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Course explores the philosophy of life and leadership dedicated to the growth of others as well as values-driven institutions that contribute to just, caring, and sustainable societies.  Topics include enhancement of student awareness of their values and how those values are reflected in their decisions and actions, the gap and tension between stated individual and organizational values that drive behavior, identification of points of leverage to affect change in operational systems, leadership philosophies, styles, and strategies, and contemporary concepts of values and system-level thinking integration.  Cross-listed with /bus-7006'>BUS 7006.  Advisor Approval required to enroll.

Course covers methods for stimulating creativity and innovation, why context matters, and processes for making effective decisions with a focus on sustainable competitive advantage. Topics include practice in creative problem solving through in-class exercises and the creation of a plan to move the students' own organizations to the next level of creativity.  Cross-listed with /bus-7015'>BUS 7015.  Advisor Approval required to enroll.

Study of personal and corporate value systems and decision making. Investigation of personal beliefs, purposes and attitudes, and their effects on self and others. Examines the ethical dimensions of organizational structures and practices. Cross listed with /hrf-7001'>HRF 7001 and /bus-7200'>BUS 7200.  Advisor Approval required to enroll.

Covers the identification and selection of marketing opportunities, target markets and design, and implementation and evaluation of marketing programs.  Cross-listed with /bus-7450'>BUS 7450.  Advisor Approval required to enroll.

Course provides a comprehensive understanding and working aptitude of the structures, tools, and functions of monetary systems, both domestic and international. Special attention will be give to the U.S. Federal Reserve System, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other government agencies dealing with global capital markets. Cross-listed with /bus-7801'>BUS 7801.  Prerequisites: /bus-7600'>BUS 7600 Managerial Finance and /bus-7800'>BUS 7800 Management Accounting or permission of Program Director.