Subject: Accounting (ACCT)

CRN: 30003

Online: Sync Distributed | Lecture

Online

  Drew Hoag

Managerial accounting is used internally by businesses for cost management, planning and controlling, and strategic decision-making. Managerial accounting emphasizes the relevance and timeliness of data. The managerial accounting topics covered in this course include application of cost within corporate environment, break-even analysis, budgeting and differential analysis. 2 credits Prerequisites: ACCT 100 or ACCT 210 Note: Students who receive credit for ACCT 200 may not receive credit for ACCT 215.

2 Credits

Subject: General Business (BUSN)

CRN: 30055

Online: Asynchronous | No Classroom Required

Online

  Dale Thompson

The course will introduce students to the use of Microsoft Excel for business applications. Students will develop skills in using Microsoft Excel to solve business problems. This course will be online, with students using the MyEducator Excel Educator software platform. Students will submit Excel exercises to demonstrate their learning. Students enrolled in this course will pay a technology fee, and will then be granted lifetime access to the Excel Educator site. Students who feel they have mastered the content of this course may apply for a waiver of this course through an examination. Students can attempt a waiver through examination for this course only once, and there is a fee for the examination. This course is graded pass/fail. Students must achieve at least a passing percentage on each exercise, and an overall passing percentage to complete this course.

0 Credits

Subject: Finance (FINC)

CRN: 30017

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Lalith Samarakoon

This course provides an introduction to the major concepts of financial management. The main topics covered include an introduction to financial management, time value of money, capital budgeting, cash flows and multinational financial management. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: ACCT 100; DASC 120 or STAT 220 or DASC 112 or STAT 201 or STAT 313 or STAT 314; ECON 251 or ECON 252; Sophomore standing.

2 Credits

Subject: Finance (FINC)

CRN: 30047

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Instructor: TBD

This course builds upon the major concepts of financial management delivered in the FINC 310 Core class. The topics covered include an overview of financial markets and institutions, valuation of bonds and stocks, risk & return, cost of capital and cash flow estimation. Students learn to use calculators and spreadsheets in solving finance problems. Relevant ethical issues of financial management are discussed. Prerequisites: FINC 310

2 Credits

Subject: Finance (FINC)

CRN: 30018

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Global Perspective

  Lalith Samarakoon

The course gives students the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and experiences concerning emerging economies and financial markets. The main contents include understanding and analyzing economic, financial, and political systems and policies of emerging market economies, financial globalization and international diversification, market structures and investment instruments, monetary policies, exchange rate regimes, risks and returns, analysis and valuation of investments, and current issues and developments in emerging economies and markets. Students will also complete a comprehensive country analysis project. This course may be offered occasionally as a short-term study abroad course.  Prerequisites: ECON 251, ECON 252, and FINC 311

4 Credits

Subject: Social Work (Grad) (GRSW)

CRN: 30040

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides a foundation for the graduate social work and includes some texts that will be used across the curriculum. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the history, legacies, philosophy and values of social welfare and social work. This course provides students the opportunity to explore the historical development of the ethics, purposes, and sanctions characteristic of professional social work practice.

3 Credits

Subject: Social Work (Grad) (GRSW)

CRN: 30041

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides a foundation for the graduate social work and includes some texts that will be used across the curriculum. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the history, legacies, philosophy and values of social welfare and social work. This course provides students the opportunity to explore the historical development of the ethics, purposes, and sanctions characteristic of professional social work practice.

3 Credits

Subject: Social Work (Grad) (GRSW)

CRN: 30045

Online: Some Synchronous | Online: Synchronous

Online

Instructor: TBD

The topics course will vary each semester offered and provide an in-depth study of particular issues, concerns, and trends in social work. Previous topics have included: Child Welfare Policy and Social Work and the Law.

0 Credits

Subject: Social Work (Grad) (GRSW)

CRN: 30042

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

  Jessica Mendel

This course explores a wide range of dimensions pertaining to social welfare policy. The social problems to which policies respond are analyzed and situated within the political-economic structures that produce them. The content and effects of current social policy are examined, and alternative policies are considered. The connections between social policy and clinical social work practice are explored, as are various strategies for influencing social policy, including advocacy, mobilizing, and organizing.

3 Credits

Subject: Social Work (Grad) (GRSW)

CRN: 30043

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

  David Roseborough

This course will explore the dynamics of mental health assessment and differential diagnosis. Considering the biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual variables influencing behavior, students will gain a theoretical foundation for understanding and assessing mental health and mental health diagnoses. The impact of diversity, social justice, and social determinants of health on behavioral and mental health will be explored. Special emphasis in this course will be given to the complexity of mental health, and to the use and practical limitations of diagnostic systems, including the DSM-5.

3 Credits

Subject: Social Work (Grad) (GRSW)

CRN: 30044

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course will explore the dynamics of mental health assessment and differential diagnosis. Considering the biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual variables influencing behavior, students will gain a theoretical foundation for understanding and assessing mental health and mental health diagnoses. The impact of diversity, social justice, and social determinants of health on behavioral and mental health will be explored. Special emphasis in this course will be given to the complexity of mental health, and to the use and practical limitations of diagnostic systems, including the DSM-5.

3 Credits

Subject: Social Work (Grad) (GRSW)

CRN: 30046

Online: Some Synchronous | Online: Synchronous

Online

Instructor: TBD

The topics course will vary each semester and provide an in-depth study of particular issues, concerns and trends in social work. Topics have included: Mental Illness, Clinical Issues and Practice, Interprofessional Leadership Seminar and Clinical Practice for the Treatment of Trauma.

3 Credits

Subject: Diversity Leadership (MADL)

CRN: 30057

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Heather Shirey

Art in the street—including graffiti, murals, and other installations in public space—can provide an expressive avenue for marginalized voices while shaping urban space in a new and more inclusive manner. In contrast to art that is created for museums or the commercial art market, street art is uniquely positioned to engage with social issues from a critical perspective. This class will involve an analysis of street art projects around the world, with a particular focus on art in the Twin Cities. Topics explored in this course include the history of street art over time); the impetus for street art in communities in the USA and globally; street art as a form of protest; street art and marginalized identities; models for creating, preserving, and presenting street art, and, ultimately, the potential for street art to play a role in social change. While this course places and emphasis on art in the Twin Cities, the assignments allow students to engage with and reflect on street art in many different locations.

2.5 Credits

Subject: Diversity Leadership (MADL)

CRN: 30056

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Olga Herrera

The U.S. public has long maintained contradictory perceptions of immigration: it has been understood as a foundational aspect of American society, and on the other hand, it has been subject historically to waves of xenophobia and the institution of restrictive policies.  In the midst of a mainstream discourse, narratives from immigrant writers carry significant rhetorical weight and bring first-hand perspective that can influence and shift conversations in public spheres, as in politics, education, organizations, etc.  This course privileges immigrant narratives as a counterbalance to public discourse and examines the power of narrative and storytelling through the study of literary genres, including memoir, fiction, poetry, and literary journalism.  We will critically engage with these literary texts through thematic lenses including racial formation in the U.S., labor, family and gender, transnationalism, and pay special attention to immigrant histories and communities in Minnesota, including refugee and Korean adoption narratives.  Students will work with the tools of literary and rhetorical analysis to evaluate and discuss the effect of narrative and consider the impact of narrative in public communication projects.

2.5 Credits

Subject: Diversity Leadership (MADL)

CRN: 30058

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Instructor: TBD

Race has been integral to the legal regime of citizenship in the United States, to the economic course of American history, and to the lived experiences of generations of Americans and those residing in societies that interacted with the United States for centuries.  Specifically, the making of race— the categorical definitions that structured who belonged to specified racial groups, the opportunities and limitations that came with such racial classifications, and the relationship of racialized and ethnic cultural identity to American nationalism—has proven a powerful and enduring element of American history.  We cannot understand our society as a product of complex and contingent pasts without grappling with the role of racial formation in both the American past and in our present.  This course will trace that history, beginning with the  trans-Atlantic slave trade and culminating in the early twenty-first century.  We will approach the relationship between race, power, and citizenship as a dynamic interplay between large-scale changes and lived experiences, and interrogate that relationship to pose questions about its social, legal, and human consequences.

2.5 Credits

Subject: Leadership (AI)

CRN: 30050

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Instructor: TBD

This course addresses the fundamental challenge of aligning AI with human values. We will explore classic and contemporary theories of value and determine why it is difficult to convey these values to a machine. The course covers the three main types of alignment failure, corresponding to the three main machine learning training methods: bias amplification (in supervised learning), hallucination (in unsupervised learning), and reward hacking (in reinforcement learning). Students will learn to identify, mitigate, and communicate about AI bias, examining real-world scenarios where the tolerance for bias differs, from medical diagnostics to image generation. The course will explore various fairness metrics, their limitations and trade-offs, and how to apply them effectively. By the end, students will be prepared to lead interdisciplinary teams responsible for assessing, explaining, and mitigating misalignment.

3 Credits

Subject: Leadership (AI)

CRN: 30051

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Instructor: TBD

This course empowers future AI leaders to strategically identify and evaluate potential AI applications within their organizations. Students will learn to map business processes, contrast job descriptions with actual workflows, and pinpoint areas where AI can drive strategic advantage and enhance efficiency, productivity, or innovation. Additionally, the course will address strategies for integrating existing, potentially unsanctioned AI solutions into a centralized framework, ensuring compliance while harnessing the creativity and productivity gains of grassroots AI adoption. Throughout the course, we will emphasize aligning AI initiatives with overarching organizational goals and values, regardless of the sector (business, government, non-profit, etc.). As part of the coursework, students will conduct a strategic assessment of AI opportunities within a chosen organization or context, identifying potential use cases, evaluating their feasibility, and aligning them with the organization's strategic vision.

3 Credits

Subject: Management (MGMT)

CRN: 30023

Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture

Online

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just

  Tonya Hampton

Leaders, both with and without formal management titles, need to appreciate the diverse people internal and external to their organizations and society at large. It is critical that leaders step up to design and deliver effective programs of inclusion in their organizations. Culturally competent leaders think critically about these programs and practice inclusion at individual, interpersonal, team, organization, and community levels. This requires foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes applied in diverse domestic and global contexts. This course introduces a range of perspectives to explore topics including, but not limited to, human diversity; inclusive cultures; social identity and perception; power and privilege; and models and paradigms for interpersonal and organizational inclusion. Prerequisites: MGMT 200 or MGMT 305 and Junior standing. Note: Students who receive credit for MGMT 385 may not receive credit for MGMT 388

2 Credits

Subject: Management (MGMT)

CRN: 30048

Online: Sync Distributed | Lecture

Online

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Global Perspective

  Marcella de la Torre

This course explores the opportunities and challenges associated with globalization, and provides the foundation for understanding how differences across countries affect businesses and their own careers. Prerequisites: BUSN 100 or permission from the instructor, and Sophomore standing

2 Credits

Subject: Management (MGMT)

CRN: 30052

Online: Sync Distributed | Lecture

Online

Requirements Met:
     [Core] Signature Work

  David Hirschey

This course examines organizational issues from an integrative perspective. It draws on concepts from the entire business curriculum to view the organization as a whole. The focus of the course is to have you view the organization from the perspective of the president, rather than that of a manager of a particular function (e.g., VP of marketing). It examines the development of core competence and a sustainable competitive advantage as part of an organization's strategic planning process. Prerequisite: OPMT 200 or OPMT 300; FINC 310; MGMT 200; MKTG 200 or MKTG 300; BETH 300; and CISC 200 or BUSN 202; and senior standing. Note: Students who receive credit for MGMT 480 may not receive credit for MGMT 395. 

4 Credits

Subject: Marketing (MKTG)

CRN: 30030

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Clinton Lanier

Introduction to Marketing is designed to help undergraduate students gain a broad, foundational understanding of the basic components of modern marketing. The course will overview the formulation of a marketing strategy (segmentation, targeting, and positioning) and its implementation through the marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion), tied to a thorough analysis of the marketplace (company, competitors, customers, etc.). Ethical issues in marketing will be discussed throughout coverage of these topics. After completing the course, students are expected to have gained a general understanding of the complexity of marketing and the role it plays in fulfilling business objectives. Students will leave with a foundation for building additional knowledge and skills related to marketing practice and its interplay with other business functions. Prerequisite: BUSN 100 (may be taken concurrently), and Sophomore Standing Note: Students who receive credit for MKTG 200 may not receive credit for MKTG 300.

2 Credits

Subject: Marketing (MKTG)

CRN: 30053

Online: Sync Distributed | Lecture

Online

  Stephen Vuolo

Application in Marketing is a 2-credit course designed to build on the foundations provided in Marketing 200 (Introduction to Marketing) by adding branding, consumer behavior, marketing research, and international marketing as concepts that cut across the basic components of marketing analysis, strategy, and implementation. This course emphasizes an application-oriented approach through case-studies, connections with the local marketplace, and problem solving via active-learning classroom activities. Prerequisite: MKTG 200. Note: Students who receive credit for MKTG 201 may not receive credit for MKTG 300.

2 Credits

Subject: Ops & Supply Chain Mgmt (OPMT)

CRN: 30054

Online: Sync Distributed | Lecture

Online

  Mark Shepherd

Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) focuses on all activities essential for the creation and distribution of goods and services. This course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques utilized in the management of both manufacturing and service operations. Topics include the management of process, technology, production, six-sigma quality, inventory, supply chain, workforce, business process improvement and lean management in operating systems. After completing this course, students will have a better appreciation for the strategic power of the operations and supply chain management function and greater knowledge of how effective operations and supply chain management can enable an organization to attain a sustainable competitive advantage. Sophomore standing. Note: Students who receive credit for OPMT 200 may not receive credit for OPMT 310 nor OPMT 300.

2 Credits