MANAGEMENT (MGT)
Course Descriptions
MGT 308 Cr. 3
Behavior and Theory in Organizations
This course provides an introduction to Organizational Behavior
and Theory. Emphasis is on key individual and group level
behavioral processes deemed essential for effective management.
They include perception, motivation, communication, and group
dynamics. In addition, the course covers some basic concepts of
organizational theory such as organizational structure and
design, organizational culture, and strategy and goals.
Prerequisite: junior standing. MBA foundation course.
MGT 393 Cr. 3
Production Management
This introductory course provides business students with the
processes of creating and disseminating value in both
manufacturing and service operations. The course includes the
theoretical foundations for production and operations
management, as well as how decision-making techniques aid the
manager in creating and delivering value. Global production and
distribution strategies are integrated with management processes
and projects. Topics include the operation system and processes,
the lean and agile enterprise, six sigma, supply chain
management and global logistics. Emerging information and
manufacturing technologies within global supply chain are
reviewed. Prerequisite: MTH 145 and MTH 175. MBA
foundation course.
MGT 700 Cr. 1-3
Management Forum
Emphasis will be on the examination and study of current
management issues. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.
MGT 702 Cr. 2
Operations Foundation
Introduction to the role of operations management in an
organization, including production processes, linear
programming, layout, inventory control, scheduling, project
management, and quality assurance. This course is an internet
MBA foundation course.
MGT 703 Cr. 2
Organizational Behavior
Current theories of organizational behavior are studied with
emphasis on contributions of the behavioral sciences in
describing and analyzing the behavior of individuals and groups
in organizations. Problems and strategies in organizational
growth and change are studied. Application of concepts and
development of interpersonal skills are accomplished through
case analysis, practical exercises and examples. This course is
an internet MBA foundation course.
MGT 710 Cr. 3
Innovation and Technology Management
This course focuses on the management of innovation and
technology in today’s technologically integrated and
interconnected world. It examines the nature of both innovation
and technology from a managerial perspective and investigates
what is required to manage both. A combination of lectures,
readings, projects and structured exercises will be used.
Prerequisite: admission to the MBA program.
MGT 734 Cr. 3
Small Business Management
Advanced study in the function and role of small business
management. Determination of the management team strategy in
solving the wide varieties of problems encountered by the small
firm. Emphasis on analytical case studies.
MGT 736 Cr. 3
The Global Environment of Business
This course focuses on current changes in the global environment
with which U.S. corporations and managers interact. Emphasis is
placed on understanding contemporary changes in the global
environment. Contemporary and current changes are examined from
a managerial and business perspective that focuses on the
inter-dependence of the U.S. and other countries and trading
blocs in the global environment of business.
MGT 738 Cr. 3
Labor–Management Relations
An in-depth examination of the process, structure, evaluation
and practices of effective labor-management relations. Special
emphasis will be given to the impact of unions on management,
grievances, collective bargaining, arbitration, public sector,
labor relations and the nature of unions.
MGT 740 Cr. 3
Current Issues in Human Resources and Industrial Relations
An in-depth investigation of selected current trends and issues
of importance in human resource management and industrial
relations. Topics may include: strategic human resource
management, legal and social change affecting human resource
management, current trends in union organizing, new developments
in collective bargaining, new developments in fringe benefits
and compensation, and comparative human resource management.
MGT 795 Cr. 3
Continuous Quality Improvement for Products and Processes
Course covers customer, output, process, input, stake and stock
holders, and decision making functions as they relate to
continuous quality improvement. The focus is on delivering the
“best net value” to the customer. Students will investigate
forming organizational alliances and consensus thinking;
integrating corporate functions; developing customer orientation
and facilitating teamwork. Site visits and guest lectures will
be incorporated. Team-taught. Certificate of Proficiency will be
issued upon course completion. Prerequisite: MTH 145 or
equivalent. Pass/Fail grading.
MGT 797 Cr. 1-3
Independent Study
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a staff
member. Registration with consent of the student’s regular
adviser, the instructor, and the department chairperson. Student
must have completed a minimum of 21 credits in the MBA program
with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Approval form available in the
office of the dean of the College of Business Administration.
Form must be completed prior to registration. Repeatable for
credit — maximum 3. Maximum of three credits in independent
study in any combination of ACC 797, ECO 797, FIN 797, MGT 797
and MKT 797.