MANAGEMENT
FALL SEMESTER 2003
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MGT 210Q - Business and Economic Statistics (4 Semester Hrs.)
R. Lucchesi
The objective of this course is to develop the necessary statistical and
probabilistic tools for the intelligent use and interpretation of data
gathered in a business environment. Topics covered include descriptive
statistics, probability, sampling, estimation of parameters, tests of
hypotheses, simple linear regression and correlation. There will be
approximately four exams. The course will follow lecture/ discussion format.
Prerequisite: MATH 131
MGT 225 - Financial Accounting (4 Semester Hrs.)
J. Fenimore
Financial Accounting presents the fundamental principles and practices for
external financial reporting oriented primarily towards the corporate business
organization. Consideration is given to the accumulation and reporting of
information to investors, managers and other interested parties, with a
balanced perspective on the practice, theory, and conflicts of modern
financial accounting.
The course objectives include:
1. A knowledge of the accounting model, measuring process, data
classifications, and terminology needed to interpret, effectively use and
prepare financial statements with emphasis on assets.
2. An understanding of what financial statements do and do not say, and the
standards observed in their development.
Prerequisite: Appropriate Math Placement Level
MGT 226 - Managerial Accounting (4 Semester Hrs.)
W. Maurer
Managerial accounting explores the various techniques for the preparation and
analysis of accounting information for organizational planning and control.
The development of critical thinking skills is necessary to understand the
process of reporting information for people to use rather than following a set
of rules or guidelines. The fundamental concepts of cost, decision-making,
planning and performance evaluation in a managerial environment are presented
to provide an extensive background and solid grounding for future careers.
In-class discussions and problem solving are utilized to gain greater
understanding of the application of managerial accounting. Course grade is
based on testing and a comprehensive final exam.
Prerequisite: MGT 225
MGT 260 - Organizational Behavior (4 Semester Hrs.);
W. Gradwohl and C. Young
his course explores the behavior of people in both profit and nonprofit
organizations. Topics will include motivation, individual differences, group
dynamics, power and leadership. The emphasis is on demonstrating how theories
and principles found in textbooks actually apply to our personal lives. So,
student organizations, summer jobs and Wittenberg itself will be our labs.
Active learning is emphasized in which lectures are minimal and discussion,
debate and experiential exercises are key. This requires that students do
substantial reading on their own. Evaluation of student achievement is
accomplished via formal writing, teamwork, and class participation. Writing
Intensive.
MGT 310 - Operations Management (4 Semester Hrs.)
R. Lucchesi
The objective of this course is to give a clear understanding of the
operations function. The operations function is the actual carrying out of the
production of a good or service. Some of the general topics covered include
quality planning and control, capacity planning and scheduling, inventory
management, product and process design. We will identify the decisions that
must be made in these areas and will study the tools used to make these
decisions. The grade will be determined by approximately four exams. The
course will follow the lecture/discussion format. There will be a tour of a
local company.
Prerequisites: MGT 210, ECON 190
MGT 326 Intermediate Accounting II (4 Semester Hrs.) J. Fenimore Sequential in-depth study of financial statements, accounting concepts, accounting principles, and alternative procedures and practices. Current professional pronouncements included where appropriate. Prerequisite: Management 226.
MGT 330 - Financial Management (4 Semester Hrs.) L. Stockstill Introduction to basic concepts, principles, and analytical techniques of financial management. Emphasis on planning and managing assets. Topics include financial analysis, current asset management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, financial leverage and valuation. The course is evaluated by objective exams which include theoretical questions and practical applications in approximately equal weight. Class preparation and participation are also included in the evaluation. Math Intensive. Prerequisites: ECON 190, MGT 210, 225
MGT 340 - Marketing Management (4 Semester Hrs.)
P. Schindler
Course Goals: To expose the student to management decision making in the
marketing arena, specifically with respect to strategic planning. Assessment
Methods: Student work includes exams, marketing project, analytical case
discussions, and numerous in-class oral participation assessments.
Instructional Method: Class is primarily lecture with student participation,
with some case analysis.
Prerequisites: Math Placement Level 22, ECON 190; or permission of instructor;
non-majors are welcome.
MGT 360 - Human Resource Management (4 Semester Hrs.)
C.Balas (Community Education)
An organization's human resources are its most fundamental. In HRM we will
study the classic topics within the context of a diverse, changing, work
force: the philosophy and assumptions underlying the field; the legal
background (EEO, OSHA, ADA, etc.); job analysis; personnel planning and
recruitment; employee selection; issues in employment testing; training;
employment development; compensation systems.
Prerequisites: MGT 260; ECON 190 or any social institutions course. Writing
intensive.
MGT 370 - Legal Environment of Business (4 Semester Hrs.)
L. Stockstill
A first course in law that introduces legal analysis, court systems, and case
law. It emphasizes preventative law, i.e., avoidance of legal conflict and
when to consult an attorney. Students are taught to reason by analogy and
write in a legal style. Both real and hypothetical cases are used to generate
Socratic dialogues. Major topics include business crimes, torts, contracts,
and products liability. Writings include both case analyses and reaction
papers regarding current legal topics. The course is evaluated by class
participation, writings, and analytical examinations. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
MGT 381 - Applied Management I (4 Semester Hrs.)
W. Gradwohl
Students and teams of students will be developing marketing and promotional
plans, business feasibility studies, and other experiential applications of
their business skill and knowledge, for not-for-profit and for-profit
organizations in the community. By permission of instructor. See Center for
Applied Management for known projects and indicate your interest by filling
out a student request form. 1 to 4 credits based on the size of the project
and the number of project Prerequisites: Vary by project.
MGT. 390 Topics in Management. (Variable credit.)
C. Young
Seminar of selected topics. Restricted to advanced majors in management or
those obtaining permission of instructor. Some sections writing intensive.
Offered as required.
MGT. 427 Auditing. (4 semester Hrs.)
J. Fenimore
Aduditing standards, auditing procedures, professional ethics, and auditor’s
reports. Prerequisite: Management 326 or concurrent with 326.
Writing intensive. Alternate years.
MGT 481 - Applied Management II (4 Semester Hrs.)
See MGT 381
W. Gradwohl
MGT 490 Independent Study
MGT 491 Internship
MGT 499 Honors Theis/Project
