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
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