BMGT Courses
Offered by Department of Management
College of Business and Technology
- BMGT 230 - Managing Diversity in Organizations - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This course covers the personal and managerial implications of cultural diversity within
work groups. Underlying this course is the philosophy that the ability to work and manage
effectively in a diverse workplace begins with developing a deeper understanding of other
cultures. Sp.
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- BMGT 233 - Business Statistics - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 102 (if necessary) or
MATH 120* or
MATH 123*
MATH 120* or
MATH 123* are recommended. A
study of basic statistical analysis of business and economic data demonstrating its use in
making sound business decisions. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 301 - Principles of Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: None
An integrated study of the functions of a manager: planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling. An in-depth look at various management
theories. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 314 - Operations Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMGT 233* or equivalent
This course explores the transformation of materials, land, labor, and capital into goods
and services. Quantitative management systems are applied to manufacturing and service
processes. Students are expected to be computer literate.
F, Sp.
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- BMGT 330 - International Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: ECON 100 or
ECON
271
This course provides an overview of many of the important concepts and issues facing managers in
an international context. Fundamental management concepts (e.g., organizing, planning, leading,
controlling) will be explored within a cross-cultural international environment with the goal of
facilitating the effective management of organizations.
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- BMGT 334 - Intermediate Statistics - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMGT 233* or equivalent
A continuation of the study of the application of statistical techniques to business
situations that involves advanced topics such as multiple correlation and regression. A
statistical computer package will be used. S.
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- BMGT 355 - Organizational Behavior - 3 hours
- Prereq: Junior standing
This course is designed to develop an understanding of and appreciation for the complex
interrelationships of people in formal organizations. The course focuses on both
individual and group behavior, with emphases on motivation, leadership, conflict, and
other aspects of organizational dynamics. Some sections use basic statistics and computer
applications. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 370 - Small Business Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: BACC 251*,
BMKT 300
This course focuses on the operation of small business and the small business environment.
This course deals with the topics related to personnel, government regulations of small
business, advertising, sales promotion, accounting, forecasting, family ownership and
other management related problems. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 380 - Human Resource Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of human resource
management. Topics include recruitment, selection, and placement; training, development
and performance management; compensation; equal opportunity and the legal environment; and
strategic implication of HRM and its relationship with other organizational functional
areas. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 410/810P - Compensation
Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
A study of the basic forms of financial compensation, including benefits packages.
Principles of internal, external, and individual equity as determined by job evaluation,
salary surveys, and performance evaluation comprise the core of this course. Prior
completion of BMGT 380 is recommended. F.
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- BMGT 411/811P - Labor Relations - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
A study of labor-management relations as defined by negotiated labor contracts. Topics
include history of the labor movement, union structure and function, the negotiation
process, and issues in labor relations. Prior completion of BMGT 380 is recommended. Sp.
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- BMGT 415 - Quality Management Concepts & Practice - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMGT 233*
Overview of the concepts and techniques of quality management. Statistical tools; people
element of quality management; philosophies and practices of quality experts discussed.
Students will be expected to be computer literate. Sp.
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- BMGT 425 - Operations Research - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMGT 233* or equivalent
Recent developments relating to business application of linear programming, simplex
method, transportation method, post optimality analysis, game theory, utility theory,
PERT-CPM, and queuing theory. Students
will be expected to be computer literate. F.
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- BMGT 475 - Management Internship - 1-15 hours
- Prereq: none
A work experience program planned for students preparing for employment in business,
industry, government, or nonprofit organization. The learning situation is supervised by
personnel within the selected entity. F, Sp, Su.
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- BMGT 485/885P - Seminar in Human Resource Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMGT 380
Provides the student with an opportunity to study and research current issues in human
resource management; course stresses an informal setting and open communications approach.
Sp.
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- BMGT 489/889P - Business Consultantship - 3 hours
- Prereq: senior standing and permission of the Department Chair
This course affords the student an opportunity to serve in a consultant capacity for an
area business. In-depth business analysis is conducted by the student, and specific
recommendations are reported to the management of the firm. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 490 - Seminar in Organizational Behavior - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMGT 355
Provides the student an opportunity to study and research current issues in organizational
behavior and to develop a futuristic philosophy of organizational management. F.
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- BMGT 493/893P - Social Responsibilities of Business: Issues and
Ethics - 3 hours
- Prereq: junior standing
A study of the societal challenge of business and organizations; how business and society
interface; micro and macro publics of business and organization, environment, consumerism,
employee rights, equality/diversity, international business and future corporate ethos.
This course covers legal, ethical and social responsibility issues of business and
organizations. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 494/894P - Entrepreneurship - 3 hours
- Prereq: junior standing
This course explores the process of starting a business. The course investigates the
process of generating promising ideas, considering franchise opportunities, forms of
ownership, finding capital, and estimating market potential. The class is project oriented
with each student participating in the development of a complete business plan. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 495 - Administrative Strategy and Policy - 3 hours
- Prereq: senior standing
As the capstone course in business, the course is designed (1) to integrate the knowledge
acquired in other courses in business administration, and (2) to emphasize analysis and
decision-making. F, Sp.
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- BMGT 498 - Management Topics - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Selected topics and problems of current interest considered in depth. Class discussion and
course projects. Topics vary each semester depending upon instructor. On demand.
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- BMGT 499 - Special Problems in Business - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: Permission of Department Chair
Independent investigations of business problems. Topics to be investigated may be tailored
to meet the needs of the student. F, Sp.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is
required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
