Management (Mgmt)

Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with a Major in Human Resource Management
Four Year Plan - B.B.A with a Major in Management
Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with a Major in Operations and Supply Chain Management 
Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with Major in Airport Management
Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with Major in Aviation Management

Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with Major in Human Resource Management

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredits
MATH 103
College Algebra
or Applied Calculus I
or Calculus I
3
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
Essential Studies: Fine Arts 3
Essential Studies: Social Science (PSYC 111 Recommended) 3
Essential Studies: Diversity of Human Experience 3
 Credits15
Spring
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Essential Studies: Lab Science 4
Essential Studies: Oral Communication 3
Essential Studies: Fine Arts or Humanities 3
 Credits16
Sophomore Year
Fall
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I 3
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Essential Studies: Humanities 3
ISBA 217 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems 3
Free Elective 2-3
 Credits14-15
Spring
ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II 3
ECON 210 Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics 3
MGMT 300 Principles of Management 3
Essential Studies: Analyzing Worldviews 3
Essential Studies: Advanced Communication 3
 Credits15
Junior Year
Fall
MGMT 301 Operations Management 3
MGMT 302 Human Resource Management 3
MRKT 305 Marketing Foundations 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective: (ACCT 315 Business Law Recommended) 3
 Credits15
Spring
FIN 310 Principles of Financial Management 3
MGMT 310 Organizational Behavior 3
MGMT 400 Organizational Theory and Analysis 3
Free Elective 6
 Credits15
Senior Year
Fall
MGMT 412 Training and Development 3
MGMT 407 Wage and Salary Administration 3
Human Resource Management Elective (any management or leadership prefix course) 3
Free Elective 6
 Credits15
Spring
MGMT 408 Performance Management and Human Resource Management Issues 3
MGMT 410 Staffing: Recruitment and Selection 3
MGMT 475 Strategic Management 3
Free Elective 6
 Credits15
 Total Credits120-121

Students must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 120. Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.


Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with Major in Management

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredits
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
MATH 103
College Algebra
or Applied Calculus I
or Calculus I
3
Essential Studies: Fine Arts 3
Essential Studies: Social Science (e.g., LEAD 101) 3
Free Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Essential Studies: Oral Communication 3
Essential Studies: Lab Science 4
Free Elective 2-3
 Credits15-16
Sophomore Year
Fall
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I 3
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 210 Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics 3
Essentials Studies: Humanities 3
ISBA 217 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems 3
 Credits15
Spring
ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II 3
MGMT 300 Principles of Management 3
MRKT 305 Marketing Foundations 3
Essential Studies: Fine Arts or Humanities 3
Essential Studies: Diversity of Human Experience 3
 Credits15
Junior Year
Fall
MGMT 301 Operations Management 3
MGMT 302 Human Resource Management 3
Essential Studies: Analyzing Worldviews 3
Essential Studies: Advanced Communication 3
Free Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
ACCT 315 Business Law I 3
MGMT 309 Quantitative Methods for Managers 3
Free Elective 9
 Credits15
Senior Year
Fall
FIN 310 Principles of Financial Management 3
MGMT 310 Organizational Behavior 3
Free Elective 6
MGMT 400 Organizational Theory and Analysis 3
 Credits15
Spring
MGMT 475 Strategic Management 3
MGMT Elective 3
Free Electives 9
 Credits15
 Total Credits120-121

You must complete enough free electives to bring total credit hours up to 120.

Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.

Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with Major in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredits
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
MATH 103
College Algebra
or Applied Calculus I
or Calculus I
3
Essential Studies: Fine Arts/Humanities 3
Essential Studies: Social Science 3
Essential Studies: Diversity of Human Experience 3
 Credits15
Spring
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Essential Studies: Oral Communication (e.g. COMM 110) 3
Essential Studies: Humanities 3
Essential Studies: Lab Science 4
 Credits16
Sophomore Year
Fall
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I 3
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 210 Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics 3
Essential Studies: Fine Arts 3
ISBA 217 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems 3
 Credits15
Spring
ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II 3
MGMT 300 Principles of Management 3
Essential Studies: Analyzing Worldviews 3
Essential Studies: Advanced Communication 3
Free Elective 3
 Credits15
Junior Year
Fall
ACCT 315 Business Law I 3
FIN 310 Principles of Financial Management 3
MRKT 305 Marketing Foundations 3
Free Elective 3
MGMT 301 Operations Management 3
 Credits15
Spring
MGMT 309 Quantitative Methods for Managers 3
MGMT 372 Fundamentals of Project Management 3
Operations and Supply Chain Management Elective 3
Free Elective 6
 Credits15
Senior Year
Fall
MGMT 431 Supply Chain Management 3
MGMT 475 Strategic Management 3
Operations and Supply Chain Management Elective 3
Free Elective 3
MGMT 332 Purchasing 3
 Credits15
Spring
MGMT 432 Supplier Relationship Management 3
MGMT 433 Logistics in the Supply Chain 3
Operations and Supply Chain Management Elective 3
Free Elective 5-6
 Credits14-15
 Total Credits120-121

Students must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 120. Every student must fulfill all University, College, Departmental and Essential Studies requirements.  Some Essential Studies "Special Emphasis" courses may be used to fulfill an essential studies breadth of knowledge requirement also (e.g. HIST 104 -- US History, may count toward the Diversity of Human Experience special emphasis requirement as well as the Humanities breadth of knowledge requirement).  Careful planning may facilitate the completion of a second major or a minor in addition to this major -- within or close to 4 years of study!

Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with Major in Airport Management

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredits
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
MATH 103
College Algebra
or Applied Calculus I
or Calculus I
3-4
AVIT 100 Aviation Orientation 1
Essential Studies: Fine Arts or Humanities 3
Essential Studies: Diveristy of Human Experience 3
Essential Studies: Social Science (e.g.LEAD 101) 3
 Credits16-17
Spring
AVIT 102 Introduction to Aviation 5
AVIT 103 Introduction to Air Traffic Management 2
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
Essential Studies: Lab Science: Atsc. 110/110L Meteorology 4
Free Elective 1
 Credits15
Sophomore Year
Fall
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I 3
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
AVIT 208 Aviation Safety 3
Essential Studies: Oral Communication 3
AVIT 250 Human Factors 2
 
Free Elective 1
 Credits15
Spring
ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II 3
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 210 Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics 3
GEOL 103 Introduction to Environmental Issues 3
ISBA 217 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems 3
 Credits15
Junior Year
Fall
MRKT 305 Marketing Foundations 3
MGMT 300 Principles of Management 3
AVIT 311 Safety Management System (SMS) 3
Essential Studies: Analyzing Worldviews 3
ISBA 305 End-User Applications 3
 Credits15
Spring
MGMT 301 Operations Management 3
MGMT 302 Human Resource Management 3
FIN 310 Principles of Financial Management 3
AVIT 405
Airline Operations and Management
or General Aviation Operations and Management
3
GEOG 474 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2
GEOG 474L GIS Laboratory 1
 Credits15
Senior Year
Fall
AVIT 402 Airport Planning and Administration 3
AVIT 403 Aerospace Law 3
MGMT 310 Organizational Behavior 3
MGMT 475 Strategic Management 3
Essential Studies: Humanities 3
 Credits15
Spring
ACCT 315 Business Law I 3
AVIT 442 Airport Operations and Administration 3
AVIT 485 Aviation Senior Capstone (advanced communication) 3
Free Elective 2
Essential Studies: Fine Arts 3
 Credits14
 Total Credits120-121

Students must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 120. Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.

Four Year Plan - B.B.A. with Major in Aviation Management

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterCredits
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
MATH 103
College Algebra
or Applied Calculus I
or Calculus I
3
AVIT 102 Introduction to Aviation 5
AVIT 100 Aviation Orientation 1
ATSC 110
110L
Meteorology I
and Meteorology I Laboratory
4
 Credits16
Second Semester
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
AVIT 103 Introduction to Air Traffic Management 2
AVIT 208 Aviation Safety 3
AVIT 221 Basic Attitude Instrument Flying 3
Essential Studies: Social Science 3
 Credits17
Second Year
First Semester
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I 3
AVIT 222 IFR Regulations and Procedures 3
Essential Studies: Oral Communication 3
Essential Studies: Fine Arts 3
 Credits15
Second Semester
ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II 3
ISBA 217 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems 3
ECON 210 Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics 3
AVIT 250 Human Factors 2
AVIT 323 Aerodynamics - Airplanes 3
AVIT 324 Aircraft Systems 3
 Credits17
Third Year
First Semester
MGMT 300 Principles of Management 3
AVIT 325 Multi-Engine Systems and Procedures 2
Essential Studies: Humanities 3
Essential Studies:Analyzing Worldviews 3
FIN 310 Principles of Financial Management 3
 Credits14
Second Semester
ATSC 231 Aviation Meteorology 4
MRKT 305 Marketing Foundations 3
ACCT 315 Business Law I 3
MGMT 301 Operations Management 3
Essential Studies: Humanities or Fine Arts 3
 Credits16
Fourth Year
First Semester
AVIT 402
Airport Planning and Administration
or Airline Operations and Management
or General Aviation Operations and Management
3
AVIT 403 Aerospace Law 3
MGMT 310 Organizational Behavior 3
Essential Studies: Diversity of Human Experience 3
 Credits12
Second Semester
MGMT 302 Human Resource Management 3
AVIT 485 Aviation Senior Capstone (advanced communication) 3
Elective(s) 4
MGMT 475 Strategic Management 3
 Credits13
 Total Credits120

All students must complete University, Program, and Essential Studies requirements (undergraduateacademicinformation/essentialstudies/)

Management

MGMT 300. Principles of Management. 3 Credits.

This course provides a survey of the traditional functions of management with primary emphasis on planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. This emphasis involves coverage of managerial decision making, leadership, motivation, interpersonal communication, staffing human resources, and organizational structure, design, and change and development. Additional topics include the history of managerial thought, management information systems, international management, and business ethics and social responsibility. Corequisite: A total of 30 or more credit hours, including courses in progress. F,S.

MGMT 301. Operations Management. 3 Credits.

This course introduces managerial issues and problems arising in the operations function of both service and manufacturing-oriented organizations.Topics include: aggregate planning, facility layout, forecasting, inventory control and management, introduction to linear programming, operations strategy, processes and technology, project management, quality control and management, scheduling, supply chain management, and waiting line analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 210 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 302. Human Resource Management. 3 Credits.

A survey of the concepts, procedures, and programs associated with Human Resources Management in organizations. It includes an overview of the basic management functions and legal issues linked to the execution of the personnel functions of employment, performance appraisal, training, compensation, and development. Prerequisite: ECON 210 with grade of C or better, MGMT 300 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 309. Quantitative Methods for Managers. 3 Credits.

Topics include decision analysis, forecasting, linear programming, integer and mixed programming, network models, queuing analysis, and simulation. Prerequisite: ECON 210 with grade of C or better, MGMT 301 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior Standing, and declared COBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 310. Organizational Behavior. 3 Credits.

The objective of this course is to allow the student to become acquainted with and experience various ways of thinking about and responding to the issues of human relations and management. The course is designed to survey the following topics at the individual, group, and organizational levels: individual perceptions, attitudes, values, motivation, leadership, communication, group dynamics, and problem solving. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 332. Purchasing. 3 Credits.

An introductory course in procurement/purchasing of products, services, equipment/technology, etc. The course addresses issues across various sectors of the economy such as services, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, government, not-for-profit, etc. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MGMT 301 with a grade of C or better. F.

MGMT 360. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility. 3 Credits.

This course explores responsible business practices at both the individual and organizational levels. Key concepts of business ethics are studied, with a focus on how managers can motivate employees and other stakeholders to support socially responsible business decisions and practices. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with a grade of C or better. On demand.

MGMT 361. Managerial Negotiations. 3 Credits.

A survey of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and emerging methods of alternative dispute resolution. Students will be required to engage in small and large group discussions, simulated negotiations and mediations in addition to regular reading assignments. This course is designed to help students understand their bargaining position in a variety of settings, devise negotiating strategies, and build their persuasive abilities and self-confidence in negotiations. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with grade of C or better. On demand.

MGMT 362. Leadership and Conflict Resolution. 3 Credits.

This course will explore the nexus between leadership and the ability to navigate through the tough waters of conflict. Participants will be encouraged to reflect, explore, and apply concepts that will help them to achieve success in their professional and personal lives. On demand.

MGMT 372. Fundamentals of Project Management. 3 Credits.

This course covers the fundamental concepts and applied techniques for cost, resources, risk, scheduling, and stakeholder management of both long-term development programs and short-term projects. Project management deals with project proposals, charters, and the management of projects, those limited in scope, budget, and schedule. The course uses cases from a wide variety of industries, including construction, information systems, non-profit organizations, the government and the military. Students will also become familiar with PM software tools and certification options. Using discussions and in group class work, students will learn how to apply the skills required of a project manager in today's climate. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 or LEAD 101 with a grade of C or better, or instructor approval. S.

MGMT 395. Special Topics. 3 Credits.

Specific topics will vary. Course will offer specialized knowledge in a specific area; e.g. Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management. May be taken a maximum of two times for credit. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with a grade of C or better, and declared COBPA majors; Management department may require additional prerequisites for specific sections; Management department approval. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. On demand.

MGMT 397. Cooperative Education. 1-2 Credits.

On-the-job compensated experience in general management or human resource management, operations or supply chain management. A maximum of 6 credits cumulative from MGMT 397 and MGMT 497 are allowed to be used towards the above mentioned degree programs. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with a grade of C or better, GPA of 2.5 and consent of instructor. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

MGMT 400. Organizational Theory and Analysis. 3 Credits.

The course is designed to acquaint students with some of the alternative ways in which organizations may be designed to accomplish their tasks. The course reviews the development of organization theories, their current status, and their future. Emphases are placed on the analyses of system theories pertaining to structure, process, and context. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MGMT 310 with grade of C or better. F,S.

MGMT 407. Wage and Salary Administration. 3 Credits.

The role of a wage and salary administrator is studied. The course focuses on the fundamentals of wage theory, job evaluation and pricing, employee evaluation, individual and group incentive plans, benefits, and managerial/executive compensation. Prerequisite: MGMT 302 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared CoBPA majors only. F.

MGMT 408. Performance Management and Human Resource Management Issues. 3 Credits.

This class explores various performance management approaches used by human resource management professionals and managers to improve work performance in organizations. This course also investigates current issues in the field or human resource management that potentially impact the performance of work. Prerequisite: MGMT 302 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. S.

MGMT 409. Union-Management Relations. 3 Credits.

This course provides the student with an overview of the role of labor unions in contemporary organizations. The primary emphasis of the course is on the collective bargaining process. Students are engaged in simulated collective bargaining processes involving negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and final contractual agreements. Causes of industrial disputes and grievance arbitration are also covered. Prerequisite: MGMT 302 with a grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. On demand.

MGMT 410. Staffing: Recruitment and Selection. 3 Credits.

This course trains students in one of the major components (applicant recruitment and selection) for Human Resource professionals as well as managers. In doing so, students are introduced to the techniques of analyzing the effectiveness and appropriateness of various instruments used by professionals. Additionally, students are introduced to the strategies associated with the use of different recruitment and selection techniques. Prerequisite: MGMT 302 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. S.

MGMT 412. Training and Development. 3 Credits.

This course trains students in one of the major components (employee training and development) for Human Resource professionals as well as managers. In doing so: students are introduced to the current state of employee training and development practices; acquire a basic understanding of key issues related to the structure, the methods, and the use of technology for the training of employees; and through readings, lectures, discussions, and presentations learn to apply learning theories in the development and implementation of a strategic employee training system. Prerequisite: MGMT 302 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. F.

MGMT 420. Multinational Management. 3 Credits.

This course is an introduction to the dynamics of management processes encountered in a multinational business setting. It covers comparative management systems and analysis of various environmental conditions for making effective managerial decisions within a multinational company. Adaptation to different cultures is emphasized as one of the essential components of the successful multinational management equation. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with a grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. On demand.

MGMT 431. Supply Chain Management. 3 Credits.

This course covers the set of approaches utilized to efficiently integrate activities of suppliers, operations/production, and distribution of goods and services. Topics include: logistics, inventory, information systems, integration, alliances, procurement, international issues, coordination of product/service and processes in a supply chain, customer value, and decision support. Prerequisite: MGMT 301 with grade of C or better and declared COBPA major. F.

MGMT 432. Supplier Relationship Management. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on the "upstream" portion of the supply chain and stresses managerial issues in supplier relations. Topics covered include: cross functional issues in supply management, social responsibility, buyer-supplier relationships, quality management, total cost of ownership, developing supply requirements, strategic sourcing, cost management, relationship management, and world-class supply management. Prerequisite: MGMT 301 with grade of C or better and declared COBPA majors. S.

MGMT 433. Logistics in the Supply Chain. 3 Credits.

The primary emphasis of this course is directed toward dealing effectively with the management problems associated with moving and storing goods throughout the supply chain. Major topics covered include: logistic network strategy and planning, transportation strategy, inventory strategy, location strategy. Corequisite: MGMT 309 with grade of C or better and declared CoBPA majors only. S.

MGMT 475. Strategic Management. 3 Credits.

This is the capstone course in business. The focus is on understanding companies, competitors, and industries, and the factors that influence long term competitive advantage. In addition to and in conjunction with these topics, students apply knowledge gained in prerequisite courses to develop integrated cross-functional business strategies. The course includes a comprehensive business exam covering material from all prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: ACCT 200, ACCT 201, ECON 201, ECON 202, ECON 210, ISBA 217, MGMT 300, MGMT 301, FIN 310, MRKT 305, 95 credits, and declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 489. Senior Honors Thesis. 1-8 Credits.

Supervised independent study culminating in a thesis. Repeatable to 9 credits. Prerequisite: HON 401. Repeatable to 9.00 credits. F,S,SS.

MGMT 494. Readings in Management. 1-4 Credits.

Selected readings in management. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing and consent of instructor. Repeatable to 8.00 credits. F,S.

MGMT 497. Internship in Management. 1-3 Credits.

Guided, practical experience in human resource management, production, operations supply chain management, or general management, with selected participating businesses or organizations . A maximum of 6 credits cumulative from MGMT 397 and MGMT 497 are allowed to be used towards a degree program. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with a grade of C or better, GPA of 2.5, and consent of instructor. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

Leadership

LEAD 101. Learning Leadership. 3 Credits.

An introduction to leadership as a discipline including the theories of leadership, the role of leadership in history and today's society, communication and interaction with diverse individuals and groups, basic network-building concepts and assessment of application of leadership theory and skills. F,S.

LEAD 395. Special Topics. 1-4 Credits.

Topics will vary. Course will offer specialized knowledge in a specific area related to leadership. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Repeatable to 4.00 credits. On demand.

LEAD 400. Advanced Leadership. 3 Credits.

An in-depth analysis of the applications of leadership skills in a variety of contexts, including an experiential analysis of self (and others) as a leader within context. Students will demonstrate creative and critical thinking about leadership, communicate effectively in oral and written format, and apply networking concepts and leadership skills in an applied setting. Prerequisite: LEAD 101, completion of one ethics course, and enrollment in the minor. S.

LEAD 494. Readings in Leadership. 1-4 Credits.

Selected readings in leadership developed individually for each student. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor; must be enrolled in the Leadership minor. Repeatable to 4.00 credits. F,S,SS.

LEAD 497. Internship in Leadership. 1-4 Credits.

Guided, practical experience in leadership with selected organizations. Instructor, working with others in the organization, will work to help mentor students in developing their leadership skills. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the leadership minor; requires consent of instructor. Repeatable to 4.00 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.