Management
 
MGNT 1115 Introduction to Management
3-0-3
Broad analysis of the many facets of management; including the fundamentals of management and organization, managing people and production, marketing management and strategies, contemporary business and their responsibility, and management careers. Will also present students with strategies for developing personal, academic, and technology-management career directed goals.
 
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 marketing 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
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 many of these analytical techniques available to the decision process. The student is introduced to operations research and systems analysis techniques; including solving problems, involving probability, statistics, sampling, inventory, allocation, replacement, linear and nonlinear programming, and dynamic programming.
 
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
variable credit-1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Special topics offered by the department on a demand basis.
 
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 telecommunication/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
variable credit-1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Special topics offered by the department on a demand basis.