Management Courses (MNGT)
Following certain course descriptions are the designations: F, Sp, Su. These indicate the semesters fall, spring, summer in which the course is normally offered and are intended as an aid to students planning their programs of study.
MNGT 141: Introduction to Business (3) A survey course to acquaint students with functions performed by business and the part business activities play in our economy as a whole. Designed to give familiarity with common business practices and terminology. This course is not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in three or more courses in business or economics. F, Sp
MNGT 201: Survey of Management (3) A survey of the management process; emphasis upon management techniques and factors basic to various fields of business, industrial, and public organizations. This course is designed to apply the management process to the specific interests of all associate degree candidates and four-year non-business majors. (Not open to College of Business majors in baccalaureate programs.) Prereq: sophomore standing, PSY 201, or consent of instructor. F, Sp
MNGT 305: Principles of Management (3) A study of the principles of management theory and practice in organizations, with emphasis placed on the challenges of management in a diverse and complex environment. Prereq: ACCT 201, 202*, ECON 208, 209*, PSY 201, and junior standing. (Courses marked * may be taken concurrently with MNGT 305.) F, Sp, Su
MNGT 315: Organizational Behavior (3) A study of behavior of individuals and groups within organizations and of the organization itself. Intended to develop in managers a greater awareness of the problems and opportunities in managing human resource in organizations. Specific emphasis is placed on the development of managerial skills. Prereq: MNGT 201 or 305. F, Sp
MNGT 341: Human Resource Management (3) The staff work required in planning and controlling the personnel functions in businesses and the personnel responsibilities of line executives. Emphasis is placed upon principles and procedures relative to selection, placement, training of employees, employees’ services, morale, wages, and hours. Prereq: MNGT 201 or 305. F
MNGT 354: Small Business and Entrepreneurship (3) This course involves an in-depth analysis of the new venture creation process. Development of a business plan will serve as the focal point of the course. Prereq: consent of instructor. F
MNGT 355: Supply Chain Management (3) (Removed)
MNGT 361: Business Environmental Factors (3) An inquiry into the purposes, methods, institutions, results and philosophy of business and its relationship to the environment in which it functions. Prereq: MNGT 201 or 305 and MKTG 201 or 305. F
MNGT 408: Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations (3) A study of employer-union relationships, management and union organizations for collective bargaining, trade union structure and government, the government and collective agreements and the collective bargaining process. Prereq: MNGT 201 or 305. F
MNGT 441: Wage and Salary Administration (3) A comprehensive study of wage and salary policies and techniques, including wage and salary level determination, job evaluation, employee evaluation, merit rating, methods of wage payments, fringe benefits, and controls. Prereq: MNGT 201 or 305. Sp
MNGT 443: Organizational Theory and Design (3) This course involves the management challenge of designing organizational structure to facilitate effective performance and achieve competitive advantage given the evolving nature of organizational environments. Issues will include organizational innovation and change; technological change and organizational restructuring; global competition; organizational culture; employee involvement; participative management and team systems; total quality management; organizational control; communication; and conflict. Prereq: MNGT 305. MNGT 315 recommended. Sp
MNGT 444: Managing Diversity in Organizations (3) A study of cultural perspectives and processes reflecting individual, work group, and organizational diversity in the workplace. Prereq: MNGT 201 or 305. Sp
MNGT 445: International Business (3) International and cross-cultural study of business decisions, enterprises, markets, and institutions. Examines globalization of industries and firms’ competitiveness. Discusses international business transactions and entry strategies. Prereq: ECON 241, MNGT 305, MKTG 305, FIN 305. F, Sp, Su
MNGT 446: Principles of
Total Quality Management (3)
(Changed to DSCI 446.)
MNGT 452: Policy Formulation and Administration (3) Designed to fulfill the needs of the Synthesis category of the University Core Curriculum, this capstone course requires students to develop interdisciplinary solutions for addressing contemporary business problems. In addition to integrating the major fields of business (accounting, finance, marketing, management, computer information systems) this course requires students to address a variety of different topics, such as social issues, diversity, environmental concerns, global/cultural differences, ethics, economics, critical thinking, problem identification, problem solving, communication skills, quantitative analysis, technology, current events, and politics. Through the use of cases, presentations, written projects, class discussions, lectures, and current periodicals students are exposed to the complexities of conducting business in a changing world. Prereq: MNGT 305, FIN 305, MKTG 305, and senior standing. F, Sp, Su
MNGT 455: Small Business Consulting (3) Application of business principles to the operation of small business firms; includes emphasis on management functions, elements of the marketing mix, business practices, and problem solving. Students in teams of two to five are assigned as a counseling unit to a small business firm requesting management counseling. Prereq: MNGT 305, FIN 305, MKTG 305, senior standing, and consent of instructor. Sp
MNGT 490: Individual Study in Management (1-3) Repeatable for up to three hours. Research and reading in the student’s major area of interest. May be taken on an arranged basis upon approval of the College of Business dean and the instructor.
MNGT 499: Business Professional Practice (3) A cooperative work-study program designed to:
- provide undergraduate business students realistic work experience to improve their understanding of the nature of American and international business;
- develop student maturity and confidence to decide in which areas of business they should seek their professional careers; and
- create a work situation where advanced business courses are made more meaningful as a result of the perspective gained from professional experience.
From one to three hours may be earned in an academic term, repeatable to a maximum of six credit hours applied as electives in a business bachelor’s degree program. Grades assigned as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory only. Prereq: Students must have completed or be enrolled in 63 semester hours of credit including the following courses: CIS 151, ACCT 201 and 202, ECON 265, ECON 208 and 209, English 201, and CMST 101. Students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 and minimum GPA of 2.75 in all business courses. Consent of the dean, director of Professional Practice Program, and department chairperson.
