Management (MGMT)
MGMT 364, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Covers the tools available to project managers, the human and organizational dimensions in different project environments, some computer applications, cases, and a project.
Prerequisite: BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Equivalent to: BA 364, MGMT 364H
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 364H, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Covers the tools available to project managers, the human and organizational dimensions in different project environments, some computer applications, cases, and a project.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Equivalent to: BA 364, MGMT 364
MGMT 446, CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Builds a comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural management issues including leading culturally diverse workforces and managing diversity in the workplace. Emphasizes theoretical foundations and best practices to address regarding global work practices, and related practical applications.
Prerequisite: BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better or BA 351 with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 448, EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION, 4 Credits
Provides in-depth coverage of best practices pertaining to the process of attracting, selecting, and hiring new employees in modern organizations. Emphasizes recruitment tactics, legal issues related to staffing, the criteria organizations use to make hiring decisions, and the strengths and weaknesses of various techniques used to evaluate prospective applicants throughout the selection process. Considers implications for the organization, the hiring manager, and the job-seeker.
Prerequisite: BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 449, COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Understands and designs methods of compensation aimed at motivating and rewarding employee contributions to the organization. Covers employee contributions including behavior, skills and goods/services that employees produce as individuals, teams, business units, projects or organizations. Topics include pay strategies and structures, performance measurement and evaluation, and various non-salary incentives.
Prerequisite: BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 452, LEADERSHIP, 4 Credits
In-depth study of leadership research, theory and skills. Emphasis on analysis of organizational leadership situations and application of leadership skills in the workplace.
Prerequisite: BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Equivalent to: BA 452
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 453, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Personnel administration for line supervisors and managers. Integrates systems approach to understanding government regulation of employment, resolution of workplace personnel problems, and performance-based personnel management.
Prerequisite: BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 455, INFLUENCE AND NEGOTIATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on analysis, skill development and application of management research to real-life organizational influence, persuasion, negotiation and conflict management situations.
Prerequisite: BA 351 with C or better or BA 352 with C or better or BA 352H with C or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 457, SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY, 4 Credits
Covers tools and concepts needed to manage the supply chain effectively. Topics include negotiation, purchasing, logistics operations, and applying e-business tools. Emphasis on creating integrated supply chains.
Prerequisite: BA 357 with C- or better or BA 357H with C- or better
Equivalent to: BA 457
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 477, INTEGRATED HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS PROJECT, 4 Credits
Students will integrate what they have learned to solve industry-sponsored problems. The goal of the class is to provide students with opportunities to design, implement, and evaluate analytic solutions for a real-world enterprise. Student teams will examine the data requirements, technical requirements, and organizational requirements necessary for the success of analytical solutions. The specific goal of the class is to provide students real-world case studies that examine the role of analytics in an organization. Special emphasis will be given to the implementation and leadership of the analytical function in an enterprise.
MGMT 499, SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT, 1-4 Credits
Examination of the impact of recent advances in management on contemporary business. Topic will vary from term to term.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
MGMT 546, CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Develop comprehensive skills to navigate and manage cross-cultural management issues, leveraging best practices for a globalized era. Based on recent evidence-based research, (1) identify the role of culture and its influence on employee behavior at intercultural work settings; (2) develop a perspective to explore the challenges modern organizations face when leading and managing globalizing employees and (3) develop a capacity to effectively manage diverse workforces in cross-cultural settings by enhanced cultural awareness of, and adaptability for different cultures and business norms.
Prerequisite: BA 550 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 548, EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION, 4 Credits
Provides in-depth coverage of best practices pertaining to the process of attracting, selecting, and hiring new employees in modern organizations. Emphasizes recruitment tactics, legal issues related to staffing, the criteria organizations use to make hiring decisions, and the strengths and weaknesses of various techniques used to evaluate prospective applicants throughout the selection process. Considers implications for the organization, the hiring manager, and the job-seeker.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 549, COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Understands and designs methods of compensation aimed at motivating and rewarding employee contributions to the organization. Covers employee contributions including behavior, skills and goods/services that employees produce as individuals, teams, business units, projects or organizations. Topics include pay strategies and structures, performance measurement and evaluation, and various non-salary incentives.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 552, ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Provides evidence-based study of human behavior within organizations with the goal of applying theories of human behavior to effective organizational administration. Topics include understanding individual differences, employee motivation, job design, the evaluation and motivation of employees, group dynamics and team management, effective communications, conflict management, employee stress, and work-life balance.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 553, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits
Personnel administration for line supervisors and managers. Integrates systems approach to understanding government regulation of employment, resolution of workplace personnel problems, and performance-based personnel management.
Equivalent to: BA 553
Recommended: (BA 351 or BA 352 or BA 352H) with a minimum grade of C
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 555, INFLUENCE AND NEGOTIATION, 4 Credits
Focuses on analysis, skill development and application of management research to real life organizational influence, persuasion, negotiation and conflict management situations.
Equivalent to: MGMT 574
Recommended: BA 516
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 559, MANAGING ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, 3 Credits
Introduces students to contemporary issues managers face making ethical and socially-responsible decisions in an increasingly competitive, transparent, and global environment. Practical examples and cases, as well as contemporary behavioral ethics research and theory are incorporated throughout the course.
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MGMT 572, STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits
Students will learn the theories of human resource management, the legal requirements for human resource practices, and how to create an HR measurement system that aligns with an organization’s strategy.
Prerequisite: BA 550 with C- or better
Recommended: BA 516 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C-
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 574, NEGOTIATIONS, 3 Credits
Students will learn the theories of negotiation and the techniques to develop an effective negotiation style.
Equivalent to: MGMT 555
Recommended: BA 516 with a minimum grade of C-
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 576, INTEGRATIVE CAPSTONE, 3 Credits
Identifies, recommends appropriate solutions, and creates an implementation plan for the best alternative solution. Integrates at least two fields of study (e.g., marketing and finance) to demonstrate competence within those fields. Provides real value to the student as a learning process and to the sponsoring organization as a final result.
Available via Ecampus
MGMT 650, ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Surveys research on individual differences, psychological states, and team processes related to work motivation, decision-making and performance.