COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Spring 2006
MGT 210Q - Business and Economic Statistics.
4 semester hours
Lucchesi, Ronald
Prerequisite: MATH 131 or equivalent
Descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and techniques and their application in collecting, classifying, interpreting, and presenting business and economic data. Note: Credit granted for only one of the following: Management 210, Mathematics 127 or 227, or Psychology 107.
MGT 225 - Financial Accounting.
4 semester hours
Fenimore, John
Prerequisite: Math Placement Level 22
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 present the accounting model, process of measurement, data classifications and terminology needed to effectively use and prepare financial statements provide and their limitations.
MGT 226 – Managerial Accounting.
4 semester hours
Maurer, Wayne
Prerequisite: MGT 225
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.
MGT 260S - Organizational Behavior.
4 semester hours
Gradwohl, Wendy; Young, Carol; Larsen, Ronald
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. Student organizations, summer jobs and Wittenberg itself will be our labs. The course focuses on discussion, active learning techniques, 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.
MGT 310 - Operations Management.
4 semester hours
Lucchesi, Ronald
Prerequisites: Management 210 and Economics 190.
Quantitative, analytical approach to study of the production function. Included are the uses of schematic, graphic, mathematical and statistical analyses of issues in job design, plant location, layout, maintenance, inventory, production and quality control.
MGT 326 – Intermediate Accounting II.
4 Semester hours.
Fenimore, John
Prerequisite: MGT 325.
Sequential in-depth study of financial statements, accounting concepts, accounting principles, and alternative procedures and practices. Current professional pronouncements included where appropriate.
MGT 330 – Financial Management.
4 semester hours.
Stockstill, Lowell
Prerequisites : ECON 190, MGT 210, MGT 225
Introduction to basic concepts, principles, and analytical techniques of financial management. Emphasis on planning and managing assets. Topics include financial analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, financial structure 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.
MGT 340 – Marketing Management.
4 semester hours.
Schindler, Pamela
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 orals or quizzes, 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 360S – Human Resource Management.
4 semester hours
Gradwohl, Wendy
Prerequisites: MGT 260; ECON 190 or any social institutions course.
An organization’s human resources are its most fundamental asset. 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.
Writing intensive.
MGT 370 - Legal Environment of Business.
4 semester hours
Stockstill, Lowell
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
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.
MGT 381 – Applied Management I.
4 semester hours
Schindler, Pamela
Prerequisites: Vary by project.
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 participants. Writing Intensive.
MGT 390 – Leadership: Cinematic Styles
4 semester hours
Young, Carol
In this course we will connect leadership theory and research with popular culture perceptions of leadership. The course requires that you read and discuss original work in leadership. Each class period we will first discuss the readings and then view a movie that illustrates the concepts. Grading will be based on class discussion, WebCT postings, and a final project, which will involve working with a team to create a short video or skit that illustrates one or more leadership concepts. (No acting talent needed.)
Some of the movies will contain adult language, and mild violence, and some classes will run beyond the scheduled time because of the length of the movies.
Limited to juniors and seniors.
MGT 425 – Advanced Accounting.
4 semester hours
Maurer, Wayne
Prerequisite: Management 326.
More specialized aspects of accounting including consolidations, and international and fund accounting.
MGT 430 – Investments Analysis.
4 semester hours
Sturges, Henry
Prerequisite: Management 330.
Introduction to the various types of financial investments including stocks, bonds and options. Methods of evaluating the profitability and risk of these investments individually and as part of a portfolio of securities are presented.
MGT 441 – Advertising Campaigns.
4 semester hours
Schindler, Pamela
Prerequisites: MGT 340, or permission of the instructor
This course explores the creative and strategic development of an advertising campaign. The course is project focused, with students developing advertising campaigns for real and hypothetical clients. Some lecture and case (campaign) analysis. Recommended for a marketing communications concentration.
Writing Intensive.
MGT 460 - Strategic Planning & Policy.
4 semester hours
Vrooman, David
Prerequisite: MGT 310, MGT 330, and MGT 340.
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.
MGT 470 – Business Associations.
4 semester hours
Stockstill, Lowell
Prerequisites: Management 370.
The topics addressed include agency, partnership, corporations and the regulation of business. Although the course centers on business statutes, cases are used to illustrate and update the law. The course is evaluated by a variety of writings: short answer and essay quizzes; legal memorandum; and legal research paper. Class participation is also included based on discussions and Socratic dialogues. Some sections may be writing intensive.
MGT 481 – Applied Management II.
4 semester hours
Schindler Pamela
Prerequisites: Vary by project.
See MGT 381 – Applied MGT I
MGT 482 – Applied Management III
Variable semester hours
Schindler, Pamela
Prerequisites: Applied Management projects vary according to the project; selection for assignment to a project is competitive.
See also 481 and 482.
MGT 490 – Independent Study.
Variable credit
Staff
MGT 498 – Senior Thesis.
6 semester hours
Staff
MGT 499 – Honor Thesis/Project
Staff
Prerequisite: Declared major in Management, 3.500 GPA in Management classes, MGT 310, MGT 330, and MGT 340, and approval of the Department Chair.
