May 02, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Leadership Science

  
  • LDSP 4700 - Emerging Issues in Leadership


    Description: Advanced readings and research in a selected area of leadership studies.  Topics to be chosen by the instructor.
  
  • LDSP 4810 - Leadership Capstone - Experiential Emphasis


    Prerequisite:   
    Description: Course ties together key ideas from the study of leadership.  A major component of this course will be the application of leadership theories.  Experiential learning will be a primary teaching tool for the course.
  
  • LDSP 4820 - Leadership Capstone - Investigative Emphasis


    Prerequisite:  
    Description: Course ties together key ideas from the study of leadership.  A major component of this course will be the investigation of leadership concepts and practice.  Research-infused learning will be a primary teaching tool for the course.

Leadership Studies

  
  • LDEV 2000 - Ethics in Leadership

    1
    Description: From Plato to the present, it has been argued that good leaders are good persons/individuals of good character who are able to apply sound reasoning to issues of private and public morality. Topics included will be ethical issues confronted by great leaders, the principles used in their decision-making, and application of ethical principles to community situations.

     
  
  • LDEV 3001 - Leadership Issues I

    1
    Description: Students will choose a community mentor and meet with the mentor on a regular basis.  Students will spend at least 20 hours with their mentor addressing practical application of leadership concepts.  Readings related to the topic will be required.
  
  • LDEV 3002 - Leadership Issues II

    1
    Description: Continuation of LDEV 3001  
  
  • LDEV 3200 - Community, Leadership, Strategy and Social Change

    3
    Description: This course (open to all APSU students) explores basic concepts of strategic leadership in civic and social organizations. Topics include social and civic entrepreneurship, civil society, community visioning and grass roots strategic planning. Course participants will pursue strategies for building healthy and sustainable communities through asset building, collaboration, social capital development, fundraising, and grant writing.
  
  • LDEV 4000 - Internship


    Prerequisite: Appropriate preparation courses and permission of the director.
    Description: Students will complete 100 clock hours of supervised work in an approved setting and will be expected to meet at regular intervals with the Director to discuss work in the field. Application for internship should be made with the Director the semester prior to planned enrollment.
  
  • LDEV 4001 - Great Leaders


    Description: Studies of biographies of models of greatness will help students discover the characteristics of individuals which contributed to their outstanding accomplishments. Students will draw implications from these studies about their own abilities and skills.
  
  • LDSP 490A - Special Problems in Professional Studies

    1
    Description: Specialized independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Junior standing and supervising faculty approval of research topics are required.
  
  • LDSP 490B - Special Problems in Professional Studies

    2
    Description: Specialized independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Junior standing and supervising faculty approval of research topics are required.
  
  • LDSP 490C - Special Problems in Professional Studies

    3
    Description: Specialized independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Junior standing and supervising faculty approval of research topic(s) are required.
  
  • LDSP 2010 - Introduction to Organizational Management

    3
    Description: This is an introductory course covering the main elements of organizational business management.  Topics will include basic terms and management concepts, accounting principles, marketing, general business, and production/logistics concepts.  Topical assignments, discussion topics/interaction, case studies, and research projects will be implemented.
  
  • LDSP 2120 - Integrated Software Applications

    3
    Description: This course introduces the student to integrated software concepts to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and communications and experiences with appropriate applications.
  
  • LDSP 3010 - Management in Organizations

    3
    Description: This is a survey course of the field of management and its role within complex organizations. Key elements of management theory and practice to be covered include planning, organizing, controlling and leading in organizations.
  
  • LDSP 3020 - Managing Information Technology

    3
    Description: Provides an awareness of the role of information technology in the work environment and organizations. Major concepts, developments, and managerial implications involved in computer hardware, software, communications, and the computer-based information technology will be explored.
  
  • LDSP 3030 - Organizational Team Building

    3
    Description: Using theoretical principles of adult learning and group dynamics, this course introduces students to the skills required to effective manage team processes. Students learn how to use project teams, select team members, lead effective meetings, and work through team problems.
  
  • LDSP 3040 - Global Logistics

    3
    Description: Case study analyses and exercises recognizing the interrelationship of logistics and supply chain management. Logistical operations using domestic and global logistics channels will be explored. In addition, content will address the discovery and impact of the demands placed on companies due to cultural differences, currencies, governmental, and environmental issues.
  
  • LDSP 3050 - Cultural Diversity in Organizations

    3
    Description: Theoretical and practical approaches to the complexities of issues of diversity will be examined by reviewing typical values, habits, interactions, and concerns of different cultural groups in the workplace. Students will identify and practice strategies to overcome barriers and conflict in the workplace.
  
  • LDSP 3060 - Organizational Ethics

    3
    Description: Discussion of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference and the need for an awareness of social justice in management practices and business activities. Review of ethical responsibilities and relationships between organizational departments, divisions, executive management and the public.
  
  • LDSP 3070 - Professional Development

    3
    Description: Emphasis on career analysis and acquisition, time management, listening skills, oral and nonverbal communication competencies, participative management responsibilities, interpersonal skills, multicultural awareness, and leadership strategies. Participation in professional and community service organizations and professional development opportunities will be encouraged.
  
  • LDSP 3080 - Intercultural Business Communication

    3
    Description: This course focuses on an understanding of cultural priorities with actual business practices. A combination of intercultural skills as well as culturally diverse workplace environments and communication processes will be explored.
  
  • LDSP 3090 - Survey of the Legal Process

    3
    Description: Provides a basic background in the United States legal process for students who want only an overview of the process or who plan to take additional courses in the legal field. The course will survey the history of the common law, legal reasoning, basic terminology, legal research, and the legal profession, and provide an introduction to civil and criminal process.
  
  • LDSP 3230 - Workforce Management

    3
    Description: This is a survey course of the field of human resource/personnel and its role within an organization. Key elements of managing the personnel function will be explored. Current issues including outsourcing, EEO, affirmative action, and ADA will be explored.
  
  • LDSP 3240 - Financial Measurement, Analysis, and Reporting

    3
    Description: This course develops the basic concepts and procedures underlying corporate financial statements and introduces tools for analyzing profitability and risk. Students will explore the impact of the alternatives available within generally accepted accounting principles on financial statements, especially in terms of management’s financial reporting strategy.
  
  • LDSP 3400 - Total Quality Management

    3
    Description: This course is designed to inspire students to increase their expertise in the practices and principles of quality. The course begins with a detailed study of quality philosophy and proceeds to the study of quality applications.
  
  • LDSP 3450 - The Quality Manager

    3
    Description: This course provides a thorough understanding of the principles, terms, and concepts of quality management to include quality standards, implementing organizational assessments, and building and maintaining customer satisfaction.
  
  • LDSP 3460 - The Quality Auditor

    3
    Description: This course provides a thorough understanding of the standards and principles of auditing and the auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating, and reporting to determine a quality system’s adequacy and deficiencies. Students will learn how to analyze all elements of a quality system and judge its degree of adherence to the criteria of industrial management and quality evaluation and control systems.
  
  • LDSP 3465 - Quality Process Control for Non-Satisfactions

    3
    Description: This course teaches students how to translate organizational missions and strategies into comprehensive sets of performance measures using proactive indicators of performance such as financial, customer, internal process data and indicators of learning and innovation.
  
  • LDSP 3500 - Methods of Performance and Productivity

    3
    Description: This course is designed to expose students to fundamental theories of organizational performance measurement, such as Management by Objectives and Total Quality Management. In addition, the course will train managers in the use of these techniques for the purpose of improving the overall management and operation of organizations.
  
  • LDSP 3505 - Report Writing and Interviewing Techniques

    3
    Description: Types and purposes of reports, initial report, opening statement, body, ending, progress report, final report, summary proof, substantiation, investigator’s conclusions, attachments, supplemental report, mechanics of report writing, using notes, key points, persons involved, evidence collected, facts, paragraphs, tense, the who-what-where-when-how-why elements, objectivity and directness; helping the reader critique and revise. Interview and interrogation compared, dealing with the uncooperative, the processes of interviewing and interrogating, obtaining facts, semantics, evaluating the situation, using psychology, perception, memory and stress, prejudice and reluctance, fear and resentment, gaining respect, using an observer, dealing with victims and witnesses, preparing for the interview, mental preparation for the interview, conducting the interview and knowing what to ask and when.
  
  • LDSP 3510 - Organizational Fraud Conduct and Procedures

    3
    Prerequisite: LDSP 3500  
    Description: Emphasis on the conduct of fraud examinations, including a discussion of specific procedures used in forensic examinations and the reasoning behind the use of these procedures. Coverage extends to detection, investigation, and prevention of specific types of fraud committed against organizations and individuals.
  
  • LDSP 3520 - Industrial Fraud

    3
    Description: The course provides an overview of the methodology of fraud examination which involves obtaining documentary evidence, interviewing witnesses and potential suspects, writing investigative strategies to determine why and how occupational fraud is committed. Students will analyze human behaviors that are difficult to identify and quantify such as greed, deception, and cheating can be deterred, investigated, and prosecuted.
  
  • LDSP 3600 - Organizational Marketing

    3
    Description: This is a survey course of the field of marketing and its role within an organization. Examines marketing concepts, terms, and management. Includes the areas of product development, distribution, promotion and place.
  
  • LDSP 3620 - Professional and Public Relations

    3
    Description: This course surveys the basic concepts, strategies, and tactics practiced in professional and public relations. Students learn how an organization’s core values are reflected and affected in building ethical, productive relationships with strategic constituencies. Real-world examples of both successful and unsuccessful PR approaches are critically examined. Readings, cases, examples, discussions and exercises help students relate theory to the actual practice of professional and public relations.
  
  • LDSP 3650 - Global Marketing

    3
    Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of marketing and business used in an international marketing environment. There will be special emphasis on cultural influences and the political, legal, and economic environments that make up the global economy. Students will learn how to conduct market research through the analysis of product planning, promotion, adaptability, foreign exchange and international finance, distribution channels and alternative methods of operating.
  
  • LDSP 3760 - Research in Professional Studies

    3
    Description: An introduction and application of research methods and theories appropriate to professional studies.  The course will include a practical exposure to various processes of a research project such as Problem Statements, Literature Reviews, Research Proposals, and Organization of the Research report.  Quantitative and Qualitative Research methodologies will be briefly covered.
  
  • LDSP 3990 - Contract Management

    3
    Description: This course presents students with an overview of the process of identifying opportunities (grants or RFPs, for example), responding, securing, and managing work in a contract environment. Students will gain insight into the legal, procedural, and policy environments relative to contract work.
  
  • LDSP 4020 - Written Professional Communication

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 , 1020 ;
    Description: Communication theory applied to the professions with emphasis on effective writing. Practices and mechanics of researching, writing, and editing reports, proposals, procedures/policies, and typical business-related correspondence will be included. Students will be exposed to information technology, ethics in writing an intercultural communications.
  
  • LDSP 4100 - Economic Issues for Organizations

    3
    Description: This course frames economic issues from the perspective of organizations and how organizations respond. The content will cover both micro and macro economic perspectives. Students will have the opportunity to apply economic principles to a wide variety of cases presented and available to students, as content is made available.
  
  • LDSP 4220 - White Collar Crime

    3
    Description: An examination of the nature and extent of white collar crime to include the concepts, trends, theoretical explanations, the methods and mechanics of social control used by society and the criminal justice system in this context.
  
  • LDSP 4230 - Financial Measure, Analysis and Report

    3
    Description: This course develops the basic concepts and procedures underlying corporate financial statements and introduces tools for analyzing profitability and risk. Students will explore the impact of the alternatives available within generally accepted accounting principles on financial statements, especially in terms of management’s financial reporting strategy.
  
  • LDSP 4240 - Data Mining

    3
    Description: This course is an introduction to the concepts, and systems of data of data warehousing and data mining, including (1) design and implementation of data warehouse and online analytical processing (OLAP); and (2) data mining concepts, methods, systems, implementations, and applications.
  
  • LDSP 4400 - Strategic Planning for Organizations

    3
    Description: This course provides a pragmatic study of the design and development of strategic thinking and organizational alignment that can yield high-impact results and measurably add value to the organization, its clients, and society.
  
  • LDSP 4500 - Management of Operations

    3
    Description: This course consists of a managerial overview and analysis of business concepts and strategies. Emphasis is on the study of incorporating major functions of business enabling organizations to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the highly competitive global and local markets. Specific topics to be covered include planning, communication, material management, safety, marketing finance, government, and society.
  
  • LDSP 4600 - Project Management

    3
    Description: This course presents students with an overview of project management environments with an emphasis on the basic building blocks of selection, planning, managing, and closing out projects. The use of technology as a management tool will be explored in some detail as well. Students are encouraged to take this course toward the end of their program.
  
  • LDSP 4640 - Emerging Issues in Leadership


    Description: Advanced readings and research in a selected area of leadership studies.  Topics to be chosen by the instructor.
  
  • LDSP 4650 - Emerging Issues in Leadership


    Description: Advanced readings and research in a selected area of leadership studies.  Topics to be chosen by the instructor.
  
  • LDSP 4800 - Organizational Training and Development

    3
    Description: Investigates theories of learning and instructional development for the education and training of employees. Topics to include instructional design, implementation, evaluation, and management of training in organizational environments. Trends and careers in training and development and the role of training as a technology implementation strategy, and the trainer as a change agent are emphasized.
  
  • LDSP 4900 - Internship in Leadership and Organizational Administration

    1-3
    Variable Credit Hours 1-3
    Description: Professional unpaid work experience in preparation for employment related to the Leadership and Organizational Administration major. A formal written report documenting experiences, a detailed daily log, and supervisory
    evaluation is required. Regularly scheduled meetings with supervising faculty member will be required.
  
  • LDSP 4990 - Organizational Administration Capstone

    3
    Prerequisite: Completion of 27 hours of upper division credit which has been accepted and applied to the degree requirements for the Leadership major
    Description: This course is the capstone learning experience for the Organizational Administration concentration. It focuses on how organizations formulate, implement, and evaluate strategies. The course is designed to integrate the student’s functional organizational knowledge in the service of completing a strategic analysis of an existing organization or through building a strategic plan for an entrepreneurial venture.

Linguistics

  
  • LING 3030 - International Learning Community

    1
    Prerequisite: Students must be housed in the International Learning Community Residence Hall
    Description: Students will engage in cross-cultural and linguistic activities with other students in the classroom. Activities are related to language learning, study abroad and other international experiences. Pass/Fail grading. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • LING 4010 - History of the English Language

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2330  
    Description: Study of the origins and historical development of the English language, including internal (sounds, syntax, inflections, vocabulary, semantics) and external (political, social, cultural, intellectual, language contact) forces that helped shape the course of development at different periods.
  
  • LING 4020 - History of American English

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2330  
    Description: Study of the history and development of American English from the early colonial period to the present day. Attention will also be given to geographical dialects, social and ethnic dialects, variation within individual speakers, and attitudes about varieties of American English.
  
  • LING 4030 - Introduction to Historical Linguistics

    3
    Prerequisite: LING 4040  
    Description: Study of how and why languages change over time, particularly changes in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics.  Introduction to methods used to investigate these changes, particularly the comparative method and internal reconstruction.  Additional topics:  effects of language contact; genetic/genealogical and internal reconstruction.  Additional topics: effects of language contact; genetic/genealogical classification of languages; insights historical linguistics brings to understanding prehistory.
  
  • LING 4040 - How Language Works

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2330  
    Description: Introduction to how language works with emphasis on phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, including consideration of their application to the teaching of English.  Additional topics include phonemic transcription, word formation strategies, language and the brain, language acquisition, language variation, and language change.
  
  • LING 4050 - English Grammar and Usage

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 , 1020 , 2330  
    Description: Study of the major syntactic structures of standard English, the function of syntactic structures, terminology, and the basic techniques of syntactic analysis. Attention is also given to usage issues associated with prescriptive contemporary grammar in both speech and writing.
  
  • LING 4060 - Survey of Early Germanic Languages

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2330  
    Description: Introduction to characteristic linguistic features of Gothic, Old Norse, Old Saxon, Old English, Old Frisian, Old Low Franconian, Old High German; examination of relationships between members of the early Germanic language family; overview of cultural/historical backgrounds of speakers of these early languages.
  
  • LING 4070 - Language, Culture and Identity

    3
    Prerequisite: LING 4040  
    Description: Students will analyze language based on its social functions-how it lets us organize our society and ourselves.  Students will focus on the construction of cultural identities and the way people use language to position themselves as members of various groups by enacting their ‘own’ identity and that of ‘others.’
  
  • LING 4400 - Teaching Foreign Languages in Secondary School

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 , 1020 , 2330  
    Description: Surveys research-based instructional strategies in secondary foreign language education including contextualizing language instruction, addressing and assessing standards-based language instruction, integrating culture and technology, developing oral and written interpersonal communication, and adapting instruction to diverse learners.  This course requires 5 weeks in Residency I with specific performance assessment requirements.
  
  • LING 4510 - Capstone Seminar in Foreign Languages

    1
    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or SPAN 2020  or GERM 2020  or LATN 2020  or GREK 2020  
    Description: The capstone course is needed for all foreign language majors, including those seeking licensure, so that they might polish their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the target language.  Students will review their studies, and select and edit written coursework for a portfolio.
  
  • LING 4600 - Special Topics in Linguistics


    Variable Credit Hours 3
    Description: Study of a selected topic in linguistics as determined by the instructor.  May be taken twice for credit for maximum of six hours.

Management

  
  • MGT 440I - Management Internship

    1 to 6
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 6
    Prerequisite: BB 1 , GPA of 3.0, and permission of Internship Coordinator
    Description: Designed to provide academic credit for relevant and meaningful experience in preparation for management positions.  Weekly updates, term paper, and satisfactory evaluation by employer/supervisor required for credit.  Grading on a pass/fail basis.
  
  • MGT 481L - Strategic Management Lab

    0
    Corequisite: MGT 4810  
    Description: The lab is a corequisite for all students enrolled in  The lab consists of reviews of all core business concepts.  The Major Field Test will be given in this lab.  The lab is Pass/Fail.
  
  • MGT 1100 - Computers In Business

    3
    Description: An introduction to the use of computers in business. Course highlights computer hardware, software, and concepts and stresses the use of computer systems to solve business problems. Course provides hands-on experience with microcomputer systems and business software.
  
  • MGT 1110 - Introduction to Business

    3
    Description: Business environment, economics and legal foundations of business, human resources, marketing operations, and financial functions of domestic and global business.
  
  • MGT 1200 - Business Information Technology

    3
    Description:  Use of computers to solve business problems and hands-on experience with computer hardware and system and analytical software applications.
  
  • MGT 3001 - Technology for Business

    1
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Description: Introduces the business student to the technology required for success in business.  Focus will be on the application of spreadsheets, databases, and other technologies used in business.
  
  • MGT 3002 - Ethics and Diversity in Business

    1
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Description: This course will emphasize the individual as decision-maker and focus upon ethical issues and dilemmas facing managers in business organizations.  The specific objectives of the course are to raise students’ general awareness of ethical dilemmas at work, to place ethical issues within a management context subject to analysis and decision-making action, and to enhance and improve the ability of students to reason toward a satisfactory resolution of an ethical dilemma.
  
  • MGT 3010 - Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Description: The basic concepts and principles of management and organizational behavior are considered. Within the framework of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, human aspects of management are explored. Some of these aspects are interpersonal relations, group dynamics, power and conflict, motivation, leadership, corporate culture and organizational change.
  
  • MGT 3110 - Organization Behavior and Theory

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1 , MGT 3010  
    Description: An analysis of individual, interpersonal, and group behavior within organizations, as well as the interplay of human, technological, structural, cultural, and environmental factors for the purpose of relating them to the practice of management.
  
  • MGT 3200 - Global Business

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Description: Introduces the history of international business, economic theories of trade, an analysis of the international general environment, the global monetary system, and international organizations.
  
  • MGT 3210 - Human Resource Management

    3
    Prerequisite: MGT 3010 BB 1  
    Description: The staffing function of the organization, including the processes and legal issues of recruitment, selection, training, development, compensation, safety, health, performance appraisal, and retention of personnel.
  
  • MGT 3250 - Business Study Abroad


    Prerequisite: BB 1  and permission of instructor
    Description: This course will provide students in the College of Business with real world international experience in business.  Students will study abroad under the supervision of qualified faculty and will experience the challenges, opportunities, and differences of businesses internationally.
  
  • MGT 3300 - Social, Legal, and Political Environment of Business

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Description: Presentation of law of an expanding social, legal, and political institution, the development and nature of the legal system; business crimes; the law of torts, constitutional limitations of regulatory powers; legislative, judicial, and administrative control of business activity through tax laws, antitrust laws, laws of employment, labor laws, and consumer and debtor protection laws.
  
  • MGT 3310 - Data Analytics and Statistics


    Prerequisite: BB 1 
    Description: The acquisition, organization, and use of data in decision making in business.
  
  • MGT 3320 - Business Law I

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1 , Junior standing, CGPA 2.1
    Description: A study of the legal right and potential liabilities of business people. Included is an introduction to the nature of the legal system, the basic law contracts, the uniform commercial code (sales, commercial paper, secured, transactions), bankruptcy, and agency.
  
  • MGT 3330 - Business Law II

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Description: A study of the legal rights and potential liabilities of business people. Included are the basic legal principles of agency, partnerships, corporations, securities, personal property and bailment, real property, environmental controls, and estates and trusts.
  
  • MGT 3410 - Production Operations Management

    3
    Cross Listed: ENGT 3610  
    Prerequisite: BB 1 , MGT 3310  
    Description: Methods of efficient plant management including production scheduling, inventory control, forecasting, linear programming, transportation, statistical analysis, CPM, PERT, simulation, quality control, work management and maintenance.
  
  • MGT 3610 - Entrepreneurship

    3
    Prerequisite: MGT 3010 BB 1  
    Description: An in-depth study of the entrepreneurial process. Through the development of a business plan and financial projections, the student will gain an understanding of the entrepreneurial process which is critical to success in the small business sector. Emphasis will be placed upon the start-up and the knowledge required in management, finance, and marketing to insure success in a new venture. The impact of technology and the global and diverse workforce will be examined.
  
  • MGT 3630 - Creativity and Ideation

    3
    Description: This course will examine the role of creativity and innovation in business with a particular focus on the management of the creative and innovative process to solve problems and develop new ideas.  Students will explore personal creativity, management practices that enhance or suppress creativity, the relationship between creativity and innovation, and the process of innovation in a business setting.
  
  • MGT 3640 - Business Modeling

    3
    Prerequisite: MGT 3610  
    Description: Students are exposed to the process of business model design in this course.  Activities will provide students with opportunities to examine business models enabling them to have a deeper understanding of the mechanics behind successful business ventures.  Students will design business models for new ventures.
  
  • MGT 4001 - Professional Development Seminar

    1
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Description: Professional development issues of the business student are addressed including written and oral communication skills, resume writing, networking, and interviewing skills.
  
  • MGT 4010 - Evolution of Management Thought

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1 , MGT 3010  
    Description: The development of management theories and practices during the twentieth century. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the primary management schools of thought and their impact upon the modern workplace. The influence of societal forces and world events on the evolution of management thought and principles will also be examined.
  
  • MGT 4090 - Corporate Citizenship

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1 MGT 3010  
    Description: Explores corporate citizenship and how organizations implement strategies to fulfill social responsibility and financial goals.
  
  • MGT 4100 - Management Information System

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Description: Course focuses on the management and effective use of information resources by organizations and individuals in support of decision making. Topics include data communications, system specification and purchase, system development and documentation, and the effects of technological change on individuals and organizations.
  
  • MGT 4110 - International Management

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1 MGT 3010  
    Description: A critical investigation of cultural aspects of living and engaging in business in non-U.S. locations. Major topics include individual and group behavior within the cultures, environments, and infrastructures of various countries in which the increasing globalization of business enterprise requires sensitivity and adaptation of Americans in business. Term paper required.
  
  • MGT 4500 - Business and Economic Forecasting

    3
    Prerequisite: MGT 3410  
    Description: Factors contributing to business fluctuations and description of the features of U. S. cycles, alternative models of business cycles, basic economic indices and indicators, and economitrics models and forecasting techniques.
  
  • MGT 4640 - Venturing

    3
    Prerequisite: MGT 3610 3630 3640  
    Description: The student will participate in a culminating event that brings together the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of entrepreneurship studies.  Students will receive a hands-on experience through which they will develop and present a complete business plan.  A juried business plan competition provides student teams a showcase for their business plans and exposure to potential backers.
  
  • MGT 4810 - Strategic Management

    3
    Prerequisite: BB 1  
    Corequisite: MGT 481L  
    Description: Capstone course encompassing analysis of the dynamic interplay of threats and opportunities in corporations’ external environments with strengths and weaknesses in corporations’ internal environments that affect corporate decision making about long-term performance. Teamwork, written reports, and team presentation may be required. Analytical conclusions to be supported with approved sources.
  
  • MGT 4900 - Special Problems in Management

    1 to 6
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 6
    Prerequisite: MGT 3010  with a grade of “C” or higher, BB 1  and permission of Chair
    Description: Application of the scientific method to business problems which are of interest to both faculty and students, and are academically relevant.

Management Technology

  
  • MT 1000 - Introduction to Business Environment

    3
    Description: Complex set of interrelationship between the business organization and its environment. Dimensions of work-related experiences, behavioral problems encountered and issues involved in business/society relationships, and current assessment of the role that business plays within a changing society.
  
  • MT 1010 - Mathematics of Drugs and Solutions

    2
    Description: Fundamental mathematical skills to calculate drug dosage, fractional and decimal arithmetic, and solving for an unknown in a proportion.
  
  • MT 1050 - Industrial Mathematics

    3
    Description: Common and decimal fractions; percentages; ratio and proportion; algebra; areas and volumes; metric measure; graphs; geometrical constructions; trigonometry; work and power; and speed ratios of pulleys and gears.
  
  • MT 2010 - Accounting Survey

    3
    Description: Concepts and principles of accounting: accrual accounting, the accounting cycle, financial statements, and the capital structures of sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations.
  
  • MT 2030 - Marketing Survey

    3
    Description: Basic framework and facts of marketing to include marketing research, advertising, direct and indirect selling and distribution, methods of pricing, warehousing, sales control, sales promotion, with continual emphasis on the consumer, competition, and governmental regulations.
  
  • MT 2050 - Principles of Management

    3
    Description: Organizational management with emphasis on various models and functions. Concepts of the management functions of planning, organizing, and controlling with an emphasis on behavioral science concepts as applied to managing people in organizations.
  
  • MT 2100 - Mathematics for Management

    3
    Description: Designed primarily for students who are planning to enter the field of business. Arithmetic fundamentals, basic principles of algebra, percentage, discounts, simple and compound interest, annuities, etc., and their application to various phases of business.
  
  • MT 2110 - Business Statistics

    3
    Prerequisite: MT 2100 , MATH 1110  or permission of instructor
    Description: Methods of gathering and analyzing statistical data by using the process of statistical reasoning; probability and distribution; correlation and regression; expected value; network analysis; queuing theory; economic order quantity; and linear programming. Does not meet the Liberal Arts core requirement for mathematics.
  
  • MT 2120 - Statistical Process Control

    3
    Description: Basic principles and techniques of quality control and its applications to the manufacturing process, process control, sampling inspections, reports and records based on statistical analysis.
 

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