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Management Course Descriptions

General Education Course *
Writing Intensive Courses WR
Speaking Intensive Courses SP

Management 190 - Introduction to the American Business System

Operations of the American Business System and its place in the economy. The course provides the basic understanding of the business world, philosophy, objectives, and general responsibilities to the environment, government, and society. 3 credits.

Management 275 - Business Statistics

An introductory course in statistics stressing managerial applications. Interpret and analyze business data for use in managerial decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression correlation analysis. 3 credits.

Management 291 - Business Communications

Principles, practices, techniques, and mechanics of writing effective letters, memoranda, and short and long reports are emphasized. English skills and oral presentation skills are reinforced. Prerequisite: CIMS 170. 3 credits. WR and SP

Management 292 - Internship in Management

A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of management. 1-18 credits.

Management 295 - Special Topics: Management

Selected topics in management. The topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1-3 credits.

Management 360 - Principles of Management

Management fundamentals with emphasis on theories of management, the evolution of management thought, and the functions of management in organizational activity. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SOCL 101 or 102. 3 credits.

Management 362 - Organization Behavior. Structure and processes of organizations and the dynamics of behavior within organizations. Motivation, group behavior, managing conflict, leadership, communication, decision making, career processes, and organizational change and development. Prerequisite: MANG 360. 3 credits.

Management 363 - Introduction to Management Science

Concepts and techniques of management science commonly used in managerial decision making with a focus on application. Topics include linear programming, transportation method, assignment model, forecasting, PERT/CPM, queuing models and simulation. Prerequisites: MANG 360, and one of the following: MANG 275, MATH 171, or MATH 271. 3 credits.

Management 364 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

A study of negotiation and conflict resolution theory and application in various settings, with simulations. Demonstrations and role plays provide for skill development as managers resolving conflict for themselves, with subordinates, and in teams. Course also covers designing organizational systems to manage conflict. Prerequisite: MANG 360. 3 credits. WR

Management 365 - Breakthrough Work Teams

Experiential approach to applying psychological, social, and structural theories and methods towards improving personal effectiveness in group settings and breakthrough performance for work teams. Prerequisite: MANG 360. 3 credits.

Management 390 - Directed or Independent Study

Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as MANG 391. 1-18 credits.

Management 462 - Staffing Organizations

This course will provide the student with an understanding of issues and techniques in staffing organizations including factors in the organization's environment which affect staffing decisions, including legal issues, measurement in selection, internal and external recruitment and selection, orientation and socialization of new employees, and organizational exit. The emphasis in the course will be on applying knowledge of staffing issues to practical situations. Prerequisites: MANG 275 and 360. 3 credits.

Management 465 - Human Resource Management

An introduction to human resource management with an emphasis on strategic human resource management. Topics include: legal issues affecting human resource management, human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment and election, training and development, performance appraisal compensation of employees (including employee benefits), and occupational safety and health. Prerequisite: MANG 360. 3 credits. SP

Management 466 - Industrial Relations

The historical, legal, and institutional aspects of the American labor force and its organizations; wage and employment theory; and the economic, social and public dimensions of collective bargaining. Prerequisite: MANG 360. 3 credits.

Management 469 - Entrepreneurship

An introduction to the essential functions of business planning for success in entrepreneurial endeavors. Students will learn concepts related to the planning organizing, financing, and management of a small business, as well as concepts related to marketing their business. Students will develop a start-up business plan during the course to test the feasibility of their business concept and to act as the blueprint for a potential start-up venture. Prerequisite: MANG 360. 3 credits.

Management 474 - Managing Business Ethics and Diversity

Comparison of egoistic, deontological, and utilitarian ethical theories as well as the exploration of the perception of human differences based on concepts of demographic and cultural diversity. Methods and suggestions are analyzed for turning ethical and diversity issues into management opportunities. 3 credits. *

Management 490 - Independent Study: Management

An individually-designed course that allows the student to pursue advanced topics in specific management areas. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor. 1-3 credits.

Management 492 - Internship: Management

A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply management principles. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater, 60 credits, declared business or economics major or minor, and permission of internship instructor. 1-6 credits.

Management 495 - Special Topics