Requirements for the Management Option
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 The student must complete the courses listed below with a grade of "C'' or better.

*Any 3000 or 4000 level course from ACC, BIS, ECO, FIN, GBU, MGM, or MKT.

Courses in Management

MGM 3013. (WI) Management Communications. Emphasis is placed on applying and understanding principles of written communication as applied to the management process. Letters, procedures, short case analysis, business reports, channels of communications, and employment communications are covered.

MGM 3113.  Management and Organizational Behavior. The study of  concepts, principles, and practices necessary for effectively managing an organization in a dynamic environment. Includes an emphasis on human  behavior in organizations. The course gives comprehensive coverage of such topics as formal and informal structure, environmental forces, planning, decision making, motivation, teams, and leadership.  Prerequisites: 45 semester hours credit.

MGM 4023, 5023.  Human Resource Management.  The study of the fundamental elements of the human resource function within organizations; primary areas include legal aspects, staffing,  development, compensation, employee relations, and health and safety.  Prerequisite: MGM 3113.

MGM 4073, 5073.  Operations Management. A study of the principles and quantitative techniques of management utilized by the operations manager in the allocation of resources in manufacturing and service firms. The application of classical quantitative methods and current management science techniques to business problems. Prerequisites: GBU 2013, 3133; MGM 3113 or equivalent.

MGM 4133.  Strategic Management.  Emphasis is placed on the development of a philosophy of management by examining the strategic factors affecting organizations and management. Strategic management decisions are analyzed in order that they may be related to the whole philosophical framework of business. Detailed investigations are made on the effects of strategic decisions on sales, production, personnel, finance and international business. Special attention is given to ethical considerations in making business decisions. The score on the exit exam required of all B.B.A. candidates is an important part of the student’s semester grade in this class.  Prerequisites: FIN 3043; MGM 3013, 3113, 4073; MKT 3013; must be taken in the last 18 hours prior to graduation.

MGM 4143, 5143.  Small Business Management.  This course is designed to develop an understanding of the many facets involved in developing, owning, and operating a small business.  Topics will include entrepreneurial opportunities, developing business plans, marketing, managing the operation, and financial management.  A business plan for the start-up of a new firm or the purchase of an on-going business is required.  Prerequisites: ACC 2023; MGM 3113; MKT 3013; and consent of the instructor.

MGM 4153, 5153.  Organizational Leadership. A study of the influence that leadership has on organizations.  Topics covered will include human behavior in organizational settings; individual, team and organizational motivation factors; decision making and problem solving; group and team management; and organizational change and development. Prerequisite: MGM 3113.

MGM 4193, 5193.  International Business. Introduction to the environment of international business with emphasis on cultural diversity, international institutions, government business interface, and global competition. Case studies will be used to emphasize issues. Country studies (both written and oral) will be developed and presented. Prerequisites: FIN 3043, MGM 3113, MKT 3013.

MGM 4243, 5243.  Special Studies in Management.  Individual or group research and discussion on special issues in the field of management.  Prerequisites: MGM 3113 and consent of the instructor.