark is dedicated to helping us rethink the way we live. Terry has been intricately involved in Central Texas residential development for more than 20 years. With a strong desire to serve people by creating unique communities for them, Terry, along with a passionate development team, carefully considers the specific needs of an area and uses those needs to shape the community, from the street layout and neighborhood flow, all the way down to the mailbox colors and the types of shade trees. Yep, Terry's a busy guy. And he wouldn't have it any other way. February 14, 2011 Planned Events Produce the Next Enlightenment: From Economic Peril to A New Generation and the Next Frontier Speaker: Professor Joe Goldblatt Professor Joe Goldblatt holds the world’s only professorial chair in event studies and is the executive director of the International Centre for the Study of Planned Events at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was the founding president of the International Special Events Society and the developer of the original Certified Special Events Professional program. Prior to joining Queen Margaret University he was Senior Lecturer and Executive Director for the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where his programme was named “best in the world” by the International Festivals and Events Association (ISES). He also served as Dean of the graduate school at Johnson & Wales University where he created the first master of business administration degree program in Event Leadership. He has produced hundreds of events for luminaries including two U.S. presidents and the opening of the Donald Trump Taj Mahal Resort. He is the author and editor of 20 books in the field of planned events. He has conducted research and presented educational programmes for EventScotland, Homecoming Scotland 2009, the East Lothian and Fife Councils and other organizations in Scotland and throughout the world. Goldblatt received the first ever Lifetime Achievement award for service to the industry from ISES. Event Solutions Magazine awarded him the Industry Visionary Award for his contributions to event management education and research. In 2007, Professor Goldblatt was named Event Educator of the Year by the Professional Convention Management Association and in 2008 he was honored as the Distinguished Alumnus from his alma mater, St. Edward’s University. Also in 2008 he was the first educator to be inducted into the International Festivals and Events Association Hall of Fame. February 10, 2011 White Glove House Call Health - Bringing Change to Healthcare Speakers: Robert Fabbio, CEO and co-Founder And Dr. Bill Rice, co-Founder Last spring the Obama administration celebrated the passage of a major health care bill that extends insurance coverage to 30 million Americans who were previously not covered. This bill fulfills a major campaign promise but has proven to be very controversial politically. The Republicans sat on the sideline for the most part and were satisfied with arguing that the bill would extend government reach while adding significant cost. Sixteen years back, the last Democratic President, Bill Clinton, tried and failed to address health care for many of the same reasons cited today: access, cost and quality. But while the politicians argue in public, entrepreneurs and a few states are quietly launching new initiatives aimed at the major issues confronting American health care. WhiteGlove House Call Health is bringing change and innovation to healthcare that attacks the cost of care while improving the healthcare experience every day of the week. WhiteGlove advertises, "Affordable routine care for all ages that comes to you 365 days a year." You can find more details on the company website: House Call Health Executive Seminar Series – Fall 2010 - Contact Dr. Tom Sechrest at thomasls@stedwards.edu for a sample syllabus. September 28, 2010 Starbucks Coffee: Quality from Seed to Cup There is a lot more to your morning Starbucks than meets the eye! Explore the journey of coffee from the farm to the retail outlet through the lenses of quality standards, environmental practices, procurement processes, fair trade policies, and working with small coffee farmers in Latin America. Speaker: Jessie Cuevas Jessie Cuevas currently oversees coffee quality at the Starbucks Coffee Agronomy Co. in San José, Costa Rica, through this role she supports producers & suppliers to achieve sustainable, high-quality coffee. She joined Starbucks Coffee in 2001, in Seattle, WA. In 2002 she moved to Lausanne Switzerland, as manger of green coffee traffic, at the Starbucks Coffee Trading Company. Jessie began her coffee journey in 1994, while working for a Costa Rican coffee exporting company. September 9, 2010 Eco-Merge: A New Type of Global Development While there is a lot of talk about it, Eco-Merge puts "using business models for economic development and third world revitalization" into action. Focusing on the bottom two-thirds of the socioeconomic strata, Eco-Merge is pursuing a new type of economic development model that balances ecology and economy. Learn about how the Eco-Merge project can help nations and regions requiring economic development become self-reliant. Speaker: Lawrence Rawl Lawrence Rawl is an entrepreneur who has worked globally on a variety of projects. He came to a point in his career where he recognized a need to "pay it forward" by applying what he had learned through his experience into ways to use sustainable business models in the service of economic development that was also ecologically friendly. September 16, 2010 Private Equity During the Financial Crisis: A Case Study Even during times of financial crisis, there are viable business opportunities. This talk will discuss how a company was bought just before the economic downturn, survived the crisis, and the events that followed. Speaker: Jeff Montgomery Jeff Montgomery is a securities attorney who has specialized in mergers and acquisitions, valuation and advanced finance. He is CEO of Al Frank Asset Management, a registered investment advising firm and a partner in Innealta Capital. He has served in several senior executive positions and is an experienced financial planner, entrepreneur, corporate attorney and litigator.
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3.00 Credits
The application of behavioral science theory to an understanding of organizational behavior and performance. Topics such as motivation, delegation and leadership are covered. Additionally students examine how an organization's structure may affect performance and productivity. Prereq: BUSI 6312
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3.00 Credits
This course draws on a number of disciplines and integrates them into a comprehensive and interactive learning experience by linking them with the application of systems thinking, strategic planning and leadership. In this course students examine the individual parts (the silos) of the organization by conducting a comprehensive "strategic enterprise assessment" and, utilizing this assessment, design an organization that proactively supports the efficient delivery of high quality products and services designed to meet the needs of all organizational stakeholders. The ethical implications at each level of the decision making process are interwoven throughout this course. Prereq: BUSI 6312
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3.00 Credits
This course is a practical examination of personnel laws, principles and techniques that every manager must be familiar with to successfully manage people in today's environment. This course also focuses on the interactions that occur among people at work in organizations, personal behaviors and relationships that take place within organizations, and how people, groups and organizations behave. Prereq: BUSI 6312
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3.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth journey into the history of our employment laws, an analysis of current laws, and an overview of trends. Students learn how to apply the principles of law to the factual situations encountered by managers on a daily basis. Topics such as discrimination, privacy, employee selection and testing, and workplace safety are covered. Students design policies and procedures, investigatory processes, and conflict resolution systems. The course also addresses the legal requirements of union environments. Students are constantly required to examine the conflict between legal and ethical decisions. Prereq: BUSI 6312
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3.00 Credits
Increasingly, managers are required to manage global projects. The complexities of a multi-disciplinary endeavor are substantially increased when international differences such as culture, language, time, priorities and rules are considered. This course examines the art and science of managing a project across national lines. Prereq: BUSI 6312
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the requisite understanding of and experience identifying and solving today's management problems. It examines the evolution of how businesses have approached their problems and developed solutions. The course introduces a variety of analytical tools and techniques, both quantitative and qualitative, and looks at how they may be applied to solving the different types of problems that arise in the fields of operations, marketing, accounting and finance, as well as in the public and non-profit sectors. Successful completion of this course includes the identification, successful framing, and solving of a managerial problem. Prerequisites: MGMT 6305, BUSI 6312.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students learn the fundamentals of project management, including scope definition, work planning, project control, and resource, change and risk management. The course's techniques can be applied to any area within a company. In addition, this course includes special topics related to information technology projects. Various methodologies and alternative approaches are surveyed, and the class includes an introduction to project planning and control tools. The course is interactive and includes hands-on exercises in which students apply their learning to the completion of their class project. The course familiarizes students with project planning and execution processes and provides an understanding of the key success factors for managing a project in any industry. Delivery of the course consists of short lectures, in-class exercises and the development of a final project. Prereq: BUSI 6312
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