Fall Semester 2006
MGT 3420 Financial Management
MGT 3240 Human Resource Management

Spring Semester 2007
MGT 4170 Policies and Strategies
MGT Elective

Fall Semester 2007
MGT 3130 Quantitative Methods
MGT 4150 MGT Communication: Oral

Spring Semester 2008
MGT 3150 MGT Communication: Written
PHL 3354 Management Ethics

1. Books for the courses are normally available at the Itasca Community College Bookstore.
2. Students should contact The College of St. Schoalstica at the 1-800-447-5444 or check the announcement board if they are not sure classes will be held due to weather.
3. For more information, contact Dave Anstett
   • phone: 1-800-447-5444 or 218-723-6097
   • fax: 218-723-6290
   • E-mail at danstett@css.edu

Course Descriptions

MGT 3240 Human Resource Management 4 cr.
Provides an in-depth exposure to the major areas of human resource management including recruiting, selection, training, motivation, appraisal, planning, labor relations and compensation.

MGT 3130 Quantitative Methods 4 cr.
Quantitative tools of managerial analysis and selection of alternatives in administrative decision making processes emphasized. Mathematics based models are used in a variety of management situations that require problem solving or planning. Students will use computer software to solve management problems.

MGT 3150/ENG 3364 Management Communication: Written (WI) 4 cr.
Emphasis on the writing process as adapted to the management situation. Students complete a series of writing assignments including letters, memos, proposals, problem-solving reports, informational reports, and procedures, with an emphasis on audience adaptation, clarity of purpose, adequacy of support, and correct format. Students will also be introduced to writing for electronic media.

MGT 3420 Financial Management 4 cr.
This is a basic survey course in managerial finance that covers the three major decisions the firm must make: the investment decision, the financing decision and the dividend decision.

MGT 3777 Selected Topics in Management 1-4 cr.
In-depth study of a topic of current interest. Topic to be covered depends on the mutual interest of faculty and students.

MGT 4150 Management Communication: Oral 4 cr.
Covers a wide array of subjects related to communicating in organizations, including interpersonal communication, upward/downward/lateral communication, organizational structure, office and plant layout, effective business presentations, leadership in business meetings, interviewing and telephone usage.

MGT 4170 Policies and Strategies 4 cr.
Designed as a senior capstone course for management and international management majors, this course focuses on realities of management in contemporary situations. It accomplishes this through the use of computer simulations and case studies of actual organizations. Students prepare written case analyses with emphasis on understanding the environment of management, the knowledge required by managers and functions performed.