Management Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are listed numerically. Prerequisites, if any, are indicated in italics above the course descriptions. These prerequisites have been established to assure an adequate and uniform background for students in advanced classes. Franklin University reserves the right to alter course offerings or course content without notice. Not all courses are offered every trimester.

MGMT 300
Human Resources Management (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Business Principles (BSAD 110). Not open to students with credit for Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management (HRM 322) or HRM 300.
An introduction to the human resources function and related elements and activities. The course outlines the roles and functions of members of the human resources department. The student will learn the process of evolution in human resources management as we know it today. Emphasis is placed on the modern day importance of HRM and the new “corporate view” of the function. Additionally, the student will be exposed to the organizational view of HRM from the perception of both management and subordinate employees. The importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs will be discussed. The student will be exposed to practical situations and problem solving regarding areas of employee counseling, discipline and termination. Equal Employment Opportunity will be discussed in order for the student to understand its need, importance and the legal issues surrounding it.

MGMT 310
Process Management Applications (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Spreadsheets (COMP 106) and Statistical Concepts (MATH 215). Not open to students with credit for Process Fundamentals or Process Management Applications (PCMT 310) or Production Management.
This course introduces students to the concept of a business as an integrated set of business processes and associated systems designed to deliver value to customers. Students will learn the terminology, concepts, and theories that provide an understanding of how to align processes with business strategy and operational objectives, design the physical aspects of processes to satisfy customer requirements, ensure the process is executed as intended, measure and monitor the execution of the process and react to less than desired results, and implement accepted practices for consistent and sustained efforts. Students will examine various techniques that will assist in achieving optimal business results. Topics include enterprise models, value chain network, strategic capacity planning, break-even analysis, production- and service-oriented process analysis, tracking and forecasting methods, strategic sourcing analysis, process flow measures, six sigma, lean synchronization, and constraint management.

MGMT 320
Decision Making and Problem Solving (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Statistical Concepts (MATH 215) and Management Theory and Practices (BSAD 312). Not open to students with credit for BSAD 320.
This course develops decision-making and problem solving skills by applying various tools and techniques to both qualitative and quantitative case studies covering current issues in domestic and global organizational settings. Fundamentals of conflict management will be applied to create effective, efficient outcomes by defining and analyzing the types of conflict, its causes and effects, and how to diffuse and manage confrontational situations.

MGMT 325
Organizational Behavior (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Business Principles (BSAD 110) or Management Theory and Practices (BSAD 312). Not open to students with credit for Leadership: Behavioral Approach (OLM 325) or to students with credit for BSAD 325.
This course analyzes behavioral processes and their implications for organizational culture and the management of performance. Emphasis will be on the creation of high performance work systems through the development of effective teams. Topics will include: values, perception, attitudes, learning, motivation, conflict, power and influence, group dynamics and leadership.

MGMT 352
Management and Leadership: A Continuum (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Management Theory and Practices (BSAD 312). Not open to students with credit for OLM 352 or OLM 425.
This course explores the concept of management and leadership through experiencing uncertainty by shifting the focus to possible futures. Several tools and processes are introduced to assist with this exploration of self and uncertainty.

MGMT 410
Management Internship (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 Major Area required credits.
This course provides students with an opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised professional training and experience in an actual work environment. This Internship is an ongoing seminar between the student, the faculty member and the employment supervisor. It involves a Learning Contract, periodic meetings with the faculty representative, professional experience at a level equivalent to other senior-level courses, and submission of materials as established in the Learning Contract. Participation cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.

MGMT 435 (formerly MGMT 390)
Evolution of Management (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Management Theory & Practices (BSAD 312). Not open to students with credit for MGMT 390.
This course covers the development of management concepts, major contributors, events and theories that are the foundation of modern management practices.

MGMT 476
Global Business Issues (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Management Theory and Practices (BSAD 312) and Global Issues (HUMN 305). Not open to students with credit for BSAD 476.
This course focuses on global economic integration and emerging market economies and the effects these trends have on both service and manufacturing industries in the short- and long-term. Other global business issues will include: the European Union (EU), North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA), and the World Trade Organization (WTO); environmental considerations in business operations; the influences of the political and legal environment on markets; the strategies for business entry into a global market; and the development of leadership talent in a global setting.

MGMT 480
Special Topics in Management (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published in the trimester Course Schedule.
A variable content classroom course in Management in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest that are not part of the regular curriculum. A specific course description will be published in the Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.

MGMT 495
Management Capstone (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, completion of Business Core, and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, all other major courses.
This course is designed to provide a capstone experience for the Management major. The purpose of the course is to integrate all prior learning in management, related coursework and workplace experiences by completing a comprehensive capstone project. This project will combine human resources, budget planning, process applications, marketing, financial and strategic analysis with information technology and conflict management.

MGMT 499
Independent Studies in Management (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See the “Independent Studies” section of the Academic Bulletin for more details.)