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This course studies organizations in a methodical and case-focused manner, examining issues such as the historical growth of organizations, organizations as reflections of society, organizational structure, mission-vision-values, goals, culture, and politics. During class and during preparation for class emphasis is given to examining open systems (that interact with their environments), studying the effectiveness of a range of organizations, and developing strategies for innovations and change within organizations.  The course is thus a blend of business, law, social sciences, and insight into ourselves and our society.  The course materials are designed to make you think and have fun doing that.

MG 580 – Managing Financial Decisions is designed to help future leaders feel confident navigating the financial side of management. Using Justin Marlowe’s Managing Financial Decisions as our guide, we explore how organizations assess financial health, build and manage budgets, evaluate costs and revenues, plan for capital investments, manage debt, and think strategically about risk and long-term sustainability. More importantly, we focus on how financial decisions shape people, priorities, and outcomes. In this Master of Management course, finance is not just about numbers—it’s about stewardship, accountability, and making thoughtful choices that balance performance with long-term impact. Students will learn to interpret financial information, ask better questions, and use financial insight to lead responsibly and effectively.

Designed to prepare pre-service teachers with the skills and knowledge of current flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon methodology and literature in public and private schools. Materials and techniques needed to successfully instruct students in administration and classroom management in relation to the band/orchestra program will also be discussed. 

Requisites: MUSC-110 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course is designed as an introduction to Middle East and North African Politics (MENA) through a comparative framework.  By utilizing established techniques of comparative analysis and concepts we will focus on the internal political, social and economic processes and actors in the Middle East.  Additionally, the events of the “Arab Spring” on domestic power structures will be carefully examined.  Additionally, this will be an in-depth study of politics and foreign policy in the Middle East.  Therefore, we will also examine Middle East politics as it relates to international relations and organizations.  For example, we will examine issues such as the very important Arab-Israeli-Palestinian relationship, specific interstate rivalries in the Middle East (Iran v Iraq), the role of super-power politics, ongoing Middle East Peace negotiations, the political economy of oil, and the effect of religious diversity on politics, among others. We will look at the history, development, and locus of power in Mid East Politics.  Because of these wide-ranging dynamics, this is a course in both comparative politics and international relations.

Additionally, this course serves as the fora through which AQ prepares and participates in the Michigan Model Arab League.

This one credit course is designed to prepare students for their participation in the 2014 Michigan Model Arab League.  The class will meet every Friday before participation in the Model Arab League Conference (see below).  Significant time will be spent preparing and training.  Students will work in pairs representing specific countries on specific committees (see the agenda items on page 5-6).  This year AQ will represent the countries of Algeria, Palestine and United Arab Emirates.

Credit for PS 393 Model Arab League I / II or III does not count toward the Political Science Major or Political Science Minor.