Department of Management
Welcome to the Management Department at Tarleton State University's Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, an AACSB-accredited institution. Our department is committed to fostering excellence in management education by providing students with the skills and knowledge to excel in leadership roles and drive organizational success. With a strong emphasis on real-world applications and business innovation, we prepare students to address the complexities of the modern business environment.
The Department of Management offers four graduate programs designed to meet the needs of aspiring business professionals:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA): A versatile degree focusing on core business areas such as management, marketing, finance, and strategy, preparing graduates for leadership positions across industries.
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MS-HRM): A specialized program focused on equipping HR professionals with advanced skills in recruitment, training, compensation, and strategic human resource management.
- Master of Science in Management (MS-Management): A flexible program tailored to advance business management careers, offering concentrations in areas such as business analytics, leadership, and project management.
- Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS-LSCM): A comprehensive program designed to develop expertise in managing the flow of goods, services, and information across global supply chains.
Explore the programs offered by the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business and learn how our AACSB accreditation underscores our commitment to providing high-quality, globally recognized business education.
Master of Business Administration
The MBA program at Tarleton State University, offered through the AACSB-accredited Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, is a comprehensive, business-focused professional degree designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in key business areas. Through coursework in accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, business strategy, and more, the MBA program prepares students to excel in leadership roles and succeed in a wide range of industries.
Unlike career-specific advanced degrees, such as teaching credentials or medical degrees, the MBA program develops transferable skills that are valuable across industries, opening doors to numerous career opportunities and positioning graduates for success both now and in the future.
The MBA program is a 30-hour curriculum designed to enhance leadership, decision-making, and critical-thinking abilities in the core functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, finance, and strategy. Students can choose between two flexible program options:
Success in this program requires reliable Internet access, fundamental computer skills, sufficient time to engage with coursework, and the drive to complete an advanced degree that offers career advancement opportunities.
After admission to the College of Graduate Studies, your application materials—including your transcript, essay, and test scores (if applicable)—will be evaluated by the Graduate Program Manager. This evaluation will determine whether you need to meet any graduate leveling requirements or program prerequisites. For students whose undergraduate degrees are not in business, up to nine hours of graduate leveling courses may be required to prepare for success in the MBA program. These leveling requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis and can be met by completing courses under the COBA prefix or other equivalent means. Learn more about Leveling Requirements.
Before completing 12 hours of graduate coursework, students must contact the Graduate Program Manager to request an official degree plan. While changes to the degree plan can be requested later, they must be approved by both the Graduate Program Manager and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
For additional details about the MBA program, including course structure and requirements, consult the MBA Student Guidebook
| Required courses: 2 | ||
| ACCT 5303 | Accounting Management | 3 |
| BUSI 5397 | Evidence Based Decision Making | 3 |
| FINC 5307 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT 5301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 5308 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| ECON 5308 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| BCIS 5311 | Managing Information Systems | 3 |
| BUSI 5380 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| ACCT/BANA/BCIS/BLAW/BUSI/ECON/FINC/HRMT/LSCM/MGMT/MKTG Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Leveling Course Requirements for Non-Business Majors
If your undergraduate degree is not in business, you may need to complete leveling courses to build foundational knowledge for graduate-level business studies. The Dr. Sam Pack College of Business recommends the following courses (or their equivalents) as part of your undergraduate program to avoid additional leveling requirements:
- Management: Recommended: MGMT 3300: Principles of Management
- Financial Accounting: ACCT 3300 or ACCT 2301 and ACCT 2302
- Principles of Finance: FINC 3301
- Business Statistics: BUSI 2305
- Microeconomics: ECON 2302
- Marketing: Recommended: MKTG 3312: Marketing
For students who have already completed their undergraduate degrees, graduate-level leveling courses are available under the COBA 5xxx prefix. These courses are 1.5 credit hours each but are delivered in an intensive format due to their compressed duration. To minimize additional requirements, the undergraduate equivalents listed above are recommended.
Graduate-Level Leveling Courses:
| COBA 5100 | Foundations of Management | 2 |
| COBA 5101 | Foundations of Accounting | 2 |
| COBA 5102 | Foundations of Finance | 2 |
| COBA 5103 | Foundations of Statistics | 2 |
| COBA 5104 | Foundations of Economics | 2 |
| COBA 5105 | Foundations of Marketing | 2 |
To earn the MBA degree from the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, successful completion of a comprehensive assessment is required as a prerequisite for degree conferral. This assessment is embedded within the MBA capstone course, where students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding across all areas of Business Administration, including management, marketing, accounting, and business strategy. To be eligible for the comprehensive assessment, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 in their core courses. This ensures that graduates meet the high standards expected of students from an AACSB-accredited institution.
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Human resources are a cornerstone of any successful business. Industry leaders understand the importance of strategic human resource management in driving organizational performance, advancing operational excellence, and achieving long-term success. A highly skilled and well-educated human resource team is essential for organizations to remain competitive and address evolving legal, regulatory, and workforce management needs.
The Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MS-HRM), offered by the AACSB-accredited Dr. Sam Pack College of Business at Tarleton State University, is a 30-hour program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in human resource management. The program emphasizes key areas such as:
- Research and job analysis
- Recruitment and selection
- Training and development
- Compensation and benefits
- Labor relations
- Organizational effectiveness
Graduates of this program are prepared to apply their expertise in both business and not-for-profit settings, including roles in state and local government agencies and military organizations. The MS-HRM program is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for its alignment with SHRM’s human resource management curriculum guidelines. This graduate program provides students with the tools and insights to effectively manage human capital, positioning them for leadership roles in a variety of professional settings.
Mission:
Upon admission to the College of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Program Manager will evaluate the applicant's transcript, application, essay, and test scores (if applicable) to determine whether leveling requirements or prerequisites are necessary. For applicants whose undergraduate studies did not include specific business courses, up to nine hours of graduate-level leveling courses may be required to prepare for success in graduate-level business study. These requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please note that leveling courses are preparatory and do not count toward the 30-hour MS-HRM degree requirement. Learn more about Leveling.
| HRMT 5301 | Law & Regulation in Human Resources | 3 |
| HRMT 5302 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRMT 5303 | Training & Development | 3 |
| HRMT 5314 | Workforce Planning & Talent Management | 3 |
| HRMT 5316 | Compensation Management | 3 |
| HRMT 5324 | Employee & Labor Relations | 3 |
| MGMT 5368 | Organizational Development & Leading Change | 3 |
| HRMT 5380 | Strategic Human Resources 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Non-Thesis
| ACCT/BANA/BCIS/BLAW/BUSI/ECON/FINC/HRMT/LSCM/MGMT/MKTG Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Thesis/Research
| HRMT 5388 | Thesis | 3 |
| HRMT 5388 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
To be admitted to the MS-HRM program, students are required to have earned a bachelor's degree in a business discipline from an accredited institution or have substantial management related work experience. Alternatively, students may satisfy the admission requirements by completing additional course work as determined by the Program Coordinator.
Master of Science in Management
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program, offered by the AACSB-accredited Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, is tailored for graduate learners aiming to advance their careers in business management. This flexible, affordable, and customizable program is delivered entirely online, making it accessible to working professionals and those with demanding schedules. Importantly, no leveling courses are required for enrollment.
The MSM is a 30–36 credit hour program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in key areas such as business analytics, executive communication, management and leadership, recreation and sports management, social media strategy, or self-designed concentrations to align with individual career goals. Depending on the chosen concentration, students may complete the program in as little as one year.
Mission:
The mission of the Master of Science in Management program is to provide a relevant, high-quality, specialized education in various aspects of business management that develops learners’ critical thinking and decision-making skills. Each concentration of the program develops the emerging executive with knowledge and skills intended to prepare them for a chosen business career paths plus enhances the learner readiness to be an independent life-long learner.
The MS-Management program does not require leveling courses, making it accessible to students from a variety of academic backgrounds.
Certain concentrations within the MS-Management program include a thesis option. For these concentrations, additional coursework is required to complete the thesis.
For more information about this degree program, consult the official student guidebook: MS-Management Student Guidebook
| MGMT 5301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 5312 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUSI 5397 | Evidence Based Decision Making 1;5 | 3 |
| or BANA 5391 | Business Analytics Research | |
| MGMT 5310 | Leadership Development 1;6 | 3 |
| or MGMT 5311 | Managing Operations and Services | |
| BUSI 5365 | Managerial Statistics 1;5;6 | 3 |
| or BANA 5301 | Business Analytical Statistics | |
| MGMT 5378 | Strategic Business Planning & Policy | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Business Analytics
| BCIS 5311 | Managing Information Systems | 3 |
| BCIS 5316 | Applied Database Management | 3 |
| BCIS 5392 | Business Intelligence Systems | 3 |
| ECON 5311 | Econometrics and Forecasting | 3 |
| BANA 5310 | Business Applied Data Mining | 3 |
| BANA 5320 | Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Executive Communication
| ENGL 5327 | Executive Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 5337 | Intercultural Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 5338 | Technical Editing: Practice and Theory | 3 |
| ENGL 5320 | Studies in the English Language | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| History of Rhetoric I | ||
| History of Rhetoric II | ||
| Rhetorical Criticism | ||
| Introduction to Visual Rhetoric | ||
| Seminar in Professional Writing | ||
| Grant and Proposal Writing | ||
| Ethics in Technical and Professional Writing | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Human Resources
| HRMT 5301 | Law & Regulation in Human Resources | 3 |
| HRMT 5302 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRMT 5303 | Training & Development | 3 |
| HRMT 5000 Level Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Industrial Quality
| BANA 5310 | Business Applied Data Mining | 3 |
| BANA 5320 | Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| ENGT 5324 | Statistics for Engineering Management | 3 |
| ENGT 5325 | Advanced Concepts in Six Sigma | 3 |
| ENGT 5368 | Quality Management | 3 |
| ENGT 5398 | Research in Engineering Management Topics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Management and Leadership - NonThesis
| MGMT 5313 | Small Business Leadership | 3 |
| ENGL 5327 | Executive Writing | 3 |
| MGMT 5000 Elective | 3 | |
| MGMT 5000 Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Management and Leadership - Thesis
| MGMT 5313 | Small Business Leadership | 3 |
| ENGL 5327 | Executive Writing | 3 |
| MGMT 5000 Level Elective | 3 | |
| MGMT 5000 Level Elective | 3 | |
| MGMT 5388 | Thesis | 3 |
| MGMT 5388 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Marketing
| MKTG 5308 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| MKTG 5000 Level Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Production Operations
| MGMT 5311 | Managing Operations and Services | 3 |
| BANA 5320 | Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| ENGT 5336 | Production and Inventory Control | 3 |
| ENGT 5362 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ENGT 5303 | Engineering Economics and Decision Analysis | 3 |
| or ENGT 5332 | Financial Risk for Engineering Project Management | |
| ENGT 5324 | Statistics for Engineering Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Recreation and Sports
| KINE 5305 | Administration of Athletics | 3 |
| KINE 5317 | Leadership and Professional Development | 3 |
| KINE 5326 | Facilities in Kinesiology, Athletics, and Recreation | 3 |
| KINE 5343 | Law for Sport and Recreation | 3 |
| KINE 5385 | Seminar | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Sport Organization | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Sports Medicine | ||
| Administrative Practices in Sports Medicine | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Self-Design - NonThesis
| ACCT/BANA/BCIS/BLAW/BUSI/ECON/FINC/HRMT/LSCM/MGMT/MKTG Electives 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Small and Family Business Management - NonThesis
| MGMT 5313 | Small Business Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 5314 | Family Business Management | 3 |
| MGMT 5315 | Entrepreneurship Strategy | 3 |
| ACCT/BANA/BCIS/BLAW/BUSI/ECON/FINC/HRMT/LSCM/MGMT/MKTG Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Small and Family Business Management - Thesis
| MGMT 5313 | Small Business Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 5314 | Family Business Management | 3 |
| MGMT 5315 | Entrepreneurship Strategy | 3 |
| ACCT/BANA/BCIS/BLAW/BUSI/ECON/FINC/HRMT/LSCM/MGMT/MKTG Electives 2 | 3 | |
| MGMT 5388 | Thesis | 3 |
| MGMT 5388 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Social Media Strategy
| COMM 5311 | Social Media Campaigns 4 | 3 |
| COMM 5310 | New Communication Technology | 3 |
| COMM 5313 | Social Media Analytics | 3 |
| ACCT/BANA/BCIS/BLAW/BUSI/ECON/FINC/HRMT/LSCM/MGMT/MKTG Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS-LSCM) program, offered by the AACSB-accredited Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, provides graduate learners with the tools and knowledge to excel in logistics and supply chain careers. Delivered entirely online, the program offers flexibility for working professionals and students managing demanding schedules.
The MS-LSCM is a 30–39 credit hour program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in logistics and supply chain management. The program includes concentrations in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, allowing students to tailor their education to meet specific career objectives. Depending on the concentration, students may complete the program in as little as one year.
The curriculum emphasizes advanced skills and practical applications in areas such as:
- Logistics: Principles of transportation, inventory, and warehousing.
- Supply Chain Management: Development and execution of strategies aligned with organizational goals.
The program equips graduates for roles such as supply chain analyst, logistics manager, procurement specialist, and operations manager. For additional details, consult the MS-LSCM Student Guidebook or contact the Graduate Programs Manager at the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business.
Mission:
The mission of the Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program is to provide a relevant, high-quality, specialized education in various aspects of business that develops learners’ critical thinking and decision-making skills. Each concentration of the program develops the emerging executive with knowledge and skills intended to prepare them for a chosen business career paths plus enhances the learner readiness to be an independent life-long learner.
The MS-LSCM program does not require leveling courses, making it accessible for students with diverse academic backgrounds.
For more detailed information about degree requirements and program policies, consult the MS-LSCM Student Guidebook: MS-LSCM Student Guidebook
| LSCM 5301 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| LSCM 5398 | Risk Management | 3 |
| MGMT 5312 | Project Management | 3 |
| BANA 5301 | Business Analytical Statistics | 3 |
| LSCM 5380 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management Strategy | 3 |
| LSCM 5330 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
| ENGL 5327 | Executive Writing | 3 |
| or MGMT 5303 | Managerial Communication | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Logistics - NonThesis
| LSCM 5311 | Transportation Management | 3 |
| LSCM 5313 | Logistics Operations | 3 |
| BANA 5320 | Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Logistics - Thesis
| LSCM 5311 | Transportation Management | 3 |
| LSCM 5313 | Logistics Operations | 3 |
| BANA 5320 | Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| LSCM 5088 | Thesis | 3 |
| LSCM 5088 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Supply Chain Management - NonThesis
| LSCM 5321 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| LSCM 5322 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| LSCM 5323 | Strategic Sourcing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Supply Chain Management - Thesis
| LSCM 5321 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| LSCM 5322 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| LSCM 5323 | Strategic Sourcing | 3 |
| LSCM 5088 | Thesis | 3 |
| LSCM 5088 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Other Information
- Minimum Technology Requirements: Students enrolled in programs within Tarleton’s AACSB-accredited Dr. Sam Pack College of Business must meet minimum technology requirements to ensure seamless access to course materials and online learning activities. Requirements include a reliable computer, high-speed internet connection, and standard productivity software such as Microsoft Office. Additional recommendations may include specific software or tools relevant to the program, as outlined in advising guides or course syllabi. For further assistance, students can access university technical support services.
- Computer Skills and Digital Information Literacy Skills: To succeed in your courses course, students should possess essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, effective communication, and basic technical proficiency relevant to the course content.
- Vendor Privacy Statements: Students are encouraged to review the privacy policies of tools used in your courses to understand how their data is managed. Use of these tools implies agreement with their terms.
- Technical Support: For technical support with tools used in your courses, refer to the vendor support resources provided for troubleshooting and assistance. These resources offer guidance to resolve common issues effectively.
- Accessibility Support: For accessibility support services related to tools used in your courses, visit the vendor accessibility pages provided to ensure inclusive and equitable access. These resources address common accessibility concerns and offer assistance.
- Academic Support Services: Tarleton’s Dr. Sam Pack College of Business offers various academic support services to help students succeed, including orientations for undergraduate and graduate programs, library services, the Math Achievement Center, the Writing Center, and the Tutoring and Learning Center. These resources provide personalized support, from enhancing writing skills to developing effective learning techniques.
- DSPCOB Syllabi: The DSPCOB Syllabi repository gives students access to detailed course syllabi for all graduate and undergraduate programs within the college. Each syllabus outlines the course objectives, topics covered, grading criteria, required materials, and policies on academic integrity, attendance, and participation. The syllabi serve as a roadmap for academic success, offering clarity on expectations and resources for each course.
- DSPCOB Syllabi Repository (Syllabi prior to the implementation of Simple Syllabus implemented for Spring 2025)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MS-Human Resource Management (MS-HRM)
- MS-Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS-LSCM)
- MS-Management
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Business Administration Courses
COBA 5100. Foundations of Management. 2 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1.5 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
Framework of the functions and development of management practice. Emphasis on management roles and approaches, applied ethics, and leadership of others in a dynamic, global environment. May be required for admission to Graduate Business Programs. May not be used as credit toward Graduate Business Programs.
COBA 5101. Foundations of Accounting. 2 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1.5 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course presents the foundational principles of accounting to graduate students without a previous foundation. Students will be introduced to the basics of bookkeeping, the accounting cycle, financial statement generation, and basics of interpretation of financial statements. May be required for admission to Graduate Business Programs. May not be used as credit toward Graduate Business Degrees.
COBA 5102. Foundations of Finance. 2 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1.5 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
Introduction to financial concepts with a corporate finance perspective: calculation and interpretation of financial ratios, time value of money (TVM), valuation of corporate bonds. May be required for admission to Graduate Business Programs. May not be used as credit toward Graduate Business Degrees. Prerequisite: Recommendation: Foundations of Accounting or equivalent, and Foundations of Economics or equivalent.
COBA 5103. Foundations of Statistics. 2 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1.5 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
Introduction to statistics and probability including: Methods of sampling, classifying, analyzing, and presenting numerical data; frequency distribution, averages, dispersion, times series analysis, correlation, and forecasting for business purposes May be required for admission to Graduate Business Programs. May not be used as credit toward Graduate Business Degrees.
COBA 5104. Foundations of Economics. 2 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1.5 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
An integrated survey of both microeconomics and macroeconomics. May be required for admission to Graduate Business Programs. May not be used as credit toward Graduate Business Degrees.
COBA 5105. Foundations of Marketing. 2 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1.5 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course introduces the principles and concepts of the design, distribution, pricing, and promotion of goods, services, people, places, and causes offered by profit-seeking and non-profit organizations. It also examines both national and international markets and includes an application of the legal and ethical constraints on the marketing field. May be required for admission to Graduate Business Programs. May not be used as credit toward Graduate Business Degrees.
COBA 5301. Foundations of Accounting. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
The first component of this course presents the foundational principles of accounting to graduate students without a previous foundation. The second component of this course presents the foundational principles of statistics for graduate students without a previous foundation.
COBA 5302. Foundations of Economics and Finance. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
A foundational course in economics and finance for those students without sufficient preparation. The first component will present the basics of economics. The second component will present the basics of finance.
COBA 6101. Foundations of Accounting. 2 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1.5 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course presents the foundational principles of accounting to graduate students without a previous foundation. Students will be introduced to the basics of bookkeeping, the accounting cycle, financial statement generation, and basics of interpretation of financial statements. May be required for admission to Graduate Business Programs. May not be used as credit toward Graduate Business Degrees.
COBA 6102. Foundations of Finance. 2 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1.5 Hour, Lab: 0 Hours).
Introduction to financial concepts with a corporate finance perspective: calculation and interpretation of financial ratios, time value of money (TVM), valuation of corporate bonds. May be required for admission to Graduate Business Programs. May not be used as credit toward Graduate Business Degrees.
Business Analytics Courses
BANA 5085. Business Analytics Seminar. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course addresses selected topics of current importance in business analytics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
BANA 5086. Problems. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-6 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course offers students the opportunity to study analytics topics and perform research within the student's area of interest as directed by the responsible professor. Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
BANA 5090. Special Topics in Business Analytics. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-3 Hours, Lab: 1-3 Hours).
An examination of current topics in business analytics. Readings required from current analytics publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
BANA 5301. Business Analytical Statistics. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course emphasizes statistical data analysis using statistical programming languages, and the reporting of results in a manner consistent with contemporary business practice. This course starts with a review of descriptive statistics, probability theory, and a review of probability under various distribution conditions. It then advances into univariate hypothesis testing and introduces non-parametric data analysis. Statistical programming is introduced and applied across the course. Prerequisite: undergraduate statistics (a minimum of 3 semester credit hours).
BANA 5310. Business Applied Data Mining. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course focuses on using statistical techniques to solve business problems across the enterprise and create competitive advantage from information held in data warehouses. The techniques covered include decision trees, cluster analysis, pattern matching, vector auto-regression, co-integration, and event study methodology. Prerequisite: BANA 5301 or Department Head approval.
BANA 5320. Prescriptive Analytics. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Business prescriptive analytics seek the best course of action among many choices. This course focuses on using techniques to solve complex business problems that involve trade-offs between goals and constraints. The course addresses resource allocation problems under uncertainty. Topics covered include optimization, sensitivity analysis, linear integer and nonlinear programming, network models, decision making under uncertainty, inventory and supply chain models, and an introduction to simulation and queuing models. Prerequisite: BANA 5301 or Department Head approval.
BANA 5391. Business Analytics Research. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
The goal of the business data analyst is to give the business enterprise a competitive advantage. This capstone course combines database management, data visualization, statistical data exploration, data mining, and predictive modeling to address business problems. The student is required to interpret and understand the business problem and develop an analytical approach to solving the problem. The course introduces the student to Python programming and requires the student to communicate the solution to the problem following contemporary business communication. Prerequisites: ECON 5311, BANA 5310, and BANA 5320.
Human Resource Management Courses
HRMT 5086. Problems. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course offers students the opportunity to study human resource management topics and perform research within the student's area of interest as directed by the responsible professor. Prerequisite: approval of the department head.
HRMT 5090. Select Topics in Human Resource Management. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
An examination of current topics in human resource management. Readings required from current HRM publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
HRMT 5301. Law & Regulation in Human Resources. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Examines legal issues and regulatory processes related to employment relationships, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, privacy, employment testing and staffing, copyrights and patents, compensation and benefits, employee/labor relations, and occupational health and safety.
HRMT 5302. Human Resource Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Presents the fundamental principles and techniques of global personnel management and examines the management of human resources from the point of view of the personnel officer, the operational manager and the employee. Examines the responsibilities of organizational leadership for incorporating human resource issues in strategic planning and initiatives. Emphasis is placed on current legal considerations, issues and research.
HRMT 5303. Training & Development. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Focuses on elements of employee training and development within organizations and the management of the human resource development process. Examines management issues, identifying and responding to training needs, cost/benefit analysis, four-phase training evaluation, and the selection and development of training staff. Overall Course Objective As a result of this course, students will be able to successfully plan, design, and develop a business training program that effectively addresses a business problem.
HRMT 5314. Workforce Planning & Talent Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Focuses on the legal, ethical and organizational considerations related to recruitment, assessment, selection, placement and appraisal of employees and managers within various types of organizations including aspects of the role of the EEOC, INS, DOL and other enforcement agencies in this critical human resource function. Career development and record-keeping will also be addressed as will utilization of human resources within organizations including the use of pre and post-employment tests and other techniques in human resource management. Prerequisite: Admission to the COBA Graduate Program.
HRMT 5316. Compensation Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Analyzes the theories, concepts, operational practices and research related to managing comprehensive compensation programs. Various types of compensation plans, including job evaluation levels and wage structures are investigated. Emphasis is placed on the development of sound compensation programs which consider current trends, legal implications and social requirements. Quantitative applications are required to analyze various case studies and problems.
HRMT 5324. Employee & Labor Relations. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Exploration of the labor union movement and the process of collective bargaining, the formation of a union, labor agreement negotiation, labor agreement administration, grievance processes, and arbitration and mediation. Labor law and legal issues in labor relations are explored extensively to include the National Labor Relations Act and the functions of the NLRB. Negotiation skills are developed via mock labor contract negotiations. Prerequisite: Admission to the COBA Graduate Program.
HRMT 5340. Effective Employee Relations. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course presents legal and practical methods for handling employee relations issues. Special emphasis is given to handling employee complaints, resolving employee conflicts, assessing and conducting internal investigations, discipline and sanctions, coaching managers with employee issues, performance management, voluntary separation and job terminations that are on-the-job behavior-related. This course integrates the many aspects between human resource management, organizational development, and human relations.
HRMT 5343. Conflict Resolution Practices. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course provides students the opportunity to develop skills at managing conflict using various formal and informal conflict resolution processes including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, facilitation, shuttle facilitation, and restorative conferences. Role plays, discussions, and case studies in a variety of contexts will provide students the opportunity to practice skills necessary to effectively approach and resolve conflict in the workplace. Prerequisite: HRMT 5340.
HRMT 5345. Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course provides an overview of creating, managing, and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce Students will examine workplace diversity and how their own experiences shape their ability to effectively lead across generational, racial, ethnic, and gender differences. Students will explore challenges organizations encounter regarding diversity and strategies to manage and lead a diverse workforce.
HRMT 5355. Internship in Human Resource Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Provides work experience in the human resource field under the supervision of a faculty-approved management sponsor. Emphasis is placed on the application of human resource management skills to real world, practical problems and situations. A minimum of 20 work hours per week is expected, with a total of 200-300 on-the-job hours required during the semester. Prerequisite: Completion of 12 graduate semester hours in Human Resource Management, preregistration coordination and approval of the course instructor. Field experiences fee $50.
HRMT 5380. Strategic Human Resources. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Coverage of the special Human Resource issues related to strategy formulation, competitive advantage, and the linkage between HR strategy and the mission, vision, and goals of corporations that lead to organizational effectiveness. An integrated view of the HR disciplines addressed in the MS HRM core curriculum and the interplay among the various disciplines. Course should be taken in the last semester of the student’s program. This is the capstone course for the MS HRM degree program. Prerequisite: MS HRM student in last semester or instructor approval required.
HRMT 5388. Thesis. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisite: Approved research methodology course and approval of instructor of record.
HRMT 5389. Global Human Resource Management Practices. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
A study of basic international business concepts, cultural literacy, and discipline specific content are applied to practical experiences and activities in the foreign country visited. Graduate students will be required to complete an extensive research project in addition to other course requirements. A study abroad at the student's expense is required. Prerequisites: Admission into a COB graduate program and permission of the instructor.
HRMT 5391. Human Resource Seminar. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Selected topics of current importance to human resource management. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Courses
LSCM 5086. Problems. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course offers students the opportunity to study logistics or supply chain management topics and perform research within the student's area of interest as directed by the responsible professor. Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Head.
LSCM 5088. Thesis. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 0 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisites: Approved research methodology course and approval of instructor of record.
LSCM 5301. Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Overview of the logistics and supply chain industry. All functional areas of supply chain management are explored in an integrated view of procurement, manufacturing and operations management, transportation and logistics, inventory and warehousing, demand planning, scheduling, network design, collaboration, and performance measurement.
LSCM 5311. Transportation Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Principles of transportation covers the role of transportation systems within the supply chain; environmental and economic impacts; modal components; managerial and economic aspects of the various modes, and applications to domestic and international operations.
LSCM 5313. Logistics Operations. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course examines logistics and transportation services, including customer service, order fulfillment, distribution operations, purchasing, transportation services, third-party logistics providers, and network design.
LSCM 5321. Supply Chain Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Develop an understanding of key drivers of supply chain management and their inter-relationships with the firm's strategy, value-chain, performance, and other functional areas. Focus on developing analytic, problem-solving, and cost /benefit trade-off managerial skills. This course presents a comprehensive supply chain management framework that emphasizes contemporary topics such as co-opetition, automation/technology, uncertainty, risk management, quality, and sustainability. The role of logistics and procurement within the overall supply chain management framework is also introduced and discussed.
LSCM 5322. Global Supply Chain Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Global Supply Chain Management involves the flows of materials and information among all of the firms in different locations that contribute value to a product, from the source of raw materials to end customers. The course will integrate issues from logistics, marketing (channels of distribution), and operations management to develop a broad understanding of a global supply chain by considering factors including geographic distribution of resources and demand, exchange rate risk, availability and reliability of suppliers in different regions, and consumer characteristics in different markets. A strategic perspective will focus on relatively long-term decisions involving the configuration of processes, product designs, investment in productive resources, and development of partnerships with suppliers and channels of distribution. The course is designed to refine the intuition developed from models to develop managerial insights.
LSCM 5323. Strategic Sourcing. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Fundamentals of strategic sourcing and supply chain management. Integration and coordination of product innovation, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics for global competitiveness.
LSCM 5330. Supply Chain Analytics. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Focuses on the application of quantitative techniques. Problems addressed include demand forecasting, inventory control, and network design analysis, and simulation. Additionally, analytical topics related to enhancing the SCM strategy, design, execution, and people are covered. Prerequisite: BANA 5301 or approval of the department head.
LSCM 5380. Logistics and Supply Chain Management Strategy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Analysis and solution of supply chain management cases and simulations. Develop an understanding of key drivers of logistics performance and their inter-relationships with strategy and other functional areas. Situations involving purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, and transportation as an integrated supply chain are explored. Focus on developing analytic, problem-solving, and cost trade-off management skills. Explore the eight basic best practices teamwork, communication, and job skills.
LSCM 5382. Internship in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Provides work experience in the logistics/supply chain management field under the supervision of a faculty-approved management sponsor. Emphasis is placed on the application of logistics/supply chain management skills to real world, practical problems and situations. A minimum of 20 work hours per week is expected, with a total of 200-300 on-the-job hours required during the semester. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 graduate semester hours in Logistics and Supply Chain Management; preregistration coordination and approval of the course instructor.
LSCM 5385. Logistic & Supply Chain Management Seminar. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course addresses selected topics of current importance in logistics and supply chain management. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
LSCM 5390. Special Topics in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
An examination of current topics in logistics and supply chain management. Readings required from current logistics or supply chain management publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
LSCM 5398. Risk Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
The supply chain is a complex sequence of processes, tools, and people involved in producing and distributing products and services. It is inherently susceptible to risk and its associated impacts. This course addresses the supply chain risk management principles and provides learners a strategic framework for risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and control, to benefit the overall firm’s performance. The students will learn to examine the nature of supply chain risk, analyze the risk, and mitigate or manage the risk and its associated impact on the firm. In doing so, students will apply research and a range of appropriate risk management tools and techniques to the supply chain. Students will acquire a solid understanding of the supply chain risk management framework. Students will master risk management principles, techniques, models, and tools used to identify, estimate, evaluate, communicate, monitor, and control risks in the supply chain. Students will work in teams to research and address supply chain risks for a real firm or reflect on specific case studies.
Management Courses
MGMT 5086. Problems. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-6 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course offers students the opportunity to study management topics and perform research within the student's area of interest as directed by the responsible professor. Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
MGMT 5090. Special Topics in Management. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-3 Hours, Lab: 1-3 Hours).
An examination of current topics in management. Readings required from current management publications and other related periodicals. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
MGMT 5301. Organizational Behavior. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Behavioral theory in organizational context. A study of individual and group dynamics in the business environments. Specific emphasis is given to leadership, motivation, communication, employee supervision, and morale in all organizational settings.
MGMT 5303. Managerial Communication. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course is an overview of foundations for professional success in business and professional communication. The course will focus on applying communication and management theories to practices in business organizations, implementing optimal business and professional communication strategies, and focus on effective oral and written communication skills for business leaders.
MGMT 5307. Responsibilities and Ethics of Leadership. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
An examination of an organization's social and environmental responsibilities to its employees, customers, and the general public. Practical emphasis is given to the case study method for evaluating the performance of various organizations. Establishes a theoretical framework for understanding ethics, principles and values of leadership as they affect the organization, the organizational environment and society.
MGMT 5310. Leadership Development. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Leadership is explored through the process of developing oneself as a leader while developing followers. Emphasis is placed upon learning the skills necessary to lead through the ethical use of influence in order to achieve organizational strategic goals.
MGMT 5311. Managing Operations and Services. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
A study of concepts, models and methods used to effectively manage the manufacturing and/or service operations of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the design and use of cross-functional operations planning, control, and support systems. Topics of contemporary relevance will be examined to include supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, time-based competition, and quality improvement.
MGMT 5312. Project Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Project Management is a growing field in many disciplines from manufacturing to marketing and from technology to training. Students will plan, document, and execute a simulated or real project while learning the principles and practices of project management.
MGMT 5313. Small Business Leadership. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Provide students with an overview of entrepreneurial best practices for leading through influence while incorporating self-reflection, strategic management, and high-performance team leadership validated practices for successful ventures. Explore the implications for comprehensive leadership abilities in the small business context and integrate fundamental insights from the entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategic management disciplines. Identify strategies and techniques for effectively leading small and medium-sized enterprise start-ups, and existing firms.
MGMT 5314. Family Business Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Family business management explores firm interworking’s within the small business context. The challenges of leading family firms are more complex than other small businesses due to family relationships, profit generation pressures, and self-preservation of elder family members to retain positions of power and influence. The course explores three management disciplines germane for understanding family firm complexities: (a) Founder-CEOs challenges, (b) firm culture, and (c) estate planning. During the course we will also examine family firm culture focusing on the individual, group, and organizational level influenced by entrepreneurial mindset governance structures. Estate planning processes influencing family firm vision, power, personality-driven governance structures, and succession planning.
MGMT 5315. Entrepreneurship Strategy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
The entrepreneurship strategy course provides conceptual instruction for the conceptualizing, designing, organizing, and managing new entrepreneurial ventures. The course explores earlier stages of the entrepreneurial venture and scalability through mature life cycles in the following order: (a) discovery phase, (b) market research, (c) product/service, (d) venture scaling, (e) sale/ownership and (f) entrepreneurship theories, and (g) frameworks.
MGMT 5325. Trends and Issues in Entrepreneurship. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
An examination of trends, topics, and opportunities in the entrepreneurial/small business arena. The course will explore the ever-changing environment of the 21st century entrepreneur with a focus on emerging trends, current research, popular press publications and articles, and other present day resources. Identification of potential impact, implications, and/or opportunities for the current or prospective entrepreneur will be a focus.
MGMT 5330. Artificial Intelligence in Business. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
This course prepares the emerging executive for the adaptation of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern business. It explores the best practices, risks, and challenges of integrating AI systems into routine operations. The course introduces AI systems currently available in the marketplace, how to analyze and select among these systems from a cost-benefit perspective, project teams, ethical considerations, and how introducing AI systems can impact the organization's strategy and culture. The course also addresses strategic planning and budgeting considerations.
MGMT 5354. International Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Coverage of the management issues corporations face when doing business internationally. Topics include the impact of culture, role of international relations, ethical decision-making, international strategic management, organizational behavior and human resource management.
MGMT 5368. Organizational Development & Leading Change. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Apply behavioral science research, theories, and practices and analyze strategies for organizational change and development. This includes the study of change models, interventions, communication strategies, and motivation and behaviors, with a focus on leading change initiatives. Discovery of frameworks helpful in guiding and leading the change process are highlighted.
MGMT 5378. Strategic Business Planning & Policy. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
The course provides students with an opportunity to integrate various topics related to strategic execution. The perspective of the organization as a total system, which encompasses internal, specialized sub-systems, interacting with an external, dynamic environment serves as the foundation of study. The emphasis will be on the development, implementation, and analysis of organization strategies and policies that impact a firm’s survival and success in a progressively competitive global marketplace. Models for strategic formulation, implementation, and control are analyzed for the facilitation of an integrated understanding of the courses that comprise the MSM curriculum. Readings and lectures illustrate strategic management theories and frameworks while case discussions, experiential exercises, and team projects provide opportunities for application.
MGMT 5388. Thesis. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis. No credit until the thesis is completed. Prerequisite: Approved research methodology course and approval of instructor of record.
MGMT 5389. Global Management Practices. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 4.5 Hours, Lab: 0 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. Prerequisites: Admission into a COBA graduate program and permission of the instructor.
MGMT 5391. Management Seminar. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).
Selected topics of current importance to management. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
MGMT 5395. Internship. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 8 Hours).
Prepared 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. Prerequisite: Approval of MBA Director. Field experiences fee $50.
Dr. Keldon Bauer, (Acting) Department Head
Department of Management
Business Building, Room 130
Box T-0330
Stephenville, TX 76402
Phone: 254-968-9654
Fax: 254-968-9737
kbauer@tarleton.edu
Ms. Stacy Gossett, Administrative Associate
Department of Management
Business Building, Room 130
Box T-0330
Stephenville, TX 76402
Phone: 254-968-9654
Fax: 254-968-9737
sgossett@tarleton.edu
Professors
- Baeza, Dr. Miguel
- Freed, Dr. Rusty
- Heller, Dr. Nathan
- Joiner, Dr. Sue
- Martinson, Dr. Brian
- McCamey, Dr. Randy
- Notgrass, Dr. David
Associate professors
- Ashton, Dr. Triss
- Cavazos, Dr. David
- Dittfurth, Dr. Ed
- Hall, Dr. Reggie
- Heller, Dr. Jake
- Krueger, Dr. Dianna
- Mullens, Dr. Drake
- Shaw, Dr. Joanna
- Richardson, Dr. Rick
Assistant professors
- Brown, Dr. Bryn
- Dinulescu, Dr. Catalin
- Foster, Ms. Christi
Instructor
- Brown, Ms. Angie
- Dummar, Mr. Joe
- Foster, Ms. Christi
- Leaverton, Mr. Bill
- Mosby, Mr. David