MGT - Management   

MGT 300 - Special Topics in Management   (3 Credits)
   This course is designed to provide in-depth study of one particular component of Management. Topics may vary from year to year.
   Prerequisite: MGT 303 or permission of instructor.

MGT 303 - Management and Organizational Behavior   (3 Credits)
   This course examines human behavior within organizations through the perspective of the individual, through formal and informal groups, and through the organization. Theories developed by Maslow, McGregor, Herzberg, McClelland and others will be explored along with how they can be applied in the current business environment. Topics such as inter-group behavior, perception, communication, decision making, leadership skills and the influence of the environment will be analyzed in the course. Case studies and experiential exercises are utilized throughout the course.
   Prerequisite: SOC 161

MGT 304 - Business Ethics   (3 Credits)
   This course will give students a background in ethical reasoning and theories and will apply these theories to specific moral issues in business, using current cases and practices. Emphasis will be placed on the ethical decision process rather than presenting "right" answers.

MGT 310 - International Business Management   (3 Credits)
   Virtually every business management decision being made today is influenced by global events, and any naive thinking about international politics, economics, cultures, exchange rates and foreign competitors can have quick and adverse effects on a firm's bottom line.  The objective of this course is to provide relevant theoretical and practical insights to management students so that the real world of global business is better understood. This course explores the nature, scope and environment of international business today.  Emphasis is placed on national and international forces influencing and directing international business challenges, opportunities, and problems that these forces bring with them.
   Prerequisite: MGT 303

MGT 347 - Technology in HR Today   (3 credits)
   This course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the technical skills required for the 21st century human resources environment. This course explores the role of HR in a technology-driven environment: HRIS systems in corporations, online recruiting, information age responsibilities of HR, online legal environment for HR, role of IT in training and IT-driven changes to HR operating systems. Computer lab exercises, case studies and experiential exercises are utilized extensively in the course. (One-week seminar format)

MGT 348 - Database Modeling and Management   (3 credits)
   This course provides the student with in-depth knowledge of database analysis, design, and implementation principles. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to use the entity-relationship data model to represent business data requirements, to translate that model into a relational schema, and to build and use a relational database that implements the schema. Students will learn how modern enterprises use database technology in Internet and data warehousing applications. Course includes an in-depth study of Microsoft Access as a tool for ER model implementation tool. (Replaces CIS 347, effective summer, 2009)

MGT 354 - Management Information Systems   (4 Credits)
   See ITG 325 - Management Information Systems with MS Access

MGT 400 - Independent Study in Management   (4 Credits)
   Students with a special interest in a particular topic or area may apply to study under the individual direction of a faculty member.  Independent study applicants must submit an application, including an outline of the proposed project, to the appropriate faculty member.  All independent studies must be approved by the Academic Dean and are restricted to eligible Juniors and Seniors. 

MGT 428 - Human Resource Management   (3 Credits)
   This course provides a basic understanding of the management and empowerment of human capital and provides the foundation for the HR concentration. Topics include talent management; training and development; human resource issues in organizational restructuring and the role of HR in corporate and business strategy development and implementation. Emphasis is placed on the external environment and the trends impacting the management of human resources today.
   Prerequisite: MGT 303

MGT 435 - Special Topics in HRM   (3 Credits)
   This course is designed to cover a variety of topics to meet and anticipate the changing needs of the dynamic HRM environment that exists in the business arena. Modules will be drawn from such current topics as the role of social media on HR, the impact of globalization, the role of technology in shaping the workforce and the workplace, performance management, diversity management, and cultural issues.
  Prerequisite: MGT 428

MGT 456 - 457 - Management Internship   (3 Credits each)
   Internships with participating companies provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of study. This practicum encourages students to utilize their acquired knowledge and skills in the working world. Enrollment is restricted to Juniors and Seniors with proven academic success. Students must submit an application to the Director of Career Services who is responsible for coordinating the work assignment. Approval is granted by the Academic Dean who is responsible for reviewing the term paper and who is responsible for submitting the course grade. Course evaluation is on a pass/fail basis.
  Prerequisite: MGT 428

MGT 468 - Talent Acquisition and Management   (3 Credits)
   The methods and techniques by which employees are recruited and selected for organizations are explored in the broader context of the challenge of talent management in this course. Strategic human resource staffing is emphasized. Topics include the external environmental influences on organizational staffing needs, external and internal recruitment methods, selection devices, interviewing approaches, decision making, orientation, and retention.
   Prerequisite: MGT 428

MGT 481 - Operations Management   (3 Credits)
   An examination of the important concepts and techniques of operations management in various organizations, such as banks, factories, retail stores, hospitals, offices, etc. This course covers typical aspects of managing operations such as capacity planning, scheduling, inventory control, and quality control. Management tools such as linear programming, forecasting, CPM/PERT, and queuing theory will be explored in detail.
   Prerequisites: STA 326, MGT 303

MGT 492 - Business Policy and Strategy   (3 Credits)
   Capstone course in management dealing with management policies and strategies with emphasis on managerial decision making and the solution of problems that cross major functional areas in business. Course enrollment is limited to seniors.
   Prerequisites: MGT 303, FIN 333, MKT 305