If you have registered for a Spring 2007 CSUN course through Open University and want to add or drop a class (and receive a 65 percent refund) or change the basis of grading without special permission, Feb. 16 is the last day for doing so. Instructions are available online.
When it goes online in this fall, CSUN's Distance Learning Global Master's Degree in Knowledge Management, whose faculty features KM experts from around the world, will be the only distance program in the nation that focuses solely on the discipline of knowledge management. Early applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed for acceptance on February 28. To ensure your place, apply online now. For additional information, contact barb.frye@csun.edu or (818) 677-6406.
CSUN's College of Business and Economics and The Tseng College of Extended Learning are launching a master of science degree-program for those employed in the field of taxation who may require an advanced degree to achieve their career goals. The program prepares students to be professional tax advisers and consultants. For information, visit the Taxation Web site or contact Rafi Efrat at (818) 677-3967 or Rafael.efrat@csun.edu.
The Tseng College has four new post-baccalaureate university certificate programs for post-degree professionals starting this year. Three – Nonprofit Management (coming Fall 2007), Performance Measurement and Productivity (coming Fall 2007) and Urban Studies and Planning (coming Summer 2007) – are on-campus programs. The fourth program – Instructional Design and Adult Development (classes start Aug. 23; final application deadline, if space is available, is April 30) – is an online program. For information on the on-campus programs, contact Henrik Minassians at (818) 677-4618 or henrik.minassians@csun.edu. For information on the online IDAD program, visit the Web link above or contact Barb Frye at (818) 677-6404 or barb.frye@csun.edu.
The following Tseng College professional development and test-preparation classes will be starting soon. Click on the links for full descriptions.
Human Resources Management
Performance Management – 10 Tuesdays, Feb. 27-May 15, 7-9:50 p.m. (No class meetings April 3 and 10.)
Employee Retention Strategies – 6 Mondays, March 5-April 23, Thursdays, Feb. 22-May 10, 7-9:50 p.m. (No class meetings April 2 and 9.)
Lean Operations
Introduction to Lean Operations – 9 Wednesdays, March 14-May 16, 6-8:50 p.m. (No class meeting April 4.)
Process Improvement, Quality and Scheduling in Lean Operations – 10 Tuesdays, March 13-May 29, 6-8:50 p.m. (No class meetings April 3 and May 22.)
Real Estate Appraisal
Standards of Professional Practice – The 15-Hour National USPAP Course ? 2 Saturdays, March 10 and 17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Test Preparation
CBEST – For April 14 exam: three Saturdays, March 17, 24 and 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
CSET – For March 17 exam: six meetings ? three Mondays and three Wednesdays ? Feb. 26-March 14, 7-10 p.m.
GRE – Four Saturdays, March 17, 24 and 31 and April 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (No class meeting April 7.)
Though some government offices and schools are closed on Mon., Feb. 19, CSUN remains open and classes will be held as usual.
March 9 is "staff development day" for Tseng College employees. All Extended Learning offices will be closed that day, but Extended Learning classes will meet as usual.
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