Management
MGT 241. Principles of Management. 3 hours. F., Sp.
An introduction into the process of working with and through others to achieve organizational objectives. This course covers the history and purpose of organizational management, the four core functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, and the development of basic management skills.
MGT 340. Manufacturing and Service Operations. 3 hours. F.
An introduction to the concepts and techniques related to the design, planning, control, and improvement of service and manufacturing operations. Course topics include process analysis, materials management, production management, performance measurement, quality improvement, and product design.Prerequisites: MGT241 Principles of Management AND BAN225 Quantitative Business Analysis OR BUS254 Business Technology.
MGT 341. Human Resource Management. 3 hours. F.
An overview of the human resource management process. This course covers the entire human resource management process, including planning, recruitment, selection, training development, employee engagement, compensation, and legal and ethical issues. Prerequisite: MGT 241 Principles of Management.
MGT 345. Operations and Supply-Chain Management. 3 hours. F.
A study of how a firm manages the manufacturing or service operations in support of the firm's strategy. The theme of this course is the efficient and effective planning, organizing, and control of a firm's supply-chain and physical distribution in a manner that maximizes profitability and benefits all stakeholders. Prerequisite: MGT 241 Principles of Management.
MGT 346. Leadership. 3 hours. Sp.
A study of leadership theories, processes, and practices. This course includes an examination of leadership traits that the student has or could develop in order to be an effective leader.
MGT 348. Organizational Behavior and Leadership. 3 hours. F.
A study of the behavioral approaches to management, emphasizing individual and group behavioral concepts, motivation, communication, and conflict resolution. This course will emphasize the characteristics and importance of leadership from both a personal perspective and within the concept of organizations. Prerequisite: MGT241 Principles of Management,
MGT 440. Supply Chain and Logistics. 3 hours. F.
A study of the planning, organization, and controlling of an organization’s supply-chain and logistics. Includes activities that affect today’s marketplace: transportation, inventory maintenance, order processing, purchasing, materials handling, warehousing, packaging, and customer service. Prerequisite: MGT 340 Manufacturing and Service Operations.
MGT 441. Services Management and Marketing. 3 hours. Sp.
A study of the marketing and management of service operations. Services from the customer's perspective and the drivers of sustainable business success are studied. In addition, services from the manager's perspective are studied to determine how to efficiently and effectively deliver services that customers value and that fit within the firm's strategy. Prerequisite: MGT 343 Operations Management.
MGT 443. Entrepreneurship. 3 hours. Sp.
A study of entrepreneurial challenges and solutions. This course emphasizes new venture creation and growth through the recognition, evaluation, and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities. Topics to be covered include the role of entrepreneurship in economy, creativity and innovation, financing the venture, managing growth, business valuation, exit strategies, and business plans.
MGT 444. Organizational Behavior. 3 hours. F.
A study of the impact of individuals, groups, and organizational structure on performance and effectiveness. This course deals with the complex interrelationships between people, groups, and their environment in the organizational context. Specific topics to be covered include personality, attitudes, motivation, performance management, stress, communication, groups and teams, decision making, power, conflict, negotiation, and organizational structure and culture.
MGT 448. Regulatory Management. 3 hours. Sp.
An overview of the management of the Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) functions within manufacturing and service sectors. This will include an examination of key regulatory standards by OSHA and EPA. Students successfully completing this course will receive an OSHA 30-hour Department of Labor General Industry card. Prerequisite: MGT 341 Human Resource Management or MGT 348 Organizational Behavior and Management.
MGT 497. Management Internship. 1 hour. Su., F., Sp.
A professional field experience. This internship is conducted under the supervision of an experienced professional, carefully selected and approved by the University.