Department of Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
Dr. George Nakos, Chair
Overview
Management curriculum emphasizes the integrative nature of the management discipline in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling contemporary profit and non-profit organizations. Course offerings include general management, leadership, human resources, management science, and strategic management to provide the student with modern analytic concepts, tools, and techniques that can be used as aids to managerial decision-making. The impacts of the international environment, social responsibilities of managers, and career opportunities for management graduates receive special attention across the broad range of management courses. Various teaching methods are used in an effort to bring reality to classroom considerations of relevant business problems.
Marketing is the dynamic life-blood of every organization. Our marketing curriculum involves a comprehensive study of the basic concepts, techniques, and tools for developing marketing strategies and marketing programs. Students are prepared to help organizations decide which consumer groups to serve and which product and services to produce, and to set appropriate levels of promotional, pricing, and distribution efforts in generating sales. Marketing graduates are typically employed as brand managers, market research analysts, sales representatives, media planners, and in a wide variety of other fast-growing careers.
Supply Chain Management is the management of the flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. It involves the movement and storage of raw materials, of work-in-progress inventory, and of finished goods. A variety of companies and government agencies are all looking for the qualified graduate in supply chain management. Atlanta is one of the centers for logistics and supply chain in the US and student have an opportunity to study and work with leading firms in the logistics and supply chain management industry. In addition, a supply chain graduate may work in any organization to facilitate its supply chain functions.
Management (MGMT)
Designed to introduce basic principles and concepts of management that are applicable to a variety of organizations. Topics include a history of the study of management, underlying ideas of
This course includes the history of the development of operations management and total quality management (TQM). Selected topics of both operations and TQM such as work simplification, team building, statistical process control, Deming's 14 points for managing productivity, work measurement, and others are included in this course. Admission to the School of Business required.
A study of the communication process within organizations including interactive communications and related external communications. The course contains significant components of writing and speaking by students and requires lab activity related to career planning. The official writing assessment for BBA students is administered in this course.
This course will explore the concept of negotiation in both the national and international environments. Attention will be paid to topics such as strategies and tactics, non- verbal communication, and ethical and cultural aspects. Other forms of dispute resolution used in business, such as mediation and arbitration will also be addressed, and the design of conflict management programs will be examined.
The principles and practices of personnel management, including the responsibilities of personnel departments such as recruiting, placing, training and evaluating personnel, and meeting legal requirements.
Study of the behavioral aspects related to the management of individuals and groups within an organization.
A study of the theories of leadership including the effect of leadership styles on organizational structure, change, and effectiveness. Admission to the School of Business required.
Prerequisites: MGMT 3101
Restrictions: Accounting, General Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management
This course is a survey of women in leadership from an historical and strategic perspective. Focus is on identification of useful theories and the application of appropriate strategies to promote the development of women in the business world.
The operation of a small business enterprise; the essentials of entrepreneurship, comprehensive business planning including market research and analysis, selecting and leading employees, and financial analysis.
An introduction to the emerging field of social innovation and social entrepreneurship, whose aim is to achieve a “double bottom line” with meaningful social returns, as well as sustainable or competitive financial returns --through their products, services and other business practices. The course will also encourage students to think critically, and address some of the world’s most pressing societal issues and problems using innovative and entrepreneurial solutions.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to methods and strategies for improving individual and group creativity and for managing planned change in organizations. They will identify the impediments and contributors of effective planned change and study techniques for implementing change. Students will also apply and utilize a variety of techniques to improve their individual and group creativity, as well as understand the factors that encourage and inhibit creative behavior.
Survey course introducing students to the considerations involved in the international flow of people, information, funds and goods and services for commercial purposes. The course focuses on business strategies facing organizations engaged in business in other countries.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3420 (may be taken concurrently)
A course designed to acquaint both employees and employers with legal issues that arise in the scope of employment. Selected issues may include drug testing, right to work, contract negotiations, grievance procedures, arbitration, and sexual harassment.
A case-based course that provides an in-depth examination of comprehensive business problems in organizations.
Prerequisites: FINA 3101 and MKTG 3101 and MGMT 3101 and BUSA 3700 and BUSA 3101 and MGMT 3120 and MGMT 3102 (may be taken concurrently) and MKTG 3420 (may be taken concurrently)
Restrictions: Accounting, General Business, Management, Marketing
A capstone course to integrate the knowledge and skills gained in a student's program of study. It is an opportunity for a student to formulate an overall business policy and strategy. To be taken during last two semesters before graduation; last semester is strongly perferred.
A detailed examination of selected topics in management.
Prerequisites: MGMT 3101 or MGMT 301
Restrictions: Accounting, General Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management
Individually designed learning program involving managerial field experience in private or public sector. Program of study and student supervision must be approved by the Dean of Business or designee and Director of Experiential Learning.
Individually designed learning program involving managerial field experience in private or public sector. Program of study and student supervision must be approved by the Dean of Business or designee and Director of Experiential Learning.
Individually designed learning program involving managerial field experience in private or public sector. Program of study and student supervision must be approved by the Dean of Business or designee and Director of Experiential Learning.