Management

MGT 105

Principles of Management - 3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the principles of management and their application in public and private, profit

and non-profit organizations. The areas of employee motivation, group behavior, leadership, strategic planning, organizational design, and career opportunities represent a variety of subjects presented and discussed in the course. Emphasis is on the research and techniques available to assist in the development of requisite management skills.

 

MGT 131

Introduction to Sport Management - 3 Credits

This introductory course provides an overview of the sports industry, career opportunities within it, and the roles

of professional and skilled personnel within sports organizations.

Prerequisite: MGT105.

 

MGT 201

Human Resource Management - 3 Credits

This course is a presentation, analysis, and discussion of the specific functions of an organization’s Human Resources

Department including the human relations knowledge and skills vital to the success of any manager. The standards of performance that are expected of the manager, the subordinate, and the organization are stressed. Emphasis is on the supportive relationship between employees and their organization. A number of contemporary and controversial issues are discussed.

Prerequisite: MGT105.

 

MGT221

Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation - 3 Credits

This course will focus on exploring and creating new venture ideas. Participants will study characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and will learn how to identify and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities. The emphasis will be on creativity and innovation in new venture creation. This course also will provide an introduction to the basic business skills needed to start up and establish new entrepreneurial ventures.

 

MGT 231

Sports Media and Marketing - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the basic principles of media and marketing and their application to professional and amateur sports. Topics of discussion include public relations, modes of sports information and media, strategic marketing planning, promotional techniques, sport consumer behavior, and sponsorship/fund-raising methods.

Prerequisite: MGT131, MKT101.

 

MGT 303

Labor/Management Relations - 3 Credits

This course is an introduction to labor/ management relations. It acquaints students with current problems encountered by management in the negotiation and administration of labor relation agreements.

Prerequisite: MGT201.

 

MGT305

Managing a Diverse Workplace - 3 Credits

This course focuses on a variety of topics related to meeting the demands of an increasingly diverse workplace. Students will explore the difference among Affirmative Action, valuing diversity, and managing diversity. Characteristics of diverse populations, including ethnic minorities, gender issues, older workers, workers with

disabilities, and foreign workers will be studied. Students will learn strategies for implementing diversity and building cooperation and trust among diverse work groups.

Prerequisite: MGT201

 

MGT 306

Small Business Management - 3 Credits

This course presents the concepts and the skills needed to set up, operate, and control a small business. The development of a business plan is integral to the course.

Prerequisite: MGT 221 or permission of the instructor.

 

MGT 307

Compensation and Benefits - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the strategic choices in managing compensation. Major compensation issues are discussed in the context of current theory, research, and practice. Students will explore the issues that influence the determination of compensation and benefits in an organization, the design of the various forms of compensation and benefits, and how organizations manage the compensation system.

Prerequisite: MGT201

 

MGT 308

Training and Development - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the role of training and employee development in organizations. It acquaints students with current theory on learning and program design, training methods and evaluation, e-learning and the use of technology in training, and the relationship of training to career management.

Prerequisite: MGT201

 

MGT 310

Total Quality Management - 3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the principles of total quality management and their application in public and private, profit and non-profit organizations. TQM is the pursuit of quality by all employees throughout every function and every level of an organization.

Prerequisite: MGT105, MAT220. ACC211 is recommended.

 

MGT 325

Business and Society - 3 Credits

This course is a study of how business functions in, reacts to, and affects its social environment. It reviews the past role and projects the future role of business in such areas as equal employment opportunity, the quality of work life, environmental issues, consumerism, government relations, and multinational operations. Emphasis is on the long-range effect of business decisions on both business and society.

Prerequisite: MGT201.

 

MGT 331

Sports Facility and Event Management - 3 Credits

This class offers a comprehensive study of the operational, financial, and personnel management of sporting events and facilities, such as fitness centers, university athletic facilities, multi-purpose sports athletic clubs, specialized athletic facilities (i.e., ice rinks, country clubs, racquetball and tennis clubs), and arenas (i.e., coliseums and stadiums).

Prerequisite: MGT231.

 

MGT 347

Systems Management - 3 Credits

This course introduces the systems approach to management with a view towards the entire range of managerial responsibilities associated with achieving effective performance from a “learning” organization. Management

simulations and short cases applying systems tools reinforce systems theory.

Prerequisite: MGT105, CIS112

 

MGT 350

Public Management - 3 Credits

This course studies the management of public organizations/government at the local, state, and federal levels.

Emphasis is on the transferability of traditional business management skills to the public sector. There is discussion

of evolving career opportunities with emphasis on the variety of educational programs in public management.

Prerequisite: MGT105.

 

MGT 405

Organizational Behavior - 3 Credits

This is a study of individual and small group behavior in organizations and the interpretation of this behavior in the

context of the managerial environment. The nature of such concepts as influence, power and control, attitudes,

communication, conflict, and interpersonal relations is explored to provide understanding of the dynamics of group behavior.

Prerequisite: MGT105.

 

MGT408

Organizational Theory and Development - 3 Credits

This course examines the nature and problems of organizational design, development, and change in complex organizations. The application of organizational theories in the treatment of technological, economic, and behavioral problems confronted by the practicing manager is examined. Theories of organizational growth, change, and development and their impact on organizational outcomes are explored.

Prerequisite: MGT105.

 

MGT 411

Seminar in Human Resource Management - 3 Credits

This course provides a discussion and analysis of the current issues and problems challenging individuals responsible for the effective management of an organization’s human resources. Research by students in areas of personal interest is the basis for class discussions. These discussions seek to explore all points of view associated with these often controversial areas.

Prerequisite: MGT201.


 

MGT 416

Managing a Growing Business - 3 Credits

This course examines the challenges of building and managing a firm after startup and through reasonable maturity. Included are issues such as cash management, strategic planning for growth, leadership and team development, revenue growth, business valuation, succession planning and harvesting. Through case studies of actual growing businesses, readings, video cases and guest speakers, students apply business knowledge and skills to the problems and opportunities facing firms at different stages of growth and development.

Prerequisite: MGT306.

 

MGT 431

Seminar in Sport Management - 3 Credits Seminar discussions combine the fundamental principles of sport management discussed in earlier courses (leadership and management styles, media and marketing, promotions

facility management, and financial planning) with the practical knowledge gained from the sport management

internship. The structure of the seminar is an open forum in which students analyze current events and case studies of real and actual organizations in the sports industry.

Prerequisite: MGT331.

 

MGT 432

Sport Management Internship - 3 Credits

The 15-week sports management internship provides valuable work experience for the student planning to enter the sports industry. The site supervisor will serve as a mentor to the student throughout the internship. The student is required to participate in the daily management and operations at the assigned site for a minimum of 10 hours per week. A project completed by the end of the 15 weeks, and a written evaluation by the site supervisor, are required for the successful completion of the internship.

Prerequisite: MGT331.

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MGT435

Independent Study in Management 1-- 3 Credits

This course offers the opportunity to do independent research in Management under the direction of a faculty mentor.

Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Management program.

 

MGT 450

Seminar in Management - 3 Credits

This course provides an opportunity for students to do in-depth research on a topic of individual interest in management. The seminar format facilitates an exchange of ideas among the participants in the selection,

development, and discussion of each topic. Frequent meetings between students and instructor serve to focus

and to direct the effort of each student.

Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Management program.