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BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Undergraduate
Course Descriptions
MGNT
2201 Introduction to Computer Applications
3-0-3
An introduction
to word processing, spreadsheets, and database business applications using
the personal computer. The course includes an introduction to the personal
computer and operating systems.
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
A study of the theory and principles of marketing.
Emphasis will be placed upon the concept of customer satisfaction. Topics
to be covered include total quality management (TQM), innovation, product
distribution, cooperative associations, advertising and salesmanship, and
the development of brands and trademarks.
MGNT 3145 Legal Environment
3-0-3
An introduction to the legal system as it applies to
commercial transactions and a study of the law of contracts and torts.
Ethical issues in business will also be addressed.
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 3205 Management Information Systems
Prerequisite: MGNT 2201
3-0-3
This course examines the sources and uses of information
in the operation of productive organizations. Emphasis will be placed on
data sources, creation and management of data bases, and utilization of
information technology.
MGNT 3210 Professional Selling
Prerequisite: MGNT 3135
3-0-3
A critical examination of the challenges and
opportunities provided by professional selling. Selling concepts, tools,
strategies and tactics will be discussed, observed and practiced. Students
are exposed to and experience some of the problems faced and rewards earned
by those in professional sales.
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 3505
3-0-3
The purpose of marketing research is to generate
information to improve decision making. This course focuses on determining
when research should be conducted and designing the appropriate means for
gathering and interpreting information. The course examines issues from the
perspective of both the manager and the researcher by relying on extensive
readings, cases, and assignments.
MGNT 3500 Database Applications
Prerequisite: MGNT 2201
3-0-3
This course provides an understanding of database
analysis, design, and implementation in the end-user computing environment.
The focus is on issues and principles of managing organizational data.
Students will get extensive experience in developing data models, creating
databases, and formulating and executing queries and reports.
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
This course provides practice in structured analysis and
design of business processes with emphasis on the development of business
applications. Methods of system documentation are examined through use of
tools and techniques for describing process flows, data flows, files,
input/outputs and program specifications.
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
An examination of the impact of private enterprise
decisions on the commonweal. Consideration will be given to various
technology policy topics and ethical considerations in business
decision-making.
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
This course deals with the components of a
telecommunications/data communication system for business. Concepts
associated with the development of communication networks include network structures,
local area networks, PC communications, voice/data integration, and wide
area networks.
MGNT 4145 International Management
Prerequisites: Junior standing, ECON 1101, MGNT 3125,
MGNT 3135
3-0-3
This course is designed to provide students with better
understanding of the key issues, legal and socioeconomic environments,
opportunities, challenges, and managerial processes that are unique to
international business.
MGNT 4151 Production and Operations Management I
Prerequisites: MGNT 3105, MGNT 3505
3-0-3
A first course in production/operations management.
Topics include 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 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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