Missouri State University

Office of the Registrar

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

Preliminary Edition
published April 2013

Department of Management

Glass Hall, Room 414, Phone: (417) 836-5415, Fax: (417) 836-3004
Email: Management@missouristate.edu
Website: http://mgt.missouristate.edu/
Department Head: Associate Professor William Donoher, Ph.D.

Faculty (as of July 12, 2012)

Professors: D. Keith Denton, Ph.D.; Corinne M. Karuppan, Ph.D.; Peter Richardson, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Rozell, Ph.D.; Steven L. Thomas, Ph.D.; Barry L. Wisdom, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: Vinay K. Garg, Ph.D; Benjamin D. Goss, Ed.D.; Wesley A. Scroggins, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: Dana L. Haggard, Ph.D.; Brent H. Kinghorn, Ph.D.; Melody LaPreze, Ph.D.; D. Michael Leibert, Dh.A.; Philip Rothschild, Ph.D.

Instructors: Michal Dale, M.A.; Dana J. Frederick, MBA; Joyce E Lopez, M.S.Ed.; Glenn R. Pace, MBA

Emeritus Professors: Yohannan T. Abraham, Ph.D.; Charles W. Boyd, Ph.D.; Karen L. Brown, D.B.A.; Mary K. Coulter, Ph.D.; Lena M. Cunningham-Smith, Ed.D.; Patricia Feltes, Ph.D.; Kenneth Horn, Ed.D.; Thomas H. Inman, Ed.D.; Robert O. Lunn, Ph.D.; Mona (Casady) Niewald, Ph.D.; Arnola C. Ownby, Ed.D.; Robert L. Trewatha, Ph.D.; Bobby C. Vaught, Ph.D.; Lynn E. Wasson, Ed.D.; Ralph W. Williams, Ph.D.; Karen Lee Woodall, Ed.D.

Accreditation

  • AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – all programs

Graduate Programs

The following graduate program(s) are available. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.

Accelerated Master of Business Administration Degree

Undergraduate majors in the College of Business may apply for admission to the Master of Business Administration program during the second semester of their junior year. If accepted, up to 6 hours of 600- or 700-level courses taken in the senior year may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees (Mixed Credit). As an MBA graduation requirement, students exercising the accelerated MBA option will be required to have had one year of professional experience or a 3 hour internship. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.

Accelerated Master of Health Administration Degree

Undergraduate majors in the College of Business may apply for admission to the Master of Health Administration program during the second semester of their junior year. If accepted, up to 6 hours of 600- or 700-level courses taken in the senior year may be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees (Mixed Credit). As an MHA graduation requirement, students exercising the accelerated MHA option will be required to have had one year of professional experience or a 3 hour internship. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.

For courses to be designated as Mixed Credit, the graduate advisor, undergraduate department head, and Graduate College dean must approve by signing the Permission for Mixed Credit form. This form must be provided to the Office of the Registrar in Carrington Hall 320 no later than the end of the Change of Schedule Period for the semester. 

General Information

Health Care Management

Health Care Management courses and a Health Care Management minor are offered through the Nursing Department. See the Nursing Department section of catalog for details.

Majors

Entertainment Management (Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science

  1. General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog

  2. College of Business Admission and Program Requirements - see College of Business Admission and Program Requirements section of catalog

  3. Major Requirements (33 hours)

    1. MGT 310(3), 345(3), 410(3), 494(3); MKT 410(3); ACC 311(3); LAW 335(2)

    2. Complete 12 hours from the following: MGT 341(3), 367(3), 368(3), 397(3), 465(3), 486(3); FIN 266(3), 390(3); INS 415(3); THE 150(2), 250(2) or 255(2), 354(3), 495(3); HRA 215(3), 430(3); REC 320(3), 422(3); COM 439(3); GRY 308(3), 310(3); MUS 362 or 375 or 376 or 393(1); MUS 529(3) 

  4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog

Entrepreneurship (Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science

  1. General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog

  2. College of Business Admission and Program Requirements - COBA College of Business Admission and Program Requirements section of catalog

  3. Major Requirements (29-30 hours)

    1. FIN 390(3); MGT 341(3), 345(3), 384(3), 543(3), 561(3); MKT 352(3) or 354(3) or 355(3)

    2. Complete 8-9 hours from the following: ACC 311(3); BUS 510(3); MGT 367(3), 368(3), 447(3); LAW 335(2); MKT 474(3); TCM 458(3), 511(3)

  4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog

Management (Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science

  1. General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog

  2. College of Business Admission and Program Requirements - see College of Business Admission and Program Requirements section of catalog

  3. Major Requirements

    Complete one of the following options:

    1. Administrative Management:

      1. ACC 311(3); MGT 341(3), 342(3), 345(3), 368(3); QBA 337(3)

      2. Complete two courses from: LAW 335(2); MGT 367(3), 384(3), 397(3), 442(3), 447(3), 465(3)

    2. Human Resources Management:

      1. ACC 311(3); INS 314(3); MGT 341(3), 345(3), 450(3) or 451(3), 465(3), 546(3); QBA 337(3)

      2. Complete one course from: ECO 310(3); MGT 410(3), 447(3), 466(3)

    3. Operations Management:

      1. ACC 311(3); MGT 341(3), 345(3), 368(3); QBA 337(3)

      2. Complete three course from: ACC 556(3); MGT 367(3), 447(3), 467(3), 565(3), 567(3); TCM 359(3)

    4. International Business Administration: The International Business Administration option must satisfy the following foreign language, geographic region, special international courses, and operational/cultural environment requirements.

      1. Foreign Language: Choose a language for a minimum of 12 semester hours above 100 level courses. A course in conversation is required. (The foreign language requirement may be waived with demonstrated proof of competency in the oral and written skills equivalent to the foreign language requirement.) International students whose native language is not English may be waived from the language requirement subject to the following:

        1. The student is a graduate of a secondary school in his/her home country.

        2. The native language is complementary to the Geographic Region of Specialization.

        3. The waiver will not result in a reduction of the total credit hours required toward the degree. The curriculum advisor in charge of International Business Administration option may recommend specific courses either in the English language and/or complementary to the major to make up the 12 credit hours.

      2. Geographic Region of specialization: Select one of the following regions associated with the language chosen, obtaining a minimum of three courses in at least two departments for a total of nine credit hours.

        1. Asia (Pacific Rim Countries): ANT 335(3); COM 360(3); GRY 305(3), 320(3), 323(3), 397(1-3); HST 200(3), 340(3), 380(3), 381(3), 571(3), 597(1-3)-Asian History; LLT 215(3); MCL 303(3); PHI 314(3); PLN 597(1-5); PLS 545(3)

        2. Latin America: COM 360(3); GRY 305(3), 320(3), 323(3), 397(1-3); HST 200(3), 350(3), 587(3), 597(1-3)-Latin American History; MCL 303(3); PLN 597(1-5); PLS 548(3); SPN 326(3)

        3. Europe: COM 360(3); FRN 326(3), 335(3), 414(3), 415(3); GRM 325(3); GRY 305(3), 320(3), 323(3), 397(1-3); HST 200(3), 340(3), 353(3), 355(3), 361(3), 559(3), 597(1-3)-European History; LLT 225(3); MCL 303(3); PLN 597(1-5); PLS 205(3), 547(3); SPN 325(3)

      3. Special International Courses: MGT 447(3); MKT 474(3) and one course from: ECO 346(3), 456(3), 565(3); FIN 582(3); GRY 100(3), 308(3), 321(3); LAW 539(3); PLS 205(3), 232(3)

      4. Operational or Cultural Environment: This may be satisfied by a minimum of one semester of successful participation in an academic program consisting of coursework at an accredited overseas institution and/or internship at a firm in a foreign country consistent with the student’s area of specialization approved by the curriculum advisor in charge of International Business Administration option.  An exception to this may be made in the case of international students coming from a country that is consistent with their Geographic Region of Specialization; however, this action will not result in a reduction of the total hours required toward the degree.  The curriculum advisor in charge of International Business Administration option may recommend specific courses either in English language and/or complementary to the major toward the total credit hour requirement toward the degree.

      5. Suggested Optional Electives: ACC 506(3); ANT 226(3), 320(3), 330(3); ECO 305(3), 456(3); HST 103(3), 104(3); MGT 397(3), 561(3); PLS 338(3); SOC 380(3)

  4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog

Minors

Entrepreneurial Studies

Bachelor of Science

  1. ACC 201(3); FIN 350(3); MGT 340(3), 384(3); MKT 350(3) 

  2. Complete two courses from: BUS 510(3); LAW 231(3); MGT 341(3), 345(3); MKT 352(3) or 354(3) or 355(3)

Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Science

  1. FIN 390(3); MGT 345(3), 384(3), 543(3)

  2. Complete 6 hours from: BUS 510(3); MGT 341(3), 367(3), 447(3), 561(3); MKT 352(3) or 354(3) or 355(3)

Human Resources Management/Industrial-Relations

Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

  1. ACC 201(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 340(3), 345(3)

  2. Complete two courses from: MGT 450(3), 451(3), 465(3), 466(3), 546(3)

    Related electives but not required for a minor: ECO 310(3); LAW 531(3); MGT 341(3); PSY 529(3); SOC 309(3)

International Management

Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

  1. ACC 201(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 340(3); MGT 447(3) or MKT 474(3); MKT 350(3)

  2. Complete one course (not taken as part of above) from: ECO 565(3); FIN 582(3); MGT 447(3); MKT 474(3)

Leadership

Bachelor of Science

  1. MGT 340(3), 341(3), 440(3), 441(3), 442(3)

Management

Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts

  1. ACC 201(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 340(3)

  2. Complete three courses from: MGT 325 or 345(3); 341(3), 342(3), 364(3), 367(3), 368(3), 384(3), 560(3), 561(3)

Management

Bachelor of Science

  1. ACC 201(3), 211(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 340(3)

  2. Complete three courses from: MGT 341(3), 342(3); 325 or 345(3), 384(3), 546(3)

  3. Complete two courses from: MGT 364(3), 367(3), 368(3), 560(3), 561(3)

Operations Management

Bachelor of Science

  1. ACC 201(3), 211(3); ECO 165(3); MGT 340(3), 364(3); QBA 237(3)

  2. Complete three courses from the following (not required in any other program): ACC 311(3), 556(3); MGT 367(3), 368(3), 447(3), 467(3), 565(3), 567(3); TCM 359(3)

University Certificate (undergraduate)

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship undergraduate certificate program provides a 15 hour educational experience in the entrepreneurial discipline. Students will receive instruction in a variety of areas including accounting, marketing, management, finance, and business planning.

Entrance Criteria: Students must not be admitted to a COBA degree program.

Required Courses: ACC 201(3); FIN 350(3); MGT 340(3), 384(3); MKT 350(3)

Management Courses

MGT 211 Talent Management in the Entertainment Industry

Prerequisite: 45 hours. Introduction to the roles, knowledge, and skills helpful to the development and growth of talent in the entertainment industry. While the primary focus will be on the relationship between the personal manager and the recording artist/group in the music industry, attention will also focus on strategies for expanding opportunities across the entertainment industry. 1(1-0) D

MGT 286 Business Communications

Prerequisite: ENG 110. Managerial business communication theory and practice that includes speaking to large groups, interacting within small groups, improving listening skills, composing messages, writing reports based on library research, making ethical decisions, and communicating with other cultures and nationalities. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 300 Service Learning in Management

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours, concurrent registration in a management course designated as a service learning offering; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Management to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service Learning Office. May be repeated. 1 F,S

MGT 310 Introduction to the Entertainment Industry

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. An introduction to the entertainment industry including facets unique to the field such as managerial roles and organizational structures. Topics will also include an exposure to policies, legal, social, economic, and financial characteristics of this industry. 3(3-0) F

MGT 320 Patterns of Management

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours. A course designed specifically for non-business majors desiring a knowledge of management and its importance and application in various fields. Topical areas include: management functions and problems, decision-making, organizational design, managerial/non-managerial relationships, and management job opportunities. May not be taken for credit by students who have previously received credit for MGT 340. 3(3-0) D

MGT 325 Fundamentals of Personnel Administration

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours. This course is designed for non-business majors. Topics include principles of employee supervision, recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, labor relations, and separation. This course will be of particular value to managerial, supervisory, administrative, professional, and technical personnel in a variety of organizational settings. Does not count toward Business Administration major. May not be taken for credit by students who have previously received credit for MGT 345. 3(3-0) D

MGT 340 Organizational Behavior and Management

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours, including PSY 121; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. A study of individual, interpersonal, and group behavior within organizations and the behavioral implications of management processes. The interaction of human, technological, structural, global, ethical, and environmental factors are also discussed. A "C" grade or better is required in this course to take ACC 555. This course may not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 341 Advanced Organization Behavior and Development

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. An in-depth study of individual and organizational behaviors and processes. Such areas as individual differences, group dynamics, organizational processes, organizational change/development, and culture and ethics will be addressed utilizing a variety of interactive teaching methods. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 342 Organization Structure and Design

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. A study of the macro-organization functioning with emphasis on how organization design dimensions interrelate to effect performance. Organization dimensions studied include environment, technology, size, structure, and effectiveness. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 345 Human Resources Management

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. A study of the personnel functions of procurement, development, compensation, integration, and the maintenance of human resources within the framework of total available resources used in the accomplishment of organizational goals. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 364 Operations Management

Prerequisite: MGT 340; nonbusiness majors QBA 237 or equivalent; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Exploration of competitive priorities to improve performance in a variety of business environments. Application of analytical tools to manage processes and projects within and across business functions. Flexible content to reflect trends in the occupational marketplace. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 367 Purchasing and Supply Management

Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. A study of the processes and problems involved in acquiring and controlling materials and services required for operations management in business, industry, and government. Includes source selection, quality and quantity control, value analysis, and negotiation and legal consideration. 3(3-0) S

MGT 368 Management Decision Making

Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Quantitative techniques that aid the manager in making rational decisions. A study of the methods used in evaluating and selecting resources relative to achieving organizational objectives. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 384 Entrepreneurship

Prerequisite: ACC 201 and MGT 340 and MKT 350; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. An exposure to the dynamics of identifying opportunities and dealing with the risks of implementing new ideas and ventures. In consultation with the instructor, students assess the viability of real business ventures. Cases are referred through the Small Business Development Center. Emphasis is placed on team preparation and presentation of a feasibility study. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 394 Cooperative Education in Management

Prerequisite: acceptance into Cooperative Education Program and permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates academic training with supervised work experience. This is a variable content course that may be repeated to a total of 6 semester hours in Cooperative Education. 1-3 F,S

MGT 397 Business Report Writing

Prerequisite: MGT 286; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Intensive preparation in the fundamentals of writing various types of business reports. Attention given to methods of and practice in determining the purpose, planning the investigation, collecting and organizing data, interpreting findings, and making oral and written presentations. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 398 Managerial Communication

Prerequisite: UHC 110 and COM 115 and ENG 221; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Accelerated study of organizational communications theory and practice. Emphasis on international communication and ethics. Individual and small group development of a variety of business documents and presentations. Replaces MGT 286 and 397. 3(3-0) S

MGT 400 Topics in Management

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. A variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester depending upon student and faculty interests. Topics generally require previous study in management. Examples: entrepreneurship, federal regulation of personnel management, designing structure for growth organizations, computerization and human resource management, stress and time management, managing not-for-profit organizations, women in management, and management feasibility studies. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours. 1-3 D

MGT 408 Sponsorships in Entertainment and Sport

Prerequisite: undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Study of how sponsorship is a symbiotic revenue relationship between a brand and an entertainment/sport property, including reasons for the growth of sponsorship, benefits for brands, and benefits for properties. Other concepts examined include activation, cross-promotion, sponsorship tiers, associative benefits, sponsorship sales, and evaluative techniques for sponsorships. 1(1-0) D

MGT 410 Venue Management

Prerequisite: undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program; Recommended: MGT 310. Study of the management of venues such as convention centers, sports arenas, theme parks, performing arts centers, etc. Topics addressed include technical, financial, legal, risk, contracting, and political implications. 3(3-0) D

MGT 412 Managing Events in Entertainment and Sport

Prerequisite: MGT 340 and MGT 310; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program; others by permission of instructor. Study of the financing, management and marketing processes of various entertainment and sport events. Topics addressed include alignment of events with organizational values and mission; strategic planning of an event; cost/benefit analysis; operational effectiveness; factors involving promotion, audience, partnerships, environment, revenue and cost centers; management of an event's stakeholder groups; analysis of pre- and post-even activities. 3(3-0) F,D

MGT 413 Managing the Sport Enterprise

Prerequisite: MGT 340 and MGT 310; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program; others by permission of instructor. Study of the distinct nature of the sport business and the application of planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating techniques applied to the operation of sport enterprises. Topics include the unique nature of the sport product; sport financial management principles, including cost sources and revenue streams; and the impact of sport as a social institution on the marketplace. 3(3-0) S,D

MGT 440 Leadership Foundations and Development

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. The focus of this course is a comprehensive review of the writings and theories of leadership. Students will evaluate leadership traits and behavior, the effects of reciprocal influences, transformational leadership, the role of power versus authority, followership, and related matters. Focuses on building skills to inspire and organize people to achieve goals. Applications of theory to practice will be emphasized. Includes comprehensive self-assessments, experiential exercises, action learning projects, and individually tailored skill-improvement plans. 3(3-0) F

MGT 441 Authentic Leadership in Business

Prerequisite: MGT 440; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. This course examines the unique ethical demands of leadership and prepares students to better meet these challenges. Alternative perspectives of leadership and ethics are explored and applied to emergent ethical issues facing organizations. The overall mission of the course is to promote ethical decision-making and authentic leadership in organizations. The course seeks to teach students to recognize and be sensitive to moral issues, to consider such issues from multiple perspectives, to engage in a systematic and transparent analysis of alternatives, and to take individual responsibility for their decisions and ethical conduct. Short cases, videos, news stories, self-assessment, exercises, and readings will be used to stimulate discussion. 3(3-0) S

MGT 442 Selected Topics in Organizational Behavior

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. This course will focus on major current and emerging issues in organizational behavior (OB). Issues include topics such as motivation and leadership, communications, stress and wellness programs, group dynamics, etc. A single or selected set of topics will be dealt with in any given offering of the course. Content, research findings, and practical application of major models and theories will be stressed through a variety of approaches intended to maximize student involvement. The course content will vary as demanded by student interest, faculty expertise, and environmental changes. 3(3-0) D

MGT 447 International Management

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. A study of management principles and practices as they relate to the management of international organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding, analyzing, and integrating managerial concepts within the context of cross-cultural settings. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 447 and MGT 747. 3(3-0) D

MGT 450 Human Resource Development

Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. The design, implementation and evaluation of employee development programs. Topics covered include: training needs, analysis, learning theory, training methods, validity, and legal requirements. Specific employee development programs are discussed as they relate to executives, managers, and supervisors in organizations. 3(3-0) D

MGT 451 Human Resource Acquisition

Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. An in-depth study of the application of Federal and state laws and regulations to HRM practices regarding the acquisition of human resources, appropriate and effective techniques of job analysis, HR planning, recruitment, and a detailed study of techniques and procedures for ensuring valid and effective selection of employees. 3(3-0) D

MGT 465 Industrial Relations

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. A study of environmental and policy considerations involved between management and labor unions in the industrial relations process. Emphasis is placed on the nature, process, and types of collective bargaining relationships; the interface between parties in preserving effective industrial relations within organizations; and promoting economic stability and growth. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 466 Advanced Issues in Human Resources Management

Prerequisite: MGT 345 and QBA 237; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. An in-depth study of practical human resource management issues and the steps involved in the design and implementation of employee selection systems, training programs, and performance appraisal systems. Included are methods of job analysis and the design and utilization of appraisal forms useful to managers. Based on practical considerations, some experiential techniques are used. Recent developments relevant to human resources practices will also be covered. 3(3-0) D

MGT 467 Service Operations Management

Prerequisite: MGT 364 and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. The study of operational initiatives and strategic issues to improve service performance. Application of techniques to investigate and resolve problems relative to quality, productivity, and effectiveness in the service firm environment. 3(3-0) S

MGT 486 Administrative Communication

Prerequisite: MGT 286; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Analysis of various business problem situations and development of appropriate communication strategies. 3(3-0) S

MGT 487 Strategic Management and Policy

Prerequisite: 102 credit hours including FIN 380 and MKT 350 and MGT 364 (Marketing majors may substitute MKT 450 for MGT 364); and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Integration of specialized areas of business administration; coordination of various business functions from the standpoint of the formulation, implementation and control of business objectives, strategies and policies. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 494 Internship in Management

Prerequisite: permission of department head and for Entertainment Management majors, completion of MGT 310 or MGT 410; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Opportunity to obtain simultaneously the practical as well as the theoretical knowledge through internship with cooperating businesses. 1-6 D

MGT 496 Readings in Business Administration-Management

Prerequisite: permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Planned readings designed to intensify and supplement the area of management. 1-2 D

MGT 543 New Venture Management

Prerequisite: MGT 384; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Students conduct extensive research and in-depth analysis in starting or expanding their own business venture. Major topics include new venture strategy, sources of capital, and growth management. Emphasis is placed on student preparation and presentation of a complete business plan. May be taught concurrently with MGT 643. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 643 and MGT 543. 3(3-0) F

MGT 546 Direct Compensation System Management

Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Development and management of job-based and individual-based pay systems using job evaluation, skill/competency analysis and certification, wage surveys, and related techniques. The development of performance appraisal systems and the creation of individual-based, team-based, and aggregate performance-based pay systems are studied with emphasis on the strategic aspects of pay, internal consistency, external competitiveness, and legal compliance. May be taught concurrently with MGT 646. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 646 and MGT 546. 3(3-0) S

MGT 560 History of Management Thought

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Background and interrelationship of classical, behavioral science, systems and quantitative management schools of thought; works of major contributors to contemporary management concepts, practices and theory. May be taught concurrently with MGT 680. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 680 and MGT 560. 3(3-0) D

MGT 561 Practicum in Small Business Operations

Prerequisite: MGT 384; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Students solve real problems within the small business environment. Students gain first-hand experience in assessing and improving the operations of existing entrepreneurial firms. Cases are referred through the Small Business Development Center. May be taught concurrently with MGT 671. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 671 and MGT 561. 3(3-0) S

MGT 565 Advanced OM: Business Process Management

Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate majors must be admitted to degree program. An in-depth analysis of business processes from an operations perspective. Study of specific practices and tools to design, improve, and support these processes in a variety of organizational settings. Use of professional BPM software is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with MGT 675. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 675 and MGT 565. 3(3-0) F

MGT 567 Practicum in Operations

Prerequisite: MGT 364; and one of the following: MGT 367, MGT 368 (or equivalent), MGT 467, MGT 565 or MGT 611; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Real-life experience in applying operational techniques to business and non-profit organizations. Students interests are matched to needs of local organizations to create hands-on projects. May be taught concurrently with MGT 677. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 677 and MGT 567. 3(3-0) S

MGT 596 Research Issues and Problems: Management

Prerequisite: 90 hours; and permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to degree program. Research issues and projects growing from particular needs which may require additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. Undergraduates only may repeat to a total of 6 hours. May be taught concurrently with MGT 697. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 697 and MGT 596. 1-3 D

MGT 600 Administrative, Organizational and Operations Concepts for Managers

Prerequisite: permission of a director of a College of Business graduate program. Comprehensive study of the fundamentals of the management function, organizational behavior and design, and production and operations management. Designed for graduate students who have not had undergraduate courses in management or organizational behavior and operations management. This course will not be counted in the hours required for a College of Business graduate degree. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 643 New Venture Management

Students conduct extensive research and in-depth analysis in starting or expanding their own business venture. Major topics include new venture strategy, sources of capital, and growth management. Emphasis is placed on student preparation and presentation of a complete business plan. May be taught concurrently with MGT 543. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 543 and MGT 643. 3(3-0) F

MGT 646 Direct Compensation System Management

Development and management of job-based and individual-based pay systems using job evaluation, skill/competency analysis and certification, wage surveys, and related techniques. The development of performance appraisal systems and the creation of individual-based, team-based, and aggregate performance-based pay systems are studied with emphasis on the strategic aspects of pay, internal consistency, external competitiveness, and legal compliance. May be taught concurrently with MGT 546. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 546 and MGT 646. 3(3-0) S

MGT 671 Practicum in Small Business Operations

Students solve real problems within the small business environment. Students gain first-hand experience in assessing and improving the operations of existing entrepreneurial firms. Cases are referred through the Small Business Development Center. May be taught concurrently with MGT 561. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 561 and MGT 671. 3(3-0) S

MGT 675 Advanced OM: Business Process Management

An in-depth analysis of business processes from an operations perspective. Study of specific practices and tools to design, improve, and support these processes in a variety of organizational settings. Use of professional BPM software is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with MGT 565. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 565 and MGT 675. 3(3-0) F

MGT 677 Practicum in Operations

Prerequisite: MGT 600. Real-life experience in applying operational techniques to business and non-profit organizations. Students interests are matched to needs of local organizations to create hands-on projects. May be taught concurrently with MGT 567. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 567 and MGT 677. 3(3-0) S

MGT 680 History of Management Thought

Background and interrelationship of classical, behavioral science, systems and quantitative management schools of thought; works of major contributors to contemporary management concepts, practices and theory. May be taught concurrently with MGT 560. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 560 and MGT 680. 3(3-0) D

MGT 697 Research Issues and Problems: Management

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Research issues and projects growing from particular needs which may require additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be taught concurrently with MGT 596. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 596 and MGT 697. 1-3 D

MGT 701 Health Services Organization

Introduction to the health services delivery system. Analysis of the organizing, financing, and distribution of health services. Alternate delivery systems such as hospitals, acute care facilities, long-term facilities, prepaid practices, fee-for-services group practices and others are examined. Forces shaping present and future health care are evaluated. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 702 Managing Healthcare Organizations

Prerequisite: MGT 701 or permission of instructor. A broad overview of techniques and practices applied to managing healthcare provider organizations at levels including governing board; professional staff; executive offices; and operational systems that deliver acute care, rehabilitation, diagnosis, therapy, ambulatory care, clinical information, clinical support, patient access, facilities and nutrition services. Organizational settings will include hospitals; physician practices; integrated health systems; rehabilitation and sub-acute facilities; behavioral medicine; long-term care; hospice; and home health. Course format will include a series of guest presentations from actively practicing, senior healthcare executives, along with visits to healthcare organizations. 3(3-0) S

MGT 703 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare Organizations

Prerequisite: MGT 600 or equivalent. The course will involve the study of individual and group behavior viewed from a leadership perspective within a healthcare organization with specific emphasis on leadership styles, ethics, motivational techniques, conflict resolution and professional norms in relationship to the various healthcare stakeholders and providers. Attention is focused on organizational dynamics, culture and governance of the different business entities involved in the delivery of healthcare services. 3(3-0) S

MGT 704 Human Resources in Healthcare Organizations

Prerequisite: MGT 600 or equivalent. Integration of human resources management into the strategic and operational decision-making processes of a contemporary healthcare organization. Functional topics include HR strategic planning, HR legal environment, direct and indirect compensation strategies, recruitment/selection/retention, workforce planning, job design and analysis, performance management, productivity analysis, workforce development/training, employee/labor and stakeholder relations and safety/health considerations. Particular consideration for HR concepts related to clinical professionals and physicians. 3(3-0) F

MGT 705 Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations

Prerequisite: 18 graduate hours in health administration, including FIN 788. Integration of the functional areas of healthcare organizations via the strategic planning process. Emphasis is placed upon the identification of major strategic processes for healthcare organizations as well as policy issues related to the current and anticipated future healthcare environment. 3(3-0) F

MGT 706 Organizational Communication

Intensive study of communication behavior within various types of business organizations; provides student opportunities to develop communication skills further and to apply one's capacity to use effective organizational communication concepts through written and oral presentations. Emphasis upon the study of oral communication within business. 3(3-0) F

MGT 711 Measurement and Management of Quality in Health Care

Prerequisite: MGT 600 and QBA 600. Design, implementation, and management of health quality systems. Major emphasis placed on controlling health care costs through a reduction of waste and defects. Exposure to a variety of quality tools and quantitative techniques aimed at measuring performance and fostering continuous improvement. 3(3-0) D

MGT 747 International Management

Prerequisite: admission to the MBA program or permission from the MBA Program Director; and MGT 600 or equivalent. A study of management theory and practices as related to international organizations that are multinational in nature. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, understanding, and integrating managerial concepts as they apply to cross-cultural settings. Students are required to complete a research project. Cannot receive credit for both MGT 447 and MGT 747. 3(3-0) D

MGT 760 Selected Topics in Management

Variable topics course in Management. Areas studied will be announced each semester in the class schedule. Course requirements include extensive readings, a paper, and, when appropriate, field trips. 3(3-0) D

MGT 761 Operations Management: Comparative Theory and Practice

Advanced study of the operations function in organizations. Emphasis is placed on operations management, planning and controlling techniques as they apply to all types of domestic and international organizations. Cost output-profit decisional techniques and productivity issues are studied as they relate to managerial goals, environmental conditions, and economic developments. 3(3-0) D

MGT 762 Problems in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations

Prerequisite: MGT 600 or equivalent. Intensive examination of the institutional, legal, and policy considerations of the parties involved in human resources management and labor relations with an emphasis on current issues. 3(3-0) D

MGT 764 Organizational Behavior

Prerequisite: admission to the MBA program or permission from the MBA Program Director; and MGT 600 or equivalent. Study of individual and group behavior viewed from a managerial perspective within the organizational setting. Attention is focused on applications by managers of theory and research about the interaction between human beings and the formal organization, with emphasis on individual differences, interpersonal relations, and small group dynamics. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 765 Organization Structure and Design

An intensive macro approach to the study of the organization with emphasis on the interrelationships of organizational dimensions as they interact to effect organization design. Topics covered include environment, technology, work flows, structure, size, power, objectives, managerial philosophies, and effectiveness. 3(3-0) D

MGT 767 Organization Strategy and Policy

Prerequisite: admission to the MBA program or permission from the MBA Program Director; 18 graduate hours in business administration and economics at the 700 level, including FIN 780 and MKT 772. Integration of the functional areas of business via the strategic planning process. Emphasis is placed upon the formulation, implementation, and control of an organization's mission, objectives, strategies, and policies as determined by external and internal analyses. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 770 Leadership Development

Prerequisite: MGT 764. Comprehensive review of the writings and theories of leadership. Focuses on building skills to inspire and organize people to achieve tangible results. Comprehensive self-assessments, experiential exercises, action learning projects, and individually tailored skill-improvement plans. 3(3-0) D

MGT 790 Seminar in Management

Prerequisite: 15 hours of graduate business administration courses and permission from the MBA Program Director. Critical evaluation and analysis of theory, research and practice in management. 3(3-0) D

MGT 794 Internship: Management

Prerequisite: permission of the director of the appropriate graduate program and department head. In consultation with the coordinating professor, the student is engaged in first-hand experience with a business, organization, or other professional entity. A portfolio of assigned work shall be collected, examined and evaluated during the semester. 3(3-0) F,S

MGT 796 Independent Study: Business Administration

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. In consultation with the advisor, student selects for intensive study a specific area of concern related to the student's program with emphasis on research. 1-3 F

MGT 799 Thesis

Prerequisite: permission. Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis. 1-6 D