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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of HR management.
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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of HR management.
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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of HR management.
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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of HR management.
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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of organizational behavior and HR management.
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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of organizational behavior and HR management.
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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of organizational behavior and HR management.
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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of organizational behavior and HR management.
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.
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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of Human Resources Management 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: Students taking this course should have prior knowledge of Human Resources Management 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.
