2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

MGT 414 Small Enterprise Management 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: MGT 240, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The nature of management in the small business environment including the exploration of the strengths and weaknesses of small businesses. Students study the components of a small business plan. The accounting, finance, management and marketing aspects of small business management are analyzed. Each student develops and presents a plan for operating a small business.

MGT 412 Compensation Design and Administration 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: MGT 343, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of the administration and design of the wage and salary function of organizations, including the determinants of wages, job evaluation, compensation plans, employee evaluation and the administration of fringe benefits.

MGT 360 Controversial Issues in Marketing and Management 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: MKT 230, MGT 240, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Businesses and non-profit organizations are confronted with a variety of controversial issues (involving ethical and social responsibility issues), making both strategic and day-to-day decision-making difficult. The course examines contemporary and emerging critical issues facing businesses and non-profit organizations, focusing on recent developments and a review of some “best practices” of organizations who have taken leadership roles. Cross-cultural differences in analyzing ethical and social responsibility issues will also be explored. Notes: Cross listed with MKT 360.

MGT 355 Methods of Training 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course provides an application of theories of learning and instructional development to the education and training of employees in office systems. Emphasis is on instructional design and the implementation, evaluation and management of training in an organizational environment.

MGT 344 Managerial Communication 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Business.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focus on developing cognitive and behavioral skills central to becoming a competent communicator in organizational settings. The role of communication in upholding such social values as mutual understanding, cooperation, and respect for diversity within the organizational community will be examined. The course is based on developing knowledge, sensitivity, skills, and ethical competencies.

MGT 343 Human Resource Management 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: MGT 240, junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The principles and practices of productive employee relations with emphasis upon the selection, development and motivation of employees.

MGT 325 Operations Management 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: MA 109 and CIS 222.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Survey of problems that production-operations managers face and the quantitative tools that are helpful in solving these problems. Spreadsheets and other software will be used to solve certain types of problems.

MGT 295 Special Topics in Management 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Topic dependant on individual instructor and student needs. Notes: May be repeated if topic differs.

MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of managerial processes with emphasis upon human behavior in organizations and how organizational structures affect human behavior. Concepts from the psychological, sociological, organizational and other relevant literature will be applied to decision making and its ethical implications in the international context of organizations.

MGT 221 Legal Environment of Business 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Overview of the areas of law affecting business operations. Students are introduced to basic legal rights and social forces affecting business.