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Department of Management and Marketing

Management

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management major -- 120 semester hours)

Academic Major

Semester Hours

Accounting 2301 and 2302 6
Business Administration 2345 and 4303 6
Business electives: two advanced courses from the College of Business or ISTD 3381 (study abroad coures) 6
Business Computer Information Systems 1305 3
Finance 3361 3
International Business 3311 3
Management 3301, 3303, 3305, 3361, 4301, 4306 or 4307, and one management elective 21
Management Information Systems 3343 3
Management Science 2331 and 3332 6
Marketing 3321 3

Other Requirements

Communication 2301 3
Economics 2301 and 2302 6
English 1301, 1302, sophomore literature, and 3352 12
Government 2301 and 2302 6
History 1301 and 1302 6
Mathematics 1302 or 1311 and 1312 or 2331 6
Natural Science - two lab science courses 8
Physical Activity 1
Psychology 2301 or Sociology 2301 3
Art, Drama, or Music 3
Electives 6


Courses in Management

MGT 3301 Principles of Management (3-0) A study of the fundamental concepts of management, organizational theory, and organizational behavior. In addition to coverage of the traditional management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, coverage will be given to ethics, international management, human resources, and interpersonal communication. This course is the prerequisite for all other management courses.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

MGT 3302 The History of Management Thought (3-0). A course designed to assist the student in understanding how the conscious application of the management process has evolved. The approach is primarily chronological and will progress from management in the early civilizations through the industrial revolution, the scientific management era, and the human relations era to the modern management era. Much of the emphasis in the course will be on the influence of the external environment on the development of management thought.
Prerequisite: Management 3301.

MGT 3303 Human Resource Management (3-0). Techniques and procedures of general personnel management; employer-employee relationships; recruitment, selection, placement, and training of employees; job analysis; wage plans and policies; transfer and promotion; employee health and safety; and employment services and fringe benefits.
Prerequisite: Management 3301.

MGT 3305 Operations and Production Management (3-0). A survey of operations management concepts, theory, and decision techniques. Topics include forecasting, linear programming, site selection, layout, project management, control of production, standards, materials management, scheduling, and quality control. Analysis and application of decision models to real-world problems.
Prerequisite: Management 3301 and Management Science 2331.

MGT 3313 Current Issues in Management (3-0). A study of selected current problems which affect and are affected by management in American business. Problems will include change in worker values, relations with governmental jurisdictions, efficiency, quality, and international competitiveness.
Prerequisite: Management 3301.

MGT 4091 Research: 1 to 6. A specialized course providing research opportunities for superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Grading for the course will be Pass (P), Fail (F).

MGT 4301 Organizational Behavior (3-0). An experiential and theoretical approach to human behavior in an organizational setting, by analysis of individual, group, and organizational processes, with a goal of understanding, predicting, and improving the performance of organizational elements.
Prerequisite: Management 3301.

MGT 4302 Ethics in Organizations (3-0). A course designed to: assist the student in the recognition of unresolved ethical issues likely to confront decision makers in business and other organizations; help the student become aware of some of the complexities involved in the application of moral reasoning to organizational decisions; and encourage the student to search for structural changes in business and other organizations in order to benefit society. This is a seminar and case study course, and substantial oral and written communication ability is required. The student would benefit if Philosophy 2311 were first completed.
Prerequisite: Management 3301, English 3352.

MGT 4305 Organizational Theory (3-0). Study of the antecedents and consequences of organization design and structure. This course will focus on structure, technology, environmental adaptation and managerial control systems of organizations operating within rapidly changing, global environments. An introduction to strategic analysis, planning, and decision-making.
Prerequisite: Management 3301.

MGT 4306 Applied Leadership (3-0). This course is designed to place students in real situations where they may practice leadership while studying and applying management theories involving leadership, motivation, group dynamics, and decision-making skills.
Prerequisite: Management 3301.

MGT 4307 Communications in Business and Industry (3-0). This course is intended to improve student communications and management skills. Emphasis will be given to the study and application of effective communications, both verbal and written. Students can expect to participate actively in communications exercises. Topics include interviewing, listening, interpersonal communications, conducting meetings, teambuilding, and writing. Attention will also be given to communications necessary for career planning.
Prerequisite: Management 3301, English 2352.

MGT 4381 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in management. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Management 3301.