{"id":176,"date":"2018-01-17T06:10:53","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T06:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.gonzaga.edu\/takingcareofbusiness\/?p=176"},"modified":"2018-03-22T02:45:26","modified_gmt":"2018-03-22T02:45:26","slug":"spring-2018-one-credit-weekend-courses-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gonzaga.edu\/takingcareofbusiness\/2018\/01\/17\/spring-2018-one-credit-weekend-courses-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2018 One-Credit Weekend Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One-credit weekend classes for Spring 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Three ways to register:<\/p>\n<p>1. Call the Registrar&#8217;s office at 313-6592<br \/>\n2. Stop by the Registrar&#8217;s office on the second floor of College Hall<br \/>\n3. Email the Registrar at registrar@gonzaga.edu. Include your ID number and the CRN.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Business Intelligence Skills with Power BI for Excel<br \/>\n<\/strong>Ta-Tao Chuang, Professor of MIS<br \/>\nFriday, Saturday, and Sunday<br \/>\nMarch 23-25<br \/>\nFriday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br \/>\nCRN: 23162<\/p>\n<p>In the era of big data, business professionals are expected to possess knowledge and skills of data analysis to draw insights from massive data, make data-driven decisions and take action on data. The purpose of the course is to equip students with basic concepts, skills and techniques of selected technology in the rapidly expanding field to meet such expectations. While basic concepts are introduced, the pedagogical approach of the course is hands-on, project-based learning. By working on small projects in class, students will learn a set of self-service business intelligence tools (Power BI for Excel), which are built on top of Microsoft\u2019s Excel. The Power BI stack consists of four tools: Power Query: data acquisition, Power Pivot: data preparation, Power View: data visualization, Power Map: 3-D data visualization. Prerequisite: BUSN111 or familiar with Excel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Career Formation<\/strong><br \/>\nBrittany Leland, Associate Director, Career Education &amp; Experiential Engagement<br \/>\nFriday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br \/>\nApril 6-7<br \/>\nCRN: 23028<\/p>\n<p>This class is open to all undergraduate students, but specifically designed to meet the career exploration needs typical of first-year and sophomore students. It is taught to help students \u201cconnect the dots\u201d between their interests, values, skills, and academic and career options. The Ignatian pedagogical paradigm invites Gonzaga University students to experience, reflect, and act on their career formation goals. Exercises will help students think about their career goals in relationship to their academic and co-curricular experience. At the end of this course, students will be able to fully utilize career resources and services available to integrate their learning and experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communication in a Diverse World<\/strong><br \/>\nBrittany F. Harmon, Gonzaga Admissions Counselor<br \/>\nSaturday and Sunday 9 a.m. &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nApril 7-8<br \/>\nCRN: 23137<\/p>\n<p>As people in an ever expanding global community, we are constantly communicating in new contexts. This class is meant to engage in dialogue about expectations of different communication contexts including: professional communication with a prospective employer or internship opportunity, and interactions in various inter-cultural contexts. The goal? Build the skills you need to communicate successfully in any context and engage with others in a way that builds bridges and increases understanding and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leadership<br \/>\n<\/strong>Brian Newberry, Executive Director of Leadership Spokane<br \/>\nFriday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>\nApril 20-22<br \/>\nCRN: 23136<br \/>\nLeadership\u2013how business and leadership march together on fundamental and timeless leadership lessons\u2026a case study of the art and science of military success and leadership that underlies the American business juggernaut of Google, Amazon and Apple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Non-profit Management and Leadership (Non-Profit Management II)<\/strong><br \/>\nJamie Borgan, Program Director of New Leaf Transitions Bakery and Caf\u00e9<br \/>\nSaturday and Sunday 9-5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nApril 28-29<br \/>\nCRN: 23026<\/p>\n<p>There is no pre-requisite to this class. This class is the second in a three-class series on non-profit management. You can take one, two, or all three classes in the series. The first class provided an introduction to non-profits. This class will cover non-profit governance and leadership. The third class will focus on social enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Image and Reputation<br \/>\n<\/strong>Stephanie Vigil, News Anchor at KHQ-TV.<br \/>\nSaturday and Sunday 9-5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nFeb. 3-4<br \/>\nCRN: 23027<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s personal or professional, everyone has an image. You have a self-image and others have an image of you. Over time, you develop a reputation. What does your image say about you? Whether through social media, personal interaction, or word of mouth, your image and reputation can determine whether you prosper. This course is designed to support you in your endeavors to build, maintain, and even repair your personal and professional image and reputation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction to Non-Profits<\/strong><br \/>\nJamie Borgan, Program Director of New Leaf Transitions Bakery and Caf\u00e9<br \/>\nSaturday and Sunday 9-5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nFeb. 24-25<br \/>\nCRN: 23025<\/p>\n<p>This class is the first in a three-class series on non-profit management. You can take one, two, or all three classes in the series. This class will provide an introduction to non-profits, covering legal structure, a few regulatory pieces, mission and visioning, basic strategic planning, and a survey of the local non-profit sector.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One-credit weekend classes for Spring 2018. Three ways to register: 1. Call the Registrar&#8217;s office at 313-6592 2. Stop by the Registrar&#8217;s office on the second floor of College Hall 3. 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