MGT 201—Principles of Management

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The theory and applications of management techniques are examined. The essential processes necessary for the practice of management are developed. Within the framework of the functions of management, such topics are covered: Managing Change, Organizational Communication and Structure, Making Decisions, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Work Groups, Ethics and Social Responsibility. Cases and projects enrich the student's class experience.

Prerequisite:

Successful completion (DVP) of MAT 020 or successful completion (DVP) of MAT 040 or placement into MAT 092 or higher.

MGT 203—Entrepreneurship

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This course is designed for individuals who wish to start a business, for those who are already in business for themselves, and for those who seek entrepreneurial opportunities in an established company. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the organizational skills of the business manager. The issues of business entrepreneurship are analyzed through discussions and business plan development.

Prerequisite:

Successful completion (DVP) of MAT 020 or successful completion (DVP) of MAT 040 or placement into MAT 092 or higher.

MGT 205—Human Resource Management

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The student is introduced to an overview of this complex human resource management function as it applies to both the small and large business organization. The major thrust of the course is devoted to the basic personnel practices involved in employee recruitment selection, training, appraisal, affirmative action, labor relations, compensation, safety, and career planning.

MGT 220—Internship: Business

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An internship is an on-site, academically-related learning experience in an industry setting aligned to a student's personal career interests and academic course of study. This is a hybrid course. The student meets bi-weekly with the instructor in a seminar class setting to review reports and discuss class concepts. The student also meets weekly in an online setting to post to their job experience folder and interact with other student's job experiences. A research paper and internship portfolio must also be submitted. This is a fourth semester course.

Prerequisite:

Permission of department chair and prerequisites MGT 201, MGT 205; a minimum CGPA of 2.5 is also required

Note:

Students must comply with all policies, procedures, and regulations of the internship/fieldwork site. Failure to do so will result in immediate removal from the internship site and automatic failure of the course.