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  • MGT 321: Organization Theory and Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    Study of the theoretical foundations of organization and management. The system of roles and functional relationships. Practical application of the theory through case analysis. Prerequisite:    MAT 200
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  • MGT 341: Production and Operations Management

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    Operations management is one of the three primary functions of any organization, along with marketing and finance. It is responsible for the production of goods and services. All operations decisions are made within the context of all other business functions and the organization's external environment. This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of production and operations management; to provide a multifunctional perspective on operations decision-making; and to explore the strategic role of the operations function in the survival and success of organizations. Although this course is primarily quantitative in nature, qualitative aspects across various business functions will also be discussed. Prerequisite:    MGT 200, (ECO 251 or MAT 121 or MAT 125)
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  • MGT 411: Communicating Business Insights and Ethics in Big Data

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course tackles two critical issues in the business analytics field. The first one deals with how to present information derived from data analysis effectively to distinct stakeholders in either a written or oral way. This skill, i.e., clearly translating analytical results to valuable business insights with visual aids, is highly sought after in the business world now. Specifically, students will learn how to generate visual displays through a chosen computer software, how to engage audiences with storytelling techniques, and how to apply basic design principles to generate reports for specific audiences. The second issue concerns an increasingly rising interest in how business can leverage insights from business analytics in an ethical way. We will discuss ethical issues rising from business operations of data collection, data management, and data presentation. This section will equip students with a stronger ethical mindset in this increasingly data-driven business world.
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  • MGT 431: Human Resource Management

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    Study of the effective management of an organization's human resources. Topics include recruitment, selection, compensation, performance appraisal, labor relations, and enforcement of equal employment opportunity laws. Prerequisite:    MAT 200
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  • MGT 432: Staffing & Development

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course examines all aspects of talent acquisition and management in organizations, including workforce planning, staffing, training, career development and performance management. The importance of building an ethical culture that enhances employee engagement and organizational effectiveness is emphasized. Prerequisite:    (MGT 321 or MGT 431)
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  • MGT 433: Compensation Management

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course examines the development and implementation of compensation systems in organizations. Topics covered include compensation philosophies; economic and social factors affecting compensations plans; pay surveys; pay equity; and specific types of financial and non-financial compensation and benefits. Prerequisite:    (MGT 321 or MGT 431)
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  • MGT 434: Human Resource Consulting

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course offers applied experience through client-based or historic human resources management consulting projects. These projects will require an in-depth investigation of human resource issues in various industries, as well as an oral presentation and written professional report. Students will be assigned to teams to work on various human resources projects and present recommendations to interested parties, such as faculty, other students, and executives. Prerequisite:    (MGT 321 or MGT 431)
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  • MGT 435: Negotiation

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    Negotiation is an important life-long skill in a variety of business relationships. Every day managers negotiate with coworkers, suppliers, distributors, customers, the government, etc. Determining the salaries and compensation, who will do what assignment, the terms of a contract -- all of these are negotiations. Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements and resolving disputes between two or more interdependent parties. As a manager, you not only need analytical skills to discover optimal solutions to problems (the science), but also good negotiation skills to get these solutions accepted and implemented (the art). The purpose of this course is to help students develop expertise in managing negotiations that occur in a variety of business settings, specifically focusing on the area of human resources. The learning method is experiential (i.e., a learn-by-doing approach). Students will prepare for and engage in a variety of negotiations exercises (individually, and as a team). Prerequisite:    (MGT 321 or MGT 431)
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  • MGT 451: Systems Management

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    Application of systems theory and principles to the operation of contemporary organizations with emphasis on nonquantitative methods of analysis. Prerequisite:    MGT 321
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  • MGT 471: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed to introduce students to the entrepreneurship process and the mindset of the entrepreneur. The course content addresses opportunities and challenges in the entrepreneurship process with a special emphasis on idea generation and opportunity recognition. It is a foundation course which provides an introduction to topics that students will apply in advanced entrepreneurship courses.
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