A seminar course which applies theories learned in all business majors to actual small businesses.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Letter graded.
An activity course emphasizing the creation and execution of a business plan in concert with a small business owner. Students will learn problems and opportunities of starting new businesses.
A study of ethical conduct in various business contexts and an analysis of ethical issues that arise in organizational, social, and economic environments.
Provides an expanded examination of human resources management topics such as performance appraisal, training, compensation and labor relations. Current topics are emphasized.
This course will examine leadership in organizations. Topics include an examination of differing leadership styles and theories and the ethical use of leadership and power.
Prerequisite:
BAMG 350 with a minimum grade of C-. Business majors only. Juniors or above. Traces the labor movement, philosophies of labor unions, legislation, and court decisions and labor boards affecting management-employee relations. Covers current labor topics, contracts and administration, grievances and disputes.
Examines organizational strategic issues and problems related to internal and external environments. Case analysis framework and strategic management concepts emphasized.
BAFN 370: with minimum grade of C- and
BAMG 350: with minimum grade of C- and
BAMK 360: with minimum grade of C- and May concurrently take
BAFN 305: with minimum grade of C-
A study of organizational theory to design effective organizational purpose and structure to compete within dynamic external environmental and internal organizational factors.
A seminar that examines the field of international management. Examines the implications of managing organizations involved in global operations.
An introduction to managing quality in organizations, covering product and process design, understanding of basic quality tools, and implementation of improvement programs such as six sigma and lean enterprise.
Focuses on the creation of a competitive advantage through strategic human resources planning and staffing. Topics include job analysis, recruiting, assessment, succession planning, and retention. Also covers laws and regulations relative to the recruiting process.
Examines key principles of an effective training and development strategy. Topics include the role of training, adult learning theory, needs assessment, training methodologies, and effective evaluation methods for training.
Focuses on the effective design of an organization’s compensation, total rewards, and performance management systems. Topics include total compensation systems that attract and retain talent, employee benefits and performance management.
An internship working in a middle management position to obtain practical organizational experience. Internship proposal, progress report and final report required. S/U graded.
This course provides integration of management, marketing, finance and accounting principles for the management of nonprofit organizations. Topics include board development, risk management and ethical issues in nonprofit organizations.
A seminar in various management content areas as need and opportunity arise. Primarily for management majors, this course attempts to integrate management concepts within applied settings. S/U or letter graded. .