COURSE DESCRIPTIONS  

Courses are three semester hours (SCH) unless otherwise noted.

321.  

Organizational Behavior. The study of human behavior in complex organizations with emphasis on individual, small group, and inter-group behavior and how it affects and is affected by the organization in pursuit of organizational goals.

326.  

Labor Relations. Labor in the United States with emphasis on the historical development of unionism labor legislation, union structure, bargaining issues, contract negotiations and administration, and labor-management relations.

395.  

Principles of Management. A study of management principles that apply to all types of business organizations with special emphasis on planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling.

401.  

Business Simulation. This course integrates the specialized areas of business administration by permitting the student to analyze pertinent business data which will demonstrate the application and integration of theory in the solution of operational and strategical business problems through a computer processed management simulation. May not be repeated for graduate credit.

438.  

Compensation Management.  A study of the total compensation management systems. Financial considerations emphasized include the environment of the employer organization, organizational policies, job analysis, job evaluation and employee performance and appraisal. Non‑financial compensation components are studied from the viewpoint of the work environment and job design. Prerequisite: MGT. 395

439.  

Business Policy. In this capstone course students apply and integrate prior knowledge, i.e., accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics. It also focuses upon the strategic process: the systematic analysis of changing conditions and the adapting of goals, strategies, and policies to meet organizational opportunities and threats. Prerequisites: 6 SCH Elements of Economics, Acct 325 or Fin 454, MKT 363 and MGT 395 and senior standing.

440.  

International Business. This course provides an interdisciplinary business background for understanding the growing commercial and economic interdependence among nations and the complexities of doing business across national boundaries.

444.

Field Experience in Business. Working with a business on a consulting basis, students identify and analyze problem area(s) while gaining experience in business problem solving and project management. Students are expected to define the project and utilize appropriate methodology. At the conclusion a formally written report is prepared and an oral presentation is made to the business owner. Prerequisite: Mgt 395 and 90 hours.

446.  

Entrepreneurship. An examination of the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur as a person who has the need to build and create something new. Emphasis is on the application of entrepreneurship to small businesses, new ventures, established businesses and franchises. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor

460.

Quality Management.  The basic elements of the production process are covered including Total Quality Management, Statistical Quality Control, Forecasting, Process Strategies, Operations and Purchasing. Emphasis is given to solution of production problems with the aid of the computer. Prerequisite: Mgt 395.

475.

Management Science. A survey of modem quantitative techniques in business decision making. The application of both deterministic and probabilistic models is included. Prerequisite: Math 453.

Individual Study. Individual instruction. May be repeated when topics vary.

495

Human Resource Management. The principles, policies, and practices currently related to the organization and administration of a human resource management department; employment, promotion, and retirement; comparative analysis of such human resource practices as 495. performance evaluation instruments, job evaluation, safety and welfare programs. Prerequisite: Mgt. 395.

496.

Health Care Management. This course emphasizes the special problems a person will encounter in this special environment of the health care administration field. The basic principles of management are applied.

501. 

Business Simulation. The student is immersed in dynamic firm and industry data and given the opportunity to demonstrate the application and integration of business theory as well as analysis and decision making in the management of the total business enterprise through a computer processed management simulation. Students who have already completed MGT 401 are not eligible for this course.

502. 

Emerging Issues in Management A survey, analysis and critique of contemporary and futuristic management models, theories, and methods. The implications that these will have for the effective management of organizations during the next decade will be examined.

504. 

Total Quality Management Seminar. A study of the Total Quality Management (TQM) movement. This would include such issues as the history of TQM; the role of TQM in international competition; employee involvement in TQM; TQM and organizational culture; management's part in TQM; and TQM in the service function.

506. 

Seminar In Management This course allows students to research topics of current issues in management that are of interest to diem. The topics may be of a legal, theoretical, or application nature.

508.

Strategic Planning. This course provides an overview of strategic planning including its nature, scope and development as a critical area of management education and of the steps in the strategic planning process.

527. 

Managerial Policy. A capstone course requiring the application and integration of principles from various business disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing, management and economics in the solution of managerial problems and the development and implementation of corporate strategies in a changing environment. Must be taken during the last semester of enrollment. Prerequisite: All MBA background courses and consent of the instructor.

544. 

Field Experience in Business. Working with a business on a consulting basis, students identify and analyze problem areas while gaining experience in business problem solving and project management. Students are expected to define the project and utilize appropriate methodology. At the conclusion, a formally written report is prepared and an oral presentation is made to the business owner. Graduate students are assigned a more complex business project requiring in‑depth analysis and are expected to perform at a level commensurate with graduate study. Prerequisite: 18 SCH of graduate Business courses or consent of instructor.

567. 

Supervisory Management This is a study of supervisory theory and practices as utilized by first level supervisors or those who manage supervisors. The focus is on the type of decisions supervisors make and the tools available to them in making decisions and solving problems. The emphasis is placed on supervising people.

587. 

Executive Development An in‑depth seminar on the impact of current issues and environmental factors on management and organizations. The primary emphasis of the course is on the development of the skills and knowledge required for successful managerial performance.

589. 

Individual Study. Individual instruction. May be repeated when topics vary.

592. 

Human Resource Methods. A graduate seminar for the study of selected procedures in human resource management such as job analysis, wage and salary surveys, fringe benefit administration, selection techniques, and performance appraisal systems.

594. 

Organizational Behavior. A study of significant behavioral science research and the practical applications of this research in managing individuals and organizations. Primary topics include group dynamics, organizational development, motivation, decision‑making, leadership and personal growth and development. Lectures, readings, cases, simulation exercises, and role playing are used.

596. 

Health Care Management This course emphasizes the special problems encountered in the Health Care Administration field. The basic principles of management are applied in this special environment of the health care profession. Graduate students are required to do additional readings and analysis in the subject as well as additional work determined by the instructor.

597. 

Special Topics. Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary. Special courses designed to cover areas of specific interest. ( 1-4 semester hours)

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