School of Business Administration

Undergraduate Management Course Descriptions

MANA 3311 Organizational Behavior and Leadership An understanding of leadership and analysis of behavioral management concepts: i.e., team building. conflict resolution, change management, motivation, leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational design.

MANA 3315 Management and Organization An analysis of the structure and processes of organizations and their implications for managers. Emphasis placed on organizational cultures, power, politics, and the development of the learning and knowledge-based organization.

MANA 3320 Human Resources Management Planning, organizing and administering the personnel department. Emphasis given to recruiting, testing, training, and development of employees. Prerequisite: MANA 3311.

MANA 3325 Small Business and Entrepreneurship [formerly GENB 3325] Application of business management principles to the formation and operation of small business enterprises.  Considers the problems of organizing, financing, and marketing by small firms.

MANA 3330 Management Information Systems A survey of the tools and techniques for applying state-of-the-art decision models and software in computerized information systems supporting managerial decision making.  Main topic area includes decision support system technology, artificial intelligence tools, expert systems and business applications.  Prerequisite:  COSC 1307 or equivalent. 

MANA 3370 Information and Communication [formerly GENB 3370] Opportunity for development of clear and persuasive business communication skills, study of interpersonal communication channels in internal and external environments, and experience in writing business letters, reports, and other written communications.

MANA 4170 Career Management Strategies  Develop job search, networking, and career management skills, Topics may include business etiquette, salary negotiations, and future career possibilities.

MANA 4305 Production and Operations Management Management of the production function in business firms with special attention given to production, transportation, inventory, quality and cost control. Prerequisite: COSC 1307 and MATH 1342.

MANA 4310 International Business [formerly GENB 4310] Focuses upon the globalization of markets, technologies and business practices and how organizational leaders and managers deal with these changing forces.  Topics inside international trade, foreign manufacturing and global service industries such as transportation and mass communications.

MANA 4315 Managerial Decision Making This course develops integrative decision-making skills in business. Topics include problem definition, generation of alternatives, data collection, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and the presentation of results using written reports, tables, graphs, and presentations.  It requires significant computer use and case analysis.  Prerequisite: MATH 1342 and COSC 1307.

MANA 4325 Compensation Administration Job analysis and evaluation; development of a comprehensive compensation program including incentive systems, supplemental compensation, and methods of executive remuneration. Prerequisite: MANA 3311.

MANA 4335 Industrial Relations Overview of labor law, rights of employers and unions in organizing and bargaining, grievance processing, arbitration, and collective bargaining strategy and tactics. Prerequisite: MANA 3311.

MANA 4345 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: MANA 3330 or ACCT 4391 and COSC 1307. 

MANA 4350 Database Information Systems The basics of constructing, managing, and deploying relational database solutions in support of electronic-based commerce activities.  Topics include the requirements of defining and using data in relational databases, and incorporating the collection, management, and use of data as an integral part of successful e-business endeavors. 

MANA 4365 Undergraduate Internship An 8 to 16 week program providing a learning experience in an off-campus environment.  Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor and 3.0 minimum GPA.

MANA 4370 Special Topics In Management Studies in management to include such topics as organizational theory and structure, global challenges in management, and ethical issues confronting management. A maximum of six semester hours may be applied to a degree. May be repeated once for credit when content changes. Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor.

MANA 4380 Management Consulting The application of theory from the various disciplines to business problems in consulting environment with small businesses.  Definitions of problems, analysis of appropriate variables, and recommendations are provided by students for implementation by management. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

MANA 4385 Leadership and Management Development Application of leadership and organization behavior concepts with an emphasis on team building, change management, and other key skills.  Utilize experiential learning; i.e., team building and management development exercises, case studies, and simulations. Prerequisite: MANA 3311 or consent of academic advisor.

MANA 4395 Managerial Strategy and Policy Integration of accounting, economics, law, finance, management, and marketing in the solution of an organization's problems. The case method is used extensively. Prerequisite: Senior within one year of graduation.

MANA 4199-4699 Independent Study Independent study in specific areas of management not covered by organized undergraduate courses. A maximum of six credit hours for independent study may be applied toward an undergraduate 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 department chair. The proposal and the final report become part of the student's permanent record. Prerequisite: Consent of academic advisor.