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GM592 Health Policy This course provides an in-depth analysis of the issues and laws affecting health policy. It explores the political and social environment in which policy decisions are made, and the consequences of such decisions. Students discuss specific health issues in local communities to determine the effect of local and governmental policies on those problems. GM594 Health Care Payment Systems This course examines the payment sources for health care service including health maintenance organizations, indemnity plans, prospective payment systems, pricing and reimbursement. Through case studies, the student analyzes the impact of health care payment on employers, providers, consumers and society. GM596 Quality Improvement Models in Health Care This course focuses on how health care institutions use the quality improvement process and a variety of models to gain control of system frustrations. Cases focus on models that work in a variety of institutions with specific attention to issues of time, patient acuity and other topics of current interest. This course utilizes current and past health care research as a point of discussion. GM599 Independent Study Independent study offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalog listing of approved courses. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the Program Director and Dean no later than the end of the add/drop period of the term in which the Independent Study is to occur. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study. A “Proposal for Independent Study� form may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. GM610 Human Resource Management Seminar The purpose of this course is to encourage critical inquiry and collaboration. This course provides students the ability to apply key skills in human resource management either through an Applied Action Research assignment or through an internship. Students must submit a request form to the HR Academic Director and receive written permission before enrolling the course. Prerequisites: GM510, 520, 563, 565, 570, and CGPA of 3.50 or better. GM625 Labor Relations and Employment Law This course focuses on essential aspects of employment law at the international, federal, and state levels throughout the employment life cycle, from hiring through termination. Students will have the opportunity to apply topics through applied learning assignments in order to develop a solid understanding on how to implement appropriate and effective HR policies and procedures for an organization. GM630 Energy Economics This course provides the student with an overview of energy production, transportation and usage and how economics, technology, and sustainability issues interact. Students examine traditional non-renewable energy sources and renewable sources. The course studies worldwide markets for energy and the need for conservation, and considers further exploitation and improved technology. Prerequisites: GM543, 561 and 575 GM640 International Management This course focuses on leading a global enterprise, including the challenges of managing across national boundaries and within foreign countries, and the coordination of global management programs. It introduces the nature of international operations, including issues of culture, politics, physical geography, and infrastructure. GM691 Strategic Management Seminar This course integrates leadership skills and knowledge from all functional business areas to develop, implement and evaluate organizational strategic plans. This capstone course 320