2012-2013 Graduate Catalog

2012–2013 COLLEGE CATALOG NICHOLS ColleGe Graduate and Professional studies Your Success Is Our Business NICHOLS ColleGe 2012 –2013 Graduate and Professional studies CataloG Your Success Is Our Business this publication provides information concerning the programs at nichols College and does not constitute a contract with the student. the policies and procedures contained in the 2012–2013 nichols College Catalog will remain in effect until June 30, 2013. nichols College reserves the right to change at any time the rules governing admission, tuition, fees, courses, the granting of degrees, or any other regulations affecting the campus community. such changes are to take effect whenever College officials deem necessary. NICHOLS ColleGe Center road P.o. Box 5000 dudley, Massachusetts 01571-5000 Catalog of nichols College spring 2012 2 | NICHOLS ColleGe taBle of Contents President’s Message . 4 Human resource Management. 33–34 Mission Statement . 5 Humanities. 34 General Information. 6–11 information technology Management . 34 degree options . 6 international Business . 34 accreditation . 6 legal studies. 34 Memberships . 6 Management . 34–35 Historical Highlights . 6–7 Marketing . 35 College resources . 7–9 Mathematics . 36 College services . 9–10 Music . 36 statements of Policy . 11 Political science . 36 Admission Procedures . 12–13 Psychology . 36 undergraduate admission . 12 religion . 36 Graduate admission . 12 seminar . 36 international students . 12–13 sociology . 36 transfer Credit. 13 Graduate Programs . 37–38 readmission . 13 Master of Business administration . 37 General Regulations . 14–27 Master of organizational leadership . 38 administrative regulations . 14 Certificate of advanced leadership studies . 38 student regulations . 14–18 Graduate Course Descriptions . 39-42 information technology regulations . 18–20 Online Program Information. 43–44 academic regulations. 20–25 testing instructions for online Courses. 43 financial regulations . 25–27 off-Campus testing Procedures . 43–44 Undergraduate Programs . 28–30 at Home testing Procedures–Proctoru. 44 Bachelor of science in Business administration . 28–30 Academic Partnerships. 45–46 Criminal Justice Management . 28 Quinsigamond Community College. 45 finance . 28–29 Mount Wachusett Community College . 46 General Business . 29-30 Administration and Faculty . 47–52 Marketing. 30 Board of trustees . 47 Undergraduate Course Descriptions. 31–36 faculty and staff . 47–51 accounting . 31 faculty emeriti . 51 art . 31 Graduate and Professional studies staff . 52 Communication . 31 Directions . 53–54 Criminal Justice Management . 31–32 Campus Map . 55 economics . 32 Appendix . 56–59 english . 32–33 undergraduate Course offerings/fall ’12–fall ’13 . 56–57 environmental science . 33 Graduate Course offerings/fall ’12–fall ’13. 58–59 finance . 33 nichols 4+1 Program. 60 History . 33 2012 – 2013 Graduate and Professional studies CATALOG | 3 President’sPresident’s MessaGe MessaGe susan West engelkemeyer, Ph.d. dear student: one of the reasons i was attracted to the presidency of nichols College, a role i assumed in the summer of 2011, was the commitment of the entire College community to develop students into responsible business leaders by offering a dynamic, career-focused education and significant opportunities for students to learn and lead in and out of the classroom. i have a full appreciation of this mission, and i am dedicated to ensuring that nichols continues to deliver a progressive, relevant and transformational experience. the nichols brand of education combines a strong business curriculum as the foundation for all disciplines with a pioneering professional development program to give its graduates a distinct advantage in the competitive workplace. the faculty, many of whom are former business leaders, executives, and owners, lends a unique dimension to the classroom and continually works to develop coursework and teaching methods that promote experiential and practical learning. Whether you are specializing in one of the newer academic programs, or focused on a traditional discipline, such as accounting, nichols will prepare you to distinguish yourself in the workplace and effectively contribute to business and society. the success of students, both in their academic training and professional endeavors, is at the heart of a nichols education. the College offers a welcoming environment where students are encouraged to learn and grow under the tutelage of mentoring faculty and staff. We place an importance on educating the whole student by fostering cultural appreciation, emphasizing the integration of technology in the classroom, and promoting student involvement in division iii athletics and an array of club and co-curricular activities. the College is proud of the thousands of nichols alumni who have put their degrees to productive use and who have fashioned their own success stories. among them are Ceos, company presidents and business owners who attribute the solid business education and nurturing atmosphere of nichols as the underpinning for their transformation from student to professional. With hard work and by taking advantage of all that nichols has to offer, you will join them one day. We wish you well on your journey and look forward to making your success our business. susan West engelkemeyer, Ph.d. President 4 | NICHOLS ColleGe niCHols ColleGe Mission Within a supportive community, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. to support its mission, nichols College • offers an experiential business curriculum with a strong liberal arts foundation, as well as diverse co-curricular opportunities. • integrates into the student experience programs and activities that cultivate and enhance professional skills and readiness. • develops the communication and critical thinking abilities, the ethical and cultural perspectives, and the necessary teamwork skills that are required of leaders in a global economy. eduCational oBJeCtives nichols College is a teaching institution whose primary objective 6. effectively apply technology and recognize its potential centers on the intellectual and professional development of each power in a dynamic business and professional world. student. the educational objectives of the nichols College faculty 7. evaluate how legal, economic, governmental, social, cultur- are to prepare students for meaningful careers in business, public al, historical, environmental, and technological issues service, and the professions and to take an active part in our impact business and the professions and utilize these con- culture and society by improving their skills and competencies. cepts in developing policies and implementing decisions. our graduates should be able to: 8. understand the nature of the global workplace, the nature of 1. effectively and creatively apply a variety of oral and written competition in business and the professional world, and the business and professional communication styles. diverse character of organizational structures and opera- tions in various cultural and international settings. 2. Construct a variety of critical thinking models that include qualitative and quantitative techniques, and be able to 9. appreciate the variety and types of “real world” professional analyze and solve problems using these models in an work and careers, having experienced first-hand a “real ethical context. world” learning experience that relates to a specific program of study or curriculum. 3. demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamental princi- ples of the major field of study. in particular, students major- 10. realize the personal and professional importance of life- ing in business should possess an understanding of the long learning skills and the need to base these on a broad key business functions of accounting, finance, information foundation of knowledge. technology, management, and marketing and the interaction 11. appreciate individual differences and recognize all dimen- of these concepts in the practice of business; and further, sions of diversity including ethnicity, gender, age, physical all students should be aware of and appreciate the arts and differences, sexual orientation, race, and religion. humanities and their contribution to the complete development of the well-educated citizen. 12. recognize and evaluate ethical matters as they relate to decision-making, careers in the professions, and the 4. differentiate among various modes of professional responsibility of business and government to the larger demeanor, dress, and attitude in the workplace, and to rec- society; and demonstrate a working familiarity with concepts ognize how these affect others’ perceptions of individuals. and procedures related to ethical “good practice” and 5. understand the meaning of team management and group conduct. dynamics, having developed the skills necessary to perform effectively in teams or groups, whether leading or following. 2012 – 2013 Graduate and Professional studies CATALOG | 5 General inforMationGeneral inforMation deGree oPtions MeMBersHiPs the Graduate and Professional studies department offers an academic integrity association undergraduate degree – the Bachelor of science in Business association of Collegiate Business schools and Programs administration with a specialization in General studies or a association of Governing Boards concentration in Criminal Justice Management, finance or association of independent

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