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FEATURES
This nationally recognized corporate governance and ethics
online training course employs a stakeholder management framework, emphasizing business'
social and ethical responsibilities to both external and internal stakeholder groups. A
twin theme of business ethics illustrates how ethical or moral considerations are included
the public issues facing organizations and the decision making process of managers. This
online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major colleges and
universities.
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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS
- Corporate Control Strategies
- Corporate Risk Management
- Corporate Ethics and Management Assurances
- Internal Control Framework and Control Models
- Corporate Citizenship and Accountability
- Corporate Governance
- Best Practice in Internal Control
- Corporate Public Policy and Affairs
- International Issues
- Corporate Fraud
- Issues Management and Crisis Management
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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
A 70% or better must be achieved in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
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PDF BROCHURE
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
There are no specific prerequisites for this program; although, a Business related degree is recommended, but not required.
This course is intended for business professionals seeking to further their education.>
PC REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Computer Requirements
Windows
- Supported operating systems are Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 Pro, XP Home, and XP Pro. Pentium Processor with 200 MHz clock speed. (Recommended: At least a Pentium II Processor with 266 MHz clock speed, or similar processor standard such as Cyrix 333.) Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 7.02. QuickTime 5.x and its browser plug-in (available free from apple.com). 32 MB RAM (Recommended: At least 64 MB) Mouse Video display capable of 256 colors (16-bit color recommended) and 800 x 600 resolution
- Sound card with 8-bit audio capabilities
Macintosh
- Mac OS 8.6 604 processor with 180 MHz processor speed Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 7.02. QuickTime 5.x and its browser plug-in (available free from apple.com). 64mb System RAM - 24mb free Mouse
- Video display capable of 256 colors (16-bit color recommended) and 800 x 600 resolution.
Both Windows and Macintosh
- Your browser must accept cookies
- You may need Acrobat Reader
- Some of the links in MBA Primer will open files that require that your browser have access to the plug-in for the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Tom A. Colvin , MCR Capital Advisors, LLP
Tom Colvin has over fifteen years of financial services experience, most with Accenture (Andersen Consulting), working primarily with banking institutions in front office sales and back office operations for both retail and commercial banking, capital markets, trade finance, treasury management, customer service support centers, human resources, information technology and marketing. Mr. Colvin's expertise in business architecture and process optimization has included work with bank mergers and acquisitions, S&L closures, customer relationship management strategy, information technology strategy and operations site consolidations, as well as project and program management.
Mr. Colvin's firm, MCR Capital Advisors, LLP, was established to address the needs of owner-managed businesses typically requiring financial consulting, strategic planning, capital advisory and merger & acquisition assistance. MCR has strong expertise having worked directly in Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Communications and Professional Services businesses. To learn more about his firm, please visit at www.mcrcapital.com.
Mr. Colvin earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana Tech University and an MBA in finance from Texas Christian University. He is a part-time George Mason University, OCPE, Gatlin instructor.
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1. How do I register for a Gatlin online course?
Gatlin does not offer courses directly to the public. It offers courses through
George Mason University and other colleges and universities. Please contact our office at 703-993-2113 or
click here for more information
or to register for a course.
2. How much do Gatlin online courses cost?
To view the prices for all Gatlin courses that are offered by George Mason
University, please click here.
3. Why do I have to take Gatlin courses through a participating school?
That is the only way Gatlin Education Services offers its courses. They do not deal
directly with the public.
4. Do I have to travel to register for or to attend a Gatlin online course?
All Gatlin courses are delivered entirely online, so you do not have to go to a
class or travel to a school. Please contact our office at 703-993-2113 or
click here for more information
or to register for a course.
5. How long does it take to complete a Gatlin course?
All of our Gatlin courses are asynchronous. You can start and finish the course at
your own pace. Most courses are designed to be completed within 180 days. You may request an extension if you think
you will need more time to complete a course. Please contact us at 703-993-2113 or
click here if you have any
questions or if you would like to register for a course.
6. Do I have to buy additional materials?
Please refer to the green Included Materials box located on the upper right hand side of this page. If materials are included in this course, they will be shipped by Gatlin to you via UPS ground service after you have registered for a course.
7. Can I get financial aid for Gatlin courses?
George Mason University offers financial assistance through the Sallie Mae Training
Loan Program for qualifying students. Call 703-993-2113 for more information. GES also provides a loan opportunity
for students (www.collegeloanapplication.com).
8. What happens when I complete the course?
If you obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater in a course, we will award you
a George Mason University certificate of completion.
9. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a George Mason University, OCPE, Gatlin facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (by e-mail or by telephone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
10. What are the system requirements in order to take an online course?
Please see the "PC requirements" section listed for individual courses.
11. When can I start the course?
You can register for a course at any time.
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