Management Course Descriptions

2123 INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP

An introduction to the nature of leadership, with a focus on the history and origins of leadership, theoretical approaches to leadership, and the essence of contemporary leadership. Application of these concepts to life experiences will be addressed.

3113 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

The study of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling to effectively manage organizations in a dynamic environment. Includes a heavy emphasis on human behavior in organizations.

3123 CIVIC LEADERSHIP

A study of leadership development and skills necessary for the citizen-leader. The course examines leadership in local civic organizations, school systems, and local, state, and national government. International leadership issues are also examined.(Junior standing required)

3133 ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

A survey of theory and research on leadership in formal organizations. The primary focus of the course is on managerial leadership as opposed to parliamentary leadership, leadership of social movements, or informal leadership in peer groups.(Junior standing required)

3143 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

The study of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling with emphasis on the behavioral approach.

3243 PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

This course is intended to be a survey of operating practices and models in both manufacturing and service firms. It provides managers with sufficient knowledge to make informed "total business decisions" and to introduce standard terms and concepts for communications with operating personnel.In such a course, it should be recognized that breadth of subject matte, not depth of topic, will be the goal. Emphasis is on skills for operating/controlling systems and less emphasis on design. Topics that are covered are forecasting quality control; inventory and supply chain management; aggregate/capacity planning and scheduling; and project management. (Prerequisites: BUS 2633 and MNGT 3113)

3343 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Starting and managing a small business. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113)

3443 SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT

A study of the problems involved between the supervisor and the employee including union involvement. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113)

3533 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

To acquaint the student with EEO regulations and with modern methods of selection, appraising, training, and solving various personnel problems. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113 OR POSC 3563 for Public Administration minors)

4113 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN LEADERSHIP

A study of the fundamental cultural, ethical, and philosophical issues which are involved in leadership. This course, the capstone requirement for the leadership program, addresses these issues in the context of a required community project. Students will be challenged through these projects to become catalysts for positive change and leadership in their communities. Students will prepare presentations outlining course projects and present them before a panel of professors and community members.(Junior standing required)

4243 QUALITY MANAGEMENT

History, philosophy, and theory of total quality management as presented by authors such as W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, Philip Crosby and others. The focus will be on continuous quality improvement, total quality control, competitive advantage, problem solving, and statistical process control. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113)

4253 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Perspectives on modern theories regarding human behavior in organizations. Attention focused on theories and realities of leadership, power, motivation, work-satisfaction, group dynamics, decision-making, and organizational change. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113)

4353 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

A continuation of the Production and Operations Management course (MNGT 3243) this course provides students with the proficiency to build mathematical models of complex problems and to solve them using the tools they learn in class. Topics covered will be linear programming; Monte Carlo simulation; and decision analysis. Emphasis is on problem formulation and computer-solving techniques. Most applications will be from operations, finance, and marketing. Prerequisites:MNGT 3113, BUS 2633 and MNGT 3243)

4443 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

This course reflects the sensitivity to economic, political, and cross-cultural differences of the global market in relation to planning, pricing, promotion, distribution, and the need to remain competitive. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113 and MKT 3233)

4543 PURCHASING & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

A study of purchasing and materials management activities in a business environment to include organization, source selection, negotiations, time phased ordering and receipt of material, and evaluation of vendors and manufacturing control. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113)

4633 BUSINESS POLICY

A capstone course designed to integrate the functional areas of business for corporate and business level strategic decision making. This course is usually taken during the student's last semester of study. (Prerequisites: MKT 3233, FIN 3113, MNGT 3113, and permission)

4653 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT

Analysis of current events and issues in the field of management. Topics will vary as contemporary issues change. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113)

4663 ENTREPREURSHIP AND NEW VENTURES

The entrepreneurial process is examined from conception of abusiness idea to the actual start up of the venture. Topicsinclude environmental scanning for new opportunities, evaluating practical commercial potential, developing a business plan, and securing financing. (Prerequisite: MNGT 3113)

4753 BUSINESS CONSULTING

Business consulting is a practical, hands-on course which involves student teams consulting and writing case reports on area businesses and industries. Open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students, the course is sponsored through the Small Business Institute program of the United States Small Business Administration.

4950 MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP

Supervised professional-level management assignment with a business firm, government agency, or non-profit organization. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

4960 DIRECTED READING

Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor.

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Individualized project selected in consultation with the professor.

4980 SEMINAR

Small group study of topic announced by department.

4990 RESEARCH

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor.

5223 BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT

The study of human behavior in organizations and its effect on establishing and attaining organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner.

5343 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND STRATEGY

The concepts and tools needed to create a competitive advantage in cost or differentiation are presented through value-chain analysis. A study of the techniques for analyzing industries and competitors with a focus on the development of competitive strategy and strategic decisions.

5453 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT

This course has been designed to enable graduate students toexplore selected leading-edge issues in global business and organizational enviroments. It provides an opportunity to relate state-of-the-art management concepts to practicalsituations. The graduate student will gain a greater understanding of the applications of current management practices and techniques to contemporary business issues.

5603 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

A capstone course for graduate students in the last stage of their course work toward an MBA degree. It covers the integration of the skill and functions of management to develop long range plans and to implement and manage the efforts directed toward the accomplishment of organizational objectives.

5773 PRINCIPLE-CENTERED LEADERSHIP

A study of the basic principles of effective organizational leadership with a focus on the master principles of management and leadership. Principle-centered leadership is investigated at the personal, interpersonal, managerial, and organizational levels.

5960 DIRECTED READINGS

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES

5980 SEMINAR

5990 RESEARCH