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rent skills while developing new analytic and practical skills that can be applied to every-

day problem-solving.

Students will learn to evaluate strategic options, to diagnose problems, and to use

models for informed decision-making – the type of decisions that will allow organizations

to be flexible and responsive to the changing organizational demands. The Management

& Leadership major is also a good platform for pursuing future graduate academic studies

and professional work.

I. Major

General Education & Degree Requirements

(see p. 55)

49 SH

Core Requirements

36 SH

INT 3063 Learning & Research Skills

MGT 3173 Introduction to Leadership

MGT 3103 Business Communication

MGT 3013 Foundations of Management

MGT 3193 Organizational Behavior

MGT 3153 Business Research Methods

MGT 4223 Personal Leadership Strategies

MGT 4133 Quality Assurance

MGT 4163 Human Resource Management

MGT 3113 Management & Finance

MGT 4123 Contemporary Leadership

MGT 4233 Leadership & Change Management

Elective Courses

41 SH

Total Hours

126 SH

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

MGT 3013 Foundations of Management

Foundations of Management is the study of the foundational principles of organizational

management. Primary emphasis is placed on analysis of theory, principles of sound busi-

ness practice, organizational structure, and managerial functions.

MGT 3103 Business Communication

Business Communication encompasses all types of communication required to function ef-

fectively as a leader in an organization. Communications fundamentals, business English,

correspondence, written reports, oral communication, employment communications, and

other special communication applications will be emphasized.

MGT 3113 Management & Finance

Management & Finance provides an introduction to entrepreneurship and financial termi-

nology and principles with a focus on both managerial and personal financial decisions.

The impact of budgeting, risk, the time value of money, business plans, marketing, and

financial analysis will be examined from an entrepreneurial, managerial and personal per-

spective.

MGT 3153 Business Research Methods

Business Research Methods is designed to introduce the use of quantitative and qualitative

research tools in conducting action research in organizations. The course will give students