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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 |
4451 |
Supply Chain Management (3) |
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This course presents an
overview of supply operations of the organization and management of the
distribution process from supplier to end user. Topics covered include:
materials procurement policies and procedures, supply and distribution
processes, development of materials specifications and statements of work,
procedures for materials sourcing on a global scale, competitive bidding,
price/cost analysis, and electronic procurement methods.
Prerequisite: MGT 3373. |
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MGT |
4452 |
Supply Chain Management Information Systems (3) |
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This course presents a
study of the planning and control systems used to manage the flow of
products and services along the supply chain. Topics include: master
scheduling, materials requirements planning (MRPI and MRPII), enterprise
resource planning (ERP), inventory management and e-commerce.
Prerequisite: MGT 4451. |
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MGT |
4453 |
Supply Chain Strategy (3) |
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This is a capstone course
that integrates those supply chain techniques and principles essential for
achieving sustainable competitive advantage in a global marketplace. Topics
covered include: design and structure of the global supply chain,
relationships among supply chain members, supplier selection, contract
administration, electronic commerce and international shipping regulations
and procedures.
Prerequisites: MGT 4465,
4451, 4452. |
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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. |
