23 courses with the subject MGT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MGT 6604MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The evolving role of Information Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT) is examined together with the notion of supply and demand for systems in the workplace The concept of IS/IT strategy and the integration of IS/IT with management are themes explored through the topics of business strategy, IS/IT strategic analysis, innovation in the workplace, competition, and the impacts of change. This course also examines methods for organizing IS/IT resources, evaluating IS/IT investments, and requirements for providing IT services within the organization.
Learners will explore the future of organizations, the changing role of leaders, and how to foresee, manage, and create the future. Systems thinking, trend identification and analysis, scenario building, and creating a learning organization will be examined. Scenarios for the next millennium will be developed to expand learners' ability to scan the horizon, think strategically beyond the known, predict the impact of choices, and plan for their own and their organization's future.
Leadership and organizational changes associated with the shift from a domestic to an international marketplace are explored. The risks and opportunities in this vastly expanded operating sphere create a new paradigm of business practices, organizational values, and leadership practices. Business plans and culturally appropriate strategies and analytical competencies for success are investigated and formulated. Students will be introduced to the ever-changing marketplace in the international arena.
This course explores the many facets of consumer behavior and how business research methods and processes can be utilized in organizations. The course intends to examine how to design, gather, analyze, and report on information used to address specific consumer behavior patterns and trends. Participants are exposed to and gain an understanding of the differing internal and external influences impacting consumer buying behavior. In addition, participants can expect to learn how to conduct research as well as how to use research findings. The course delivers a perspective on the evolutionary impact of the Internet and supporting technologies (mobile computing, collaborative communication, CRM technologies) on shaping consumer behaviors as well as conducting research
The platform to integrate decision making as competitive advantages begins with your ability to deploy your information technology assets to create value for customers, for employees, and for stakeholders. This course will examine how companies are managing and leveraging customer information to mass - customize their product and service offering, deliver solutions to meet the needs of their best customer and monetize their customer experience.
This course will examine the theoretical framework and practical concepts of management and leadership. Particular attention will be given to incorporating both historical and contemporary works that provide a 660
This course Studies accounting functions, principles, and concepts underlying financial reporting. Primary emphasis is placed on the use of financial reports to evaluate corporate performance and the use of accounting information for internal planning and control, cash flow, and financial analysis.
This course examines the changing landscape of the relationship between the organization and its employees. At a time when the traditional business models of the 20th century seem to lack the luster and effectiveness of practices and processes of the previous century, organizations are struggling with the barrage of influencers---from global markets to service economies---relentless impacting their business. Because there is a tendency to view employees from a narrow perspective, i.e., position titles, job descriptions, and a limited assessment of competencies, organizations harbor the potential---often in outdated policies and procedures---to thwart employee growth and development as opposed to encouraging continuous learning. This course intends to examine those barriers and offer viable alternatives to move employee development into the 21st century.
This course intends to guide learners in the understanding and application of concepts of, a) evaluation b) organizational, and c) personal performance. Along with those foundational concepts, the course also covers the development of quality control and assurance standards, benchmarking and data designs for analysis. Some common terms associated with this course are redesign, reengineering and restructuring behaviors.
This course is a case-based study of pertinent issues in human resources management and understanding. Policy development, implementation, employee/supervisor goal setting and interaction, performance evaluation, benefits interpretation, hiring and dismissal practices. The course strives to develop a series of understandings and skills based upon the applications-based approach.
The situational dilemmas and relationships with customers, employees, competitors, unions, government, and society are examined from an ethical point of view. The course will analyze the essential aspects of law which pertain to business including material from the law of contracts, sales, agency, business organizations, property, negotiable instruments, and security transactions. The effects of government regulations on labor and business are also discussed. Learners will explore the basics of contractual negotiation, examine ethical decisions encountered in organizational life and develop an understanding of frameworks of moral reasoning.
This course explores the basic concepts and fundamentals of marketing and data analysis. It applies these concepts toward improving the prospects of companies faced with opportunities and challenges of doing business in the new millennium. Focus is on implementation of strategies through pricing, distribution channels, promotion, and new product decisions. Qualitative research techniques will be addressed. The case analysis approach is used to illustrate how concepts and tools presented can be applied in marketing decision-making. Cases allow the student to work on real marketing problems, to develop an appreciation for the types of problems that exist, and to develop skills of analysis and decision-making necessary for success in marketing and other areas of business. 661
This course will examine the theoretical framework and practical concepts of financial principles and policies. Particular attention will be given to the understanding of financial statement analysis from a business decision-making perspective. Learning components integrate standard accounting and financial analysis with emphasis on the business activities of day-to-day operations, investing, and financing. This course intends to guide learners to also analyze cash flows and the construction of the statement of cash flows.
This course examines the multiple communication frameworks and concepts of workplace interactions. Particular attention is given to incorporating both historical and contemporary works that provide a foundation for understanding the intricacies of communicating in today's organizations. This course intends to move learners beyond the standard communication rubric of sender/message/receiver, and help learners develop the knowledge and skills needed in diverse environments, virtual systems, and office politics. The impact of influence and power on communications is also explored in this course.
Linking an organization and its environment is examined through both traditional and new approaches to strategic management. Concepts, case studies, published writings, context and current news articles are used to address the ongoing process of strategy. New management approaches and issues, such as the impacts of technology and globalization on the fast changing, knowledge-driven business landscape, also are explored.
From this course students gain an understanding of the effects of the nonmarket environment on managerial strategy and decision-making in business. Students recognize nonmarket environments characterized by the political, social and legal context in which a business is rooted, and examine the relationship between effective management and social responsibility. While the course is viewed from the decision-making perspective of business managers, not of government or the public, it is equally relevant to students whose interests are more closely aligned to the public sector and nonprofit management. This case-based course addresses issues associated with environmental protection, health care, social responsibility, and international management.
This course intends to examine the interdependent and interactive nature of the ever-changing marketplace, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. In addition, learners consider how the dynamics of these relationships provide inherent risks and opportunities and, most likely, an unprecedented business paradigm for the future. The underlying current throughout this course is the question of how economic and political globalization affects culture---and, vice versa. Because there is a tendency to view globalization only within the process of economic advancement, this course intends to move beyond that singular conception and encourage learners to identify the cultural, political, and social dimensions as well.
This course explores the business, legal, political, and social aspects surrounding the phenomenon called Intellectual Property. In particular, this course is predicated on two fundamental questions, "What is Intellectual Property, and does my company have it?" This simple yet powerful inquiry---and the subsequent responses---guides the course over four days of intensive readings, discussions, and writings. 662
This is part one of two highly interactive classes which will guide students in building their own business plan. Important concepts such as recognizing opportunities and testing feasibility will be covered, along with planning in the following areas: management, the organization, and the product or service. The Kauffman online platform will be utilized to provide videos, integrated case studies and corporate examples in the place of a required text.
