Management Course Descriptions
Management Course
Descriptions
MGMT 201;202 Introduction to Management I and II*
(3; 3)
Prerequisite: Placement in at least ENGL 101. A foundation course in the basic
principles and techniques of management. A variety of theories and their application
will be explored in the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions
of management. Students will be required to perform a variety of written and
oral projects using a variety of information search skills. Both individual
and small group projects will be required. (Fall Semester, Spring Semesters)
MGMT 330 Principles of Management* (3)
The art and science of managing and accomplishing organizational goals through
the cooperation of other people. Functions of manager, principles of management,
decision-making, and analysis of problems central to management. (Offered through
External Degree only)
MGMT 333 Personnel Management (3)
Prerequisite: MGMT 201;202. The principles, methods, and practices of
administering a personnel program for the business organization. (Spring Semester)
MGMT 335 Management Structures in the Business Organization (3)
The ways in which business organizations are structured to deal most effectively
with their environment. Different approaches to management within these structures
are explored. In addition, special attention is given to the organization's
legal, social, and ethical responsibilities to employees, government, society,
and the environment. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)
MGMT 338 Advanced Human Resources - Part 1 (1)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP. For
Traditional students, this course must be taken as, or concurrent with, the
first emphasis area course. Environmental trends relevant to the management
of the business organization's human resources. The role of Human Resources
(HR) and the HR Department in the larger organization. Current competitive strategies
such as quality, the learning organization, etc., and their application to the
HR department. Theories of motivation and leadership, and the role HR should
play in their usage by the management of the business organization.
MGMT 352 Employee Selection (2)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP. Job
Analysis sources and methods. Job descriptions. Job design methods for a variety
of job types. Design and implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Affirmative Action (AA) programs, including calculation of relevant disparate
treatment and impact data. Recruitment sources and methods, including recruitment
of special populations. Selection methods and their correct usage, including
an overview of the establishment of reliability and validity. Statistical analysis
of selection instruments as predictor measures. Historical and current interpretation
of relevant laws and regulations. Examination of course topics relative to international
HR.
MGMT 354 Performance Appraisal (2)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP. Rating
sources of performance data. Methods for collecting performance appraisal data
from both individuals and teams. Training of managers to avoid rating errors,
and to provide performance feedback. Progressive discipline systems and terminations.
Linkage of performance appraisal to reward and training systems. Statistical
analysis of performance appraisal instruments as criterion measures. Historical
and current interpretation of relevant laws and regulations. Examination of
course topics relative to international HR.
MGMT 355 Negotiation Strategies for Business (3)
Theory and technique in the type of negotiations likely to take place in the
business environment. Labor relations, collective bargaining, third-party arbitration,
business contracts, and selling. (Fall Semester odd years)
MGMT 356 Workplace Training (2)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP.
Needs analysis. Development of learning objectives. Selection of media and methods
of delivery. Writing and production of training materials. Conduct of a variety
of types of training, which may include, but not be limited to, orientation,
team development, multi-cultural diversity, literacy, basic skills, or interpersonal
skills. Evaluation, including methods and statistical analysis of results. Historical
and current interpretation of relevant laws and regulations. Examination of
course topics relative to international HR.
MGMT 358 Adult Career Development (1)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP. Theories
of adult career and personality development. Commonly used assessment instruments.
Design and administration of career and professional development programs. Linkage
of career and professional programs to Performance Appraisal and Training systems.
Evaluation of career and professional programs.
MGMT 362 Labor Relations (2)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP. Coverage
of both public and private sector labor relations. Historical foundations of
Unions. Unionizing campaigns, including union and management tactics. Collective
bargaining, general negotiations tactics, and dispute resolution. Contract administration
from both the union and management's perspective. The Grievance process. Fair
and unfair labor and management labor practices. General employment policies
and practices, including the design of Employee Policy Handbooks. Employee rights
and the development of due process/appeals systems. Historical and current interpretation
of relevant laws and regulations. Examination of course topics relative to international
HR.
MGMT 364 Compensation & Benefits (2)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP. Economic
factors affecting compensation and benefit levels. Organizational compensation
philosophy, strategy, and policy. Job analysis and job evaluation methods. Job
pricing, pay structures and grades. Compensation programs used in both the public
and private sector. Required, common, and progressive benefits. Administration
of compensation and benefit programs, including tax and accounting issues. Historical
and current interpretation of relevant laws and regulations. Examination of
course topics relative to international HR.
MGMT 366 Health, Safety, and Security (1)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP. Health,
safety, and security issues and practices by job and industry type. Health,
safety, and security issues for special populations. OSHA regulations and enforcement
practices. Historical and current interpretation of relevant laws and regulations.
Examination of course topics relative to international HR.
MGMT 380 Managerial Skills Assessment (3)
In order to integrate managerial functions and skills from past experience
with the diagnosis of problems in the future, a variety of evaluative and assessing
tools is used to provide individual feedback. A learning portfolio is developed
to document and organize experiences which demonstrate the student's ability
to apply significant managerial concepts such as organizing, planning, coordinating,
supervising, and administrating. An overview of the style recommended for research
papers is included. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)
MGMT 430 Concepts and Applications of Personnel Management (3)
The study of the major personnel functions within the organizational setting.
Topics include job analysis, recruitment, selection, placement, training and
development, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, and labor relations.
(Available only through the Adult Evening Program)
MGMT 438 Advanced Human Resources - Part II (1)
Prerequisite: MGMT 333 in the Traditional Program, or MGMT 430 in AEP.
For Traditional students, this course must be taken as the final, or concurrent
with the final, emphasis area course. Organizational design and development,
particularly in relation to the human resources of the organization. HR planning
and its linkage to organizational strategic planning. Revisitation of current
competitive strategies with a focus on how the HR Department can facilitate
the movement of the organization toward their achievement. Design and implementation
of Organization Development (OD) and employee involvement interventions. Budgeting,
control, and measurement of the HR process.
MGMT 440 Nonprofit Management (3)
Prerequisite: MGMT 201; 202. The study of nonprofit organizations from
a management perspective. Topics include organization structure, professional
interrelationships, financial development, and regulatory factors. Current case
studies are used to provide the student with a practical knowledge of decision
making in the nonprofit environment. (Offered as needed)
MGMT 450 Advanced Management (3)
Prerequisite: MGMT 201;202 An in-depth study of the latest theories
and practices in management. This course builds on the general survey knowledge
of management acquired in Introduction to Management I and II. However, the
focus on a selected number of the latest management theories allows the student
to develop actual skills in the use of these theories. Such in-depth knowledge
will allow the student to more easily acquire, and be successful in a management
position in today's business world. (Fall Semester, even years)
MGMT 482 Small Business Development (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 212, BUAD 276, and MGMT 202. The study of individuals
and organizations undertaking entrepreneurship. Topics include initiating a
business concept, organizing the business entity, operational challenges and
continuing growth and development combining many different business disciplines.
Students are required to prepare a complete a comprehensive business plan. (Spring
Semester even years)
MGMT 485 Business Strategy and Policy (3)
Prerequisite: Must be within one semester of completing all business courses.
The case method is used to analyze policies, problems, and strategy formulation
of the functional areas of the organization. (Spring Semester)
MGMT 490 Business Policy (3)
The case method is used to analyze policies, problems, and strategy formulations
of the functional areas of the organization. (Available only through the Adult
Evening Program)
MGMT 494 Selected Topics in Management (1-3)
A current advanced topic in management will be explored. (Offered as needed)
MGMT 495 Independent Study in Management (1-3)
A current advanced topic in management will be explored. (Offered as needed)
* Credit may be received for both
MGMT 201; 202 and MGMT 330.
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