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Designed as an integrative course to synthesize and apply concepts covered throughout the program. Provides case study approach to corporate strategy, top management strategy and policy making, integrating the functional divisions of an organization through analysis and solutions to complex business situations. Goal is for students to enhance their abilities to think strategically in their careers. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the cohort, degree-completion Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration or NLU courses MGT 301, MGT 302, MGT 303, and MGT 305. 4 quarter hours

The BSM/BSMIS is one of the few degree programs that focuses on "management" of information systems. It is taught both online and in the classroom, but either way, students must have a certain comfort level with computers. It is essential that the student has the computer and other skills required to successfully complete the program. Since many of you have been out of school for a while, this course is intended to ease you back into school. It will orient you to the program and serve as an introduction to required skills. Among required skills are: web search strategy, use of the NLU online learning platform, adult learning philosophy, group dynamics, conflict resolution, behavioral style, time management, stress management, and use of NLU's online library. Writing skills will also be measured. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSM or BSMIS program. 1 quarter hour

Organizational leaders are now facing the challenge of how to effectively manage a workforce that is increasingly diverse in regard to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual preference, and physical ability. To succeed long term, a company must help its employees welcome and value each other's diverse backgrounds so that in working together, the company can gain a competitive advantage over those companies who are unable to facilitate this process for their employees. Individuals need to be aware of these issues so they not only can succeed within an organization, but also can successfully deal with external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, etc. 5 quarter hours in the concentration in International Management and 4 quarter hours in the cohort model BA in Business Administration program. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and minimum of two management courses or consent of the CMB Admission Team. This course can be taken as part of the concentration in International Management (5QH) or independent of the concentration, including as a required course in the cohort model BA Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting (4QH). 4-5 quarter hours

Recognizing the competitive and rapidly changing environment of most industries is a key factor in successful international operations. This course draws upon students' understanding of doing business in a global environment as it explores current issues and the impact these have on short and long term operations. The course discusses the role of the manager in recognizing and acting upon external, economic, political, and cultural environments. Issues related to marketing, finance, and human resources are also discussed. 5 quarter hours for concentration in International management and 4 quarter hours for the cohort model BA in Business Administration. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and minimum of two management courses or consent of the CMB Admission Team. This course can be taken as part of the concentration in International Management or independent of the concentration. This is a required course in the cohort model BA Business Administration. 4-5 quarter hours

Draws upon behavioral sciences to provide insight into consumer needs, wants, and behaviors in the marketplace. Provides an emphasis on how the manager in business and non-business organizations can build an understanding of the individual consumer into the marketing decisions of goods and/or services. Provides an overview of the role of consumer research, leading to an application of quantitative and analytical skills acquired in other courses. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the cohort, degree-completion Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration 4 quarter hours

This course examines management theories and practices by exploring the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of managing today's fast-changing organizations. Students will conduct a self-assessment related to essential managerial competencies. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to BSM program and MGT 403. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

This course introduces students to the interrelated individual, group, and organizational-level factors that influence workplace interactions and performance. An interdisciplinary exploration of current research evidence and contemporary perspectives in the field of organizational behavior provides students with valuable tools for developing managerial "best practices" in areas such as motivation, team development, problem solving & decision making, leadership, and organizational change. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSM Program, MGT 403, MGT 410, MGT 431, MGT 478. 4 quarter hours

This course is geared towards the human resource official and line manager who recruit, manage and retain those professionals who think and act as free-agents. The purpose of this course is to provide concrete advice on day-to-day procurement, management, and retention issues specific to the high technology employee. It provides insights into different ways of thinking about and managing the higher- paid, highly sought after, and often introverted employee. The course also emphasizes how managers can more effectively manage the internal and external environment that relates to the management of information technology human resources. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

Builds upon students' written and oral communication skills by examining the functional uses of communication in planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Provides a framework for researching business information and techniques for presenting collected data. Develops skills in organization, documentation, and style in oral and written reports. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the cohort, degree-completion Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration 4 quarter hours

Provides a fundamental understanding of the value and uses of information technology in business operations, managerial decision-making, and in creating a strategic competitive advantage for the enterprise. Course provides a broad overview of the basic elements of the technology field. Future managers, entrepreneurs, and other specialists will understand the uses of technology in today's business world. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

This course provides an overview of data communications and networks for IT and business professionals. The course covers the technical fundamentals of how networks function, studies real-life applications of network technology, and outlines network design and management issues faced by business and IT organizations. The course also covers the latest trends in communications and networking technologies and the new applications and architectures that these technologies enable. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

This course covers the key technical and business issues associated with the design, development, and management of internal or external web sites. In addition to providing hands-on experience with web development tools, the course addresses the roles, processes, and interfaces that are required for producing effective web sites. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

In this course students examine the role of communication in managing organizations. Communication is explored at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and organizational levels. Overall focus is on improving students' analytical abilities to address managerial aspects of organizational communication. Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSM program and MGT 403, MGT 410, MGT 431, MGT 478. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

This course teaches how databases are designed, implemented, and managed in today's business environment. Students learn the theory and then apply it using database management software to solve common business problems. The course also addresses business issues associated with enterprise data, such as data integrity and privacy. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

Draws upon students' understanding of accounting principles to the field of management accounting, focusing on the development of useful cost information for product costing and management reporting purposes. Develops an understanding of management decision making through the application of cost behavior analysis, product costing methods, variance analysis, cost allocation techniques, and transfer pricing. Also examines and applies budgeting as a managerial responsibility and a managerial tool. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the cohort, degree-completion Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program 4 quarter hours

This course emphasizes a systematic process for thinking critically and provides opportunities for students to improve their critical thinking skills as managers. Topics and class activities focus on stimulating the kind of thinking necessary to foster new managerial insights and strengthen the ability to articulate and apply sound reasoning to business problems. Prerequisite(s): HCL 300 and HCL 335 or MGT 403, MGT 431, and MGT 478, or approval of Dean or Associate Dean of the College of Management and Business. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of data mining including motivations for and applications of data mining. The course provides an overview of the ethics and privacy issues with respect to invasive use, and an exploration of data mining methodologies. Introduces techniques for mining information from the web including logs, forms, cookies, user identification and path analysis. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403, MGT 433. 4 quarter hours

The focus of this course is on the use of financial data to make better organizational and personal decisions. Topics include financial statement analysis, cost analysis, budget development and evaluation, cost-volume-profit analysis, and time value of money. Prerequisite(s): None 4 quarter hours

This course builds on basic legal and ethical principles within a management context. It provides a critical analysis of legal principles related to: competition; protecting consumers; employee hiring, promotion, compensation, safety, and termination; and managerial behaviors and responsibilities. Students will learn to critically assess principles related to ethical traditions, moral development, and codes of conduct. This course also emphasizes the application of legal and ethical principles within the complex situation of multinational business and multicultural work forces. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT 403 4 quarter hours

This course covers how to plan and manage projects of any type. Students will learn and apply principles, techniques, and tools for taking a project from inception to the delivery of business value. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between project requirements, such as scope, quality, productivity, budget, resources, and schedule. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

The proliferation of corporate databases and the development of telecommunication network technology as gateways to intrusion are examined. Ways of investigating the management of the risk and security of the data systems are presented as a function of design through recovery and protection. Issues of risk and security, as they relate to specific industries and government, are major topics in the course. Examples are presented of how major technological advances in computer and operating systems have placed data, as tangible corporate assets, at risk. Quantitative techniques for risk assessment and for qualitative decision making under uncertainty are explored. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

This course examines the basic principles and concepts of the marketing function within a variety of organizational settings. This course focuses on the practical application of skills and knowledge to one's personal and professional life. This includes examination of contemporary marketing theories, practices, and issues. The student identifies the marketing strategy of the organization, and analyzes its application to actual outcomes; employs creative as well as critical thinking skills; identifies and analyzes a marketing opportunity or problem, through the development of a marketing plan. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSM Program and MGT 403, MGT 410, MGT 431, MGT 478. Co-prerequisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

Course provides an overview of the systems development life cycle, including the phases of planning, analysis, design, build, test, deployment, and support. The course will cover the latest tools, techniques, and methodologies for developing business applications. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding and specifying business requirements, then iteratively transforming requirements into a system design. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

Course provides an overview of enterprise resource planning. Students will learn how to create a seamless integration of information flow through an organization by combining various sources of information into coherent software applications and databases. They will also learn how to transform business processes to create seamless flow in supply chains. The course presents the origins and evolution of ERP along with trends and issues it has created. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

This course covers how to plan and manage IT projects. Students will learn and apply principles, techniques, and tools for taking an IT project from inception to the delivery of business value. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay among IT project requirements, such as scope, quality, productivity, budget, resources, and schedule. The course content is aligned with industry certifications (Project+, Project Management Professional), though the course by itself does not prepare students for these certification exams. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403, MGT 462. 4 quarter hours

This course prepares students to increase the strategic effectiveness of information technology. Its main objective is to help students become better decision-makers thereby enabling them to compete more effectively in today's information technology-driven environment. Major topics include issues relating to the development of an IT-enabled strategy and organizational design; challenges related to electronic commerce within and between organizations; and IT structure, organization, planning, control, and management. Material covered in this course centers around field-based research and case study analysis. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 4 quarter hours

Students in this course examine their managerial skills and behaviors through participating in a variety of assessment activities. This course provides the groundwork for designing a personal management development plan to guide students in embracing their strengths and improving their managerial proficiency as they move through their management studies. In addition to increasing their self-awareness, students also focus on improving their understanding of others' behaviors in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403. 3 quarter hours

Students set and pursue one or more personal managerial development goals during the four-month practicum period. B.S. in Management students are required to take this practicum three times (during terms 2, 3, and 4). Each practicum is an opportunity for students to improve in a different self-chosen managerial skill through reading, action, and reflection. Learning is documented in a series of brief management development reports and through an end-of- course class presentation. During the term-long length of the course, students work independently along with direction and feedback from their professor (who functions as their personal coach). Prerequisite(s): MGT 410, MGT 478. 1 quarter hour

This course explores the components of the strategic management process. Various levels of strategy--functional, business, global, and corporate--are explored. Students are encouraged to think strategically when making business decisions. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to BSM program and MGT 403. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

This course is the capstone for the BS in Management Information Systems program. The course uses case studies and research assignments as vehicles for students to integrate and apply the business, technology, and management concepts they have learned in previous courses. Students will analyze real-world business technology issues, propose strategies, design solutions, plan projects, and relate what they are doing to business value. Prerequisite(s): MGT 403 and all other BSMIS courses. 5 quarter hours