COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MGT121PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT3 Credit HoursThis course provides an in-depth, balanced overview of management through coverage of basic management functions: planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. Presents the current insights of open-systems theory, contingency theory, organization theory, organizational behavior and contemporary management science. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the above topic areas.Prerequisites: BUS121
MGT221SUPERVISION3 Credit HoursThis course is organized around the employee in order to emphasize the importance of working with others. Some specific areas covered are: the role of the supervisor, basic concepts of office functions, management of information, motivation, sources of power and authority, work simplification and group dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply current management theory to situations that occur at the supervisory level.Prerequisites: MGT121
MGT222SMALL BUSINESS MGT3 Credit HoursFocus on problems of organizing and operating a small business with special emphasis on the creation of the business plan. Case studies are used to reinforce basic business concepts and principles. Upon completion, students should understand the complexities of owning their own business and be able to create a business plan.Prerequisites: ACC133
MGT223BUSINESS DECISION MAKING4 Credit HoursThis course utilizes a multitude of managerial business decision making skills that culminates your business management classroom experience. It involves an actual competitive team-based decision making computer simulation. The course includes in-depth analysis and research into production, inventory, finance, research and development, pricing, product placement, and industry competitiveness decisions. The course requires teamwork and an understanding of all the areas of business decision making to successfully manage a corporation. Upon completion of this course a student should have a greater understanding of the impact of teamwork, functional department interactiveness, and competitive market analysis on everyday business decisions.Prerequisites: MGT121, ACC133
MGT224HUMAN RESOURCE MGT3 Credit HoursIntroduction to the effective management of human resources in today's organizations. Emphasis is on the policies and programs necessary to attract, retain and motivate employees. Subjects covered include the legal framework of human resource management, staffing, human resource development, motivation and leadership, compensation, appraisal systems and labor and management relations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the management of the human resource.Prerequisites: MGT121
MGT227OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT4 Credit HoursPrinciples and practice of installation, operation and control of efficient operating systems; plant location, layout, scheduling, materials management and quality. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of efficient operating systems.Prerequisites: (MGT121) or MTH222, ACC127
MGT232INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS3 Credit HoursThis course focuses on the economic, social and cultural considerations of doing business overseas. The globalization of markets and the growth of overseas business ventures is explored. The need to develop varied techniques for managing people from other cultural backgrounds, the means of minimizing risks in financial transactions, and development of systems for coordinating and controlling operations will be stressed. Techniques to overcome international business barriers are covered. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the economic, social and cultural considerations of doing business worldwide. Prerequisites: BUS121
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