Management (MGT)

Introduces students to fundamental concepts, principles and practices used to manage and improve quality in organizations. Explores basic quality concepts including continuous improvement, customer focus, value-added concept, quality tools, statistical techniques, quality awards, quality standards, scientific management using data, designing products and services for quality, and the historic influences of leaders in quality management. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Concepts and methods for economical planning and control of activities required for transforming a set of inputs into specified goods or services are introduced. Emphasis is given to forecasting, decision analysis, cost analysis, design of production systems, production/marketing relationships, operations planning and control, and the importance of global competitiveness. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides tools used in project management to accomplish the goals of society's varied organizations. Provides insight into human behavior, knowledge of organizational issues, and skill with quantitative methods to allow successful project management. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces students to strategic planning and management concepts and processes in this capstone course. Provides in-depth examination of strategic planning and implementation. Provides a framework for internal and external organizational analysis. Applies decision-making, problem-solving, accounting and financial analysis in reviewing contemporary businesses and industries. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).