Undergraduate Management
Undergraduate Management
2022 Fall Term
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INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MANGEMNT 201
The course focuses on introducing students to the world of entrepreneurship. Students will apply general business concepts to the wide range of challenges facing entrepreneurs. Through experiential learning opportunities, students will apply what they learned to develop a basic plan for a startup business and our new product opportunity.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
MANGEMNT 301
A study of the intraorganizational behavior and attitudes of people in an organizational setting; the organization's effect on perceptions, feelings, and actions; and the consequences of behavior on the organization, particularly how it affects the achievement of the organization's purposes.
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
MANGEMNT 310
A study of the theory and art of management from a decision-making perspective within the context of formal organization. Traces the development of management thought and practice since the Industrial Revolution, including the managerial functions of planning, organizing and controlling. Includes a discussion of managerially relevant behavioral topics including motivation, group process, leadership and communication. Recommended for students who aspire to managerial careers, both majors and non-majors.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MANGEMNT 320
A study of employee relations from the standpoint of the business firm, including recruitment, selection, placement, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, records, and employee services.
ENTREPRENEURIAL FAMILY BUSINESSES
MANGEMNT 321
This course will provide insights into the impact of family businesses on the U.S. economy and critical elements to creating, managing and sustaining multi-generational, entrepreneurial family businesses. Core content exploring advantages and challenges faced by entrepreneurial family businesses will include dynamics of: conflict, negotiation, communication and teamwork, comprehensive strategic planning, effective governance mechanisms and succession planning for entrepreneurial family businesses.
NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES
MANGEMNT 355
This course will emphasize applied negotiation strategies. By completing several negotiation and conflict management simulations and role-playing exercises throughout the semester, the students will gain a broad knowledge of the central concepts in negotiation and conflict management, and develop a toolkit of useful negotiation skills, strategies, and approaches.
BUSINESS ETHICS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
MANGEMNT 366
This course will provide students with an understanding of the relationship of organizations with their stakeholders (e.g., customers, employees, society, etc.) and provide both an exposure to and an understanding of both ethical and unethical behavior. By investigating organizations and their linkages with various environmental entities, students will have a better appreciation of what produces socially responsible behavior.
LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT
MANGEMNT 369
A theoretical and experiential investigation of leadership theory and practice. Discussion includes relevant aspects of personality and motivation theory as they affect interpersonal processes of influence. Substantial time is devoted to self-assessment and development of personal leadership style and skills.
NONPROFIT THEORY AND PRACTICE
MANGEMNT 370
This course introduces the student to nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations and the charitable sector, with emphasis on the U.S. Topics include the scope and historical development of the sector, the theoretical basis for understanding the sector, philanthropic values, and regulatory and resource constraints.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: BUSINESS FEASIBILITY
MANGEMNT 386
This course concentrates on identifying and evaluating opportunities that may become the foundation for a new business or non-profit entity. Identification focuses on exploring demographic and societal trends, consumer and industrial needs, technological and knowledge changes. Evaluation involves customer and industry market assessments, potential for intellectual property protection and financial feasibility. Additional consideration will be given to development and resource options.
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
MANGEMNT 410
A study of the concepts, problems, processes and practice of International Management, focused on the Multi-National Corporation (MNC). Management in multi-environments, MNC corporate plans, objectives, strategies, viable organizational structures, MNC social/cultural/ethical issues, and coordinating globally spread out MNC units are emphasized.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
MANGEMNT 419
A study of classical and modern organization development and change in theory and practice. Relationships among theory, design and behavior variables and organizational effectiveness are examined.
COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
MANGEMNT 425
A detailed study of job analysis, methods of job evaluation, performance appraisal, community wage survey, basic systems and plans of compensating employees, and fringe benefits.
STAFFING
MANGEMNT 426
A study of the theory and application of methods used in recruiting and selecting employees. This course will include: the legal issues in employment, research in the employment process, the development and use of selection devices, and recruiting applicants for job openings.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
MANGEMNT 428
The course will emphasize theory of training and development, research to determine needs, types of programs, practicum in conducting a training and development session, and evaluation of programs.
SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCES
MANGEMNT 478
A capstone course required of students in Personnel/Human Resources Management. The course will integrate HR subject matter areas through empirical research. Students will utilize their academic preparation, analytical skills, and communication skills to develop a proposal and prepare a research report.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MANGEMNT 485
This course exposes students to some of the opportunities and challenges inherent in starting and managing a professional services consulting organization by providing an opportunity to work with small, growth-oriented companies. Students will engage in consulting projects with firms while being exposed to speakers, readings and professional practice materials pertaining to professionals who provide consulting advice to new firms.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: NEW VENTURES
MANGEMNT 487
This course concentrates on how new businesses are started and includes business start-ups, buyouts and franchising. Objectives are understanding entrepreneurs, and seeking and evaluating opportunities for new ventures. This course assesses the development of ideas that might become business opportunities and examines the merit of those ideas. The writing of business plans and the acquisition of resources is included.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
MANGEMNT 489
This course emphasizes management issues and practices from a top management perspective. Students learn theories and skills relevant to the strategic management of organizations, including the ability to assess the external and internal environments of the organization, strategy formulation and implementation.
COOPERATIVE/INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT
MANGEMNT 493
This course is a constructed-supervised work experience within the major area of concentration of the student. The internship experience offers the student an opportunity to merge with actual day-to-day activity in business. No more than 5 credits will apply toward graduation. Repeatable for a maximum of 5 credits in major/degree. Department Consent required.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
MANGEMNT 498
Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in major/degree. Department Consent required.