An overview of Project Management theory, with examples from academic and credit union sector projects. Provides tools and techniques for project definition, goal creation, budgeting, timeline planning, risk analysis, team-building, tracking and managing the project, and project post-review and analysis. This course provides the foundation for the service-learning project portions of the WCMS curriculum. All …
This course analyzes the foundations of finance with emphasis on credit union management. Key topics include valuation of assets and liabilities, risk and risk management, understanding financial statements and key accounting ratios. Financial Management II is designed for students with previous training and/or responsibilities in finance and allocates more class time to current credit union …
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A first course on the fundamentals of economics and modern market economies. Explores the principles of micro and macroeconomics, including the role of supply and demand in a market economy, the determination of interest rates, and the estimation of present value and decision making across time. The course also explores how economic conditions affect credit …
This course explores the history and business structure of credit unions and cooperatives. What is the societal role of nonprofit cooperatives and why are U.S. credit unions are tax exempt? The course explores the historical roots and modern mandate of credit union’s mandates to serve the underserved.
This course helps students discover the elements of a strategic market position. Students will understand the dynamics of strategy and develop the strategic management position for a credit union.
This course prepares students to use the skills from their first year of WCMS to analyze the strategic position of their credit union. Project I exposes students to the major functional areas of their credit union and assists them in developing the skills to explain the strategic interaction between these areas for credit union operation.
This course presents the elements of effective communication with application to appropriate writing styles for business. Students will develop appropriate communication styles to use when working with colleagues using various technological means.
This course provides an introduction to business law from a practical legal standpoint, drawing from credit union experience. This course will focus on corporate and business law, establish a foundation for contract and tort law, and provide an introduction to human resources.
This course covers the basic principles of organizational behavior and management, including how individuals make decisions and motivate others, how to influence groups, and how to exert leadership throughout an organization.
Uses psychology research to understand personal and interpersonal motivation and decision-making. Students will explore their own personal management style and the styles of others. How must incentive structures change to motivate individuals with different psychological profiles.