Course Curriculum Online Management B.S
Course Curriculum Management B.S
Term I
Term II
Term III
Term IV
Description of the Core Courses in the Management B.S Program
MGT403 Introduction to BSM:
The BSM is one of the few degree programs that focus on "management" of information systems. It is taught both online and in the classroom, but either way, students must have a certain comfort level with computers. It is essential that the student has the computer and other skills required to successfully complete the program. Among the required skills are: web search strategy, use of the NLU online learning platform, adult learning philosophy, group dynamics, conflict resolution, behavioral style, time management, stress management, and use of NLU's online library. Writing skills will also be measured.
Prerequisite: Admission to the BSM Program. 1 quarter hour
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MGT410 Management and Supervision:
This course examines management theories and practices by exploring the roles, responsibilities, and challenges of managing today's fast -changing organizations. Students will conduct a self-assessment related to essential managerial competencies.
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT412 Organizational Behavior:
This course examines organizations from an individual, group and macro-organizational perspective. Emphasis is placed on decision making, corporate culture, power and politics, and managing change in organizations.
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT416 Information Systems Concepts:
Provides a fundamental understanding of the value and uses of information technology in business operations, managerial decision-making, and in creating a strategic competitive advantage for the enterprise. Course provides a broad overview of the basic elements of the technology field. Future managers, entrepreneurs, and other specialists will understand the uses of technology in today's business world.
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT430 Communication in Organizations:
In this course students examine the role of communication in managing organizations. Communication is explored at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and organizational levels. Overall focus is on improving students' analytical abilities to address managerial aspects of organizational communication. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT431 Communication Skills for Managers:
This course fosters the development of students' written and oral presentation skills. Learning to present ideas, reports, and proposals clearly and concisely are primary goals of this course. Students refine both their written and oral presentation skills by applying them to management issues. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT436 Critical Thinking and Analysis:
This course explores the practical relevance of critical thinking for managers-with special emphasis placed on the decisional aspects of management. Topics focus on stimulating the right kind of thinking to foster new managerial insights, improving managerial problem solving and decision-making, and on strengthening each student's ability to articulate well- reasoned solutions to any business problem, challenge, or opportunity.
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT444 Financial Decision Making:
The focus of this course is on understanding theory and practice of financial management of organizations. Topics include financial statement analysis, time value of money, investment/business valuation, acquisitions/divestitures, and basic budgeting.
Prerequisites: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT452 Legal and Ethical Principles in Management:
This course builds on basic legal and ethical principles within a management context. It provides a critical analysis of legal principles related to: competition; protecting consumers; employee hiring, promotion, compensation, safety, and termination; and managerial behaviors and responsibilities. Students will learn to critically assess principles related to ethical traditions, moral development, and codes of conduct. This course also emphasizes the application of legal and ethical principles within the complex situation of multinational businesses and multicultural work forces. Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT454 Project Management:
This course covers how to plan and manage projects of any type. Students will learn and apply principles, techniques, and tools for taking a project from inception to the delivery of business value. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between project requirements, such as scope, quality, productivity, budget, resources, and schedule.
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT458 Marketing for Managers:
This course examines the basic principles and concepts of the marketing function within a variety of organizational settings. This course focuses on the practical application of skills and knowledge to one's personal and professional life. This includes examination of contemporary marketing theories, practices, and issues. The student identifies the marketing strategy of an organization, and analyzes its application to actual outcomes; employs creative as well as critical thinking skills; and identifies and analyzes a marketing opportunity or problem through the development of a marketing plan.
Prerequisites: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT478 Managerial Assessment:
Students in this course examine their managerial skills and behaviors through participating in a variety of assessment activities. This course provides the groundwork for designing a personal management development plan to guide students in embracing their strengths and improving their managerial proficiency as they move through their management studies. In addition to increasing their self-awareness, students also focus on improving their understanding of others' behaviors in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s): MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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MGT479 Management Development Practicum:
Students set and pursue one or more personal managerial development goals during the four-month practicum period. B.S. in Management students are required to take this practicum three times (during terms 2, 3, and 4). Each practicum is an opportunity for students to improve in a different self-chosen managerial skill through reading, action, and reflection. Learning is documented in a series of brief management development reports and through an end-of-course class presentation. During the term-long length of the course, students work independently along with direction and feedback from their professor (who functions as their personal coach).
Prerequisite(s): MGT410; MGT478. 4 quarter hours
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MGT482 Strategic Management:
This course explores the components of the strategic management process. Various levels of strategy - functional, business, global, and corporate - are explored. Students are encouraged to think strategically when making business decisions.
Prerequisite: MGT403. 4 quarter hours
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