MGT 1530-1549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




MGT 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




MGT 2530-2549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




MGT 3010. Survey of Management/(3).F;S. This course is
not open to business majors for credit.


An introduction to traditional and contemporary
functions and concerns of management, including
the history of management; planning, organizing,
and controlling; decision-making fundamentals;
information systems; motivation, communication,
and leadership; international management; and
social responsibilities of management.




MGT 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




MGT 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process of the university level through direct
participation in the classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for a total credit of three semester
hours.




MGT 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).F;S.On
Demand.




MGT 3620. Human Resource Management/(3).F;S.


A study of basic personnel policies, practices,
objectives, functions and the organization of
personnel programs. Emphasis is placed on
recruiting, selection, placement, training and
development, employee evaluation, compensation,
accident prevention, and union management
relations in a modern business corporation.
Prerequisite: admission to the College of
Business. (WRITING)




MGT 3630. Introduction to Organizational
Behavior/(3).F;S.


A study of individual and small group behavior in
a work setting with focus on how this knowledge is
reflected in current management theories. Emphasis
is placed on understanding why employees behave
the way they do and how to use this understanding
to either maintain or change this behavior.
Prerequisite: admission to the College of
Business. Management majors are encouraged to take
this course before or concurrently with MGT 3620.




MGT 3800. International Management/(3).S.


International management studies management as
practiced in different nations and cultures. The
influences of differences in the political,
economic, social, legal, and technological
environments on the management functions
(planning, organizing, motivating, and
controlling)  and management effectiveness are
examined. The requirements and problems of
adapting the American approach to management in
foreign cultures, and conversely, adapting foreign
approaches to American business will be basic to
the course. Also included will be an investigation
of management practices world-wide as well as an
examination of current issues and special topics.
Prerequisite: MGT 3010 or 3630. (MULTI-CULTURAL;
WRITING)




MGT 3900. Internship/(6).SS.


A management internship is designed to provide a
full-time work experience for a minimum of ten
weeks in a meaningful and challenging position in
a structured office, manufacturing, or similar
organizational setting and completion of an
approved job related project. These internships
are conducted during the summer between the junior
and senior years. Prerequisites: admission to the
College of Business, completion of at least 80
semester hours of credit but no more than 107, and
permission of the internship coordinator. Graded
on an S/U basis.




MGT 4070. Entrepreneurship/(3).F;S.


A study of the problems and opportunities
associated with the initiation and management of
innovative business organizations. The course
focuses on the unique properties associated with
planning, organizing, initiating, and managing an
innovative venture. In addition to the functional
areas normally associated with small business
management, this course addresses
entrepreneurship, innovation, and alternative
sources of funding. Prerequisite: FIN 3010 or FIN
3680.




MGT 4500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




MGT 4510. Senior Honors Thesis/(3).On Demand.


Independent study and research project directed by
departmental faculty advisor on a topic of mutual
interest to both student and advisor. The thesis
should be completed during the senior year as a
final requirement for graduation with honors in
business and includes a formal presentation to the
college faculty.




MGT 4530-4549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




MGT 4570. Compensation and Human Resource
Management Systems/(3).F;S.


This course presents practical tools, methods, and
a systems perspective to help advance students'
understanding of human resource management. The
course covers compensation, benefits and related
human resource functions such as performance
appraisal, job analysis and selection practices.
Prerequisite: MGT 3620. [Dual-listed with MGT
5570.]




MGT 4630. Labor Relations/(3).F;S.


A study of labor-management relations with
emphasis on management's relations with organized
labor. Lecture, discussion and cases are used to
study the reasons employees join unions, the laws
that apply, and the process of working out a labor
contract after it is negotiated. Prerequisite: MGT
3620 or permission of instructor. [Dual-listed
with MGT 5630.]




MGT 4700. Contemporary Issues in Management and
Leadership/(3).F;S.


This course is designed to explore theories and
practical applications of management and
leadership in organizational settings. The major
emphasis is on building the managerial and
leadership skills necessary to diagnose and
provide remedies for organizational level
problems. Subjects covered include: management,
leadership, strategic vision, organizational
culture and values, motivation and empowerment,
teams, leading diversity, and leading
organizational change. Prerequisite: MGT 3630 or
3010. [Dual-listed with MGT 5700.]




MGT 4750. Strategic Management/(3).F;S.


Integrates and draws upon knowledge gained in the
core business disciplines to develop a holistic
perspective of organizations competing in dynamic
external environments. The course engages students
in understanding how organizations identify and
create new opportunities to sustain a competitive
advantage. Emphasis on acquiring and demonstrating
analytical skills needed to implement successful
strategies. Prerequisites: All College of Business
core courses and final semester senior status.
(This course may not be taken on an individual
study basis.) (WRITING; SPEAKING)




MGT 4760. International Business Policy/(3).F;S.


A study of the corporation as an integrated system
within a global context through the use of a text,
readings, and cases to develop integrative global
decision skills. Prerequisites: All College of
Business core courses along with a major or minor
in International Business, having completed at
least three (3) International Business courses.
(WRITING; SPEAKING)




MGT 4770. Social Responsibilities of
Management/(3).F;S.


A study of the economic, legal, political, and
social environment within which business process
takes place; how such environment affects the
decisions managers must make. Prerequisite: MGT
3630 or MGT 3010. (SPEAKING) [Dual-listed with MGT
5770.]




MGT 4810. Seminar/(1-3). On Demand.