Management (MGT)

Graduate students only. This course will provide an overview of organizational theory and business strategy in the context of modern organizations. Students will develop an understanding of organizations as dynamic, evolving systems through review and analysis of the literature, case studies, and class discussions.

Graduate students only. This course will explore specific, identified topics in organizational management. The subject matter will be chosen by the instructor prior to registration, with the approval of the department chair. Topics may include leadership, strategic planning, project management, strategic human resources management, or other contemporary concerns in organizational management.

Graduate students only. This course will explore the issues, theories and methods associated with organizational development and change management. Topics will include organizational culture, intervention strategies, and overcoming resistance to change. Students will focus on building management skills to aid organizations in successfully adapting to uncertainty and implementing new practices.

Open to graduate students in M.S. in Management only. This course will explore contemporary topics in management and provide an opportunity for graduate students to interact with each other through a combination of lecture and group activities. Topics may include leadership, strategic planning, human resources management, business communications, or current issues in organizational management. Students must enroll in this course in each term to continue in the M.S. in Management.

Open to graduate students in M.S. in Management only. This course will explore contemporary topics in management and provide an opportunity for graduate students to interact with each other through a combination of lecture and group activities. Topics may include leadership, strategic planning, human resources management, business communications, or current issues in organizational management. Students must enroll in this course in each term to continue in the M.S. in Management.

Leaders have the ability to influence others to action towards a goal. In this class, students will explore leadership theories and models while simultaneously building their own leadership capacity through self-assessment, reflection, and practice.

A supervised, guided research project for students in the M.S. in Management program. Includes participation in faculty-led activities to discuss and analyze communication, ethical, management, and organizational behavior in health care administration, digital marketing, project management, or social innovation and entrepreneurship. May be taken for two semesters (up to 6 credits) with the approval of program director or department chair.

Must be a full-time student in M.S. in Management who has completed at least 9 credits of graduate coursework with 3.0 average and department approval. A supervised and observed volunteer, internship, externship, or work experience for full-time students in the M.S. in Management program. Includes participation in faculty-led activities to discuss and analyze communication, ethical, management, and organizational behavior at host site.

Graduate students only. This course will be a culminating experience for the MS in Management program. The aim of the capstone is to assess students' ability to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their coursework rather than to introduce new concepts. Working in a team, students will consult with a client to address a real business problem by preparing a business and marketing plan while addressing accounting, financial, and legal issues and technology considerations.