Management (MGT)

Students are introduced to the many facets of establishing, operating and/or owning a small business. Topics include legal forms of business organization, finance, accounting, insurance, governmental regulations and assistance, economics, marketing, and management principles. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

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 credit hours (45 contact hours).

Emphasizes the need for managers to be self-directed to make ethical decisions. Explores moral principles, community standards and the ethics of decision making at personal and professional levels. 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).

The student is introduced to the basic methods of recruiting, selecting, training, compensating, and maintaining a productive workforce. Concepts of effective employee relations including collective bargaining, contract administration, and safety and health programs are introduced. Techniques for systematic human resource planning and development of policies consistent with government regulations are emphasized. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides students with an overview of management beginning with the key functions of planning and decision making, organizing, leading and controlling. Explores the many aspects of management including human behavior, motivation, leadership, change and teams. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Students study the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor, emphasizing human relations skills while recognizing the behavioral factors of individuals and groups in the work environment. Conceptual knowledge base and skills to support the supervisor's role and responsibilities are identified and developed. Lecture: 3 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: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Technological developments, new business issues, and/or local management topics are presented and studied. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture: 1-3 credits (15-45 contact hours) (variable).