2013 Introduction to Management. A survey course covering the fundamental processes of management in terms of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in an organization. This course will not count for credit toward any Price College of Business major. (Irreg.)
3013 Principles of Organization and Management. Prerequisite: junior standing. An introductory course presenting the basic concepts and practices of management, both private and public. Historical development of management; basic definitions and philosophy; fundamental managerial functions, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling; a survey approach to quantification in organizational life; current trends in management; possible future developments in organization and administration. (F, Sp, Su)
3133 Leadership. Prerequisite: Business major and junior standing. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of leadership perspectives and practices in order to enhance individual development and effectiveness as a leader. Focus will be on a repertoire of practical and theoretical leadership principles. This course will offer opportunities for students to improve their leadership skills through exercises and simulations. (F, Sp)
3363 Organizational Behavior. Prerequisite: 3013 and senior standing, or permission. Covers the structure of organizations and the dynamics of behavior within organizations. Included are such topics as job design, perception, communication, decision making, motivation, groups, leadership, and organizational change and effectiveness. (F, Sp)
3513 Human Resource Management Practice. Prerequisite: 3013. A survey course that focuses on developing students' understanding of human resource issues and the practical application of methods for solving these issues. Topics covered include job analysis, recruitment, interviewing, selection, performance appraisal, training, compensation, and equal employment opportunity. Issues are reviewed within the context of historical and current social, labor market, legal and global economic conditions influencing practice. (F, Sp)
3710 Topics in Management. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: student must be approved for degree candidacy in Price College of Business. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours. Permits students to study topics in management not included in standard course offerings. Subject of course will vary. (F, Sp, Su)
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to study materials not usually presented in regular courses. (F, Sp, Su)
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project in the student's field. (F, Sp, Su)
G4123 Industrial Relations. Prerequisite: 3513 or permission. Survey of history and theory of trade union, labor law, factors in the labor market, contract negotiations and administration. Identification and definition of the role of management, unions and government in the industrial relations process. (F, Sp)
G4153 Current Issues in Human Resource Management. Prerequisite: 3513 or permission. An in-depth coverage of selected human resource issues. Issues covered include human resource costing, equal employment opportunity, recruiting, interviewing, selection, training and development, and performance appraisal. Focus is on the application of research results to problems and opportunities presently confronting human resource practices. (F, Sp, Su)
4163 Organizational Management of Professional Sport. Prerequisite: Student must be approved for degree candidacy by Price College. Study of the management principles of both collegiate and professional athletics. This class will cover the management of every major department of a collegiate athletic department and of a professional sport team. Guest speakers from the industry as well as field trips to witness the operation of a sporting event are a vital part of this class. (F, Sp, Su)
4183 Negotiation. Prerequisite: Business major and junior standing. This course explores the principles behind effective negotiation and mediation while helping students develop and refine their own unique styles. Students will learn negotiation strategies in a non-threatening classroom context. The readings and lectures will provide students with a framework for analyzing negotiations and tools and concepts useful in negotiating more effectively. (F, Sp)
4323 Cross-Cultural Issues of Managerial Behavior. Prerequisite: 3013 and Business Administration 3513. Introduces students to the work values and behaviors of individuals in countries around the world. Some of the topics covered in the cross-cultural comparisons discussed in this will include: approaches to motivation, communication decision-making, and negotiation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the developed and developing regions of the world that are important participants in today's global economy. (Irreg.)
4373 Compensation Issues in Management. Prerequisite: 3513. Designed to help future managers understand and use human resource compensation systems. Students will be exposed to theories from labor economics and psychology that guide modern compensation systems. Compensation practices covered include job analysis, relevant legislation design, limited financial resources. (F, Sp)
G4513 Organizational Design and Theory. Prerequisite: 3513, 3523. An advanced course in the area of theory and practice of organization and administration, both private and public, from earliest times to the present day. Managerial patterns and techniques as influenced by changing social concepts and the impact of technology. Consideration of individual organizations and managerial personalities. (F, Sp)
G4710 Special Problems in Management. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing and permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; up to six hours with 18-hour major and three hours with 15-hour major. (F, Sp, Su)
G5702 Organizational Behavior. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Concepts and theories of organizational behavior and human resources management for MBA’s. (Irreg.)
G5712 Negotiation and Leadership. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Theoretical understanding and skill development necessary for effective negotiations and leadership in organizational settings. (Irreg.)
G5732 Consulting Skills. Prerequisite: graduate standing and 5702. This is the first of a two-course sequence examining organizational consulting (the other being 5743). The course has two principal goals. First, it is designed to introduce students to the skills needed to be effective at consulting as either an external management consultant or as an employee working inside a company. In particular, students will be introduced to the basics of management consulting (internal and external), including understanding the phases of the consulting cycle, tailoring consulting approaches to various situations, and conducting meetings and working in teams with clients. Second, it seeks to introduce students to consulting as an industry and a potential career choice. Overall, then, the course is designed to provide a framework for understanding the art and science of providing management counsel to client organization in the public and private sector. (Irreg.)
G5742 Consulting Practicum. Prerequisite: graduate standing and 5732. This is the second of a two-course sequence examining organizational consulting (the other is 5732). This course is designed to give students applied consulting project experience while providing a valuable service to the business community. Students will work in teams of two to five on significant business projects under the guidance of the course instructor. Consulting projects may originate from large corporations, non-profit and government agencies, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and may include projects derived from students’ former, current, or future employers. The course is designed to help students develop and practice the skills needed to be effective at consulting as either an external management consultant or as an employee working inside a company. (Irreg.)
G5980 Research for Master's Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. The only passing grade given is the neutral grade of S. (F, Sp, Su)
G6213 Seminar in Strategic Management. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of director CBA graduate programs. Reviews the major theories, concepts and frames of reference regarding strategic management. (Irreg.)
G6253 Seminar in Organizational Theory. Prerequisite: graduate standing. A consideration of major topics in organization structure and macroorganization theory. Emphasis will be given to applications in a wide variety of organizational and administrative contexts. (F, Sp)
G6273 Seminar in Organizational Behavior (Crosslisted with Marketing 6273). Prerequisite: graduate standing and admission to the PhD program in the Price College of Business. Addresses personal and interpersonal issues in marketing and management. Application of social science theory to explain the behavior of organization members. (F, Sp)
G6293 Seminar in Strategic Management (Crosslisted with Marketing 6293). Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of director CBA graduate programs. Reviews the major theories, concepts, and frames of reference regarding strategic management. (Irreg.)
G6503 Development of Management Thought. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission. A history of the significant contributions to management theory and practice includes management concepts as they developed in light of the economic, social and political environment of management. (F)
G6513 Global Business and the Environment (Crosslisted with Marketing 6513). Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of director of CBA graduate programs. Examines the complex relationship between an organization and the multiple markets it operates in globally. Includes organizational structure, adaptation of business functions to effectively compete in global markets, assessing opportunities in overseas markets, and assessing the performance of organizations in global markets. (F)
G6960 Readings in Selected Fields of Management. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: 12 hours of management, graduate standing and permission. Guided reading in selected fields of management theory and application, conducted on a conference basis by staff. Scope of reading and credit to be arranged on entry into course. The only passing grade in this course is the neutral grade of S. (F, Sp, Su)
G6963 Seminar in Human Resources Management. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Introduces doctoral-level students to major areas within the field of human resources management (HRM). Students will review and critique the literature in these selected areas and develop ideas for future research that further our understanding of HRM issues in organizations. The topics and readings covered in this course are not exhaustive, but are representative of HRM research. (Irreg.)
G6973 Seminar. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission. May be repeated with change of topic; maximum credit 12 hours. A seminar for graduate students with topics to be announced each time course is offered. (F, Su)
G6980 Research for Doctor's Dissertation. (F, Sp, Su)
G6983 Research Methods and Design. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Survey of research design and methods issues. Designed to introduce the Ph.D. student to the broad range of issues from the idea creation to publishing. Topics include theory, models, designs, data, measurement, data collection, analysis, theory development to academic writing and ethical issues. (Irreg.)
Updated: November 5, 2009