COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

ACCT 5300: Accounting Concepts and Procedures
Survey of accounting procedures, accumulation of information regarding the accounting entity, and interpretation for control purposes and managerial decisions. Students who have credit for six hours of principles of accounting may not receive credit for this course. Course fee $10.

ACCT 5310: Problems in Federal Income Taxation
A broad overview of gross income, deductions, losses, and types of taxable entities. This course teaches students to recognize the important tax consequences of many common business transactions. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

ACCT 5320: Accounting for Management Control
Use of accounting data in the decision-making process and in the analysis and control of business operations. Prerequisite: ACCT 5300 or six hours of principles of accounting. Students with 15 semester hours or more of accounting may not receive credit for this course. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

ACCT 5335: Advanced Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting
Accounting for governments and not-for-profit entities. Coverage includes budgets, revenues, expenditures, and required financial reports. Prerequisite: ACCT 5300 or equivalent. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

ACCT 5350: Federal Income Tax Research
Methodology of researching tax problems in the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, IRS administrative procedures, and court cases. Course fee $10.

ACCT 5360: Advanced Problems in Accounting
Accounting theory and practice relating to complex consolidation issues and business combinations. Consolidated financial statements, partnerships and fiduciary accounting are examined. Prerequisite: ACCT 3312 or equivalent.

ACCT 5370: Special Topics in Accounting
An exploration of current accounting topics that are not covered in other courses. Timely accounting issues are covered. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Course fee $10.

ACCT 5385: Advanced Accounting Theory
Investigation of elements of accounting theories and their implementation. Accounting policy, research and standard-setting are examined. Prerequisite: ACCT 3312

ACCT 5399 - 5699: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of accounting not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses may be applied to a graduate degree. Independent study courses are available only to degree seeking students. The student must request a faculty member to supervise the independent study, write a proposal and have it approved by the sponsoring faculty member and the College of Business and Technology coordinator of graduate programs. The proposal and the final report become part of the student's permanent record.

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FINANCE (FINA)

FINA 5310: Financial Institutions
Characteristics of financial institutions, savings intermediation and its effects on the allocation of investment funds, and regulation of financial intermediaries. Course fee $10.

FINA 5320: Advanced Financial Management
Financial management of the firm with special emphasis on financial planning, capital concepts. Students with 15 undergraduate semester hours or more of finance may not receive MBA credit for this course. Course fee $10.

FINA 5330: Investment Analysis
A study of securities and the markets in which they are traded; an analysis of the risk-return tradeoff in examining investments; development of specific tools and techniques for selecting among securities that include: equities, fixed income vehicles, options/futures, real estate, and international securities; construction of portfolios to meet specific investor objectives. Prerequisite: FINA 5320 or equivalent. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

FINA 5370: Special Topics in Finance
An exploration of current finance topics that are not covered in other courses. May be repeated once for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

FINA 5199 - 5699: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of finance not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses may be applied to a graduate degree. Independent study courses are available only to degree seeking students. The student must request a faculty member to supervise the independent study, write a proposal and have it approved by the sponsoring faculty member and the College of Business and Technology coordinator of graduate programs. The proposal and the final report become part of the student's permanent record.

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GENERAL BUSINESS (GENB)

GENB 5305: Decision Making in Operations Management
Analysis of the operations management function from a manager's perspective. Quantitative techniques related to decision making such as linear programming , statistics and simulation are applied to operations management problems in both the service and manufacturing industries. Prerequisite: GENB 5315. Extended computer access fee $15. Course fee $10.

GENB 5310: Business Legal Environment
Introductionto the legal environment of business, legal reasoning, and historical perspective. The ifluence on economic activity by regulatory agencies in their pursuit of public policy is stressed. Course fee pending

GENB 5315: Quantitative Analysis
Topics to be covered include quantitative techniques for decision making, linear programming, inferential statistics and selected quantitative models with computer applications. Extended computer access fee $15, Course fee $10.

GENB 5321: Seminar in Technical Business Research
The application of research techniques to business decision-making. Definition of problem, alternative selection, conclusion and recommendations. A formal report is required. Prerequisite: GENB 5315 or equivalent. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

GENB 5340: Business and Professional Ethics
A study of ethical problems in business and the foundations for decisions involving ethical issues. Topics include ethical concepts, personal integrity, individual conscience and company loyalty and responsibility conflict, as they impact on the decision process in the functional areas of business. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

GENB 5370: Special Topics in General Business
An exploration of current general business topics that are not covered in other courses. May be repeated once for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of graduate advisor. Course fee pending.

GENB 5380: Business Consulting
The study and application of theoretical business models in a consulting environment. Projects and/or cases are assigned for problem analysis and solution. Final report includes recommended action for management. Course fee $10.

GENB 5390: Residency
Practical field experience to meet the needs of practicing professionals. The focus of the course will reflect the student's career goals and current deficiencies. May be repeated once. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of graduate credit in business. Course fee $10.

GENB 5396: Thesis
Selection of a research topic and development of a thesis plan. Prerequisite: MANA 5395 or concurrent enrollment. Course fee $10.

GENB 5397: Thesis
Completion and approval of thesis. Prerequisite: GENB 5396 or concurrent enrollment. Course fee $10.

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MANAGEMENT (MANA)

MANA 5310: Organizational Management
A study of the management process, behavioral and structural properties of organizations, and environmental influences surrounding organizations. May not be taken for graduate credit for candidates for the MBA degree. Course fee $10.

MANA 5320: Human and Organizational Behavior
Investigation of organizational structures and intergroup relations. Concepts in social psychology and other behavioral sciences are used to appraise organizational practices. Emphasis will be given to techniques of motivation, leadership and communications. Students with 15 undergraduate semester hours or more of management may not receive MBA credit for this course. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

MANA 5330: Introduction to Information Systems
A survey of information systems concepts will be presented, including a historical perspective of information systems, the structure of the information systems function, and introduction to information systems technologies, application planning, system development, end user computing, decision support systems, and the management of information system resources. Current topics in artificial intelligence and electronic commerce will also be explored. Prerequisite: tudents must be able to demonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software before enrolling in this course. Extended computer access fee $15. Course fee $10.

MANA 5335: Industrial and Labor Relations
Development of a conceptual model of the industrial relations system and environment including the legal and economic factors influencing union recognition, contract negotiations, and agreement administration. Emphasis on federal labor legislation, strategy and tactics of bargaining, grievance processing, and arbitration. Prerequisite: MANA 5320.

MANA 5340: MIS: E-Business and E-Commerce
Study of advanced applications of management information systems (MIS) in business. Topics include E-Business applications such as enterprise resource planning and E-Commerce topics such as web design/development and web business models. Prerequisite: Students must be able to demonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software before enrolling in this course, and MANA 5330 or equivalent. Extended computer access fee $15. Course fee $10.

MANA 5350: Seminar in Human Resources Management
Advanced study of selected topics in human resources management with special emphasis on issues of current importance in the field. Such issues as staffing, training, evaluating and compensating will be covered. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

MANA 5370: Special Topics in Management
An exploration of current finance topics that are not covered in other courses. May be repeated once for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Course fee $10.

MANA 5390: Organizational Theory and Decision-Making
Study of decision-making techniques and the analysis of organizational structures. Analysis of managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing and control. Students with 15 undergraduate semester hours or more of management may not receive MBA credit for this course. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

MANA 5395: Strategy and Policy Formulation
Capstone course for The College of Business Administration and Technology covering all functional areas of the graduate business curriculum. Top management's view of the firm. Planning and implementation of policy, evaluation of strategy alternatives, utilization of appropriate controls, and the evaluation of the administrative process are emphasized. Prerequisite: May not be taken until the student has completed 27 hours of graduate work in business. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

MANA 5199 - 5699: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of management not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study may be applied to a graduate degree. Independent study courses are available only to degree seeking students. The student must request a faculty member to supervise the independent study, write a proposal and have it approved by the sponsoring faculty member and the College of Business and Technology coordinator of graduate programs. The proposal and the final report become part of the student's permanent record.

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MARKETING (MARK)

MARK 5320: Current Trends in Marketing
An analysis of contemporary problems in marketing with emphasis on dynamic market characteristics. Students with 15 undergraduate semester hours or more in marketing may not receive MBA credit for this course. Course fee $10. Extended computer access fee $15.

MARK 5370: Health Care Marketing in Contemporary Society
A review and analysis of current trends in the health care field with a focus on managed care and the implication for business and marketing practitioners. Prerequisite: MARK 5320. Course fee $10.

MARK 5375: Special Topics in Marketing
Areas of study in marketing that reflect contemppory topics not covered by organized courses. Course fee $10. Prerequisite: MARK 5320.

MARK 5380: Marketing Research and Analysis
Examination of approaches and methods of marketing research employed by marketing managers to solve marketing problems; emphasis on survey methodology and applications of statistical methods. Prerequisite: MARK 5320 and GENB 5315. Course fee pending.

MARK 5399 - 5699: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of marketing not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study courses may be applied to a graduate degree. Independent study courses are available only to degree-seeking students. The student must request a faculty member to supervise the independent study, write a proposal and have it approved by the sponsoring faculty member and College of Business Administration coordinator of graduate programs. The proposal and the final report become part of the student's permanent record.

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MBA Online (MBAO)
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MBAO 6311: Accounting Analysis
The course is designed for managers who will use, not prepare, accounting information. It consists of 3 modules: Financial Accounting, Cost Management and Management Control. (ACCT 6305 Accounting Analysis at UT Dallas)

MBAO 6312: Economic Analysis
The emphasis of this course will be on fundamental aspects of economic analysis relating to individual firms and individual markets. The student will learn the impact of demand, how firms choose prices, the role of costs, the nature of competition and monopoly, the role of property rights, simple network economics, and basic antitrust. Although not heavily used in the course, some reference will be made to calculus. (MAS 6v07 Economic Analysis at UT Dallas)

MBAO 6313: Management
An analysis of formal organizational theory and the interrelationship of individuals in organizations. A study of the organization as a system of authority, status, leadership, direction, culture, ethics, communication and influence. (MANA 6330 Management at UT Pan American)

MBAO 6314: Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to managerial decision analysis using quantitative tools. Topics include a general framework for decision analysis, decision tables and trees, simulation, linear programming and related techniques, classical optimization, forecasting, and probabilistic and statistical techniques. Uses applicable decision support software. Emphasis is on applications. No textbook is required. All course materials will be provided to the students. (MS 6973 Quantitative Analysis in Business at UT San Antonio)

MBAO 6315: Marketing Management
An overview of the theory and practice of marketing. Study of the impact of organization structures and processes on the performance of organizational members. The practice of analytic and decision-making skills will be emphasized. (MRKT 6310 Marketing Management at UT Permian Basin)

MBAO 6316: Financial Management
The study of providing an organization with operating funds and effectively utilizing monetary resources. Primary emphasis on financial decision making within organizations and techniques of financial analysis and forecasting. (FINA 5311 Financial Management at UT Arlington)

MBAO 6331: Research Methods in Business
The application of research techniques to business decision-making. Study of the scientific method: definition of survey, development of methodology, evaluation of alternatives, findings, summary, conclusions and recommendations. (GENB 5321 Research Methods at UT Tyler)

MBAO 6332: Management Information Systems
This course will look at technology at a macro level. Each module examines the impact of today's information systems on organizations, education, government, culture, society, and the future. (CIS 5394 Information Systems for Managers at UT El Paso)

MBAO 6333: Legal Environment in Business
The course will introduce the student to fundamental legal issues confronting managers in the contemporary American and global legal environment. (BLAW 6300 Legal Environment in Business at UT Brownsville)

MBAO 6334: Production and Operations Management
The study of the role of the production function in the business system and its relationship to marketing and finance. The focus is on the decision making necessary for productivity improvement in the transformation process of manufacturing and non-manufacturing service organizations. Strategies of production system design, capacity management, quality management, production planning, inventory planning and control, facility location and supply chain management are explored. Systems studied include Just-in-Time, Total Quality Management and Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Prerequisite: MBAO 6314 Quantitative Analysis (MANA 6360 Production and Operations Management at UT Brownsville)

MBAO 6335: Contemporary Topics in Financial Management
The study of topics recently published in financial management literature. The topics will be selected from international, corporate, and risk management topics and vary from term to term. (FINA 6328 Contemporary Topics in Financial Management at UT Permian Basin)

MBAO 6336: Managerial Accounting
The study of accounting and its uses by management in the decision-making process. Prerequisite: MBAO 6311 Accounting Analysis (ACCT 6973 Accounting for Decision Making at UT San Antonio)

MBAO 6371: Human Resource Management
Advanced study of selected topics in human resource management with special emphasis on issues of current importance in the field. Topic areas in such human resource functions as staffing, development, appraisal, and compensation will be covered. Prerequisite: any 18 graduate business credit hours. (MANA 5350 Human Resource Management at UT Tyler)

MBAO 6372: Organizational Leadership and Change
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of Leadership and Organizational change theories, practices, and research. Special attention will be given to critical thinking skills and the students' ability to communicate and lead effectively in the discussion chat room format Prerequisite: any 18 graduate business credit hours. (MANA 6332 Organizational Leadership and Change at UT Pan American)

MBAO 6373: Global Strategic Management
Participants will be able to perform environmental scanning through the understanding of the elements of corporate, competitive and operational environments. Participants will be exposed to different tools for evaluation of opportunities and threats and for identifying sources of strategy. Students will have "hands-on" experience through a computer simulation. This simulation will provide participants the experience of working in teams. Teams will make competitive decisions about a global organization. Prerequisite: any 18 graduate business credit hours. (MGMT 5335 Global Strategic Management at UT El Paso)

MBAO 6395: Business Policy
The primary thrust of this course is general management. It will be different from most of the courses you have had in the functional areas (e.g. accounting, marketing) because you will be to use a wide range of business knowledge and exhibit diverse skills. Therefore, it will be demanding and challenging because you will have to perform in topic areas where you have both strengths and weaknesses. Prerequisite: any 36 graduate business credit hours. (BUSA 5333 Business Policy at UT Arlington)

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TECHNOLOGY (TECH)

TECH 5300: Inservice Workshop for Technology
This course is designed to provide opportunities for groups who wish to study specific problems in technology. Up to six semester hours of credit in inservice workshops may be used for degree requirements with the prior approval of the student's advisor. Course fee $10.

TECH 5301: History and Philosophy of Technology
A study of the social, political, industrial, and educational factors which have influenced technology. Emphasis is placed on readings and discussion for the purpose of developing a sound philosophy of technology. Course fee $10.

TECH 5303: Research Techniques in Technology
An orientation in types of research, literature, and proposal development. An advisor-approved project is required. Course fee $10.

TECH 5305: Seminar in Technology
A discussion and analysis of current trends and problems in technology. Up to six semester hours may be applied to a degree. No topics may be repeated. Course fee $10.

TECH 5306: Advanced Industrial Distribution
A study of industrial distribution with emphasis on logistics management of materials, communications and financial processes involved in getting a product from the point of manufacture to the point of use, including service after the sale. Course fee $10.

TECH 5309: Industrial Technology
Involves updating skills, knowledge, and experience in industrial processes and materials. Course fee $10.

TECH 5310: Quality Control Techniques
A discussion, analysis and application of quality control concepts to include both attribute and variable quality control techniques. Total quality control (TQC) and variable analysis will be emphasized as they apply to Just-In-Time manufacturing techniques. Attribute analysis will be emphasized as it applies to MIL-STD-105D and variable analysis as it applies to MIL-STD-414. Effective utilization of microcomputers will be used to develop spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and run statistical quality control microcomputer programs. This course is reflective of current trends and problems in technology. Course fee $15. Extended computer access fee $15.

TECH 5311: Trends and Techniques in Visual Communication Technology
An emphasis on current trends and technical applications in the visual communication industry. Extended computer access fee $15. Course fee required $10.

TECH 5312: Industrial Maintenance Management
A study of contemporary maintenance management within modern industries emphasizing the evaluation of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS). Course fee $10.

TECH 5313: Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems
Study of energy and transportation concerned with delivery systems and methods. Course fee $10.

TECH 5317: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
A study of the application of computer-aided-design, computer-aided-manufacturing, computer numerical control, robotics, programmable electronic controllers, and communication networks to achieve automated manufacturing. Course fee $10.

TECH 5318: Computer Applications in Industrial Technology
Study of methods and materials for integrating the computer into the various areas of the technology curriculum. Course fee $15. Extended computer access fee $15.

TECH 5320: Total Quality Management
A study of the principles and practices of TQM to include leadership in quality, customer satisfaction, employee involvement, and continuous process improvement. Such TQM tools and techniques as quality function deployment and experimental design are studied. Course fee $10.

TECH 5325: Administration and Supervision of Human Resource Development
Study of the fundamentals, principles, and techniques of supervision and administration. Course fee $10.

TECH 5328: Topics in Technical Programs
Studies in technical programs. Up to nine semester hours may be applied to a degree. Topics may be repeated if content changes. Course fee required. $10.

TECH 5329: Trends in Industry
Study of new and developing industrial techniques. Course fee $10.

TECH 5330: Safety and Health Developments
An analysis of concerns in the work environment such as changes in laws, new research findings, and attitudes of management and labor toward safety and health. Course fee $10.

TECH 5331: Project Management
Planning and scheduling to interface human resources with modern industry. Course fee $10.

TECH 5341: Planning, Developing and Implementing Safety Programs
Explores the expertise needed to plan, develop and implement safety programs. Course fee $10.

TECH 5345: Professional Development
Provides an opportunity to investigate and discuss ways to upgrade knowledge and skills relating to professional responsibilities. Course fee $10.

TECH 5346: Environmental Management
(Same as ENGR 5321)
Federal and state environmental regulations; techniques for environmental control; risk assessment and management strategies; characterization, measurement and control of air contaminants; hazardous materials characterization, spill control strategies, and cleanup techniques. Course fee $10.

TECH 5361: Principles of Technology I
A study of Force, Work, Rate, Resistance, Energy, Power and Force Transformers. Course fee $10.

TECH 5370: Internship in Technology
An 8-16 week program offering learning experiences in an off-campus industrial business or manufacturing environment. A minimum of 125 clock hours of learning experiences in the approved internship activity is required for 3 hours of credit. Course is taken for credit/no-credit. Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor required. Course fee $10.

TECH 5371: Internship in Technology
An 8-16 week program offering learning experiences in an off-campus industrial business or manufacturing environment. A minimum of 125 clock hours of learning experiences in the approved internship activity is required for 3 hours of credit. Course is taken for credit/no-credit. Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor required. Course fee $10.

TECH 5199 - 5699: Independent Study
Independent study in specific areas of technology not covered by organized graduate courses. A maximum of six hours for independent study courses may be applied toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Course fee $10.

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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (HRD)

HRD (TNDV) 5307: Measurement and Evaluation in Technology Education
A study of evaluation principles as they relate to curricula, students, programs, community relations, and required reporting procedures in technology education. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5313: Organization and Management of Instructional Environment
Designed to provide technical and industrial instructors opportunities in properly organizing and managing learning situations in the classroom and laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and advisor. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5321: Introduction to Distance Learning
Introduction to the field of distance learning through the study and application of distance learning principles to educational and training settings via a variety of distance learning modalities. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5322: Concepts of Distance Learning
A study of the theoretical framework, historical development and practical applications of distance learning. Emphasis is placed on readings, discussion, and hands-on application for the purpose of developing a sound philosophy and knowledge of distance education. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5323: Developing Web-Based Instruction
A study of concepts and practices relating to the development, implementation and teaching of Internet courses in education and industry. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5324: Multimedia and Animation
A technical course that develops advanced knowledge and skills in the use of computers for multimedia presentations and digital animation. It introduces students to 3-D modeling and rendering techniques and resources. This hands-on course allows students to create, edit, and render objects, and to design and produce multimedia presentations that use images, video, and audio resources to deliver a message. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5325: Accident Prevention in Technical Laboratories
A study of the principles of safety as applied to the physical plant, laboratory layout, machines, power tools, hand tools, and personnel.

HRD (TNDV) 5326: Planning and Development of Career and Technology Education
Planning, organizing, and developing programs in career and technology education. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5327: Instructional Improvement in Career and Technology Education
Emphasis on updating instructional abilities in career and technology education including diagnosis, alternative teaching strategies, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Teaching experience in technical programs. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5331: Objectives of Career and Technology Education
A study of the goals and objectives of career and technology education programs as described in the state plan. Funding, personnel qualifications, faculty standards and program evaluation are included. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5332: Analysis and Coursemaking
A study of the fundamentals of course construction including job and trade analysis to determine the skills and related technical competencies needed in the development of a course of study. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5333: Human Relations
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships among individuals in business, industrial and educational settings. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5336: Instructional Processes for Adult Education
Theory and methods of instruction in adult and continuing education to include learning principles, curriculum organization, evaluation techniques and effective classroom interaction. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5342: Trends in Industrial Training
Designed to help people in industry best utilize resources for increasing productivity. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5380: Community and Junior College Organization
Structure and organization of the community and junior colleges and their role in the total education system of a community. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5381: Community College Curriculum
An in-depth study of the components and functions of the major community college curriculum area. Emphasis is placed on the trends, problems, and issues related to programs and services. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5384: Change Theory
Conceptual tools needed to understand and appreciate the change process and to develop ways of operationalizing change relative to helping people and organization adjust to and accept change. Course fee $10.

HRD (TNDV) 5385: Diversity in the Workplace
Research and theory in diversity issues and factors influencing the full implementation of diversity training in the workplace. Utilizes case studies, group interactions and simulated learning experiences. Course fee $10.

HRD 5386: Conflict Resolution
This course involves a study of current theories and techniques on interpersonal, group and inter-group conflict related to constructive management of organizational conflicts and negotiations within organizations. Course fee pending.

HRD 5387: Foundations in Human Resource Development
Study of the set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its employees with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands: learning and human resource development, needs assessments, task analysis, designing and implementing training programs, evaluating training programs, career development, organizational development. Course fee pending.
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