Business Administration Courses

Students are to also take two of the following:

MGMT 1803 Introduction to Business

A survey course that provides an economic background to evaluate the nature and scope of today's business environment. Emphasis is placed on social responsibility, ethical decisions, human, relations, and other issues dealing with economic situations. Fall.

ECON 2703 Principles of Microeconomics

The continuation of Principles of Economics I with emphasis placed on the study of the ways economic problems should be solved by individual economic units such as farms, consumers, and industries.
Prerequisite: MATH 1253 or successful completion of an algebra placement exam. Spring.

ACCT 2803 Principles of Financial Accounting

A study of the language of business and how accounting communicates useful information through general-purpose financial statements to people outside the business entity.
Prerequisite: MATH 1253 or successful completion of an algebra placement exam. Fall

ACCT 2903 Principles of Managerial Accounting

The continued study of basic accounting concepts with emphasis placed on specific accounting information needed by management to support day-to-day and long-term operations.
Prerequisite: MATH 1253 or successful completion of an algebra placement exam. Spring.

MGMT 3003 Business Communications

A study of written and oral communication skills required in the business world. Emphasis is placed on writing skills including letters, memos and reports. Also included are opportunities for oral presentations and resume writing. This course uses Word and PowerPoint in various business applications. Prerequisite: ENGL 1203 and typing skills. Fall and Spring.

MGMT 3103 Business Law I

The study of the legal environment of business with an overview of the general nature of law, the legal system, and the collection of laws that influence the behavior and conduct of commercial activity. Emphasis will be placed on Contract Law. Fall.

MGMT 3303 Principles of Management

A study of human relations and adjustments in the business organization. This course deals with problems such as proper placement of individuals on the job, methods of motivation, supervision, discipline, and promotion.
Recommended: MGMT 3003. Fall and Spring.

MGMT 3503 Business Ethics

This course develops conceptual models for improving the clarity and consistency of ethical judgment in business settings. A portion of the course will consider decision making skills and integrate them with ethical frameworks utilizing case analysis. Fall.

MGMT 4203 Organizational Leadership

A study of dynamics of leadership in organizational contexts with attention to both theory and practice. The complementary qualities of leadership and management are examined and their impact on organizational effectiveness and corporate success is analyzed. Spring.

MGMT 4303 Production/Operations Management

This course focuses on decision making and controlling the allocations of personnel, materials, and machine utilization in a manufacturing/service environment. Handling and control of materials, inventory, purchasing, and quality control and addressed. Students are exposed to procedures used to set standards and develop skills in estimating, forecasting, and scheduling. Spring.

MGMT 4403 Business Finance

A course in the field of managerial finance and the environment in which financial decisions are required. Emphasis is placed on the theories, concepts, tools, and techniques that assist managers to make reasonable decisions.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2803 and ACCT 2903. Spring.

MGMT 4503 Human Resource Management

This course studies principles and practices in job analysis recruitment, selection, staffing, and compensation of personnel. The impact of unions and government regulations on human resource management will be studied.
Prerequisite: MGMT 3303 and MGMT 3003. Fall.

MGMT 4613 International Business

The nature of international business and the three environments in which an international business person works - domestic, international, and foreign will be studied. The ways in which uncontrollable environmental forces impact each of the functional areas of the firm will also be examined. Spring.

MGMT 4803 Strategic Management

This course focuses on the strategic decisions and planning processes that shape the future direction of an organization. Students will utilize techniques for defining the basic purpose and objectives of an enterprise, for analyzing competitors and industries, and for matching organizational strengths with environmental opportunities.
Prerequisite: senior status. Fall.

MGMT 4703 Organizational Behavior and Development

This course focuses on the knowledge and application of behavioral science theories and concepts useful in organizations with special emphasis on group functions. Specifically, the mechanisms that organizations with special emphasis on group functions. Specifically, the mechanisms that organizations and managers use to respond to and initiate change in internal and external environments will be studied. Students will examine specific business processes from the perspective of problem solving, intervention theory and research, decision making, organizational culture and effectiveness, power and political strategies and team development. This class is normally completed in the junior or senior year. Prerequisite: MGMT 3303. Spring.

MKTG 3303 Principles of Marketing

A middle-management (supervisory) approach to the study of marketing as it relates to the concepts of product, place, promotion and price. Recommended: MGMT 3003. Fall and Spring.

MGMT 4903 Applied Strategic Management

Building on the materials presented in MGMT 4803, Strategic Management, students will apply, through completion of case studies and projects, the theories of strategic management to real world business problems. Course will focus on current trends and themes in business. Prerequisite: MGMT 4803. Spring.

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MGMT 3012 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications in Business

Using a problem based learning format, students learn to utilize advanced spreadsheet software tools to solve and support common management decisions. More specifically, the course covers concepts such as problem analysis, forecasting, What-If Analysis, Pivot Tables and presentation of data to enhance decision making. Prerequisite: MGMT 2603.

MGMT 3022 Database Applications in Business

Using a combination of lectures and a problem based learning format, students will learn about the use of database systems for both decision making and e-commerce. Concepts and principles of database design and administration are covered. The students wil gain hands-on experience with relational database, data mining concepts, and Web-based data oriented applications.
Prerequisite: MGMT 2603.

MGMT 3032 Current Topics in Technology Applications in Business

This course will examine current trends and developments regarding the use of technology in business. The course will consider new developments in technology from multiple perspectives. Specific attention will be given to a number of potential issues including potential applications of the technology to solve business problems, limitations of the technology, cost factors and potential ethics concerns with new developments in technology. When possible, the couse will utilize a problem based learning format to engage the students in utilizing technology. Prerequisite: MGMT 2603.