Management

This course emphasizes the foundation of management principles and the integration into modern management theory. The primary functions of managers, which include planning, organizing, leading and controlling, will be addressed along with demonstrating how effective management can lead to a competitive advantage that sustains the organization.

This course examines communication concepts and issues from various fields such as marketing, public relations, management and organizational communication. The focus is on providing basic knowledge and a broad overview of communication practices in the workplace along with providing an understanding that communication is essential to decision-making and fundamental to success in a global marketplace.

This course examines management theories and practices in the context of global and international organizations. Emphasis is placed on essential management areas, including strategic planning, management styles, negotiations and human resources management in a global organization.

This course will examine and analyze leadership theories and practices in today's organizational environment to include challenges of management in organizations. Emphasis will be placed on present leadership strategies to enhance both individual and corporate productivity that foster a cohesive work environment through improved employee relations.

This course is the capstone course for the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program. It examines the strategic management process including the development and implementation of successful organizational strategies that deliver business results. The course requires students to synthesize and integrate management, leadership, project management and marketing theory and practice from prior courses through the whole MSM program. Students are able to apply and exercise the analytic, integrative and decision-making skills through the use of the case analysis and projects, which involve core management functions, leadership challenges and organizational performance considerations and prepares students for the real-world management challenges.
A grade of B or higher is required for satisfactory course completion.