Management Courses

MGT 286 (AOS) Business Communications. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: ENG 110. Managerial business communication theory and practice that includes speaking to large groups, interacting within small groups, improving listening skills, composing messages, writing reports based on library research, making ethical decisions, and communicating with other cultures and nationalities.

MGT 300 Service Learning in Management. 1 F,S.

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours, concurrent registration in a management course designated as a service learning offering; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Management to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service Learning Office. May be repeated but no more than two hours of service learning may count toward graduation.

MGT 310 Introduction to the Entertainment Industry. 3(3-0) F.

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. An introduction to the entertainment industry including facets unique to the field such as managerial roles and organizational structures. Topics will also include an exposure to policies, legal, social, economic, and financial characteristics of this industry.

MGT 320 (240) Patterns of Management. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours. A course designed specifically for non-business majors desiring a knowledge of management and its importance and application in various fields. Topical areas include: management functions and problems, decision-making, organizational design, managerial/non-managerial relationships, and management job opportunities. May not be taken for credit by students who have previously received credit for MGT 340.

MGT 325 Fundamentals of Personnel Administration. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours. This course is designed for non-business majors. Topics include principles of employee supervision, recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, labor relations, and separation. This course will be of particular value to managerial, supervisory, administrative, professional, and technical personnel in a variety of organizational settings. Does not count toward Business Administration major. May not be taken for credit by students who have previously received credit for MGT 345.

MGT 340 Organizational Behavior and Management. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: 54 credit hours, including PSY 121; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of individual, interpersonal, and group behavior within organizations and the behavioral implications of management processes. The interaction of human, technological, structural, global, ethical, and environmental factors are also discussed. A “C” grade or better is required in this course to take ACC 555. This course may not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

MGT 341 Advanced Organization Behavior and Development. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. An in-depth study of in-dividual and organizational behaviors and processes. Such areas as individual differences, group dynamics, organizational processes, organizational change/development, and culture and ethics will be addressed utilizing a variety of interactive teaching methods.

MGT 342 Organization Structure and Design. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of the macro-organization functioning with emphasis on how organization design dimensions interrelate to effect performance. Organization dimensions studied include environment, technology, size, structure, and effectiveness.

MGT 343 Purchasing and Materials Management. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of the processes and problems involved in acquiring and controlling materials and services required for operations management in business, industry, and government. Includes source selection, quality and quantity control, value analysis, and negotiation and legal consideration.

MGT 345 Human Resources Management. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of the personnel functions of procurement, development, compensation, integration, and the maintenance of human resources within the framework of total available resources used in the accomplishment of organizational goals.

MGT 364 Operations Management. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 340; nonbusiness majors QBA 237 or equivalent; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Forecasting, cost effectiveness, work measurement, work simplification, PERT, heuristic models and other techniques used in planning, coordinating, and controlling business functions.

MGT 368 (360) Management Decision Making. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Quantitative techniques that aid the manager in making rational decisions. A study of the methods used in evaluating and selecting resources relative to achieving organizational objectives.

MGT 384 Entrepreneurship. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: ACC 211 and MGT 340 and MKT 350; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. An exposure to the dynamics of identifying opportunities and dealing with the risks of implementing new ideas and ventures. The factors and conditions in initiating a new business venture are studied along with entrepreneurial skills, venture capital formation, and business plan development.

MGT 394 (399) Cooperative Education in Management. 1-3, F,S.

Prerequisite: acceptance into Missouri State Cooperative Education Program and permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates academic training with supervised work experience. This is a variable content course that may be repeated to a total of 6 semester hours in Cooperative Education.

MGT 397 (AOS) Business Report Writing. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 286; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Intensive preparation in the fundamentals of writing various types of business reports. Attention given to methods of and practice in determining the purpose, planning the investigation, collecting and organizing data, interpreting findings, and making oral and written presentations.

MGT 398 (AOS) Managerial Communication. 3(3-0) S.

Prerequisite: UHC 110 and COM 115 and ENG 221; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Accelerated study of organizational communications theory and practice. Emphasis on international communication and ethics. Individual and small group development of a variety of business documents and presentations. Replaces MGT 286 and 397.

MGT 400 Topics in Management. 1-3, D.

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester depending upon student and faculty interests. Topics generally require previous study in management. Examples: entrepreneurship, federal regulation of personnel management, designing structure for growth organizations, computerization and human resource management, stress and time management, managing not-for-profit organizations, women in management, and management feasibility studies. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours.

MGT 410 Venue Management. 3(3-0) D.

Recommended: MGT 310; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Study of the management of venues such as convention centers, sports arenas, theme parks, performing arts centers, etc. Topics addressed include technical, financial, legal, risk, contracting, and political implications.

MGT 442 Selected Topics in Organizational Behavior. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. This course will focus on major current and emerging issues in organizational behavior (OB). Issues include topics such as motivation and leadership, communications, stress and wellness programs, group dynamics, etc. A single or selected set of topics will be dealt with in any given offering of the course. Content, research findings, and practical application of major models and theories will be stressed through a variety of approaches intended to maximize student involvement. The course content will vary as demanded by student interest, faculty expertise, and environmental changes.

MGT 447 International Management. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of management principles and practices as they relate to the management of international organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding, analyzing, and integrating managerial concepts within the context of cross-cultural settings. Students cannot receive credit for both MGT 447 and MGT 647.

MGT 450 Human Resource Development. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. The design, implementation and evaluation of employee development programs. Topics covered include: training needs, analysis, learning theory, training methods, validity, and legal requirements. Specific employee development programs are discussed as they relate to executives, managers, and supervisors in organizations.

MGT 451 Human Resource Acquisition. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. An in-depth study of the application of Federal and state laws and regulations to HRM practices regarding the acquisition of human resources, appropriate and effective techniques of job analysis, HR planning, recruitment, and a detailed study of techniques and procedures for ensuring valid and effective selection of employees.

MGT 464 Advanced Operations Management. 4(4-0) S.

Prerequisite: MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. An in-depth analysis of operation management concepts and techniques. Current theory and specific practices are studied as they exist in organizational settings. Integration of techniques with computer application is emphasized.

MGT 465 Industrial Relations. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of environmental and policy considerations involved between management and labor unions in the industrial relations process. Emphasis is placed on the nature, process, and types of collective bargaining relationships; the interface between parties in preserving effective industrial relations within organizations; and promoting economic stability and growth.

MGT 466 Advanced Issues in Human Resources Management. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: MGT 345 and QBA 237; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. An in-depth study of practical human resource management issues and the steps involved in the design and implementation of employee selection systems, training programs, and performance appraisal systems. Included are methods of job analysis and the design and utilization of appraisal forms useful to managers. Based on practical considerations, some experiential techniques are used. Recent developments relevant to human resources practices will also be covered.

MGT 486 (CIS) Administrative Communication.3(3-0) S.

Prerequisite: MGT 286; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Analysis of various business problem situations and development of appropriate communication strategies.

MGT 487 Strategic Management and Policy. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: 102 credit hours, including FGB 380 and MGT 364 and MKT 350; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Integration of specialized areas of business administration; coordination of various business functions from the standpoint of the formulation, implementation and control of business objectives, strategies and policies.

MGT 494 (499) Internship in Management. 1-6, D.

Prerequisite: permission of department head and for Entertainment Management majors, completion of MGT 310 or MGT 410; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Opportunity to obtain simultaneously the practical as well as the theoretical knowledge through internship with cooperating businesses.

MGT 496 (408) Readings in Business Administration—Management. 1-2, D.

Prerequisite: permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Planned readings designed to intensify and supplement the area of management.

MGT 500 Administrative, Organizational and Operations Concepts for Managers. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: permission of a director of a COBA graduate program. Comprehensive study of the fundamentals of the management function, organizational behavior and design, and production and operations management. Designed for graduate students who have not had undergraduate courses in management or organizational behavior and operations management. This course will not be counted in the hours required for a COBA undergraduate or graduate degree.

MGT 543 New Venture Management. 3(3-0) S.

Prerequisite: MGT 384; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. The course provides for extensive research and in-depth analysis in starting a new business venture. Major topics include sources of start-up capital, valuing an ongoing business, and marshalling physical and human assets. Emphasis is placed on student team preparation of a written feasibility study for a hypothetical business start-up.

MGT 546 (346) Direct Compensation System Management. 3(3-0) S.

Prerequisite: MGT 345; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Development and management of job-based and individual-based pay systems using job evaluation, skill/competency analysis and certification, wage surveys, and related techniques. The development of performance appraisal systems and the creation of individual-based, team-based, and aggregate performance-based pay systems are studied with emphasis on the strategic aspects of pay, internal consistency, external competitiveness, and legal compliance.

MGT 560 History of Management Thought. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: MGT 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Background and interrelationship of classical, behavioral science, systems and quantitative management schools of thought; works of major contributors to contemporary management concepts, practices and theory.

MGT 561 Practicum in Small Business Operations. 3-6, D.

Prerequisite: permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Experience in solving real problems within the actual business environment. Students provide counseling to small business firms. Cases are referred through the Small Business Administration. Course may be repeated to a total of 6 hours.

MGT 564 Service Management. 3(3-0) F.

Prerequisite: MGT 320 or 340; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. The study of operational initiatives and strategic issues to improve quality of service. Techniques to assess, investigate and resolve problems regarding quality and how to involve employees in the quality movement are studied.

MGT 596 Research Issues and Problems: Management. 1-3, D.

Prerequisite: 90 hours and permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Research issues and projects growing from particular needs which may require additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. Undergraduates only may repeat to a total of 6 hours.

The following courses are open only to graduate students.

MGT 601 Health Services Organization. 3(3-0) F.

Introduction to the health services delivery system. Analysis of the organizing, financing, and distribution of health services. Alternate delivery systems such as hospitals, acute care facilities, long-term facilities, prepaid practices, fee-for-services group practices and others are examined. Forces shaping present and future health care are evaluated.

MGT 606 (AOS) Organizational Communication. 3(3-0) F.

Prerequisite: MGT 286. Intensive study of communication behavior within various types of business organizations; provides student opportunities to develop communication skills further and to apply one’s capacity to use effective organizational communication concepts through written and oral presentations. Emphasis upon the study of oral communication within business.

MGT 647 (547) International Management. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: MGT 500 or its equivalent or permission. A study of management theory and practices as related to international organizations that are multinational in nature. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, understanding, and integrating managerial concepts as they apply to cross-cultural settings. Students are required to complete a research project. Students cannot receive credit for both MGT 447 and MGT 647.

MGT 660 Selected Topics in Management. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: check class schedule for prerequisites. Variable topics course in Management. Areas studied will be announced each semester in the class schedule. Course requirements include extensive readings, a paper, and, when appropriate, field trips.

MGT 661 Operations Management: Comparative Theory and Practice. 3(3-0) D.

Advanced study of the operations function in organizations. Emphasis is placed on operations management, planning and controlling techniques as they apply to all types of domestic and international organizations. Cost output-profit decisional techniques and productivity issues are studied as they relate to managerial goals, environmental conditions, and economic developments.

MGT 662 (666) Problems in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: MGT 500 or equivalent. Intensive examination of the institutional, legal, and policy considerations of the parties involved in human resources management and labor relations with an emphasis on current issues.

MGT 664 Organizational Behavior. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: MGT 500 or equivalent. Study of individual and group behavior viewed from a managerial perspective within the organizational setting. Attention is focused on applications by managers of theory and research about the interaction between human beings and the formal organization, with emphasis on individual differences, interpersonal relations, and small group dynamics.

MGT 665 Organization Structure and Design. 3(3-0) D.

An intensive macro approach to the study of the organization with emphasis on the interrelationships of organizational dimensions as they interact to effect organization design. Topics covered include environment, technology, work flows, structure, size, power, objectives, managerial philosophies, and effectiveness.

MGT 667 Organization Strategy and Policy. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: 18 graduate hours in business administration and economics. Integration of the functional areas of business via the strategic planning process. Emphasis is placed upon the formulation, implementation, and control of an organization’s mission, objectives, strategies, and policies as determined by external and internal analyses.

MGT 690 (669) Seminar in Management. 3(3-0) D.

Prerequisite: 18 graduate hours in business administration and economics. Critical evaluation and analysis of theory, research and practice in management.

MGT 693 Health Administration Internship. 6(6-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: permission of MHA Program Director or department head. Supervised field work in an approved health care organization. Student will work in a health care setting with an experienced health administrator serving as a preceptor. The preparation of a substantial management research project for the organization will be required which involves analyzing a major management challenge facing the organization and offering specific recommendations. This course satisfies the Graduate College’s research requirement.

MGT 694 Internship: Management. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: permission of the director of the appropriate graduate program and department head. In consultation with the coordinating professor, the student is engaged in first-hand experience with a business, organization, or other professional entity. A portfolio of assigned work shall be collected, examined and evaluated during the semester.

MGT 696 (668) Independent Study: Business Administration. 1-3, F.S.

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. In consultation with the advisor, student selects for intensive study a specific area of concern related to the student’s program with emphasis on research.

MGT 699 Thesis. 1-6, D.

Prerequisite: permission. Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis.