Management Course Descriptions

This introductory business course surveys issues that affect the initiation, organization and management of businesses in today's society which are characterized by rapid change in the economic, social, technological and cultural environments. While the course focuses on organization theory and management practices, specific topics such as ownership, economic theory, production, human resources, motivations, marketing and financial management are examined in some detail. The objectives are to provide students with a theoretical as well as a practical grounding in the basic competencies essential to understanding the operation of the business enterprise in the American and global marketplace. Class hrs. 3.

This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student and/or the potential small business owner with the problems and opportunities of starting and operating a small business. Subjects covered include: the characteristics of the successful entrepreneur, basic steps in starting a business, the advantages and disadvantages of small business ownership, legal forms of ownership, small business record keeping, the financing of a new business, how to advertise, buying into an existing business or franchise, and the reasons why small businesses fail. Class hrs. 3. Not offered every semester.

Co-op courses are designed to promote career awareness through cooperative work experience in a specific field. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with faculty advisor and written assignments are required. 225 work hours required. Prerequisite: Approval of Curriculum or Department Chair; GPA of 2.5 or higher; 9 earned credits in curriculum-required courses and 3 credits in ENG 101 Composition & Literature I or equivalent for total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum. For MGT 131, MGT 130 is required.

This capstone management course explores the management of the human system as it relates to organizations, society and the global market. The functions of strategic planning, organizational engineering and structuring, directing, and controlling are applied to the managerial decision-making process especially through the use of teams and the theory of The Learning Organization. Self-managing teams develop and critique case studies using the resources of the sophisticated technologically advanced management learning environment. Students document their learning through portfolios. Take this course during the final semester of the program. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisite: MGT 101 Business Organization and Management or permission of Curriculum Chair.

This survey course examines human resource management functions in relation to business, governmental and non-profit agencies' organizational performance. Develops research skills relevant to students' need to understand the underlying theoretical concepts essential to a Personnel Management specialist. Investigates practical pragmatic aspects of personnel management from the points of view of the employee as well as the employer. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisite: MGT 101 Business Organization and Management.