Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems
The Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems (MMAS) offers eleven undergraduate degree programs. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is available in Administrative Systems, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, and International Business. The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree is offered in Administrative System (with or without Secondary Teacher Certification), and Management. The Department also offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) degree in Business Occupations and the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS) degree with a Business Administration emphasis. These degree programs are designed for students who have completed technical/occupational specializations from community college, technical schools, military schools, among others, and qualify for admission. Additional information regarding these two programs is available in the MMAS Department or in the Interdisciplinary Degree Programs section of this catalog. The department also supports a minor in Business, Business Administration, International Business and International Studies.
The baccalaureate degree programs provide a broad-based education in the foundation disciplines of the liberal arts and the sciences and a focused development of business knowledge. Each major has a set of required courses and electives that students may choose to enrich their degree programs as well as business core requirements designed to provide a common set of business competencies. All departmental programs are designed to prepare students to meet the demands of today’s challenging and competitive workforce and for entrance into graduate school.
At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Management and Leadership and in Human Resource Management. The departments of the College of Business Administration offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Those interested in graduate programs should consult the graduate section of this catalog.
The MMAS Department participates in the University off-campus initiatives. Various degree programs are offered in Forth Worth at the Hickman Building, in Waco through our partnership with the McLennan Community College (MCC) University Center, and in Midlothian in partnership with Navarro College. The department also participates in upper-division degree completion programs offered online. Information regarding these initiatives are available on the Tarleton website.
The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 302 | Personnel/Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 350 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 407 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGMT 421 | Production and Operation Management | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Supervisory Management | ||
| Small Business Management | ||
| Advanced Leadership Applications | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Industrial Safety | ||
| Creating Productive Relationships | ||
| Wage and Salary Administration | ||
| Recruitment, Selection and Placement | ||
| Human Resources Development | ||
| Employee and Labor Relations | ||
| International Management | ||
| Internship | ||
| Seminar in Management | ||
| Global Management Practices | ||
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Group Process and Decision Making | ||
| Advanced ACC/ECO/FIN | 3 | |
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 309 | Technical Writing and Document Design | 3 |
| or G B 312 | Business Correspondence | |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology 2 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | A student who counts this course toward the university general education requirements must complete 3 hours of electives. |
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Management
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 302 | Personnel/Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 350 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 421 | Production and Operation Management | 3 |
| MGMT 422 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Supervisory Management | ||
| Small Business Management | ||
| Industrial Safety | ||
| Advanced Leadership Applications | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Advanced MGMT Elective | 3 | |
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| PSY 101 [shared] | General Psychology 2 | |
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 309 | Technical Writing and Document Design | 3 |
| or G B 312 | Business Correspondence | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 114 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | A student who counts this course toward the university general education requirements must complete 3 hours of electives. |
The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Human Resources Management
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 302 | Personnel/Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 350 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 403 | Wage and Salary Administration | 3 |
| MGMT 404 | Recruitment, Selection and Placement | 3 |
| MGMT 405 | Human Resources Development | 3 |
| MGMT 406 | Employee and Labor Relations | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Supervisory Management | ||
| Advanced Leadership Applications | ||
| Creating Productive Relationships | ||
| Internship | ||
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 434 | Employment Law | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Group Process and Decision Making | ||
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology | ||
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| ENGL 309 | Technical Writing and Document Design | 3 |
| or G B 312 | Business Correspondence | |
| PSY 101 [shared] | General Psychology 2 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 117 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | A student who counts this course toward university general education requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives. |
| 3 | The Human Resource Management BBA degree is recognized by the Society of Human Resource (SHRM) for having curricula aligned with their Human Resource guidelines. |
The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 316 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 415 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| MKTG 416 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Personal Selling | ||
| Retailing | ||
| Promotional Strategy | ||
| Services Marketing | ||
| Sales Management | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Internship | ||
| Problems | ||
| Global Marketing Practices | ||
| Special Topics in Marketing | ||
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 309 | Technical Writing and Document Design | 3 |
| or G B 312 | Business Correspondence | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction To Sociology 2 | ||
| General Psychology 2 | ||
| Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 117 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | A student who counts this course toward university general education requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives. |
The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Business Administration
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| ECO 201 [shared] | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 302 | Personnel/Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| ENGL 309 | Technical Writing and Document Design | 3 |
| or G B 312 | Business Correspondence | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Support area (12 Hours Advanced) 3 | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 117 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | A student who counts this course toward university general education requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives. |
| 3 | Students may complete 24 hours in a support area. Courses in the support area or areas must be selected through collaboration with the heads of the departments involved. Support areas include but are not limited to Small Business/Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Financial Institution Management, Manufacturing Management, Military Science, Healthcare Administration or complete the degree in a General Business area. Not all support areas are available in all locations. |
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| Approved Electives | 6 | |
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 312 | Business Correspondence | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 302 | Personnel/Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| Supportive Area (12 Advanced Hours) 3 | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | A student who counts this course toward university general education requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives. |
| 3 | Students may complete 24 hours in a supportive area determined in consultation with their academic advisor and/or head of departments involved. |
The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Administrative Systems
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| ADMS 105 | Intermediate Keyboarding | 3 |
| ADMS 314 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| ADMS 315 | Word Processing | 3 |
| ADMS 316 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| ADMS 413 | Administrative Information Systems | 3 |
| ADMS 414 | Administration of the Electronic Office | 3 |
| Advanced ADMS Electives | 6 | |
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 302 | Personnel/Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ENGL 309 | Technical Writing and Document Design | 3 |
| or G B 312 | Business Correspondence | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | A student who counts this course toward university general education requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives. |
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Administrative Systems
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| ADMS 105 | Intermediate Keyboarding | 3 |
| ADMS 314 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| ADMS 315 | Word Processing | 3 |
| ADMS 316 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| ADMS 318 | Current Issues in Business Technology | 3 |
| ADMS 319 | Current Issues in Business Operations | 3 |
| ADMS 413 | Administrative Information Systems | 3 |
| ADMS 414 | Administration of the Electronic Office | 3 |
| FIN 101 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 312 | Business Correspondence | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CIS 103 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| or CIS 300 | Computer Tecnologyh and Impact | |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| or ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | |
| Total Hours | 90 | |
Additional Required Courses for Concentrations
Without Teacher Certification
| Approved Electives 3 | 15 | |
| Approved Advanced Electives 3 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Business Teacher Certification
| EDU 320 | Professional Development I-Understanding Learners | 3 |
| EDU 330 | Professional Development II:Effective Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 430 | Professional Development III | 3 |
| EDU 435 | Issues In Professional Development | 3 |
| EDU 490 | Practicum in Teaching | 6 |
| RDG 351 | Content Area Reading | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child and Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Sophomore ENGL | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | If ECO 201 Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics is taken to meet the General Education Requirement, the student will need to complete 3 additional hours of electives. |
| 3 | Students are encouraged to declare a minor or a second major. |
The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in International Business
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| MKTG 454 | International Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 454 | International Management | 3 |
| G B 484 | International Business Law | 3 |
| FIN 401 | Internatl Financial Management | 3 |
| ECO 401 | International Economics | 3 |
| MGMT 414 | Supply Chain and Logistics Concepts | 3 |
| or MGMT 414 | Supply Chain and Logistics Concepts | |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
Foreign Language | ||
| Global Business Practices | ||
| Global Marketing Practices | ||
| Global Management Practices | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| G B 103 | Business And Society | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Principles of Management | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Technical Writing and Document Design | ||
| Business Correspondence | ||
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| World Regional Geography | ||
| World History To 1700 | ||
| World History Since 1700 | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Political Econonmy of Globilization | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Terrorism and Political Violence | ||
| Comparative Government and Politics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | If ECO 201 Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics is taken to meet the General Education Requirement, the student will need to complete 3 additional hours of electives. |
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Business
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| Occupational Specialization: | 33 | |
Approved Technical Training | ||
Approved Work Experience | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Law II | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Informations Systems | ||
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| G B 432 | Business Law I | 3 |
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| G B 459 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles Of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting 2 | 3 |
| ACC 204 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or CIS 301 | Business Analysis Using Sprdsheets | |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| Approved Advanced Electives | 6 | |
| ENGL 309 | Technical Writing and Document Design | 3 |
| or G B 312 | Business Correspondence | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
| 2 | This course is required for the BAAS degree and may also count toward university general education requirements. |
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Business
| Required Courses | ||
| General Education Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| Occupational Specialization | 36 | |
| Advanced Business Electives from: ACC, ADMS, CIS, ECO, FIN, G B, MGMT, MKTG | 24 | |
| Advanced Electives | 12 | |
| Approved CIS Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Please see Academic Information section. |
Minors
Business Minor
| Required Courses | ||
| Coursework: from: ADMS, ACC, CIS, ECO, FIN, G B, MGMT or MKTG 1 | 12 | |
| Advanced hours from: ADMS, ACC, CIS, ECO, FIN, G B, MGMT or MKTG | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| 1 | Student must select coursework from at least 2 different subject fields. |
Business Administration Minor
| Required Courses | ||
| ACC 203 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| or ACC 300 | Accounting Concepts | |
| ECO 201 | Principles Of Economics: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 314 | Marketing | 3 |
| G B 311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
International Business
| Required Courses | ||
| Required courses: | ||
| G B 444 | International Business | 3 |
| MGMT 454 | International Management | 3 |
| MKTG 454 | International Marketing | 3 |
| G B 484 | International Business Law | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
Foreign Language | ||
| Global Business Practices | ||
| Global Marketing Practices | ||
| Global Management Practices | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Supply Chain and Logistics Concepts | ||
| Supply Chain and Logistics Concepts | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Political Econonmy of Globilization | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Terrorism and Political Violence | ||
| Comparative Government and Politics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| 1 | If ECO 201 is taken to meet the General Education Requirements, the student will need to complete 3 additional hours of electives. |
Administration Courses
ADMS 105. Intermediate Keyboarding. 3 Hours.
Students will master the alpha-numeric computer keyboard by touch, with attention to accuracy and the correct formatting of business documents such as letters, memorandums, formal reports, forms, and other business correspondence. Prerequisite: ADMS 102 or beginning typewriting in high school or college. Lab fee $10.
ADMS 314. Advanced Document Production. 3 Hours.
Students will prepare high-quality documents using the computer. Prerequisite: ADMS 105. Lab fee $10.
ADMS 315. Word Processing. 3 Hours.
Orientation to word processing concepts terminology, procedures, and hardware. Students are given experience with basic and advanced functions of dedicated word processors and microcomputer word processing software. Prerequisite: ADMS 106 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
ADMS 316. Advanced Word Processing. 3 Hours.
A comprehensive study of microcomputer word processing software. Students will develop proficiency in the use of word processing software through extensive hands-on experience with advanced formatting functions including macros, graphics, drawing, merging, and sorting to create documents with columns, tables, and charts. Prerequisites: ADMS 106 and 315 or approval of department head. Lab fee $15.
ADMS 318. Current Issues in Business Technology. 3 Hours.
A survey of current topics to acquaint the business student with a variety of technological changes encountered in the business environment. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
ADMS 319. Current Issues in Business Operations. 3 Hours. [WI]
Examination of a variety of contemporary issues affecting business operations in the areas of accounting, finance, business communication, business law, management, marketing, and economics. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
ADMS 413. Administrative Information Systems. 3 Hours.
Business information and decision support systems are examined as critical elements in business data and information systems. Emphasis is placed on data and records management systems, electronic filing and retrieval systems, reprographics systems, telecommunication systems, and machine transcription systems. The course includes discussion of current and future technological trends. Prerequisite: Junior classification. Lab fee $12.
ADMS 414. Administration of the Electronic Office. 3 Hours.
Principles of office management, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling are examined. Emphasis is placed on improved managerial performance, including procedures, personnel requirements, and equipment needs. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
ADMS 484. Internship. 3 Hours.
Pre-approved and supervised work experience in an administrative systems-related position with a public or private business organization. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior classification and approval of department head. Field experience fee $50.
ADMS 486. Problems. 1-3 Hours.
A directed study of selected problems in administrative systems. May be repeated with department head approval. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head.
Management Courses
MGMT 301. Principles of Management. 3 Hours.
A study of the basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling resources to accomplish organizational goals. The systems concept of management and role of the manager in each level of the organization are emphasized. Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head.
MGMT 302. Personnel/Human Resource Management. 3 Hours.
Fundamental functions of human resources management; relationship between personnel management and organizations' emerging role of personnel administration in development of strategic policy for organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT 301.
MGMT 303. Supervisory Management. 3 Hours.
Investigates the role, function, and responsibilities of the supervisor in modern organizations through study of sociological and psychological theories in human relations. The primary emphasis is on development of supervisory skills in communications, motivation, discipline, morale, and grievances as they arise in superior-subordinate relationships. Prerequisite: MGMT 301 or approval of department head.
MGMT 304. Small Business Management. 3 Hours.
Oriented toward planning for and managing a small business, starting a business, and buying a business franchise. May include computer simulation and consultation for actual small business. Prerequisites: MGMT 301, ACC 204, MKTG 314 or department head approval.
MGMT 320. Industrial Safety. 3 Hours.
A study of principles and practices used to establish a safe and healthful environment for industrial personnel. Includes a study of general industrial safety, safety and health regulation agencies, hazard recognition and correction, and first aid. Credit for both I T 320 and MGMT 320 will not be awarded.
MGMT 325. Advanced Leadership Applications. 3 Hours.
Advanced studies of contemporary leadership issues; the history of leadership; leadership theories; leadership ethics and values; group dynamics; organizational behavior; methods of effective team building; community activism; the politics of gender, race, disability, and age; the dynamic of power; and the aspect of professional networking. Course will include in depth study of above mentioned topics, as well as extensive discussion and research of related leadership issues. Prerequisites: MGMT 301 or approval of department head.
MGMT 350. Organizational Behavior. 3 Hours.
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the behavior of people at work in all types of organizations. Topics include fundamentals of organizational behavior: values, ethics, motivation, group dynamics, individual differences, attitudes, decision-making, conflict, power, change, stress, leadership, rewarding behavior, communication, and organizational structure.
MGMT 402. Creating Productive Relationships. 3 Hours.
A practical and theoretical course dealing with behavior. Emphasis will be on identifying and classifying behavior in order to better understand behavior and to develop strategies for effectively managing interpersonal relationships. Exercises and role playing are used to illustrate major points. Materials fee required.
MGMT 403. Wage and Salary Administration. 3 Hours.
Wage and salary administration in public and private organizations; determinants of general wage and salary levels and structures; total compensation systems, interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments, employee satisfaction. Prerequisite: MGMT 302.
MGMT 404. Recruitment, Selection and Placement. 3 Hours.
Recruitment and selection of human resources for organizations; optimal utilization of human resources within organizations; use of tests and other techniques in human resource management. Prerequisite: MGMT 302.
MGMT 405. Human Resources Development. 3 Hours.
Practical and theoretical approaches to training and development of employees in an organization. Topics include organization, role and scope, training and development functions, philosophies, strategies, need analysis, development of program content, methods, materials and techniques, and evaluation and control of the training and development function. Prerequisite: MGMT 302.
MGMT 406. Employee and Labor Relations. 3 Hours.
Collective bargaining, labor market fundamentals, unionism, and related issues of labor economics.
MGMT 407. Business Ethics. 3 Hours. [WI]
An analysis and examination of significant contemporary ethical issues and problems existing throughout the professional business arena. Emphasis will be upon the manager's social and environmental responsibilities to employees, customers, and the public.
MGMT 412. Entrepreneurship. 3 Hours.
Addresses the process of generating ideas for new business, writing comprehensive business plans. Emphasis on information sources, industry analysis. Prerequisite: Senior classification in a business discipline or permission of instructor.
MGMT 414. Supply Chain and Logistics Concepts. 3 Hours.
The key business concepts, issues and decisions required for the organization and management of supply chains within the perspective of a global marketplace. Supply Chain Management involved planning and coordinating the value-adding activities and flow of materials/finished goods and information among the organizational units or firms that participate in the product fulfillment process so that products are distributed to customers in the right quantity, at the right time, and at the lowest total supply chain cost subject to customer and other service requirements. Credit cannot be awarded for both MGMT 414 and MKTG 414.
MGMT 421. Production and Operation Management. 3 Hours.
Topics covered include: industrial organization, scientific management, planning and control, building locations and layouts, wage rates, corporation relationships, and research. Prerequisites: MGMT 301, FIN 301, G B 311.
MGMT 450. Management Informations Systems. 3 Hours. [WI]
This course investigates management issues related to business information systems designed to meet the informational needs of the various business subsystems. The concepts of systems development, security, privacy and ethics associated with information systems are stressed. Credit will be awarded for only 1 of the following courses: CIS 405, ACC 450, CIS 450, or MGMT 450. Lab Fee $15.
MGMT 454. International Management. 3 Hours.
A global approach to the study of management to include international dimensions of the marketplace and environment, the role of culture, international strategic management, organizational behavior and human resource management.
MGMT 484. Internship. 3 Hours.
Preapproved and supervised work experience in a management related position with a public or private business organization. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior classification and approval of department head. Field experiences fee $50.
MGMT 485. Seminar in Management. 3 Hours.
Deals with current issues in management. Readings are required from current management publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisites: 15 hours in MGMT and approval of department head.
MGMT 486. Problems. 1-3 Hours.
A directed study of selected problems in management. May be repeated with department head approval. Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head.
MGMT 489. Global Management Practices. 3 Hours.
A study of basic international business concepts, cultural literacy, and discipline specific content are then applied to practical experiences and activities in the foreign country visited. A study abroad at the student¿s expense is required. Student may complete a maximum of six hours of COBA sponsored study abroad.
Marketing Courses
MKTG 314. Marketing. 3 Hours.
Examination of the principles and concepts of marketing goods, services, and intangibles by profit and non-profit organizations in a free enterprise and global economy. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
MKTG 315. Personal Selling. 3 Hours.
A study of the role and function of personal selling as a part of the marketing mix. Techniques in identifying and locating prospective customers, approaching the prospect, presentation, and demonstrations of products and services, closing the sale, and servicing customer accounts are covered in theory and practice. Prerequisite: MKTG 314 or approval of department head.
MKTG 316. Consumer Behavior. 3 Hours.
Acquaints students with individual and group behavior of people performing in consumer role. Considers such topics as buying motives, social class, and research techniques in consumer behavior. Prerequisite: MKTG 314.
MKTG 317. Retailing. 3 Hours.
Fundamental operations of retailing, studying of buying practices, pricing, store locations and layout, sales promotions, personnel management, and stock control. Designed to aid the student seeking a general knowledge of the retail field as well as those specializing in Marketing. Prerequisite: MKTG 314.
MKTG 318. Promotional Strategy. 3 Hours.
The study of a controlled, integrated program of promotional variables. Designed to present a company and its products to prospective customers; to promote need-satisfying attributes of products toward the end of facilitating sales and long-run performance. Prerequisite: MKTG 314.
MKTG 402. Services Marketing. 3 Hours.
Introduce the student to the service environment. An in-depth analysis of the most successful service-oriented industries and firms within the world¿s fastest-growing economic sector will be presented. Prerequisite: MKTG 314.
MKTG 412. Sales Management. 3 Hours.
Administration of an effective sales force, including strategy, planning, recruiting, training, motivating, coordinating, leading, and directing sales forces at all levels of marketing enterprises. Prerequisites: MKTG 314 and 315.
MKTG 414. Supply Chain and Logistics Concepts. 3 Hours.
Explore key business concepts, issues and decisions required for the organization and management of supply chains within the global marketplace. Supply Chain Management involves planning and coordinating the value-added activities and flow of materials, finished goods and information. Supply chain organizations participate in the product fulfillment process so that products are distributed to customers in the right quantity, time, and at the lowest cost subject to customer expectation and other service requirements. Credit cannot be awarded for both MKTG 414 and MGMT 414.
MKTG 415. Marketing Research. 3 Hours.
Familiarizes students with the accurate, objective, and systematic gathering, recording, and analyzing of data about problems relating to marketing goods and services. Prerequisites: G B 311, MKTG 314.
MKTG 416. Marketing Management. 3 Hours. [WI]
The application of strategic planning and management of all functional aspects of the marketing operation of an enterprise using comprehensive analytical methods and an integrated marketing mix. Prerequisites: Senior classification and 9 hours of MKTG.
MKTG 454. International Marketing. 3 Hours.
A global approach to the study of comparative marketing systems, including economic, social, technological, governmental, and political environments as they affect international marketing operations. Prerequisites: MKTG 314 and G B 444 or approval of department head.
MKTG 484. Internship. 3 Hours.
Pre-approved and supervised work experience in a marketing-related position with a public or private business organization. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior classification and approval of department head. Field experiences fee $50.
MKTG 486. Problems. 1-6 Hours.
A directed study of selected problems in marketing. May be repeated with approval of the department head. Prerequisite: Senior classification and approval of department head.
MKTG 489. Global Marketing Practices. 3 Hours.
A study of basic international business concepts, cultural literacy, and discipline specific content are then applied to practical experiences and activities in the foreign country visited. A study abroad at the student's expense is required. Student may complete a maximum of six hours of COBA sponsored study abroad toward degree completion. Field assignment fee of $50. Prerequisites: Principles of Marketing (MKTG 314), Junior or senior status and permission of instructor. GB 489, MGMT 489, or MKTG 489 may not be taken concurrently.
MKTG 490. Special Topics in Marketing. 3 Hours.
An examination of current topics in marketing. Readings required from current marketing publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: 9 hours of MKTG.
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Professors: D. Deviney, S. Hazen, J. Petronis, R. Petronis
Associate professors: T. Bradley, R. Freed, L. Kegans, W. Kendall, R. McCamey
Assistant professors: B. Ball, D. Dudley, R. Hall, N. Heller, L. LaMarca, S. Lewis, B. Martinson, D. Mullens, D. Notgrass, J. Shaw, G. Smith
Instructors: C. Foster, S. Gerhardt, K. Kelly, C. Monk, B. Turner, N. Turner
Visiting Assistant Professor: M. Baeza