ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM

M.A. in Organizational Management

Second Semester

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OM 535 Advanced Research Writing I
This module is designed to permit students to research a topic of interest and degree-relevance on an individualized basis. A faculty member must sponsor the project before the students can begin. The project involves a written summary of work (thesis), extensive approved reading and written final evaluative conference with faculty sponsor. Students are required to have completed at least 12 hours in the program. (3) Credits

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OM 540 Environments of Business: Marketing (3)
This module explores marketing and its component and related activities from an integrated perspective.  Public relations, market research, advertisement, strategic planning, sales and customer satisfaction. Concepts, principals, and techniques of these disciplines will be applied to practical issues of executive marketing programs and planning. (3) Credits
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OM 550 Strategic Planning
Planning identifies where the organization wants to be at some point in the future and how it is going to get there. The “strategic” part of this planning process is the continual attention to current changes in the organization and its strategic planning are critical to the long-term success of your organization. (3) Credits
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OM 560 Legal Issues in Human Resources
This module will examine the impact of federal and state legislation imposed on organizations. The intent of this course is to explore legal issues surrounding the managing of human resources. Specific legal issues pursued are affirmative action plans, equal employment opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, contract administration, recruiting and interviewing issues, and various aspects of harassment on the job.  Completion of this course will ensure understanding of these legal issues in order to protect organizations and provide a meaningful environment in which employees are to work. (3) Credits