101. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3). Background information for students specializing in business subjects. Provides an opportunity to develop concepts, attitudes, and philosophies about business and entrepreneurship. Not open to majors in the College of Business.
217. LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (3). Study of the nature of the legal system in which society functions, including basic business agreements, business entities, and government regulation.
301. BUSINESS AND SOCIETY (3). Development of an understanding of the complex and important ways in which business affects and is influenced by its societal environment. Topics include social, political, and economic constraints on decision making for the firm and the effects business has on society in its role as employer, producer, and corporate citizen. PRQ: Grade of C or better in UBUS 310 and UBUS 311.
333. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (3). Fundamental considerations of planning, organizing, actuating, controlling, and ethical implications of management practice. Application of principles and techniques to all organizations, including those of business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Not open to majors in the College of Business. PRQ: PSYC 102 and junior or senior standing.
335. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (3). Theories and concepts related to human behavior in organizations at the individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational levels. Application of these theories and concepts to managerial problems and opportunities. PRQ: MGMT 333 or UBUS 310 and UBUS 311, or consent of department.
346. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (3). Development of effective communication skills for a variety of business situations. Application of basic communication skills and human relations principles to planning, organizing, and producing letters, reports, and oral presentations. PRQ: COMS 100, ENGL 104 or ENGL 105, and junior standing (all majors). CRQ: UBUS 310 (business majors only).
355. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3). Introduction to human resource management principles, processes and systems. Analysis of the components of human resource management including organizational assessment and human resource planning; recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits administration, training and development, employee relations, program utility analysis, human resource management information systems, computer integration in human resource programs, and employment laws. PRQ: MGMT 333 or UBUS 310 and UBUS 311, or consent of department.
395. CAREER PLANNING IN MANAGEMENT (1). Career planning and job search skills unique to business administration and management majors. Topics include self-assessment, job search, personal development, career paths, career management, relocation issues, international assignments, business etiquette, business ethics, mentoring, and business cultures. S/U grading. PRQ: Grade of C or better in UBUS 310 and UBUS 311.
412. BUSINESS LAW (3). Commercial transactions, basic legal concepts of commercial paper, sales, secured transactions, and related topics. Uses case materials and problems. PRQ: MGMT 217, accountancy major, or consent of department.
413. LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSTRAINTS ON BUSINESS CONDUCT (3) Study of legal and ethical constraints on conduct in the corporate setting. Includes a close examination of relevant statutes and discussion of current issues in the regulation of corporate behavior. PRQ: Grade of C or better in UBUS 310 and UBUS 311.
436. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION (3). Design and implementation of organizational compensation systems. Integration of internal equity and external market considerations in wage systems through use of job evaluations and market surveys. Compensation as a means of effective recruitment, motivation, and retention of employees. Benefits program design, cost containment, and program management. Performance appraisal processes and implementation of merit systems. Statutes affecting compensation practices (e.g., minimum wage laws, unemployment compensation, worker’s compensation). PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
437. ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3). Understanding requirements of establishing a new venture or managing a small business. Multiple functions within the firm emphasizing those that contrast with established firms. PRQ: Grade of C or better in UBUS 310 and UBUS 311 or grade of C or better in MGMT 217, MGMT 333, MKTG 310, and FINA 320, or consent of department.
438. HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND STAFFING (3). Recruitment and selection process in organizations. Methods of job analysis used in determining requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for job performance. Development of internal and external recruitment strategies. Choice and validation of selection devices. Calculation and analysis of selection utility. Recruitment and selection in both line and staff capacities. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
439. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICIES (3). Legal aspects of human resource management policies and problems. Management challenges in coping with and operating within governmental regulations. Reconciliation of union and management policies. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
442. ORGANIZATION DESIGN (3). Theory and practices of designing and managing business organizations. Impact of the organizational design determinants of size, technology, environment, and human factors on business structure. Investigation of interdependence between design determinants and issues of centralization and control. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
443. SEMINAR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (1-6). Intensive study of problems and issues unique to managing small businesses. Exploration of various topical alternatives. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Permit only. PRQ: MGMT 437.
444. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (3). Training needs analysis at organizational, task, and individual levels. Design, implementation, and evaluation of training and development systems. Evaluation of types of training media. Coordination and integration of employees’ development with organizational human resource planning. Broad-scale organization development efforts. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
447. LEADERSHIP (3). Understanding how to use leadership skills to exercise influence for improving personal, interpersonal, and organizational effectiveness and performance. Self-assessment, skill development, case analysis, and interpersonal exercises used to improve understanding of topics such as empowerment, vision, team leadership, and contrasts between management and leadership. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
448. EMPLOYMENT LAW (3). Legal environment and regulatory process in human resource management. Specific areas of study include management rights to discipline and discharge, employee rights to organize and engage in concerted activity, the legal framework of contract negotiations and administration, fair employment practices, and other selected legal influences. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
457. MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING (3). Analysis of the processes used by individuals, groups, and organizations to make both unilateral and bilateral managerial decisions, as well as the development of skills to enhance managerial decision making. PRQ: Management major and grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
458. INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT (1-6). Student works full time for a half-semester, a summer, or a semester as an intern in a business firm under the supervision of the staff of the College of Business. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
460H. MANAGEMENT HONORS (3). An integrating course dealing with problems of management that embrace all of the management functions. Investigation of models, concepts and research findings of particular significance to effective decision making in management. Intended for students who desire to do advanced work or pursue some special investigation of a management problem not specifically covered elsewhere. Open only to senior students who are in their last semester. PRQ: Overall university GPA of at least 3.00, management major area GPA of 3.20 or higher, and consent of department.
468. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (3). Strategy formulation and implementation at the business and corporate levels. Emphasis on developing an understanding of the administration of business firms from a top-management perspective and application of strategic management concepts to real-world management issues in both domestic and global environments. A capstone course designed to integrate and apply functional business courses to strategic business problems. Strategy cases and a comprehensive business simulation used to develop and apply knowledge of strategic analysis, top-management decision making, and strategic change. PRQ: Senior standing and ACCY 331 (for ACCY majors); FINA 330, FINA 340, and FINA 350 (for FINA majors); MGMT 335 and MGMT 355 (for MGMT and business administration majors). CRQ: OMIS 498 (for OMIS majors); MKTG 495 (for MKTG majors); or consent of department.
477. MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENTS (3). Theory and practice of designing and managing organizations in multiple stages of the life cycle. Strategic change and innovation and role of technology in developing industries and managing organizations. Impact of different industry conditions, strategies, and technologies on structure and control systems. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355. CRQ: MGMT 468.
487. MULTINATIONAL MANAGEMENT (3). Opportunities and challenges of managing a business and/or organization in an international business environment. Theories and research findings useful to understanding the environmental and managerial aspects of multinational corporations. Provides a foundation for exploring career opportunities in international business. PRQ: Management major and a grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
495. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MANAGEMENT (1-4). Special readings, topics, or projects in management. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours. PRQ: Senior standing, grade of C or better in UBUS 310 and UBUS 311, and consent of department.
498. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EMPLOYMENT (3). In-depth presentation of management, union, and individual perspectives of the causes and remedies of employment-based discrimination. Topics include recruiting, promoting, seniority, discrimination, affirmative action, and testing. PRQ: Grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
505. Principles of Management (2). Introduction to the role of manager in interaction with superiors, subordinates, associates, and staff; theories of leading, organizing, planning, and controlling; and skills in communicating, coordinating, and directing.
511. Legal Aspects of Business (2). Seminar in legal problems affecting business in the areas of contracts, personnel, taxation, property, and government regulation of business.
512. Advanced Topics in Business Law (3). Study of law relating to contracts, sales, negotiable instruments, bankruptcy, and related topics. Students are required to critically analyze cases and apply legal principles. PRQ: MGMT 217 or MGMT 511 and graduate standing or consent of department.
528. Equal Opportunity and Employment (3). In-depth presentation of management, union, and individual perspectives of the causes and remedies of employment-based discrimination. Topics discussed include recruiting, promoting, seniority, discrimination, affirmative action, and testing. Students may not receive credit for both MGMT 498 and MGMT 528. PRQ: MGMT 505 or consent of department.
538. Employment Law (3). Review, analysis, and evaluation of the National Labor Relations Act as amended. Emphasis on in-depth analysis of employment law; rights to organize and undertake concerted activity; legal framework of labor-management relations; selection and representation of unions; and union member rights. Current legislative and judicial developments as well as an extensive review and analysis of court and NLRB decisions. PRQ: MGMT 505 or consent of department.
601. International Study in Management (3). Short-term study abroad experience to study cultural differences, problems, issues, trends, and practices in management within the international environment. Activities include visits to foreign organizations, presentations by organizational managers and executives, and discussions with foreign and domestic international faculty. Supervised by department faculty member. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
604. Independent Study in Management (1-3). PRQ: MGMT 505 and consent of department.
611. Corporate Social Responsibility (3). Responses of organizations to environmental expectations and analysis of external and internal variables affecting the legal and ethical implications of strategic decisions. Role of general managers as mediators between organizational and societal interests and study of the firm as a corporate citizen. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
615. Seminar in Managerial Leadership (3). Examination of new ideas and current trends in leadership and its role in a rapidly changing business environment. Discussion focused on leadership as it is recognized, developed, and applied in current business situations. PRQ: All Phase One courses and MGMT 635, or consent of department.
619. Negotiation and Conflict Management (3). Examination of negotiation techniques and strategies relevant to managerial positions. Application of negotiation as a principled method of achieving fair and mutually satisfying agreements with specific applications to resolving personal and professional conflicts. PRQ: All Phase One courses and MGMT 635, or consent of department.
620. Human Resource Management (3). Management’s problems, opportunities, and policy alternatives in personnel management and labor relations. Examination of recruiting, selection, compensation, training, and career development and day-to-day personnel issues. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
630. Professional Business Communication (3). Development of skills necessary to be an effective communicator within the business environment. Emphasis on oral and written presentation skills using state-of-the-art technology and presentation software, interpersonal skills, and problem solving skills. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
633. Organization Theory (3). Traces historical development of organization theory from preclassical through contemporary theories. Analysis of organizational structure and behavior ranging from systems in the steady state to complex, dynamic social systems concerned with adaptation, growth, and conflict. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
635. Organizational Behavior (3). Identifying, understanding, and managing individual and group behavior in organizational settings. Topics include motivation, teamwork, culture, leadership, and other concepts that influence individual, group, and organizational effectiveness. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
637. Entrepreneurship and Venture Management (3). Entrepreneurship creation and problems faced by entrepreneurs in the early growth stages of business ventures. A systemic problem-solving approach with an emphasis on “live” studies and plans for new business ventures. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
638. Seminar in Human Resource Management (3). Synthesis of existent diverse philosophies relating to the growth of organized labor, with focus on the patterns of relationships between labor and management and the impact of these relationships on the sociopolitical environment of the community and the nation. Emphasis on research and the use of current literature. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
645. Seminar for Executives (1-3). Offers executives the opportunity to broaden their interest in general problems of management as well as to enrich the background of participants. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours. PRQ: Consent of department.
647. International Management (3). Identifying, understanding, and managing the cultural components of organizational and business dynamics present in global business enterprises. Focus on strategic issues involved in international expansion, international competition, international organizational relationships, and international human resource utilization. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
648. Strategic Human Resource Management (3). Management of organizational human resources in the context of comprehensive strategic planning. Coverage of critical strategic human resource management topics, including strategic human resource planning, managing organizational change and adaptation, strategic compensation, management of organizational culture, identifying requisite human resource competencies for long-term success, and managerial succession planning. PRQ: All Phase One courses and MGMT 635, or consent of department.
650. Strategic Environmental Analysis (3). Concepts, analytical tools, and research methods for analyzing the external environments of firms. Examination of general, industry, and specific environments. Industry and competitor analysis, dynamics of industry structure, competitive interaction, and industry evolution. PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.
661. Strategic Management Processes (3). Development and analysis of the strategic management function. Analytical, informational, and behavioral characteristics of the strategic processes. Design and organization of strategic planning systems. Design of strategic organizational structures and processes for proper strategy formulation and implementation. Coordination and integration of strategic management processes and systems. Study of the main concepts and methodologies that could help to manage strategic change in business organizations. PRQ: MGMT 505 or consent of department.
672. Strategic Management and Policy (3). Capstone course to develop strategic thinking skills necessary to identify strategic issues, analyze key internal and external factors influencing firm performance, develop strategic alternatives, and identify critical implementation issues. Integrates functional knowledge, behavioral and ethical concepts, and analytical tools for effective formulation and implementation of strategies and policies. Must be taken in final semester or last 9 semester hours of master’s program. PRQ: All Phase One courses, FINA 607, MGMT 635, MKTG 654, and OMIS 627, or consent of department.