MGT 300 Organizational Management and Leadership. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Analyzes strategic, behavioral, and human resource management perspectives, including principles of strategic management and leadership of human resources. Fee. Prerequisites: a course in psychology (social and behavioral) and a course in sociology. Pre- or corequisite: SCM 300.
MGT 310 Collaborative Team Skills. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Development of skills in managing and working in collaborative environments. Theories and applications in small group dynamics and team facilitation. Interactive, learner-centered. Prerequisite: professional program business student majoring in Management. Prerequisite for nonmajors: instructor approval. Pre- or corequisites: MGT 320; SCM 300 (recommended as corequisites).
MGT 320 Managing People in Organizations. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Management processes, fundamentals of business-level strategy, individual difference issues, motivation and leadership of people in organizations. Lecture, discussion, interactive, learner-centered. Prerequisite: professional program business student majoring in Management. Prerequisite for nonmajors: instructor approval. Pre- or corequisites: MGT 310; SCM 300 (recommended as corequisites).
MGT 380 Management and Strategy for Nonmajors. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Introduces the functions and applications of management in organizations, including controlling, decision making, leadership, motivation, planning, and social responsibility. Not open to business majors. Prerequisites: 2.00 ASU GPA; junior standing.
MGT 394 Special Topics. (3)
selected semesters
MGT 410 Responsible Leadership. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Values, core beliefs, legal and ethical mandates and cultural norms as they apply to the conduct of organizations; application through a Service Learning project. Interactive, learner-centered. Prerequisites: MGT 310, 320.
MGT 420 Performance Management. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Development of skills and knowledge to lead associates effectively: hiring, developing, evaluating, retaining, and rewarding employees. Preparation for leadership roles. Lecture, discussion, interactive, learner-centered. Prerequisites: MGT 310, 320.
MGT 433 Management Decision Analysis. (3)
selected semesters
Decision-making concepts and methods in the private and public sectors and their application to organizational problems. Understanding of individual and group decision making. Prerequisites: only MGT 300 or both MGT 310 and 320.
MGT 440 Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (3)
fall and spring
Opportunities, risks, and problems associated with small business development and operation.
MGT 445 Business Plan Development. (3)
fall and spring
Develops a complete strategic business plan emphasizing the planning process undertaken by successful small business owners and entrepreneurs. Lecture, discussion, experiential exercise. Prerequisite: MGT 440.
MGT 459 International Management. (3)
fall and spring
Concepts and practices of multinational and foreign firms. Objectives, strategies, policies, and organizational structures for operating in various environments. Credit is allowed for only MGT 459 or IBS 494 ST: International Management or ST: Multinational Management. Prerequisite: IBS 300.
MGT 460 Strategic Leadership. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Systems theory of organizations, strategy formulation and administration in organizations, creating organizational cohesiveness, and leading change within organizations. Lecture, cases, exercises. Prerequisites: MGT 410, 420; completion of 100 hours including all business administration core requirements. Pre- or corequisite: OPM 450 (recommended as corequisite).
MGT 484 Management Internship. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Internships are strongly recommended to improve employment potential. The Department of Management internship coordinator must approve all internships to receive credit.
MGT 494 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
selected semesters
Current topics in management, primarily designed for business majors. See the Schedule of Classes for current offerings. Topics may include the following:
| • | Applied International Management. (3) |
| • | Cultural Factors in International Business. (3) Prerequisite: IBS 300 (or 494) or MGT 300 (or 459). |
| • | Dealership Management. (3) |
MGT 499 Individualized Instruction. (1 – 3)
selected semesters
MGT 502 Organization Theory and Behavior. (3)
once a year
Important concepts and applications in management, including communication, decision making, group dynamics, leadership, motivation, organization change, and organization design. Prerequisites: computer literacy; graduate degree program student.
MGT 522 Human Resource Activity and the Management of Diversity. (3)
once a year
Applies general and human resource management principles to work effectively with a diverse spectrum of people. Discussion, exercises. Prerequisite: M.B.A. degree program student.
MGT 523 Managing People for Service Advantage. (3).
once a year
Covers HRM practices that are conducive to building and maintaining internal customer equity and maximizing external customer service. Discussion, lecture, class exercises, cases. Prerequisite: M.B.A. degree program student.
MGT 559 International Management. (2 – 3)
once a year
Studies international and cross-cultural influences on management processes and development of global leadership capabilities for experienced management professionals. Discussion, company analyses, case analyses, lecture, guest speakers. Prerequisite: M.B.A. degree program student.
MGT 561 Advanced Integrated Project. (2 – 3)
once a year
Capstone project of the high-technology ASU M.B.A. Student teams develop business plans for new technology-based products. Online project. Prerequisite: M.B.A. degree program student.
MGT 570 Management Consulting. (3)
once a year
Develops understanding of how internal and external consultants add value. Prerequisites: ability to use common business software, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with spreadsheets.
MGT 589 Strategic Management. (3 – 4)
spring
Formulation of strategy and policy in the organization, emphasizing the integration of decisions in the functional areas. Prerequisite: M.B.A. degree program student.
MGT 591 Seminar. (1 – 12)
selected semesters
Topics may include the following:
| • | Business Plan Competition. (3) |
| • | Entrepreneurship. (3) |
| • | Human Resource Management and Service Delivery. (3) |
| • | Human Resources and High-Technology Management. (3) |
| • | Organizational Change and Business Process Consulting. (3) |
MGT 593 Applied Projects. (3)
once a year
Cross-functional teams initiate (possibly implement) organizational change within a local firm. Lecture, discussion, experiential learning. Pre- or corequisite: all core courses in the M.B.A. program.
MGT 598 Special Topics. (3)
selected semesters
Graduate special topics chosen from human resources, strategic management, and international management, including special topics in international management in Asia or Europe. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
MGT 791 Seminar: Doctoral Seminar in Management. (1 – 12)
once a year
Short module seminars. Topics may include the following:
| • | Causal Modeling. (1) |
| • | Change and Coping. (1) |
| • | Cognition: Micro and Macro Perspectives. (1) |
| • | Dysfunction in Workplace. (1) |
| • | Economic Theories of the Firm. (1) |
| • | Levels of Analysis. (1) |
| • | Motivation and Attitudes. (1) |
| • | Organizational Identity and Identification. (1) |
| • | Organizational Learning and Organizational Identity. (1) |
| • | Organizational Performance and Reward Systems. (1) |
| • | Organizational Strategy and Culture. (1) |
| • | Organizational Structure, Technology, and Information Systems. (1) |
| • | Organizational Withdrawal. (1) |
| • | Performance Appraisal. (1) |
| • | Power and Organizational Change. (1) |
| • | Selection. (1) |
| • | Strategy Overview. (1) |
| • | Teams, Groups, and Leadership. (1) |
| • | The Craft of Research. (1) |
Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of additional courses offered but not specifically listed, see “Omnibus Courses.”