Professors: D. Keith Denton, Ph.D.; Corinne M. Karuppan, Ph.D.; Robert O. Lunn, Ph.D.; Peter Richardson, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Rozell, Ph.D.; Steven L. Thomas, Ph.D.
Associate Professors: Karen L. Brown, D.B.A.; Mary K. Coulter, Ph.D.; Vinay K. Garg, Ph.D.; Tami L. Knotts, D.B.A.
Assistant Professors: William J. Donoher, Ph.D.; Benjamin D. Goss, Ed.D.; Dana L. Haggard, Ph.D.; Melody LaPreze, Ph.D.; Philip Rothschild, Ph.D.; Wesley A. Scroggins, Ph.D.; A. Lawrence Summers, Ph.D., ABD.; Karen Lee Woodall, Ed.D.
Instructors: Michal Dale, M.A.; Dana J. Frederick, MBA; Patricia A. Lambert, Ed.D.; Joyce E Lopez, M.S.Ed.; Glenn R. Pace, MBA
Emeritus Professors: Yohannan T. Abraham, Ph.D.; Charles W. Boyd, Ph.D.; Mona J. Casady, Ph.D.; Lena M. Cunningham-Smith, Ed.D.; Patricia Feltes, Ph.D.; Kenneth Horn, Ed.D.; Thomas H. Inman, Ed.D.; Ernest L. Laske, M.B.A.; Arnola C. Ownby, Ed.D.; Edward Skiffington, M.S.; Robert L. Trewatha, Ph.D.; Bobby C. Vaught, Ph.D.; Lynn E. Wasson, Ed.D.; Ralph W. Williams, Ph.D.
AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – all programs.
The following graduate programs are available: Master of Health Administration degree. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.
Accelerated Master of Business Administration degree: Eligible undergraduate students majoring in the College of Business Administration may apply for preliminary acceptance into the Master of Business Administration degree program during the second semester of their junior year after admission requirements for the accelerated masters program have been satisfied. If approved, up to six hours of 500-level or 600-level COBA courses taken in the senior year may be designated as “mixed credit” and counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. See the Graduate Catalog or contact the MBA program director for further information and guidelines.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 Education Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
COBA Admission and Program Requirements - see “College of Business Administration/Admission and Program Requirements” section of catalog
Major Requirements (33 hours)
MGT 310(3), 410(3), 345(3), 494(3); MKT 410(3); ACC 311(3); RIL 335(3)
Complete 12 hours from the following: MGT 341(3), 367(3), 368(3), 397(3), 465(3), 486(3); FGB 390(3); RIL 266(3), 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), 324(3), 326(3); PLN 325(3); MUS 362 or 375 or 376 or 393; MUS 529(3)
General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
General Education Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
COBA Admission and Program Requirements - see “College of Business Administration/Admission and Program Requirements” section of catalog
Major Requirements (29-30 hours)
FGB 390(3); MGT 341(3), 345(3), 384(3), 543(3), 561(3); MKT 352(3) or 354(3) or 355(3)
Complete 8-9 hours from the following: ACC 311(3); FGB 510(3); IDM 458(3), 510(3); MGT 367(3), 368(3), 447(3); MKT 474(3); RIL 335(2)
General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
General Education Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
COBA Admission and Program Requirements - see “College of Business Administration/Admission and Program Requirements” section of catalog
Major Requirements
Complete one of the following options:
Administrative Management:
ACC 311(3); QBA 337(3); MGT 341(3), 342(3), 345(3), 368(3)
Complete two courses from: MGT 367(3), 384(3), 397(3), 442(3), 447(3), 465(3); RIL 335(2)
Human Resources Management:
ACC 311(3); QBA 337(3); MGT 341(3), 345(3), 450(3) or 451(3), 465(3), 546(3); RIL 314(3)
Complete one course from: ECO 310(3); PLS 356(3); MGT 410(3), 447(3), 466(3)
Operations Management:
ACC 311(3); QBA 337(3); MGT 341(3), 345(3), 368(3)
Complete three course from: MGT 367(3), 447(3), 467(3), 565(3), 567(3); ACC 556(3); IDM 359(3)
International Business Administration:The International Business Administration option must satisfy the following foreign language, geographic region, special international courses, and operational/cultural environment requirements.
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:
The student is a graduate of a secondary school in his/her home country.
The native language is complementary to the Geographic Region of Specialization.
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.
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.
Asia (Pacific Rim Countries): ANT 335(3); GRY 305(3), 320(3), 323(3), 397(1-3); PLN 597(1-5); 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); PLS 545(3)
Latin America: GRY 305(3), 320(3), 323(3), 397(1-3); PLN 597(1-5); HST 200(3), 350(3), 587(3), 597(1-3) – Latin American History; MCL 303(3); PLS 539 or 342(3), 548(3); SPN 302(3), 326(3)
Europe: GRY 297(1), 305(3), 320(3), 323(3), 397(1-3); PLN 597(1-5); HST 200(3), 340(3), 353(3), 355(3), 361(3), 556(3), 559(3), 597(1-3) – European History; LLT 225(3); MCL 303(3); PLS 205(3), 341(3), 547(3); SPN 325(3); FRN 325(3), 326(3); GRM 325(3)
Special International Courses: MGT 447(3); MKT 574(3) and one course from: FGB 584(3); ECO 565(3); GRY 100(3), 308(3), 321(3), 323(3); HST 328(3); PLS 205(3), 232(3); RIL 539(3)
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.
Suggested Optional Electives: ANT 226(3), 320(3), 330(3); ACC 505(3); ECO 305(3), 561(3); HST 101(3), 102(3); MGT 397(3), 561(3); PLS 342(3); SOC 380(3)
General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog
ACC 201(3); MKT 350(3); MGT 340(3), 384(3); FGB 350(3)
Complete three courses from: MGT 341(3), 345(3); RIL 231(3); MKT 352(3) or 354(3) or 355(3); FGB 510(3)
MGT 345(3), 384(3), 543(3); FGB 390(3)
Complete 6 hours from: MGT 341(3), 367(3), 447(3), 561(3); MKT 352(3) or 354(3) or 355(3); FGB 510(3)
ACC 201(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 340(3), 345(3)*
Complete two courses from: MGT 450(3), 451(3), 465(3), 466(3), 546(3)
*Students interested in personnel management in the public sector may substitute PLS 356(3) for MGT 345(3). Related electives but not required for a minor: ECO 310(3); RIL 531(3); MGT 341(3); PLS 356(3); PSY 529(3); SOC 309(3).
ACC 201(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 340(3), MKT 350(3); MGT 447 or MKT 474(3)
Complete one course (not taken as part of above) from: MGT 447(3); MKT 474(3); ECO 565(3); FGB 584(3)
ACC 201(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 340(3)
Complete three courses from: MGT 325 or 345(3), MGT 341(3), 342(3), 364(3), 367(3), 368(3), 384(3), 560(3), 561(3)
ACC 201(3), 211(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 340(3)
Complete three courses from: MGT 341(3), 342(3), 325 or 345(3), 384(3), 546(3)
Complete two courses from: MGT 364(3), 367(3), 368(3), 560(3), 561(3)
ACC 201(3), 211(3); ECO 165(3); MGT 340(3), 364(3); QBA 237(3)
Complete three courses from the following (not required in any other program): MGT 367(3), 368(3), 447(3), 467(3), 565(3), 567(3); ACC 311(3), 556(3); IDM 359(3)
Entrance Criteria: Students must not be admited to a COBA degree program.
Required Courses: ACC 201(3); FGB 350(3); MGT 340(3), 384(3); MKT 350(3)
MGT 211 Talent Management in the Entertainment Industry 1(1-0), D
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.
MGT 286 (AOS) Business Communications 3(3-0), F,S
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.
MGT 300 Service Learning in Management 1, F,S
Prerequisite: 54 credit hours, concurrent registration in a management course designated as a service learning offering; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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 but no more than two hours of service learning may count toward graduation.
MGT 310 Introduction to the Entertainment Industry 3(3-0), F
Prerequisite: 54 credit hours; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 320 (240) Patterns of Management 3(3-0), D
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.
MGT 325 Fundamentals of Personnel Administration 3(3-0), D
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.
MGT 340 Organizational Behavior and Management 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: 54 credit hours, including PSY 121; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 341 Advanced Organization Behavior and Development 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 342 Organization Structure and Design 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 345 Human Resources Management 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 364 Operations Management 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: MGT 340; nonbusiness majors QBA 237 or equivalent; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 367 (343) Purchasing and Supply Management 3(3-0), F
Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 368 (360) Management Decision Making 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 384 Entrepreneurship 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: ACC 201 and MGT 340 and MKT 350; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 394 (399) Cooperative Education in Management 1-3, F,S
Prerequisite: acceptance into Cooperative Education Program and permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 397 (AOS) Business Report Writing 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: MGT 286; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 398 (AOS) Managerial Communication 3(3-0), S
Prerequisite: UHC 110 and COM 115 and ENG 221; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 400 Topics in Management 1-3, D
Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 408 Sponsorships in Entertainment and Sport 1(1-0), D
Prerequisite: undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA or permission of instructor. 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.
MGT 410 Venue Management 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA; 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.
MGT 412 Managing Events in Entertainment and Sport 3(3-0), F,D
Prerequisite: MGT 340 and MGT 310; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA; 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.
MGT 413 Managing the Sport Enterprise 3(3-0), S,D
Prerequisite: MGT 340 and MGT 310; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA; 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.
MGT 442 Selected Topics in Organizational Behavior 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 447 International Management 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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 647.
MGT 450 Human Resource Development 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 451 Human Resource Acquisition 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 465 Industrial Relations 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 466 Advanced Issues in Human Resources Management 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 345 and QBA 237; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 467 Service Operations Management 3(3-0), S
Prerequisite: MGT 364 and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 486 (CIS) Administrative Communication 3(3-0), S
Prerequisite: MGT 286; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Analysis of various business problem situations and development of appropriate communication strategies.
MGT 487 Strategic Management and Policy 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: 102 credit hours including FGB 380 and MKT 350 and MGT 364 (Marketing majors may substitute MKT 450 for MGT 364); and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 494 (499) Internship in Management 1-6, D
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 COBA. Opportunity to obtain simultaneously the practical as well as the theoretical knowledge through internship with cooperating businesses.
MGT 496 (408) Readings in Business Administration—Management 1-2, D
Prerequisite: permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Planned readings designed to intensify and supplement the area of management.
MGT 500 Administrative, Organizational and Operations Concepts for Managers 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: permission of a director of a COBA 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 COBA undergraduate or graduate degree.
MGT 543 New Venture Management 3(3-0), F
Prerequisite: MGT 384; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 546 (346) Direct Compensation System Management 3(3-0), S
Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 560 History of Management Thought 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 561 Practicum in Small Business Operations 3(3-0), S
Prerequisite: MGT 384; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 565 Advanced OM: Business Process Management 3(3-0), F
Prerequisite: MGT 364 or MGT 500; and undergraduate majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 567 Practicum in Operations 3(3-0), S
Prerequisite: MGT 364 or MGT 500; 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 COBA. 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.
MGT 596 Research Issues and Problems: Management 1-3, D
Prerequisite: 90 hours and permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. 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.
MGT 601 Health Services Organization 3(3-0), F
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.
MGT 606 (AOS) Organizational Communication 3(3-0), F
Prerequisite: MGT 286. 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.
MGT 611 Measurement and Management of Quality in Health Care 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 500 and QBA 500 or equivalents. 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.
MGT 647 (547) International Management 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 500 or equivalent or permission. 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 647.
MGT 660 Selected Topics in Management 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: check class schedule for prerequisites. 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.
MGT 661 Operations Management: Comparative Theory and Practice 3(3-0), D
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.
MGT 662 (666) Problems in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 500 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.
MGT 664 Organizational Behavior 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: MGT 500 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.
MGT 665 Organization Structure and Design 3(3-0), D
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.
MGT 667 Organization Strategy and Policy 3(3-0), F,S
Prerequisite: 18 graduate hours in business administration and economics at the 600 level, including FGB 680 AND MKT 672. 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.
MGT 670 Leadership Development 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: MGT 664. 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.
MGT 690 (669) Seminar in Management 3(3-0), D
Prerequisite: 18 graduate hours in business administration and economics. Critical evaluation and analysis of theory, research and practice in management.
MGT 693 Health Administration Internship 6(6-0), F,S
Prerequisite: permission of MHA Program Director or department head. Supervised field work in an approved health care organization. Student will work in a health care setting with an experienced health administrator serving as a preceptor. The preparation of a substantial management research project for the organization will be required which involves analyzing a major management challenge facing the organization and offering specific recommendations. This course satisfies the Graduate College's research requirement.
MGT 694 Internship: Management 3(3-0), F,S
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.
MGT 696 (668) Independent Study: Business Administration 1-3, F
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.
Prerequisite: permission. Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis.