This course provides a conceptual framework of fundamental knowledge in management thought, principles, and practices.  Students in this course will: 1) understand the workings of organizational processes; 2) understand the role of entrepreneurship; 3) explore essential management duties and responsibilities; 4) develop an awareness of organizational behavior; 5) understand the social and ethical impacts of decisions; and 6) decide on future aspirations.  Topics include the environment; corporate culture; social responsibilities; planning and goal setting; decision making; change and innovation; leadership; motivation; and communication. Prerequisite:  none

This course is designed to explain how accounting data can be interpreted and used by managers in making decisions.  This course may not be taken by Accounting majors to meet major requirements.
Prerequisites: MATH 160 or MATH 103

This course is an introduction to behavioral issues and personnel functions a they apply to modern organizations.  Students in this course will:  1) understand the changing role of human resources in today’s work environment; 2) identify the key functions of human resource management; 3) recognize the expanding role of human resource management in strategic planning; 4) discuss the social, ethical and legal responsibilities of the human resources manager; and 5) engage in critical problem-solving and decision-making, applying key principles of human resource management.  Topics include human resource planning, the impact of the organization’s strategic planning process, and how these areas fit within the context of behavioral sciences. Prerequisite:  BSMT 220

This course provides a close review of the role of law in society and business.  Students in this course will: 1) understand the legal and social environment and governments’ roles; 2) understand crimes, torts, and legal remedies; and 3) know the critical parts and nuances of contracts.  These will be accomplished as students work on team projects and engage in collaborative learning exercises. Topics include contracts, personal property, and the legal environment.   Prerequisite:  none

This course is designed to acquaint the student with law in the areas of commercial paper, debtors' and creditors' rights, agency, legal forms of organization, real property, estates and sales.
Cross-listed: ACCT 333, PAR 332

This course investigates written and oral communication skills through the study of communication theory and its practical application in preparing correspondence, reports, and oral presentations in organizations.  Students in this course will: 1) identify and understand critical oral and written communication processes; 2) consider the ethical, cultural, and technological ramifications of the communication process; 3) apply appropriate techniques to various business-related scenarios; and 4) understand their role in supporting organizational goals.  Topics include communication foundation and theory; the writing process; business correspondence; report writing; proposals and presentations; and oral communication skills.  In addition, students have an extensive review of key grammar and usage issues. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

This course will investigate some of the major social and ethical issues associated with business and the professions.  Topics to be covered include theories of right and wrong, relativism, the justification of moral judgments, the social responsibilities of business employers to their employees, obligations of employees to their employers, bluffing in negotiations, deception in advertising, extortion, decision-making role of the professional and professional responsibility.
Cross-listed: PHIL 375.

This course explores the role of supervisors in modern organizations.  Key skills such as goal-setting, delegating, interviewing, negotiating, coaching, counseling and handling grievances are covered, along with management functions of planning, organizing, directing and monitoring. 
Prerequisite: MGMT 220.

This course deals with the organization and management of a small business. Among the topics covered are entrepreneurship, financing, marketing, location, accounting, human resources and developing a business plan.
Prerequisite: MGMT 220

This course presents the key foundational concepts essential to an understanding of leadership.  Servant leadership will be considered within a thorough study of the historical and theoretical models of leadership.  Leadership will be defined and understood within the context of action and function and then expanded into the specific context of organizational life.  Learners will discover their unique giftedness to lead and serve and will actively build their leadership understanding and competencies

This course is an in-depth review of theories, principles, concepts, and activities involved in the flow of goods and services from producer to user.  Students in this course will: 1) understand the role of marketing in a free enterprise economy; 2) develop an understanding of marketing terms, institutions and concepts; 3) develop the ability to make the marketing decisions a manager must make to satisfy customers by satisfying their needs; 4) identify and explain, and then apply the important marketing concepts in case situations; 5) apply marketing concepts cumulatively; the student will develop an ability to analyze marketing case problems confidently and meaningfully, thus providing a solid foundation for case analysis; and 6) apply the concept of the “marketing Code of Ethics” to management decision making.  Topics include the study of the principles, concepts, institutions, and activities involved in bringing goods and services to the ultimate market and user.  Prerequisite:  BSMT 220 and MATH 160

The content of this course covers actual analysis of financial problems involved in the formation management of organizations, especially businesses.  The course includes study of the financial aspects of promotion, securing of capital, effective utilization of funds, capitalization, dividend policies, financial analysis, current financing, bankruptcy and related issues. Understand the nature of the finance function and the role of the financial manager in the attainment of the goal of maximization of shareholder wealth.  In this course students will: Understand the relationships of the internal and external financial environment in regard to the risk/return impact of the decision making process; Apply tools of financial ratio analysis to determine the financial strength and weaknesses of a business; Understand the principles and theories of working capital management; Apply capital budgeting techniques used in the control and development of the capital budget; Apply NPV, IRR, PI, and payback methods to capital budgeting decision situations; Solve problems involving the time value of money as it relates to the present value of a cash payment and the future value of existing funds; Understand the elements of long and short term financing and the process of evaluating the elements of the cost of capital; Demonstrate proficiency in financial management by applying techniques to case studies.
Prerequisite:   BSMT 220 and MATH 160

This capstone course is designed to present an organized and integrated approach to strategic management and business policy.  Decision-making aids and tools are utilized in the process.  A broad spectrum of problems will be presented to students for study and for solving.
Prerequisites: This course must be taken in the student's last semester.

This course will examine topics of special interest in the management field.  Topics courses (but not specific topics) may be repeated for a total of 6 hours.

This capstone course is designed to assist students in integration and critical examination of the various concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry presented both in general education and the major. Learning outcomes for both the general education program and the major are reviewed. Course assignments assist students in assessing the degree for which learning outcomes have been mastered.  Students in this course will interpret and critically examine the various concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry presented both in general education and the management’s major.  Students will review the learning outcomes for both the general education program and the business management major and engage in course assignments to assess the degree to which learning outcomes have been mastered and attained.  Prerequisite:  Senior Standing required.

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