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MGST120 Fundamentals of the Accounting Process (3 cr.)
(For students with little or no prior background in accounting. Not open to students who have completed ACCT 220, ACCT 301, or an equivalent course in financial accounting.) An in-depth study of the accounting cycle, from journal and ledger entries to the preparation and analysis of financial statements for both service and retail concerns. Topics include special journals and cash and payroll accounting.
MGST140 Personal and Family Finance (3 cr.)
An examination of the principles of managing one's personal and family finances. Among the topics included are financial goal setting and budgeting, managing checking accounts, life and liability insurance, the use and management of personal credit, and saving and investing for long-term financial security.
MGST160 Principles of Supervision (3 cr.)
An introductory study of the skills required to effectively supervise and manage employees in organizations, such as knowing how to plan, organize, and control the work load and understanding worker behavior. Topics include the role and function of supervisors, recruitment and evaluation of workers, management by objectives, task delegation, motivation strategies, training and professional development, communication and conflict management, and time management.
MGST161 Managerial Communications Skills (3 cr.)
An examination of the communication model. Practice is provided in sending and receiving information through reading, writing, listening, speaking, and observing nonverbal cues using job-related situations.
MGST162 Personnel Counseling (3 cr.)
A study of counseling as part of a supervisor's responsibilities. The counseling process is examined through role-playing exercises. Focus is on developing skills in areas such as active listening and observing, focusing on the problem, empathetic understanding, guiding decision making, and recognizing referral situations. Counseling situations (e.g., performance appraisals, gender issues, personal crises that affect work performance, and performance problems) are drawn from the work environment.
MGST198C Financial Statement Analysis (1 cr.)
(For nonfinancial managers and executives.) A study of financial accounting and financial statement analysis. Focus is on developing an understanding of figure relationships and accounting techniques, without getting bogged down in accounting mechanics or terminology, to better assess the limitations of basic financial statements.
MGST198D The U.S. Stock market (1 cr.)
An explanation of the role and function of the securities markets in the United States. Topics include the organization of the exchanges and the over-the-counter market, characteristics of stocks and bonds as investment instruments, and the role of risk in companies. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MGST 198D or MGST 398D.
MGST198E Personal Investment (1 cr.)
An examination of how capital markets function, how prices of investment instruments are determined, and how a balance is struck between risk and return. Emphasis is on personal investment management via analysis of the particular types of investments available in real-world capital markets. Topics include investment value and market price, valuation of riskless and risky securities, portfolio analysis, common stocks and earnings, bond prices, yields and returns, money market funds, mutual funds, and leveraged investments. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MGST 198E or MGST 398E.
MGST198J Motivation & Performance in Organizations (1 cr.)
An exploration of various theoretical perspectives on motivation-related performance problems. Consideration is given to the implications for policy formulation, managerial strategy, and problem resolution. Focus is on the definition of motivation and performance within organizational settings, the analysis of performance problems, and the implications of motivation theory and research for managers and supervisors. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MGST 198J or MGST 398J.
MGST198K Intro to Federal Income Tax (1 cr.)
(Not open to students who have received credit for MGST 198 Taxation and Planning.) An overview of current U.S. federal personal income tax issues. Focus is on substantive provisions of federal income tax law, including the concepts of gross income, provisions affecting taxation of family and individual transactions, allowable deductions, and special problems of capital gains. Topics include recent changes to the Internal Revenue Code, especially those provisions that pertain to individuals employed overseas.
MGST198L Interviewing Skills (1 cr.)
Intensive training in skills that enhance the quality of communication between persons. Class exercises include specific drills, role playing, and practice interviewing.
MGST198M Career Transitions (1 cr.)
A study of various problems related to mid-life career transitions. Emphasis is on developing self-insight as well as formulating a plan of action to make effective work-related changes in one's life.
MGST374 Military Family Housing Privatization Stateside (3 cr.)
An examination of the rationale and consequences of the federal government's decision to transfer the operation of its stateside housing program to for-profit organizations. Topics include the supportive research justifying the move, the financial consequences of the privatization efforts, and the long-term results of the switch. An analysis of how effective the actions have been in improving the overall quality of life (and hence retention of) military members is conducted.
MGST398 Special Topics in Management Studies (3 cr.)
Investigation of special topics focusing on relevant problems of general interest. May be repeated when topics differ.
MGST398D Risk Theory (3 cr.)
A presentation of risk theory and risk analysis are in simple and complex scenarios. Risks to health and society, technology-induced risk, and the ethics of regulatory issues involving the evaluation of risk are examined. The theories and models of risk assessment methodologies such as release, exposure, and consequence are explored. Risk comparisons and risk communication are investigated using historical and futuristic models. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 444, MGST 398D, TMGT 444.
MGST398E Import/Export for Small Firms (1 cr.)
A study of the basic mechanics of export/import businesses. Topics include trade terminology, the transaction process, and the advantages and problems facing most international businesses. The goal is to enhance one's ability to begin and operate an import/export enterprise either in or outside the United States. Available sources for trade aids and services in the United States, as well as in other countries, are explored.
MGST398J Motivation & Performance in Organizations (1 cr.)
An exploration of various theoretical perspectives on motivation-related performance problems. Consideration is given to the implications for policy formulation, managerial strategy, and problem resolution. Focus is on the definition of motivation and performance within organizational settings, the analysis of performance problems, and the implications of motivation theory and research for managers and supervisors. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MGST 198J or MGST 398J.
MGST398K Japanese Management: An Introduction (1 cr.)
An introduction to Japanese management. The historical development of Japanese management techniques and changes in perspective are surveyed. Topics include managerial structures and processes, as well as differences from the American management model. Various managerial processes such as decision making and human resource management are reviewed. The Japanese use of total productive maintenance (TPM) is discussed.
MGST398P Hong Kong: Economic Impact (1 cr.)
An exploration of the relationship between the political, legal, and economic impact of Hong Kong and the Asian financial crisis on the rest of the Asian community and on Hong Kong itself.
MGST398Q Statistical Quality Control (1 cr.)
An introduction to the methodology and tools of statistical process control (SPC). Topics include the epistemological foundations of SPC found in the concepts of variation and operational definitions; the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle; parallels between the PDSA cycle and the covering law model of scientific explanation; and the construction and use of flow charts, histograms, Pareto charts, Ishikawa diagrams, and control charts for averages, range, and percentages. Emphasis is on how these tools relate to each other (the logic of SPC) and to a specific process.
MGST398R Issues in U.S. Health Care System (1 cr.)
An overview of the American health care system and an introduction to the problems and issues involved in resource development, management, service delivery, technology, and the regulatory environment affecting patient care. The goal is to better understand this evolving major industry and become more informed participants.
MGST486A Internship in Management Studies Through Co-op (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (program requirements are listed on p. 00). An opportunity to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience in management studies. At least 12 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a minimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session; four new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeated upon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectives related to management studies and that continues to advance application of academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn up to 15 semester hours in all internship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor's degree and up to 9 semester hours toward a second bachelor's degree. Co-op credits may not be used for general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic major and minor (combined).
MGST486B Internship in Management Studies Through Co-op (6 cr.)
Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (program requirements are listed on p. 00). An opportunity to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience in management studies. At least 20 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a total of 300 hours during the Co-op session; five to eight new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeated upon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectives related to management studies and that continues to advance application of academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn up to 15 semester hours in all internship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor's degree and up to 9 semester hours toward a second bachelor's degree. Co-op credits may not be used for general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic major and minor (combined).