National Labor College • Course Catalog 2012–2013 • www.nlc.edu
School of Professional Studies (SPS) Programs The School of Professional Studies currently offers three majors: Business Administration, Construction Management, and Emergency Readiness and Response Management. These programs are specifically designed to help working people advance in their careers. All SPS majors have two required courses in labor studies that provide students with an understanding of the contributions of the labor movement to the world of work. All courses in the School of Professional Studies are taught in an accelerated, interactive, online, 7-week format. Weekly assignments allow students to structure their course time around busy work and family schedules. Prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their Academic Advisor for individual program planning.
SPS Core Requirements
B.A. in Business Administration
All majors in SPS require these three core courses:
NLC’s bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is designed for rank-and-file union members and adult members of union families interested in acquiring the business knowledge and skills in a degree program that emphasizes sustainable and ethical business practices. Union members interested in starting or improving the performance of their own small business will find this program suitable for their learning needs. This program is also effective for union staff or elected officials interested in improving their ability to manage and administer unions and other organizations.
NLCC-4000 Digital Learning for the 21st Century NLCC-4200 Labor and Work in the United States NLCC-4500 Labor and Work in the Global Economy (NOTE: NLCC-4000 may be taken by students in both schools, required in SPS or elective in SLS)
The program requires twelve courses—the SPS core and these nine courses: BADM-4200 Management and Labor in the 21st Century BADM-4210 Business Ethics and Sustainability BADM-4215 Legal Environment of Business BADM-4220 Financial and Accounting Controls BADM-4230 Entrepreneurship BADM-4270 Managing Human Resources in a Dynamic Environment BADM-4300 Research Methods BADM-4700 Marketing and New Media BADM-4900 Capstone Project
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