Management Area of Emphasis
9 hours (3 classes) + 6 hours (2 classes) electives
In today's highly competitive global environment, a premium will be placed on skilled managers who know how to motivate and lead people. This area of emphasis addresses these issues and other contemporary issues in management. Additionally, the changing roles of managers and leaders at management levels within the organization are explored. The Management Emphasis also focuses on the development and maintenance of effective relationships between employers and employees.
Students pursuing the Management emphasis complete nine semester hours in the Management area of emphasis beyond the Core Courses plus 6 hours selected from other Areas of Emphasis.
Choose only THREE of the following courses:
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Choose 6 hours (2 classes) from other Areas of Emphasis:
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Course Descriptions
MGMT 610-3.0; Development of Groups and Organizations
An introductory study of the dynamics involved in managing and facilitating change in groups and organizations by application of behavioral science knowledge. Emphasis is placed on both cognitive and experiential learning.
MGMT 620-3.0; Managing Organization Development, Change, and Transformation
In an environment of dynamic, non-stop change and ever increasing competition, the organizations that have the best skills in developing healthy, high performance organizations and managing change will have a significant competitive advantage. The problem is that few people are trained in these important skills. Those who are can significantly increase their value to organizations. This is an applied course that provides sound theory and practical training in how to successfully manage change, develop high performing individuals, teams, and organizations, and transform organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT 600.
MGMT 630-3.0; Contemporary Human Resources Management
Presents an overview of contemporary human resource management. Topics include job analysis, staffing, performance appraisal and development, training, compensation, career planning, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, and ethics. Application of human resource management principles is emphasized through discussion and cases and exercises.
MGMT 640-3.0; Legal and Social Issues in Human Resources Management
Examines the profusion of legal, social, and ethical issues confronting human resource managers, though the course is appropriate for all majors. Emphasis is on equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and safety and health. Other topics include sexual harassment, drug testing programs, employing the disabled, employee privacy rights, wrongful termination, and honesty testing. Application of principles are emphasized with in-class cases and exercises. The overall objective for the course is to explain how organizations can manage employees legally and ethically, while still maintaining a productive work force.
NOTE: MBA 600-level electives are offered on a 2-year cycle. To see when courses will be offered, please view our Long Range Campus Schedule.
