Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees. Prerequisites (if any) and the General Education Requirement(s) which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description.

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Management
	MGMT 297 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 299 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 305 - Management and Organizational Behavior 4.00 credit hours Provides a formal overview of why organizations exist and how they operate within the context of society. Basic management issues such as the structure of organizations are explored. In many cases management topics are covered in a generic manner that can be applied to any organization. Other issues are addressed with specific applications to certain firms. This course examines our role as individuals as it pertains to organizations. It is generally meant to provide a framework to analyze organizations that exist in the U.S. but will also cover some international topics. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 265 and ECON 200 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 315 - Management Information Systems 4.00 credit hours Combines information theory and practice to prepare students to recognize computer-based information systems elements and develop effective and ethical decisions regarding managing information systems. The fit between corporate culture, strategies and information systems decisions is analyzed in detail. The concept of big data, its sources, the management of IT and the security concerns regarding big data, and any recent developments that affect information technologies are the main focus. Students also learn how the managerial decisions made at the firm level affect daily lives and how this has ethical implications as well as implications for privacy. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 305 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 325 - Data Analytics 4.00 credit hours Provides in-depth knowledge about quantitative data analysis methods in order to tackle business problems. Students gain hands-on experience through the data analysis process, starting from analyzing problems in order to identify data requirements and analysis needs, applying appropriate data analysis methods and interpreting results within the given context. Data analysis software such as spreadsheet, optimization and simulation programs are used to support the skill building within this course. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 265 and MGMT 305 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 335 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management 4.00 credit hours However large or small a business’ operations might be, they are part of at least one supply chain. Recognizing this system, its counterparts and the level of control each member has on the operations constitute the foundations of effective management. Within this course, the distinction between the terms of logistics management and supply chain management are examined. The synergy created through partnerships in the supply chain, and the alignment of strategies for logistics and supply chain management are highlighted. Implications and impact of decisions made on the supply chain, the society and the environment are in focus. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 305 and MKTG 300 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 345 - Human Resource Management 4.00 credit hours Examines the basic functions of personnel and labor relations. Discussions focus on valuing, employing, developing, motivating and maintaining human resources in organizations. The history of the American labor movement and the collective bargaining process is also examined. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 305 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 355 - Training and Development 4.00 credit hours This course provides a perspective of how training and development fits within the broader context of human resource management and introduces theories of learning. It addresses the key elements of training and development: analyzing employee training and learning needs; program design and implementation; program administration; and measurement and evaluation of program effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 305 and MGMT 345 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 397 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 399 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 405 - Environmental Management 4.00 credit hours Provide students with an overview of how management of firms intersects with the environment.It examines purchasing decisions by consumers and production choices by firms and how these can be made to reduce the negative impact on the environment.Other topics covered include: how our market system contributes to global climate change, sustainability of our economy and ecology, production Life-Cycle-Analysis (LCA), Internal Rates of Return (IRR), Return on Investment (ROI) and ‘green’ products. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 305 ; ECON 200 or ECON 240 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 435 - Productions/Operations Management 4.00 credit hours Studies the production process and its relationship to scientific decision-making. The main scope of study is the supply chain with its manufacturing, service provider and intermediary parties. Students are introduced to the complexities of supply chains and supply chain management and within this context, gain hands-on operations planning experience with quantitative methods such as quality management, capacity planning, constraint management, project management, forecasting and inventory management. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 265 , MGMT 305 and MGMT 335 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 445 - Staffing and Employment Law 4.00 credit hours An in-depth analysis of the economic, psychological and management theory and legal concepts related to the staffing of public and private sector organizations. The course includes a review of employee assessment techniques currently practiced. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 345 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 455 - Compensation and Performance Management 4.00 credit hours Studies the historical development of compensation theory and its application to the design and implementation of reward structures in modern organizations. An examination of method and practice in management of employee performance is discussed in this course. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 345 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 465 - International Human Resource Management 4.00 credit hours Examines issues from the perspective of the multinational organization. Topics addressed include globalization and human resource strategy, management within the structure of the multinational organization, cultural and legal influences on managing employees, selecting employees for international assignments, training and developing, evaluating the performance of and retaining expatriate employees and labor/management relations in international organizations. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 345 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 475 - International Management 4.00 credit hours Explores organizational management and business strategy issues in an increasingly global environment. It explains the origins of global interdependence and its implications for multinational corporations. The course analyzes the process and impact of internationalization and its contributions to the development of a multicultural world and utilizes international management theories to help students acquire basic global business analytical and cross-cultural management and communication skills. Finally, it provides an ability to utilize the tools for the assessment, analysis and decision-making related to organizational internalization. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 305 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 485 - Operations Research 4.00 credit hours An introduction to the application of mathematical models in operational decision-making. Provides a foundation in quantitative operations and logistics management. Models taught include linear programming, transportation modeling, network modeling, goal programming, heuristic programming, and simulation modeling. The basics of each method is taught at the theoretical and practical levels. Students build skills in analyzing real life problems, and identifying and applying effective solution methods to these problems, using heuristics and computer programs such as spreadsheet and/or specialized software. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 265 and MGMT 305 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 497 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MGMT 499 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.

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Course Descriptions

MGMT 297 - Internship

MGMT 299 - Independent Study

MGMT 305 - Management and Organizational Behavior

MGMT 315 - Management Information Systems

MGMT 325 - Data Analytics

MGMT 335 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MGMT 345 - Human Resource Management

MGMT 355 - Training and Development

MGMT 397 - Internship

MGMT 399 - Independent Study

MGMT 405 - Environmental Management

MGMT 435 - Productions/Operations Management

MGMT 445 - Staffing and Employment Law

MGMT 455 - Compensation and Performance Management

MGMT 465 - International Human Resource Management

MGMT 475 - International Management

MGMT 485 - Operations Research

MGMT 497 - Internship

MGMT 499 - Independent Study