Siena Heights University
BAM 427 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT 3 The course will cover four critical contemporary issues that face management today : ( 1 ) Women in the workplace ; eliminating sexual harassment , and improving cross-gender communication ; ( 2 ) Employing people with capabilities ; responding to the " Americans with Disabilities Act "; ( 3 ) Cultural Diversity ; challenges and opportunities ; and ( 4 ) Bridging the age gap . Prerequisite : Junior or Senior standing Course is offered : Uncertain
BAM 441 MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS 3 This course examines the role of communication and how it relates to achieving an organization ’ s goals . The course emphasizes business relationships , managerial styles , networking , and group interaction as components for organizational problem solving . Students develop an ability to research , assess , select , compose , and evaluate several types of messages that are exchanged within organizations , both oral and written . BAM441 or BAM201 is required for all Business majors . Prerequisite : Senior standing Course is offered : Uncertain
BAM 450 WOMEN IN BUSINESS 3 This course explores the financial and social contributions of women in commerce . Students examine and compare historical and current female business leaders from a variety of industries . This includes entrepreneurs as well as CEO ’ s of Fortune 500 corporations . Through ethnographies , film , field trips and guest speakers , the significant impact of women in business in explored . This course is a management validator . Prerequisite : Junior or Senior class standing Course is offered : Uncertain
BAM 465 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 An in-depth study of the problems in managing computer based information systems . The course focuses on the definition , evaluation , installation , and continuing management of EDP systems . Issues of planning and control as well as the organizational impact of computer systems will be stressed . Course is offered : Uncertain
BAM 470 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 3 This course introduces the student to the environment and challenges of doing business abroad . The course covers country-market differences , trade theory and policy , foreign direct investment , foreign market entry strategy , regional integration , and foreign exchange issues . Some specifics to business operations include : global manufacturing and global marketing , human resource management and international financial management . Prerequisite : BAM 101 , ECO 222 , junior standing , or permission of instructor Course is offered : Uncertain
BAM 479 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 This capstone experience integrates earlier courses in business administration into a coherent , realistic approach to solving complex business challenges in an ethical and socially responsible manner . Using comprehensive business cases students apply the principles and practices of management at the executive level . Prerequisite : All required course work in major Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
BAM 480 COOPERATIVE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE 3 This course complements a supervised work experience at approved sites related to a particular career interest in addition to 150 contact-hours at that approved site . Students have an opportunity to combine academic and “ realworld ” work experiences , to develop professional work skills , and to enhance their personal marketability for future employers . Reflective exercises and site visits by the instructor enhances the student ’ s level of participating in a particular field . The final digital portfolio validates both the internship ’ s projects and the course ’ s learning objectives . No more than three ( 3 ) credit hours can apply towards a Major or Minor . BAM480 is not required by Business majors .
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