MANAGEMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Spring 2007
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 and their limitations.
MGT 226 – Managerial Accounting
4 semester hours
Maurer, Wayne
Prerequisite: MGT 226
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 3 tests.
MGT 260S – Organizational Behavior
4 semester hours
Gradwohl, Wendy; Jim Bodenmiller; Staff
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, exams, team projects, and team/class participation.
Writing Intensive.
MGT 310 – Operations Management
4 semester hours
Lucchesi, Ronald
Prerequisites: Management 210 and Economics 190
Quantitative, analytical approach to the 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 327 – Cost Accounting
4 Semester hours
Maurer, Wayne
Prerequisite: MGT 227. Alternate years.
Upper-level course covering the methods of determining product cost, their effective control, and their use for managerial decision making.
MGT 330 – Financial Management
4 semester hours
Stockstill, Lowell
Prerequisites: ECON 190, MGT 210, MGT 225
Includes financial concepts, principles, and analytical techniques of financial decision making. 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 included in the evaluation. Math Intensive.
MGT 340 – Marketing Management
4 semester hours
Schindler, Pamela
Prerequisites: Math Placement Level 22, ECON 190, or permission of instructor; non-majors are welcome
This course exposes the student to management decision making in the marketing arena, specifically with respect to strategic marketing planning. Assessment Methods: Student work includes online text-based quizzes, a term-long marketing project with both written and oral components, analytical case discussions, and numerous in-class oral participation assessments. Instructional Method: Class is primarily lecture with student participation, with some case analysis.
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. An applied project is a substantial portion of the class material and final grade. Extensive work is required outside the classroom and within teams. Evaluation of student achievement is accomplished via formal writing, team projects, essay exams, and team/class participation.
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
2-4 semester hours
Schindler, Pamela and Gradwohl, Wendy
Prerequisites: Appropriate 300 level Management coursework (varies by project) AND permission of the instructor; Students must apply to take this course by completing and submitting a Student Request form in WittCAM (312-314 Carnegie). Such forms should be submitted by the end of Advising Week. Watch the WittCAM bulletin board and for WittCAM e-mails announcing course projects for the semester.
This course involves the application of management course content to the management of a project for an organization. Instructional Methods: Class is comprised of meetings that take the form of workshops or coaching sessions. Assessment Methods: Students are assessed on their project planning, research results, and quality of client deliverables; these deliverables vary based on the specific project.
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
4 semester hours
Schindler, Pamela
Prerequisites: MATH 340 or permission of instructor; non-majors are welcome
This course analyzes the creative element of advertising with special emphasis on applying this understanding to an actual organization’s communication goals. Assessment Methods: Ad plans, ads, and creative copy platforms are presented and defended in class. Instructional Methods: Class involves lecture, discussions, and workshops.
MGT 460 – Strategic Planning & Policy
4 semester hours
Vrooman, David
Prerequisites: 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
Prerequisite: 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. The class concludes with an appellate advocacy of a current business case.
Writing Intensive.
MGT 481 – Applied Management II
2-4 semester hours
Schindler, Pamela
Prerequisites: Vary by project
See MGT 381 – Applied MGT I
MGT 490 – Independent Study
Variable credit
Staff
MGT 498 – Senior Thesis
6 semester hours
Staff
MGT 499 – Honor Thesis/Project
Staff
Prerequisites: Declared major in Management, 3.5000 GPA in Management classes, MGT 310, MGT 330, and MGT 340, and approval of the Department Chair.
