Courses - Management and Administration:

MADM 105: Introduction to Business 3 cr.
Restricted to freshmen and sophomores. A course designed to present an overview of the operation of the business firm, the role of the manager in business, and the nature of the economic system in which private enterprise must operate. Important attention is also given to orienting the student to modern collegiate education for business. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 205: Small Business Management 3 cr.
Study of the principles, procedures, and methods for managing a small business. Special attention given to assessing business opportunities, planning for a small business, and managing other factors involved in the success of the small company. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 210: Business Communication 3 cr.
Prerequisite: ENGL 115. Theory and practice of effective business communications. Strategies for the application of written and oral communication skills. Standard practices and useful procedures to handle business documents, including memos, letters, and proposals. Conceptual and functional perspectives of interpersonal relationships in business settings. Simulation of self-managed teams to elicit critical interpersonal skills. Emphasis on listening, critical thinking, nonverbal communication, small-group communication, and conflict resolution. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 301: Principles of Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Study of basic managerial functions in organizations such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, including individual and group behavior, motivation, leadership, strategy, group dynamics, as well as ethics and the global economy. Three hours of lecture. Management majors must earn a “C” or better.

MADM 320: Human Resource Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. A study of the Human Resource Management (HRM) objective of attracting, maintaining, and motivating a productive and satisfied employee group. Emphasis on proficiency in applying principles and technical tools to such HR areas as employee services. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 321: Micro-Organizational Behavior 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. An in-depth study of the social and psychological factors affecting human behavior and performance in organizations, with emphasis on individual and small group processes. More specifically, the course examines behavioral science knowledge relating to such topics as perception and personality, attitudes and job satisfaction, motivation and enhancing employee performance, leadership, and group dynamics. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 327: Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. Analysis of management and labor relations in its behavioral, institutional, legal and historical aspects. Includes collective bargaining, arbitration, grievance procedures, wage and benefits issues, institutional issues, seniority, employee safety, discipline, and public sector collective bargaining. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as ECON 327.

MADM 410: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. The focus of this course is on the study of the basic stages of the business start-up process: idea discovery, plan formulation, implementation of start-up, and downstream development. Cases will be extensively used to explore the critical stages of entrepreneurial development. In addition, the entrepreneurship concept will be explored as it relates to large businesses. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 415: Labor Law 3 cr.
Prerequisite. BLAW 280. Legal problems arising from the activities of labor organizations in industrial controversies. Jurisdiction over disputes, remedies available, regulatory labor legislation, management responsibility under the law and resulting changes in management's decision making power are all covered. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as BLAW 415.

MADM 421: Organizational Theory and Design 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. An introduction to the field of organization theory, a macro way to think about organizations. Examines the “fit” among contextual and structural dimensions of organizations via a contingency perspective. Traditional organization theory concepts such as strategy, the external environment, organization size, technology, organizational culture, structure and organization design, and organizational politics/power are discussed. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 425: Compensation Administration 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 260 and MADM 320. The study of compensation administration in public and private organizations; administration of total compensation systems with emphasis on determinants of general wage and salary levels and structures, examination of wage surveys, incentive systems, profit sharing, wage criteria, and job evaluation. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 427: Staffing Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisites: MATH 260 and MADM 320 or consent of the department. Study of the employment function of the personnel management process including recruitment, selection, and placement of employees in an organization; emphasis on various selection techniques in relation to laws affecting the matching of people to jobs. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 429: Training and Development 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 260 and MADM 320. An in-depth focus on training and development as a key function of the human resource management system in organizations. Topics include training needs assessment, effective training design, training technologies, and training program evaluation. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 430: International Business Communication 3 cr.
A study of written, oral, and nonverbal communication in the international business environment, with emphasis on the aspects of culture that most affect business communication. Business practices in countries that are significant U.S. trading partners are examined, and the communication strategies needed for conducting business in those countries are studied. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 435: International Business 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. A survey of business activities across national borders. Topics include the impact of culture, politics, government, law, and economic systems on cross-border business transactions; the ethical dimensions of international business; the basic components of international trade, monetary systems, and regional economic integration; and an overview of the strategies managers use when analyzing, planning, organizing, and managing international ventures. Emphasis is placed on current events that affect international business, and countries with a significant role in the global business environment are studied. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 473: Quality Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 260. A study of the methods used to improve business and organizational processes with a goal of improving quality, reducing costs and waste, and improving overall organizational productivity. The course presents the fundamentals of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma as they are practiced by world-class organizations. The methods of improvement are demonstrated through student participation in improvement projects selected from local firms. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 475: Internship in Management 3-6 cr.
Management related employment with a qualified employer. The course is open only to business students who have successfully completed 60 credit hours and have either a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 for the last 24 credit hours; it requires written reports detailing the objectives, progress, and completion of the internship. Three to six hours of credit on a pass/no credit basis. Only three hours may be applied to the major. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour.

MADM 480: Administrative Policy 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ACCT 206, BLAW 280, FIN 301, ISDS 265, ISDS 350, ISDS 383, MADM 301 and MKT 301. A grade of “C” or better is required in this course to graduate. Special problems involved in the formulation of consistent business policies and maintenance of an efficient organization. Actual cases used as a basis for discussions and preparation of reports which call for executive decision-making. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 490: Seminar in Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, MADM 301, and consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six term hours. Selected topics will vary from term to term. Three hours of seminar.

MADM 491: Seminar in Healthcare Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301 or consent of the department. Students are introduced to the management of organizations that deliver health services. In addition, the major features of the health services industry and the role of the Healthcare manager in that industry will be explored. Three hours lecture and discussion.

MADM 495: Independent Studies in Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six term hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the management faculty. Three hours of research.

MADM 701: Organizational Behavior 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. Developing skills to lead and manage change in organizations through an understanding of organizational process, individual motivation, and group behavior Emphasizes the application of organizational behavior concepts to solve managerial problems in an integrative and ethical manner. Methods of study include readings, cases, exercises and self-assessments, research and seminar discussions. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 710: Strategic Management of Human Capital 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 701 or equivalent. This course exposes students to the intersection of human resource management (HRM) and business strategy - the strategic management of human capital. The goal is to introduce students to core HR competency areas that are needed to be successful as a manager. The course explores topics of current importance in the context of strategic human resource management, such as strategic HR planning, recruiting and selection, EEO laws/ethics, compensation, and performance management. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 720: Managerial Communication 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MADM 301. The study of communication strategies used by effective managers. Techniques of written, oral and non verbal communication are applied to business situations that require management skill in motivation and leadership. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 730: Introduction to Healthcare Systems 3 cr.
Introduces the various components of the United States healthcare industry, with significant attention being placed on the various entities operating within the industry, the labor requirements of healthcare organizations, the application of technology within the industry, the role of third-party payer systems, and the role of regulatory agencies. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 735: Healthcare Facilities Management 3 cr.
A study of the organization and management of Healthcare facilities. The Healthcare organization will be viewed in terms of its environment, including political, legal, sociocultural, and technological factors. Healthcare providers reviewed will include general hospitals, specialized hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and assisted living centers. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 760: Organizational Strategy and Policies 3 cr.
Prerequisites: ACCT 701, ECON 705, FIN 701, and MADM 701. In addition, MADM 720 and MKT 701 must be taken prior to or concurrent with enrollment in the course. An integrating course with emphasis on formulating and implementing basic strategy and policy decisions. An analytic approach to strategic decisions pursued through lectures, readings, and participation in a competitive, integrative case analysis. Three hours of lecture.

MADM 775: Graduate Internship in Business 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Regular standing in the MBA program and maintenance of a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Employment related to the individual's major field of interest with a qualified employer. Requires a graduate faculty mentor and written reports detailing the objectives, progress, and completion of the internship. Three hours of credit on a pass/no credit basis. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour.



Last Revised February 28, 2006