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Management (MGT)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
MGT 103: Introduction to Small Business Management
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Develops an understanding of the small business enterprise with emphasis on how such businesses are started and managed successfully, including planning, finance, marketing, administrative control, and other type of activities.
MGT 201: Principles of Management
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none; Recommended: BUS 101, MGT 103
Studies fundamentals and principles of management; administrative policies, objectives and procedures, and problems of organization control and leadership. MGT 201 is accepted in lieu of MGRS 301 (UNR) or MGT 401 (UNLV) upon validation of content and knowledge by approved College of Business examination, or satisfactory performance ("C" or better) in MGRS 352 (UNR) or MGT 452 (UNLV) during the first year of eligibility to enroll in the appropriate upper division business course at the University of Nevada, Reno or the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
MGT 212: Leadership & Human Relations
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none; Recommended: MGT 201
Schools students on understanding and managing human behavior in organizations. Central to the course is developing a better understanding of one's self as a leader and exploring some of the more effective ways of leading others.
MGT 235: Organizational Behavior
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: MGT 201, MGT 212
Studies concepts, theories and case studies concerning the behavior of people in modern business organizations. Analyzes the internal organization structure, and managerial roles and functions, in the business and other goal-oriented institutions. Studies theory and design of organizational structure, impact of work flow, leadership styles, and control systems on human behavior.
MGT 247: Industrial Management
Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: MGT 201, MGT 212
Studies the operation of a manufacturing enterprise, concentrating on the economies of production. Introduces a grounding on analytical method early so that the broad problem areas of system design, operation, and control can be based on the analytical method. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
MGT 275: Total Quality Management
Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none; Recommended: MGT 201, MGT 212
Covers the concepts of quality planning, quality control and quality improvement.
MGT 283: Introduction to Human Resources Management
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none; Recommended: MGT 201
Develops an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of personnel at the mid-management level.
MGT 323: Organizational Behavior and Interpersonal Behavior
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: admission to the BTECH program or consent of advisor
Examines behavioral influences which affect productivity, organizational effectiveness, and efficiency including: perception, motivation, decision making, communication, leadership, organizational design, group behavior and coping with stress.
MGT 367: Human Resource Management
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: MGT 323 and admission to the BTech program or consent of advisor
Considers theoretical concepts and practical approaches relevant to management systems and processes; recruitment, training, appraisal, compensation and labor relations. Emphasis on legal constraints and international management.
MGT 462: Changing Environments
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: admission to the BTech program or consent of advisor
Focuses on managing ethically in the changing cultural, economic, political, technological and global environments of business.
MGT 469: Managing Cultural Diversity
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: admission to the BTech program or consent of advisor
Provides an understanding of cultural diversity by studying the U.S. workforce. Emphasizes cultural differences in the workplace, valuing diversity, managing diversity in the workplace, and giving competitive advantages.