Course Curriculum Management B.S

 

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MGT403 Introduction to BSM:
The BSM is one of the few degree programs that focus on "management" of information systems. It is taught both online and in the classroom, but either way, students must have a certain comfort level with computers. It is essential that the student has the computer and other skills required to successfully complete the program. Among the required skills are: web search strategy, use of the NLU online learning platform, adult learning philosophy, group dynamics, conflict resolution, behavioral style, time management, stress management, and use of NLU's online library. Writing skills will also be measured.
Prerequisite: Admission to the BSM Program. 1 quarter hour


MGT410 Management and Supervision:
This course examines management theories and practices by exploring the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of managing today’s fast –changing organizations. Students will conduct a self-assessment related to essential managerial competencies. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT412 Organizational Behavior:
This course examines organizations from an individual, group and macro-organizational perspective. Emphasis is placed on decision making, corporate culture, power and politics, and managing change in organizations.
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT416 Information Systems Concepts:
Provides a fundamental understanding of the value and uses of information technology in business operations, managerial decision-making, and in creating a strategic competitive advantage for the enterprise. Course provides a broad overview of the basic elements of the technology field. Future managers, entrepreneurs, and other specialists will understand the uses of technology in today’s business world. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT436 Critical Thinking and Analysis:
This course explores the practical relevance of critical thinking for managers—with special emphasis placed on the decisional aspects of management. Topics focus on stimulating the right kind of thinking to foster new managerial insights, improving managerial problem solving and decision-making, and on strengthening each student’s ability to articulate well- reasoned solutions to any business problem, challenge, or opportunity. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT444 Financial Decision Making:
The focus of this course is on understanding theory and practice of financial management of organizations. Topics include financial statement analysis, time value of money, investment/business valuation, acquisitions/divestitures, and basic budgeting. Prerequisites: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT452 Legal and Ethical Principles in Management
This course builds on basic legal and ethical principles within a management context. It provides a critical analysis of legal principles related to: competition; protecting consumers; employee hiring, promotion, compensation, safety, and termination; and managerial behaviors and responsibilities. Students will learn to critically assess principles related to ethical traditions, moral development, and codes of conduct. This course also emphasizes the application of legal and ethical principles within the complex situation of multinational businesses and multicultural work forces. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT458 Marketing for Managers:
This course examines the basic principles and concepts of the marketing function within a variety of organizational settings. This course focuses on the practical application of skills and knowledge to one’s personal and professional life. This includes examination of contemporary marketing theories, practices, and issues. The student identifies the marketing strategy of an organization, and analyzes its application to actual outcomes; employs creative as well as critical thinking skills; and identifies and analyzes a marketing opportunity or problem through the development of a marketing plan.
Prerequisites: MGT403.4 quarter hours

MGT482 Strategic Management:
This course explores the components of the strategic management process. Various levels of strategy – functional, business, global, and corporate – are explored. Students are encouraged to think strategically when making business decisions. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4quarter hours


General Management Concentration

MGT430 Communication in Organizations:
In this course students examine the role of communication in managing organizations. Communication is explored at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and organizational levels. Overall focus is on improving students’ analytical abilities to address managerial aspects of organizational communication. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT454 Project Management:
This course covers how to plan and manage projects of any type. Students will learn and apply principles, techniques, and tools for taking a project from inception to the delivery of business value. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between project requirements, such as scope, quality, productivity, budget, resources, and schedule.
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT406 Applied Business Analysis:
The purpose of this course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed and sound business decisions. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours


Marketing Concentration:

MGT457 Consumer Decision Making:
This course will introduce the student to the concept of consumer interest, that ultimately results in personal decision making. The student will develop an understanding of the factors (both internal and external) that influence the marketplace and the consumer. Students will examine and research those influencing factors to best determine the nature of the thought processes an individual will employ in her/his decision to purchase or to gain ownership of personal commodities.
Prerequisite: MGT403.4 quarter hours

MGT459 Competitive Analysis:
This course will examine the nature of industry analysis at four levels: the industry, the product class, the product type or category, and local competition. This course will examine the five major competitive forces according to Michael Porter's model of "Five competitive Forces"; these include: present competitors, potential competitors, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, and the threat of substitute products. Also examined are critical success factors within the industry based on product, place, promotion, and location. Finally, the course will examine ethical standards for gathering competitive intelligence as established by the SCIP (Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals).
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT463 Understanding Markets:
This course will examine the nature and differences of markets, via market attractiveness, industry and social trends; and focus on understanding target marketing, target segmentation, technology development and its effects on markets—now and future. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of new markets, and analysis of market health and life stage; on the comparison between the nature of product and service markets; and on the nature and effect of organizational buying decisions, demographics in the marketplace, and the influence of advertising and promotion on new or existing markets; and finally, on an examination of the nature and difficulties of competing in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours


Finance Concentration:

MGT464 Macroeconomics for Managers:
This course is designed to build on principles of macroeconomics with particular focus on areas that are relevant for managerial decision-making. Students are introduced to: various components and indicators of performance of the U.S. economy including output, unemployment, and inflation; fiscal and monetary policy tools; and the world economy and international trade issues. Prerequisite: MGT403.4 quarter hours

MGT472 Forecasting and Predictive Markets:
This course is designed to help managers become better at anticipating changes in business conditions and industries. Topics include traditional forecasting techniques as well as new forecasting techniques using information markets—more popularly known as “predictive markets.” Markets tend to be better predictors of the future than even the best experts—at predicting everything from whether we are going to enter a recession to who will be our next president. Empowering managers with these tools places each manager who successfully completes this class well ahead of their competition and, more importantly, right in front of their next opportunity. Prerequisite: MGT4034 quarter hours


MGT474 Corporate Finance:
The course will explore advanced topics in corporate finance. The two prime areas of focus are on Capital Markets (Security Selection, Portfolio Creation, and Risk) and Valuation (Advanced Discounted Cash Flow Model Creation and concepts related to corporate resource and return maximization). Prerequisite: MGT403.4 quarter hours