Management Courses (MNGT)
MNGT 141: Introduction to Business (3) A
survey course to acquaint students with functions performed by business and the
part business activities play in our economy as a whole. Designed to give
familiarity with common business practices and terminology. This course is not
open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in three or more
courses in business or economics.
MNGT 201: Survey of Management (3) A survey of the management process; emphasis upon management techniques
and factors basic to various fields of business, industrial, and public
organizations. This course is designed to apply the management process
to the specific interests of all associate degree candidates and
four-year non-business majors. (Not open to College of Business majors in
baccalaureate programs.) Prereq: sophomore standing, PSY 201, or consent
of instructor.
MNGT 305:
Principles of Management (3) A study of the principles of management
theory and practice in organizations, with emphasis placed on the
challenges of management in a diverse and complex environment. Prereq: ACCT 201, 202*, ECON
208, 209*, PSY 201, and junior standing. (Courses marked * may be taken
concurrently with MNGT 305.)
MNGT 315:
Management of Organizational Behavior (3) A study of behavior of
individuals and groups within organizations and of the organization
itself. Intended to develop in managers a greater awareness of the
problems and opportunities in managing human resource in organizations.
Specific emphasis is placed on the development of managerial skills. Prereq: MNGT 201
or 305.
MNGT 341: Human Resource Management (3) The staff work required in planning and controlling the personnel
functions in businesses and the personnel responsibilities of line
executives. Emphasis is placed upon principles and procedures relative
to selection, placement, training of employees, employees’ services,
morale, wages, and hours. Prereq: MNGT 201 or 305.
MNGT 352: Entrepreneurship Ideation and Innovation (3) This course focuses on the generation, testing, evaluation, and refinement of ideas. Innovation processes that focus on idea development, idea selection, and commercialization of ideas will also be examined. Exploration of the process and stages of creating an innovative new venture will provide the context for discussing the interrelationships among ideation, innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurial thinking. Prereq: Junior Standing.
MNGT 353: Entrepreneurship Feasibility Analysis (3) This course examines factors that determine viability of a business venture and rewards of innovation. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment of market opportunity, the strategic position a prospective firm will fill, how a prospective firm will operate, the main risks a prospective firm may face. An overview of the factors that affect the ability of a new product or service to generate payback will be provided: prelaunch investment, time to market, time to volume, and support costs.
Prereq: MNGT 352.
MNGT 354: Small Business and Entrepreneurship (3) This course involves an in-depth analysis of the new venture creation process.
Development of a business plan will serve as the focal point of the course.
Prereq: consent of instructor. [Prerequisites for Fall 2010 and later: MNGT 352
and MNGT 353 for non-business majors, junior standing for business majors.]
MNGT 361: Business Environmental Factors (3) An inquiry into the purposes,
methods, institutions, results and philosophy of business and its
relationship to the environment in which it functions. Prereq: MNGT 201
or 305 and MKTG 201 or 305.
MNGT 408: Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations (3) A study of employer-union
relationships, management and union organizations for collective
bargaining, trade union structure and government, the government and
collective agreements and the collective bargaining process. Prereq:
MNGT 201 or 305.
MNGT 441: Wage and Salary Administration (3) A comprehensive study of wage and
salary policies and techniques, including wage and salary level
determination, job evaluation, employee evaluation, merit rating,
methods of wage payments, fringe benefits, and controls. Prereq: MNGT
201 or 305.
MNGT 442: Training and Development (3) This course is
designed to provide students with an in-depth study of the theories and skills
associated with training and developing human resources. Specific
attention will be given to planning, designing, implementing, and development
programs. Broader issues concerning employee development and training for
specific needs will also be addressed. Prereq: MNGT 201 or MNGT 305.
MNGT 443: Organizational Theory and Design (3) This course involves the
management challenge of designing organizational structure to facilitate
effective performance and achieve competitive advantage given the
evolving nature of organizational environments. Issues will include
organizational innovation and change; technological change and
organizational restructuring; global competition; organizational
culture; employee involvement; participative management and team
systems; total quality management; organizational control;
communication; and conflict. Prereq: MNGT 305. MNGT 315 recommended.
MNGT 444: Managing Diversity in Organizations (3) A study of cultural perspectives
and processes reflecting individual, work group, and organizational
diversity in the workplace. Prereq: MNGT 201 or 305.
MNGT 445: International Business (3) International and cross-cultural
study of business decisions, enterprises, markets, and institutions.
Examines globalization of industries and firms’ competitiveness.
Discusses international business transactions and entry strategies.
Prereq: ECON 241, MNGT 305, MKTG 305, FIN 305.
MNGT 452: Policy Formulation and Administration (3) Designed to fulfill the needs of the Synthesis category of the
University Core Curriculum, this capstone course requires students to
develop interdisciplinary solutions for addressing contemporary business
problems. In addition to integrating the major fields of business
(accounting, finance, marketing, management, computer information
systems) this course requires students to address a variety of different
topics, such as social issues, diversity, environmental concerns,
global/cultural differences, ethics, economics, critical thinking,
problem identification, problem solving, communication skills,
quantitative analysis, technology, current events, and politics.
Through the use of cases, presentations, written projects, class
discussions, lectures, and current periodicals students are exposed to
the complexities of conducting business in a changing world. Prereq: MNGT 305, FIN 305, MKTG 305,
and senior standing.
MNGT 455: Small Business Consulting (3) Application of business principles to the operation of small business firms;
includes emphasis on management functions, elements of the marketing mix,
business practices, and problem solving. Students in teams of two to five are
assigned as a counseling unit to a small business firm requesting management
counseling. Prereq: MNGT 305, FIN 305, MKTG 305, senior standing, and consent of
instructor. [Prerequisites for Fall 2010 and later: MNGT 305, MKTG 305, FIN 305,
MNGT 354, and senior standing.]
MNGT 490: Individual Study in Management (1-3) Repeatable for up to three hours.
Research and reading in the student’s major area of interest. May be
taken on an arranged basis upon approval of the College of Business dean
and the instructor.
MNGT 499: Business Professional Practice (3) A cooperative work-study program
designed to:
- provide undergraduate business
students realistic work experience to improve their understanding of
the nature of American and international business;
- develop student maturity and
confidence to decide in which areas of business they should seek their
professional careers; and
- create a work situation where advanced
business courses are made more meaningful as a result of the
perspective gained from professional experience.
From one to three hours may be earned in an
academic term, repeatable to a maximum of six credit hours applied as
electives in a business bachelor’s degree program. Grades assigned as
Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory only. Prereq: Students must have
completed or be enrolled in 63 semester hours of credit including the
following courses: CIS 151, ACCT 201 and 202, ECON 265, ECON 208 and
209, English 201, and CMST 101. Students must have a minimum overall GPA
of 2.75 and minimum GPA of 2.75 in all business courses. Consent of the
dean, director of Professional Practice Program, and department
chairperson.