European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 9, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                We it i t ,7 it 1 ref a f _ 1 jul t r j h a v i a a a % Vej i to k i t v s i West business administration master of arts . The  in business administration prepares students to meet the challenges of changing organizational environments. Designed to enhance the career goals of managers the program provides comprehensive training in analytical skills. Strategic planning policy implementation and evaluation Are fundamental elements of courses in accounting finance marketing International business and human resources. Case studies experiential exercises and simulation provide opportunities to apply knowledge gained. Students May begin the program during any term. Prerequisite requirements can be met with traditional and a nontraditional learning experiences such As military training work experience standardized examinations or subsequent course work. Students and graduates Are employed in the military x government and Industry. Typical positions include advertising and Market research managers budget officers Industrial relations directors financial analysts production managers and personnel directors. Six management information systems master of science . The . In management information systems prepares students to play instrumental roles in organizations seeking to enhance the Quality and effectiveness of information processes. Students take courses in software structures database management management analysis and information systems design and policy. Case studies research and design projects reinforce theoretical concepts Learned in the classroom. The practicum provides students with experience in analysing designing implementing and evaluating information systems. Although an undergraduate background in business or computers is helpful to meet prerequisites adult students often have professional experience or expertise that can fulfil these requirements. A special course 1nss 500 introduction to information system Sis designed to help prepare students for Success in the . Program. According to Forbes Magazine management information systems is a major growth area for the �?T90s and beyond. Students and graduates Are employed in such positions As management information system specialist systems manager consultant and system analyst in military government business and Industry. 0 0 f of Loti a amp it a a a �"-1 a t  administration master of arts . The . In Public administration prepares students for administrative policy making and analytical positions in government and in private organizations that work with the Public sector. The program provides the student with a Basic understanding of management and applies these concepts to National state and local governments. Core courses include organizational behaviour planning quantitative methods human resources and research. To provide professionals with an understanding of issues related to Public service additional courses focus on Public finance Public budgeting Public policy analysis and intergovernmental relations. Estimates from the department of labor indicate a growing trend in Public sector positions especially at the state and local Levels. Students and graduates Are employed in Public sector managerial positions in such settings As budget units Supply centers Public relations departments Trade associations health care agencies and non profit organizations. Individuals in technical Fields will also Benefit from an advanced degree in Public  and personnel services Iva Stem f education . The . In counselling and personnel services provides students with the theoretical and practical foundations needed to work professionally As Counselor. Using preventive developmental and remedial approaches the program emphasizes multicultural awareness and effective individual and environmental interventions. Students develop the knowledge and skills to work with career transitions school and interpersonal difficulties chemical dependency aids life crises and other situational adjustment problems. The four term supervised practicum with clients in Community agencies is a Cornerstone of the counselling program. Students and graduates Are employed in a Range of settings and serve a clientele diverse in age gender and economic status. Settings include Community agencies business Industry government agencies Public and private career counselling services drug and alcohol counselling centers correctional programs and aging centers. A fax $ Quot it  j. C n 1 Ai f