Variable Topic Courses
The Management Department offers variable topic courses
as part of its curriculum. Topics focus on one or more
developing issues facing contemporary managers and can
vary from semester-to-semester. Students can take the
course more than once if the topics vary.
The variable topic courses are MGMT 655 and MGMT 855 Emerging Issues in Management. The Class Schedule
lists the topic/s being offered for the current
semester and the topic descriptions are given below:
MGMT 655 Topics
Managing Diverse Workers
Prerequisite: MGMT 405 or equivalent.
Issues and dynamics that develop as people from diverse backgrounds
move up in organizations. In-depth exploration of how gender,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability and size
impact employee experiences. Leadership challenges and opportunities
for developing and utilizing the potential power and talents of
diverse workers.
For more information contact Dr. Carr-Ruffino.
Starting and Buying Franchises
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in MGMT 406, BICS 263
or consent of instructor. This course will offer background
information on the franchise system followed by specific discussions
and active participation of how this move fits with changes in the
small business community. Students will examine characteristics of
the franchise system; look at current trends and peculiarities of
franchising and how it can affect a choice between starting or owning
a franchise or an independent business.
For more information contact either Dr. Gaglio or Dr. McCline.
MGMT 855 Topics
Managing Diverse
Workers
Prerequisite: BUS 788 or equivalent.
Issues and dynamics that develop as peole from diverse backgrounds move
up in organizations. In-depth exploration of how gender, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, age, physical ability and size impact employee experiences.
Leadership challenges and opportunities for developing and utilizing the
potential power and talents of diverse workers.
For more information contact Dr.
Jane Baack.
Power in Organizations
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Power and politics can be constructive forces in organizations. Students
will explore organizational politics as the art and science of getting
things done in the workplace. Several case studies bring a wide range
of means used to resolve differences of opinion and competing interests.
For more information contact Dr.
McCline.
Ethics in Decision
Making
Prerequisites: graduate standing and conversation with instructor prior
to registration.
The focus of this seminar is on ethical dilemmas managers may encounter
during their careers. Students will explore the manager's environment
as well as the resources and skills necessary to make decisions with integrity.
Students will have the opportunity to research an area specific to their
careers.
For more information contact Dr.
Glenn.
Managing High Technology
Prerequisites: BUS 788 or consent of instructor.
Management of firms in "high technology" industries, such as biotechnology,
computer, communications, entertainment and engineering. Emphasis is on
the development of competitive products and strategies, technology transfers,
the use of technological alliances, and technical project management.
Seminar
in Managerial and Entrepreneurial Consulting
Prerequisites: BUS 783 or consent
of instructor.
Seminar for students interested in the understanding how to research and
develop an independent consulting practice in the field of management
and/or entrepreneurship.
For more information contact Dr. McCline.
