Management



Mgmt 316 Principles of Management
Prerequisite, junior or senior standing. Contemporary knowledge in management designed to improve managerial skills. Focuses on the three primary tasks of managers: managing strategy, managing structure, and managing behavior. Develops skills in strategic planning, organization design, motivation, leadership, decision making, and implementing change. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Mgmt 346 Production and Operations Management
Prerequisites, Mgsc 208, 309; Mgmt 316. Study of the production/operations management function. Topics include operations strategy, forecasting, inventory control, scheduling, queuing theory, project management, facilities layout, and quality assurance. The focus of this class will be on problem solving. Computer software will be used extensively. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Mgmt 435 Management of Entrepreneurial Enterprises
Prerequisites, Mgmt 316; Mktg 304; Fin 317. This seminar introduces students to the basic activities required to successfully manage an entrepreneurial enterprise. Topics include generating entrepreneurial ideas, assessing the potential of new ventures, developing business plans, attracting capital, and taking a business public. In addition, legal issues associated with new ventures will be discussed. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Mgmt 470 International Business Management
Prerequisites, Econ 200, 201; Mktg 304; Mgmt 316. A course of study designed to examine the role of business firms in the international business environment. The thrust of the course is to study the environmental relationships, cultural and political impacts, and the effects on the community of nations as the international business community grows and spreads. Specific management problems that are inherent in multinational activities are of prime importance. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.


Mgmt 480 Human Behavior in Organizations
Prerequisite, Mgmt 316. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the use of basic theories of individual, group, and macro-organizational behavior in addressing managerial and enterprise challenges. Case studies and experiential exercises are used to allow students to apply theory to practice. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.


Mgmt 496 Special Topics in Management
In-depth study of a specific area; content of course changes every semester. May be repeated once. 3 credits.


Mgmt 499 Independent Study
Prerequisite, approval of petition. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits. Maximum of 6 credits.

Graduate Courses


Mgmt 613 Organizational Behavior and Organizational Design


Mgmt 615 Organizational Development


Emba 640 Leadership for the Successful Enterprise


Emba 641 Managing Effective Organizations


Emba 643 Strategic Management


Mgmt 645 Management of Human Resources


Mgmt 696 Special Topics in Management