Management

Faculty: Virginia Arthur, Thomas Garsombke, John Hasselberg, Jane Kathman, Wendy Klepetar, Paul Marsnik, Jamie Partridge, Jacklyn Rundle, Yew Mun Yip

The management curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in all types of organizations as well as providing a foundation for graduate study in fields such as business, industrial relations and law. Course offerings introduce students to management principles and concepts while also emphasizing the application of those principles and concepts in a variety of organizational settings. Courses in management are beneficial to students regardless of major.

The management major is interdisciplinary and integrates material from courses taken in other departments during all four years of study. Required courses in the major focus on the human and financial dimensions of managing organizations in a turbulent and global environment. Courses within the management sequence stress continual development of oral and written communication skills as well as analytical and computer skills.

The management department curriculum helps students develop methods of inquiry. Students are active participants in the learning process. They engage in problem-solving and decision-making individually and as members of groups. Emphasis is placed on making decisions under conditions of uncertainty and developing the capacity to adapt to a continually changing environment. Cooperative learning methods enable students to learn from and build upon the perspectives of others.

The curriculum prepares students for life-long learning. Students learn how and where to find information, how to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information as well as methods for analyzing and evaluating information. Oral presentations and group work are the norm in the management classroom.

Major

Required Courses:

From supporting disciplines: (16 credits) [Top]

ACCT 113; ECON 111 and one 300-level economics course with ECON 111 as a prerequisite or any upper division social science course in Political Science, Psychology or Sociology; a statistics course (Math 124 or PSYC 221 or SOCI 201).

From management: (26 credits) [Top]

MGMT 201, 241, 301, 331; One course from MGMT 311, 321 or 341; MGMT 381.

At least 1 credit of experiential learning to be satisfied by one of the following:

MGMT 351 and 352 -- Organizational Leadership Program (admission to the program requires application during the spring semester of the junior year);

MGMT 375: January Term Supervised Study;

MGMT 397: Internship;

A Study Abroad Program.

Elective credits from management: (12 credits) [Top]

Twelve (12) credits from: MGMT. 261, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 312, 318, 322, 332, 351, 352, 361, 397 (up to 4 credits can be applied toward fulfillment of the elective credits) MGMT 311, 321 or 341 (if not used to fulfill the required functional area course). No more than 4 credits of elective may be at the lower division.

Minor (24 credits) [Top]

Required Courses:

ACCT 113, 114; ECON 111; MGMT 201; and two from the following: MGMT 301, 304, 308, 311, 321, 331, 332, 341, 361.

Courses

(MGMT)

176 January Term Topics. (0-4) [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

177 January Term Core Topics. (0-4) [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Designed to fulfill core disciplinary requirement. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

201 Introduction to Management. (4) [Top]

The basic functions of management: planning, organizing, controlling, decision making, evaluation. The human factor in management which includes job performance, motivation, leadership and communication systems.

241 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods. (4) [Top]

This course introduces students to both the functional areas of business (human resources, marketing, finance and operations) and the tools to make informed management decisions. These tools include using computer software to communicate ideas effectively (via electronic mail, word processors, spreadsheets and presentation software), to collect information (via the Internet and on-line library resources), and to analyze and present this information in a meaningful way.

261 Business, Government and Society. (4) [Top]

Study of the social, governmental and ethical issues that affect the conduct of business within a global environment. This course addresses the fact that organizations cannot move forward or make sound decisions without encountering human, economic, social, governmental and ethical linkages. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the larger societal environment and how it both affects and is affected by business and nonprofit organizations.

271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4) [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

276 January Term Topics. (0-4) [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

277 January Term Core Topics. (0-4) [Top]

Study of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Designed to fulfill core disciplinary requirement. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

301 Introduction to Organizational Behavior. (4) [Top]

The application of current organizational research to the management of the modern enterprise. Topics include organizational change, reward systems, job design, organizational design, group and intergroup dimensions. Prerequisite: 201.

303 The History and Evolution of Management Thought. (4) [Top]

The complexity and dynamic nature of management theory and practice as they arise from the disciplines of economics, sociology, psychology and mathematics. The course will investigate the persons and theories that guide the management processes of today’s complex organizations. Prerequisite: 201.

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304 Entrepreneurship. (4)

Creating a new venture (entrepreneurship) is a process of adding value to an idea by devoting time, energy, knowledge and resources. The creation of a business plan is one way of increasing the chances of new

venture success. This course centers around the development of a business plan. Students will consider issues in marketing, strategy, operations, human resources and finance as they develop and present a business plan. Topics such as creativity, ethics, technology, and the entrepreneurial personality will be investigated. Prerequisite: 201, 331.

305 Strategic Management Seminar I. (4) [Top]

Examines the breadth and depth of management decision-making in multipurpose enterprises. Topics include decision making in a rapidly changing environment, satisfying the expectations of diverse stakeholders, resource availability and responsible allocation, financial analysis and strategic forecasting. Supervised reading and computer modeling may be used. Topics may be different each semester. Information available from the management department. Prerequisite: 201.

306 Strategic Management Seminar II. (4) [Top]

Examines decision making in a strategic context which places emphasis on the orchestration of corporate resources, skills and energies. Topics include measures of performance, investigating strategic options, making strategic choices, implementation and control of strategy. Supervised readings and computer modeling may be used. Topics may be different each semester. Information available from the management department. Prerequisite: 201.

308 Introduction to International Business. (4) [Top]

Strategy in international transactions, foreign trade and international marketing management. Establishing direct and indirect operations abroad. Analysis of financial, environmental and behavioral problems of multinational business. Prerequisite: 201.

309 International Management Seminar. (4) [Top]

This course is intended for senior management majors with an interest in in-depth study of special topics in international management. Topics will vary from semester to semester and may focus on international aspects of finance, marketing, human resource management, operations or strategy. Students will investigate a number of countries which are varied in terms of geography, religion, language, race, political system and economic development with a focus on the topic area. Prerequisite: 308 and senior standing.

311 Human Resource Management. (4) [Top]

Modern concepts and practices of human resource planning and utilization. The course will examine the full range of complexities of human behavior within the modern organization and the organization's responses to ensure productivity and human development. Prerequisite: 201.

312 Organizational Communication. (4) [Top]

The elements of the management process and dimensions of organizational behavior from a communication perspective. Includes skill-building experiences. Focus on topics such as formal and informal communication networks, gender and communication in the workplace and communication and technology. Prerequisite: 201.

318 International Organizational Behavior. (4) [Top]

Careers in international management require the ability to deal with people coming from varied cultural backgrounds. Do American management techniques work in these situations? How can Americans prepare to be successful managers abroad? Students answer these and related questions as they analyze their own attitudes and abilities in relation to international management. Prerequisite: 201.

321 Principles of Marketing. (4) [Top]

An introduction to the functions and activities of marketing. Topics include the marketing environment,

consumer behavior, market research, marketing plans, product development, distribution, promotion, and

the pricing of products. Prerequisite: 201.

322 Strategic Marketing Management. (4) [Top]

This course builds upon and applies the concepts learned in the principles of marketing class. Case studies and computer applications are used to understand how marketing strategy is formulated and implemented in many diverse organizations. The course involves writing, discussion and small group exercises. Prerequisite: 321.

331 Corporate Finance. (4) [Top]

Study of the acquisition and allocation of funds within a business enterprise. Includes such topics as capital markets, return on investment, liquidity, risk analysis, financial leverage, valuation models and cost of capital. Prerequisite: ACCT 113 and ECON 111.

332 Investments. (4) [Top]

Corporate and governmental securities and their investment possibilities. Security markets, factors affecting securities prices. Financial instruments. Portfolio management. Government relations. Prerequisite: ACCT 113 and ECON 111.

341 Operations Management. (4) [Top]

Study of the strategic issues and tools that will enable analysis of day-to-day operations of organizations in both the manufacturing and service sectors. Topics addressed include forecasting, location, layout, planning, scheduling, productivity and quality. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving using both quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills. Prerequisite 201.

351 Organizational Leadership I (4) Fall Semester

352 Organizational Leadership II (4) Spring Semester [Top]

These courses are part of a two semester sequence. They examine decision making in a strategic context with emphasis on the formulation and implementation of organizational strategy. Topics include: leadership development; team building; industry research and analysis; defining and assigning responsibilities among team members; development of marketing, human resource, operations and financial plans; development and assessment of organizational culture. Decision making is assisted by the use of a total organization computer simulation.

Note: The Organizational Leadership Program (OLP) is a year-long experience open to senior management majors. The goal of the program is to integrate management theory and practice through on-campus experiential learning. Application for this program is completed during the spring semester of the junior year. Students who are accepted will also enroll in special sections of MGMT 301 and MGMT 381 in conjunction with MGMT 351 & 352.

361 Business Law. (4) [Top]

Law and the judicial process in commerce. Legal regulation of business and its relationships to society. Principles and issues in contract law, sales, product liability, professional ethics, and other topics of contemporary interest to business people. Cross-listed as ACCT 335.

371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4) [Top]

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Prerequisite: 345. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

375 Supervised Study. (0-4) [Top]

Full-time learning experience during the January Term done under the direction of a faculty moderator, often in conjunction with an off-campus supervisor. Requires permission of instructor. Not available to first-year students.

376 January Term Topics. (0-4) [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

377 January Term Core Topics. (0-4) [Top]

Study at the upper-division level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. Designed to fulfill core disciplinary requirement. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

381 Organizational Strategy (4) [Top]

The analysis of organizational policy-making and strategic planning. Techniques for developing sound, consistent policies. Utilizes extensive case-study for analysis and discussion. Prerequisite: 201 and senior management major. Registration priority given to students in their last semester of study.

397 Internship. (1-8) [Top]

Practical off-campus experience with a solid academic component. For seniors only. Previous course work in management is necessary. Information is available in the management department.

398 Honors Senior Essay, Research or Creative Project. (4) [Top]

Required for graduation with "All-College Honors" and "Departmental Distinction in Management." Prerequisite: HONR 396 and approval of the department chair and director of the honors program. For further information see HONR 398.

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