MGT 210Q - Business and Economic Statistics
4 Semester Hrs.
The objective of this course is to develop the necessary statistical and probabilistic intelligent use and interpretation of data gathered in a business environment. Topics 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.
Provides an overview of the financial accounting reporting process with a primary focus on the analysis of economic events and their effect on the major financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows). The
Fundamental principles and applications for financial reporting of the corporate business organization are presented with a balanced perspective on the practice, theory and conflicts in current accounting practice the course objectives are to 1) present the accounting model, process of measurement, data classifications and terminology needed to effectively use and prepare financial statements provide and their limitations. Prerequisite: MATH Placement Level 22
MGT 226 – Managerial Accounting
4 Semester Hrs.
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 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 250 – International Business
4 Semester Hrs.
An introduction to the conduct of business in an international setting. Marketing, finance, operations, and personnel policies of the firm are considered within the contexts of the international monetary and trade systems and the culture, politics, economics, and demographics of various foreign settings. Three exams during the term and a comprehensive final determine the course grade.
Prerequisite: ECON 190.
MGT 260S - Organizational Behavior
4 Semester Hrs.
This 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. The use of active learning minimizes lectures and focuses more on discussion, debate and experiential exercises. 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.
Management 290S: Topic: Contemporary Issues in MGT
4 Semester Hrs.
Course Description: Often a deep understanding of concepts and theories in management can be found in books revealing applications of these concepts in real business settings. The best of these books earn the advocacy of managers or industry pundits, thus generating significant sales. And authors writing such books often create new methodologies or use established empirical methods for proving their thesis, while also developing new terminology for emerging industry practices. Students will read a range of books covering a variety of management practices and theories. Each book will have appeared on the business best seller lists in the last 10 years. Additionally, each student will also be asked to select one biography or autobiography of a notable manager or business person and present a profile of this individual and analyze his contributions to the field of management. Class sessions will be primarily book discussions and presentations. Grades will be based on discussion contributions, written book analyses, and an autobiography/biography-based presentation. Prerequisites: none.
MGT 310 – Operations Management
4 Semester Hrs.
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 three exams. The course will follow the lecture/discussion format. There will be a tour of a local company. Prerequisites: MGT 210, ECON 190
MGT 330 – Financial Management
4 Semester Hrs.
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, MGT 225
MGT 340 – Marketing Management
4 Semester Hrs.
Course Goals: To expose the student to management decision-making in the marketing area, specifically with respect to strategic planning. Assessment methods: Student work includes learning binder, possible quizzes, case analysis, numerous in-class oral participation assessments and oral presentation. Instructional method: Class is primarily lecture with student participation. Prerequisites: Math Placement Level 22, ECON 190; or permission of instructor; non-majors are welcome.
MGT 370 - Legal Environment of Business
4 Semester Hrs.
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 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
1- 4 Semester Hrs.
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. 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 participants. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Vary by project. By permission of instructor.
MGT 390 – Organizational Theory
4 Semester Hrs.
In this course we will survey organizational theory from the time of Max Weber who first articulated the purpose and form of modern organizations, to post-modernists who have a radically different view.
Grading will be based on three tests and class participation.
MGT 426 – Federal Taxation
4 Semester Hrs.
Study of federal taxes with emphasis on individual income taxes. Prerequisite: MGT 225. Alternate years.
MGT 460 - Strategic Planning & Policy
4 Semester Hrs.
An integration of all preceding Management courses through the study of the function and responsibility of top-level executives. The primary pedagogy is case analysis; in-class case discussion constitutes half of classroom activity, and two detailed written case analyses are required. In addition, student teams compete in an industry simulation, making 15 sets of annual decisions and preparing three summary reports. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: MGT 310,330,34
MGT 481 – Applied Management II
4 Semester Hrs.
Applied Management credit units are earned when a student participates in a faculty-guided, skills-based program (Small Business Institute or Project Management Assistance) through WittCAM. Although specific programs differ based on the needs of the client, each program has an experiential as well as an academic component. Student performance is evaluated based on project management as well as client deliverable(s). Courses may be taken credit/no credit unless the hours are to be counted toward the elective requirement of the management major. The student is expected to budget a minimum of three hours per week for meetings (with faculty, client, and/or team) for each credit unit earned, with additional hours spent working on the project. Some programs require group efforts; others require participation by individuals. The student may enroll for a maximum of six semester hours of Applied Management during the Wittenberg career. Some credit units in applied management are recommended for a marketing communications concentration. See Center for Applied Management for known projects and indicate your interest by filling out a student request form. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: vary based on project; permission of the faculty supervisor required; selection for assignment to a project is competitive.
MGT 490 – Independent Study
Variable credit.
Every year.
MGT 491 – Internship
Variable credit.
Every year.
MGT 499 – Honors Thesis/Project
Prerequisite: Declared major in Management, 3.500 GPA in Management classes, MGT 310, MGT 330 and MGT 340, and approval of the Department Chair.
