Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WCUN-0019
Organization:
Western CUNA Management School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
162 hours taken in 2-week sessions over 3 summers. In addition, students complete 2 major research projects, the first between year 1 and year 2 and the second between year 2 and year 3. Additionally, there are out of class service-learning activities dur
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Public Speaking
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Strategic Management
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Applied Leadership
Graduate 3 Managerial Finance
Graduate 3 Managerial Accounting
Graduate 3 Project Management
The total number of hours recommended for completing the Western CUNA Management School is three semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, six semester hours in the upper-division baccalaureate degree category, and nine semester hours in the graduate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide credit union personnel with advanced education, technical skills, and knowledge related to the management and leadership of financial institutions.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply strategic management principles to the administration of financial institutions.
  • Understand and respond appropriately and strategically to the economic environment.
  • Utilize financial management principles and techniques to assess credit unions' current and projected future conditions.
  • Articulate the value of credit unions to members, and explain the historic, ethical and legal foundation of credit union differentiation in the financial services industry
  • Comprehend and comply with current legal thinking in business and employment law
  • Identify appropriate and effective political advocacy avenues to support credit union members
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge in the management of human resources
  • Implement modern project management and change management techniques to oversee a business endeavor
  • Display critical thinking skills to solve problems and develop strategic business solutions through the integrated use of qualitative and quantitative tools from across multiple disciplines
  • Create and evaluate a multi-year strategic plan for a financial institution
  • Access a network of peer and senior credit union professionals able and willing to assist in their professional development
  • Effectively present and communicate both orally and in writing

General Topics:

  • Accounting
  • Business Ethics, Business Law
  • Communications
  • Corporate strategy
  • Credit Union History and Philosophy
  • Credit Union Operations
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Project Management
  • Technology
  • Leadership
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials