THE HONORS PROGRAM AT ALVERNIA COLLEGE

Excellence, Interaction, Enthusiasm

Business Course Offerings

Economics Issues & Terrorism
From the World Trade Center to Wall Street—what is the overall economic impact of the terrorist attacks on both the American and the global economy? Students will research how the terrorist attack on America has impacted the stock market, the job market and the federal budget. This class will investigate what economic theory can teach us about strategies for winning the war on terrorism. This is an opportunity to learn about a topic that relates directly to your life today. Freedom is never free!!!

Leaders: Born, Made and Portrayed
The theme of this course is Leadership. In this course we will explore the many dimensions of leadership in teams of its creation and emergence in individuals and its enactment. The essential question of “are leaders born or made” will help guide an examination of the characteristics of individuals and situations which interact to impact the development of good leaders. In addition, we will explore how leaders are portrayed in the media and in popular and classis literature. In order to apply the knowledge gained in class and to share to enable a sharing of that knowledge with fellow classmates, students will choose a leader to analyze and present for their final project.

Ethics and Leadership
In this course students will examine the factors that contribute to strong and ethical leadership by reviewing the major theories of leadership, analyzing leadership challenges and crises in the contemporary business environment, and reflecting on their own experience with leadership. Students will use case study methodology to analyze leaders who exemplify strength and moral leadership, and those who illustrate the tragedy with neither or both are present. Each student will complete a project based on a leadership analysis.

Peace and Justice
Through a series of lectures, research, and service learning experiences, the Peace and Justice course will explore a variety of themes that explore contemporary issues such as war, justice, poverty, globalization, and the Franciscan response to these critical issues. An integral part of the course will be participation in the Peace and Justice Conference scheduled for April 7-8, 2005.

Greed and Corporation
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Freud and Justice in the Workplace
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For More Information, Contact:
Dr. Victoria Williams, Director of the Honors Program
Francis Hall 406
Office Phone (610) 796-5511
Victoria.williams@alvernia.edu

Updated: October 12, 2006

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