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References to the timing of course offerings which follow
apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings
are scheduled according to need. Christian Brothers University reserves
the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment.
MANAGEMENT COURSES
MGMT 300. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & CULTURAL
EXPERIENCE
This course introduces students to the business, political, economic,
and cultural environments of a selected country. Experiential study,
classroom lectures, and activities including site visits, guest lectures,
and cultural experiences are integrated to develop a comprehensive understanding
of the country selected. The course content includes a visit to the
country selected for study. Open to all students with approval from
the Dean of the School of Business. Students must have a valid passport.
Course may be repeated for different countries. (Same as MKTG 300) One
semester; three credits
MGMT 337. PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
An examination of the management functions and the basic concepts and
principles of management. Major topics include the history of management,
planning and decision making, organizational structure and design issues,
leadership theory, and control. Social, legal and ethical principles
and an international perspective are also developed. Offered in the
Fall and Spring. One semester; three credits
MGMT 339. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
An in-depth look at the production/operations functions of organizations.
Topics will include product and process strategies, quality programs,
location and layout strategies, inventory control techniques, and a
comparison of the operational strategies used by both manufacturing
and service organizations. The course will integrate quantitative modeling
with business problem solving. Prerequisites: STAT 222 and MGMT 337.
Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
MGMT 352. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
The psychology of organizations and their effect on individuals and
groups. Topics include motivation theory, power and authority, communication,
teamwork, leadership, job design and organizational structures. Other
issues include globalization, cultural diversity, ethics and technology.
Prerequisite: MGMT 337. (Same as PSYC 352) Offered in the Spring semester.
One semester; three credits
MGMT 400. MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (Formerly
BUS 400)
Under the supervision of a faculty member from the appropriate department,
students in the School of Business, after receiving the approval of
the faculty, are placed in the offices of cooperating firms to receive
on-the-job training under the supervision of members of the firm. Credit
is granted upon acceptance of periodic reports and a final summary report
of work done verified by the authorized supervisor and the instructor.
Offered in the Fall and Spring. Pass/Fail Grading. One semester; three
credits
MGMT 404, 405, 406, 407. NETWORKING FOR PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
These courses are aimed at providing information about area firms, their
products, organization, management philosophies and employment opportunities.
Each month during the semester, an area firm is invited to the campus
for Partners Appreciation Day. Students will have the opportunity to
hear the chairman, president, or CEO of major firms in the Memphis area.
In addition, the students would have contact with other representatives
of the firm including personnel or human resources directors. Offered
in the Fall and Spring. One semester; one credit
MGMT 412. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Personnel administration principles and philosophy. Man as employer
and employee. Major topics include recruiting, hiring, training, promotion,
health and welfare, and employee safety. In addition, the legal environment
surrounding human resource issues will be studied. Prerequisite: MGMT
337. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
MGMT 420. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
An introduction to the field of international business and the implications
of international trade and globalization upon American business. Topics
include the comparison of political economies and cultures, global trade
and investment strategies, foreign investment, regional economic integration,
foreign exchange markets, strategic alliances and global marketing.
Prerequisite: MGMT 337. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester;
three credits
MGMT 460. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT
This course is designed to permit intensive study into topics of special
interest and timeliness in the area of Management. Prerequisite: MGMT
337. Offered in the Fall or Spring. One semester; three credits
MGMT 490. SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT
Readings, critical evaluation and analysis of selected topics in current
management literature, research and practice. Individual and group analyses
and presentations of assigned topics. Major research project to be presented
to faculty and senior students. Prerequisites: MGMT 337, MKTG 311, and
FIN 327. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; three credits
MGMT 498. BUSINESS POLICY/STRATEGIC PLANNING
This course will consist of a series of lectures and practice exercises
in research methods and case analysis. The study of corporate and business
level policy and strategy making is developed using a top-management
prespective. A research report along with case analysis papers will
be prepared by each member of the class. In-class case assignments will
be used for discussion and evaluation. Prerequisite: FIN 327, MGMT 337,
and MKTG 311. Offered in the Fall and Spring. One semester; three credits
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