courses: management 

Management Courses

- course is a part of the e-Business and SCM program.
MGMT1000 Business Orientation (1)
Business Orientation is designed to assist the student in adjusting to the University Community and to acquaint the student with the business environment as an integral part of educational development.
MGMT3010 Management and Organization Behavior (3)
Effective management is a key success factor in commerce. This course focuses on the principles of managing both organizations and employees in today's global environment. Course topics range from planning for effectiveness to the implementation of the plans, and include: organization goals, organization structure, motivation, leadership, communication, group dynamics, ethics, and managing change. Prerequisite: ECON2020.
MGMT3020 Operations Management (3)

An overview of the basic principles, concepts, and analytical tools involved in the design, operation, and control of operations that produce goods and services, with an emphasis on the efficient use of resources. Prerequisites: Junior Standing, ECON2040, MGMT3010.
MGMT3030 Management of Service Organizations (3)
Decision making in service operations such as health care and delivery, food/restaurant, hotel/motel, banking and finance, transportation, leisure, and government. Both conceptual framework and application of management techniques to problems peculiar to service organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT3010.
MGMT3040 Introduction to Management Science (3)
Application of quantitative methods used in business decision making. Topical application areas will be drawn from all areas of business, industry, and government, including: accounting, finance, information system, investment portfolio analysis, human resources management, production of goods and services in manufacturing and service operations, and quality management. Prerequisites: ECON2040, MGMT3010.
MGMT3200 Entrepreneurship-New Venture Creation and Management (3)
Managerial and business theory functions and processes applied to small business. Emphasis will be given to problems and practices peculiar to the establishment and operation of small business enterprises. Opportunities, hazards, strategies, and objectives will be analyzed from broad managerial and specific functional aspects. Case studies, research, selected presentation by small business owners and other teaching methodologies will be used. Prerequisites: Senior standing, completion of core junior level business courses, MG 301.
MGMT3240/MGMT3250 Business Consulting and Entrepreneurship I and II (3,3)
Opportunities for consulting with small business or generating prospects and plans for new enterprises. Provides experience that extends and solidifies what is learned in the classroom and allows students trial and error experiences in a relatively protected environment. Lectures and discussion, but emphasis on problem solution by the student. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, MGMT3010, MGMT3200. (NOTE: MGMT3240 is prerequisite to MGMT3250).
MGMT3500 E-Business Models (3)

This course is a survey of the dynamic business issues surrounding the development and emergent patterns of the electronic commercialization in the global marketplace. Included is an overview of internet development and security. Leveraging new technologies to enhance business processes, unique characteristics of e-marketing, and the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in conducting e-business. Prerequisites: MGMT3010, MKTG3010, BISI3230. Cross-listed with MK 350.
MGMT3550: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems (3)

Planning and control systems for product and service flows in the supply chain. . Extended ERP- the management of inter-enterprise business processes like Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management as well as analytical applications. Integration of management, sales, marketing, finance, operations, e-business technology to create a true customer-focused strategy in Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) markets. Prerequisite: MGMT3500; MGMT3020 may be taken as a pre-requisite or concurrently.
MGMT4020 Quality Management (3)

An integrated study of quality issues in the entire supply chain. The course will emphasize the continuous improvement of business processes, as well as the design, establishment, evaluation, and improvement of quality systems in the supply chain. Issues on Quality System Certification to meet industry and international standards shall also be addressed. Prerequisite: MGMT3020, Cross-listed with MKTG4020.
MGMT4030 Human Resources Management (3)
A course which focuses on an analysis of the policies, procedures, practices, and regulations relevant to attracting, retaining, and directing a competent work force. Topics include employee recruitment and selection, job analysis, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance appraisal, and labor relations. Special attention will be paid to the relevant federal laws and regulations. Prerequisite: MGMT301.
MGMT4040 Organization Theory (3)
Theoretical foundations for the study and analysis of organizations including theory development and important research findings. Examines aspects of various systems and behavior. Emphasis will be on the dynamics, efficiency and effectiveness of organizational systems. Prerequisite: MGMT3010.
MGMT4050 Organization Behavior (3)
Theoretical foundations for the study and analysis of human behavior in complex social organizations and of related managerial problems and challenges. A study of management and behavioral science concepts. Techniques and research as applied toward increasing human productivity and individual and group satisfaction in organizational settings. Prerequisite: MGMT3010.
MGMT4060 Special Topics in Management (3)
Research into selected areas of management. Prerequisite: MGMT3010 and approval of the instructor.
MGMT4070 Industrial Relations (3)
Labor relations, federal legislation, and the collective bargaining process; case studies and arbitration cases in public and private sectors; impact of collective bargaining on the economy, union-management problems and opportunities in both the public and private sector. Prerequisite: MGMT3010.
MGMT4090 Human Resource Planning and Evaluation (Manpower Management Practices) (3)
Forecasting future human resource needs based on organizational strategies and personal objectives. Performing management and other job audits to assess strengths and weaknesses of organizational posture formulating and administering basic policies in human resources management and development; development of comprehensive administrative processes, decision making systems, and evaluation processes. Prerequisite: MGMT4030.
MGMT4100 Compensation Administration (3)
Research, review, and application of job evaluation and other methodologies as a basis for establishing and controlling personnel, equitable wage, salary, and benefit programs. Included will be a review of relevant theories, methods, and practices; case analysis; review of current and pending legislation and projection of future compensation plans. Prerequisites: MGMT3010, MGMT4030.
MGMT4110 Operative Supervision (3)
Operation (goods and services supervision with emphasis on objectives, planning, organizing, scheduling, directing, and controlling work operations. Learning theory, employee development and training, use of resources, methods performance measurement, evaluation, and human problems will be stressed. Prerequisite: MGMT3010.
MGMT4120 International Business Management (3)
Analysis of managerial and business theory functions and processes practiced by multinational firms. A study of the products and services, strategies, objectives, policies and organizational structures of enterprises operating in various social, economical, political, and cultural environments. Cases, research, and other teaching methodologies will be employed. Prerequisites: Senior Standing; MGMT3010.
MGMT4170 Seminar-Contemporary Management Innovations and Entrepreneurship (3)
This course examines selected contemporary topics, management innovations, controversial issues and problem areas related to management and entrepreneurship in a global business environment. Research and review of key creative managerial innovations that revitalize dying enterprises, create new enterprises, greatly enhance products, service, profitability and growth. Prerequisites: MGMT3010 and Senior standing.
MGMT4190 Collective Bargaining (3)
Analysis of collective bargaining processes, procedures, legislation in private and public sector organizations. Review of current and future implications for management. Prerequisite: ECON2020.
MGMT4250 Leadership (3)
This course is a broad survey of theories of leadership with primary focus on contemporary models and the specific contexts within which leadership behaviors occur. It will examine the different mix of personal, interpersonal, technical, and conceptual skills and competencies required of leaders (a) at the supervisory, managerial, and executive levels, (b) within different organizational frameworks such as industry, academia, governmental, non-profit, and the military, and (c) within the context of the rapidly changing 21st century political, economic and technological environment. Prerequisite: MGMT3010.
MGMT4500 Business Strategy and Policy (3)
A course which integrates the student's knowledge of business functional area disciplines into analysis and solution of managerial and business problems. Corporate strategies, objectives, policies, ethical dilemmas, business problems, functional areas and managerial decision making are examined utilizing case studies. Particular emphasis is placed on operating in a global business environment. Prerequisites: Satisfactorily completed all other core business courses.
MGMT4600 Supply Chain Strategy (3)

Planning and design of systems for goods and service flows in supply chain. Integrated supply chain strategies synthesizing supply management, production, logistics, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Use of e-business in the integration, control, and execution of business processes in the supply chain. Prerequisites: MKTG4400 and MKTG4300.
MGMT4800 and MGMT4810 Internship (3, 3)
College of Business Internships are designed to provide students supervised practical learning experiences in government, business or industry. Formal proposals, project objectives, and learning plans must be reviewed and approved by the department head. Student activity and progress must be monitored, evaluated and graded by an assigned full-time faculty member. Each course is three credit hours. Prerequisites: Students must be approved by the department head to enroll in each course and must have full admission to the upper division in the College of Business. Specific course requirements are available from the College's Office of the Associate Dean.
MGMT4990 Independent Study in Business (1-3)
A course which allows outstanding students to investigate, in depth, approved business topics of the students' choice. Studies will be coordinated by a senior member of the departmental faculty. Prerequisite: Approval by Department Head before registering.
 
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