Course Catalogs

Management (MGT)

MGT 180  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
MGT 247  Introduction to Strategic Management  (3 Credits)  
Management  
How a firm's leadership structure guides the strategic management process. Topics covered include the role of the CEO and top management team, internal and external analysis and strategy formulation and implementation.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
MGT 248  Managing and Leading People in Organizations  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Introduces students to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Topics include teamwork, ethics, motivation, and others with an emphasis on the application of conceptual tools to analyze and address managerial issues.
MGT 280  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
MGT 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
MGT 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
MGT 346  Organizational Behavior  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Individual and group behavior in complex organizations. Influence of organization structure and management practices on individual and group work behavior.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
MGT 355  Strategic Human Resource Management  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Human resources as a source of competitive advantage and financial performance. Employment law, reward and control systems, human resource architecture, workforce development.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
MGT 380  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
MGT 390  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
MGT 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
MGT 415  Technology and Innovation Strategies  (3 Credits)  
Management  
How firms create and capture value from innovations, how new technologies alter the industry landscape, and the role of technology strategy plays in traditional industry structures and value chains as well as innovation ecosystems and platform-based, multisided markets.
Prereq: MGT 247  
MGT 438  Business Negotiations  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Introduces students to the science and practice of negotiation. Topics include bargaining styles, decision-making, conflict management, communication, and ethics with an emphasis on the practical application of conceptual tools to effectively negotiate.
MGT 444  Women in Business Organizations  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Participants will learn about historical, economic, biological, social and political factors contributing to the careers & experiences of women working in business organizations. Class will enhance public speaking and critical thinking skills related to women¿s experiences in corporate environments.
MGT 445  Corporate Development Strategies  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Analysis of strategies, decisions, and processes of managing firm scope to create value through internal growth, mergers and acquisitions, alliances, and divestitures with an emphasis on managerial issues and a focus on established firms.
Prereq: MGT 247 and FIN 256  
MGT 447  Advanced Topics in Strategic Management  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Solution of unstructured managerial problems requiring the application of students' integrated knowledge of the management curriculum using comprehensive organizational case problems.
Prereq: MGT 247 and FIN 256 and MAR 255 and SCM 265  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
MGT 448  Management in a Cross-cultural Environment  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Double-numbered with INB 651  
Factors that have an impact on managerial effectiveness in an international organization: language, religion, values and attitudes, educational structure, social organization, technology, political climate, and legal environment. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: SOM 354  
MGT 454  Compensation Administration  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Double-numbered with MGT 754  
Concepts, models, theories, and legislation related to employee compensation: wage theory, job analysis, job evaluation, job structure pricing, employee motivation, individual appraisal and reward, and benefits. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: MGT 355 or 656  
MGT 462  Leadership and Organization Change  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Double-numbered with MGT 762  
Nature of the organizational development field and dominant methods, models and perspectives taken. Opportunities provided to increase skills and effectiveness in diagnosing and intervening in ongoing systems. Additional work required of graduate students.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
MGT 470  Experience Credit  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
MGT 480  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
MGT 490  Independent Studies  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
MGT 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-3 Credits)  
Management  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum