MGT 313 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3-0-3
This course includes a discussion of policies, objectives, principles and organizational structure as they pertain to personnel work. The major activities of a personnel department such as recruiting, selecting, training, and employee relations are examined along with the impact of government laws and regulations on these activities. Prerequisite: MGT 363

MGT 323 LEADERSHIP 3-0-3
This course examines leadership, influence, and power across a variety of disciplines with a strong emphasis on ethics. Historical, literary, and contemporary examples of successful leadership provide a framework for examining the theories and practice of leadership and power.

MGT 333 SUPERVISION 3-0-3
This course is intended for people who are, or plan to be, first line supervisors. Its purpose is to present basic principles that will assist in developing the talent needed to direct other people. Skill building cases and incidents are part of the course content. Prerequisite: MGT 363

MGT 343 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 3-0-3
This course is a study of processes, methods, theories, and current practices in training and staff development in business and organizational settings. The course focuses on practices that facilitate learning and change to achieve organizational objectives. Prerequisite: MGT 313 or permission of instructor

MGT 353 DESIGNING OPERATIONS 3-0-3
This course examines the central concepts of designing operations in both manufacturing and service enterprises. Topics include process strategy, location and layout strategy, job design, quality management, planning, productivity, and the design of goods and services. Prerequisites: MA 173 or permission of instructor

MGT 363 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3-0-3
This course examines the manager’s role in dealing with behavior at all organizational levels. It emphasizes the need for interpersonal and group skills. Applications of behavioral science concepts and findings to organizational situations are included. Topics include motivation, communications, leadership, conflict, and change. Prerequisites: COM 213, PSY 113, or permission of instructor

MGT 413 MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY 3-0-3
This course examines principles of quality management and continuous improvement in manufacturing and services enterprises. The focus is on using key quality tools, including statistical process control, pareto charts, flow charts, cause-effect diagrams, etc. Prerequisite: MGT 353, MA 253, or permission of instructor

MGT 443 MANAGING OPERATIONS 3-0-3
This course examines contemporary operations management principles and practices. Topics include project management, inventory management, aggregate planning, supply chain management, materials requirement planning, lean manufacturing, and just-in-time principles. Prerequisite: MGT 353 and MA 253 or permission of instructor

MGT 453 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3-0-3
This course requires a knowledge of all functional areas of business. It integrates these areas through analysis of case histories and related readings. Class discussion, presentations and written reports are used extensively. This course is the capstone business course and should be taken the last semester before graduation. Prerequisite: Completion of all business core courses or permission of the dean of the Ketner School of Business

MGT 463 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3-0-3
This course examines the preparatory steps necessary to launch a small business enterprise, as well as manage the everyday complexities of cash flow, marketing, staffing, pricing, purchasing, and advertising. Its purpose is to present the many competencies needed to operate a small business successfully in the competitive environment of the 21st century. Case analysis and personal interviews are the primary integral components of the course content. Prerequisites: AC 213, MK 303, FIN 303, MGT 353, MGT 363

MGT 493 SELECTED TOPICS 3-0-3
Offered to treat specific or current business or management issues in depth. Prerequisite: MGT 353, MGT 363 or permission of the instructor and the dean of the Ketner School of Business

MGT 523 COMMUNICATIONS, LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS 3-0-3
This course examines leadership, influence, and power across a variety of disciplines with a strong emphasis on ethics. Historical, literary, and contemporary examples of successful leadership provide a framework for examining the theories and practice of leadership and power. This course requires substantial advanced critical thinking and writing. Prerequisite: Graduate standing

MGT 543 OPERATIONS STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT 3-0-3
This course examines the central role of operations in both manufacturing and service enterprises. Topics include quality management, design of goods and services, layout, scheduling, project management, inventory management, supply chain management, and purchasing activities within the firm. Prerequisite: Graduate standing