Management and Organizational Behavior Courses

Surveys a broad range of financial techniques applied to business and organizational problems. Emphasizes understanding rather than mathematical rigor. Stresses interpretation and analysis of problems. Credit cannot be earned in both ACCT 5100 and ACCT 5501.

The goal for this course is to prepare students to be more effective users of quantitative information, as well as to avoid the many potential pitfalls from the misuse of statistical methods. The emphasis is on understanding what a previously obtained data set implies and, if appropriate, to develop meaningful forecasts with a reasonable sense of confidence. Specific topics include data analysis and statistical description, sampling and statistical inference, time series and regression analysis.

Covers the basic theory and application of administration and management. Emphasizes organizational behavior, including problems of motivation, leadership, organizational design and organization culture. Credit cannot be earned in both MNGT 5101 and MNGT 6101.

Considers the theory and practice of organizational change and organization development. Discusses analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of change programs. Covers the learning process, OD interventions, employee participation, monitoring success, reinforcement, and ethical issues.

Develops a knowledge of team building, its theoretical basis, and its strengths and weaknesses as an organization development (OD) intervention. Includes the application of team building in organizational performance.

Covers the concepts, models and philosophy of process consultation and its role in organization development. Emphasizes the application of this key activity in consulting to organizations, groups and individuals. Presented in a context useful to consultants and managers alike.

Covers alternative methods of research design for organization studies. Emphasizes academic and practitioner research issues, and skill building in the logic and practice of organizational research. Includes qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, analysis and report writing.

Examines and analyzes organization development (OD) values and their relationship with national and cultural values globally. Consists of an overview and case studies involving application and adaptation of management and OD practices to local situations differing by organization and national culture.

Introduction to strategic human resource management. Covers the relationship of business and HR planning and the changing character of the workforce. Provides systemic overview of recruiting, training, compensation, and diversity, inclusion, legal issues, and employee relations.
Prerequisite: MNGT 5101 or waived, or MNGT 6101.

Reviews paradigms of leadership in a global environment. Introduces and applies principles for ethical decision-making in business situations. Assesses student’s leadership capacities and responsibilities in challenging situations.

The art and science of project management as applied to a variety of business and technology settings. Discusses how to initiate, plan, execute and control, and close projects within budget and on schedule. This course emphasizes planning, while introducing project management fundamentals and principles from the standpoint of the project manager who must plan, organize, execute, and monitor and control non-operational activities to deliver projects on-time, under-budget and within performance objectives. Topics include organization and charters; scope and work breakdown structures; project life cycles, responsibility matrixes; as well as. planning and control methods such as PERT/CPM, Gantt charts, and earned value.

Effective communication is essential for navigating and leading organizational change. This course explores the role of communication in change processes, examining common organizational approaches and responses to change messaging. Using a human-centered perspective, students will learn to develop, implement, and assess change communication strategies across various contexts. Through case studies, applied projects, and analytical frameworks, students will gain the skills needed to craft effective messaging that supports successful organizational transformation.

The art and science of project management as applied to a variety of business and technology settings. Discusses how to initiate, plan, execute and control, and close projects within budget and on schedule. This course emphasizes planning, while introducing project management fundamentals and principles from the standpoint of the project manager who must plan, organize, execute, and monitor and control non-operational activities to deliver projects on-time, under-budget and within performance objectives. Topics include organization and charters; scope and work breakdown structures; project life cycles, responsibility matrixes; as well as. planning and control methods such as PERT/CPM, Gantt charts, and earned value.

This course highlights the importance of project managers understanding and applying project management tools and techniques to develop and manage project cost, schedule and financial plans. Topics include the software application, MS Project, project cost and benefit estimation; project financial analysis; budgeting; resource allocation; project metrics; and project cost and schedule control using earned value management systems. Attention will also be given to risk and contract and procurement management as students select and complete a course project that integrates project management components.

Prerequisite: MNGT 6601.

This course examines current topics in project management, and provides a comprehensive review of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guide. Topics include global project management, leadership, virtual teams and project information systems. In addition, PMI’s Project Management framework, which includes the 10 knowledge areas, 5 process groups and 49 processes are covered in preparation for the Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) ® certification exam, administered by the Project Management Institute.

Prerequisite: MNGT 6601, MNGT 6602.

Covers the basic theory and application of administration and management. Emphasizes organizational behavior, including problems of motivation, leadership, organizational design and organization culture. Credit cannot be earned in both MNGT 5101 and MNGT 6101.

Covers the basic theory and application of administration and management. Emphasizes organizational behavior, including problems of motivation, leadership, organizational design and organization culture. Credit cannot be earned in both MNGT 5101 and MNGT 6101.

Introduces students to the theory, practice, and current trend of brand and marketing management. Students explore consumer behavior, market research, new product development, pricing, distribution, and promotional considerations. Learn current marketing principles and practices applied in various industries. Includes discussion of the emerging role and impact of big data, data mining, text mining, and artificial intelligence on marketing automation and brand management. Analyze business cases to appreciate the successes and failures of major brands.
Prerequisite: BALT 5101 or waived.

First half of course focuses on certification, either obtaining, becoming familiar with or refreshing Google Adwords and SEO certifications. First half also covers pay per click advertising in social channels (students who already have adwords certification can focus on social pay per click). Second half focuses on participation on live campaigns and gaining advanced experience. Includes discussion of the emerging role and impact of artificial intelligence on pay per click automation.

Prerequisite: MKTG 6101.

First half of course focuses on certification, either obtaining, becoming familiar with or refreshing Hubspot and Google Analytics certifications (students who already have these certifications can focus on marketing automation). Second half focuses on participation on live campaigns and gaining advanced experience. Includes discussion of the emerging role and impact of artificial intelligence on marketing automation

Prerequisite: MKTG 6101, MKTG 6102.

Considers the theory and practice of organizational change and organization development. Discusses analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of change programs. Covers the learning process, OD interventions, employee participation, monitoring success, reinforcement, and ethical issues.

Develops a knowledge of team building, its theoretical basis, and its strengths and weaknesses as an organization development (OD) intervention. Includes the application of team building in organizational performance.

Covers the concepts, models and philosophy of process consultation and its role in organization development. Emphasizes the application of this key activity in consulting to organizations, groups and individuals. Presented in a context useful to consultants and managers alike.

Introduction to strategic human resource management. Covers the relationship of business and HR planning and the changing character of the workforce. Provides systemic overview of recruiting, training, compensation, and diversity, inclusion, legal issues, and employee relations.
Prerequisite: MNGT 5101 or waived, or MNGT 6101.

Reviews paradigms of leadership in a global environment. Introduces and applies principles for ethical decision-making in business situations. Assesses student’s leadership capacities and responsibilities in challenging situations.

This course explores how data and information systems can be utilized to drive effective operations, improved decision-making and create strategic advantages in organizations. Reviews information lifecycle components of data collection, analysis, and interpretation as well as the development of measurement systems for strategic goals. Specific focus is placed on change management techniques for successful technology adoption. Includes an introduction to common business intelligence tools as well as a hands-on experience in report building. Cross-listed as MIS 6677.