MANG1XX. Management Elective
MANG260. The 7 Habits Highly Eff People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most influential business books of all time and the 7 Habits program has been taught and used by thousands of organizations worldwide. The 7 Habits program is intended to help students become effective in all areas of life by teaching them to achieve personal and interpersonal effectiveness from the inside out. 1 credit.
MANG291. Business Communication
Principles, practices, and techniques of writing and speaking in business settings. Includes report and letter writing, interpersonal and group communication, and oral presentation skills. Prerequisite: ENGL 165 with a C- or better. 3 credits.
MANG295. Special Topics
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.
MANG2XX. Management Elective
MANG360. Principles of Management
Management fundamentals with emphasis on theories of management, the evolution of management thought, and the functions of management in organizational activity. Prerequistes: Sophomore or higher standing. 3 credits.
MANG362. Organizational Behavior
An examination of behavior at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Topics include individual differences, perception and attribution, motivation, groups and teams, decision-making, leadership, organizational culture and socialization, and change in organizations. Emphasis on translating theories of behavior into management practice. 3 credits.
MANG363. Operations Management
Introduction to strategies and fundamental concepts applicable to the planning, design, operation and control of systems which produce goods and services. Topics include product design, process design, facility locations, operations planning, quality management, inventory management, and data analysis techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 301. 3 credits.
MANG363. Operations Management
Introduction to strategies and fundamental concepts applicable to the planning, design, operation and control of systems which produce goods and services. Topics include product design, process design, facility locations, operations planning, quality management, inventory management, and data analysis techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 301. 3 credits.
MANG364. Negotiation Conflict Resolutn
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. 3 credits.
MANG385. Supply Chain Management
Fundamentals of supply chain management are covered with emphasis on strategies to improve supply chain performance and to assure the continual flow for products, information and money. Supplier relationships and customer relationships are also emphasized in the context of effective supply chain management. Prerequisite: MANG 363 or MARK 380 or Concurrent registration in either one. 3 credits.
MANG390. Directed or Independent Study
Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391. 1-18 credits.
MANG391. Professional Skills Dvlpmnt
Designed to prepare students for their required internships and ultimately a post-graduate job. 2 credit.
MANG460. Mgmt Application Skill Dvlpmnt
In this course, you will learn how you can improve your own management skills, using models of behavior that we know to be successful. You will develop personal skills, interpersonal skills, and group skills, as applied in leadership and teamwork. Pre-requisite: MANG 360. 3 credits.
MANG463. Project Management
Concepts and techniques to plan, organize, lead, control and terminate projects. Topics include project planning and initiation, network models, resource balancing and allocation, and performance measurement. Knowledge of concepts is strengthened with the use of Microsoft Project. Prerequisite: MANG 360. 3 credits.
MANG465. Human Resource Mgmnt
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.
MANG469. 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: ACCT 240 and junior or higher standing. 3 credits.
MANG474. Managing Business Ethics
A study of ethics as applied to the field of business. Students will learn to apply an ethical decision-making model to analyze business situations, applying deontological and utilitarian ethical theories. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating multiple perspectives and creating solutions that meet the needs of multiple groups of stakeholders. Prerequisite: Junior or higher standing. 3 credits.
MANG490. 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.
MANG492. Internship:Management
An on-the-job learning experience designed to give students an opportunity to apply their technical and professional skills and to observe organizations in action. Prerequisites: Cumulative and major GPA of 2.33 or greater, 60 credits, declared business or economics major and a declared concentration, MANG 360 and 391, and permission of internship director. 2-3 credits per internship placement; limited to a maximum of 6 credits.
MANG495. Special Topics
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.
MANG497. Business Strategy
Integrates the various functional areas of business in terms of policy level decision-making. The comprehensive case study method is used along with a Business Strategy Simulation. Pre-requisites: FINA 350, MANG 360, MARK 380, and senior standing. 3 credits.
MANG498. Senior Thesis in Management
Students conduct an in-depth project in management under the direction of a faculty member and the Longwood Senior Thesis Committee. May be repeated as 499. 3 credits.
MANG499. Senior Thesis in Management
Students conduct an in-depth project in management under the direction of a faculty member and the Longwood Senior Thesis Committee. 3 credits.
