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
3-0-3
Prerequisite: ACCT 2101
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
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3505
or equivalent course
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
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3505
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
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 2201
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 3505 Managerial
Statistics
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MATH 2240
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
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing
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 4115 Human
Resources Management
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
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
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
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
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
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
3-0-3
Prerequisites: Junior standing,
ECON 1101, MGNT 3125, MGNT 3135
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
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MGNT 3105,
MGNT 3505
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
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MGNT 4151
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
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
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
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
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
3-0-3
Prerequisites: Senior standing
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
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Special topics offered by
the department on a demand basis.
MGNT 5653 Financial
Decision Making
3-0-3
Students are introduced
to fundamental principles of accounting for economic events and the use
of basic financial statements. The business finance component presents
an overview of financial analysis, budgeting, asset management and financial
strategy in business decision-making.
MGNT 5773 Managerial
Decision Making
3-0-3
Introduces the application
of probability and statistics to business decision making; including descriptive
statistics, probability, normal distribution, sampling, confidence intervals,
hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression. The production/operations
topics include productivity, competitiveness, strategy, product and service
design, process selection, capacity planning, facility layout, work system
design, and location planning. This course also introduces the student
to the study of human behavior in organizations. It explores management
and organizational behavioral practices which lead to human resource development
and organizational effectiveness.
MGNT 5873 Strategic
Environment of Business
3-0-3
An overview of economic
theory with an introduction to the impact of fiscal and monetary policies,
and consumer and business decision-making. The marketing component
explores buyer motivation, organizational and individual decision-making,
changing buyer behavior, and market positioning and segmentation. The legal
component introduces the fundamental legal and regulatory parameters that
define, promote and limit business activities. Topics include constitutional
law, torts, intellectual property, contracts, business organizations, employment
law, agency law and antitrust law.
MGNT 6001 Management
Communications
3-0-3
Effective communication
skills are essential for managers in high technology environments.
This course will emphasize skill building in writing, oral presentations,
interpersonal communication, and research.
MGNT 6005 Managerial
Economics
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT
3505 or equivalent
Managerial economics focuses
heavily on applied microeconomics issues. At its core is a value
maximizing objective for the firm. Included in the course work will
be traditional topics associated with microeconomics. Analysis of
demand, production, cost, market structure, pricing and capital budgeting.
MGNT 6015 Technology
and Innovation Management
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT
3105 or equivalent
This course emphasizes innovation
and creativity, and evaluation and analysis of new technology. The objective
is to learn how to evaluate new technologies (either hard or soft) in order
to be able to determinate whether or not to make a significant investments
in them.
MGNT 6020 R&D
Management
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT
6015
A systematic examination
of product innovations ranging from planning and research to development
and commercialization or implementation of new product technology.
Topics include pertinent business policy and strategic management issues,
the process of innovation, concepts and interconnections between product
and process creativity management, technology transfer, and relevant marketing
issues. Students will analyze cases and do a project.
MGNT 6025 Managing
Professionals
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
or equivalent This course
examines the working relationship between management and professional employees
in high technology organizations. Using management theory as a foundation,
the course emphasizes experiential learning in order to develop effective
leadership and team building skills which students can apply immediately.
Learning methods include case studies, team exercises, role playing, individual
and group presentation, experiential and group discussions.
MGNT 6030 Decision
Making Techniques
3-0-3
This course provides a series
of quantitative and analytical tools that will enable a student to make
informed decisions about business problems. The focus will be on
developing analytical models to characterize and solve management problems.
MGNT 6040 Current
Readings in Management of Technology
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 6050 Project
Management
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MGNT
3105 or equivalent, MGNT 3505 or equivalent
A study of the project planning,
organizing, control concepts and techniques. Coverage will include
projects and specifications. Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), the
Critical Path Method (CPM), the Program Evaluation and Review Technique
(PERT), Gantt charting, and time/resource management.
MGNT 6055 Total
Quality Management
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MGNT
5773 or MGNT 3505 or equivalent; and MGNT 3105 or equivalent
The concepts of TQM will
develop leadership and interpersonal skills along with an understanding
of planning and customer satisfaction, in addition to process analysis.
The discussion will focus on quality and how to use project teams, such
as selecting a project and choosing team members. Topics will be
covered concerning setting up meetings and guidelines for productive meetings.
Team aspects and team building and activities will also be discussed.
MGNT 6060 Entrepreneurship
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MGNT 3105
or equivalent, MGNT 3125 or equivalent, MGNT 3135 or equivalent, MGNT 6005
This course addresses the
management challenges associated with starting and successfully running
a new venture. It provides students with an opportunity to apply
the theories and tools that they have learned elsewhere in the curriculum
to the venture creation process.
MGNT 6065 Issues
in International Management
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MGNT 3105
or equivalent, MGNT 3125 or equivalent, MGNT 3135 or equivalent, MGNT 6005
This course deals with cultural,
institutional, economic, and financial environments characteristic of international
markets. It will focus on strategic and operational plans that managers
must undertake in formulating international business activities.
MGNT 6070 Employment
and Labor Relations
3-0-3
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
or equivalent
This course will cover employment
practices and employment law in unionized and non-unionized settings.
The focus will be on decision making and administrative issues for managers.
MGNT 6075 Healthcare
Management
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MGNT 3505,
MGNT 5773, MGNT 6055
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. Students are required
to submit and present a term project.
MGNT 6090 Strategic
Management
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MGNT
6001, MGNT core courses
Exposes the student to the
process of strategic decision-making. Emphasis is placed on the use
of SWOT analyses in development of the strategic plan and the determination
of the long-term character of the enterprise. Cases will be analyzed,
and classroom presentations will be made by distinguished industrial executives
and leaders.
MGNT 6901-6903 Special
Topics
1 to 3 hours
Special topics selected
by the program. Offered on a demand basis.
MGNT 7501-7503 Independent
Research
1 to 3 hours
Prerequisite: MGNT 3105
or equivalent
Course covers special topics
of interest to the students. Course credit and topic are arranged
between instructor and student.