MGT-Management and Business
MGT101 Introduction to Business
Studies the forms of business organization, microeconomic topics, business and society, management, and decision making. 4 quarter hours
MGT106 Applications of Business Writing
Introduces the communication process and addresses the application of basic communication skills through intensive practice in the types of writing and oral presentations required in the business world. Forms of business correspondence include: memorandum, routine business letters, letters conveying good or bad news, persuasive letters, letters of application, and resumes. Prerequisite: MGT101, LAE101 or Consent of advisor required. 4 quarter hours
MGT120 Accounting Principles I
Applies the basic accounting principles as they relate to sole proprietorships and merchandising companies. Guides students in the understanding of the accounting business cycle procedures related to journalizing, posting, adjusting entries, closing entries, and preparing financial statements. 4 quarter hours
MGT121 Accounting Principles II
Applies the basic accounting principles as they relate to a merchandising concern. Guides students in the understanding of the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as they apply to inventory valuation, accounts receivable, plant assets, and accounts payable. Students will also learn the concepts and procedures of internal control, the computation of payroll, and the preparation of a bank reconciliation statement. Prerequisite: MGT 120. 4 quarter hours
MGT122 Accounting Principles III
Applies the basic accounting principles as they relate to partnerships and corporations. Guides students in the understanding of the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as they apply to the issuance of common stock, preferred stock, and bonds. Students will also learn how to prepare the statement of cash flows and use the tools and techniques to analyze and interpret financial statements. Prerequisite: MGT121. 4 quarter hours
MGT150 Introduction to Computers and Computer-Based Applications
Examines the history, development and use of computers and computer applications. Students will be introduced to state-of-the-art computer technology. Topics include computer hardware, software, networks, multimedia and their applications to society, business, industry and government. This course will introduce students to operating systems and application productivity tools, such as word processing, database management, spreadsheets and presentation management. 4 quarter hours
MGT200 Practicum Experience
Designed specifically for BECA students. Students can earn credit for their experience in a business environment. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the BECA Programs. 4 quarter hours
MGT204 Business Law I
Introduces the legal principles underlying standard business transactions and the legal instruments involved: contracts, agencies, partnerships, corporations, property (real and personal), and the Uniform Commercial Code (sales, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions). Prerequisite: MGT101. 4 quarter hours
MGT205 Business Law II
Studies the concepts and rules that apply to business organizations. Features lectures and cases dealing with commercial transactions, property, documents of title, negotiable instruments, bank items, partnerships, and corporations. Prerequisite: MGT204. 4 quarter hours
MGT207 Visual Basic
This course teaches Visual Basic, an event-driven programming language. It introduces the student to real-world situations by creating windows-based interface design specifically for the user. The student will develop fairly sophisticated programs using Visual Basic for Windows. Prerequisite: MGT140. 4 quarter hours
MGT215 Business Applications of Spreadsheet
This course emphasizes the use of spreadsheet as a Decision Support System (DSS) that assists managers in the decision-making process. The course begins with a fundamental background in the purpose and use of spreadsheets in a business environment. It continues with advanced spreadsheet concepts, operations, and techniques (i.e., macros, regression, forecasting, accounting functions, etc.) Prerequisite: MGT140 or MGT150. 4 quarter hours
MGT220 Managerial Accounting
Introduces students to the field of management accounting focusing on the development of useful cost information for product costing and management reporting purposes. Develops an understanding of management decision making through the application of cost-volume-profit analysis, capital budgeting techniques, and preparation of master budgets. Prerequisite: MGT122. 4 quarter hours
MGT221 Individual Taxation
Presents basic concepts of the U.S. tax laws. Provides students with a knowledge of specific skills in computing gross income and exclusions, adjustments to income, itemized deductions, credits and special taxes, capital gains and losses. Covers the technical areas that are important to tax preparers in filing income tax returns. Prerequisite: MGT122. 4 quarter hours
MGT225 Survey of Information Technology
Surveys special computer-based topics and reviews current developments in computer technology. Prerequisite: MGT140. 4 quarter hours
MGT230 Better Business Writing
In this course, students will review and practice tools of good writing. These include the foundation skills of clear organization of sentences and paragraphs; appropriate word choice; and correct grammar and punctuation. Students will also learn the basic format for an executive summary. 3 quarter hours
MGT235 Learning in Teams
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in group process, group learning, and building and sustaining learning teams. The course will demonstrate how team techniques, now common in business and government, can be applied to an educational setting to increase the learning performance of adult students. 3 quarter hours
MGT239 Database Applications
This course begins with an introduction to database management concepts. Using a state-of-the-art relational database, students will learn how to design a database, locate data, edit data, display information, organize data, generate custom design reports, and generate custom labels. The student will learn how to use the database's natural language to act as an intelligent assistant. The overall emphasis of this course is the business use of a database manager as a Decision Support System (DSS) that assists managers in the decision-making process. Prerequisite: MGT140 or MGT150. 4 quarter hours
MGT240 Business Application Development I:Using COBOL
Introduces the students to the concepts of programming in a high-level, structured system. Course emphasis is on data structure, sequential file handling, reporting and sorting. Topics include structured program development, utilizing embedded COBOL, sorts, and creating reports, sequential reports, reports with control breaks, and reports with table-controlled summaries. Prerequisite: MGT140. 4 quarter hours
MGT241 Business Application Development II:Using COBOL
Introduces the students to the concepts of writing COBOL programs used in an interactive environment. Course emphasis is data validation, interactive communication and online updating of a master file. Topics include methods used to interface with a user-operator, design of interactive data, indexed sequential file structures, data validation, and online access methods. Prerequisite: MGT240. 4 quarter hours
MGT243 Office Information Systems
Examines office information and decision support systems as emerging and critical elements in business data and information systems. Emphasizes information processing considerations at the systems level, including analysis and management of support activities such as data and records management, electronic filing and retrieving systems, word processing, micro- and reprographics, and (tele) communications. Prerequisite: MGT140 or MGT150. 4 quarter hours
MGT250 Introduction to Electronic Commerce
This course focuses on operation of a business conducted entirely on the Internet (e-commerce) and the integration of the Internet into business (e-business). Prerequisite: MGT140. 4 quarter hours
MGT256 Learning Through the Case Study Method
There are various ways to learn. This course teaches how to learn experientially through the case study method. The student will learn by participating in case study analysis emphasizing management situations in formal organizations. The goal is to better enable the student to learn to ask the right questions, to analyze, to choose and to solve problems in management situations. 2 quarter hours
MGT264 Stress Management
Explore the major causes of job related stress and learn various coping skills. Identify stressors and enhance the ability to survive in the workplace. 2 quarter hours
MGT270 Survey of International Business
Exposes students to the interrelationship between international business firms and their international, external, economic, political, and cultural environments. Addresses the international adaptations necessary in marketing, finance, and personnel approach, which accompany the lecture format. Prerequisite: MGT101. 4 quarter hours
MGT300 Principles of Marketing
Studies the marketing concept including discovering consumer needs, translating the needs and wants into products and services, creating the demand for the products and services, and expanding the demand. Prerequisite: MGT101. 4 quarter hours
MGT301 Principles of Finance
Addresses the financial aspects of a business: financing operations, combinations and the organization of a business; how the financial function of a business relates to the financial community. Prerequisites: MGT101, MGT122, and LAS250 or LAS255. 4 quarter hours
MGT302 Principles of Management and Supervision
Examines the actual roles managers play in complex organizations. Prepares aspiring managers and professional/ technical employees for management positions while helping them to work more effectively with current managers. Examines management theory critically for utility in light of actual practice. Prerequisite: MGT101 and MGT106, LAE101 and LAS250 or LAS255 recommended. 4 quarter hours
MGT303 Business Research and Communication
Addresses functional uses of communication in planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Discusses methods of researching business information and techniques for presenting collected data. Fosters development of organization, documentation, and style in oral and written reports. Prerequisites: MGT101 and MGT106. 4 quarter hours
MGT304 Business Ethics
Introduces basic ethical principles within a business framework. Addresses standards of ethical conduct within the business community; codes of ethics; concerns over corporate behavior; ethical responsibilities to firms, employees, customers, stockholders, and others in society. Examines advantages of professional codes of ethics. Prerequisites: MGT101, MGT302 and MGT106 or LAE101. 4 quarter hours
MGT305 Operations Management
Represents a blend of concepts from industrial engineering, cost accounting, general management, quantitative methods, and statistics. Covers production and operations activities, such as forecasting, choosing for an office or plant, allocating resources, designing products and services, scheduling activities, and assuring quality. Prerequisites: MGT101, MGT220 and LAM216. 4 quarter hours
MGT307 Consumer Behavior
Draws on the behavioral sciences to provide insight into consumer needs, wants, and behavior in the marketplace. Emphasizes how the manager in business and non-business organizations can build an understanding of the individual consumer into the marketing decisions of goods and/or services. Provides an overview of the role of consumer research. Prerequisite: MGT300. 4 quarter hours.
MGT309 Advertising
Covers advertising as it pertains to the development of a marketing promotional program. Examines the role of advertising in implementing marketing objectives and strategies. Identifies and evaluates the various forms of advertising based on marketing objectives. All aspects of mass communication, from planning to the final evaluation of the promotional mix, are examined. Also includes an examination of current topics in advertising (interactive media, infomercials, international advertising, etc.) Prerequisite: MGT300. 4 quarter hours
MGT310 Principles of Self-Management and Learning
This course is designed as an orientation for adult students returning to higher education. It includes topics related to academic program planning, personal strategic planning, adult learning, and other items relevant to accomplishing your goals in an academic setting. 3 quarter hours
MGT311 Assessment of Managerial Proficiency
This course employs managerial assessment center techniques in a comprehensive process to develop the competence levels of management students and thereby assess their learning needs in terms of what managers need both to know and to do. Students have the opportunity to assess how they learn best through self reflection. Prerequisite: MGT403. 3 quarter hours
MGT312 Marketing Research
Studies the research process as an aid to planning and decision making in marketing management. Topics include the role of research and information system in defining and planning research needs, obtaining marketing information, and identifying target markets. Attention is also given to product and advertising research and market and sales analysis. Prerequisites: MGT300 and LAM216. 4 quarter hours.
MGT314 JAVA Programming
This course is designed to teach the beginning programmers in developing applications and applets using Java programming. This course also introduces students to object-oriented programming concepts along with Java syntax to implement them. Fundamentals of structured logic using decisions, loops, and array manipulation are discussed. Prerequisite: MGT140 and MGT347. 4 quarter hours
MGT315 Corporate and Partnership Taxation
Provides basic concepts of taxation of the corporation and the preparation of corporate tax forms. Emphasizes understanding of the various deductions allowable in the determination of the corporate taxable income. Prerequisite: MGT221. 4 quarter hours
MGT316 Sales Organizations and Selling
Covers the design, development, sales department relations, personnel management in the selling field, sales budgets and cost analysis and their impact on the sales organization. Also examines the role of selling on the marketing program mix, the elements of effective selling, and the development of an effective sales team. Considers current issues related to sales organizations and selling. Prerequisites: MGT300 and MGT302. 4 quarter hours.
MGT317 Retailing
Focuses on what someone entering the retailing field really needs to know. The retailing environment will be analyzed, examining customers and competition in retailing. Merchandising, buying, handling, pricing, advertising and promotion, and customer service will be explored. Location analysis will also be examined as a success factor in retailing. Prerequisite: MGT300. 4 quarter hours
MGT319 Money and Banking
Examines financial institutions, systems, regulating bodies, and policies. Prerequisites: MGT101 and LAS250 or LAS255. 4 quarter hours
MGT320 Intermediate Accounting I
Presents a thorough investigation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) underlying corporate financial statements. Emphasis is placed on the qualitative characteristics of accounting information and the objectives of financial reporting. Covers the accounting and reporting requirements for receivables and inventories, compound interest, and annuities. Prerequisite: MGT122. 4 quarter hours
MGT321 Intermediate Accounting II
Involves students in a thorough investigation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) underlying the financial reporting of marketable securities; contingent liabilities; plant, property and equipment; and long-term debt. Introduces the accounting and reporting requirements for capital stock, stock rights, stock warrants, convertible securities, and deferred income taxes. Prerequisite: MGT320. 4 quarter hours
MGT322 Intermediate Accounting III
Involves students in a thorough investigation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) underlying the financial reporting of pension plans, capital and operating leases, discontinued operations, changes in accounting principles, and earnings per share. Introduces the accounting requirements for changing prices, interpreting and analyzing financial statements, and reporting of financial-statement disclosures. Prerequisite: MGT321. 4 quarter hours
MGT323 Cost Accounting
Introduces students to the field of management accounting focusing on the development of useful cost information for product costing and management reporting purposes. Develops an understanding of management decision making through the application of cost behavior analysis, product costing methods, variance analysis, cost allocation techniques, and transfer pricing. Prerequisite: MGT220. 4 quarter hours
MGT324 Electronic Accounting
Combines accounting and computer science in a timely and creative fashion to illustrate accounting practices in today's environment. Uses basic but comprehensive computerized software to give the student "hands-on" experience with the most common applications. Guides students through computer-based accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and other related modules. Prerequisites: MGT122; MGT140 or MGT243. 4 quarter hours
MGT325 Data Mining and Warehousing
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of data mining including motivations for and applications of data mining. The course provides an overview of the ethics and privacy issues with respect to invasive use, and an exploration of data mining methodologies. Introduces techniques for mining information from the web including logs, forms, cookies, user identification and path analysis. Prerequisite(s): MGT403.
MGT326 Securing Corporate Information Assets
The proliferation of corporate databases and the development of telecommunication network technology as gateways to intrusion are examined. Ways of investigating the management of the risk and security of data systems are presented as a function of design through recovery and protection. Issues of risk and security, as they relate to specific industries and government, are major topics in the course. Examples are presented of how major technological advances in computer and operating systems have placed data, as tangible corporate assets, at risk. Quantitative techniques for risk assessment and for qualitative decision making under uncertainty are explored. Prerequisite(s): MGT403.
MGT327 Procuring, Managing and Leading High-Tech Workers
This course is geared towards the human resource official and line manager who recruit, manage and retain those professionals who think and act as free-agents. The purpose of this course is to provide concrete advice on day-to-day procurement, management, and retention issues specific to the high technology employee. It provides insights into different ways of thinking about and managing the higher-paid, highly sought after, and often introverted employee. The course also emphasizes how managers can more effectively manage the internal and external environment that relates to the management of information technology human resources. Prerequisite(s): MGT403
MGT328 Enterprise Resource Planning
Course provides an overview of enterprise resource planning. Students will learn how to create a seamless integration of information flow through an organization by combining various sources of information into coherent software applications and databases. They will also learn how to transform business processes to create a seamless flow in supply chains. The course presents the origins and evolution of ERP along with trends and issues it has created. Prerequisite(s): MGT403.
MGT340 Systems Analysis and Design
This course presents a systematic structural approach to systems analysis and design. It covers all the phases in systems life cycle from conception to implementation and evaluation. Prerequisites: MGT 207 and MGT240 or Instructor's agreement. 4 quarter hours
MGT341 Database Program Development
Surveys database concepts and database management systems. Guides students in the use of a popular software package to learn the theory and application of database management systems. Prerequisite: MGT239 and programming language. 4 quarter hours
MGT342 Management Control of Information Systems
Provides a broad overview of the information systems management function. Emphasizes information systems management, with particular attention to planning, organizing, and controlling user services, and managing other computer information systems development processes. Covers subject matter through lectures, reading, discussions, and case-study analysis. Prerequisite: MGT140. 4 quarter hours
MGT347 Computer Networks & Intranets
This course teaches the fundamentals of computer networks including data communications and telecommunications concepts. It emphasizes the importance of the Intranets and teaches students the hardware and software setup for Intranets. Prerequisite: MGT140. 4 quarter hours
MGT348 C++ Programming
Introduces structured modular programming design and techniques used for development of various software. Involves designing and writing typical business application programs. Prerequisite: One programming course. 4 quarter hours
MGT350 Management Information Systems
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 or other specialists, will understand the uses of technology in today's business world. 4 quarter hours
MGT352 Network Management
This course introduces the concepts and foundation of computer networks, including LAN and WAN. It emphasizes management's engagement in dealing with this ever-changing critical technology. Topics include telecommunications networks; remote network access; transmission carrier services; internet features and functions; and the future of telecommunications. 4 quarter hours
MGT353 IT Structure, Management & Control
Course is designed for students and managers who desire an overview of contemporary information systems technology (IT) management. It explains the relevant issues of effective management of information services activities and highlights the areas of greatest potential application of the technology. Course involves extensive use of business cases devoted to Information Technology. 4 quarter hours
MGT362 Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Provides practical tools for planning, implementing, and controlling marketing activities for a new venture. Prerequisite: MGT300. 4 quarter hours
MGT370 International Accounting
Presents a broad perspective of international accounting with emphasis on accounting standards and practices in selected countries in Asia, Australia, Canada, and Europe; disclosure practices around the world; accounting for inflation in various countries; multinational consolidation of financial statements; and accounting information systems for multinational corporations. Prerequisite: MGT122. 4 quarter hours
MGT371 International Finance
Spotlights the economic and business rationale for the existence of multinational firms in a foreign exchange risk context. Covers foreign exchange exposure, variables that cause exchange rates to change, international capital markets, long-term worldwide cost of capital, and short- and intermediate-term financing through the international banking systems. Prerequisites: MGT122, MGT301 and one economics course. 4 quarter hours
MGT372 International Management
Provides an understanding of how business firms manage international operations. Looks at how a manager's role and decisions change when a company goes beyond a single national boundary. Focuses on how these roles must respond not only to the sociocultural environment abroad, but also to the organizational problems that result from attempting to integrate and coordinate a complex set of operations worldwide. Prerequisite: MGT270 or MGT302. 4 quarter hours
MGT373 International Marketing
Presents an applied course devoted to the extended study of marketing products abroad. Includes subtopics such as overseas market selection, planning, product adaptation, channel selection, pricing behavior, promotion strategy, exporting and importing. Involves case studies and a problem-solving approach, which accompany the lecture format. Prerequisite: MGT270 or MGT300. 4 quarter hours
MGT400 Business Strategy
Designed as an integrative course to synthesize and apply concepts covered throughout the program. Provides a case study approach to top management strategy and policy making, integrating the functional divisions of an organization through analysis and solutions to complex business situations. Goal is for students to think strategically in their careers. Prerequisite (or concurrent registration): MGT301, MGT302, MGT303, MGT305 or enrollment in the degree-completion, cohort BA in Business Administration. 4 quarter hours
MGT403 Introduction to BSM/BSMIS
The BSM is a web-supported program. It is imperative that the student has the computer and other skills required to successfully complete the program. This course is intended to orient the student to the program and to serve as an introduction to those required skills. Among them 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 online library. Writing skills will also be assessed. This course is a prerequisite to all other BSM courses. 1 quarter hour
MGT406 Applied Business Analysis
The purpose of this course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed and sounds business decisions. Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT407 Advanced Business Writing
Builds upon the communication process and addresses the application of basic communication skills through intensive practice in the types of writing and oral presentations required in the business world. Fosters the development of students' written and oral presentation skills. Forms of business correspondence include memorandum, routine business letters, letters conveying good or bad news, persuasive letters, letters of application, and resumes. Goal is to learn to present ideas, reports, etc. clearly and concisely. Students refine both written and oral presentation skills by applying them to management issues. 4 quarter hours
MGT408 Issues in International Business
Draws upon students' understanding of global business. Examines the interrelationship between international business firms and their international, external, economic, political, and cultural environments and how these affect a manager's responsibilities. Discusses the international adaptations necessary in marketing, finance, and personnel approach, which accompany the lecture format. Familiarizes students with issues they may confront as global managers or as they deal with global managers. 4 quarter hours
MGT409 Issues in Consumer Behavior
Draws upon the behavioral sciences and marketing to provide insight into consumer needs, wants and behavior in the marketplace. Provides an emphasis on how the manager in business and non-business organizations can build an understanding of the individual consumer into the marketing decisions of goods and/or services. Provides an overview of the role of consumer research and additional work in developing quantitative and analytical thinking. 4 quarter hours
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: Admission to the BSM Program and 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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT413 Procuring, Managing, and Leading High-Tech Workers
This course is geared towards the human resource official and line manager who recruit, manage and retain those professionals who think and act as free-agents. The purpose of this course is to provide concrete advice on day-to-day procurement, management, and retention issues specific to the high technology employee. It provides insights into different ways of thinking about and managing the higher- paid, highly sought after, and often introverted employee. The course also emphasizes how managers can more effectively manage the internal and external environment that relates to the management of information technology human resources. Prerequisite(s): MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT414 Business Research Methods and Communication
Builds upon studentsÆ written and oral communication skills by examining the functional uses of communication in planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Provides a framework for researching business information and techniques for presenting collected data. Develops skills in the organization, documentation, and style in oral and written reports. 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
MGT417 Communication Networks
This course provides an overview of data communications and networks for IT and business professionals. The course covers the technical fundamentals of how networks function, studies real-life applications of network technology, and outlines network design and management issues faced by business and IT organizations. The course also covers the latest trends in communications and networking technologies and the new applications and architectures that these technologies enable. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours

MGT418

Concepts and Applications in Financial Management
Examines the managerial impact of the financial aspects of a business: financing operations, combinations and the organization of a business; how the financial function of a business relates to the financial community; also reviews basic financial statements, such as the income statement, the balance sheet, etc., to familiarize. Builds upon previously acquired financial principles, resulting in the critical analysis and quantitative skills needed for all managers. 4 quarter hours
MGT420 Advanced Accounting
Introduces the student to the accounting concepts and principles underlying multicorporate financial statements with emphasis on consolidation, cost vs. equity ownership accounting, and purchase vs. pooling business combinations. Covers partnerships-their formation, operation, and liquidation. Prerequisite: MGT322. 4 quarter hours
MGT421 Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities
Covers the accounting and reporting systems for governmental and nonprofit entities such as hospitals, colleges and universities, voluntary health and welfare organizations. Prerequisite: MGT122. 4 quarter hours
MGT422 Principles of Auditing
Provides an introduction to auditing for accounting students who do not have significant auditing experience. Explains the analytical methods and quantitative decision aids that auditors use in practice to translate these considerations into specific decisions on the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures. Covers the auditor's methods of obtaining evidence as a basis for expressing an opinion on financial statements. Prerequisite: MGT420. 4 quarter hours
MGT424 Developing and Managing Web Sites
This course covers the key technical and business issues associated with the design, development, and management of internal or external web sites. In addition to providing hands-on experience with web development tools, the course addresses the roles, processes, and interfaces that are required for producing effective web sites. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT426 Financial Management
This course explores the overall financial structure of an organization. Students will focus on fundamental financial data, such as the income statement, the balance sheet, and cash flow. Students will use these statements to evaluate the overall financial health of an organization, using such tools as ratio analysis, time value of money and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT428 Ethical Issues in Business and Management
Builds upon students' knowledge of basic ethical principles and applies those within a business and managerial framework. Explores the interrelationship between managerial effectiveness and efficiency and ethics. Examines ethical issues that managers confront and develops a potential framework for dealing with those issues. 4 quarter hours
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(s): Admission to BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT431 Communication Skills for Managers
This course fosters the development of students' written and oral presentation skills. Learning to present ideas, reports, and proposals clearly and concisely are primary goals of this course. Students refine both their written and oral presentation skills by applying them to management issues. Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT433 Developing and Managing Databases
This course teaches how databases are designed, implemented, and managed in today's business environment. Students learn the theory and then apply it using database management software to solve common business problems. The course also addresses business issues associated with enterprise data, such as data integrity and privacy. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT434 Accounting and Budgeting for Managers
Draws upon students' understanding of accounting principles to the field of management accounting focusing on the development of useful cost information for product costing and management reporting purposes. Develops an understanding of management decision making through the application of cost behavior analysis, product costing methods, variance analysis, cost allocation techniques, and transfer pricing. Also looks at budgeting as a managerial responsibility and a managerial tool. 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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT437 Data Mining and Warehousing
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of data mining including motivations for and applications of data mining. The course provides an overview of the ethics and privacy issues with respect to invasive use, and an exploration of data mining methodologies. Introduces techniques for mining information from the web including logs, forms, cookies, user identification and path analysis. Prerequisites: MGT403, MGT433. 4 quarter hours
MGT438 Information Management Systems
Draws upon 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. Provides a broad overview of the basic elements of the technology field. Future managers, entrepreneurs or other specialists will understand the uses of technology in today's business world. 4 quarter hours one programming course recommended. 4 quarter hours
MGT439 Computing and Information Systems
Provides an overview of selected concepts related to the functions of communications and data systems in today's organizational environment. Includes the role of management in the creation and use of information systems. 3 quarter hours
MGT440 Advanced Management Information Systems Concepts
Introduces the information systems planning process, with emphasis on its relation to the overall organizational goals, policies, plans, management style, and industry condition. Focuses on issues that are of interest to managers dealing with management information systems, including the role of management in the creation and use of such systems. Prerequisite: MGT340. 4 quarter hours
MGT442 Auditing Programming Language
Introduces the fundamentals of electronic data processing (EDP) auditing. Emphasis on EDP controls, types of EDP audits, and concepts and techniques used in EDP audits. Exposes students to risk assessment and professional standards in the field of EDP auditing. Prerequisites: MGT241, MGT343. 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. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT445 Applied Software Development Project
Requires application of computer programming and system development concepts, principles, and practices to a comprehensive system development project. Involves student participation in a complete system design project, from conception to implementation, as part of a project team. Prerequisite: MGT340 and MGT341. 4 quarter hours
MGT446 Introduction to Expert Systems
Introduces expert systems and how they are developed. Involves a practical hands-on approach to using an expert system developmental tool. IBM based. Prerequisite: MGT140; one programming course recommended. 4 quarter hours
MGT447 Spreadsheet for Managers
This course emphasizes the knowledge-based approach that explores the ways managers receive and use knowledge when making decisions. Spreadsheet will be used as a Decision Support System (DSS) for making vital business decisions. Case analysis will be an integral part of this course. 4 quarter hours
MGT448 Database for Managers
This course begins with an introduction to the structure of relational databases. It includes entity-relationship (E-R) modeling, and normalization of database tables. Students will be introduced to structured query language (SQL) and work with Visual Basic. This course continues with the introduction of database programming using the 4th generation language programs. Students will be exposed to actual data base system features and uses in real world companies. 4 quarter hours
MGT449 Research in Information Technology
Information systems (IS)/ information technology (IT) research is introduced, focusing on the most current research and development in the field. The aim of the course is to help students become intelligent consumers of IT research. Learners research one area of IS/IT by identifying a problem or opportunity, reviewing the research literature and drawing conclusions based on findings. 4 quarter hours
MGT450 Human Resource Management
This course explores selected issues related to human resources management such as human resources planning and forecasting; workplace diversity issues; the recruitment/selection process; the legal and regulatory requirements which impact employee relations (e.g., EEO, ADA, FMLA, labor law, health and safety regulations); training and development; employee compensation administration; and performance appraisals. Prerequisite: MGT403. 5 quarter hours
MGT451 Quantitative Methods for Managers
Builds upon studentsÆ mathematical skills and further develops critical quantitative skills for managers: manipulation of numbers, interpretation of findings drawn from mathematically supported information. Reviews basic mathematical equations and builds those as students are introduced to statistical methods used in business. 5 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 business and multicultural work forces. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSM Program and 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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT456 Securing Corporate Information Assets
The proliferation of corporate databases and the development of telecommunication network technology as gateways to intrusion are examined. Ways of investigating the management of the risk and security of data systems are presented as a function of design through recovery and protection. Issues of risk and security, as they relate to specific industries and government, are major topics in the course. Examples are presented of how major technological advances in computer and operating systems have placed data, as tangible corporate assets, at risk. Quantitative techniques for risk assessment and for qualitative decision making under uncertainty are explored. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and 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; identifies and analyzes a marketing opportunity or problem through the development of a marketing plan. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSM Program and 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 factors of success 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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT462 Systems Development Life Cycle
Course provides an overview of the systems development life cycle, including the phases of planning, analysis, design, build, test, deployment, and support. The course will cover the latest tools, techniques, and methodologies for developing business applications. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding and specifying business requirements, then iteratively transforming requirements into a system design. 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 the analysis of market health and life stage; on the comparison between the nature of product and service markets; and on the attention is paid to the nature and effect of organizational buying decisions, demographics in the marketplace, 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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT467 Managerial Ethics and Decision Making
In this course students identify ethical problems and stakeholders in ethical decisions, clarify loyalties and duties, and explore various models for decision making. Prerequisite: MGT403. 3 quarter hours
MGT468 Human Resource Management Practices
This course includes an examination of the following human resource management functions in an integrated, organizational context: human resource planning; selection and placement; training and development; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; government regulatory issues; and, management practices. This course is designed to prepare students for professional certification by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Note:Certification testing is not a part of this course. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
MGT469 Enterprise Resource Planning
Course provides an overview of enterprise resource planning. Students will learn how to create a seamless integration of information flow through an organization by combining various sources of information into coherent software applications and databases. They will also learn how to transform business processes to create a seamless flow in supply chains. The course presents the origins and evolution of ERP along with trends and issues it has created. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT471 IT Project Management
This course covers how to plan and manage IT projects. Students will learn and apply principles, techniques, and tools for taking an IT project from inception to the delivery of business value. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay among IT project requirements, such as scope, quality, productivity, budget, resources, and schedule. The course content is aligned with industry certifications (Project+, Project Management Professional), though the course by itself does not prepare students for these certification exams. Prerequisites: MGT403, MGT462. 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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT473 Strategic Uses of IT
This course prepares students to increase the strategic effectiveness of information technology. Its main objective is to help students become better decision-makers thereby enabling them to compete more effectively in today's information technology-driven environment. Major topics include issues relating to the development of an IT-enabled strategy and organizational design; challenges related to electronic commerce within and between organizations; and IT structure, organization, planning, control, & management. Material covered in this course centers around field-based research and case study analysis. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT475 Managerial Budgeting
This course looks at budgeting as a managerial responsibility and a managerial tool. Managers are generally called upon to plan, monitor, and control budgets. The course introduces basic financial statements, such as the income statement, the balance sheet, etc. Students also focus on such topics as relevant costs, flexible budgeting, and break-even analysis. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT480 Management Practicum
Provides the student with practical management experience. The student will assume a managerial role with a company and learn the day-to-day duties of a manager in the organization. Prerequisites: Principles of Management and Supervision, MGT302 and consent of practicum instructor. 4 quarter hours
MGT481 Advanced Concepts in Operations Management
Utilizing a blend of concepts from industrial engineering and statistics, reviews and builds upon an understanding of production and operations activities, such as forecasting, choosing an office or plant, allocating resources, designing products and services, scheduling activities, and assuring quality. 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(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT485 Applied MIS Techniques
This course is the capstone for the BS in Management Information Systems program. The course uses case studies and research assignments as vehicles for students to integrate and apply the business, technology, and management concepts they have learned in previous courses. Students will analyze real-world business technology issues, propose strategies, design solutions, plan projects, and relate what they are doing to business value. Prerequisites: MGT403 and all other BSMIS program courses. 5 quarter hours
MGT486 Principles of Website Design & Development
This hands-on course is designed to introduce the learner to the principles of design and development of Websites. This course also covers the tools used from the design stage all the way to the implementation and maintenance of a Website. Prerequisites: MGT314 and MGT347. 4 quarter hours
MGT490 Independent Study
Provides an opportunity for students to pursue advanced scholarly study in a special area where they seek further information, or to investigate a practical problem in their area of professional interest. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty advisor and program director. 1-4 quarter hours
MGT495 Special Topic
Permits development of special topic courses to meet emerging learning needs. (The specific topic is indicated on the transcript. There is no limit on the number of MGT495 courses that can be applied to the degree, although each topic may be taken only once.) 1-6 quarter hours
MGT499 Management Seminar
Includes library research and discussion of a selected area of interest in management. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty advisor and program director. 1-6 quarter hours
MGT500 Contemporary Marketing Issues
Provides an analysis of the problems facing managers in the formulation of marketing policies and extends the marketing concept to relationships within the organization. 3 semester hours
MGT502 Management Information Systems
Enables students to utilize the MIS systems in modern organizations with special emphasis on the behavioral problems of human beings interacting with new technology. Includes an introduction to the techniques and equipment used in data processing. 2 semester hours
MGT504 Accounting and Financial Management
Provides a course in finance for nonfinancial managers. Beginning with an introduction to basic accounting concepts and practices, the student explores the terms and issues of financial management, especially as they impact on human resources. Includes a review of ratios, capital structure, and budgeting, planning, and cash management. 2 semester hours
MGT505 The Economic Environment of Business
Examines managerial economics and the impact of the economic environment on business decision making. 2 semester hours
MGT506 Evaluation and Interventions within Organizations
This course focuses on the development of effective assessment methods for the systematic evaluation of human resource programs to include organizational development and training interventions. Students will examine the need for evaluating human resources development (HRD) programs; develop protocols evaluating HRD interventions; and explore techniques for collecting and analyzing data and for communicating results obtained in the evaluation process. 3 semester hours
MGT508 Current Issues in Human Resources Management
This course integrates the human resource management and development knowledge and skills learned in the Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development (MS-HRM&D) program. This course will include an examination of following functions in an integrated, organizational context: human resource planning; selection and placement; training and development; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; government regulatory issues; and, management practices. This course is also designed to prepare students for professional certification by the Human Resource Certification Institute, Society for Human Resource Management. (Certification testing is not a part of this course.) 4 semester hours
MGT 509 Human Resources Planning
Examines the methods by which organizations and individuals develop and motivate employees. Special topics include: strategic human resource planning and forecasting, career development, employee and executive development, employee motivation, productivity improvement strategies and incentive and reward systems. 4 semester hours
MGT510 Compensation Management
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of underlying compensation regulations and laws. Various compensation philosophies, strategies, and policies will be examined. The course also deals with how compensation is implemented through a systematic administrative procedure and managed to attract and retain qualified personnel. 3 semester hours
MGT511 Benefits Management
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of employee benefits programs. Specifically, it will examine various types of benefits programs, objectives, and advantages and disadvantages of each, cost containment measures, and legal ramifications. The course will also deal with how a benefits program is developed, implemented, and effectively managed. 3 semester hours
MGT513 Total Compensation Systems
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of a variety of compensation philosophies, strategies and methodologies. Total compensation systems include salaries and wages, incentive awards and bonuses, long-term income and set-asides, stock/thrift plans and profit/gain-sharing options, and other benefits. Students will learn how systematically developed compensation packages are implemented and effectively managed. Students will also learn the importance of compensation management to improved organizational productivity and employee performance. 5 semester hours
MGT514 Training Program Design and Presentation
This course emphasizes the identification and application of models for training program design and the development and communication of instructional strategies in and out of the classroom. This course also provides detailed instruction on how to design, develop and evaluate effective training materials for classroom and computer-based instruction. 3 semester hours
MGT515 Training and Development: Systems and Practices
This course focuses on the nature and growth of organizational training systems and the functions involved in employee training and development. There is an emphasis on a systematic approach to the development of effective training programs which includes the assessment of organizational needs, performance outcomes, and organizational processes to determine the necessity for training as a strategic initiative or as an intervention to correct existing deficiencies. 4 semester hours
MGT516 Consulting Skills
The purpose of this course is to provide students with basic consulting skills and techniques that will allow them to operate effectively in an organizational setting. It is a ôhow toö course that concentrates on consulting techniques designed to improve individual and organizational effectiveness. 3 semester hours
MGT520 Performance Analysis and Productivity Improvement
Enables students to identify causes of performance problems by analyzing the system: its values, processes, and factors which affect individual and group behavior. Includes diagnosing individual performance deficiencies, identifying training needs, and learning strategies for minimizing system problems. 4 semester hours
MGT521 Recruitment, Selection, and Retention
This course examines the criteria and techniques required in the effective recruitment and selection of employees. It also deals with how organizations can more effectively retain their employees. 3 semester hours
MGT523 Analytical and Writing Skills for Managers
This course emphasizes development of the analytical writing and cognitive skills that students need for successful graduate study. Instruction focuses on applying these skills through reading and writing about topics in the management, business, and human resources fields. This course may be taken up to two times. Pass/Fail. Zero credit hours.
MGT525 Managing Continuous Improvement
Provides an understanding of continuous improvement and TQM, including technical aspects and a methodology for their implementation. Presents continuous improvement as a process with an orderly set of activities designed to ensure that desired organizational outputs are achieved. 3 semester hours
MGT528 Human Resources Management
Identifies and operationalizes the major functions of Human Resources Management. This course examines the role of the human resources manager in creating a productive work environment as an organizational planner and as management's internal consultant (business partner) in recruitment, selection and retention practices, compensation issues, performance management, labor and employee relations, and the legal and regulatory aspects of human resources decision making. Students will learn how to use library resources to conduct a literature review on human resources management topics. Students will also learn to integrate modern human resources related technology into their organizations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing 4 semester hours
MGT529 Research Methods and Data Analysis in Business
Teaches students to ask the right questions, select and analyze the appropriate data, and prepare research-based memoranda and reports with emphasis on decision making and problem solving in a business context. 3 semester hours
MGT533 Organization Behavior, Organizational Development and Change
Explains organizational behavior on the individual, work group and organization-wide levels by introducing contemporary theories of organization. Explores the theory and practice of change in organizations. Emphasis is placed on techniques of analyzing and solving organizational problems. 5 semester hours
MGT540 Labor and Management Relations
This Course examines the growth of unions, the evolution of management/labor relations, and the legal aspects of union certification, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining and contract negotiation. An emphasis is placed on the collective bargaining process and on emerging human resource management issues which relate to labor/employee relations in union and non-union organizations. 4 semester hours
MGT541 Employee Relations and the Law
This course deals with various aspects of employee relations and their legal ramifications. Included in the course are such topics as: affirmative action and equal opportunity issues; employee discipline and termination; performance appraisals administration; and other employee relations issues, such as employee morale and productivity, health, safety, security and organizational communications. 3 semester hours
MGT542 Leadership Theory & Practice
This course provides an introduction to graduate study in the Masters in Management curriculum. Students examine leadership and management processes through reading and discussion of both classic and contemporary leadership articles. The course provides a survey of historical leadership and management theories, as well as an understanding of the many challenges facing leaders in the 21st Century organizational life. Prerequisite(s): none. 3 semester hours
MGT543 Assessment of Leadership in Organizations
While learning about assessment instruments and the research processes behind them, students examine their own leadership and management skills and styles. Through completing and getting feedback from several nationally normed assessments, students focus on their key management and leadership interpersonal behaviors, their knowledge of preferred leader behaviors, their emotional intelligence, and their personality type strengths and challenges in the workplace. [core] Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. 3 semester hours
MGT544 Effective Problem Solving & Decision Making
This course focuses on skillful problem-solving and decision-making as keys to effective managerial leadership. Students focus on specific work situations, learning to apply both experience-based and formal problem solving methods. With the aims of minimizing their deficiencies and enhancing their strengths, students examine their thinking and decision making preferences and practices. They learn ways to engage in comprehensive, flexible thinking, thus enhancing their abilities to generate good alternatives, design something new, and successfully plan and implement. Finally, students learn how to identify and avoid reasoning fallacies so that they can present sound, persuasive arguments for their problem solutions and decisions. Prerequisite(s): None, although this is a course in the Master of Science in Management With Special Emphasis on Organizational Leadership. It is also part of a set sequence of courses and either incorporates or builds upon material from previous courses, such as the assessment results for MGT543, Assessment of Leadership in Organizations. 3 semester hours
MGT545 Organizational Analysis
Students in this course use systems analysis to investigate how organizations work. Focusing on the complex issues surrounding organizational performance, students acquire tools they need to conduct a thorough performance analysis of their own work units, as well as their entire organization. In addition, students assess the effects of organizational cultures and structures in their workplaces. Prerequisite(s):The course builds on the skills learned in the MGT544-Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making, and MGT552-Practicum in Proposal Development for Organizational Improvement. 3 semester hours
MGT546 Organizational Design & Innovation
Building on the principles and techniques of organizational analysis, students explore the role of the leader as change agent and critically examine the concepts of change and innovation as ongoing processes for organizational renewal. Students investigate and apply methods of shaping the innovative organization of tomorrow by evaluating major elements of organizational design--structure, business processes, roles, responsibilities, work assignments, equipment/technology, information flow, and interaction. They also learn to apply concepts and techniques of organizational development to determine the need for change, to plan for change, to implement change, and to measure improvement as a result of change. Prerequisite(s): This course builds upon the concepts taught during MGT545-Organizational Analysis. 3 semester hours
MGT547 Ethical Practices of Leaders
In this capstone course, students explore both toxic and exemplary leadership practices and the ethics and values associated with them. At the same time, students examine their own personal ethical philosophies, how they live their personal philosophies in their own organizations, and what they might change in their professional lives to allow them to better lead others. Prerequisite(s): none. 3 semester hours
MGT548 Practicum in Leadership Development
Building on their individual assessments in MGT543 and their experiences in Effective Problem Solving, students engage in a series of structured leadership development activities over the five-month duration of this course. These include increasing skills in an area of emotional intelligence and in three self-chosen leadership dimensions through reading, action, and reflection. Learning is documented in a series of brief,reflective "Leadership Development Reports." Students work independently and through feedback from their professor, meeting as a group only twice--at the beginning and at the end of the course. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. 3 semester hours
MGT549 Organizational Communication
Students in this course develop a model of the leader-manager as communicator through studying various aspects of intrapersonal, interpersonal, intergroup, and mediated communication in organizations, including conflict, negotiation, coaching, feedback, and message channel and medium selection. Students also explore communication analysis tools such as message analysis, organizational network analysis, climate instruments, and cultural assessments. Students also learn about the communication processes used to establish and reinforce organizational values and culture. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. 3 semester hours
MGT550 Research in Human Resources
This course introduces systematic inquiry as the basis for decision making in human resource management. It enables the student to develop research-based strategies for making human resource decisions. 3 semester hours
MGT551 Leadership & High Performance Teams
This course equips students with knowledge, skills, and tools relevant to working with and within teams--both local and virtual. Topics studied include group dynamics and group decision-making, reasons teams fail, and ways to make collaboration work through effective human relations skills. Through working in small teams during the course, students will learn to apply skills and concepts which assure team success. The focus is on skills necessary for building and participating in high performance teams in the 21st Century. Prerequisite(s): This course builds on concepts taught during MGT542-Leadership Theory and Practice, and MGT549- Organizational Communication. 3 semester hours
MGT552 Practicum in Proposal Development for Organizational Improvement
In this course, students gain critical thinking, research, project planning, and persuasive writing skills through the development and critique of a complete project or policy proposal. Each student plans and writes a proposal in support of some real or hypothetical organizational project. Possible project topics include merging two units or functions, adding a new service, seeking support for a major capital investment, making or modifying a major human resource or management policy. The course lasts approximately five months and is largely individualized study, plus three class meetings. It culminates in students making executive briefings to their classmates on their proposals. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. 3 semester hours
MGT553 Strategic Leadership in Organizations
Strategy-making is the on-going, participatory process that maintains an organization's strategic focus with maximum flexibility and adaptation to changing environmental demands. Strategic leaders manage the strategy-making choices within organizations. As both art and science, strategic leadership requires analytical, intuitive, and reflective thinking. In this course, students hone analytical skills by conducting an organizational strategy audit and strengthen imagination, intuition, and "information sense-making" by developing scenarios that envision various businesses and organizational futures. Prerequisite(s): This course builds on all of the previous courses in the program. 3 semester hours
MGT580 Workshops (Topics vary)
Workshops offer content in an informal atmosphere utilizing the participation model. An identifying statement indicates the area of study and appears on the transcript. A maximum of 6 semester hours of workshop credit may be applied to satisfy degree requirements. The appropriateness and acceptability of workshop credit must be determined in consultation with the faculty advisor. 1-4 semester hours
MGT590 Management Internship
The management internship experience in a selected organization is designed to enable the student to integrate classroom learning with practice and to refine management and/or human resource management functional area skills. Placements are individualized according to the studentÆs program, area of concentration, learning need, and interests. An internship faculty advisor will be assigned to monitor and evaluate student progress. 3 semester hours.
MGT594 Independent Study
Provides graduate students in degree or certificate programs an opportunity to pursue advanced scholarly study in special areas where they seek further information or to investigate a practical problem in their area of professional interest. Special forms, obtained in the RegistrarÆs Office, must be completed and are required for registration. 1-4 semester hours
MGT595 Special Topics
Special topic courses are developed to meet emerging learning needs. The specific topic is indicated on the transcript and course content is summarized with the course announcement. There is no limit on the number of MGT595 courses which can be applied to the degree, although each topic may be taken only once. 1-4 semester hours
MGT599A1, MGT599A2, MGT599A3
Thesis/Options
The thesis is a formal, written document which investigates a theory or particular point of view as the result of disciplined inquiry. Students should discuss content and methodology with an appropriate faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of thesis advisor. 2-6 semester hours
MGT599B Field-Study/Thesis Project Advisement
M.S. students who need to receive advisement and to work with a faculty member in order to complete any of the following courses must enroll in the appropriate version of this course:
1) MGT599B1 for the Management Development
Report Part I (MGT591);
2) MGT599B2 for the Management Development
Report Part II (MGT591);
3) MGT599B3 for an independent study [MGT594];
4) MGT599B4 for the thesis [MGT599];
5) MGT599B5 for the Management Assessment
Report [MGT519];
6) MGT599B6 for the Organizational Project Proposal
[MGT518 or MGT552];
7) MGT599B7 for the Literature Review [MGT517]; or
8) MGT599B8 for a learning agreement from Practicum in Leadership Development (MGT548).
 
This course shall run for 90 days from the date of registration; credits do not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Permission of the appropriate CMB administrator is required for registration.

 
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