| 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 ecommerce.
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, decisionmaking,
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. |
