Course Descriptions
Business and Management
MGT1100 Business Environment (3)
A global perspective and a broad conceptual overview of the business system as it is now. This survey course is designed to stimulate curiosity about the world of business, to enhance awareness of the globalization and diversity of business, and to develop the student’s ability to think critically about social and ethical situations that might be encountered. Specific topics include entrepreneurship, product development, marketing, review and analysis of basic financial data, and human resource management.
MGT2130 Legal Environment of Business (3)
Examines laws and regulations affecting the business enterprise. Topics include a study of the U.S. legal system, ethical issues in the legal system, torts, contracts, environmental regulations, brief overview of the uniform commercial code, antitrust regulations, and product liability issues.
MGT2201 Financial Accounting (3)
A study of financial accounting concepts and techniques essential to the management of a business enterprise. Topics include analysis and recording of financial transactions, accounting valuation and allocation techniques, and the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Computerized accounting will also be introduced. Must be taken with MGT2201L.
MGT2201L Financial Accounting Lab (1)
Bookkeeping and accounting processes are completed using a computer applications program to reinforce the concepts and practices of financial accounting. Must be taken with MGT2201.
MGT2202 Managerial Accounting (3)
A study of managerial accounting and financial control. Topics include product costing, budgetary controls, inventory valuation methods and analysis, use of ratio analysis, and basic income tax planning. Computerized accounting and spreadsheet analysis will be emphasized. Must be taken with MGT2202L. Prerequisite: MGT2201.
MGT2202L Managerial Accounting Lab (1)
Managerial accounting analyses are completed using the Excel spreadsheet program to reinforce the concepts and practices of managerial accounting. (Must be taken with MGT2202).
MGT2300 Micro-Economics (3)
Provides a foundation course for study of economic theory that pertains to the business firm and the consumer. Such topics as supply and demand, analysis of competition, monopoly, and other market structures, the price system, allocation of labor and other resources, income distribution, the public sector, and comparative economic systems are examined.
MGT2310 Macro-Economics (3)
A study of the structure and functioning of the national economy. Topics include economic growth, inflation, unemployment,, fiscal and monetary policy, economic welfare, money and the banking system, international trade, exchange rates, and trade restrictions.
MGT3100 Principles of Management (3)
The basic management principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling are analyzed to provide a practical working approach to the operation of an organization. Topics studied include ethical issues, improving managerial effectiveness and decision making, and an overview of international management issues.
MGT3110 Conflict Management (3)
The effective management and resolution of interpersonal and intergroup conflict. Emphasis is given to the attitude and behavior of leaders, and the stress and tension generated, and the covert and overt reactions of individuals and groups to conflict. Specific techniques for conflict resolution will be reviewed.
MGT3130 Management of Non-Profit Organizations (3)
A study of the peculiar management requirements for non-profit organizations including the importance of organizational mission, fundraising, fund accounting, managing volunteer workers, and unique legal and tax aspects.
MGT3140 Human Resource Management (3)
Discussion and study of the personnel function. Emphasis is placed on management’s responsibilities for selection, development, motivation, task definition, conflict resolution, managing change, and effective utilization of personnel. Specific human resource management issues include impact of downsizing, harassment issues, and employment regulations.
MGT3170 Business Ethics
This course covers the primary schools of normative ethical theory (divine command, utilitarianism, rights, etc.) and identifies typical ethical dilemmas in business and management (advertising claims, discrimination, product safety, etc.). The core of the course requires students to apply theoretical perspectives to specific ethical dilemmas to arrive at alternative choices and supportable decisions. There is an emphasis on Christian approaches to ethical decision-making.
MGT3500 Management Information Systems (3)
Studies of information systems as composed of information technologies, organizations, and people. Emphasis is placed on the broader concepts of information systems and literacy rather than computer systems and literacy. Develops the ability to envision, design, and evaluate computer based solutions to problems found in business, teaches the use of emerging hardware and software, and provides critical thinking and problem solving skills for understanding information systems concepts applied in any profession.
MGT4115 Strategic Management (3)
Examines the relationship of policy and organizational controls in the development and execution of strategic plans. The administrative processes, ethical-legal-economic implications of business decisions, international applications, and the organization’s theory and policy formulation method as they impact tactics are studied. Attention is given to both individual and team efforts. Prerequisite: MGT4400.
MGT4120 Management for Small Business (3)
Studies the fundamental principles governing the initiation and operation of the small business. Emphasis will be placed on entrepreneurship, problem solving, management of personnel, marketing, and financing a small business.
MGT4130 International Management (3)
Discusses the issues facing multi-national and international managers. Issues such as management and leadership styles, cross-cultural issues, business methods, and communication techniques and their impact on a manager's performance are examined.
MGT4190 Current Issues in Management (3)
Provides an in depth analysis of selected issues in management. Emphasis is placed on individual research, team projects and group presentations.
MGT4215 Business and Prosperity
The basic premise of this course is that business can and should make contributions to society’s welfare while, and even as a result of, pursuing profit. The specific areas of opportunity covered in the course are international economic development, resource sustainability, globalization, and corporate social responsibility. The impact of government regulation in each of these areas is also perspective that is possible and desirable for business to do good while doing well.
MGT4310 Financial Management (3)
Financial Management deals with financial decision making by modern businesses, including the analytical tools and concepts necessary for an evaluation of decisions such as cash management, assessment of financial performance, long-term investment decisions, asset valuation, and management of working capital.
MGT4400 Marketing (3)
Explores the role of marketing from the consumer, economic, legal, political, ethical, and social responsibility perspectives. Examines the effective promotion of goods and services both domestically and internationally. Investigates the impact of pricing, distribution techniques, and brand image.
MGT4500 Statistics for Management (3)
Examines statistical methods used in reaching quantitative decisions in business, including methods for organizing, summarizing, and presenting masses of data in terms of central tendency and dispersion. Inferential statistical techniques include basic probability concepts, probability distributions, sampling and estimation, correlation, regression and analysis of variance.
MGT4800 Management Internship (3)
The student works as a supervised intern in an organization related to his/her interest. Supervision is provided by the faculty and cooperating agency.
MGT4810 Management Teaching Assistant (1-3)
Student will assist with tasks and projects assigned by the instructor of record for each course. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing with instructor's approval.
MGT4920 Directed Study in Management (3)
Directed study based on guided reading and independent study. Written and oral reports in areas not previously covered in the student’s program are arranged with the instructor.
