MAOM
COURSES
Schedule of Classes
Fall 2009
REGULAR CLASS MEETING DATES:
Mondays October 5 - December 7
Tuesdays October 6 - December 8
Wednesdays October 7 - December 9
Thursdays October 8 - December 17
Fridays October 9 - December 18
Saturdays October 10 - December 19
HOLIDAYS November 26 & 27
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MAOM-506 Section 1 Drew Foley
4 Unit(s)
Applied Organizational Research
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This course focuses on the practical steps in the research process
including research topic/problem identification and development,
literature review, evaluation and theoretical development,
hypothesis formulation, population sampling, qualitative and
quantitative data collection techniques, and project designs. The
principles of "action research" will be included in the framework
for the course. LIMIT 25
MAOM-507 Section 1 Nels Henderson
4 Unit(s)
Integrated Marketing Communications
Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
It examines the interrelatedness of marketing, public relations and
advertising in complex organizations. How effective IMC strategies
can position and enhance various organizations. Emphasis is also
placed on effective fund raising strategies. LIMIT 20
MAOM-508 Section 1 Axel Meierhoefer
4 Unit(s)
Diversity and Global Pluralism
Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
It explores the structure and dynamics of diversity in multicultural
organizations and their implications for organizational leadership
and productivity. Emphasis is placed on the challenges and
opportunities of managing and being managed by culturally and
geographically diverse individuals and working effectively with
culturally and geographically diverse peers. LIMIT 25
MAOM-509 Section 1 Jeffrey Stauffer
4 Unit(s)
Executive Mentorship
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This course can be taken for 1-4 units.
The executive mentorship course provides an opportunity for
graduate students to build a professional relationship with the local
business community by integrating student learning with hands-on
business problems. Arrangements for participation, requirements,
and learning expectations are worked out on an individual basis
with your advisor. LIMIT N/A
 MAOM-510 Section 1 Jeffrey Stauffer
4 Unit(s)
Practicum Project B
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Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Practicum A.

This course can be taken for 1-4 units.

In this final portion of the practicum project, students will analyze
data collected earlier, formulate a conclusion, write a 10 - 20 page
concluding project paper, and prepare a public presentation for
peers, faculty and guests. Presentations are scheduled at the end of
the quarter. At this time any deliverables required in addition to the
Practicum B paper are also submitted. As instructed, all submitted
materials must be bound. Students will meet formally with the
practicum advisor two or three times during the quarter, and will be
in contact as needed to resolve process issues that may arise.
LIMIT 20

OMN-650A Section 1 Jeffrey Stauffer

4 Unit(s)
Practicum Project A
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Prerequisites: advisor permission required.

This course can be taken for 1-4 units.

This is the first half of the capstone activity that completes the
degree program. In this seminar, students select a topic, create a
proposal and commit to the project by signing a contract. Students
work independently to conduct research, administer surveys, visit
related businesses, and perform other operations to generate
information and data in support of the project. At the end of the
quarter, a 10 - 20 page Practicum A paper describing the learning
process is submitted for evaluation. Students will meet formally
with the practicum advisor two or three times during the quarter,
and will be in contact as needed to confirm direction and resolve
issues that may arise. Pre-requisite: 30 units completed. LIMIT 20

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