Graduation Requirements

Course Descriptions

Major Core Requirements

CIS 2105 Information Systems Applications 4 cr.
A practical approach to how software systems are used to address business needs. Students will explore common information problems that businesses face, identify the data needed to solve the problems, and how that data needs to be manipulated and presented. These tasks will require the use of a wide range of software including databases, spreadsheets, report writing presentation, and multimedia software. Students will be required to do one or more extended projects in the course that will require research, analysis, and presentation in both paper and electronic format.

ACC 2210 Principles of Financial Accounting 4 cr.
An introduction to the preparation and use of financial accounting information. Course includes preparation and analysis of financial statements and related disclosures

ACC 2220 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 cr.
An introduction to the internal use of accounting information to plan, control and evaluate the activities of business organizations. Course emphasizes problem-solving and decision-making for manufacturing and service enterprises. Prerequisite: ACC 2210.

ECN 2230 Principles of Microeconomics (II, 1, 2, 5) 4 cr.
Focuses on how economists explain the behavior of individuals, how markets direct activities and the policy implications that flow from economic analysis. Emphasis is less on the development of theories and more on the application of theories. Course examines how developments in other fields, most notably evolutionary psychology, have affected microeconomics. Prerequisite: MTH at 1000 level.

ECN 2280 Principles of Macroeconomics (II, 1, 5) 4 cr.
Addresses "the economy" in the sense of the big picture. Topics covered include national income accounting, the determination of economic activity through consumer spending, business investment, government taxation and expenditure and foreign trade. This course addresses also the issues of fiscal and monetary policies, inflation and unemployment. Prerequisite: MTH at 1000 level.

MGT 2120 Principles of Management 4 cr.
Introduction to the process of management. Course includes the history of management theory with emphasis on forces of change that have resulted in a changing view of the business world for managers. Principle management functions covered are planning, organizing, leading and the process of control as an information feedback function for increasing productivity. Emphasis is on the integration of all management functions into one effort for visionary, effective and efficient operations.

MGT 2320 Introduction to Marketing 4 cr.
Surveys terms and concepts concerned with the planning process and selection of appropriate actions resulting in successful and unique marketing plans. Product design, pricing strategy, distribution and availability of goods or services and marketing communications are topics covered.

MGT 3130 Quantitative Methods for Management Decision-making 4 cr.
Includes forecasting, quality assurance, project management and other mathematical models for data analysis. Software is used to solve and illustrate problems and solutions. Prerequisite: upper division status or consent of instructor

MGT 3150 (ENG 3364) Management Communication: Written (WI, 4, 5) 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 and informational reports and procedures, with an emphasis on audience adaptation, clarity of purpose, adequacy of support and correct format. Students will be introduced to writing for electronic media. Prerequisite: ENG 1110 or ICE 1110-1111 or competency.

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 3420 Managerial and Personal Finance 4 cr.
Examines the concepts and tools that are needed by both individuals and managers when making financial decisions. Students are required to analyze financially and make decisions through the study of cash flows, time value of money, capital budgeting, securities and both ratio and trend analysis techniques. These managerial skills will be adapted to decision-making in their own personal financial planning endeavors. Prerequisite: ACC 2210.

MGT 4170 Policies and Strategies 4 cr.
A senior capstone course for management and international management majors, focus is on realities of management in contemporary situations. Course uses 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. Prerequisite: MGT 3420 and senior standing.

Upper Division Electives
MGT 3140 E-Commerce for New Enterprises 4 cr.
Introduces students to the major facets of doing business on the Internet, with an emphasis on creating new businesses and converting existing businesses to electronic commerce. Management theory and practice is combined with a broad range of Internet business circumstances resulting in examples used for creating new businesses. Prerequisite: MGT 2120.

MGT 3250 Staffing & Compensation Administration 4 cr.
Emphasis on the identification and integration of organizational job needs, employee selection, performance and compensation systems based on a strategic pay model. Students focus on compensation and benefit packages and how they are impacted by internal and external forces.

MGT 3320 Marketing on the Internet 4 cr.
Focuses on the process of combining strategic marketing concepts with Internet techniques to generate sales and enhance brand image in the world of economic commerce. Prerequisite: MGT 2320 or consent of instructor.

MGT 3340 Market Promotions: Communicating with Customers 4 cr.
Provides an in-depth exposure to market promotion. There is special emphasis on advertising and the creation of message strategy based on sound product design. Good personal selling and sales promotion actions are also addressed. Prerequisite: MGT 2320 or upper division standing.

MGT 3440 Investments 4 cr.
Introduction to the theory and practice of investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other securities. Emphasis is on portfolio formation and the management of risk and return. Prerequisites: ACC 2210, MGT 3420 or consent of instructor.

MGT 3520 - Managing in a Global Environment 4 cr.
An introduction to the principles of management in the emerging global economy and community with a focus on ethical concepts and strategies within a variety of foreign environments. Topics include a comparison of domestic, international and global corporations, cross-cultural ethical and social responsibility differences, risk assessments of strategic alliances, organizational structures, geo-political and foreign policy considerations and the manager's challenges of cross-cultural communications, organization and human resource development. Prerequisites: majors must complete lower division core; non-majors must obtain instructor's approval.

MGT 3530 - Marketing in a Global Environment 4 cr.
An introduction to the essential ingredients of effective marketing strategies for entry into global and foreign markets. This course provides a fundamental analysis of the variety of global industries and local markets that have very unique cultures, language(s) and marketing systems (distribution, pricing, marketing communications, financial, accounting, political, economic and trading policies), which define the business and marketing strategies essential for success in the emerging global economy. Prerequisites: majors must complete lower division core; non-majors must obtain instructor's approval.

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 4140 Entrepreneurship 4 cr.
Focuses on the formulation and writing of a start-up business plan for a new small business. Course provides the theoretical framework for a feasible business plan and exposes students to real life experiences that contribute to anticipating and solving small business problems. Students are encouraged to use creativity in conceiving an idea for a new business.

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 4261 Team, Training & Development 4 cr.
Emphasizes developing an understanding of how management teams organize, make decisions, solve problems, handle conflict and learn from examinations of their own group processes. Students study theories of training program design and are introduced to key theories of employee development and career development. Prerequisite: MGT 3240.

MGT 4360 Marketing Strategy 4 cr.
Focuses on the relationship between the marketing plan strategy and the marketplace goals of the organizational strategic plan. Course explores choices and tactics for marketers to use.

MGT 4460 Multinational Business Finance 4 cr.
Factors that influence the basic decisions of the firm in an international setting. Prerequisite: MGT 3420

MGT 4555 Management Internship 4-16 cr.
An internship taken in a practical business or other appropriate facility related to the student's interest. Student is supervised by a manager; evaluation of student performance is completed by the manager, student and advisor. Students may obtain additional information about internships from the Department of Management office. Prerequisite: approval of instructor.

MGT 4777 Selected Topics in Management 1-4 cr.
In-depth study of a topic of current interest. Topic to be studied depends on the mutual interest of faculty and students.

MGT 4999 Independent Study 1-4 cr.
Study of a particular area selected by student with approval of department chair and instructor. Study may include research and/or field experience involving a learning situation directly related to management.