MANAGEMENT MGMT 1650 (3.0 Cr) Supervision Management Designed to teach a target group of two-year college students, newly appointed working supervisors and employer identified participants of in-house training programs. It is an effort to provide preparation in areas such as the functions of organizations, communications, personnel management, leadership, motivational factors, employee appraisal, productivity and career paths for supervisors. Students will have an opportunity to exercise management decision-making skills and problem-solving techniques through the use of group discussions and up to date case analysis in relevant situations. 3 lecture hours per week. MGMT 2060 (3.0 Cr) Business Law Survey of legal environment for business majors or students with interest in business law. Covers the legal system including dispute resolution, property crimes, fundamental principles of tort liability, government regulation of enterprise and individuals, contracts, and sales. 3 lecture hours per week. MGMT 2600 (3.0 Cr) Entrepreneurship This is an introductory course designed to acquaint the entrepreneurial minded student with the advantages and disadvantages of owning and/or operating his/her business. The steps necessary for starting a small business will be covered. The construction of a business prospectus on a business of the student's choice will give the potential entrepreneur the opportunity to pursue his/her own individual career interests as well as provide some "hands-on" exposure to the real world of business. 3 lecture hours per week. MGMT 2620 (3.0 Cr) Principles of Management This comprehensive course covers the four traditional functions of management in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. In addition, specialized topics are covered, such as international issues and global competition, employee-participation, empowerment, TQM, teams and team structures, information systems, time-based competition and chaos theory. Practical case studies and a computer simulation are used to gain realism in the course. Completers can go directly into work situations with an overall understanding of the workplace or onto a university degree program with greater depth than the usual junior level student. 3 lecture hours per week. MGMT 3200 (3.0 Cr) Small Business Management Addresses practical solutions to common problems and decisions facing the small business manager such as financing, inventory control, cash flow, personnel management, taxes, customer service, etc. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ACCT 2010 and ENGL 2010 or 2011 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 3400 (3.0 Cr) Management and Organizations Surveys management theory and the elements and variables that influence organizations. Examines the structure and design of organizations and the management tools used in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, leading, and coordinating in organizations. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 3600 (3.0 Cr) Productions and Operations Focuses on the management of resources for products or services within an organization. Covers facility location and layout, planning, and operational processes. Emphasizes product/service development, forecasting, inventory control, quality assurance and research techniques. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: STAT 2040, MATH 1100 and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 3700 (3.0 Cr) Organizational Behavior In-depth examination of behavioral theories and research. Focuses on the individual in such areas as socialization, motivation, communication, leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, team-building, and adaptation to change. Emphasis is on the application of behavioral and organizational theory to develop student¹s managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Prerequisite: Admission into business administration program. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 4000 (3.0 Cr) Purchasing and Supply Management Course will introduce students to the basic elements, issues, and problems of modern purchasing and supply management processes and practices. Emphasis will be given to identifying and solving purchasing supply management problems. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Acceptance into four-year business program. MGMT 4200 (1.0-3.0 Cr) Business Internships Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 4300 (3.0 Cr) Human Resource Management Covers labor/management relations, harassment, discrimination, and legal issues. Emphasizes job analysis, design, recruiting, selection, placement, and orientation. Provides tools for the implementation of a human resource management program. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 4400 (3.0 Cr) International Business An exploration of the role of multinational corporations in worldwide economic development with emphasis on complexities confronting US firms operating in international markets. Explores international business, trade and foreign investment, and theories of international trade, economic development and international investment, as well as the many international agencies, (government and private), which affect international business by informing, regulating or financing it. Develops an appreciation of the unpredictable forces of foreign environments and explores how the international businessman responds to these influences. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 4800 (3.0 Cr) Strategic Management Designed as the capstone course for the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Focuses on the role of the manager in dealing with strategic business challenges, the integration of functional areas, policy formulation and implementation. 3 lecture hours per week. Pre- or co-requisites: All core classes, senior standing and advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 4900 (1.0 - 3.0 Cr) Independent Research I Independent research/readings in areas not fully covered by core or elective courses. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. MGMT 4910 (3.0 Cr) Independent Research II Provides additional independent research/readings opportunities in areas not fully covered by current core or elective courses. Prerequisite: MGMT 4900 and instructor permission. MGMT 4950 (1.0-3.0 Cr) Seminars in Business Special topics in Business Management offered periodically under this number. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the business baccalaureate program. Back to Top | Back to Courses Copyright © 2000, Dixie State College of Utah For more information contact: webmaster@dixie.edu