University Bulletin
Undergraduate Degree Programs
MGMT 001S
Business Leadership (3) The aim of this course is to introduce fundamental concepts of business management and leadership.
Effective: Spring 2000
MGMT 100
Survey of Management (3) Introduction to organizational factors relevant to management processes, including leadership, motivation, job design, technology, organizational design and environments, systems, change. May not be used to satisfy Penn State Business baccalaureate degree requirements. Not available to students who have taken B A 304 or MGMT 301.
Effective: Fall 1989
MGMT 100W
Survey of Management (3) Introduction to organizational factors relevant to management processes, including leadership, motivation, job design, technology, organizational design and environments, systems, change. May not be used to satisfy Penn State Business baccalaureate degree requirements. Not available to students who have taken B A 304 or MGMT 301.
Effective: Summer 1993
MGMT 150
Supervisory Management (3) Preparation for supervisory positions in formal organizations. Emphasis placed on the motivational aspects of the supervisor's job.
Effective: Summer 1990
Prerequisite:
MGMT 100
MGMT 197
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in-depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2008
MGMT 199
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2007
MGMT 294
Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small group basis.
Effective: Spring 2008
MGMT 296
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1989
MGMT 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1989
MGMT 297F
Entrepreneural Mind-Set (3) This course exposes students to thinking like an entrepreneur, using real- life problems, from business and non-business perspectives.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
MGMT 299
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2007
MGMT 301
Basic Management Concepts (3) Study of fundamental principles and processes applicable to the understanding of management. May not be used to satisfy Smeal College baccalaureate degree requirements. Not available to students who have taken B A 304.
Effective: Spring 2001 Ending: Summer 2010
Prerequisite:
ENGL 015, MATH 021;ECON 002 orECON 004
MGMT 301
Basic Management Concepts (3) Study of fundamental principles and processes available to the understanding of managmenet. Not available to students who have taken B A 304.
Effective: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
Prerequisite:
ENGL 015 orENGL 030;ECON 002 orECON 004;MATH 021 or higher or satisfactory score on the mathematics FTCAP examination
MGMT 301H
Basic Management Concepts (3) Study of fundamental principles and processes applicable to the understanding of management. May not be used to satisfy Smeal College baccalaureate degree requirements. Not available to students who have taken B A 304.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
ENGL 015, MATH 021;ECON 002 orECON 004
MGMT 301W
Basic Management Concepts (3) Examination of fundamental principles and processes applicable to the study of managment. May not be used to satisfy Smeal College baccalaureate degree requirements. Not available to students who have taken B A 304.
Effective: Summer 2003 Ending: Summer 2010
Prerequisite:
ENGL 015;MATH 021;ECON 002 orECON 004
MGMT 301W
Basic Management Concepts (3) Examination of fundamental principles and processes applicable to the study of management. Not availabe to students who have taken B A 304.
Effective: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
Prerequisite:
ENGL 015 orENGL 030;ECON 002 orECON 004;MATH 021 or higher or satisfactory score on the mathematics FTCAP examination
MGMT 321
Leadership and Motivation (3) Applies organizational behavior theories, concepts, and skills to leading and motivating individuals and groups.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
B A 304, MGMT 301 or 3 credits of psychology sociology or cultural anthropology
MGMT 326
Organizational Behavior and Design (3) Concepts, theories, and methods of managing people and designing organizations.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
B A 304 orMGMT 301
MGMT 331
Management and Organization (3) Designing organizations to effectively manage new technologies, structures, and people in changing global contexts.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
B A 304, MGMT 100 orMGMT 301 ; or 3 credits of psychology sociology or cultural anthropology
MGMT 341
Human Resource Management (3) Introduction to the strategic planning and implementation of human resource management, including staffing, development, appraisal, and rewards.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
B A 304 orMGMT 301
MGMT 350
Problem Solving and Models for Management (3) A hands-on introduction to modeling and solving typical business problems using commonly used techniques and software tools.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
SCM 200 orSTAT 200 ; fifth-semester standing
MGMT 395
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
MGMT 397
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 2003
MGMT 398
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 2003
MGMT 399
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2007
MGMT 400
Organization Development (3) A study of organizational change and methodologies related with change and improvement. Examination of planned change on processes, strategies, people and culture in organizations.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301
MGMT 401
Contemporary Issues in Management (3) Advanced treatment of topics of current managerial significance. Issues examined will differ by instructor, section, and semester. Consult departmental office.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 321, MGMT 331 ; orMGMT 326
MGMT 402
Experiences in Organizational Relations (3) An experiential approach to study of behavior in organizations, applying concepts and theories of management to interpersonal situations.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301
MGMT 409
Project Management for Engineers (3) The course provides a real-time experience to students in engineering and engineering technology in project management with a focus on leadership behavior and decision making.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
7th semester standing
MGMT 410
Project Management (3) A problem-based, interdisciplinary course in project management skills and techniques needed to manage projects in a modern business environment.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301, SCM 310
MGMT 420
Conflict Management (3) An exploration of the sources of interpersonal conflict and strategies of resolution in the managerial context.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301
MGMT 420
Conflict Management (3) An exploration of the sources of interpersonal conflict and strategies of resolution in the managerial context.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Summer 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301 orB A 304
MGMT 420
Negotiation and Conflict Management (3) An exploration of the sources of interpersonal conflict and strategies of resolution in the managerial context.
Effective: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301 orB A 304
MGMT 424
Interpersonal Relationships in Organizations (3) Developing individual skills in interpersonal and group settings and experience-based and conceptual training in relating effectively to other people.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 321 orMGMT 326
MGMT 425
(IST 425, ENGR 425)
New Venture Creation (3) Via problem-based learning, teams define new business ventures to meet current market needs, develop business plans, and present to investors.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
ECON 002 orECON 004 orECON 014;CAS 100
MGMT 426
(ENGR 426, IST 426)
Invention Commercialization (3) Working with Penn State inventions selected by the Intellectual Property Office, student teams define an optimum commercialization path each technology.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
ECON 002 orECON 004 orECON 014;CAS 100
MGMT 427
Managing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Company (3) Exploration of the tensions and experiences of starting and growing a new company.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
ECON 002 orECON 004 orECON 014;CAS 100 ; 5th semester standing
MGMT 431
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (3) Entrepreneurship, new ventures, and management of small firms.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
ACCTG 211, MGMT 301, MKTG 301
MGMT 432
Small Business Field Study (3) Supervised field study with a small firm.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 431
MGMT 433
Leadership and Team Building (3) Team-based learning approach to developing conceptual knowledge, skills sets, and personal competencies needed for leading and managing organizations.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301
MGMT 440
Advanced Human Resource Management (3) In depth study of human resource management and personnel administration functions and processes.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 341
MGMT 441
HRM Professional Seminar (Part 1): Staffing and Development (3) This course focuses on the skills and methods managers need to manage staffing and development activities in organizations.
Effective: Summer 2001
Prerequisite:
MGMT 341
Concurrent:
MGMT 442
MGMT 443
HRM Professional Seminar (Part 2): Performance Management (3) This course focuses on skills and methods managers need to enhance the contribution of employees to organizational performance and effectiveness.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
MGMT 341
Concurrent:
MGMT 444
MGMT 445
(US)
Managing Differences in Organizations (3) This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills for dealing with demographic, functional, occupational and identity-based differences within and among organizations.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
B A 304 orMGMT 301;MGMT 341
MGMT 450
Labor Management Relations (3) Study of the key concepts and processes involved in current American labor/management relations.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301
MGMT 451W
Business, Ethics, and Society (3) Advanced examination of social, ethical, legal, economic, equity, environmental, public policy, and political influences on managerial decisions and strategies.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
B A 241 andB A 242 orB A 243
MGMT 453
Creativity and Innovation (3) Analysis of the process of innovation in organzations and of how creativity and other variables influence the process.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301
MGMT 461
(IL)
International Management (3) Examines issues of nations and cultures including motivation, communication, negotiation, leadership, ethics and social responsibility, and women in management.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
B A 304 orMGMT 301
MGMT 466
Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management (3) Examination of the social processes through which organizations continuously develop, acquire, interpret, and apply information and knowledge for performance enhancement and continuous improvement.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301
MGMT 471
Strategic Management (3) Issues that influence the competitive performance of the firm are identified and examined.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
MGMT 326, B A 411 or taken concurrently
MGMT 471W
Strategic Management and Business Policy (3) Study of strategic management and business policy formulation and implementation processes.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301, MKTG 301, FIN 301, SCM 301
MGMT 475W
Strategic Product Development (3) Study of an organization, industry, and evaluation of the introduction to a new product. Preparation of proposal for industry product.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite:
7th semester standing;MGMT 300;FIN 301;SCM 310;MKTG 301;M E 300 orMET 330;MCH T 213 orE MCH 213;EET 101 orE E 211
MGMT 476
Product Realization Capstone (3) Study of an organization, industry, and evaluation of the introduction of a new product. Preparation of proposal for industry product.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 475W ; 8th semester standing
MGMT 483
Compliance and Fairness in Organizations (3) Compliance with employment laws with respect to managing human resources and fair treatment in employer-employee relationships.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
MGMT 341
MGMT 489
Seminar in Management (3) A capstone course in management for students of high academic achievement. Emphasis on in-depth research of current interest.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
MGMT 301 and at least senior status
MGMT 494
Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Summer 2003
MGMT 494H
Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Fall 2007
MGMT 495
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
MGMT 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1989
MGMT 496A
Purchasing's Role in Interdisciplinary SCM (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MGMT 496B
Purchasing's Role in Interdisciplinary SCM Research (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MGMT 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1989
MGMT 497C
(US)
Negotiation Strategies (3) This course is designed to improve skills in all phases of negotiation through simulated negotiations in a variety of contexts.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MGMT 497F
Managing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Company (3) Provide students with knowledge and experience to increase the likelihood of success whether as a principal in a small company or an investor representative. The course is constructed around the principles of Problem- Based Learning and centers on a real case.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
MGMT 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 2003
MGMT 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2007
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