Management (MGT) Courses

MANAGEMENT (MGT)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information

MGT 240 Management for Non-Business Majors 3 cr
An overview of the management process and organizational behavior in all types of
organizations. Includes the planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling functions of
manage-ment, as well as behavioral setting. Case study supplements emphasize the health care,
educational and non-profit organizational settings. (Business majors will not receive credit.)
MGT 300 Management Theory and Practice 3 cr
Theories of organizational structures, practices, and behavior, and the effective leadership and management of organizations. Emphasis on leadership and developing patterns and strategies of organization management in a dynamic environment as affected by the interaction of material and human resources using the technique of applied social and management sciences. Prerequisites: declared major.
MGT 305 Organizational Communication (W) 3 cr
A study of written and oral communication in organizations. Emphasis is given to
communication theory, including organization flows and barriers to organizational
communication. The prepara-tion of neutral, negative, and persuasive written messages as well as
formal written reports is covered in depth. In addition, oral presentations and employment
interviews are discussed. Prerequisites: EH 101, EH 102, and declared major.
MGT 310 Legal Environment of Business I 3 cr
A study of the global legal environment in which contemporary American business
functions, including a review of legal thought and ethical considerations and the foundations and
impacts of governmental regulation in areas such as labor and employment, environmental
concerns, consumer protection, and antitrust. Contemporary issues, domestic and international
concepts and institutions, and social forces that shape the legal environment are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Junior status.
MGT 311 Legal Environment of Business II 3 cr
An advanced treatment of the law of agency, commercial transactions, business
organizations, property, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, professional liability,
debtor-creditor relations, including applicable sections of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Prerequisite: MGT 310.
MGT 325 Operations Management 3 cr
Addresses concepts, problems, and managerial approaches applicable to the management
of manufacturing and service operations. The course will examine the strategic and tactical
considerations that are involved in creating a systematic framework that supports the creation of
competitive advantages through effective operations and the production of high quality products.
Topics covered include the role of operations in the overall organization, operations strategy
development and implementation, product design and process selection, location and capacity
planning, facilities' layout, quality management, inventory manage-ment, production planning,
scheduling and control, and project management. An important component of the overall course
is the incorporation of computer applications for problem solving and decision making in
operations. Prerequisites: MA 112, BMS 255.
MGT 334 International Management 3 cr
Exposes students to the challenges that confront the managers of organizations and
individuals in global settings. Special focus is on dealing with and benefitting from the diversity
that exists across international cultures, markets, economics, governments, and organizations.
Prerequisite: MGT 300.
MGT 340 Organizational Behavior 3 cr
A study of human and group behavior in the workplace and within society. The focus is
on individual characteristics and processes such as personality, perception, and motivation;
interpersonal processes such as group behavior, leadership, communication, and decision
making; and organizational processes such as culture, structure, power, and change. Prerequisite:
declared major.
MGT 351 Human Resource Management 3 cr
Principles, policies, and practices used to develop a sound human resource management
program in the business organization. Among the topics included are job analysis, employment,
organization development, employee development and evaluation, wage and salary
administration and labor relations. Prerequisite: MGT 300.
MGT 390 Total Quality Management 3 cr
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a management philosophy which emphasizes
customer focus, continuous improvement, and employee involvement throughout the
organization. This course is an introductory course which examines these components and their
integration into a comprehensive quality management system. Prerequisites: MGT 300, MGT
325.
MGT 430 Operations Research 3 cr
Reviews selected operations research concepts: nonlinear optimization methods, linear
programming; dynamic programming; model building; and simulation methods. The student is
expected to understand the concepts of operations research and to be able to use computer
procedure to solve problems. Prerequisite: MGT 325.
MGT 450 Organizational Staffing 3 cr
A detailed study of the function of employee staffing in a modern work organization.
Emphasis on job analysis, criterion development, development and use of employment tests,
validation of selection techniques, and statistical methods for making fair employment decisions.
Course work includes a comprehensive group staffing project. Prerequisites: MGT 340, MGT
351, BMS 245.
MGT 451 Employee Training and Development 3 cr
An applied course which details the training and development function. Content areas of
job analysis, training needs analysis, training program development and implementation, and
program evaluation will be incorporated in a comprehensive training and development project.
The legal and psychological implications of performance evaluation in training and development
are also reviewed. Prerequisites: MGT 340 and MGT 351.
MGT 452 Labor and Employment Law 3 cr
Analysis of significant legal issues in labor and employment law, including
labor-management relations, wage and hour laws, safety and health laws, retirement, welfare, and
privacy laws. Emphasis on federal legislation and developing case law. Prerequisites: MGT 310
and MGT 351.
MGT 454 Compensation Administration 3 cr
A study of the fundamentals of compensation administration in organizations. Topics
include job analysis, KSA determination, job evaluation, wage structure development, incentive
pay systems, legal aspects of compensation and new developments in compensation.
Comprehensive course project required. Prerequisites: MGT 340 and MGT 351.
MGT 455 Collective Bargaining 3 cr
Course covers the organizing, negotiation, and contract administration phases of
union-management relations. An analysis of current labor-management relations issues and a
major collective bargaining simulation are involved. Prerequisite: MGT 351
MGT 456 Current Issues in Human Resource Management 3 cr
A capstone course in human resource management. The seminar format covers
state-of-the-art issues in human resource management which are new or not well developed in
existing texts. Assignments include at least one major paper based on library research and oral
presentations in class. Students work closely with the professor in the preparation of both written
and oral communications. Prerequisites: MGT 351 and two of the following - MGT 450, MGT
451, or MGT 454.
MGT 460 Organization Development and Change 3 cr
Provides insight into the theory and practice of organization change and development. It
bridges the gap between theory and practice and emphasizes the process of improving both
organizations and individuals. Topics covered encompass understanding organizations and how
they change, intervention strategies, and methods for improving organizations, quality of
work-life approaches and strategic considerations in system-wide change. Prerequisites: Senior
standing.
MGT 465 Strategic Management in a Global Environment 3 cr
An overview of the strategic management function in the business firm with emphasis on
challenges, opportunities and threats created by today's interdependent world economy for all
firms, multinational and domestic. Exploration of similarities and differences in management and
human resource practices, issues pertaining to cultural diversity and ethical concerns, and/or
other topics of contemporary interest. Prerequisites: Senior standing.
MGT 470 High Performance Organizations 3 cr
This course examines the role of organization culture, leadership, employee involvement,
work teams, and human resource practices in developing and sustaining high performance
organizations that practice the principles of total quality management. Prerequisites: Senior
standing.
MGT 474 Strategic Quality Planning 3 cr
This course examines the strategic role of quality in the organization, and strategic issues
involved in the management of quality. Topics include methodologies for identifying and
assessing customer requirements, developing customer focus, and measuring quality
performance. Prerequisites: MGT 300 and MGT 325.
MGT 480 Industrial Quality Control 3 cr
The foundation of modern quality starts with the concept of total quality management and
the common goal of quality for all parts of an organization. The course is aimed at learning to
use and create process control charts for variables and attributes. In addition, acceptance
sampling concepts and methods are reviewed. Prerequisite: MGT 325.
MGT 484 Continuous Quality Improvement 3 cr
Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a way of looking at changes in an organization
and a collection of tools and methods for identifying opportunities and analyzing these
opportunities to deter-mine their value and potential. CQI uses some of the oldest scientific
management procedures such as charting and work measurement and integrates these tools into a
system for improving quality. The key to CQI is that the entire organization must be focused on
the objective of improving quality. Prerequisite: MGT 325.
MGT 485 Business Policy and Strategy in a Global Economics. 3 cr
The culmination course in business and management education. Interdisciplinary and
global in nature, the course uses the case method to develop a top management perspective in
which all business disciplines are integrated into the organization's effective total functioning.
Prerequisites: Completion of all core courses and seniors who will graduate within two
semesters.
MGT 490 Special Topics 3 cr
Designed to provide senior students an opportunity to study selected topics of particular
interest. Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair and the Associate Dean. (A student
may count no more than 3 hours of Special Topics in the concentration).
MGT 492 Seminar: Management 3 cr
Designed to help students bridge the gap between the management theory and the
realities involved in the practice of management. Topics include 1) development of the human,
social, and political skills of the student as an individual, 2) business ethics 3) global
management issues, and 4) current trends in society that affect business and management.
Prerequisites: MGT 300 and senior standing.
MGT 494 Directed Study in Management 3 cr
Primarily designed to give superior students an opportunity to study some phase of
management of particular interest. Conferences, a bibliography, and a formal research report are
required. Pre-requisites: Junior or senior standing, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, and
approval of the department chair and the Associate Dean following the evaluation of a written
proposal.
MGT 496 Management Internship 3 cr
The internship program is designed to give students practical experience in their field of
study. Students complete directed projects under the supervision of a faculty advisor. No more
than three hours of internship may be counted toward a degree in the College of Business and
Management Studies. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better,
and approval of the department chair and the Associate Dean following the evaluation of a
written proposal.
MGT 502 Management of Organizations 3 cr
A study of management theory, processes, and practices, including selected production
concepts, leadership, motivation, communication, conflict resolution, and recognizing the
multicultural reality of contemporary organizations. Prerequisite: MGT 300.
MGT 502 Organizational Behavior in Contemporary Organizations 3 cr
A study of the behavioral approaches to management emphasizing individual and group
behavioral concepts, leadership, motivation, communication, conflict resolution, and recognizing
the multicultural reality of contemporary organizations. Prerequisite: MGT 300.
MGT 503 Management Information Systems 3 cr
A course to provide a conceptual background for understanding and raising issues in
MIS. Topics include the conceptual foundation of MIS design and development, structure and
operation of computer based information systems, hardware technology and software
development, tools and methods for development of computer based information systems,
structure and components of a MIS, and using a MIS to support operations and management
decision making.
MGT 505 Labor Relations 3 cr
A legal and social evaluation of the most recent labor problems and court decisions
affecting management and union relations. Advanced study in collective bargaining and analysis
of the labor movement. Prerequisite: MGT 300.
MGT 510 The Legal Environment of Business 3 cr
Detailed analysis of laws and regulations affecting contemporary business organizations.
Emphasis on legal aspects of employment and labor relations, regulatory agencies, sales
warranties, products liability, consumer protection, anti-trust, securities, creditors' rights, and
ethical considerations.
MGT 515 Business Policy and Strategy 3 cr
An integrative problem-solving course focusing on top management and the total
organization, and requiring students to use conceptual and analytical tools acquired in the various
functional areas to address issues related to the formulation and implementation of policy and
strategy in a global economy. Prerequisites: All MBA core courses.
MGT 520 Human Resource Management 3 cr
Provides an overview of the human resource function in the business firm. Topics
covered include human resource planning, recruitment, selection, compensation administration,
employee training, manage-ment development, employee involvement, and organization
development. Prerequisite: MGT 502.
MGT 525 Organizational Change and Development 3 cr
Course focuses on the forces causing organizational change and the process of managing
change. Explores the concepts, values, processes, technology, and strategies of organizational
change and development. Prerequisite: MGT 300.
MGT 530 Strategic Management in a Global Environment 3 cr
Provides an overview of the strategic management function in the business firm, and an
introduction to tools for strategic management in an interdependent world. Emphasis is on
macroenvironmental analysis and interpretation. Prerequisites: ECO 518, MGT 502, and MKT
520.
MGT 535 Operations Management 3 cr
Operating and managing the firm. Topics include goal setting, forecasting, economic
analysis, alternative production methods, location and facilities planning, project planning and
scheduling, work measurement, and quality control. This course will involve the use of the
computer in selected areas.
MGT 540 Survey of Quantitative Methods 3 cr
The application of the resources of Operations Research and Management Science to
develop managerial decision support infor-mation. Utilization of computerized tools to support
computational operations and interpretation of information are emphasized. Prerequisite: MGT
545 or its equivalent.
MGT 545 Statistical Analysis 3 cr
An examination of basic statistical concepts used in business analysis. Topics include
fundamental concepts of probability, sampling, statistical estimation, test of hypothesis, analysis
of variance, and multivariate analysis. Emphasis is placed on the use of statistical techniques for
business decision making.
MGT 560 Business Research 3 cr
The collection, analysis, and presentation of research information for purposes of
business decision making. The student will be required to prepare a research proposal, collect the
relevant data, perform the required quantitative analysis, and prepare a final research report.
MGT 590 Special Topics 3 cr
Designed to provide graduate students an opportunity to study selected topics.
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair and Director of Graduate Studies. A student may
count no more than 3 hours of Special Topics in the M.B.A. degree program.
MGT 594 Independent Study 3 cr
Readings and research on selected topics. Conferences and formal research report
required. Prerequisites: Permissions of department chair and Director of Graduate Studies.

Department of Management

College of Business and Management Studies