MGT

Leadership and Human Resource Management Minor

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

154 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

This course introduces key concepts in project management and the project management life cycle and provides an overview of industry leading project tracking applications. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively understand the 5 distinct phases of project management from planning to completion as well as how to lead through positive influence. The course will combine pedagogical concepts with practical examples.

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior status

The study of operations management (OM) is the study of operations and processes leading to the creation of goods and services. An operations manager is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling organizational resources to produce desired goods and services. In this class students will develop an understanding of the critical role of OM to a firm and learn to apply the techniques used by OM managers to create value.

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

BSA 160, MGT 240

151 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

MGT 240

The course is designed to provide you with the concepts, principles, and skills to engage effectively in workforce planning and the talent management process. You will focus on job analysis, job specifications, recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding while developing the project management skills necessary for positions in Human Resources.

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

In this course, we’ll embark on a journey to understand the leadership process. We’ll use historical and contemporary leadership theories, research, and writings to examine how leaders, followers, and contexts interact to produce change.

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

How can leaders drive innovation and success while ensuring business practices positively impact the triple bottom line—people, profit, and the planet? In this course, we will focus on achieving organizational goals by fostering a culture of ethical leadership, where fairness and trust are at the forefront. As part of your learning, you will conduct ethnographic research at a local nonprofit, assessing its ethical practices and impact on employees, stakeholders, and the community.

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

During this course, you will begin your journey of becoming an adult educator. Together, we will explore philosophies of education and learning, as well as theories and methods for adult learning, training, and development, both from the perspective of training adults and from the broader perspective of building structures and systems to support adult development within organizations. You will gain real work experience as you design and pilot a training program for a client.

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

In this course students will learn how and why companies merge or acquire other entities. Topics include rationale; the lengthy process, which may or may not include regulatory agencies; the results of the company’s decisions, measured by multiple benchmarks; and whether the company’s goals were met. Discussions also include the strategies and outcomes of the target companies. Course material is presented via case studies of actual mergers/acquisitions of public companies. Students will also be assigned a specific merger/acquisition to analyze during the semester, resulting in a final report. 152 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

In this course, students will analyze strategic management decisions via case studies of public companies. Each case provides information leading up to a point in time where management must decide on the direction of the company. Class discussion will center on the positive/negative options and the consequences attached to each option. The class will be divided into teams. Each team will present their assigned portion of the case each week. A student project will involve researching and understanding the nonprofit industry plus an analysis of a case in non-profits.

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior standing

In this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the strategic and ethical dimensions of human resource management through the analysis of complex case studies and by interacting with professionals working in the field of human capital management.

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

BSA 360, MGT 240, and junior or senior standing

This course will focus on supporting your preparation for certification in human resource management. During the course, you’ll focus on the following areas: talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and compliance and risk management. You will take regular practice tests and prepare for exam day. 153 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

MGT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

BSA 360, MGT 240 and junior or senior standing.