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MANGEMNT 211 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION
SYSTEMS 3 u
An introductory course intended to provide a basic knowledge
of information systems and computers. Includes the study of information
system concepts, the use of information systems for management decision-making,
the impact of information systems on management, user application development,
hands-on experience, elementary programming, and productivity packages.
Prereq: MATH 140 or MATH 141.
MANGEMNT 301 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
3 u
A study of the intraorganizational behavior and attitudes of people
in an organizational setting; the organization's effect on perceptions,
feelings, and actions; and the consequences of behavior on the organization,
particularly how it affects the achievement of the organization's purposes.
MANGEMNT 306 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
3 u
The study of contemporary theory, methods and procedures used to manage
the production/operations (P/OM) function in service and manufacturing
organizations. Included is a thorough overview of the qualitative and quantitative
methods used by managers in making the decisions needed to effectively
and efficiently transform resource inputs into goods and services.
Prereq: MATH 143, and (MATH 231 or ECON 245)
MANGEMNT 310 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
3 u
A study of the theory and art of management from a decision-making
perspective within the context of formal organization. Traces the development
of management thought and practice since the Industrial Revolution, including
the managerial functions of planning, organizing and controlling. Includes
a discussion of managerially relevant behavioral topics including motivation,
group process, leadership and communication. Recommended for students who
aspire to managerial careers, both majors and non-majors.
MANGEMNT 320 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3 u
A study of employee relations from the standpoint of the business firm,
including recruitment, selection, placement, training, promotion, discipline,
compensation, records, and employee services.
Unreq: 820-421.
MANGEMNT 369 LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT
3 u
A theoretical and experiential investigation of leadership theory and
practice. Discussion includes relevant aspects of personality and motivation
theory as they affect interpersonal processes of influence. Substantial
time is devoted to self-assessment and development of personal leadership
style and skills.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 301 or consent of instructor.
MANGEMNT 377 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT 3 u
To prepare the student for performance as a director of
an information systems installation including organization and policies,
planning and scheduling, operating controls, equipment utilization, budgeting
and costing practices, and performance analysis.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 376 or MANGEMNT 480 or COMPSCI 271 or MCS 220.
MANGEMNT 385 MANAGING THE SMALL BUSINESS
3 u
A study of managerial issues and practices applicable to the small
business. Provides greater understanding of the problems and challenges
faced by small business managers and develops guidelines for improving
management effectiveness.
Prereq: ACCOUNT 244.
MANGEMNT 387 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
3 u
This course concentrates on how new businesses are started and
includes new business start-ups, buyouts and franchising. Objectives are
understanding entrepreneurs, and seeking and evaluating opportunities for
new ventures. This course assesses the development of ideas that might
become business opportunities and examines the merit of those ideas in
the marketplace. The writing of business plans and the acquisition of resources
to turn opportunities into businesses are also examined.
MANGEMNT 410 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
3 u
A study of the concepts, problems, processes and practice of International
Management, focused on the Multi-National Corporation (MNC). Management
in multi-environments, MNC corporate plans, objectives, strategies, viable
organizational structures, MNC social/cultural/ethical issues, and coordinating
globally spread out MNC units are emphasized.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 301 or equivalent.
MANGEMNT 419 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
AND EFFECTIVENESS 3 u
An analysis of organization theory. A study of classical and modern
organization theory. Relationships among theory, design and behavior variables
and organizational effectiveness are examined.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 301.
MANGEMNT 425 COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
3 u
A detailed study of job analysis, methods of job evaluation, performance
appraisal, community wage survey, basic systems and plans of compensating
employees, and fringe benefits.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 320 (or 820-421 for PPA majors).
MANGEMNT 426 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
3 u
A study of the theory and application of methods used in recruiting
and selecting employees. This course will include: the legal issues in
employment, research in the employment process, the development and use
of selection devices, and recruiting applicants for job openings.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 320 (or POLISCI 421 for PPA majors).
MANGEMNT 428 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
3 u
The course will emphasize theory of training and development, research
to determine needs, types of programs, practicum in conducting a training
and development session, and evaluation of programs.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 320 or POLISCI 421, or senior standing
MANGEMNT 429 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
3 u
Principles and techniques in the Administration of Employee Benefit
Programs. The course will include: Planning, implementation, design and
evaluation of major employee benefits, such as medical, disability, pension,
profit-sharing, government mandated programs and quality of work life plans.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 320 or POLISCI 421.
MANGEMNT 430 LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS
3 u
Study of the relationships between management and organized groups
of employees, including labor unions and professional associations. Analysis
and evaluation of collective bargaining processes and strategies, current
bargaining issues, legal regulations of bargaining, negotiations and administration
of collective agreements, factors contributing to conflict and methods
of settlement.
MANGEMNT 445 QUALITY MANAGEMENT
3 u
A comprehensive study of contemporary perspectives on Total Quality
(TQ) theory and practice applied to operations systems. Includes a thorough
discussion of statistical and quality methods including process control,
acceptance sampling, and variance reduction. Explores Quality Function
Deployment and the customer-focused implications of quality.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 306.
MANGEMNT 450 OPERATIONS PLANNING
3 u
Study in depth of the planning processes performed in the operations
setting integrating the topics of systems modeling, forecasting, production
planning, capacity planning, capacity requirements planning, master scheduling,
and material requirements planning. Emphasis is on concepts and their application.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 306.
MANGEMNT 455 INTEGRATION OF OPERATIONS
3 u
Examination in depth of daily operational decision making pertaining
to management of operational systems and inventory, inventory models and
systems, inventory control, distribution planning and control, scheduling
techniques, production authorization, lead time management, supplier interfaces,
data requirements and measurement systems. Emphasis is on the interrelationships
of these techniques and their applications.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 306.
MANGEMNT 456 FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPPLY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 u
The course uses a supply chain management framework to study flow of
material through manufacturing enterprises. Topics include process selection,
facility layouts, group technology, storage and retrieval systems, theory
of constraints, just-in-time systems, manufacturing resource planning,
supplier management and information technology in managing manufacturing
systems.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 306.
MANGEMNT 460 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
3 u
Examines the role of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Production
Systems. Topics may include Group Technology (GT), Flexible Manufacturing
Systems (FMS), Automation in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Resource Planning
(MRP II), Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing
(CAM). Additional current topics may be included.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 306.
MANGEMNT 465 GLOBAL OPERATIONS STRATEGY
3 u
A study of the integration of operations planning, management, and
control to create effective operations strategy within a global perspective.
Includes a thorough examination of capacity and supply chain management.
Also examines the theory of constraints as used to develop strategic competitive
advantage.
Coreq: MANGEMNT 450 or MANGEMNT 455 or MANGEMNT 456.
MANGEMNT 466 MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE
OPERATIONS 3 u
An overview course which applies production techniques and concepts
to service organizations through the case study method. Problems of producing
services will be compared and contrasted to manufacturing. Special demands
for organization and control will be reviewed, as well as the identification
of elements of success.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 306.
MANGEMNT 471 MANAGEMENT DECISION ANALYSIS
3 u
Theory and application of quantitative analytic methods used in operations
decision situations. Topics include model building, decision theory, deterministic
and probabilistic problems, linear programming, PERT/CPM and simulation.
Prereq: ECON 245 or equiv.
MANGEMNT 478 SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCES
3 u
A capstone course for students in Human Resource Management. The course
will integrate HR subject matter areas through empirical research. Students
will utilize their academic preparation, analytical skills, and communication
skills to develop a proposal and prepare a research report.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 320 (or POLISCI 421 for Public Policy majors), Human
Resource major or minor, and senior standing.
MANGEMNT 480 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS 3 u
Study of the "total systems" concept. Understanding of an integrated
information system, employing a computer and data processing equipment
for use by management for planning and control purposes. Analysis of actual
information systems used in industry and the government. This course may
not be used to satisfy Management Computer Systems major requirements.
Prereq: 75 units toward degree.
MANGEMNT 484 SIMULATION MODELING
3 u
A course applicable to all majors that examines simulation as a decision
making tool to improve management effectiveness. A broad understanding
of simulation methodology is developed. Problem formulation, identification
of variables, model design/implementation, and the analysis of simulation
results are covered in some detail.
Prereq: (ECON 245 or MATH 231) or equiv.
MANGEMNT 485 SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING
3 u
A course designed to provide students with hands-on business consulting
with faculty advisors as part of the Small Business Institute. Potential
topic coverage is a wide range of business activities depending on client
need.
Prereq: MARKETNG 311 or FNBSLW 344 and consent of SBI Coordinator.
MANGEMNT 486 SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT
3 u
A study of the theories and techniques of general management, organizational
behavior, and human relations involved in effective supervisory management.
The supervisor's role and the supervisor-subordinate relationship will
be analyzed. The skills required for successful supervision will be practiced
through small group work, role play and other activities.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 301 and 85 units.
MANGEMNT 488 MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
3 u
Provides General Management majors and students completing the Professional
Minor in Business Studies (Management General Emphasis) with the opportunity
to examine a significant management topic in depth. Students may be asked
to perform or assist in original research, develop a case analysis, or
study topics of special importance to career goals. Offered occasionally.
Repeatable.
Prereq: MANGEMNT 369 and MANGEMNT 419.
MANGEMNT 489 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
3 u
This course emphasizes management issues and practices from a top management
perspective. Students learn theories and skills relevant to the strategic
management of organizations, including the ability to assess the external
and internal environments of the organization, strategy formulation and
implementation.
Prereq: Sr st and completion of the other College of Business and Economics
required core courses, (i.e. BSEDCNA 353, FNBSLW 341, FNBSLW 344, MANGEMNT
301, MANGEMNT 306, MARKETNG 311) except Career Information.
MANGEMNT 491 TRAVEL STUDY
1-3 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 5 units in major/degree.
MANGEMNT 493 COOPERATIVE/INTERNSHIP
IN MANAGEMENT 2-3 u
This course is a constructed-supervised work experience within the
major area of concentration of the student. The internship experience offers
the student an opportunity to merge with actual day-to-day activity in
business. No more than 5 units will apply toward graduation. Repeatable
for a maximum of 5 units in major/degree.
Prereq: Junior standing and consent of department chairperson.
MANGEMNT 496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES
1-3 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units in major/degree. Prereq: Consent
of instructor.
MANGEMNT 498 INDEPENDENT STUDIES
1-3 u
Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor and department
chairperson. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 units in major/degree.
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