Seminars
About the Program
Unique! Current! Informative! These are key adjectives that describe the wide range of seminars which we teach at Concordia University. If you are looking to hone your skills, look no further. Concordia's seminars offer you in-depth and interactive study that can improve your knowledge in selected subjects and help you become more productive.
All seminars are taught by professors possessing professional experience and superb knowledge in their field. Classes meet on the Concordia University campus in Portland on Friday and Saturday (from 5 pm to 9 pm on Friday and from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday).
While each seminar has its own content and format, they may include speakers, panels and a variety of interactive group projects. So, one can enroll in a single seminar or enroll in a series of seminars. Early registration is encouraged since courses may close due to enrollment limits. No meals are provided with tuition, however, the dining hall is open Fridays 5 pm to 6:30 pm and on Saturdays 11 am to 1 pm and again from 5 pm to 6 pm for your convenience.
College Credit
If you choose to receive baccalaureate or graduate - level credit for the seminars, you must register in advance for the course through the registrar's office.
You can also register on-line during open registration times.
Undergraduate seminars are listed with a SOM 451 prefix
Graduate level seminars are listed with a SOM 551 prefix
Seminar Descriptions
School of Management Seminars
SOM 451 and 551
Spring 2010
Negotiations
Cecil Reinke
April 9-10
More and more corporations, individuals, and non-profit organizations are becoming involved in situations in which they find themselves having to negotiate with outside parties (e.g., consumer organizations, environmental regulatory agencies, environmental actions groups, etc.). This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of negotiating and how to be an effective negotiator.
Summer 2010
Prior Learning Assessment
Becky Bush
May 15
Students in select B.S. programs have the opportunity to receive academic credit for skills and knowledge acquired and used outside the classroom. PLA requires the student to articulate and document those skills and knowledge in competence essays following nationally structured standards. To get started, students participate in BA/HCA 299, an introductory seminar. PLA is designed for those who work well independently who have substantial "realworld" experience. For more information, see the PLA coordinator in the School of Management.
Conflict Resolution
Cecil Reinke
May 21-22
As our society becomes more cognizant of potential pollutants and their effect on humans and the environment, the cry by all points of view for active participation in the decision-making process often quickly polarizes the individuals, corporations, or non-profit organizations involved. This can cause both internal and external conflict. Managing this conflict is critically important. This course looks at various methods/theories for managing conflict in the environmental context in an effort to provide a framework for ultimate resolution.
Leadership Challenge
Doug Denton
July 23-24
Determine your own leadership style by:
- studying leaders
- using exercise to demonstrate different leadership styles
- lecture
- videos
- discussions
You will not be bored and you will not sit in a chair all day. This class requires active participation from each member.
Fall 2010
Personal Finance
Chris Magana
September 10-11
This seminar is designed to teach the basic to intermediate concepts and principles that all people need to be financially successful in an increasingly complex financial world.
Students will increase their understanding of personal finance concepts and principles.
Students will develop critical thinking skills with respect to financial planning concepts.
Students will learn about compound interest.
Students will apply the knowledge gained to their personal financial situation.
Students will learn how use credit responsibly, efficiently invest and make better financial decision
Project Management
Kathy Christiansen
Oct 8-9
This seminar provides an overview of project management concepts and metrics using the same process model as that used in the Harvard Business School: Defining and Organizing the Project; Planning the Project; and Tracking and Managing the Project.
Storytelling in Business
John Szczepanski
Oct 29-30
From boardrooms to showrooms, stories inspire and motivate. As marketers, we engage in a craft as old as human culture itself. This course explores the structures, themes and imagery of storytelling as they apply to the disciplines of marketing research and promotion. Guest speakers will illustrate examples of storytelling in their work, and students will learn and practice techniques to help better connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Cecil Reinke
November 12-13
Litigation has proven to be a highly costly and ineffective manner for resolving conflicts. Accordingly, a number of alternative procedures to resolve disputes short of litigation have developed. This course reviews some of the procedures (e.g., mini-trial, mediation, arbitration, etc.) and explains their appropriateness and limitations.
Prior Learning Assessment
Becky Bush
Sept 11
Students in select B.S. programs have the opportunity to receive academic credit for skills and knowledge acquired and used outside the classroom. PLA requires the student to articulate and document those skills and knowledge in competence essays following nationally structured standards. To get started, students participate in BA/HCA 299, an introductory seminar. PLA is designed for those who work well independently who have substantial "realworld" experience. For more information, see the PLA coordinator in the School of Management.
Health and Human Services Seminars
HHS 451 and 551
Minority Health Issues
B Archer
April 9-10