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Colorado State Pueblo Organizational Theory (SOC432) Review - rebel100 - 08-23-2011
Finished this one a few weeks ago of all six of the Independent Studies courses I have taken this one stands apart.
It wasn't hard per se but contact with the instructor and getting grades back seemed to be a real chore. I would take something else unless I had to have Organizational Theory, and if you do have to take it, understand that you will need extra time for grades.
The course was very straightforward. It's essentially a survey of the various metaphores used to describe an organization; machine, political, organic, etc... there are 8 "quizzes" that are open book, self paced, and very straightforward. Quizzes account for 33% of grade. A book report on an organizational theory topic is required for another 33% of your grade. Be sure to use plenty of references back to the text for your book report, professor likes that. Finally you apply one of the metaphores to your business or the organization of your choosing. worth another 33% of the final grade.
Books were rediculously cheap, I think I spent $30 total via Amazon.com.
The Instructor just seemed very busy and pre-occupied, but he did manage to get it all graded, I got an "A" and I have no real complaints. Like all the CSU classes this one was $459 bucks plus the books.
CSU was, as always, just over the top in customer service. I can't say enough positive things about the front office...extraordinary customer service!
Colorado State Pueblo Organizational Theory (SOC432) Review - Merlin - 08-24-2011
Congrats on another "A" and thanks for the review! I'm still thinking of taking that class myself, but probably not for a few more months at least.
Colorado State Pueblo Organizational Theory (SOC432) Review - rebel100 - 08-24-2011
Hey Merlin,
This was a very doable course, It really added to my ability to speak intelligably about Organizational Theory. It's a great fit for your course strategy. Just know your gonna be pretty much on your own for completion of the coursework...of course, thats's why they call it "independent studies".
LMK if you want the books as we discussed.
Colorado State Pueblo Organizational Theory (SOC432) Review - MISin08 - 08-25-2011
Thanks for the feedback! I like the subject matter and continually ask myself if I want to take this class "just because".
Phillip
Colorado State Pueblo Organizational Theory (SOC432) Review - burbuja0512 - 08-25-2011
Rebel, I really like that you're posting these reviews. People may not comment a lot, but when someone does have questions, a quick forum search will pull up your info and I believe that it will be very helpful for forum members and lurkers alike!
Colorado State Pueblo Organizational Theory (SOC432) Review - rebel100 - 08-25-2011
burbuja0512 Wrote:Rebel, I really like that you're posting these reviews. People may not comment a lot, but when someone does have questions, a quick forum search will pull up your info and I believe that it will be very helpful for forum members and lurkers alike!
I hope so
I think I found out about CSU through an answer someone (geezer maybe?) gave in regards to a post, without this forum I would never have heard of their program.