Requirements and Curriculum
Note: This information reflects the requirements and curriculum printed in the 2007-08 course catalog.
Requirements
Required for a major
The foundation courses, which include economics 130, 242, accounting 150, MIS 130, math 140. The math requirement can also be met by completing math 130 and 131. Other requirements include management 240, 351, 352, 353 and two management electives numbered above 300. Students must achieve at least a C average (2.0 GPA) in the foundation courses. Courses in which grades below C- are earned will not count toward filling the foundation requirements. These foundation requirements should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. (Management courses numbered above 300 are intended for students with junior standing.)
Students planning to pursue graduate work in management studies are advised to consult a management faculty member to identify coursework in economics, accounting, mathematics, and management information systems that will strengthen their graduate application.
Students majoring in this area are urged to consider the following courses as electives: communication studies 132 and 252, English 210, philosophy 100 and 220, sociology 101, political science 130, psychology 130. Students planning on graduate study should consider mathematics 240, 321, 322, and 463.
The credit hours required for the management major must be earned in regular classroom courses. Credits earned through directed readings, independent study, internships and the senior project may not be counted toward the total hours required for the major.
Required for a minor
Accounting 150, management 240, two courses from management 351, 352, 353, and one management elective above 300.
Required for certification to teach
Completion of the management major, completion of the secondary education program, and student teaching at the secondary level. See education department for secondary education minor requirements.
Arts and Sports Management Programs
Programs in art, music, theater/dance, and sports management are described in this catalog under Special Programs.
Certificate in International Management Studies
This certificate is awarded to students of modern languages and management. The specific requirements are described in this catalog under Special Programs.
Curriculum
139, 239, 339, 439 Special Topics Credit arr.
185 First-year Seminar 4 hours
A variety of seminars for first-year students offered each January term.
240 Principles of Management 4 hours
Historical and contemporary approaches to managing people and organizations. Includes assessing, developing, practicing, and applying management competencies, knowledge, and skills. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above. (Intcl, E, W)
351 Principles of Marketing 4 hours
A survey course emphasizing the marketing concept, the marketing environment, marketing research, consumer behavior, business-to-business marketing, market segmentation, product strategy, channel strategy, promotional strategy, and pricing strategy. This course has a writing instruction that partially fulfills the writing requirement. Prerequisite: junior standing or above, or consent of instructor. (E)
352 Human Resource Management 4 hours
Principles involved in managing human resources to promote harmony and coordination within an organization. Consideration of such areas as employee recruitment, placement, development, performance evaluation, and compensation. This course includes writing instruction that partially fulfills the writing requirement. Prerequisite: junior standing or above, or consent of instructor. (E)
353 Financial Management 4 hours
Introduction to the two major decisions faced by the finance manager: financing (raising cash) and capital budgeting (investing cash). A focus on cash flow-based decision-making including time value of money, the relationship between risk and return, the cost of capital, capital structure, and leverage. This course includes writing instruction that partially fulfills the writing requirement. Prerequisite: economics 242, accounting 140, or consent of instructor.
360 International Business Management 4 hours
This course seeks to acquaint the student with the theories, environmental factors, procedures, and terminology that combine to make international business management more challenging than its domestic counterpart. Topics covered include theories of trade, modes of entry into foreign markets, international organizations, export procedures, foreign currency exchange, the international monetary system and the effects of culture, politics, laws, and geography on cross border transactions. Prerequisite: junior standing or above, or consent of instructor. (Intcl)
361 Business Law: The Legal Environment of Business 4 hours
A study of the sources of law and their application to contracts, sales, negotiable instruments, agency, business organization and government regulation. Emphasis on critical thinking including legal and ethical considerations in making business decisions. Prerequisite: junior standing or above or consent of instructor. (E)
362 Entrepreneurship 4 hours
Seminar in concepts and fundamentals of starting or acquiring a business. Emphasis on investigating the necessary steps in planning and operating the small business. Frequent problems encountered by the owner/manager are discussed. Prerequisite: junior standing or above or consent of instructor. (S)
364 Sales, Advertising and Promotion 4 hours
An introduction to professional salesmanship emphasizing its relationship to marketing concepts. Case studies and demonstrations are used throughout the course. Prerequisite: management 351 or consent of instructor.
365 Investments 4 hours
Analysis of the investment environment, instruments, markets, and institutional aids for purposes of formulating broad personal investment programs. Prerequisite: foundation courses or consent of instructor.
367 Organizational Behavior 4 hours
Organizational reality viewed through the structural, human resource, political, and symbolic frames. Emphasis is placed on multi-frame diagnosis and action. Decision-making, leadership, conflict, and other traditional management topics are examined using alternative perspectives. The course also emphasizes the science and practice of influence. Prerequisite: 240, junior standing or above, or consent of instructor.
375 Directed Readings 1, 2, or 4 hours
Students who develop an interest in a specialized area of the discipline for which course offerings are limited may follow a prescribed reading list under the direction of a member of the faculty with expertise in that area.
380 Internship 1, 2, or 4 hours hours
On-the-job learning experience in government or industry. The plan must be presented for departmental approval before the experience begins. (Note: Those students with less than a 2.50 GPA in the major must have departmental approval before interviewing.)
395 Independent Study 1, 2, or 4 hours
485 Seminar Credit arr.
487 Business Ethics Colloquium 1 hour
The colloquium is designed to create a collaborative format that encourages dialogue on ethical leadership between undergraduates and business leaders. Invited business leaders will present selected business ethics topics and issues. Students will collaborate with colloquium faculty members and presenters to develop cases emphasizing ethical dilemmas. Prerequisites: senior accounting, economics, MIS, or management majors.
490 Senior Project 1 hour
493 Senior Honors Project 4 hours
A year-long independent research project. Applications are completed on the “Honors Program” form available at the registrar’s office, requiring the signatures of a faculty supervisor, the department head, the honors program director, and the registrar. Interdisciplinary projects require the signatures of two faculty supervisors. The project must be completed by the due date for senior projects. The completed project is evaluated by a review committee consisting of the faculty supervisor, another faculty member from the major department, and a faculty member from outside the major department. All projects must be presented publicly. Only projects awarded an “A-” or “A” qualify for “department honors” designation. The honors project fulfills the all-college senior project requirement. (S, R)