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The Management concentration prepares students for entry-level job in business management in both the public and private sector, including:
Presents a conceptual overview of the principles of management. The functions of leadership, planning, controlling, and organizing are analyzed. The leader’s perspective on creating competitive advantage in a global environment is related to the topics of diversity, ethics and social responsibility, human resources, corporate culture and organizational structure. Units: 3
A study of the relevant ideas and developments in the field of human resource management that permit organizations of all types to improve productivity, quality and service. EEO, staffing, training, compensation and labor relations are all emphasized. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Units: 3
Principles of management; planning, controlling, organizing, organizational behavior and communication; leadership, management of conflict, change and innovation; business ethics and societal relationships. Prerequisites: 201, 212, Psychology 200 or consent. Units: 3
This course focuses on the linkage between organizational strategy and networked information technologies to implement a rich variety of business models in the national and global contexts connecting individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations to each other. The course provides an introduction to e-business strategy and the development and architecture of e-business solutions and their components. Units: 3
This course explores the increasing power of customers in the new millennium marketplace and the need for organizations to be customer-driven. Customer Relationship Management is an emerging business strategy paradigm that focuses on the systematic development of ongoing, collaborative business relationships as a key source of sustainable competitive advantage. The course explores rapid advancements in digital business technology and the capabilities of customer database software that enable firms to differentiate customers by value and anticipate best and most valuable customer's needs. Units: 3
Managerial leadership within the political realities of modern organizational life. A strong emphasis will be placed upon responsible handling of power and the ethical dilemmas that graduates will encounter in the business world. The course content will include examination of value structures and critical decision making that is founded upon the Christian faith. Units: 3
Methods, problems and factors involved in launching and operating small profit and non-profit organizations. Prerequisites: 230, 370 or consent. Units: 3
How to determine strategic directions in organizations. Core studies and projects provide practical application of principles. Prerequisites: 202, 220, 230, 328, 361, 370. Units: 3