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WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Master of Business Administration Rank II or Rank I Business and Marketing

Grades 5-12, Program

February 2002

I.A. Conceptual Framework

The graduate education programs at Western Kentucky University help teachers improve and refine their knowledge base and teaching skills about grades 5-12. To achieve this goal, teachers must be prepared to address the problems which face them daily in all of their professional responsibilities. The teacher preparation programs at Western Kentucky are closely aligned with the day-to-day realities of schooling and the expectations of the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). The programs focus on what teachers must know and act upon as successful practitioners incorporating the standards of the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

Teacher education programs at Western Kentucky University prepare educators as lifelong learners who can lead all students to success. The beliefs which are the underpinnings of the graduate programs are to:A. Focus on improving the learning of children and young people,B. Focus on in-depth understanding of content and pedagogy and the integration of

both content and pedagogy in the teaching/learning process,C. Model effective teaching for diverse students,D. Reflect on practice from the bases of theory and research,E. Self-assess progress toward meeting individual professional development goals,F. Foster leadership and collaboration, andG. Embody adult learning principles.

While the specified criteria for each of Kentucky=s Experienced Teacher Standards are effective performance indicators, five basic themes within the standards and indicators have been identified as critical to the success of continued professional development. Considered fundamental to the candidate=s success, the programmatic themes ofA. DiversityB. CollaborationC. CommunicationD. Problem solving/inquiringE. Integration of knowledge, skills, and processesare emphasized throughout the graduate level teacher education programs to help candidates develop their capacity toA. Develop professional leadershipB. Demonstrate knowledge of contentC. Design and plan instructionD. Create and maintain a supportive learning climateE. Implement and manage instructionF. Assess and communicate learning resultsG. Reflect on and evaluate teaching and learningH. Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and othersI. Engage in professional development

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While helping candidates achieve these capacities, the instructional programs are also designed to prepare teachers who clearly visualize their roles, actively greet complexity with reflective and creative thinking, constructively confront challenges, securely meet the demands of innovation and change, and truly value learning as a lifelong process. Therefore, instruction in these programs is designed so that the student is very active in the learning process and faculty members assist, guide, and lead (rather than direct) students. Candidates in the programs are responsible and accountable for their own professional development, while faculty and administration are responsible and accountable for providing sequential, viable, and supportive instructional opportunities for improvement and refinement of teaching skills. Instructional opportunities are provided through a collaboratively identified content that links Kentucky=s program of study, content competency exams, and learned society guidelines within specific certification areas. Field experiences are required to exhibit candidates= abilities and provide contextual teaching/learning opportunities. Individuals admitted to these programs are certified in the specific areas and employed as teachers. Entry and exit requirements will be monitored through courses designed for that purpose. Candidate success indicators are performance based and are evaluated by use of authentic assessment devices.

I.B. Program Relationship to Conceptual Framework

Master in Business Administration, Rank II or Rank I or Rank I Business and Marketing, Grades 5-12, Program

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. A minimum of 24 hours must be from the Business College and up to six hours from a related field. Rank II or Rank I students are encouraged to select electives from education related course topics. The MBA, Rank II or Rank I, Business and Marketing 5-12, Program provides an alternative route for teachers to acquire the specialization content which is the essence of Standard 2 of the Kentucky Experienced Teacher Standards while also fulfilling the principles of the Conceptual Framework for the graduate education programs of Western Kentucky University. In order to achieve Rank II or Rank I certification with the MBA degree, the candidate must fulfill additional requirements.

1. The candidate will have teaching responsibilities for a minimum of one semester that are closely supervised to insure that the student is actively involved in practices that uphold the beliefs of the graduate program, the programmatic themes, and the Kentucky Experienced Teacher Standards. The teaching responsibilities may take one of two forms:A. The teacher who is already employed will be supervised by the MBA

Director as well as a person appointed by the school system (a principal, supervisor, mentor, etc.).

B. A candidate who is working as a graduate teaching assistant in the

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College of Business will be supervised by the MBA Director as well as a senior faculty mentor from the supervising department or discipline. Graduate Teaching Assistants may have responsibility for teaching 100 and 200 level courses in Business Management, Business Technology, and Office Systems Technology. The teaching assistants have the same responsibilities as a regular instructor, but they are closely supervised by a senior faculty member who confers with the teaching assistants weekly or biweekly, approves their tests, and observes their teaching.

2. The two supervisors will work with candidates to improve their teaching and to produce a teaching portfolio that will reflect the objectives outlined in the Conceptual Framework and mastery of the Experienced Teacher Standards. The portfolio will follow a format similar to that described in the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) Training Manual.

The practical experiences provided by this program will allow the candidate to learn new Business content while focusing on pedagogical issues. The teaching component will provide opportunities for collaboration and reflection for the candidates. In addition, candidates will "learn by doing" as they are actively involved in the teaching process.

The MBA courses, by nature, focus on some of the ideas outlined in the Conceptual Framework. Besides broadening the content knowledge base for candidates in the core areas of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing, the courses promote lifelong learning, stimulate critical thinking, embody adult learning principles, foster communication, promote problem solving/inquiry, and require the integration of knowledge, skills, and processes.

I.C Syllabi that Illustrate the Integration of the Conceptual Framework

COURSE:

BA 511/ECON 502: Applied Microeconomic Theory

DESCRIPTION:

EA 511/ECON 502: Applied Microeconomic Theory is

the advanced analysis of the behavior of individual economic

units and well-defined groups. Topics for this course include

the theory of consumer behavior, the theory of firm behavior,

and economic welfare.

TEXT:

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Mark Hirschey. Managerial Economics, Revised Edition, The Dryden Press and/or Harcourt College Publishers, 2000.

GRADES:

For students in EA 511/ECON 502 Applied Microeconomic

Theory grades are based on the scores on tests. Tests are

given as indicated in the outline.

OFFICE FOR STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES:

"Students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services, Room 445, Potter Hall. The OFSDS telephone number is (270) 745-5004 V/TDD.

Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of accommodation from the Office for student Disability Services.,,OUTLINE:

I. Introduction

Chapters 1, 2, and 3

(Note that the section in Chapter 2,"Marginal Analysis in Decision Making", can be skipped, except for students in ECON 502, without loss of continuity.)

II. Theory of Consumer Behavior

A. Utility and Utility MaximizationChapter 4

(Make sure that the section inChapter 4, "Consumer Choice", is more than just well read before the first class meeting.)

B. The Concept of Full Cost

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For BA 511/ECON 502:M. Borland and R. Pulsinelli, "Household Commodity Production and Social

Harassment Costs", Southern Economic Journal, v. 56, Oct. 1989, pp. 291-301.

For students in ECON 502 only:R. Willig, "Consumer's Surplus without Apology", American Economic Review, v.

66, Sept. 1976, pp. 589-597.

J. Hausman, "Exact Consumer's Surplus and Deadweight Loss", American Economic Review, v. 71, Sept. 1981, pp. 662- 676.

TEST I

VI. Theory of Firm Behavior

IV A. Production and Cost of Production

Chapters 7 and 8

OUTLINE (cont'd)

B. Profit Maximization: Perfect Competition, Imperfect Competition, and Pricing Practices

Chapters 10, 11, and 12

C. Alternative Variable Maximization

For BA 511/ECON 502:M. Borland and R. Howsen, "Student Academic Achievement

and the Degree of Market Concentration in Education", Economics of Education Review, v. 11, n. 1, 1992, pp. 31-39.

TEST 2

IV. Extentions of the Theory of Economic Behavior

For students in ECON 502:

M. Borland and J. Wassom, "Rules Versus Discretion in the Conduct of Monetary Policy: Welfare Loss under the Condition

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of Uncertainty with Respect to the Real Rate of Interest", Public Budgeting and Financial Management, v. 1, n. 1, 1989,pp. 55-66.

FINAL TEST

II. Program Experiences

A list of courses appears in Table 1: courses for the MBA.

A. Relationship to Experienced Teacher Standards

Coursework in business will relate primarily to Standards 1, 2, and 8, and indirectly to other standards. Students will demonstrate professional leadership, especially in the communication of ideas, as they present papers and projects in their courses. Content Knowledge will be measured in many ways throughout the coursework. Coursework will also relate to other standards such as collaborating with others and the use of technology, and problem solving and critical thinking.

The other standards will relate more closely to the teaching component. Candidates will schedule regular meetings with both the MBA Director and their school supervisor or the Coordinator of Graduate Teaching Assistants. The school supervisor or senior faculty member from the supervising department or discipline will observe classes, confer with the candidates about the quality of their teaching, and make at least one written report concerning the candidate=s teaching. The MBA Director will help the student with various tasks related to the Experienced Teaching Standards and preparation of the portfolio. In order to better understood portfolio preparation, it is recommended that students seeking Rank II or Rank I select EDU501 Seminar: Designing Professional Development Plan and EDU 598 Seminar: Evaluation of Professional Development Plan as electives. The candidate will supply a sample of lesson plans. The MBA Director will help the candidate to arrange videotaping of at least two classes, will help the candidate to reflect on those lessons, and will confer with the student concerning his/her portfolio. The candidate will be responsible for his/her own development activities and for preparing the portfolio that shows how he/she has met the Experienced Teacher Standards.

B. Incorporation of NCATE-approved learned society guidelines

There are no learned society guidelines for advanced teacher preparation in business.

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C. Integration of KERA Initiatives

The proposed program directly addresses Kentucky Learning Goals 1, 2, 5, and 6. Candidates receive instruction that will enable them to help students use communication and business skills, apply core concepts and principles from business, develop abilities to think and solve problems, and connect and integrate experiences from all subject matter fields and acquire new information through various media sources. Refer to Matrix I (page 17) for relationship of courses to experience teaching standard which directly relate to Kentucky Learning Goals and Academic Expectations for grades 5-12.

The content courses will not only enhance candidates= abilities to implement the Program of Studies (and therefore prepare for the assessment of Core Content), but will also help candidates to see beyond the high school curriculum so that they can be better teachers and can answer questions concerning why certain business concepts are important.

D. Program of Studies Grades 5-12

Business Education studies are an essential component of the high school curriculum. Courses in Business Education meet the accountability goals established by Kentucky=s educational system and enhance the opportunity for students to have a successful transition to post-secondary education, the work place, and the military. High quality, content rich business education courses, that are integrated with quality academic programs, produce students that understand real-world problems and that meet the demands of their future employers.

E. Core Content for Assessment/Accountability Testing System

CORE CONTENT FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDIES

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jobs/careers Reflect Both Individual and Societal Needs.People work to provide for their wants and needs and often for personal satisfaction; Work is important to society because it provides necessary goods and services for individuals and groups; Job and career opportunity vary between and among communities and regions, based in part on available resources; New jobs and careers emerge and others are deleted due to needs of society.

MBA Courses with content integration: BA 510, BA 511, BA 512, BA 513, BA 590

Many Factors Need to Be Considered When Selecting and Preparing for a Career Path.Career planning needs to be based on interests, abilities, and learning styles; Interests, aptitudes, and abilities all provide information for selecting a career path; Interests, aptitudes, and abilities can

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be identified through a variety of means; A career path should match not only what a person likes and does well but also projected career information; Jobs and careers that require similar interests and skills can be grouped into occupational clusters or areas of related jobs and careers; There are different post-secondary options available after high school.


Good Work Habits Impact SuccessOpportunities for individual success are enhanced by identifying weak or negative work habits and developing a plan for improvement; Positive work habits lead to success both in school and on-job.

MBA Courses with content integration: BA 510, BA 590

Certain Skills are Needed for Success in the Work PlaceAcademic skills are important in any job or career; The use of various types of technology has increased in the workplace; Both individual and team skills contribute to the successful completion of a task.

MBA Courses with content integration: BA 510, BA 511, BA 513, BA 515, BA 517, BA 519

Communication Skills for Attaining Post-secondary ExperienceA resume is a summary of a person=s educational background, job experiences, and qualifications. This can be an important component in a portfolio; The following communication skills are needed when seeking a job/career: (a) business letter writing, (b) non-verbal skills, (c) verbal skills, (d) interview skills.


CORE CONTENT FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDIES

HIGH SCHOOL

Jobs/careers Reflect Both Individual and Societal Needs.Career planning has an impact on future physical, mental, and emotional well-being; Work has social, political, and economic impacts on the family and society; Job and career opportunities vary at the state, national, and international levels based on available resources and government policies; The job market changes as a result of scientific advancements and the increased use of technology.


Many Factors Need to Be Considered When Selecting and Preparing for a Career Path.Educational requirements or occupational training are required and may change over time for most jobs or careers; Short- and long-term career goals should be based on an individual=s interests, abilities, aptitudes, and post-secondary opportunities; A plan for transition to post-secondary opportunities should be based on career goals and academic strengths; The advantages and disadvantages of jobs and careers in various occupational areas should be evaluated; Various jobs and careers require different academic skills and levels of preparation.


Good Work Habits Impact SuccessWork habits of an individual can impact the success of the group or organization; Positive and

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negative work habits can result in different levels of success at school and in the workplace.


Certain Skills are Needed for Success in the Work PlaceLife long earning potential, job options, and job satisfaction are generally related to the amount and kind of educational training of the worker; Different occupational areas or clusters use a variety of technology types; Use of team skills is important in today=s workplace.

MBA Courses with content integration: BA 510, BA 511, BA 513, BA 515, BA 517, BA 519

Communication Skills for Attaining Post-secondary ExperienceA completed career portfolio should include the following: a resume, letters of reference, certifications of training, samples of work; The following skills are needed for seeking jobs/careers and post-secondary opportunities: writing a letter of application, completing an application, securing a letter of reference, preparing a resume, knowing interview techniques, writing a follow-up letter, developing a letter of resignation.


BA 510 Organizational Theory BA 511 Applied Microeconomic TheoryBA 512 Problem Solving Data Modeling, &Managerial Decisions BA 513 Information Technology & StrategyBA 515 Managerial Accounting Concepts & Applications BA 517 Advanced MarketingBA 519 Advanced Managerial Finance BA 580 Contemporary Issues in BusinessBA 590 Strategic Business Concepts & Applications

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CONTENTS OF PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS -- PROGRAMS)

I. (C)

BA 510 Organizational Theory 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 500 or equivalentContemporary theory and research on organizational structure and design that has relevance for practical problems of design that has relevance for practical problems of designing and managing organizations.

BA 511 Applied Microeconomic Theory 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 501 or equivalentFundamental concepts useful for analysis of firm, public policy, and individual decisions. Topics include demand and supply, revenue and costs, pricing, and information and uncertainty.

BA 512 Problem Solving, Data Modeling and Managerial Decisions 1.5 hoursAn applications-oriented course designed to help students envision, design, conduct, interpret, and report statistically oriented analyses applicable to managerial decision making. Topics such as the design of data generation, modeling, regressions, process control and evaluation and survey errors will be covered.

BA 513 Information Technology and Strategy 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 503 or equivalentA critical examination of the strategic uses of information systems technology; the resources (computers, networks, software, data and people); and alternative approaches to managing them effectively.

BA 515 Managerial Accounting Concepts and Applications 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 505 or the equivalentA review of the managerial accounting concepts and techniques used by managers in planning, performance evaluations, and decision making. Emphasis on the application of concepts and techniques in the analysis of cases.

BA 517 Advanced Marketing 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 507 or equivalentMarketing principles, policies, and operations; quantitative and behavioral sciences as related to the theory, philosophy, and operation or integrated marketing systems.

BA 519 Advanced Managerial Finance 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 509 or equivalentFinancing policies of corporate entities with emphasis on planning the capital structure, measuring and controlling costs of alternate sources of funds, dividend policy, and capital budgeting.

BA 590 Strategic Business Concepts and Applications 1.5 hours

Concepts and business strategies focusing on viewing the organization as an integrated whole. Use of Integrated Management Exercises (IMEs) involving student teams working on a business simulation or actual business project aimed at challenges and opportunities facing a business.

Descriptions of suggested electives are found in Appendix A.

III. Themes

The conceptual framework supports Western=s commitment to teacher education and has already been articulated. Intellectual vitality is part of the entire program. Content classes inspire further explorations and inquiry into business topics; the teaching component encourages the candidate to explore new teaching techniques and to engage in reflection. Professional development activities will help the candidate revitalize his/her teaching. Many of the business courses utilize technology for either exploration or problem solving activities. The candidate will be directly involved in the evaluation of his/her own students as well as the evaluation of his/her own teaching. Performance assessment is reflected in the various methods of assessment that are employed throughout the program.

APPLICATION OF MBA COURSEWORK TO NCATE THEMES

Conceptual Framework: BA 510; BA 511, BA 513, BA 515, BA 517, BA 519

Diversity: BA 510, BA 511, BA 517

Intellectual Vitality: BA 510, BA 511, BA 512, BA 513, BA 515, BA 517, BA 519, BA 590

Technology: BA 512, BA 513, BA 590

Professional Community: BA 511, BA 513, BA 515, BA 517, BA 519

Evaluation: BA 511, BA 512, BA 515, BA 517, BA 590

Performance Assessment: BA 511, BA 512, BA 517

BA 510 Organizational Theory BA 511 Applied Microeconomic TheoryBA 512 Problem Solving Data Modeling, &Managerial Decisions BA 513 Information Technology & StrategyBA 515 Managerial Accounting Concepts & Applications BA 517 Advanced MarketingBA 519 Advanced Managerial Finance BA 580 Contemporary Issues in BusinessBA 590 Strategic Business Concepts & Applications

IV. Assessment

A. Mastery of ContentPlease see Matrix I, On-going Assessment Strategies.

B. Assessment of Program

Candidates in the MBA program who are seeking Rank II or Rank I certification will be required to complete a teaching component. This teaching component will be supervised by the MBA Director and by either a person appointed by the school system or the senior faculty member from the supervising department or discipline. These candidates will be required to complete a portfolio using guidelines similar to those for the KTIP portfolio, but using the Experienced Teacher Standards rather than the New Teacher Standards.

The supervisor from the school or senior faculty member from the supervisory department or discipline will observe candidates as they are teaching and will hold conferences with the candidate to evaluate teaching performance. The MBA Director will help the candidate to create the portfolio and will confer with the candidate concerning lesson plans and videotapes of lessons. The MBA Director will also discuss lessons with the candidate after he/she has reflected on his/her own teaching.

The program will be assessed by the overall quality of student portfolios and by written feedback from students involved in the program. Portfolios will be assessed by techniques similar to those used in assessing KTIP portfolios. The senior faculty member from the supervising department or discipline will also confer with the MBA Director or school supervisor of each candidate to determine their impressions of the quality of the program.

The Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University is accredited by the AACSB - The International Association for Management Education. As a member of the AACSB, Western is required to perform a yearly assessment. Each course is assessed by the students and faculty in the program.

In addition to course assessment, BA590 Strategic Business and Applications serves as an integration course. Students participate in a computer-based strategic business simulation that integrates topics and applications from each of the core courses. Teams of faculty participate in student evaluation to enhance the integration process.

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FORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GRADUATE FACULTY

Responsibilities in the Program:A = Instruction: Professional ComponentB = Instruction: Specialization ComponentC = Administration (over 2 time)D = Program/Student Support (over 2 time)E = Supervisor of Student Teachers

Relationship to WKU:#1 = Full time to WKU and Program#2 = Full time to WKU and Part time to Program#3 = Part time to WKU and Program

V. Program Faculty

Faculty Member

Highest Degree

Rank Areas of Specialization

Fall 2001Courses Taught

Spring 2002Courses Taught

Responsibilities in the Program

Relationship to WKU

Aldridge, Charles R.

DBA Professor Accounting Acct 200 Acct 200 B 1

Atkinson, Kirk

Information Systems

CIS 343, CIS 443 CIS 343, CIS 443 B 1

Blankinship, Ray

PhD Assistant Professor

Information Systems

BA 513 N/A B 1

Borland, Melvin V.

PhD Professor Economics BA 511, Econ 202, Econ 302, Econ 410

Econ 202,Econ 302

B 1

Buntzman, Gabriel

PhD Associate Professor

Management BA 580, BA 590,Mgt 310

Mgt 310, Mgt 498 B 1

Butterfield, Jeff


Information Systems

N/A N/A B 1

Capps, Randy Management BA 592 BA 580, BA 592, A,B 3

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Faculty Member

Highest Degree





Relationship to WKU

Comm 551Carey, Catherine


Economics BA 580, Econ 150, Econ 380

Econ 150, Econ 203

B 1

Chhachhi, Indudeep

DBA Associate Professor

Finance Fin 440, Fin 449, Fin 449G

BA 519, Fin 449, Fin 449G

B 1

Colbert, Janet PhD Meany-Holland Professor

Accounting Acct 200, Acct 450, Acct 470

Acct 450, Acct 540

B 1

Davis, William


Economics Econ 202, Econ 385 Econ 150, Econ 386

B 1

Fugate, Douglas

PhD Professor Marketing Mkt 321, Mkt 321, Mkt 422

Mkt 321, Mkt 422, BA 517

B 1

Goff, Brian PhD Professor Economics Econ 206, Econ 306

B 1

Gotlieb, Jerry PhD Associate Professor

Marketing Mkt 321, Mkt 421 Mkt 321, Mkt 421 B 1

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Faculty Member

Highest Degree





Relationship to WKU

Hall, Jack O., Jr.

PhD Professor Accounting Acct 409, Acct 499, Acct 500

Acct 403, Acct 460, Acct 499

C 2

Hays, Charles T.

PhD Professor Accounting Acct 200, Acct 301, Acct 431

Acct 200, Acct 431, Acct 530

B 1

House, Steve Management A,B 3Howson, Roy PhD Professor Economics Econ 206, Econ 414 Econ 202, Econ

206, Econ 414B 1

Johnson, Linda


Information Systems

N/A N/A B 1

Kim, Youn PhD Professor Economics Econ 202 Econ 202, Econ 203

B 1

Lee, Minwoo PhD Assistant Professor

Accounting Acct 201, Acct 315 Acct 201, Acct 315, Acct 410

B 1

Lile, Stephen PhD Professor Economics Econ 203 Econ 203, Econ 420, Econ 420G

B 1

Magner, Nace

DBA Professor Accounting BA 515, Acct 310 Acct 310, Acct 520

B 1

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Faculty Member

Highest Degree





Relationship to WKU

Martin, Craig Marketing Mkt 320, Mkt 322 Mkt 320, Mkt 322 B 1Milliman, Ronald

DBA Professor Marketing N/A Mkt 320, Mkt 425, Mkt 490, Mkt 490G

B 1

Mohamed, Zubair

DBA Associate Professor

Management Mgt 314 Mgt 313 B 1

Myers, Daniel


Economics Econ 305 Econ 305, BA 490, BA 490G

C 2

Noser, Thomas


Economics Econ 206, Econ 306 Econ 206, Econ 306

B 1

Philhours, Joel

PhD Professor Accounting Acct 200, Acct 430 Acct 200, Acct 330, Acct 430, Acct 480

B 1

Pulsinelli, Robert


Econ 150, Econ 303, Econ 390

B 1

Rahim, Afzalur

PhD Professor Management Mgt 310, Mgt 410 Mgt 310, BA 510 B 1

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Faculty Member

Highest Degree





Relationship to WKU

Reber, Robert

PhD Professor Management BA 490, Mgt 411, Mgt 490, Mgt 499

Mgt 414, Mgt 490, Mgt 499

B 1

Roberts, Charles


Economics Econ 202 Econ 203 B 1

Ross, Mark PhD Assistant Professor

Accounting Acct 300, Acct 401 Acct 300, Acct 301

B 1

Snavely, Jean PhD Assistant Professor

Finance Fin 330, Fin 332, Fin 442

Fin 330, Fin 332, Fin 439

B 1

Sullivan, Brian


Management Mgt 300, Mgt 410 Mgt 300, Mgt 410 B 1

Thapa, Samanta


Finance Fin 330, BA 509 Fin 330, Fin 436, Fin 438

B 1

Trawick, Michelle

Economics BA 540, Econ 202, Econ 506

N/A B 1

Turley, Louis DBA Associate Professor

Marketing Mkt 326 Mkt 323 B 1

Wassom, PhD Professor Economics Econ 300, Econ 490, Econ 300, Econ C 2

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Faculty Member

Highest Degree





Relationship to WKU

John Econ 499 499White, Steven


Accounting Acct 312, Acct 510 Acct 201, Acct 312

B 1

Wisley, Thomas


BA 512, Econ 307, Econ 465

B 1

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V. GRADUATE FACULTY MATRIXFor ELECTIVE SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSEWORK

Name/Rank Degree Area of Specialization Responsibilities to the Program

Relationship to the Institution

Documentation of courses taught

Jim BergerVisiting Assistant Professor

Ph.D. Educational Technology, Young Adult Literature

Teaching Full time to WKU & part- time to program

LTCY 444G

Sam EvansProfessor

Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Education and Social Studies

Teaching, Associate Dean Full time to WKU & part-time to programs

SEC 545

Barbara KacerAssociate Professor

Ph.D. Professional Development, Science

Teaching, Advising Full time to WKU & program

EDU 501, EDU 544

John KiralyProfessional in Residence

Ph.D. Special Education Teaching Full time to WKU & part-time to program EXED 516

John MooreAssociate Professor

Ed.D. Social Studies Education Unit head, teaching, advising

Full time to WKU & program

SEC 580

Antony NormanAssociate Professor

Ph.D. Educational Psychology Teaching Advising

Full time to WKU & part- time to program

PSY 510,

Pam PettyInstructor

ABD Literacy Teaching Full time to WKU & part- time to program

LTCY 444G

Julia RobertsProfessor

Ed.D. Gifted Education Curriculum and Social Studies

Teaching , Director of Center for Gifted Studies


EDU 501, EDU 596

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Richard RobertsProfessor

Ed.D. Science Education Teaching, Director of Intern Program


EDU 544

Jacqueline SchlieferAssociate Professor

Ed.D. Business Education Teaching, advising Full time to WKU & program

BA 544, BA 545, EDU 501, EDU 596

Wanda WeidemannAssociate Professor

Ed.D. Mathematics Teaching, advising Full time to WKU & part-time to program

Molly WilsonAdjunct Professor

Ed.D. Literacy Teaching Part time to WKU & part- time to program

LTCY 524

Terry WilsonProfessor

Ph.D. Environmental Education Teaching Full time to WKU & program

ENVE 575, EDU 570

VI. Contract Guidesheet

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Western Kentucky University Form CGRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM FORM (Master=s, Rank II)

*** Name Last First Middle/Maiden

Address: Street

City/State Zip Code

Social Security Number:

Student must attain a 3.0 grade point average in coursework.

Student must meet all of the following minimum requirements for admission:

Undergraduate GPA 2.5/4.0GMAT score of 400GPA x 200 plus GMAT score equal to 1050TOEFL (when applicable) score 550

Degree: Master of Business Administration Portfolio Required

Certificate: Rank II B Grades 5-12, Business and Marketing Instructions:1. List Department and number for all courses to be taken.2. If transfer work is included, place a check in the column marked TR.3. If the course has been completed, fill in term and year completed under DATE. Leave column blank if the course has not been completed.4. If applicable: list deficiencies, research tool, foreign language requirement.5. This form must be signed by Advisor(s).6. Please return copies as follows: Teachers seeking certification to the Certification Officer; all other students to the Graduate Studies and Research.( ) MASTER=S PROGRAM All coursework and degree requirements to be completed within 6 years

COURSES IN MAJOR HRS.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

DATE

GRADE

TR

COURSES IN MINOR HRS.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

DATE

GRADE

TR

BA 510 3

BA 511 3

BA 512 1.5

BA 513 3

BA 515 3

BA 517 3

BA 519 3

BA 580 1.5

BA 580 1.5

BA 1.5

ELECTIVES 6 SEE ELECTIVES ON PAGE 24

In addition to required and elective coursework, students must develop and submit a professional portfolio consistent with the Experienced Teacher Standards.

DEFICIENCIES HRS DATE TR ALL OTHER COURSES HRS DATE TR

RESEARCH TOOL HRS DATE TR FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAM.

For Office use only

GRE Scores on File:Yes ( )No ( )

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To Be Taken: ( ) Not Required: ( )

Date Completed: / /

PROGRAM APPROVAL:Major Advisor Certification Officer

Date DateMajor Advisor Certification Officer

Date DateStudent Certification Officer

Date Date

Western Kentucky University Form BGRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM FORM (Master=s, Rank I)

*** Name Last First Middle/Maiden

Address: Street

City/State Zip Code

Social Security Number:

Student must attain a 3.0 grade point average in coursework.

Student must meet all of the following minimum requirements for admission:

Undergraduate GPA 2.5/4.0GMAT score of 400GPA x 200 plus GMAT score equal to 1050TOEFL (when applicable) score 550

is hereby advised to pursue the program which, as outlined, will lead to: Portfolio Required as part of the Degree RequirementsDegree: Master of Business Administration

Certificate: Rank I B Grades 5-12, Business and Marketing Instructions:1. List Department and number for all courses to be taken.2. If transfer work is included, place a check in the column marked TR.3. If the course has been completed, fill in term and year completed under DATE. Leave column blank if the course has not been completed.4. If applicable: list deficiencies, research tool, foreign language requirement.5. This form must be signed by Advisor(s).6. Please return copies as follows: Teachers seeking certification to the Certification Officer; all other students to the Graduate Studies and Research.( ) MASTER=S PROGRAM All coursework and degree requirements to be completed within 6 years

COURSES IN MAJOR HR FOR OFFICE DA GRA T COURSES IN MINOR HR FOR OFFICE DA GRA T

BA 510 3

BA 511 3

BA 512 1.5

BA 513 3

BA 515 3

BA 517 3

BA 519 3

BA 580 1.5

BA 580 1.5

BA 1.5

ELECTIVES 6 SEE ELECTIVES ON PAGE 24

In addition to required and elective coursework, students must develop and submit a professional portfolio consistent with the Experienced Teacher Standards.

DEFICIENCIES HRS DATE TR ALL OTHER COURSES HRS DATE TR

For Office use only

GRE Scores on File:Yes ( )No ( )

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RESEARCH TOOL HRS DATE TR FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAM.

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Table 1: Course for the Master of Business Administration,Rank II or Rank I MBA Business and Marketing, Grades 5-12

Students pursuing the MBA must meet the requirements for admission to the Graduate College. The student must have a bachelor=s degree from a college of university of recognized standing and adequate preparation in Business. This qualification may be met by completing Tier I courses prior to enrolling in the core courses in Tier II. In addition, students pursuing the Rank II or Rank I Business and Marketing, Grades 5-12, through an MBA must hold a Rank II or Rank II Certificate with certification in Business education or a Rank II or Rank II Provisional Certificate with certification in Business education.

Required Courses: Tier I courses are required unless the equivalent was completed at the undergraduate level.

TIER I COURSES (21 CREDITS)Course Number HoursCourse Title

BA 500 3 Management DynamicsBA 501 3 Survey of Economic TheoryBA 503 3 Information Systems & Decision ScienceBA 505 3 Survey of Accounting PrinciplesBA 507 3 Marketing ManagementBA 509 3 Managerial FinanceBA 540 3 Statistical Research Methods

TIER II COURSES (30 CREDITS)Course Number Hours Course Title

BA 510 3 Organizational TheoryBA 511 3 Applied Microeconomic TheoryBA 512 1.5 Problem Solving Data Modeling, & Managerial

DecisionsBA 513 3 Information Technology & StrategyBA 515 3 Managerial Accounting Concepts & ApplicationsBA 517 3 Advanced MarketingBA 519 3 Advanced Managerial FinanceBA 580 3 Contemporary Issues in Business

(Students are required to complete a minimum of two issues earning 1.5 semester hours each)

BA 590 1.5 Strategic Business Concepts & Applications(BA 590 must be taken in the final semester)

Electives 6 Electives

Elective Courses: (If not included in a sequence above). Total hours must equal 30 with no more than 6 hours of the total in a related field. No more than 6 hours can be at the 400G level.

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES FOR Rank II or Rank I STUDENTSCourse Number Hours Course Title

PSY 510 3 Advanced Educational PsychologyPSY 511 3 Psychology of LearningBE 544 3 Current Problems in Business EducationBE 545 3 Principles of Business EducationSEC 580 3 The CurriculumEDU 501 1 Seminar: Designing Professional Development PlanEDU 544 3 Classroom Teaching StrategiesEDU 597 3 Organization and Supervision of Student TeachingEDU 596 2 Seminar: Evaluation of Professional Development

PlanEXED 516 3 Exceptional Child: Perspectives and IssuesEXED 518 3 Contemporary Issues in Special EducationEXED 531 3 Advanced Prescriptive Thinking

Matrix I: On-going Assessment StrategiesProgram Title: Master of Business Administration, Rank II or Rank I Business, Grades 5-12, Program

MBA Required CoursesExperienced Teacher Standards

Courses ETS #1Profess.Ldrshp.

ETS #2ContentKnowledge

ETS #3DesignsPlans

ETS #4Learning Climate

ETS #5Impl/Mngs.Instruction

ETS #6Assess & Commun.

ETS #7ReflectsEval.

ETS #8Collab.w/others

ETS #9Profess.Develop

ETS #10ImplementingTechnology

BA 510 ACL ABCEH AL ABCHL AHL ACH ACH

BA 511 ACM ABCEH AHL AHL CJA

BA 512 ABCEHM B ABEHLM ACJE

BA 513 ACLM ABCEHLM ACHM ACJ

BA 515 ACM ABHJLM ABCHL AB AEJ

BA 517 ACM ACELM ACEJ ACHM CEJ

BA 519 ACM ABCEHM ACHM ACHM CHJ

BA 580

BA 590 ACM ACHJLM ACH ACH ACHEJ ACH ACHJ

Assessment Strategies:

A-Case Study D-Portfolio/PDP G-Reaction/Research Paper J-Application M-Use of TechnologiesB-Cognitive Test E-Project H-Written Report K-Observation/Anecdotal Notes N-Written Report by supervisorC-Group/Individual F-Reflective Journal I-Video Tape L-Written Assignments O-Conferences with supervisor/ Presentation Senior Faculty Member

Matrix II: On-going Assessment StrategiesProgram Title: Master of Business Administration, Rank II or Rank I Business, Grades 5-12, Program

MBA Suggested Elective CoursesExperienced Teacher Standards

Courses Experienced Performance Teacher StandardsETS # 1Profess Ldrshp.

ETS # 2ContentKnowldg

ETS # 3DesignsPlans

ETS # 4LearningClimate

ETS # 5Impl/MngsInstruction

ETS # 6Assessess & Commun

ETS # 7ReflectsEval.

ETS # 8Collab.w/others

ETS # 9Profess.Develop

ETS # 10Tech.

PSY 510 BC BA AG BCA ABC GA E PSY 511 CJK CJ J J CK BE 544 BLM GH MC BLC BL BLC J FL BE 545 FBL GH FBLM FBL FBL FBL FBL J FBL EDU 544 EIC EI EI EI EI E SEC 580 CE BCE BCE EG BCEG EG BCE CE BCE EDU 597 BEFGIM BEGIM BEGIM BEGI BFGI BEGI BEGIM BFGIM BEGIM EXED 516 B AG AG ACG D C D B EDU 501 GHD D GHD GHD D D GHD D GHD D EDU 596 MHID D D D D D FIMD D HIMD D EXED 531 LB JLA JHLB LHB KB L EXED 518 CDG CDG ID D

Assessment Strategies:A-Case Study D-Portfolio/PDP G-Reaction/Research Paper J-Application M-Use of TechnologiesB-Cognitive Test E-Project H-Written Report K-Observation/Anecdotal Notes N-Written Report by supervisorC-Group/Individual F-Reflective Journal I-Video Tape L-Written Assignments O-Conferences with supervisor/ Presentation Senior Faculty Member

Appendix A: Course Descriptions for Suggested Electives:

EDU 501 Seminar: Designing Professional Development PlanStudy of relevant professional standards and applicability of those standards to a formal professional development plan and portfolio development. Entry level seminar taken during the first semester entering current certification program.

EDU 544 Classroom Teaching StrategiesExamination of alternative teaching strategies related to four major goal attainment areas: fact/profess retention, information processing, social interaction, and personal development.

EDU 596 Seminar: Evaluation of Professional Development PlanAn exit seminar requiring a presentation of a professional portfolio including evidence of professional development.

SEC 580 The CurriculumPhilosophy, principles and practices of curriculum improvement.

EXED 516 Exceptional Child: Perspectives and IssuesFocus is on the characteristics, priorities, resources and issues of children who are disable, delayed or gifted and their families. Emphasis is on current results of research and perspectives on today’s children, families, schools and communities. Descriptions, issues and techniques of each area of exceptionality including learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, mentally challenged, autism, giftedness, physically challenged, health concerns, communication disorders, hearing loss, blindness or low vision, and traumatic brain injury will be included.

EXED 531 Advanced Prescriptive TeachingAdapting the learning environment to the learner. The identification and modification of various aspects of specialized learning environments are examined.

EXED 518 Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Special EducationIssues in special education. Classroom experiences to develop awareness and sensitivity to educational needs.

PSY 510 Advanced Educational PsychologyApplication of psychological and developmental theories to teaching and learning. Examination of cognitive, social, and moral development, learner diversity, learning theories, motivation, effective classroom management, productive instructional practices, and assessment.

PSY 511 Psychology of LearningTheories of learning including conditioning, social learning, reinforcement, problem solving, motivation and structure of the learning situation.

BE 544 Current Problems in Business EducationCurrent problems and significant research. Also offered as independent study or

workshop.

BE 545 Principles of Business EducationPrinciples, practices, problems, and philosophy includes standards, guidance, and

curricula.

CONTENTS OF PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS -- (INITIAL AND ADVANCED PROGRAMS)

I. (C)

BA 510 Organizational Theory 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 500 or equivalentContemporary theory and research on organizational structure and design that has relevance for practical problems of design that has relevance for practical problems of designing and managing organizations.

BA 511 Applied Microeconomic Theory 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 501 or equivalentFundamental concepts useful for analysis of firm, public policy, and individual decisions. Topics include demand and supply, revenue and costs, pricing, and information and uncertainty.

BA 512 Problem Solving, Data Modeling and Managerial Decisions 1.5 hoursAn applications-oriented course designed to help students envision, design, conduct, interpret, and report statistically oriented analyses applicable to managerial decision making. Topics such as the design of data generation, modeling, regressions, process control and evaluation and survey errors will be covered.

BA 513 Information Technology and Strategy 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 503 or equivalentA critical examination of the strategic uses of information systems technology; the resources (computers, networks, software, data and people); and alternative approaches to managing them effectively.

BA 515 Managerial Accounting Concepts and Applications 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 505 or the equivalentA review of the managerial accounting concepts and techniques used by managers in planning, performance evaluations, and decision making. Emphasis on the application of concepts and techniques in the analysis of cases.

BA 517 Advanced Marketing 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 507 or equivalentMarketing principles, policies, and operations; quantitative and behavioral sciences as related to the theory, philosophy, and operation or integrated marketing systems.

BA 519 Advanced Managerial Finance 3 hoursPrerequisite: BA 509 or equivalentFinancing policies of corporate entities with emphasis on planning the capital structure, measuring and controlling costs of alternate sources of funds, dividend policy, and capital budgeting.

BA 590 Strategic Business Concepts and Applications 1.5 hoursConcepts and business strategies focusing on viewing the organization as an integrated whole. Use of Integrated Management Exercises (IMEs) involving student teams working on a business simulation or actual business

project aimed at challenges and opportunities facing a business.

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBA 519 - ADVANCED MANAGERIAL FINANCE

Dr. Indudeep S. Chhachhi Spring 2002Department of Accounting & FinanceE-Mail: [email protected] & Office Hours: 321 Grise Hall, 745-2928MW 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., and by appointment#1: AFinance. Eat your spinach. Finance is at the core of so many successful companies thatno CEO aspirant can afford to avoid schooling in it... This will help you understand, amongother things, how your company raises and allocates capital. It will also make clear whythat new product your team has designed might not be launched, despite its sensationalshowing in test markets: The numbers indicate that most likely the returns will never clearthe hurdle rate that will cover the cost of capital it requires and deliver a profit as well. @B Really Important Things You Need to Know (to advance your career today), FortuneMagazine, January 15, 1996, p. 36.TEXTS AND CALCULATORS

REQUIRED

Stephen Ross, Randolph Westerfield, and Jeffrey Jaffe, Corporate Finance (6th ed.,McGraw-Hill, Irwin, 2002). This book is available at the University Bookstorepackaged with the Student Solution Manual.A Financial Calculator--PREFERABLY Texas Instruments' BA II Plus. HP-10B andSharp Electronics' EL-733A are also supported by the White Supplement (see below).RECOMMENDED

Mark A. White, Financial Analysis with an Electronic Calculator (4th ed., Irwin,2000).COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objective of this class is to consolidate the student=s understanding of financialmanagement techniques, issues and concepts with an emphasis on integrating theoryand practical applications. The latter is accomplished by using practitioner orientedreadings, cases, and guest speaker(s). The readings and presentations will fill the gapsbetween textbook treatments and practical issues in finance, while cases will give anopportunity to apply the concepts of financial management of modern businesscorporation in a more realistic setting. Topics covered will include risk and return,valuation process, capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy,financial policy, international financial management, and corporate restructuring.PREREQUISITES

Admission to the MBA Program and completion or waiver of BA 509.COURSE PREPARATION

BA 519 encompasses the basics of what I believe every general manager should knowabout finance. The intent of this course is to equip you with skills necessary toparticipate fully and creatively in the resolution of many financial issues facing yourorganization. The first step in this process is to learn the relevant theory. Its onlyafter you have mastered the theoretical constructs that we can move on to the learningof Apractical@ issues involved in managerial decision making. The theory coverage inthis class builds upon the foundation material that you covered in either BA 509 or

an equivalent course in your undergraduate business curriculum.Due to the abstract nature of many of the topics in this course, it is relatively easy tolearn a little each day, and virtually impossible to learn a lot by cramming at the lastminute. You will learn more and get more out of the lectures if you have read theassignments PRIOR TO COMING TO CLASS. In order to assist you in this process andallow the class time to be used more productively in fostering thought and discussion,I will be posting Power Point slides on the BA 519 web site prior to the class. You areSTRONGLY ENCOURAGED to print the slides and bring them to the class with you. Thiswill allow you to spend your time in absorbing and critically questioning the materialpresented in class rather than trying to copy down the points shown on the slides. Imust point out, however, in the strongest term possible that the slides posted on theweb are NOT a substitute for attending the classes. Your learning and, thus thefinal grade in the course, will be very adversely affected if you conclude otherwise.As partial preparation for the exams, it is suggested that you work the end-of-chapterproblems in the textbook. Your package contains the solutions to these problems. Inaddition, it is very helpful for students to form small study groups. Until studentshave mastered the material, two or more heads are a lot better than one.DROPPING THE COURSE

The last day to drop the course with a "W" is Thursday, February 7. No withdrawalcards will be signed after this deadline.LECTURES

Lectures will cover only the more difficult or highly mathematical parts of the text.You will be responsible for reading all of the descriptive material, except where partsof chapters are specifically omitted.CASE DISCUSSIONS

A portion of the class-room instruction will be in the form of case discussions. Thesecases will build upon the theoretical concepts learned in this course and will help youdevelop your analytical skills in solving "real-life" problems. Two cases will bediscussed in class. To prepare, each group should read the case thoroughly. Identifyand analyze the principal issues raised in the case. Most cases are designed tohighlight a particular set of financial tools, which are presented in the assignedreadings. Use these tools to the best of your ability, and temper your analysis withcommon sense. Each group needs to submit spreadsheet(s) on the day of the classdiscussion. Your case grade will be based jointly on the contribution you make to theclass discussion and the spreadsheet(s) you submit.In addition to class discussions, two comprehensive written reports (caseassignments), with a maximum of six double-spaced pages (excluding exhibits) arerequired. Penalty will be assessed for late submissions and for exceeding themaximum limit. Detailed guidelines for preparing and writing case assignments willbe provided later in the class. First case report is a group assignment while the secondis an individual one. The assigned cases will be kept in the reserve section (circulationdesk) of the Helm-Cravens Library for your perusal.READINGS

I will introduce articles in the area of financial management with an attempt tofamiliarize you with the practitioners= views on different theoretical concepts. Youwill be responsible for the assigned readings for the exams.PRESENTATIONS

Each group will be required to make a 15-20 minute class presentation. Articles(readings) assigned for the presentations will bring you up to date with the latestdevelopments in the area of financial management and/or familiarize you with thepractitioners' views on different theoretical concepts. Besides the obvious emphasis oncontent, this assignment will be carefully evaluated on the clarity of the presentationand degree of professionalism.CLASS PARTICIPATION

Class participation is a very important component of learning. Active participation isrequired and will be expected every day. Each student should endeavor to bringher/his insights from work or outside readings of financial publications (including, butnot limited to WSJ) as they relate to classroom discussions.EXAMS AND GRADING

Grading ProcessI see grades as serving three main functions. They provide: (i) an incentive to prepare;(ii) a way to recognize superior performance; and (iii) information about how wellyou are progressing. I hope you delight in the accomplishment of a good grade, andrespond to a poor grade by working to improve your learning procedures. If gradeanxiety becomes a problem, however, something is wrong and we should talk.There is tremendous variation in the financial sophistication of the students in thisclass. If you do not have the background of the treasurers and commercial bankersaround you, that=s o.k. You may struggle harder to master financial topics, and mayend up with a lower grade. But you may have climbed further up the financiallearning curve than someone who had started ahead of you. If, in contrast, you have abackground in the issues we discuss, please do not hesitate to add your knowledge tothe class discussion.Your grade will be determined according to the following weighting scheme:First exam - 250 pointsSecond exam - 175Third (Final) exam - 175Case discussions - 110Group written case - 100Individual final case - 110Presentations - 60Class participation - 20Total 1000 pointsGrading will be based on the following scale:> 89% - A77 - 89% - B65 - 76.9% - C55 - 64.9% - D< 55% - FNo makeup exams will be given. A student who misses a mid-term exam for goodcause (documented serious illness/severe personal problem) will have the other examsweighted accordingly. Failure to take all exams will result in an automatic "F", unlessthe reason for missing the scheduled exam has been approved prior to the exam.ACADEMIC OFFENSES

Academic Offenses-- including academic dishonesty, plagiarism, cheating and others

will be taken very seriously and dealt with consistent with University policies.COURSE COVERAGE

You are responsible for the whole chapter, unless there are selected pages indicatedwithin parentheses, in which case you are responsible only for the indicated pages andthe related problems.Schedule: Following is a tentative class schedule. This schedule may change asdeemed appropriateWe will take a 15-20 minute break around 10:30 a.m.Date Topic ChaptersJanuary 12 Introduction & 1Overview of Financial ManagementAccounting Statements and CFs (self) 2 (incl. app.)Financial Markets and NPV 3Time Value of Money 4Bond & Stock Valuation 5(pp. 102-119 & 123-124)January 19 Capital Budgeting decision rules 6NPV & Capital Budgeting and Review 7AHow to Steal $500 million @ (Video)January 26 FIRST EXAM 1 - 7Capital Market Theory 9Case 1February 2 Review of First ExamReturn and Risk calculations & CAPM 10Presentations Groups 1& 2Case 2February 9 Expected and Unexpected Returns 11(pp. 285 - 288)Cost of Equity Capital 12Efficiency of Capital Markets 13An Introduction to Long-Term Financing (self) 14Case 3February 14 (3:30 p.m.) GROUP WRITTEN CASE DUE (Dr. Chhachhi's Mailbox)February 16 Cost of Capital Calculation 17(pp. 471 - 472 & 476-478)Mergers and Acquisitions 30Presentations Groups 3, 4, 5, & 6Capital Structure 15, 16February 23 SECOND EXAM 9 - 14, 17AWarren Buffett : The Ultimate Entrepreneur @ (Video)Capital Structure 15, 16Guidelines for Individual Written CaseMarch 2 Capital Structure 15, 16Dividend Policy 18Presentations Groups 7, 8, & 9March 4 (3:30 p.m.) INDIVIDUAL WRITTEN CASE DUE (Dr. Chhachhi's Mailbox)

March 8 (5:00 p.m.) FINAL EXAM 4, 15, 16, 18, 30INFORMATION TO BE E-MAILED TO ME BY JANUARY 9, 20021. Name (underline the name by which you like to be addressed); E-Mail address2. Business classes completed in the MBA program3. What other classes are you taking this semester? How many hours a week (on anaverage) do you work?4. Undergraduate graduation date and major.5. When did you last take a Finance class?6. Brief summary of your work experience over the last 3-5 years. Emphasize financerelated assignments, if any.7. Rate your spreadsheet skills on a scale of 1-5 (1: don’t know anything; 5: veryconversant). Explain if necessary.8. What are your expectations/fears from this class? Be candid.9. Your preferences for group partners (in decreasing order of desirability). Write down atleast 4-5 names. Ideally, group partners should have complementary skills. Also, itmight be helpful if you can at least stand each other’s company!!!

COURSE SYLLABUSBA550 – COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT

Fall 2001 – PROF. BROWNBA550 – 001 6:00 – 8:45 M GH342

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To develop an understanding of how financial institutions operate and how to assess the risk and financial condition of financial institutions. Emphasis is placed on the management of financial institutions.

REQUIRED TEXT: Financial Institutions Management, by Saunders, 3rd ed.,Stanford Banking Game Executive Student Manual

REQUIRED CALCULATOR: Texas Instruments BA-II Plus

OFFICE, PHONE, FAX AND E-MAIL:329 Grise Hall, Office Phone: 270-745-8858, Fax: 270-745-5953e-mail: [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS: MW 8:00 – 9:00, 10:00 – 11:00, and 12:30 – 2:30F 8:00 – 9:00, and 10:00 – 11:00

COURSE PREREQUISITES: FIN 330, Graduate StatusIf you have not completed the prerequisite listed above, you should drop the class immediately. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP THE CLASS IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE PREREQUISITE. It is possible that you will be dropped from the class at some point if it is determined that you have not completed the prerequisite.

DROPPING THE COURSE: October 15 is the last day to drop with a “W” and last day to change from credit to audit. No drops or changes in class status will be allowed after October 15, except under the most extraordinary circumstances and must be approved by the department head and the Dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business.

GRADING SYSTEM:Mid-term exam 150Final Exam 150Stanford Bank Game Team Report 200Group Performance Grade 50Case Presentations (2 per team) 50 Total Points Possible 600

A 90 –100% 540 – 600 pointsB 75 – 89.9% 450 – 539 pointsC 60 – 74.9% 360 – 449 pointsD 50 – 59.9% 300 – 359 pointsF < 50% 0 – 299 points

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EXAMS: There will be a mid-term exam and a final exam, each worth 150 points. Exams will cover the assigned material from the text as well as material presented in class. Exams will require the Texas Instruments BA-II Plus Financial Calculator. We will review the exam in class as soon as possible after the exam date.

The exams will be held on the following dates:

Mid-term exam Monday, October 8Final exam Monday, December 10 6:00 GH 342

If you believe there is a mistake in grading your exam, you have one week after the exam review to come in and discuss the situation with me. If you are not present on the day the exams are handed back and reviewed in class, then you waive the right to question the grading of your exam, i.e., the grade cannot be changed.

MAKE-UPS: If you have an extreme emergency, at my discretion you will be allowed to take a make-up exam. If possible, I prefer to know in advance that you will miss the exam. The make-up exam may be more difficult than the regular exam. NO CURVE WILL BE APPLIED TO MAKE-UP EXAMS. All make-up exams must be taken within one week of missing the exam. It is your responsibility to schedule the make-up exam with me.

BANK SIMULATION GAME: An integral part of this class is the Stanford Bank Game. This is a computer model that allows student teams to manage a simulated bank. The game requires students to develop a strategic plan for their bank, and to make decisions consistent with implementing the strategic plan.

The purpose of the game is to provide some “hands-on” experience in bank management. Student teams will make decisions regarding such things as loan and deposit pricing, credit standards, loan and securities purchases and sales, branch openings and closings, and business development budgets. It will be necessary for the student teams to delegate duties to develop information to make bank decisions. This includes forecasts of interest rates, measuring loan and deposit demand based on different interest rate scenarios, liquidity planning, and other types of analysis.

Students will be graded based on (1) the quality of the Stanford Bank Game Team Report, (2) the Group Performance Grade, and (3) the quality of the group case presentations. All students will not receive the same grade on the Stanford Bank Game Team Report. Each team member will be responsible for preparing certain sections of the Report. The report must indicate the sections prepared by each team member. Each team member will be assigned a job at the beginning of the game. The sections of the report you are responsible for will be determined by the job you are assigned.

Each team will complete evaluations of the team members. The evaluations will be done by the group, not by individual members of the group. All group members must sign the report and the person being evaluated must also sign the evaluation. The evaluation will then be turned in and used to assign a Group Performance Grade for each student.

Each team will consist of approximately five members. You should be considering who you want in your group. More on the Stanford Bank Game later.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services, Room 445, Potter Hall. The OFSDS telephone number is (270) 745-5004 V/TDD. Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor without a letter of accommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Chapter 1 – The Financial Services Industry: Depository Institutions Chapter 6 – Why Are Financial Intermediaries Special?Chapter 7 – Risks of Financial IntermediationChapter 20 – Capital AdequacyChapter 8 – Interest Rate Risk IChapter 9 – Interest Rate Risk IIChapter 10 – Market RiskChapter 11 – Credit Risk: Individual Loan RiskChapter 12 – Credit Risk: Loan Portfolio and Concentration RiskChapter 17 – Liquidity RiskChapter 18 – Liability and Liquidity ManagementChapter 21 – Product DiversificationChapter 24 – Futures and ForwardsChapter 26 – SwapsChapter 27 – Loan Sales and Other Credit Risk Management TechniquesChapter 13 – Off-Balance-Sheet ActivitiesChapter 14 – Operational and Technology RiskChapter 19 – Deposit Insurance and Other Liability GuaranteesChapter 28 - Securitization

BA 512Problem Solving, Data Modeling, and Managerial DecisionsSpring 2002Thomas O. Wisley427 Grise HallOffice Phone: (270) 745-3127Classroom Phone: (270) 745-6963 (for class-time use only)Fax: (270) 745-3190Classroom Fax: (270) 745-6964 (for class-time use only)[email protected]://www.wku.edu/~wisletoOffice Hours: 3:30-5:00 M, 8:30-9:30 TR, and 11:00-12:15 TR (other times by appointment).Prerequisite. Admission to the MBA program.Texts. 1) Dielman, Applied Regression Analysis for Business and Economics, 3e, Duxbury,2001, ISBN 0-534-37955-9. 2) MINITAB Student Version Release 12 for Windows,Duxbury,1998, ISBN 0-534-36009-2, The two texts are bundled together and may be orderedfrom the College Heights Bookstore at 1-800-444-5155 or via the web athttp://www.wku.bkstr.com .Objective. The primary objective in this course is to introduce students to the statisticalmodeling of relationships in business data. Such models can be useful as inputs into managerialdecisions. Students should be able to specify and estimate appropriate basic regression models,interpret basic statistical results, and be aware of possible problems that can arise inapplications. Emphasis will be on application, interpretation and analysis.Tentative Outline (very subject to change - forward or backward). Reading assignments givenhere are tentative; check CourseInfo for other reading assignments, if any.1/14 Problem solving; exploratory data analysis. (Ch. 1-2)1/21 University holiday - no class.1/28 Simple regression: basics of model specification, estimation, and evaluation. (Ch. 3)2/4 Multiple regression: extension to more than one factor; error diagnostics. (Ch. 4.1-4.5& Ch. 6)2/11 Multiple regression: indicator variables, nonlinear response. (Ch. 5 & 7) Firstmini-case due.2/18 Multiple regression: some problems and what to do about them. Binary responsemodels: linear probability model; logistic regression. (Ch. 6 again & Ch. 10.1, 10.3).2/25 Introduction to time series forecasting: decomposition models; exponential smoothing.3/4 Wrap up. Second mini-case due. Final exam.Assignments. There will be a number of assignments during the course. These assignments willnot be graded, but we will go over them in class. I will try to post specific assignments onWednesday for the next class meeting.Mini-cases. There will be two mini-cases due during the course. In the mini-cases you willapply some of the tools you will learn in class to specific data sets. Each mini-case will be worth50 points toward your final grade. There is a penalty of 10 points per day for mini-cases that areturned in late. I may waive all or part of the penalty for due cause and at my discretion.Final Exam. A final exam will be given on March 4. The exam will be worth 100 points towardyour final grade.Statistical Software. A student version of MINITAB comes bundled with your textbook. Thiswill be the primary computing platform for the course. You will use the software for doing theungraded assignments and the mini-cases.

Grades. Final grades will be based on the distribution of total points (200 possible) in the class.CourseInfo. CourseInfo is an internet course delivery system used by WKU. I will useCourseInfo to post assignments and to distribute most course materials. I will try to have classhandouts available by 5:00 p.m. (BG time) on Sunday for the next night’s class. Materials will beprovided through the BA512 course area on CourseInfo. You are responsible for downloadingand printing these materials and bringing them to class.Access CourseInfo at http://ecourses.wku.edu:8080/. Your id is your first initial plus your lastname plus the last four digits of your student id number. Your password is the last four digits ofyour student id number. Change it for security purposes.Most materials will be in Adobe .pdf files. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to readthese files. If you need it, the Reader is available for free at www.adobe.com.Other. I reserve the right to amend these policies as needed to deal with extenuatingcircumstances.The last day to drop this course with a "W" is February 7.Students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliaryaids or services) for this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services, Room445, Potter Hall. The OFSDS telephone number is (270) 745-5004 V/TDD. Please DO NOTrequest accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter ofaccommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services.

Professor: William Parsons Location: Grise Hall 245Phones: WKU Office: 270-745-6481/800-375-6893 e-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 270-745-6888 [email protected] Office: 270-781-7147 Fax: 270-781-9090

Course Description and Objectives:The purpose of the course is to aid in developing a global mindset toward marketing. Key objectives are:1. provide international marketing foundation understanding of key differences outside the USA.2. experience in formulating and systematic approaches to the development of strategy in a country(s) for a company

situation setting and product marketing approach3. examine marketing managerial problems and issues4. consider environmental, economic, ethical, religious, political, and cultural forces impact5. written and oral professional presentations in a formal setting6. achieve serious and active individual and team contribution to the class through experiential learning.7. enhance learning through outside specialists and development of global awareness plan and a real world research project.8. opportunity to have and be a mentor9. enhanced global awareness.10. observe current events that

Class sessions will center on discussions and presentation of the assigned text, outside research, and cases. In addition, we will follow the Economist throughout the semester. It is critical to read, think, and maintain the assigned material prior to each class in a portfolio. Time will be available for sharing experiences and examples of current Global marketing practices (i.e., observation, problems, trends, tactics, and strategies). These examples can be in news articles or advertisements from media and assigned reading. Keep examples in your portfolio along with notes, and any other material from this course. You are expected to contribute to the class a minimum of one weekly example over the semester. Include a brief one page executive summary explanation of why you selected it, the nature and implication of the example.

Evaluation Criteria1. Attendance and participation

Attendance: One absence is allowed with excuse required. A second unexcused absence will result in a deduction of 50 points from total grade. Third and fourth will result in a deduction of 100 points each. Note: Attendance means being in class for the entire period.Participation: Active and intelligent participation from each individual will make the course more worthwhile and interesting for all. Given the timely and involved nature of this course, your attendance and participation is required. Active and cooperative class participation are an essential part of the learning experience. Therefore, you are expected to add value to the discussions throughout the course. NOTE: just occupying a seat does not add value. Your active and involved contributions are important to the group and yourself. Participation grades are determined by in-class knowledge of both the required chapters as well as regular participation in discussions. 20% of total grade or 200 points

2. Case Presentation: Each individual will present a case analysis or chapter to the group throughout the semester.10% of total grade or 100 points

3. Exams and Quizzes: Individuals absent or very late on the day of a quiz or test will not receive a chance for make-up. We will have weekly quizzes. You will have the opportunity to suggest your own questions weekly for quizzes and exams. 20% of total grade or 200 points

4. Semester Project: Project teams of students will produce a research paper on a specific international issue. This project will be presented in formal oral form to a representative board of company executives before the end of the semester. (Include visual aids and audience participation. The sponsoring company will grade this portion of the semester work.30% of total grade or 300 points

5. Portfolio: Each student will maintain a portfolio of current events and articles associated from an adopted global area, international student, or area of interest. This portfolio will be reviewed at mid-term with the professor in individual meetings pre-arranged by each student. Portfolio to include Global Awareness Plan, resume, summaries of guest speakers, country and company selected articles or other research, and executive summary. 20% of total grade or 200 points

Notes: Each project team presentation outline is due September 19, 2001. This project outline will include a summary paragraph, outline of paper, bibliography of resources available and listing of at least two primary research interviews (knowledgeable person). A quiz grade is given for outline.

Project team papers are due by the end of the day on October 31, 2001. Late papers are marked down a full grade for each day. They will no longer be accepted after the third late day.

A portion of the overall grade is based on individual team member contribution to their group. Each member will evaluate the other students on the project team assigning a participation grade for each other.

All written words must be done on a word processor for any hand-in work.

Evaluation Performance Opportunity (Grading) Formula:

Case Presentation 10 100Participation 10 100Exams/Quizzes 25 250Semester Project 40 400Portfolio 15 150

100% 1000 points possible

Final Grading Scale:

% of 1000 points Grade900-1000 A800-899 B700-799 C600-699 Dbelow 600 F

NOTE: It is very important to recognize and remember that a “C” stands for average performance, a “B” represents above-average work, and a “A” means superior work. There is a tendency of students to feel that a “C” stands for substandard work and average work deserves a “B”, this is not the case. Be aware and actively involved in helping to make this course meaningful to you and the rest of the class. This course deals with a rapidly changing subject and current events impact us on a daily basis. Syllabus may change due to unforseen circumstances. Any changes will be announced in class. It is the responsibility of each student to stay current and meet with instructor at least once this semester on an individual basis. Ask, don’t wait, check to make certain any clarification on what is expected or any questions you may have. Also, each students is responsible to make sure their work is turned in prior to or by the due date.

Make sure you advise the Professor of anything directly that may impact your performance by email or office meeting.

All students are to meet individually with the Professor prior to October 17. Please make appointments by email or to Mrs. Belcher at 6481. ([email protected]). Let’s have fun and discuss a subject that is at the heart of any business. William Parsons

BA 517 - Global Advanced MarketingFall, 2001Executive Professor William Parsons

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BA - 517GLOBAL ADVANCED MARKETING

Fall 2001

DATE TOPIC CHAPTER CASE

August 22 Globalization 1

29 Internet/Economy 19-2 AOLGAP*

September 5 Financial/Cultural 3-4 Club MedSMS

12 Political/Religion 5 Baxter*KAO*

19 Market Research/SegmentationProject Outlines Due

6-7 Ziplock*A Class*

26 Research Library Dr. Gay Perkins/Brian

October 3 Marketing Strategies/EntryMid Term Exam

8 ShideidoPlanet Hollywood

10 9-10 NovaFord*

17 Products/Mkt Services 11-12 SamexPepsi*

24 Global Pricing 13 Texas InstrumentsCITIBANK*

31 Communication/Sales ManagementResearch Paper Due

14-15 SMSBusch

November 7 Logistics/Export-Import 16-17 CerasHoecht*

14 Operations 18 Unisys*Walmart

21 No Class – Thanksgiving Holiday

28 Presentations/Review

December 5 Presentations/Review

12 Final Exam

NOTE:Reference Materials

1. Text: “International Marketing,” Philip Cateora. Irwin2. Financial Times3. Cases

4. Guest Speakers5. Videos6. Internet

BA 513 – Information Technology and StrategyProfessor: Dr. Ray J. BlankenshipOffice: Grise Hall 221Office Hours: By AppointmentPhone: 270-745-5952Email: [email protected] Site: http://atech.wku.edu:8080Prerequisites:Students should have completed BA 503 – Information Systems and Decision Sciences orhave entered the MBA program with an undergraduate degree in business. It is assumedall students in this course are computer literate, have e-mail accounts, and have InternetAccess.Course Description:A critical examination of the strategic uses of information systems technology; theresources (computers, networks, software, data, and people); and alternative approachesto managing them effectively.Text Book:Pearlson, K.M. (2001). Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach,John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Readings:A significant number of readings and cases will be used in this course. The studentshould allow for sufficient time outside of class to complete the readings and cases beforethe next class meeting.Teaching Methodology:The structure of this class will be part lecture and part case-discussion. It is expected thatstudents will participate extensively in the discussions during class. Sessions will beeither lecture or case discussion. The on-site portion of the seminar will cover the majortopics of the text and readings. Several case discussions will be done onsite. It isexpected that the liveliness of the discussions will continue with off-site portion of thecourse. Off-site readings can be found on the Internet.Evaluation:ParticipationIndividual Participation 20%On-line Cases 20%Group Technology UpdatePresentation 20%Take Home Test 40%Participation: You are expected to contribute to the on-site classroom discussions aboutthe readings and cases at the end of the chapters. You are also expected to contribute tothe on-line case questions.You are expected to be the first one to answer a question at least once or twice during thesemester. This includes in-class case questions and off-site case questions. You are alsoexpected to be second, third or fourth, 4-5 times when answering questions. Theremaining times and order you contribute will also be evaluated. Your responses are tofollow the guidelines presented during the first week for answering case questions. Donot feel you have to respond to every question.BA 513 – Information Technology and Strategy Tentative OutlineAugust 31, September 1

Week 1.Introduction to Management Information SystemsBackground Reading: MUIS IntroductionThe Information Systems Strategy TriangleReadings: MUIS Chapter 1Study Questions: 1. Why is it important for the three points of the triangle to be inbalance? What would happen if they were not in balance?2. Describe the business strategy, organizational strategy and ISstrategy of an organization with which you are familiar. Highlighthow the 3 strategies are in balance.Organizational Impacts of Information SystemsOn-Line Case: Integrated Systems in State GovernmentReadings: MUIS Chapter 2NOTE: Student teams will be asked to sign up for a technology topic immediately followingthis class.Information Technology and the Design of WorkReading: MUIS Chapter 3September 14/15Week 2. Strategic Use of the Information ResourceOn-Line Case: WWW.Flexlease.comReading: MUIS Chapter 4Business Process TransformationOn-line Case: Integrated Systems: Management Approaches to Acquiring Them InAustralian UniversitiesReading: MUIS Chapter 5IT Architecture and Business SuccessCase: State Street Boston Corporation: Leading with IT (HBS Case)Reading: MUIS Chapter 6September 28/29Week 3. Internet and Global CorporationsOn-line Case: Continental AirlinesReading: MUIS Chapter 7Managing the Information System ResourcesOn-line Case: General Motors (from CD Rom)Readings: MUIS Chapter 8The Role of the CIOStudy Questions: 1. What is a CIO? What background should a person holding thisjob have? What type of person do you want as the CIO ofyour business?2. What business skills should a CIO have? What technical skillsshould he/she have?October 12/13Week 4. Managing Information and KnowledgeOn-line Case: Canadian Airline International Ltd.Reading: MUIS Chapter 9Developing IS SystemsOn-Line Case: Rock SolidReadings: MUIS Chapter 10Study Questions: 1. What is the typical way an information system is developed?How does SDLC assist in that process?2. How were the systems at Rock Solid developed?3. What recommendations would make to them to change theirdevelopment processes?Ethical Use of Information SystemsWhere do you draw the line?

Readings: MUIS Chapter 11Study Questions: 1. Where do you personally draw the line between what is ethicaluse and unethical use of information? Give an example on eachside of that line2. As a manager in an organization, what steps can you take toinsure those who work for you do not violate the moral and ethicalboundaries of information use?Summary, Presentations, and ExamChoosing A Topic for the Technology Update Short Seminar SeriesPlease sign up as a study group of two for a particular topic. Only one group may do a topic, so it is inyour best interest to identify several choices, in case your first choice is already taken. You maydesign your own topic, but you must have approval of the instructor. The sign up session will beginafter the first week's discussion. Seminars / Presentations will be during the 4th week of class.Your seminar should only be 15 minutes long. That is not a lot of time, so please try to pick out 2 or 3main points to get across, and use the handout and the question/answer period to bring out otherpoints. When designing the seminar, keep your classmates in mind...they are the audience (not theinstructor or the TAs). Remember: The goal of these seminars is to introduce your classmates tothe topic, not to make them technology experts.The Topics:1. What is new in document management systems?2. What is Object Orientation?3. What are the latest developments in cellular, radio, andother wireless networking technologies?4. Carry it with you: the latest in portable and handheldcomputers.5. PCs meet TV: Intercast and its competition.6. Client-Server architecture: The latest server trends.7. Why move to Windows/Office XP?8. What is “Lotus Notes” and what competes with it?9. How to store lots of information: Data Warehousing.10. What are the challenges in multimedia?11. Real smart computers: Parallel Processing systems.12. What is the state of Voice Recognition13. Making systems quickly: CASE Tools14. RISC versus CISC technology and chips of tomorrow15. Satellite technologies: GIS versus GPS.16. Enterprise Information Systems: What is a SAP?17. Working from home: to ISDN or not to ISDN?18. What’s up at Apple: The latest Mac technology19. Is Java just a cup of hot coffee (and what aboutActiveX)?20. What is the state of Voice over IP20. Unix and other operating systemsThe Deliverables:The Seminar. This is the fun part. I particularly don’t call this a “presentation” or “lecture”, becauseyou are encouraged to think beyond a “we talk and you listen” format. You have about 15 minutes toget your ideas across. Have fun. Be clever. Pick your points carefully. The goal is to leave yourclassmates with enough understanding of your topic so if they are asked about it in an interview, itwon’t be the first time they have heard the term. You might cover an explanation of the topic/concept,a key vendor or two, the history/current state of the technology, managerial issues surrounding thetopic, key buzz words associated with your topic, and/or examples of the technology and its use. Planwhat you want to get across, then plan how to best get it across.The Handout. Prepare a 1-2 page handout and bring enough copies to class for each classmate andfor the teacher. This document should include all those things you wanted to include in the seminar

but didn’t have time to cover. Give examples of vendors, implementations and uses of the technology.Explain why this is an important technology to know about. More interesting handouts in the pasthave included comparison tables, charts, and pictures. Your handout must include a definition ofyour topic, an example of some real business using the technology, and at least two completereferences for future research. Be sure if you directly quote a source or web page that you clearlyindicate the attribution in your document.The Exam Questions. Please give me at least 10 possible questions on your topic that are suitable foran exam. These questions can be multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, true/false and/ormatching. I will read over them and use one or more on the exam (this is a good way to make sureyou cover the important issues in your seminar and/or handout, too!). These questions should beemailed to me one week before your presentation.

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