Course Name

Operations Management
Course Number
MGMT 3103

Course Description
A study of the overall operations management task. Critical issues include its
integration of market issues, the development of operations strategies, and the
management of people. Specific attention is given to the design and development of
services and products and the systems by which they are produced and delivered.
Factors central to the operations management task include capacity, technology,
scheduling and execution, quality, inventory, the significant role of managing the
supply chain, and process and delivery system reliability and maintenance. 

Detailed summary of three BPS core competencies I learned from the course and how
each of these competencies will be beneficial as an employee and lifelong learner.
Communication Skills
By better understanding various strategies for delegating tasks and overall people
management, I gained a new perspective in navigating the workplace while
networking and building relationships. From written to verbal forms of
communication, how a message is relayed is of the utmost importance and can either
inspire others or lead to the crumbling of an organization or team.
Time Management
Through the exploration of various time management strategies, I gained a strong
sense of workplace prioritization. Whether managing my own tasks or the tasks of
others, a solid sense of the company timeline is essential. Without having a
knowledge of goal-setting and project tracking, a manager is unable to guide the team
and provide a sense of stability.
Executive Development
Primarily through the practice of identifying strong mission statements and vision
statements, this course provided me with knowledge of how executives influence the
culture of their organization. By better understanding how leadership skills are
utilized at the executive level, I am better equipped for upward mobility within
whatever company I aspire to join.
Course Name
Business Ethics
Course Number
MGMT 3123

Course Description
This course is an interdisciplinary study of business ethics and the social
responsibility of business organizations in society. The course will consider
professional and applied ethics, law and organizational behavior. The focus of the
course is on the individual managerial decision-making process in response to ethical
issues arising in the business context. Students will explore the role of business in
society; discuss general theories of ethics; explain and apply key ethical theories in
business; and develop and defend their own ethical positions. 

Detailed summary of three BPS core competencies I learned from the course and how
each of these competencies will be beneficial as an employee and lifelong learner.
Interpersonal Skills
The subject of business ethics is primarily centered around the intersectionality of
people and how we behave as individuals in the workplace setting. Through
intentional reflection of current events and outcomes surrounding corporate issues, I
gained a solid foundation of understanding regarding how each individual impacts
their teammates and the overall culture of the organization.
Communication Skills
Similar to interpersonal skills, communication skills also pertains to how colleagues
interact and resolve conflict. The stark difference, however, is lines of communication
and how individuals may have the opportunity to manipulate lines of communication,
but it comes with a cost. This provided an opportunity to gain an insight to how
companies like ENRON have succumbed to dishonesty in the corporate environment.
Executive Development
Executives have a strong influence on the purpose of the company. By identifying
various campaigns for social justice and how company executives can help lead the
charge, I learned much about how business can improve through a partnership with
the community. Not only can businesses help the communities they are located
within, they can receive help from the community, as well.
Course Name
Applied Leadership Project
Course Number
PS 4943

Course Description
This course will provide an opportunity for the student to facilitate a process for
identifying a specific problem in an actual industry or business environment relevant
to the student's specialty area. The student will outline a formal plan of action for
identifying the problem through the development of a needs assessment which
identifies deficiencies or areas of improvement needed within the business. At the
conclusion, the student will develop a strategic recommended plan of action based on
the findings from the empirical research. The student will demonstrate presentation
ability, appropriate leadership styles, critical thinking, and communications skills in a
formal presentation of the strategic plan to the group responsible for implementing
the strategies. 

Detailed summary of three BPS core competencies I learned from the course and how
each of these competencies will be beneficial as an employee and lifelong learner.
Communication Skills
Identifying a current need for an organization and articulating how that need impacts
the company’s overall performance can help future leaders convey the need for
change in an organization. While most people can identify when a process is not
efficient, not everyone can convey what needs to be changed to better improve said
process. This course provided the opportunity to examine a current company of
choice and identify what could be improved to help overall performance or
satisfaction and, in turn, convey what could be done in an articulate manner.
Time Management
Practical application of time management strategies helped me to stay on track with a
large project that I was managing on my own. Furthermore, with the course taking
place in the summer and with a tighter timeline, time management was a key
component for success in this course.
Goal-Setting Skills
Identifying the need and the solution for a company was only the beginning. I also
had to set personal goals for bringing all of the components of the project together.
From research, to presentation, to finalizing the project, I had to meet each goal along
the way or risk losing all progress in my project.
Course Name
Art of War and Business
Course Number
MGMT 4073

Course Description
This course is a Special Topics in Management course. It will include an in-depth
exploration of selected management topics. The primary topic will vary from offering
to offering; thus, the course may be taken more than once.
 
Detailed summary of three BPS core competencies I learned from the course and how
each of these competencies will be beneficial as an employee and lifelong learner.

Interpersonal Skills
Learning about the Art of War by Sun Tsu while drawing comparisons to the business
world allowed me to learn more about communicating strategy and leading
effectively. 

Communication Skills
This course focused especially on tact and diplomacy, including how company
leadership can have a positive impact on the local community, which can help to
benefit the business in turn.

Time Management
This course had a strong focus on goal setting, being decisive when setting
boundaries that may help to free up time, and effective organizational decision
making.
Course Name
Professional Leadership
Course Number
PS 4443

Course Description
This course provides an overview of various leadership styles practiced by
professionals in the public and private sector. The focus of the leadership skills
identified will focus on the following competency areas: operations management,
technology applications, facilities planning and management, human resource
management, fiscal management, and organizational behavior.
 
Detailed summary of three BPS core competencies I learned from the course and how
each of these competencies will be beneficial as an employee and lifelong learner.

Interpersonal Skills
Leadership is primarily driven by interpersonal relationships and developing strong
rapport. In this course, I learned about various styles of relationship building, the pros
and cons of strong interpersonal relationships, and ways to motivate a team.

Conflict Resolution
Just as developing strong interpersonal relationships is important to leadership,
resolving conflict within those relationships is equally as important. This course
discussed group development, navigating conflict, and negotiating.

Management Preparation
This course prepared me for a role in organizational management through reflections
on team building, delegation, mentoring, and diversity/inclusion. Without finding
ways to connect with people from many various backgrounds and delegate tasks in a
professional manner, teamwork can be drastically impacted.