Schedule of Classes

Survey of issues and methods related to designing, implementing, and controlling the production and delivery of goods and services. Topics include waiting line management, forecasting, project management, JIT and lean operations, supply chain management, Six Sigma quality management, and strategic importance of operations management.

A survey course considering the strategic management of firm's human capital in the context of the human resource management function. Covers the legal, strategic, and regulatory facets of human resource management along with the topics of staffing, training, compensation management, and labor relations. Experiential exercises, case studies, and class presentations will be used to illustrate the effective and efficient management of a firm's human capital through human resource management.

Theory and practice of organizational leadership skills. Exposure to major leadership theories and advanced interpersonal techniques. Strengths-based leadership, networking, negotiation, decision-making, organizational direction setting, and communicating with influence and authority. Applied projects and in-class experiences.

Descriptive and prescriptive approaches; formal and informal methods. Emphasis on subjective judgments and choices.

Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic and prerequisite stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of six hours credit.

Topics of special interest, which may vary each time the course is offered. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes.