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MGT |
3371 |
Principles of Management (3) |
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An introduction to management functions, principles, and techniques. The course includes a discussion of planning, organizing, influencing through leadership, and control within the organization.
Prerequisites: ECO 2252. |
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MGT |
3373 |
Operations Management (3) |
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A study of how organizational processes add value as they convert inputs to outputs. Topics covered include the strategic relationship of operations with other functional organizations, value chain concepts, quantitative methods of operations, including forecasting models, inventory models, statistical process control, process models and project management methods. The course also provides a review of current supply chain philosophies such as JIT, MRP, and EOQ inventory management methods.
Prerequisites: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
3375 |
Human Resource Management (3) |
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A survey of the major activities of human resource management function including recruiting, selection, placement, training, compensation, employee representation, and current issues. A prerequisite for 4000-level HRM courses.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4460 |
Introduction to Project Management (3) |
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This course provides an introduction to essential principles governing effective project management and an application of tools and techniques that can be applied to defining projects, establishing task structure, planning and budgeting, managing of resources to achieve the project objectives, and post-project evaluation.
Prerequisites:MGT 3371 and MGT 3373. |
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MGT |
4471 |
Organizational Development (3) |
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Examines the various applied behavioral science approaches to handling and managing change in organizations. Topics discussed include the theory, values, and approaches to organizational development, planned change, work styles, and interpersonal analysis.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4472 |
Organizational Behavior (3) |
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A study of individual and group behavior in business organizations.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4473 |
Labor Law and Collective Bargaining (3) |
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A study of court decisions, national labor and employment laws, administrative regulations, and procedures of the National Labor Relations Board that guide effective approaches to collective bargaining and labor relations.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4474
Business and Society (3) |
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Focuses on the interrelationships which exist between business organizations and the environment in which they operate. Significant relationships of business and society in the past, present, and probable future will be examined. General areas discussed include business ethics, social responsibility, and relationships with government, education, and labor unions.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4475
Small Business Management (3) |
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Detailed analysis of the creation and management of small business entities. The dynamics of operating small businesses successfully is presented. Emphasizes entrepreneurial opportunities, new venture processes, and managerial activities needed for the successful operation of small business.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4476
Strategic Management (3) |
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Capstone course for business majors. Integrates knowledge, skills, and concepts acquired in all business courses taken. Requires students to analyze various corporations, determine threats and opportunities posed by the external environment as well as the firm’s strengths and weaknesses, formulate strategic plans for firms, and determine how these plans should be implemented.
Prerequisites: Senior standing; completion of or concurrent enrollment in remaining business core courses.
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MGT |
4478
International Management (3) |
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A survey and analysis of topics important to successfully managing internationalized business operations. Included in the course are considerations of environmental analysis, modes of entry, planning and cross-cultural issues in directing, decision-making, organizing and staffing operations in multinational enterprises.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4479
Management Seminar (3) |
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Analysis of current problems and issues in management.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4480
Technology and Innovation Management (3) |
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The course investigates the strategic implications of technology and innovation for manufacturing and service organizations that operate in dynamically changing environments. The course provides a comprehensive study of leading-edge product and process technologies, emerging organizational and social issues that influence the adoption of technology, methods for forecasting future trends in technology, and current concepts and methods for managing technology and motivating innovation.
Prerequisite: MGT 3373. |
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MGT |
4481
Staffing (3) |
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Addresses theory, principles, practices, and legal requirements for effective recruitment, selection, and promotion in organizational settings.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4482
Managing Health, Safety and Diversity (3) |
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This course addresses the theory, practice and legal requirements in managing employee health, safety, and cultural diversity in organizational settings.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4483
Human Resource Development (3) |
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Theory and practice in human resource training and development applied to organizational settings.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4485
Performance Appraisal and Compensation (3) |
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Addresses theory, principles, practices, and legal requirements linking effective performance management and compensation and benefit systems in organizational settings.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
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MGT |
4490
Total Quality Management (3) |
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An overview of the strategies and means used by leading companies throughout the world to obtain outstanding quality results and strong competitive positions. Focuses on the continuous improvement of quality of product and service, and the resulting benefits in reduced costs, increased productivity, and higher levels of customer satisfaction.
Prerequisites: MGT 3373 and QM 3341. |
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MGT |
4496
Selected Topics in HR (3) |
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An in-depth study of a broad range of human resource management topics. Individual investigations and reporting are emphasized in seminar fashion. Focus on a topic of a timely nature and/or special interest.
Prerequisite: MGT 3371. |
