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66.501 Organizational BehaviorCredits: 2
Introduces students to management and organizational behavior. Its general purpose is to study and understand the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. It is directed toward behavioral action components and emphasizes the close relationship between the study of organizational behavior and the practice of management.
Pre-requisites: MBA or Certificate Programs, or Permission of MBA Director.
Pre-Req: MBA, Business Certificate, Doctor of Engineering programs, or permission of MBA Coordinator.
66.511 Global Enterprise and CompetitionCredits: 2
To be taken as last course in foundation core. Is an integrated investigation of global competitive issues to help students understand the processes of organization and technological innovation which permit businesses to achieve competitive advantages in a global environment. This course also deals with the nature and techniques of industry analysis necessary to the formulation of effective global strategy for the firm.
Pre-Req: MBA, Business Certificate, Doctor of Engineering programs, or permission of MBA Coordinator.
66.601 Managing Organizational ChangeCredits: 3
Examines how business enterprises are designed, managed and changed to operate efficiently and perform effectively within their competitive environments. It critically examines organizations that vary in terms of such characteristics as size, complexity, goals, and technology as they operate under different circumstances and at various stages of their life cycles. The role and impact of individual managers receive particular attention.
Pre-Req: MSA students; matriculated MBA students with completed MBA Foundation Core; or permission of MBA Coordinator.
66.617 New Venture PracticumCredits: 3
This practicum focuses on technology commercialization, business planning, initial incubation, and development of an investment proposal to launch a new business. This work is done in student teams.
66.630 New Product DevelopmentCredits: 3
This course will enable students to understand the complexities involved in new innovation and technology-based product development. Through examples and exercises, students will be exposed to such topics as creative problem solving, customers/suppliers/partners involvements and inputs processes, integration among all functions, building and managing cross functional teams, rapid prototyping and development, creating a learning organization and measurements.
Pre-Req: Matriculated MBA students, MBA Foundation Core, MSITE program, or PSM sub-plan, or permission of Grad Prog Coordinator
66.635 Project ManagementCredits: 3
This course will focus on managing innovation and technology projects and the critical role that a project manager plays in successful execution. Topics included in the course are: project planning, deliverables, managing quality, change management, documentation, communication, risks management, project team and human resource management approaches and creating and managing expectations.
Pre-Req: Matriculated MBA students, MBA Foundation Core, MSITE program, or PSM sub-plan, or permission of Grad Prog Coordinator
66.640 Building and Managing TeamsCredits: 3
One critical determinant of success in an on-going corporate venture or launch of a new product, service or company is the performance of teams. This course examines the key roles of leader and follower in the development of project teams in both start startups and existing companies. It will address issues relating to team composition, team member capabilities, and team dynamics as teams develop and change over time. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills necessary for effective team performance.
Pre-Req: Matriculated MBA students, MBA Foundation Core, MSITE program, or PSM sub-plan, or permission of Grad Prog Coordinator
66.645 Advanced Professional CommunicationCredits: 3
Pre-Req: Matriculated MBA students, MBA Foundation Core, MSITE program, or PSM sub-plan, or permission of Grad Prog Coordinator
66.652 Human Resources ManagementCredits: 3
Pre-Req: MSA students; matriculated MBA students with completed MBA Foundation Core; or permission of MBA Coordinator.
66.677 Independent Study: ManagementCredits: 3
Prerequisite: MBA Foundation Core and 66.601, or permission of MBA Coordinator
Pre-Req: 66.601Managing Org Design & Change and MBA Foundation Core, or permission of MBA Coordinator.
66.680 St Mg:Adv Prof'l CommCredits: 3
66.688 Current Topics in ManagementCredits: 3
Topics of current interest in Management. Subject matter to be announced in advance. For a current semester course title, please log onto ISIS, the Inter-Campus Student Information System.
Pre-Req: Matriculated MBA students, MBA Foundation Core, or permission of MBA Coordinator.
66.691 Strategy Formation and ImplementationCredits: 3
Reviews strategies for positioning a firm within its competitive environment. Fundamental concepts in strategic management; role of the CEO, levels and components of strategy, competitive analysis, and formulation and implementation of strategy are explored.
Pre-Requisite: MBA Advanced Core.
Pre-Reqs: Matriculated MBA students; 60.601, 61.60, 62.60 ,63.671, 66.601, or permission of MBA Coordinator.
66.710 Management for CompetitivenessCredits: 3
To manage manufacturing organizations, and assure continual improvement in company products and processes, managers must understand, and be prepared to modify, how the firm operates in terms of structure, policies, reward systems, work and management processes, and core values. This requires considerable skill in (a) correctly distinguishing between the technical and managerial aspects of company performance and (b) developing strategic and tactical approaches that, when implemented, lead to necessary change. This course addresses these managerial issues. Emphasis is placed on designing the proper alignment between company goals, structure and external environment; developing managerial skills in communicating, and motivating; applying quality management strategies; and facilitating planned organizational change.
66.725 NegotiationsCredits: 3
Pre-Requisite: MBA Foundation Core.
66.799 Special Topics in ManagementCredits: 3