MGT 210Q- Business and Economic Statstics
4 Semester Hrs.
Lucchesi, Ron
Pre-requisites: MATH 131
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.
MGT 225- Financial Accounting
4 Semester Hrs.
Maurer, Wayne
Pre-requisites: 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.
MGT 226- Managerial Accounting
4 Semester Hrs.
Maurer, Wayne
Pre-requisites: 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. In-class discussions and problem solving are utilized to gain greater understanding of the application of managerial accounting.
MGT 250- International Business
4 Semester Hrs.
Vrooman, David M.
Pre-requisites: ECON 190
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.
MGT 260S- Organizational Behavior
4 Semester Hrs.
Gradwohl, Wendy and Staff
Pre-requisites: None
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 team projects, formal writing and class participation. Writing Intensive.
MGT 290S- Topic: Contemporary Issues in MGT
4 Semester Hrs.
Schindler, Pamela
Pre-requisties: English 101; Non-Major are welcomed.
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. Class sessions will be
primarily book discussions and oral presentations. Grades will be based on
discussion contributions, written book analyses, and author and manager
reports.
MGT 310- Operations Management
4 Semester Hrs.
Lucchesi, Ron
Pre-requisites: MGT 210, ECON 190
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.
MGT 325- Intermediate Accounting I
4 Semester Hrs.
Fenimore, John
Pre-requisites: MGT 226
This course is the first of a two-course sequence in corporate financial reporting which examines the theoretical basis for financial accounting concepts and principles emphasizing income measurement and accounting for assets. The traditional financial accounting topics include the recent developments in accounting valuation and reporting practices promulgated by professional accounting organizations and implemented by practitioners in public and private accounting. The objective of this course is to provide a rigorous introduction to the methodology and logic behind the procedures and principles followed in the development of accounting information.
MGT 330- Financial Management
4 Semester Hrs.
Stockstill, Lowell
Pre-requisites: 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, 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 and a comprehensive financial analysis of a publicly held corporation. Math Intensive.
MGT 340- Marketing Management
4 Semester Hrs.
Schindler, Pamela
Pre-requisites: MATH Placement Level 22, ECON 190; or permission of instructor; non majors are welcomed
Course Goals: To expose the student to management decision-making in the
marketing area, specifically with respect to strategic and tactical
planning. Assessment methods: Student work includes a team project,
online quizzes, individual and team case analyses, in-class oral
participation assessments, and an oral end-of-term presentation.
Instructional method: Class is primarily lecture with student participation.
MGT 370- Legal Environment of Business
4 Semester Hrs.
Stockstill, Lowell
Pre-requisites: 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 Hrs.
Schindler, Pamela
Pre-requisites: Vary by project. By permission of instructor.
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 components. Student performance is evaluated based on
project management as well as client deliverable(s). Course is usually
taken for a letter grade, but 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 coach, 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. On the management web
site, click the link to the Center for Applied Management (WittCAM) for
known projects. To indicate your interest, click on the link to the Student
Request Form, and submit the completed form along with your current resume
to the the management department Administrative Assistant or to the Student
Director of WittCAM. Projects are assigned to qualified students on a
first-come basis. Writing Intensive.
MGT 427- Auditing
4 Semester Hrs.
Fenimore, John
Pre-requisites: MGT 325
An introduction to auditing and other assurance services. Primary emphasis is the auditor’s decision making process: auditing objectives to be accomplished, circumstances of the engagement and decisions to be made. Once objectives to be accomplished in a given audit area are understood, students will be able to determine the appropriate evidence to gather and how to evaluate the evidence obtained. Writing Intensive.
MGT 460- Strategic Planning & Policy
4 Semester Hrs.
Vrooman, David M.
Pre-requisites: MGT 310, MGT 330, 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, in which they make 13 sets of annual decisions, prepare a 3-year strategic plan, and submit a summary report. Writing Intensive.
MGT 481- Applied Management II
4 Semester Hrs.
Schindler, Pamela
Pre-requisites: Vary based on project; Permission of the faculty supervisor required; selection for assignment to a project is competitive.
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 components. Student performance is evaluated based on
project management as well as client deliverable(s). Course is usually
taken for a letter grade, but 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 coach, 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. On the management web
site, click the link to the Center for Applied Management (WittCAM) for
known projects. To indicate your interest, click on the link to the Student
Request Form, and submit the completed form along with your current resume
to the the management department Administrative Assistant or to the Student
Director of WittCAM. Projects are assigned to qualified students on a
first-come basis. Writing Intensive.
