Management Courses
MGT 123 (3-0-3)
Introduction to Business
This introductory course gives students a broad overview of the contemporary world of business. Topics include: fundamentals of business and economics, business ethics/social responsibility, competing in global markets, forms of business ownership, starting and growing a business, management, and marketing (product, distribution, promotion, and pricing strategies).
MGT 127 (3-0-3)
Human Resource Management
This course focuses on contemporary theory and practices relating to human resource management. Topics include: human resource planning, employment law, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, separating and retaining employees, compensation systems, and labor relations.
MGT 135 (3-0-3)
International Business
This course will provide a survey of the interrelationships of world business operations;
an introduction to current conceptual perspectives; cultural, educational, political
and economic constraints; the international financial and trade frameworks; and the
problems and challenges facing the transnational corporation.
PR: MGT 123
Spring only
MGT 213 (3-0-3)
Principles of Management
This course provides an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is
placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing and communicating. Topics include
management theory, ethical and social responsibilities required of managers, decision
making, organizational culture, motivating employees, increasing cooperation within
groups and teams, and global management.
CR: MGT 123
MGT 215 (3-0-3)
Sales and Services
This course is co-taught by a certified professional trainer from Sandler Training, one of the leading sales training and leadership development companies in the world, and a faculty member in the college’s business program. Topics covered include establishing rapport and trust with prospects, uncovering the prospect’s need, budget, and decision-making process, making effective presentations, improving your attitude, behavior, and technique, and creating an effective prospecting plan. Students are trained off-campus where they will be in direct contact with other selling professionals. Approval by the Division of Business, Criminal Justice and Law and Sandler Training is required to enroll in this course.
MGT 221 (3-0-3)
Managerial Finance
This course provides an overview of the principles and quantitative techniques used
in financial management. In addition, the course examines the role of the financial
manager. Topics include time value of money, measures of risk, models for pricing
bonds and stocks, financial analysis, capital structure, cost of capital, capital
budgeting, and working capital management. Finally, the course introduces financial
problem-solving using
Microsoft Excel or other computer spreadsheet programs.
PR: ACC 121 or 123, CIS 102 or higher and MAT 128 or higher Spring only
MGT 230 (3-0-3)
Strategic Management
This strategic management course covers mission, goal, strategy formulation, strategy
implementation and strategy evaluation. Various strategic techniques are introduced
including industry analysis, analysis of the competitive environment, key success
factors, strategic scenario analysis and SWOT analysis. Additional topics covered
include strategic thinking, competitive advantage, vertical and horizontal integration,
and planning horizon in a global environment.
PR: MGT 135
Spring only
MGT 242 (3-0-3)
Entrepreneurship
This course gives students a comprehensive overview of the management of small and
entrepreneurial ventures. Topics covered include pursuing franchising and existing
business opportunities, creating a business plan, exploring target markets, developing
the right marketing mix, pricing and credit strategies, selling, and effective customer
service. In addition, the course also reviews understanding and managing start-up,
fixed and variable costs, managing risk, operating for success, location, facilities
and layout, human resources and management, leadership, and ethical practices.
PR/CR: MGT 123
MGT 250 (0-0-3)
Business Internship
This course provides the opportunity to explore and gain experience in a career area
related to business. Textbook theory and classroom experience is enhanced while working
in a supervised professional setting. The field study will incorporate business or
business related assignments. All field work will be supplemented by scheduled meetings
with the instructor. The course requires 120 hours of field work. Grading is on a
pass/fail basis.
PR: Business major, completion of 30 credit hours, minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and
permission of the Division.
MGT 251 (0-0-6)
Disney Co-Operative
The Disney Co-Operative internship uses a directed working and learning experience
to expand knowledge of successful organizational practices. This co-op is designed
to meet a participant’s need for an integrated experiential program that provides
transferable knowledge and skills to all participants. Students work an average of
35 hours a week at Walt Disney World during the fall or spring semester. NOTE: The
student is responsible for making the necessary transportation arrangements to Walt
Disney World or Disneyland.
PR: 2.0 GPA and Permission of Division