Course Curriculum Online Management B.S
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Description of the Courses in the Online Management B.S Program
This course employs managerial assessment center techniques in a comprehensive process to develop the competence levels of management students and thereby assess their learning needs in terms of what managers need both to know and to do. Students have the opportunity to assess how they learn best through self reflection. Prerequisite: MGT403.
3 quarter hours
MGT403 Introduction to BSM:The BSM is a web-based program. It is imperative that the student has the computer and other skills required to successfully complete the program. This course is intended to orient the student to the program and to serve as an introduction to those required skills. Among them are: web-search strategy, use of the NLU online learning platform, adult learning philosophy, group dynamics, conflict resolution, behavioral style, time management, stress management, and use of NLU online library. Writing skills will also be measured. This course is a prerequisite to all BSM courses.
1 quarter hour
MGT406 Applied Business Analysis:This course helps students learn how to use data to analyze management problems. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT410 Management and Supervision:This course examines management theories and practices with a holistic view by exploring the functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in today's fast-changing organizations. New roles and challenges for successful management, in addition to their requisite competencies, are emphasized. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT412 Organizational Behavior, Development & Change:This course examines organizations on the individual, group, and external environment levels. Emphasis is placed on understanding current organizational theories and organizational design models. The importance to managers of developing effective change agent skills is highlighted. Prerequisite: MGT403. 5 quarter hours
MGT426 Financial Management:This course explores the overall financial structure of an organization. Students will focus on fundamental financial data, such as the income statement, the balance sheet, and cash flow. Students will use these statements to evaluate the overall financial health of an organization, using such tools as ratio analysis, time value of money and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT430 Communication in Organizations:In this course students examine the role of communication in managing organizations. Communication is examined at the interpersonal, small group, organizational, and interorganizational levels. Special emphasis is placed on developing effective skills such as listening, conflict management, team building and working within an organizational culture. Prerequisite: MGT403. 3 quarter hours
MGT431 Communication Skills for Managers:This course fosters the development of student's written and oral presentation skills. Learning to present ideas, reports, and proposals clearly and concisely are primary goals of this course. Students refine both their written and oral presentation skills by applying them to management issues. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours Return to top
MGT450 Human Resource Management:
This course explores selected issues related to human resources management such as human resources planning and forecasting; workplace diversity issues; the recruitment/selection process; the legal and regulatory requirements which impact employee relations (e.g., EEO, ADA, FMLA, labor law, health and safety regulations); training and development; employee compensation administration; and performance appraisals. Prerequisite: MGT403. 5 quarter hours
MGT458 Marketing for Managers:
This course provides a framework for planning, implementing, and controlling marketing functions in public and private organizations. Decision making related to products/services, pricing, promotion, distribution, and competition are included. Prerequisites: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT467 Managerial Ethics and Decision Making:
In this course students identify ethical problems and stakeholders in ethical decisions, clarify loyalties and duties, and explore various models for decision making. Prerequisite: MGT403. 3 quarter hours
MGT475 Managerial Budgeting
This course looks at budgeting as a managerial responsibility and a managerial tool. Managers are generally called upon to plan, monitor, and control budgets. The course introduces basic financial statements, such as the income statement, the balance sheet, etc. Students also focus on such topics as relevant costs, flexible budgeting, and break-even analysis. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
MGT482 Strategic Management:
This is an integrative course designed to synthesize and apply concepts covered throughout the program. The course stresses the need for managers to think strategically in the planning and policy making process. Selected case studies and a management simulation are used. Prerequisite: MGT403. 5 quarter hours
