MG 1XX. Management Elective. (1-3 Credits)

MG 100. Introduction to Business. (3 Credits)

A survey course to acquaint students with the major institutions and practices in the business world, to provide the elementary concepts of business, to act as an orientation course for selecting a major, and to provide information on business career opportunities. Open to all students not yet admitted into the College of Business. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $90

MG 199. Service Learning. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to introduce students to Service Learning through the integration of academic learning about local, national, and global issues with service work addressing those concerns. Approval of supervising department required. (Offered upon sufficient demand.)

Course Fees: $90

MG 200. Professional Development for Career Success. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive as well-rounded leaders and business professionals. Participants will explore their unique skills and interests to develop strategies for managing their careers, developing leadership skills within the college environment, and fostering a commitment to continuous professional development. Course topics may involve research of business and technology-related career fields and industry-specific trends. Additionally, students will learn about resume and cover letter development, effective communication, and professional networking. The course also covers job and internship search strategies, interview readiness, and the development of appropriate personal characteristics and habits for a successful career. Prerequisite: Sanders COBT major with at least Sophomore status. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $90

MG 234. Innovation Engineering I - Fundamentals. (3 Credits)

The first course in Innovation Engineering will provide a systematic approach to creativity, the foundation for students to understand how to generate innovative ideas in any field. The course gives students the theories behind and practice using tools to generate meaningfully unique ideas. These tools engage creative stimulus, diversity, and mining for technology and economic, social and cultural trends. The course will examine case histories that demonstrate how social and cultural contexts and human institutions have been influenced by innovative individuals who have realized original ideas in practice. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 234H. Honors Innovation Engineering I - Fundamentals. (3 Credits)

This engaging course will provide students with the knowledge and tools needed to take the first steps in an innovation journey and to provide a complete overview of the Innovation Engineering system. In each of our 12 skills, students will learn something new that will build on learning from the previous skills and be able to walk away with the tools and techniques they can use to generate ideas and make them a reality. Whether students are interested in product development, social innovation, or simply making the work they already do more meaningful, this class has been designed to prepare students for success. This may be taken as a stand-alone course or as a gateway to the completion of an Innovation Engineering minor. Open only to students in the Honors Program. (Fall)

Course Fees: $90

MG 274. Innovation Engineering II - Create. (3 Credits)

This course in Innovation Engineering will provide a systematic approach to creativity, the foundation for students to understand how to generate innovative ideas in any field. The course gives students the theories behind and practice using tools to generate meaningfully unique ideas. These tools engage creative stimulus, diversity, and mining for technology and economic, social and cultural trends. The course will examine case histories that demonstrate how social and cultural contexts and human institutions have been influenced by innovative individuals who have realized original ideas in practice. Prerequisite: MG 234 or MG 234H. (Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 274H. Honors Innovation Engineering II - Create. (3 Credits)

This course in Innovation Engineering will provide a systematic approach to creativity, the foundation for students to understand how to generate innovative ideas in any field. The course gives students the theories behind and practice using tools to generate meaningfully unique ideas. These tools engage creative stimulus, diversity, and mining for technology and economic, social and cultural trends. The course will examine case histories that demonstrate how social and cultural contexts and human institutions have been influenced by innovative individuals who have realized original ideas in practice. Prerequisite: MG 234 or MG 234H. Open only to students in the Honors Program. (Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 301. Orient to Online BBA Program. (1 Credit)

This course will orient new students in the Online BBA in Management program to the university and will be taken in the student’s first semester. The focus will be on success in online coursework, developing academic and personal management skills, career planning, and utilizing university resources. Open only to students in the Online BBA in Management program. For students under the age of 24 and with less than 24 hours transferred in, this course will be a cross-section with FYE 101. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $90

MG 305. Technology Tools for Business. (3 Credits)

This course will focus on emerging technology trends in industry. Students will learn to use a variety of tools and software in innovative ways to achieve a positive impact in the many business functions. Prerequisite: CIS 125. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $90

MG 310. Personal Wealth Management. (3 Credits)

This course will explain the general business models of how the automotive industry, banking industry, insurance industry, etc., operates and for each industry the course will cover how to purchase/invest in the various items which everyone needs. The course will also teach the students how to design and interpret personal financial budgets using Excel. A real life case study using the progression of a growing family (from single to married to having children to taking care of aging parents) will be the cornerstone of the course. This course is open to all students regardless of their major. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)..

Course Fees: $90

MG 330. Principles of Management. (3 Credits)

A basic course in general management designed to acquaint the student with the theories and principles of organization as they are developing in modern society. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $90

MG 331. Leadership and Organizational Behavior. (3 Credits)

An analysis of administrative practices as applied to the business and industrial environment, with emphasis on an integration of behavioral science concepts through the study of individual and group interactions, particularly those dealing with motivation, conflict, and communication in organizations. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Course Fees: $90

MG 334. Innovation Engineering III- Communicate. (3 Credits)

The third course in Innovation Engineering combines elements of several disciplines: The clarity of professional writing, the precision of technical writing, and the expressiveness f creative writing. Attention will be given to the narrative power of visual imagery as well as text. Emphasis will be placed on authentic writing, writing as a method of prototyping, and technology translation. Students learn to communicate the benefit, the uniqueness, and the credibility of a concept. Students work with innovators to explore and translate the benefits of technical and specialized ideas to a target audience. Prerequisite: MG 274 or MG 274H. (Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 334H. Honors Innovation Engineering III: Communicate. (3 Credits)

The third course in Innovation Engineering combines elements of several disciplines: The clarity of professional writing, the precision of technical writing, and the expressiveness f creative writing. Attention will be given to the narrative power of visual imagery as well as text. Emphasis will be placed on authentic writing, writing as a method of prototyping, and technology translation. Students learn to communicate the benefit, the uniqueness, and the credibility of a concept. Students work with innovators to explore and translate the benefits of technical and specialized ideas to a target audience. Prerequisite: MG 274 or MG 274H. Open only to students in the Honors Program. (Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 336. Applied Leadership. (3 Credits)

Examines the complexity of business leadership through the review and application of several leadership theories and approaches and their managerial applications from both organizational and individual perspectives. Topics include leadership concepts, theories, power, motivation, communication, delegation and ethical issues. Prerequisite: MG 330 or MG 331. (Offered on sufficient demand).

Course Fees: $90

MG 340. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. (3 Credits)

This course will explore the concept of negotiation in numerous business environments. Attention will be paid to topics such as strategies and tactics, nonverbal communication, and ethical and cultural aspects. Other forms of conflict resolution used in business, such as mediation and arbitration, will also be addressed, and the design of conflict management programs will be examined.Prerequisites: MG 330 or MG 331. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Course Fees: $90

MG 345. Service Industry Management. (3 Credits)

A survey of the strategic, operational, and management processes central to service and hospitality industry performance. Prerequisite: MG 330 or MG 331. (Fall)

Course Fees: $90

MG 350. Financial Aspects of the Hospitality Industry. (3 Credits)

A study of concepts, terminology, and procedures used to process accounting information leading to the preparation of financial numbers and managerial reports that will help the hospitality facility to be a profitable operation. Prerequisite: MG 345. (Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 355. Introduction to Health Care Management. (3 Credits)

A broad survey designed to increase understanding of basic concepts and contemporary challenges related to health care management. Selected topics will include health care leadership and management, career pathways, management and motivation, health care organization design and behavior, strategy, marketing, quality improvement, information technology and medical records, human resources issues, and fraud and ethics. (Fall, Spring).

Course Fees: $90

MG 359. Special Course. (1-6 Credits)

Course number reserved for special courses offered from time to time in response to special circumstances. The courses are discipline specific with variable credit and when offered, they are identified by department content and credit.

Course Fees: $90

MG 360. Entrepreneurial Experiences Engagement. (1 Credit)

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Majors are required to complete this hands-on engagement course. This course is designed to develop cognitive structures and deep knowledge through meaningful student engagement outside the classroom. Students will be provided with a list of qualifying engagement opportunities to choose from for the semester. Prerequisites: Must be Sophomore or Junior in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major. (Fall)

Course Fees: $90

MG 362. Human Resources Management. (3 Credits)

Evaluation of criteria for personnel programs with analysis of acquisition, development, motivation, and compensation of human resources. Prerequisite: MG 330 or MG 331. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Course Fees: $90

MG 369. Special Course. (1-6 Credits)

Course number reserved for special courses offered from time to time in response to special circumstances. The courses are discipline specific with variable credit and when offered, they are identified by department content and credit.

Course Fees: $90

MG 371. Employment Law. (3 Credits)

An overview of employment law in the context of the employment relationship. Examines the hiring process, managing a diverse workforce, compensation, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment, performance management, and severing the employment relationship. Prerequisite: MG 362. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Course Fees: $90

MG 382W. Business Communication. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the study of communication theory and its application to business. Emphasis is placed on planning and preparing effective written and electronic communication for diverse audiences, as well as nonverbal communication and oral presentation skills. Other course components include teamwork, global and ethical communication, and communicating effectively and professionally in various business situations. Prerequisites: EN 112 or EN 112H and MG 200. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $90

MG 389. On-Campus Internship. (3 Credits)

Course Fees: $90

MG 391. Entrepreneurship. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the introductory topics of entrepreneurship and the development of new and emerging ventures. Specific areas covered include: identifying business opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, developing the business plan, evaluating alternative ways to finance new ventures, and identifying the appropriate form of legal organization. This course also includes an examination of the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and methods for development of entrepreneurial creativity. Prerequisite: MG 330 or MG 331 or MK 360. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Course Fees: $90

MG 394. Agile Management Perspectives and Applications. (3 Credits)

The level of innovation and flexibility inherent in any management model that leaders of an organization choose to follow is often a greater determinant of success than the products and services the organization produces. This course will focus on agile management innovation as defined as the development and implementation of unique management principles, practices, and processes that are not common practice. Analyses of these perspectives and practices will span several industries with an emphasis on small to mid-size enterprises (SME). Prerequisite: MG 330. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 395. Supply Chain and Operations Management. (3 Credits)

A survey of supply chain, production, and logistical strategies which focuses on the business processes that organizations utilize to secure raw materials, produce products, and deliver goods. Prerequisites: MG 331, MK 360. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MG 382W. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $90

MG 399. Departmental Service Learning. (1-6 Credits)

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to integrate academic learning about vital service issues within a specific discipline with service work addressing those issues. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Approval of supervising department required. (Offered upon sufficient demand.)

Course Fees: $90

MG 422. HR Analytics and Reporting. (3 Credits)

This course builds upon the core BBA content in data analytics by focusing the methodologies and applications of quantitative and qualitative analysis speficic to professional Human Resource Management practice. Topics will include various HRIS system capabilities and integration, assessment resource planning, acquisition, and administration, data-driven decision making, and stakeholder reporting. Prerequisites: DA 292 and MG 362. (Fall)

Course Fees: $90

MG 434. Innovation Engineering IV- Commercialize. (3 Credits)

The fourth course in Innovation Engineering has students working with real product and service ideas and creating working prototypes to find the flaws of a design quickly and inexpensively. Topics include application of the scientific method to the prototyping process, sales forecasting, open-source technology, patent searching, provisional patent writing, and some elements of market research and funding. Prerequisite: MG 334 or MG 334H. (Fall)

Course Fees: $90

MG 440. Applied Managerial Decision Making and Analysis. (3 Credits)

This course will focus on managerial decision making across functional areas of business with an emphasis on the techniques available to interpret and utilize information. Students will develop skills using spreadsheets and other software to examine and report data needed for effective decision making. (Fall, Spring, Summer), Prerequisite: MG 330 or MG 331.

Course Fees: $90

MG 445. Microsoft Project. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on utilizing Microsoft Project ® for planning, scheduling, resourcing, and sharing initial project plans as well as tracking, reporting progress and closing projects. Additional focus is on the many views and reports available in Microsoft Project ®, Customizing Microsoft Project ®, Utilizing Team Planner, Consolidating projects and resources as well as using Agile project management with Microsoft Project ®.

Course Fees: $90

MG 460. Entrepreneurial Experiences Engagement. (1 Credit)

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Majors are required to complete this hands-on engagement course. This course is designed to develop cognitive structures and deep knowledge through meaningful student engagement outside the classroom. Students will be provided with a list of qualifying engagement opportunities to choose from for the semester. Prerequisites: Must be Junior or Senior in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major. (Fall)

Course Fees: $90

MG 462. Talent Management and Total Rewards. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the acquisition, development, and retention of talent within organizations. Emphasis is given to sources and strategies related to talent acquisition, methods and techniques in talent development, and talent retention strategies including an emphasis on the strategic use of compensation and benefits. Prerequisite: MG 362. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 471. Employment Relations. (3 Credits)

A course designed to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the major federal and state laws that impinge on the modern work environment. Students will draw upon new insights in the human resource management discipline to abstract, summarize, and evaluate the impact of the ever growing field of legislation and laws regulating the employee/employer relationship. Case work will provide students with a qualitative approach to the topic. Prerequisite: MG 362. (Offered on sufficient demand).

Course Fees: $90

MG 474. Innovation Engineering V- Experience. (3 Credits)

The fifth course in Innovation Engineering includes weekly case studies with students working in rapidly changing peer teams where they will generate ideas, articulate innovations through writing, and research potential technologies and markets in the context of real-world businesses or nonprofit organizations. Through this process, students will learn to identify the best opportunities and to set up systems for generating and implementing new ideas in a wide range of organizations. Prerequisite: MG 394 or MG 434. (Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 475. Strategic Human Resources Management. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the role of human resource planning in the support of the larger corporate strategic framework. This course approaches strategic human resource management from two perspectives: (1) consideration of the systematic and strategic aspects of managing the organization's human assets, and (2) implementation of human resource policies needed to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Traditional human resource management topics such as reward systems, performance management, high-performance work systems, training and development, recruitment, and retention are discussed in this course from a strategic perspective. Prerequisite: MG 462 (Offered on sufficient demand).

Course Fees: $90

MG 480. Management Internship. (3 Credits)

A work related experience in a private, public, or governmental organization enhancing the applications of management theories and concepts. Must be a junior or senior. Must be admitted to the BBA program. International students must receive approval from the Office of International Affairs prior to course registration. Prerequisite: approval of department chair. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $90

MG 484. Entrepreneurial Venture Financing and Legal Considerations. (3 Credits)

This course provides real-world perspective on financing and legal consideration often encountered by entrepreneurs. Student will develop an understanding of various considerations of financing an entrepreneurial venture. Topics covered include venture capital, angel investors, and banking. The course will unveil various legal aspects related to entity selection, intellectual property, and business valuation. Student will gain a deep knowledge of how structuring, organization, valuation, and execution impact start-ups, small, closely-held, or family businesses. The course covers financial resource acquisition through debt, equity financing, and venture capital. Students will be exposed to approaches and techniques that encourage critical thinking and entrepreneurial behavior at various stages of venture creation and growth stages of the business. Prerequisite: MG 391. (Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 485. Project Management. (3 Credits)

This course is an in-depth study of the planning, organizing, leading and controlling of projects. Students will learn how to manage both small and large projects using project management techniques. Also included in the course be the use of the student version of Microsoft Project software. Prerequisites: CIS 330 or MG 330 and MG 331. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 490. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capstone. (3 Credits)

The capstone course enables students to gain first-hand entrepreneurial experience within a structured, supportive context. It is designed for students preparing for careers in entrepreneurship and management. Student teams will gain hands-on experience by analyzing real-world problems and create opportunities for business startup, non-profit organization, product, or service, and present recommendations. Documentation includes product prototypes, business model canvas, and formal presentations. Prerequisite: MG 474. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $90

MG 491. International Business. (3 Credits)

This course is an advanced survey of management practices and styles in developed and developing nations along with a study of the growing opportunities and potential risks in the marketing of goods and services across international boundaries. Prerequisite: MG 330 or MG 331. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Course Fees: $90

MG 494. Entrepreneurial Business Plan Writing. (3 Credits)

This course is an in-depth study of the steps required to plan, develop, write, defend and execute a comprehensive business plan for an entrepreneurial business venture. This course serves as the capstone course for students majoring in Professional Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Prerequisite: MG 391; MK 395. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $90

MG 496H. Honors Symposium in Leadership. (3 Credits)

A seminar and directed experience course for selected business honor students and members of the University Honors Program. Course goals are to communicate the leadership imperative and to cultivate awareness of leadership styles and development behaviors. Course activities include theory survey, applied research, self-discovery, and self-development planning. Class format is once-weekly extended meeting time combining lecture, discussion and film. Enrollment is by invitation only.

Course Fees: $90

MG 498. Strategic Management. (3 Credits)

Capstone course for all business majors; integrates concepts of accounting, economics, finance, human resources, production management, and marketing disciplines. Emphasis on strategic management processes, analytical tools, and decision making practice in a business simulation environment.Prerequisites: FI 393, MG 382W, MG 395. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Course Fees: $90

MG 499. Independent Study-Practicum. (1-3 Credits)

Open to senior majors on approval of the department chair. Provides for study, research or special field experience on departmental determination, supervision, and evaluation.(Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $90