This is a skill-based, practical, application course to train and familiarize employees, general managers, and human resource specialists in such areas as performance appraisal, dismissal, and the legal issues surrounding these areas. Through cooperative learning techniques students develop skills in preventing and solving human resource problems. MGT 352 Human Behavior in Organizations Human aspects of business as distinguished from economic and technical aspects and how they influence efficiency, morale, and management practice. Particular emphasis and exercises are devoted to behavioral skills such as goal setting, employee motivation, managing change, and giving recognition. MGT 463 Strategic Management Strategic formulation and administration of the total organization, including integrative analysis and strategic planning tools.
Special emphasis is placed upon analytical decision techniques and issues of implementation.
Project management reporting is utilized in the course as part of the case analyses. There is a significant amount of student teamwork as part of the collaborative process of solving complex issues for organizations. The focus in this course is on skill development in the areas of organizational planning, organizing and the development of human resources. Other topics covered include international management, social and ethical issues, and diversity. OPM 301 Operations and Logistics Management Management of the processes that convert inputs of labor, materials, and capital equipment into outputs of goods and services through operations and logistics systems in all types of organizations.