DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
MANAGEMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MGT 560 SEMINAR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. The operations management
function in a business enterprise has always been central to the activities of the
organization. Concern about world-class competitiveness in both the manufacturing
and service sectors demands that modern managers understand how to apply the
fundamentals of operations management. The application of these fundamentals will
be the emphasis of this course.
MGT 561 MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY. A study of current
topics in the management of creativity, innovation, technology, and quality assurance.
Guest speakers and experiential exercises will be utilized in addition to lectures, student
presentations, and class discussion of topics.
MGT 562 PROJECT MANAGEMENT. This course focuses on the planning, implementation,
and control of projects. Coverage will include project scope and definition, time
and cost management, conflict resolution and team processes, resource allocation,
scheduling and lifecycle management.
MGT 565 SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATION THEORY. A study of theories concerning
the development and operation of business organizations.
MGT 566 SEMINAR IN TEAM LEADERSHIP. A systematic review, critique and application
of findings of the behavioral sciences to the understanding, prediction and
management of individual and group behavior in business organizations.
MGT 567 SEMINAR IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICY. This course covers
principles of top management and considers the forming and effecting of business
policy. The case approach is used in the course. Prerequisite: ACC 564, BAN 568,
FIN 537, GBA 587, and MKT 570.
MGT 568 SERVICES MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING. This course focuses on
the unique challenges of managing and marketing services and understanding how
to design and maintain quality services.
MGT 573 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF BUSINESS. An in-depth study of the many
dimensions of social responsibility in business. These include ethics, environmental
concerns, historical development of business practices, and the responsibilities of
globalization. Specific topics will vary to remain current. A basic background in business
disciplines is required. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
MGT 574 SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. Concerned with developing
the student’s proficiency in applying principles and technical tools to such personnel problems as employment, employee education and training, labor relations,
wage and salary administration, and employee services. Readings and case studies
are stressed.
MGT 575 READINGS IN MANAGEMENT. This course is designed for directed study
of individual students who wish intensive study in some specific area of Management.
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair and Graduate Coordinator.
MGT 595 ERP BUSINESS PROCESS INTEGRATION. This course utilizes the SAP
R/3 information system paradigm as a model for examination and development of integrated
business process solutions. The course examines the conceptual background,
rationale, methods, and procedures commonly employed by businesses in developing
and configuring integrated business systems. Cases and hands-on experience using
SAP R/3 require students to configure a business process solution through integration
of financial, controlling, production, materials management, sales and distribution,
manufacturing, and other ERP process modules. Prerequisites: Thirty-six hours of
business related courses of which twelve must be at the graduate level, completion
of the MBA core courses and ACC 564 or ACC 569, or permission of the instructor.
MGT 765 ORGANIZATION THEORY IN EDUCATION. The course focuses on the
design and management of successful educational organizations. Different approaches
to organization theory will be applied to the education context. Current management
topics that contribute insights into effective strategic and operational decision making
in educational organizations will be studied.
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