Academic Catalog 2017-2018

management. Primary emphasis is placed on analysis of theory, principles of sound busi- ness practice, organizational structure, and managerial functions. MGT 3103 Business Communication Business Communication encompasses all types of communication required to function ef- fectively as a leader in an organization. Communications fundamentals, business English, correspondence, written reports, oral communication, employment communications, and other special communication applications will be emphasized. MGT 3113 Management & Finance Management & Finance provides an introduction to entrepreneurship and financial termi- nology and principles with a focus on both managerial and personal financial decisions. The impact of budgeting, risk, the time value of money, business plans, marketing, and financial analysis will be examined from an entrepreneurial, managerial and personal per- spective. MGT 3153 Business Research Methods Business Research Methods is designed to introduce the use of quantitative and qualitative research tools in conducting action research in organizations. The course will give students an overview of the action research model, as well as other models, types and functions of research. It will also provide students with the methods and tools used to collect, analyze, interpret, and report quantitative data. Students will learn the basic principles of ethical research data analysis and presentation strategies. MGT 3173 Introduction to Leadership Introduction to Leadership focuses on theories of leadership as applied to adult learners engaged in a variety of experiential and traditional learning activities. An examination of traditional leadership theories will be covered as well as cutting-edge leadership topics. Leadership applications will develop critical thinking skills about leadership concepts. Skill building exercises will foster leadership skills that can be applied in professional and personal lives. MGT 3193 Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior focuses on organizational theory and the analysis of structures and environments, resource utilization, power and leadership, cultures, problem diagnosis, and renewal of open system organizations. Students will also examine the roles and func- tions of managers in leading organizations (planning, organizing, directing, delegating, and evaluating the use of resources) and the roles of organizational development practitioners in helping clients in the organizational renewal process. An examination of the organiza- tion and the leader will attempt to provide reason and rationale for why some theories and applications appear to work in one environment but not in another. This course should prepare the student to analyze real-world environments and to select the best alternatives. MGT 4123 Contemporary Issues in Leadership Contemporary Issues in Leadership is a study cultural, ethical, and philosophical issues which are involved in leadership practices. Written assignments will be applicable to the student’s particular occupation or field of interest. The course addresses these issues in the context of a required service learning project. Students will be challenged through these experiential projects to become catalysts for positive change and leadership in their com- munity.

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