MANAGEMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Credit
Course Description:
After each course title, there are three numbers, such as 3-0-3.
The first number listed is the number of hours of lecture; the second
number indicated the number of hours of laboratory; and the third number
indicates the number of credit hours awarded for successful completion
of the course.
MGNT 3130/3130H - Management and Organizational Behavior 3-0-3
Examines the various perspectives on managing organizations and the basic
management functions of planning, organizing and controlling. Emphasis
is placed on the functions of organizing and leading. Designed to complement
the planning and controlling skills taught in MGNT 3430. Organizational
behavior topics such as motivation, communication, and decision-making
are also covered. All COBA students and other majors taking this course
as a prerequisite for other classes must earn a "C" or better
grade in this class.
Prerequisite:
Pre-business and un-declared students must meet requirements for BBA status.
Student with declared majors in other fields must have completed a minimum
of 55 semester hours.
MGNT
3134 - Behavior in Organizations 3-0-3
An advanced course that examines the determinants and consequences of
human behavior in formal organizations. Specific focus is on the individual,
interpersonal, and group processes which underlie Organizational Behavior.
COBA students must earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in MGNT 3130.
MGNT
3234 - Entrepreneurship/Small Business 3-0-3
A study of the business formation process focusing on the behaviors of
entrepreneurs and the creation of new businesses in dynamic environments.
COBA students must earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in the following courses: FINC
3131, MKTG 3131, MGNT 3130 or permission of instructor.
MGNT
3334 - Human Resource Management 3-0-3
A survey course of the fundamentals of human resource management in organizations.
The basics of Human Resource Management, systems, policies, and practices
relative to functional areas such as workforce planning, employment, compensation
and benefits, employee and labor relations, occupational health, safety
and security will be covered. COBA students must earn a "C"
or better in this class.
Prerequisites:
A "C" or better in MGNT 3130.
MGNT
3430 - Operations Management 3-0-3
Application of the principles of management to the planning, control,
design, operation, and updating of operational systems both in the manufacturing
and service sectors. COBA students must earn a "C" or better
in this class.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in the following courses:
MGNT 3130 or BUSA 3131.
MGNT
3437 - Service Operations Management 3-0-3
Students will become familiar with the various Operations Management
decisions required in managing a service business. Analytical models which
support these decisions will be presented and discussed. Students will
also become familiar with application of these principles and models through
analysis of actual firms and service firm cases. COBA students must earn
a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in MGNT 3430.
MGNT
4230/4230S - International Management 3-0-3
Provides an appreciation for an understanding of the operations of the
multinational firm. Prevailing management practices of selected international
companies are studied in-depth. A semester long project with a cultural
focus is required. COBA students must earn a "C" or better in
this class.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in MGNT 3130.
MGNT
4234 - Small Business Management 3-0-3
Provides a complete coverage of small business operations with proper
balance between business functions and the management function. COBA students
must earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in the following courses: FINC
3131, MKTG 3131, and MGNT 3130 or permission of instructor.
MGNT
4235 - Applied Small Business Management 3-0-3
An applied course which involves developing a major case project tailored
to the needs of an actual business. COBA students must earn a "C"
or better in this class.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in the following courses: FINC
3131, MKTG 3131, and MGNT 3130 or permission of instructor.
MGNT 4332
Compensation and Benefits 3-0-3
Designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to design
and implement comprehensive compensation and benefit systems. Topics include
the development of compensation strategy, internal pay structures, the
role of job analysis and performance evaluation, the rewarding individuals
and groups, and administration of employee benefits. COBA students must
earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MGNT 3130.
MGNT 4333
Human Resources Information Systems 3-0-3
A study of how human resource information systems are applied
in organizations to support organizational strategy, improve efficiency
and flexibility, increase productivity and performance, and ensure compliance
with employment law. The focus will be on merging computer technology
with a strategic human resource management perspective.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MGNT 3130.
MGNT
4334 - Workplace Legislative Compliance 3-0-3
An overview of the current issues in the work environment related to the
job selection process, equal employment opportunity, and the rights of
workers on the market. COBA students must earn a "C" or better
in this class.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MGNT 3130 or permission of
the department chair.
MGNT
4335 - Labor Relations 3-0-3
A study of the history and the functions of labor organizations with reference
to such areas as trade unions and public policy; the structure, government,
and objectives of trade unions; the collective bargaining process; and
the labor market. COBA students must earn a "C" or better in
this class.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MGNT 3130.
MGNT
4338 - Staffing, Training, and Development 3-0-3
A study of human resources planning, recruiting, and selection followed
by a detailed investigation of training programs, evaluation of training
and personnel development. COBA students must earn a "C" or
better in this class.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in the following courses: MGNT
3130 and BUSA 3131.
MGNT
4434 - Operations Strategy 3-0-3
Provides an understanding of how the operations function can be used to
provide a competitive advantage for a business. The development of both
domestic and global operations strategies will be examined, as will methods
for continuous improvement of operations and supply chain performance
in the expanded market place. This course stresses problem-solving and
written and oral communication skills. COBA students must earn a "C"
or better in this class.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MGNT 3430 or permission of
instructor.
MGNT
4435 - Management of Quality 3-0-3
Focuses on the managerial issues that are important in understanding and
implementing a corporate-wide "Total Quality Management" process,
to include: corporate-level strategic quality decisions, plus tactical-type
decisions, related to quality, across all functional areas of an organization.
It stresses that an organization's management system is concerned with
planning to meet costumers' needs, organizing resources, managing for
continuous improvement, and facilitating employee involvement. COBA students
must earn a "C" or better in this class.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MGNT 3430.
MGNT
4436 - Planning and Control Operations Management 3-0-3
Students will learn advanced concepts and techniques in planning and controlling
operations and how these concepts/techniques are applied in an organization,
with emphasis placed on the utilization of these models in Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) software systems. COBA students must earn a "C"
or better in this class.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MGNT 3430.
MGNT
4790 - Internship in Management (3 to 6)-0-(3 to 6)
A supervised work-study program in selected business firms throughout
the southeast. Any student enrolled in the internship program will be
required to work for one full semester. COBA students must earn a "C"
or better in this class.
Prerequisite: Adjusted GPA of 2.5 or better, permission of advisor and
department chair.
MGNT
4830 - Special Problems in Management (1 to 3)-0-(1 to 3)
A customized course that is under the direction of a faculty sponsor.
This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue studies
at a level or on topics not covered in scheduled courses. The scope and
nature of the material covered is determined in consultation with the
faculty sponsor. COBA students must earn a "C" or better in
this class.
Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MGNT 3130 and permission of
instructor.
MGNT
4890/4890H - Directed Study in Management 0-0-(1 to 3)
Designed for independent study and research in selected areas of management
under faculty supervision. COBA students must earn a "C" or
better in this class.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair or Director.
BUSA
7530-Global Business Strategy 3-0-3
This course focuses on global strategic management and encourages the
analysis and development of business strategies within a global environment.
Prerequisites: ACCT 7230, FINC 7231, MGNT 7322, and MKTG 7431 and
graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites, or permission of
the COBA Director of Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
MGNT
6331-Foundations of Management & Marketing 3-0-3
This course is an integrated course encompassing the principles of management,
organizational behavior, and human resources management and marketing.
This course will show students how to place management activities within
the context of a global operating environment, with consideration given
to ethical, legal, and corporate social responsibility issues; plan for
the future of the organization using proven planning strategies; and structure
an organization effectively, given its environment and strategy. This
course also provides a firm foundation for an understanding of the challenges
that face the marketing environment, ethics and other current developments
in marketing.
MGNT 7330-Leadership and Motivation 3-0-3
A study of leadership and motivation. This course provides an overview
of existing theories and models of leadership and motivation. Using readings,
cases, discussion, and guest speakers, the course explains the importance
of leadership, motivation, power, and influence in organizational life.
Special emphasis is placed on leadership for change.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites,
or
permission of Director of COBA Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
MGNT 7331-Problem Solving with Quantitative Methods 3-0-3
Exposes students to the types of decision making situations they will
face as managers. It will introduce students to advanced quantitative
concepts and state-of-the-art techniques. By the end of the course students
will be expected to be able to analyze a problem statement, develop alternative
solution procedures and select the one they believe is most appropriate,
apply the process and interpret the results. Students will discover that
most successful solutions to business problems require the ability to
integrate concepts from non quantitative fields with the quantitative
results.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites,
or permission of Director of COBA Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
MGNT 7332-Management for Non-profit Organizations 3-0-3
A study of the unique aspects of managing nonprofit organizations. Their
role in society is considered. Special emphasis is placed on HRM functions
of the nonprofit, as well as analysis of planning, organizing, directing,
and controlling. Boundary spanning activities with governments and private
sector will be studied.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites,
or permission of Director of COBA Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
MGNT 7333-Social Issues in Business 3-0-3
Overview of the impact of social issues on managerial decision making.
Examines the role of the businessperson in modern society. Considers business
and society responsibility, pollution, employment discrimination, affirmative
action, sexual harassment, consumerism, business and professional ethics,
and the social responsibilities of multinational corporations.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites,
or permission of Director of COBA Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
MGNT 7334-Global Management 3-0-3
Provides the student with an understanding of the global manager’s
role in the global organization. Provides graduate level skills in the
management functions of global planning, international organizing, leading
expatriates and diverse cultures, and controlling the global organization.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites,
or permission of Director of COBA Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
MGNT 7335-Entrepreneurship 3-0-3
A study of the business formation process that focuses on the creativity,
risk-taking, and planning associated with new ventures. Provides information
on the entrepreneurial process starting with idea generation, idea development,
feasibility analysis, resource identification, and concludes with the
development of a coherent business plan.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites,
or permission of Director of COBA Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
MGNT
7337-Managing Organizational Change & Development 3-0-3
Provides an overview of the field of organization development (OD) and
the management of change in today’s organizations.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites,
or permission of Director of COBA Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
MGNT 7338-The Human Resource Process 3-0-3
Provides a comprehensive in-depth study of the field of Human Resource
Management and the interplay with other business functions and the environment.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of MBA prerequisites,
or permission of Director of COBA Graduate Studies for non-MBA students.
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