This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the importance of common business processes and their relationship with information systems in modern companies. Gaining insight into the integration that good information systems, specifically Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, foster in an organization. Offered every semester.
Winter 2024 - Online Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
The management process is explained by examining its functions of business planning, organizing, leading, and controlling strategy. Theoretical concepts and applications through the use of selected case materials. Business degree-seeking students will not be given credit toward the undergraduate business degree for completion of this course. Offered every semester.
An exploration of opportunities for self-employment and product development. The course features a comprehensive survey of the entrepreneurship process: recognizing opportunities, evaluating business potential, sources of financing, launching a new business venture, and issues related to managing growth. Application of management principles to operating issues of small, evolving businesses. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: Admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Winter 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
Explore the management process through an examination of its functions of planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling work and work performance in a business organization. Students learn about theoretical concepts and applications through the use of selected case materials. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Winter 2024 - Hybrid Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
Focuses on the work of human resource departments in acquiring, training, developing, appraising, compensating, and managing employees. Strong focus on legal requirements of HR practices. Introduces the growing role of strategic human resource management. Prerequisites: MGT 331 and admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
Examines the organization of a purchasing department, its objectives, functions, and personnel. Purchasing specifications, standards, bidding, ordering, and sources are among the topics covered. Discussion and analysis of the duties and responsibilities of the materials handling manager in a typical manufacturing firm. Specifically, the handling of materials in the manufacturing process is discussed, including coordination between manufacturing departments and plants within a firm. Prerequisite: Admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Winter 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online
This course explores the relationship between business development, social justice, and the growing emphasis on sustainable business practices (e.g., "conscious capitalism"). Business will be studied in a way that includes the study of community, commitment to the common good, and one's own values. Offered each semester. Prerequisites: MGT 331, junior standing, and admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Winter 2024 - Online Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online
A class which integrates theory and application by teaching students how to be effective members of a work team. Emphasis on both logical and creative problem solving. Dynamics and processes within teams serve as the focus of analysis, learning, and practice. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) focusing on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and the key role they play in modern organizations. Students will gain an understanding of ERP systems from both a functional (business process) and implementation perspective using SAP R/3software. Offered fall and winter semester. Prerequisites: MGT 268 and admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online
An examination of the experiences of different groups in the U.S. workforce, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Cultural differences are explored, and consideration is given to the ways in which organizational norms operate to include or marginalize different groups of people. Fulfills Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Prerequisite: Admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Provides students with an overview of total quality management. Emphasis on philosophy, tools, and the integrated systems for the continuous improvement of process and product quality. Offered once yearly. Prerequisite: Admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online
Application of strategic and quantitative tools and techniques in manufacturing and service organizations. Specific topics include manufacturing strategy formulation, forecasting, aggregate planning, scheduling, Just in Time management and assurance of quality, inventory management, and advanced technologies, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: STA 215, MGT 268, and admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Provides a comprehensive presentation of the concepts, procedures, and tools necessary for analyzing and designing management information systems. Students will develop skills necessary throughout the systems development cycle, e.g., project management, data collection, analysis, design, testing, and documentation. Students will apply course concepts and skills in a team project. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MGT 268 and admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Develops the intricate connections between management, ownership, and family dynamics that characterize family business. Its intention is to do this primarily by bringing together established members of the local family-owned business community and students with family business backgrounds or interests. Prerequisite: Admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
This course is designed to familiarize students with strategic planning, modeling, and developing practical applications in operations and supply chain management. Cost-effective distribution policies for multi-echelon inventory systems, transportation and routing management and location planning are also covered. Prerequisites: MGT 366 and admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
Winter 2024 - Hybrid Fall 2024 - Hybrid Winter 2025 - Hybrid
The study of functions and responsibilities of general management in terms of analyzing problems that affect the performance, character, and success of the total business enterprise. Emphasis on corporate strategy and its implementation. International aspects of corporate strategy are included. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Senior standing, all core classes, and admitted to Seidman College of Business or by permit.
