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Courses in business and management (designated BMGT) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward:
- a major in business administration, human resource management, management studies, or marketing;
- a minor in business administration, business law and public policy, human resource management, international business management, or marketing;
- a Certificate in Management; and
- electives.
(For students with little or no business background. Recommended preparation for many other BMGT courses.) A survey of the field of business management. Topics include human relations, technology in business, ethical behavior, the environment, global and economic forces, organization, quality, products and services, functional management, and current issues and developments.
Prerequisite: BMGT 110 or at least two years of business and management experience. A study of the development of theories about management and organizations. Processes and functions of management discussed include the communication process, the role of the manager as an organizer and director, the determination of goals, and the allocation of responsibilities. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 364, TEMN 202, TEMN 300, TMGT 301, or TMGT 302.
Prerequisite: BMGT 364. An exploration of the challenges to effective leadership and management that the contemporary manager faces in a rapidly changing environment. Focus is on leadership styles and motivational techniques conducive to high performance in various organizational settings with a very diverse workforce. Topics include issues in the design of organizations, the corporate/organizational culture, the design and enrichment of jobs, and communication within organizations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 365, MGMT 300, MGST 310, or TEMN 310.
(For students with little or no legal background.) An overview of fundamental legal concepts and principles that affect business in the relevant functional and regulatory environments in domestic and global settings. Emphasis is on the definition and application of legal principles and concepts through illustrative examples and cases. Topics include the interplay among business, ethics, and law; legal reasoning and research; the judicial system and conflict resolution; and torts and business crimes. Key concepts relating to transactional aspects of business are defined; these include contracts and business organizations, property, and government regulations in the human resource, marketing and financial dimensions of business. Assignments include conducting relevant research using computer databases and networks (such as Lexis and the Web) as well as other methods for accessing information. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 378 or BMGT 480.
(Strongly recommended for students seeking careers as CPAs, lawyers, or managers.) A conceptual and functional analysis and application of legal principles relevant to the conduct and understanding of commercial business transactions in the domestic and global environment. Topics include the legal, ethical, and social environment of business; agencies, partnerships, and other forms of business organizations; and contracts and sales agreements.
Prerequisite: BMGT 380. (Strongly recommended for students seeking careers as CPAs, lawyers, or managers.) Further conceptual and functional analysis and application of legal principles relevant to the conduct and understanding of commercial business transactions in the domestic and global environment. Topics include personal and real property, government regulations affecting employment and marketing, negotiable instruments, debtor/creditor relationships, and bankruptcy and reorganization.
Prerequisite: BMGT 110 (or at least two years of business and management experience). Examination and analysis of global business in its historical, theoretical, environmental, and functional dimensions. Focus is on understanding the growing economic interdependence of nations and its impact on managerial and corporate policy decisions that transcend national boundaries. Topics include the nature and scope of international business; the institutional, sociocultural, political, legal, ethical, and economic environments; trade, foreign investment, and development; transnational management (including global operations), strategic planning, human resources, marketing, and finance; and international business diplomacy and conflict resolution. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 392, MGMT 305, or TMGT 390.
Prerequisites: BMGT 110 (or at least two years of business and management experience) and BMGT 364. An examination of research and theory on the forces underlying the way members of an organization behave. Topics include the behavior of work groups and supervisors, intergroup relations, employees‘ goals and attitudes, problems in communication, the circumstances of change in an organization, and the goals and design of an organization.
Prerequisite: BMGT 110 (or at least two years of business and management experience). A study of the role of government in the modern economy and the intricate relationships between the public and private sectors in the domestic and global environments. Emphasis is on the regulatory and public policy dimensions of government intervention, the promotion of business, corporate responses to government action, and social responsibility and governance issues in the changing domestic and global marketplaces. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 482 or TMGT 340.
(Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in a student‘s last 15 credits.) Prerequisites: BMGT 340, BMGT 364, and MRKT 310. A culminating course that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and experience in business and management. This course assumes a thorough understanding of the conceptual foundation of the field, and builds on those concepts through integrative analysis, practical application, critical thinking and consideration of emerging issues. Focus is on the continuous, systematic process of managerial planning, including environmental scanning and the development of plans and strategies to gain competitive advantage. Tactical and strategic management issues are highlighted by means of case studies, projects, and discussion. Access to spreadsheet software is recommended to analyze case studies and develop strategic planning information, charts, and graphs. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: BMGT 495, BMGT 430, MGMT 495, or TMGT 380.
A study of the relationship of business ethics and social responsibility in both domestic and global settings. Ethical and moral considerations of corporate conduct, social responsibilities, policies, and strategies are explored. Emphasis is on the definition, scope, application, and analysis of ethical values as they relate to issues of public consequence in the context of the functional areas of business at both the domestic and global levels.
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