BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
MGNT 2201 Business Computer Applications
3-0-3
Study of
the role of the computer as a tool used for business. Topics include
business software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database,
presentation, and Internet applications.
MGNT 3105 Management and Organizational Behavior
3-0-3
This course integrates the study of management principles and
practices with the study of human behavior within organizations. The focus
will be upon translation of management and organizational behavior theory
to practices which result in organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and
human resources development.
MGNT
3125 Basic Business Finance
Prerequisite: ACCT 2101
3-0-3
An
introductory course on financial analysis, budgeting, sources and uses of
funds, management of assets, short and long run financial strategy and
interpretation of financial data as these relate to the process of business
decision-making.
MGNT
3135 Marketing Principles
3-0-3
Examination
of the ways organizations satisfy consumer and organizational needs and
wants for products and services. Emphasis is placed on the creation of
value for customers and how the elements of the marketing mix are used to
provide customer satisfaction in the marketing of goods and services, both
domestically and internationally.
MGNT
3145 Legal Environment of Business
3-0-3
Legal
Environment of Business introduces students to the fundamental legal and
regulatory parameters that define, promote, and limit business activities.
Topics covered include: overview of the law and the American legal system;
Ethical Considerations; Constitutional Law; Torts: Contracts: Business
Organization: Partnership and Corporate Law and the various business
activities.
MGNT
3155 Total Quality Management
Prerequisite: MGNT 3505 or
equivalent course
3-0-3
This
course focuses primarily on the concepts, principles, methodologies, and implementation
of Total Quality Management and continuous improvement. Through a
continuous campus improvement project and/or an external industry project,
the student shall gain experience at the direct application of the course
material.
MGNT
3160 Management Science
Prerequisite: MGNT 3505
3-0-3
A
survey course of these analytical techniques available to the decision
process. The student is introduced to modeling, linear programming, network
models, decision making under uncertainty, deterministic inventory models,
queuing models and simulation.
MGNT 3170
Leadership
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
3-0-3
This course
is a comprehensive study of organizational leadership and will introduce
concepts of the nature of power, leadership, and roles and responsibilities
of management. Leadership theories, frameworks, techniques, organizational
structures, methodologies, case studies, and procedures used in leadership
will be also covered.
MGNT
3205 Management Information Systems
Prerequisite: MGNT 2201
3-0-3
Study of
information systems and management in business environments. Provides
fundamental concepts on the needs of management, the use of information
technology in various business subsystems, the use of information systems
to gain a competitive advantage, and managing information as an
organizational resource.
MGNT 3210
Professional Selling and Customer Relationship Management
Prerequisite: MGNT 3135
3-0-3
Focus is on
developing and maintaining customer relationships, professional selling,
understanding organizational buying behavior, customer opportunity
analysis, problem identification, needs assessment, value analysis, and
value-based selling. Both analytical and sales/selling skills are
developed.
MGNT
3224 Business Marketing
Prerequisite: MGNT 3135
3-0-3
In
recent years, the role of marketing within corporate business has become
more widespread and defined. With global markets has come increased
competition that requires attunement to customer needs and demands in order
to survive. This course focuses on the expanded contemporary marketing
strategies that are essential for today's business graduate, who intends to
serve the needs of organizations rather than households. Emphasis will be
placed on case studies, group presentations, and class interactions.
MGNT 3228
Market Research
Prerequisite: MGNT 3135 and IET 2227
3-0-3
The value
and methods of marketing research in the context of business decision
making are explored. The course stresses the scientific process and its
relation to the marketing process of defining the problem, collecting,
tabulating, analyzing data for the purpose of reducing the risks associated
with decision making. Students readings, cases, and assignments are used.
MGNT 3500
Database Management
Prerequisite: MGNT 2201
3-0-3
Focuses on
fundamental concepts for database management and components of information
systems within the functional areas of business. Covers analysis, design,
implementation, maintenance, and administration of databases. Focuses on
the application of database software to manage resources and support
managerial and operational decision making.
MGNT
3505 Managerial Statistics
Prerequisite: MATH 1113
3-0-3
An
introduction to the application of probability and statistics to business. Provides
statistical techniques needed for managerial decision making. Course
content includes descriptive statistics, statistical distribution,
probability theory, and hypotheses testing.
MGNT
3901-3905 Special Topics
Prerequisite: Junior standing
1
to 5 hours
Special
topics offered by the department on a demand basis.
MGNT 4075
Healthcare Management
3-0-3
This course
emphasizes on essential management skills in the health care industry such
as planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. This course addresses
the supply chain of health care services involving physicians and health
care organizations. Topics include health care finance, accounting,
billing, budgeting, and theories of human resources management.
MGNT 4100
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisite: CS 1113 or equivalent programming
experience
3-0-3
Provides
practice in structured analysis and design of business processes, with
emphasis on the development of information systems for a variety of
business environments. Topics include maintenance of information systems,
systems development life cycles, systems success factor, and systems
investigation, analysis, design, development, and implementation.
MGNT
4103 Marketing Management
Prerequisite: MGNT 3135
3-0-3
The
marketplace has been transformed from a historical production domination to
a consumer driven catalyst based on abundant supplies of products and
services and the emergence of a world marketplace. This transformation has
created the need for managers to understand the mechanisms that drive
production and consumption; a process referred to as "marketing."
This course will deliver the logic and common sense associated with sound
marketing management principles under changing global conditions.
MGNT
4115 Human Resources Management
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
3-0-3
The
course introduces the technical and legal aspects of human resources
management. Topics include: human resources planning, recruitment,
selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation,
labor relations, occupational health and safety, and the evaluation of
human resources management programs.
MGNT 4125
Technology and Public Issues
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
3-0-3
This course
examines developing technologies and the impact on society and business.
The stakeholders, policy shapers, and decisions makers of the future need
to address the social implications of technology, guild society to the
appropriate uses of technology, alert society to technology failures, and
provide a vision to society in helping to solve societal problems in a wise
and humane manner.
MGNT
4135 Project Management
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
3-0-3
This
course will provide a comprehensive, balanced view, one which emphasizes
both the behavioral and quantitative sides of project management. A study
of the systems philosophy, systems development process, human organizations
and behavior, methods and procedures, and managing systems will provide the
background necessary for managers to "do" project management.
MGNT 4140
Management of Networks and Telecommunications
3-0-3
Course the
management components of telecommunications/data communications system for
business. Special emphasis is placed on technical and managerial issues
related to the design, operation, and maintenance of computer networks.
Topics include communication devices and architecture, local and wide area
networks, and other telecommunications aspects.
MGNT 4145
International Management
Prerequisites: Junior standing, ECON 1101, MGNT 3125,
MGNT 3135
3-0-3
This course
prepares students for careers in a dynamic global business environment
where strategic, organizational, and interpersonal management skills are
critical. Such topics studied are global manager's environment, culture
context, strategy formulation and implementation of global operations, and
global resource management.
MGNT 4151
Operations Management
Prerequisites: MGNT 3105, IET 2227
3-0-3
A first
course in production/operations management. Topics include forecasting,
master planning, MRP, productivity, competitiveness, strategy, product and
service design, process selection, capacity planning, facility layout,
design of work systems, and location planning.
MGNT
4152 Production and Operations Management II
Prerequisites: MGNT 3105, MGNT
3505
3-0-3
A
second course in production/operations management. Topics include quality management,
aggregate planning, inventory management, materials requirement planning,
just-in-time systems, scheduling, and project management.
MGNT
4185 Technology Management
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
3-0-3
This
course focuses on the management of technologies within organizations.
Specific topics include the management of innovation, technological
development, research and development, the justification and strategic
implications of new technologies, and the development of a technological
strategy. The management of both manufacturing and information technologies
will be emphasized.
MGNT 4195 Current Readings in
Management of Technology and Operations
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
3-0-3
This
course will examine how technology impacts public issues. The content of
the course will be based on the issues currently of concern and will range
from ecology to health care to telecommunications.
MGNT
4595 Business Strategy
Prerequisites: Senior standing
3-0-3
An
examination of the process of managing the total organization. Emphasizes
innovations in structure, product, markets, and long-term organizational
commitments as these relate to organizational success.
MGNT 4190
Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
3-0-3
This course
is about new venture creation. You should learn the role and place of new
ventures as they relate to the creation of personal wealth, employment in
general community, and their impact upon our daily lives.
MGNT
4901- 4905 Special Topics
Prerequisite: Senior standing
1
to 5 hours
Special topics offered by the
department on a demand basis.
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