General Catalog 2007-2009

Management

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MGT250  Principles of Management

Fall-Spring Semesters

An analysis of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Additional topics include ethics, social responsibility, human resource management, organizational behavior and decision making. The course is intended to develop a diagnostic management style for managing in diverse organizational situations. This is a writing/communications intensive course.

3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.

MGT315  Human Resource Development

Fall-Spring Semester

This course provides an overview of the field of Human Resource Development and includes modules on each of the major HRD functions. These include needs assessment, the design, planning and implementation of training and development activities, HRD management and evaluation of HRD efforts. This course is aimed at those who are or will be involved in providing programs designed to improve skills and abilities of employees in operational, staff support, clerical, sales and managerial positions. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT320  Human Resource Management

Fall-Spring Semesters

This course explores theories and concepts leading to effective utilization of human resources in organizations. Strategic human resource planning, recruitment, selection, socialization, training and development, career development, performance appraisal, rewards and compensation, benefits, safety and health, and labor relations are addressed within the context of a complex legal environment. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT330  Labor Relations

Fall Semester

This course provides an overview of the collective bargaining process in the United States. The history of labor relations, organization and purposes of unions and relevant labor laws provide an introduction to exploring specific topics. Such topics include negotiation of union contracts, grievance systems and arbitration. Current events and issues are used to discuss the labor relations challenges of the 21st century work place. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT350  Operations Management

Fall-Spring Semesters

A course which focuses on the management of resources required to produce products and services within the framework of an organizational structure. The principles of operational processes, product/service development, forecasting, facility and layout, planning, job design/work measurement, materials management, quality control and research techniques are covered. This course is a writing/communication intensive course. This course will include a non-credit communications laboratory that will meet outside of the normal class time. Prerequisite: Completion ACC225, ECO201, MKT200, MGT250 and QBA265 with grades of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT360  Supply Chain Management

This course is designed to cover all phases of materials management in both manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include: inventory management and control, JIT, TQM, SPC, major inventory systems, inventory relationships, inventory accounting, bills of materials, materials requirements planning, manufacturing and service control systems. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT350 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT365  Purchasing Management

Purchasing Management encompasses the pro-

cesses, common to all businesses, by which organizations are supplied with the goods and services, including utilities, capital equipment, supplies, materials, and purchased parts, needed to achieve their objectives. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT350 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT375  International Management

Fall-Spring Semester

This course emphasizes the management of business across borders in today’s global environment. Emphasis is placed on the manager’s decision making process and connections between host country environments and multinational strategies. Topics include the role that information technology plays to blend variation in culture, politics, and economic conditions into a global economy. Another area of emphasis is how organizational and managerial dynamics can result in a multinational company’s competitive advantage. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT420  Employment Law

Spring Semester

An examination of the relevant legislation and regulation affecting human resource decision making, including issues of discrimination, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, salary and benefit administration, safety, and retirement. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT320 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT435  Recruitment/Selection of Human Resources

Fall Semester

This is an advanced human resource course which focuses specifically on the recruitment and acquisition of employees. Recruitment topics include: determining staffing needs, recruitment strategies and methods, factors influencing response rates and designing advertisements. The selection component covers job analysis methods, task analysis, developing job requirements and specifications, developing a selection plan, and a thorough analysis of selection instruments. An in-depth discussion of government regulations and the importance of evaluation will be included for both topic areas. A comprehensive project integrating all topics is required for successful completion of the course. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT320 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT440  Business, Government,
and Society

This course has been replaced by MGT445 Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility in Organizations.

MGT445 Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility in Organizations

Fall-Spring Semesters

This course will examine the leadership role of managers in promoting ethics and corporate social responsibility in organizations. Topics of study will include business ethics, environmental issues, employee rights, government regulation, global management, the U.S. political system, discrimination/affirmative action, and the activities of multinational corporations. We will examine these issues through varying business ethic and social responsibility conceptual models. Prerequisite: Senior standing in a business major.

3 credit hours.

MGT450  Special Studies in Management

A senior level course designed to examine concepts and research concerned with special issues in the management discipline. Specific topics and faculty leaders will vary with each topic. Credit is given on the basis of work performed. This work may consist of papers based on the student’s knowledge of topics gained through academic research or experiential activities. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

3 credit hours.

MGT460  Advanced Operations Management

This course expands on the concepts and theories covered in MGT350 Operations Management course. Subject areas such as TQM (total quality management), JIT (just-in-time) management, operation systems design, flexible operation systems, ISO-9000 advanced technologies and statistical process control are covered. In addition, emerging operations methodologies will be integrated into course content where applicable. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT350 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

3 credit hours.

MGT490, MGT491  Management Internship

Planned and supervised work experience at selected cooperating firms. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable and participate in an end of internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Junior standing and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. The program requires approximately ten hours per week for twelve weeks. Grading will be Pass/Fail.

3 credit hours each semester.

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