SPRING 2008 Descriptions
POLSC737 Ref #92840
Public Budgeting |
Budgeting as a part of our political system and as a fiscal process assists in allocating scarce resources. Overview of the budgetary decision-making process and the various budgetary approaches.
Textbook - Order through Varney’s Bookstore, 1-800-362-1574 - Ask for Nate Arthur.
The course is part of the Graduate Certificate in Public Administration. For more information go to http://www.dce.ksu.edu/artsci/publicadministration/
K Tummala, K-State, tummala@k-state.edu
3 UG - $840
3 G - $1083
Jan 23 - May 14, W, 7:05-9:55 p.m.
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POLSC814 Ref #92844 or Ref #92845
Terrorism & Transnational Security Issues |
Introduction to the general aspects of terrorism and counter-terrorism in order to build transnational security. The course examines these issues in terms of forms, causal factors, goals, and consequences. The main objective is to understand terrorism as part of new international security issues such as failed states, environmental degradation, demographic explosion and poverty, conflict in developing world, post-conflict reconstruction, income distribution, humanitarian emergencies, and globalization.
Textbook - Order through Varney’s Bookstore, 1-800-362-1574 - Ask for Nate Arthur.
C Stapley, K-State, cjstap@k-state.edu
3 G - $1083
This course is offered twice - once starting in January and again in March
Ref #92844: Jan 23 - March 5, M & W, 3:30-6:20 p.m.
Ref #92845: March 10 - May 7, M & W, 3:30-6:20 p.m.
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POLSC811 Ref #92841
International Politics |
This seminar course is intended to provide you with an introduction to the field of international relations at the graduate level. We will begin with a discussion of the importance of theory and empirical testing in the social sciences. We will then examine the two dominant theoretical approaches (or what Elman and Elman call scientific research programs) to understanding international phenomena, realism and liberalism, as well as some of the prominent middle-range theories associated with them (on conflict, the democratic peace, and hegemonic/long cycle theory). After that, we will survey more recent theoretical innovations, giving particular attention to constructivism and the international society school, and the important subfields of foreign policy analysis and international political economy. We will close out the semester by comparing how political scientists and historians differ in their analyses of global politics and discussing progress in the field of international relations. It must be emphasized that this is a graduate seminar. Its success or failure depends on the quality of discussion that we generate. It is therefore essential that students attend each seminar fully prepared to discuss the assigned material.
Textbook - Order through Varney’s Bookstore, 1-800-362-1574 - Ask for Nate Arthur.
J Pickering, K-State, jjp@k-state.edu
3 G - $1083
Jan 17 - March 16, U, 7:05-9:55 p.m.
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For more information on these three Political Science courses go to http://www.dce.ksu.edu/courses or call 1-800-622-2578.
Business Courses from K-State Salina
MKTG-S 400, Ref #89218
Marketing |
A general study of marketing principles which lead to the development of marketing strategy. A review of environmental influences and key analytical tools used in formulating marketing plans. Products or services design, distribution, pricing, and promotional programs.
Textbook - Order through KSU-Salina Bookstore, 785-826-2923
or www.efollett.com (new window will open)
Fred Guzek, K-State Salina fguzek@k-state.edu
3 UG - $729
Jan 17 - May 15, U, 5:30-8:20 p.m.
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MANGT-S 420, Ref #89220
Management Concepts |
Managing organizations through fundamental processes of developing plans, structuring work relationships, coordinating effort and activities, directing and motivating subordinates, and controlling. Also includes managerial roles and responsibilities, effective decision making, productivity improvement, and models and theories of human behavior.
Textbook - Order through KSU-Salina Bookstore, 785-826-2923
or www.efollett.com (new window will open)
Fred Guzek, K-State Salina fguzek@k-state.edu
3 UG - $729
Jan 22 - May 13, T, 5:30-8:20 p.m.
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MKTG-S 542 Ref #89219
Professional Selling and Sales Management |
Focuses on interpersonal communications between buyers and sellers, both oral and written. The mechanics and intricacies of personal sales presentations, which will be developed through practice. Management of the sales force in nonretail settings including hiring, training, organizing, motivating, supervising, and evaluating sales representatives and techniques of sales forecasting.
Textbook - Order through KSU-Salina Bookstore, 785-826-2923
or www.efollett.com (new window will open)
F Guzek, K-State at Salina fguzek@k-state.edu
3 UG - $729
Jan 23 - May 14, W, 5:30-8:20 p.m.
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