Management Courses

Mgt 513 Organizational Behavior and Managerial Skills (3)

This course provides a basic understanding of individual, group, and organizational processes. Key processes include motivation, communication, decision making, leadership, group dynamics, conflict resolution and organizational design. The emphasis is on building diagnostic skills needed to understand organizational processes and the leadership and interpersonal skills needed to carry out key responsibilities in any type of management position.

Mgt 514 Human Resources Management (3)

Human resources management is a central management function that describes the workplace practices that bring out the best in employees. This course provides an overview of human resources management, focusing on basic principles and techniques. Topics include personnel recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training, diversity and inclusion, compensation, international human resources management, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and strategic human resource management.

Mgt 523 Presentation Skills (1)

This course is skills-oriented and seeks to develop effective individual presentation skills through instruction and practice. Students will be video-taped and given detailed feedback about their skills and needs for improvement. Attention will also be given to working as part of a group in making business presentations. S/U graded.

Mgt 601 Computer Applications in Human Resource Management (3)

Provides exposure and hands-on experience with software and hardware related to computer applications in human resource management. Students are required to complete a research project related to human resource management applications. Prerequisites: Mgt 514 or equivalent and permission of instructor.

Mgt 602 Managing Change in an HR Environment (3)

This course is part of the core course sequence in the Human Resource Information System MBA concentration.  The focus is on change management theory and techniques applied in a technology-driven human resource management context.  Specific attention is given to implementation and enhancement of large scale HR systems.  This course utilizes traditional classroom instruction, case analysis, experiential learning, and a living case to illustrate theory and practice.  Substantial group work is required in this course.  Prerequisites: Mgt 514 or equivalent and permission of the instructor.

Mgt 603 Techniques in Human Resource Management I (3)

This course is the first of a two course sequence in advanced human resource management techniques.  The focus is on human resource planning and strategy, recruiting and selection technologies, legal considerations and discrimination law, and performance management.  Throughout the course, the application of information systems technology to these human resource issues is discussed.  Substantial group work is required in this course.  Prerequisites: Mgt 514 or equivalent and permission of the instructor.

Mgt 604 Techniques in Human Resource Management II (3)

This course is the second of a two course sequence in advanced human resource management techniques.  The focus is on compensation and benefits management.  Specific topics covered include compensation structures, incentive compensation plans, mandated benefits such as social security, unemployment insurance and workers compensation, healthcare plans, pension plans and benefit structures.  Throughout the course, the application of information systems technology to these human resource issues is discussed.  Substantial group work is required in this course.  Prerequisites: Mgt 514, Mgt 603, and permission of the instructor.

Mgt 610 Laboratory in HR Information Systems (3)

Covers a variety of activities to develop skills relevant to human resource management including extra projects in the HR computer lab, field trips, workshops on new software systems, visiting speakers, meetings with returning alumni of the HRIS program regarding career opportunities and challenges. Open only to students in the HRIS subprogram.

Mgt 650 Leadership and Managerial Skills (3)

This MBA elective covers major theories and research on effective leadership in organizations. Key topics include leadership traits and skills, leadership roles and behaviors, power and influence, theories of leadership, leading change, ethical leadership, and developing leadership skills. The course includes experiential activities such as cases, role plays, and action learning projects to develop relevant skills. Prerequisites: Mgt 513, 514.

Mgt 661 Change Management (3)

This MBA elective provides an overview of change processes in organizations and change interventions at the individual, group and organization level.  Topics include creativity, change processes, influence processes, organizational learning, and leading change.  Students will learn basic skills needed to gain commitment for change, implement new strategies and serve as a change agent.  Prerequisites:  Mgt 513, Mgt 514.

Mgt 675 Creativity and Entrepreneurship (3)

Topics include stimulation of creativity and recognition of its barriers, evaluation of opportunities and examination of entrepreneurial behavior in various settings including large organizations. Students will be required to complete a business plan of their own design or for an assigned small business. Prerequisite: Mgt 513, Mgt 514, or permission of instructor.

Mgt 676 Small Business Management (3)

Topics relate to the operation of a small enterprise. All complements Mgt 675. All functional issues of management addressed in the context of the small business. All students, individually or in small groups, serve as consultants to local small businesses and discuss their clients as a case in class. Prerequisite: Mgt 513, Mgt 514, or permission of instructor.

Mgt 680 Concepts in Management (3)

The course will be devoted to selected topics in the management of large and small organizations in domestic and international settings. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisites: Mgt 513 and Mgt 514.

Mgt 682 Strategic Management (3)

Development of an overall management viewpoint integrating the specific perspective of various specialized business functions. Comprehensive cases and/or simulations are utilized to provide experience in determining general enterprise objectives and policies, defining related problems, planning programs of action and appraising results. Prerequisite: 30 credits of graduate MBA coursework.

Mgt 685 Global Strategic Management (3)

Development of a strategic management viewpoint integrating the specific perspectives of various specialized business functions. Students use accounting, operations, finance, human resources, marketing, and management information systems to evaluate a company within its industry and the multiple environmental aspects of doing business in a global environment. Comprehensive cases and an integrative team project are utilized to provide experience in determining general enterprise objectives and policies, defining related problems, planning programs of action and appraising results. Prerequisites: Acc 518, Bus 523, Fin 515, Itm 513, Itm 522, Mgt 513.

Mgt 693 Internship in Small Enterprise Economic Development (3)

In this course student interns will monitor and mentor under-served entrepreneurs and small business owners as they embark on their business ownership. Students will be assigned business oversight responsibilities of their loan program participant to review cash flow and revenue issues, sales and marketing efforts, the overall stability of the business, and etc. This course may not be repeated for credit and an application is required (BA 361A). Enrollment is limited to 6-7 students per semester. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 graduate credits in business.

Mgt 694 Field Study in Human Resource Management (3)

Field projects are conducted by students under faculty supervision in a variety of business and not-for-profit organizations. The projects provide students with an opportunity to apply and further develop their skills in human resource management. Must be repeated for 3 credits. Prerequisites: Mgt 514 and permission of the department chairperson.

Mgt 695 Independent Study in Management (1-3)

The student and instructor jointly develop a plan of independent study on an advanced topic in management. The student is usually required to prepare a report or paper. Prerequisites: Mgt 514 and permission of instructor and academic adviser.

Mgt 698 Research Project in Management (3)

Supervised research on a topic involving management. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 30 graduate credits. S/U graded.

Mgt 701 Research Methods in Organizational Studies (3)

The objective of this one-year course is to develop and conduct research on organizational issues. Topics include philosophy of science, experimental, quasi-experimental, and survey research, measurement theory, sampling procedures, data collection techniques, ethical issues, data analysis and interpretation, and special issues of conducting research in organizational settings.

Mgt 733 Seminar in Human Resource Management (3)

Review of theory and research on human resource management. Students are expected to read relevant articles and books, write and present literature reviews on selected topics, explain and critique current theories, write research proposals, and evaluate research studies. Specialized topics may include a subset of the following: performance appraisal, selection, compensation, training and development, human resource planning, recruiting, legal compliance, job analysis and evaluation, and human resource information systems.

Mgt 740 Seminar in Work Motivation (3)

Examination of individual, task, and organizational factors affecting work motivation and job attitudes, and the consequences of motivation and attitudes for job performance, turnover, and absenteeism. Review of theories of work motivation and relevant research on motivation, job satisfaction, and performance. Students read relevant articles and books, write and present literature reviews on relevant topics, explain and critique current theories, write research proposals, and evaluate research studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Mgt 750 Seminar in Leadership and Managerial Skills (3)

Doctoral seminar: review of theory and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness. Students read relevant articles and books, write and present literature reviews on selected topics, explain and critique current theories, write research proposals, and evaluate research studies. Specialized topics include: nature of leadership and management, importance of leadership for organizational effectiveness, power and influence, traits and skills of effective managers, effective managerial behavior, situational theories of leadership, transformational and charismatic leadership, leadership succession, leading meetings, participative leadership and delegation, approaches for improving leadership, and current trends in leadership theory and research. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Mgt 761 Seminar in Strategic Leadership and Change Management (3)

This course provides an overview of strategic leadership in relation to change process in organizations. Students will learn about change interventions at the individual, group, and organization level. The course will include a review of relevant theory on change processes, organizational politics, organizational learning, and strategic leadership. Students will learn basic skills needed to identify the need for change, gain commitment for change, implement new strategies or programs, and serve as an internal or external change agent. The course will review techniques used to diagnose organizational problems, formulate a vision, manage innovation, improve quality, change the culture, redesign structure and management systems, and evaluate ongoing programs or interventions.

Mgt 780 Seminar in Management (3)

Doctoral seminar: reviews of relevant theory and research findings for selected topics in the management of organizations. Students read relevant articles and books, write and present literature reviews on selected topics, explain and critique current theories, write research proposals, and evaluate research studies. May be repeated with a different topic. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Mgt 780q Seminar in Management (3)

Doctoral seminar: reviews of relevant theory and research findings for selected topics in the management of organizations. Students read relevant articles and books, write and present literature reviews on selected topics, explain and critique current theories, write research proposals, and evaluate research studies. May be repeated with a different topic. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Mgt 782 Seminar in Strategic Management (3)

Review of theory and research on strategic management; areas of strategy formulation and implementation in profit and not-for-profit organizations. Students conduct literature reviews, analyze and integrate theories, write research proposals and evaluate conceptual and empirical research studies in the field. Special topics include environmental analysis; congruence theories relating strategy, structure and process; social responsibility and organization ethics; governance; planning and decision making models; entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship; and strategies for globalization. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Mgt 790 Field Project Internship (2-3)

A student may do either an individual internship or a team project in an outside organization, involving use of skills relevant for the student's area of specialization in the doctoral program. Each internship or project will be supervised by a faculty member with relevant expertise. Oral progress reports and a written final report to their faculty advisor on their field experience required. Students may be required to make a project presentation to the client organization and to the other students and Program Faculty. May be done in the Summer or during the regular term, and may require either one or two semesters of work. Prerequisites: At least two courses in the area of specialization, and the permission of program director.

Mgt 795 Independent Study (1-3)

Student and instructor jointly develop a plan of independent study on a topic in organizational studies or a relevant contributing discipline. Report or paper required. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.

Mgt 797 Teaching Practicum (3)

Instruction in how to design and conduct college courses. Subjects include identifying learning objectives, selecting teaching methods, preparing and delivering lectures, conducting discussions, utilizing experiential learning methods, preparing examinations, and evaluating students. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students have major responsibility for all or part of an undergraduate course in a subject relevant to organizational studies. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.