Management (MNGT)

MNGT189H
University Honors Seminar

Prerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program or by invitation.

University Honors Seminar 189H is required of all students in the University Honors Program. Topic varies.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT198
Special Topics in Management

Description: Variety of topics on the undergraduate level.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-3

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MNGT300
Management Essentials For Contemporary Organizations

Prerequisites: For non-CoB students only. Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both MNGT 300 and any of the following: MNGT 301 or MNGT 301H

Credit towards the degree cannot be earned in both MNGT 300 and MNGT 301. Letter grade only.

Description: Designed to be an introduction to the role of managers in various organizational structures and types for students from non-business fields. Explores how the practice of management is relevant to different fields of study or academic disciplines. Provides an analysis of organizations and the management processes of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Individual, group, intergroup, and organizational responses to various environments and technologies are studied as well as pertinent techniques for managing human capital.

This course is a prerequisite for: MNGT 342

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT301
Introduction to Management

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing;2.5 GPA;MATH104,106/106B,107 or 208; BSAD220; ACCT201 & 202;ECON211 & 212; ECON215 or equiv.) Prereqs differ for RAIKES, ACTS&ABUS mjrs. Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both MNGT 300 & any of the following:MNGT 301 or 301H

Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both MNGT300 and MNGT301/MNGT301H. Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: Nature of management - who managers are and what they do. Broad overview of best managerial practices. Framework for understanding contextual influences involved in both managing and being managed. Examines the multiple roles held by the manager: planning, organizing, controlling and leading an organization. Focus primarily on for-profit companies but also relevant to other types of organizations (non-profit and public sector).

This course is a prerequisite for: MNGT 342; MNGT 461; MNGT 463; MNGT 464; MNGT 475

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT301H
Honors Introduction to Management

Prerequisites: CoB Hon Acad;Soph; 2.5 GPA;MATH104,106/106B,107 or 208;BSAD220;ACCT201&202;ECON211&212;ECON215 or equiv.Prereqs differ for RAIKES,ACTS&ABUS majors-see bulletin for excptns.Crdt toward the degree cannot be earned in both MNGT 300&any of:MNGT 301 or 301H

Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both MNGT300 and MNGT301/MNGT301H. Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: Nature of management - who managers are and what they do. Broad overview of best managerial practices. Framework for understanding contextual influences involved in both managing and being managed. Examines the multiple roles held by the manager: planning, organizing, controlling and leading an organization. Focus primarily on for-profit companies but also relevant to other types of organizations (non-profit and public sector).

This course is a prerequisite for: MNGT 342; MNGT 461; MNGT 463; MNGT 464

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT311
Leadership, Communication and Teams

Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing.

Credit towards the degree cannot be earned in both MNGT 311 and MNGT 467/867.

Description: Building on theory and historical and contemporary perspectives, this course will examine the process of leadership development, with a focus on relational models of leadership. The course will also focus on group dynamics and the promotion of optimum team performance. Students will learn the processes of group formation and how to take advantage of the talents of each group member to enhance the achievement of group objectives. The differences between groups and teams and how to structure work among group/team members to maximize learning and goal attainment will be emphasized. Learning and practicing new ways of communication will be a central component of this course.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT324B
Building a Life for Impact

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Clifton Builders Program

Initial course for all students accepted into the Clifton Builders Program.

Description: An exploration of personal strengths and individual uniqueness for creating growth and impact in organizations. Focuses on developing expertise in strengths based leadership, well-being, and employee engagement.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT342
Introduction to Sports Management

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and MNGT 300 or MNGT 301

Description: Provides an introduction to the sports industry and the factors that make it unique to other industries. Discuss basic management skills necessary in the operation of sports organizations. Examine social, behavioral, managerial, and strategic foundations of the sports industry.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT360
Managing Behavior in Organizations

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing

Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: Foundations of organizational behavior. This course provides the basic knowledge for managing people in organizations by surveying frameworks for individual, group, and system behaviors. The course builds critical thinking skills by examining the role of perception, personality and attitudes, motivation, leadership, group dynamics, employee engagement, organizational culture, communication and decision making in the management of work.

This course is a prerequisite for: AECN 416; MNGT 475

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Experiential Learning:Case/Project-Based Learning

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

MNGT360B
Managing Behavior in Organizations

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Acceptance into the Clifton Builders Program.

Description: Foundations of organizational behavior. Provides the basic knowledge for managing people in organizations by surveying frameworks for individual, group, and system behaviors. Builds critical thinking skills by examining the role of perception, personality and attitudes, motivation, leadership, group dynamics, employee engagement, organizational culture, communication and decision making in the management of work. Also includes two workshops created and delivered by Gallup Inc: Leading High Performance Teams and Creating an Engaging Workplace

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:SPRING

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT360H
Honors: Managing Behavior in Organizations

Prerequisites: Open only to CoB Honors Academy students in good standing or by permission. Sophomore standing.

Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: The foundation and application of organizational behavior. Perspective, historical background, methodology, and theoretical framework for human behavior in organizations. Micro- (perception, personality and attitudes, motivation, and learning) interactive (group dynamics, conflict, stress, power and politics, and leadership), and macro- (communication, decision making, organization theory and design, and organizational culture) levels of analysis. Applications for performance improvement and organizational change and development.

This course is a prerequisite for: AECN 416; MNGT 475

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT361
Human Resource Management

Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing

Description: Introductory course that approaches Human Resource Management from the perspective of the human resource professional and the individual manager or supervisor. Presents the integrated nature of human resource management and the operation of human resource policies and principles in the contemporary organizational environment. Materials will cover the challenges and opportunities faced by those who are charged with responsibility for acquisition, management, development, and retention of organizational human capital. Provides an overview of the typical human resource functions and requisite decision making in those areas.

This course is a prerequisite for: MNGT 461; MNGT 463; MNGT 464

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT365
Managing Diversity in Organizations

Description: Challenges and opportunities for maximizing the power of a diverse workforce. Contemporary response to the issues of effective management of pluralistic perspectives and the impact of diversity on organizational climate and productivity. Introduction to diversity competence skill development techniques, strategies, and best practices for organizational effectiveness.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 9 Global/Diversity

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 9 Global/Diversity

MNGT395
Professional InternshipCrosslisted with BSAD 395, ACCT 395, ACTS 395, ECON 395, FINA 395, SCMA 395

Prerequisites: An undergraduate major in the College of Business with at least sophomore standing and departmental consent and acceptance into an approved internship. Departmental credit for course cross-listings may have additional requirements for consent.

May be repeated.

Description: Provides an opportunity to study theories, principles, practices, techniques, and strategies utilized in the business field through an internship related to the major field of study and an integral or important part of their program of study. Reflect on classroom knowledge and develop practical experience in professional business situations through an approved internship.

Course details
Credit Hours:0-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded with Option
Experiential Learning:Internship/Co-op

Credit Hours:0-3

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MNGT398
Special Topics

Specific topic covered in any given term and credit awarded is to be determined by the instructor. Topic varies.

Description: Topics Vary

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:12
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-6

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MNGT399
Independent Study

Prerequisites: Junior standing; permission of supervising instructor and department chair.

Description: Special research project or reading program.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:12
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:1-6

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MNGT399H
Honors: Independent Study

Prerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program or by invitation; permission of instructor and department chair.

Description: Special research project or reading program.

Course details
Credit Hours:3-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:12
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3-6

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MNGT411
Philanthropy and Leadership

Prerequisites: Junior standing

Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass

Description: Significant community engagement by conducting an entire philanthropic grant process across the semester. Fosters understanding of how strategic giving has social impact. Examine the structure of projects. Refine leadership through applied group work. Focus on philanthropic environment and awareness of corporate and non-profit contributions as they create social change within the community.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Experiential Learning:Community Engagement

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT412
Negotiating and Conflict Management

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: Management in organizational settings requires skillful negotiation. This course will help develop a set of useful negotiation skills and strategies. Course uses a series of negotiation simulations and debriefings that help students learn to identify different types of conflict situations; learn to employ appropriate, purposeful negotiation techniques; and learn to evaluate negotiated outcomes.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT413
Building Ethical and Sustainable Organizations

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Credit toward the degree cannot be earned in both MNGT 413 and UHON 395H. Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: Examines how ethical organizations are created to engage with and prosper in natural, economic, and social environments.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT414
International Management

Prerequisites: Junior standing

Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: Introduction to major management issues that companies face when doing business internationally. Prepare leaders to deal with a wide array of cultural, economic, legal, and technological differences. Deal with concepts, issues, and research in international management, with a focus on the international application of: (1) culture, communication, and leadership, (2) strategic management, and (3) development and coordination of international subsidiaries.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 9 Global/Diversity

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 9 Global/Diversity

MNGT451
Strengths Coaching, Theory and Practice

Prerequisites: Accepted as a Student Strengths Coach

Required course towards becoming a Certified Student Strengths Coach through the Clifton Strengths Institute.

Description: Provides in-depth knowledge of strengths-based development and techniques to maximize the individual potential of others through the exploration and application of CliftonStrengths. Develops skills to be successful in coaching and positively impacting student development, engagement, and well-being in college and after graduation.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:SPRING
Experiential Learning:Student Teaching/Education Practicum

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT461
Strategic Human Resource Management

Prerequisites: Junior Standing; MNGT 301 and MNGT 361

Description: Engage with the theory and practice of strategic human resource management in contemporary organizational settings. Examine the fundamentals of HRM strategic planning and scenario models. Learn the importance of evidenced based decision making, and using HRM analytics such as return on investment. Primary focus on human resource management effectiveness and engagement as a strategic partner in organizations.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT462
Labor RelationsCrosslisted with MNGT 862

Prerequisites: Junior standing; MNGT 360 or ECON 381

Description: Interdisciplinary approach to labor-management relations with emphasis on collective bargaining and grievance administration. Appreciation of collective bargaining process gained through actual negotiating of a labor-management contract. On-going union-management relationships explored.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT463
Compensation Administration

Prerequisites: Junior Standing; MNGT 301 and MNGT 361

Description: Design and administration of compensation systems. Deals with determinants of general level of pay, pay structures, wage and salary surveys, job analysis, job evaluation, performance evaluation, benefit plans, and financial incentive systems.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

MNGT464
Talent Acquisition and Staffing

Prerequisites: Junior Standing; MNGT 301 and MNGT 361

Description: Explain the process by which organizations forecast employment needs, recruit potential employees, select high potential candidates from applicant pools, assess job performance levels, give feedback, train and develop existing employees, and deal with voluntary and involuntary turnover. Examples of tools used by HR professionals in the staffing process are provided. Evaluate and suggest improvements to real HR recruiting and selection systems based on the information learned in the classroom.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT466
The Regulatory Environment for Employment and LaborCrosslisted with ECON 485, MNGT 866, ECON 885

Prerequisites: Junior standing

Description: Government regulation of employment and labor relations. Includes laws and agencies relating to employment practices, pay, hours, equal employment opportunity, labor relations, safety, health, pensions, and benefits. Social and economic implications of governmental regulation considered.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Groups:Labor Economics

Credit Hours:3

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MNGT470
Leadership, Communication & Teams in the Virtual World

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing

Description: Build skills for working successfully in the virtual world. Focus on issues and skill development impacting leadership, communication, and teamwork in the virtual world and effective practice of these skills.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR

Credit Hours:3

ACE:

MNGT475
Business Strategies

Prerequisites: Open only to students in the College of Business. SR; 2.5 GPA; major in the College of Business; BSAD220; ACCT201 and ACCT202; ECON211 and ECON212; FINA 361; SCMA350 and SCMA331; MNGT301; SCMA 331; MRKT 341; or equivalent.

Seniors graduating at the end of the current term will have first priority. Non-priority students may be dropped. Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: Learn the principal concepts, frameworks, and techniques of strategic management. Formulate and apply business strategies, analyze cases, explore business simulations, and gain an understanding and appreciation of how strategy affects careers, company performance, and industry attractiveness.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 10 Integrated Product
Experiential Learning:Case/Project-Based Learning

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product

MNGT475H
Honors: Business StrategiesCrosslisted with RAIK 476H

Prerequisites: Open CoB Hon, Raikes and Hon students in good & SR standing. 2.5 GPA; major in Col of Bus; BSAD220; ACCT201&202; ECON211&212; FINA361; SCMA350&331; MNGT301; MRKT341; or equiv. Prereqs differ for RAIKES, ACTS, & ABUS majors - see bulletin for exceptions

Cannot be taken Pass/No Pass.

Description: Learn the principal concepts, frameworks, and techniques of strategic management. Formulate and apply business strategies, analyze cases, explore business simulations, and gain an understanding and appreciation of how strategy affects careers, company performance, and industry attractiveness.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
ACE Outcomes: ACE 10 Integrated Product
Experiential Learning:Case/Project-Based Learning

Credit Hours:3

ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product

MNGT475L
Business Policies and Strategies Corporate Partners Lab

Prerequisites: Open only to CoB Honors Academy students in good standing. Must be taken concurrently with MNGT 475H.

Description: Application of strategic management theory and concepts to solve business problems for corporations.

Course details
Credit Hours:2
Max credits per semester:2
Max credits per degree:2
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:2

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MNGT499H
Honors Thesis

Prerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program or by invitation, and permission.

Description: Conduct a scholarly research project and write a University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis.

Course details
Credit Hours:3-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3-6

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