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