Students also analyze competition, consumer analysis, product pricing and promotion, channels of distribution, and company capabilities. This course is a study of how organizations acquire, develop and retain an effective workforce. Students focus on developing skills in managing employees rather than on training personnel specialists. Students also review requirement analysis, designing work for individuals and teams, selection and training, compensation and recognition, and organizational development. This course is a comprehensive overview of the legal environment of business.
Students learn the basics of American and international law.
Students will also discuss the formation of business organizations for conducting both domestic and international business. MBA 505, MBA 530 and MBA 555. Cannot be taken for credit after completing MGT 615. This course focuses on how a firm defines its competitive advantage including the development of activities, resources and capabilities that will enable the firm to sustain that advantage in a changing environment. Students learn to identify and analyze competitive forces that determine industry profitability, competitive position, opportunities and challenges, and define strategy.