MGMT — Management: Catalog Entries

10 catalog course(s) on file. Undergraduate courses are numbered 100–499; graduate courses 500–699. See the department page for faculty and program information.

MGMT 101 — Introduction to Business(3 cr.)

Overview of the functional areas of business, including marketing, finance, operations, and management. Students examine how organizations create and capture value in competitive markets. Case studies introduce foundational business vocabulary and concepts.

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MGMT 210 — Principles of Management(3 cr.)

Introduction to the theory and practice of managing people and organizations. Topics include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within a variety of organizational structures. Emphasis is placed on decision-making frameworks used by practicing managers.

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MGMT 250 — Organizational Behavior(3 cr.)

Examination of individual and group behavior within organizations, including motivation, communication, and team dynamics. Students apply behavioral theory to real workplace scenarios through case analysis. Emerging research on remote and hybrid work environments is incorporated.

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 210

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MGMT 320 — Human Resource Management(3 cr.)

Study of recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and compensation systems within organizations. Legal and ethical considerations in employment practices are examined in depth. Students analyze current HR challenges facing employers.

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 210

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MGMT 335 — Operations Management(3 cr.)

Introduction to the design and control of production and service operations, including quality management and supply chain coordination. Quantitative tools for forecasting and process improvement are applied to case studies. Emphasis is placed on efficiency and continuous improvement.

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 210

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MGMT 360 — Business Ethics(3 cr.)

Exploration of ethical theory as applied to corporate decision-making, governance, and social responsibility. Students debate contemporary case studies involving conflicts of interest and stakeholder obligations. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal framework for ethical leadership.

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MGMT 410 — Strategic Management(3 cr.)

Capstone-oriented study of competitive strategy formulation and implementation across industries. Students integrate knowledge from prior coursework to analyze corporate strategy using case studies and simulations. Emphasis is placed on strategic decision-making under uncertainty.

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 320 and MGMT 335

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MGMT 495 — Management Capstone(3 cr.)

Culminating course requiring students to complete a comprehensive consulting project for a real organization. Teams present strategic recommendations to faculty and industry evaluators. Serves as the senior capstone for the management major.

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing

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MGMT 520 — Organizational Leadership(3 cr.)

Graduate-level study of leadership theory and practice, including transformational and adaptive leadership models. Students assess their own leadership style through structured self-reflection and peer feedback. Designed for students in the MBA program.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to MBA program

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MGMT 610 — Advanced Strategic Management(3 cr.)

Graduate seminar on advanced frameworks for competitive analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and global strategy. Students conduct an in-depth strategic audit of an existing firm. Discussion draws heavily on current business press and research articles.

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 520

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