160 Business Administration: Human Resource Management Emphasis BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OB B.A.) Refer to the preceding prerequisite, minor; grade, credit hour, advisement, admission and general education requirements listed under the Management Emphasis. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Human Resource Management Emphasis John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements (Seepages 145-146) Liberal Support Curriculum Business Foundations Business Cross-Functional Core Business Functional Core 13 or 14 13 19 15 Major Courses Required IS&T 3110 Mgmt 3200 Mgmt 3300 Mgmt 3350 Mgmt 4300 Mgmt 4310 Mgmt 4400 Major Electives (9 credit BusAdm 3500 BusAdm 3600 BusAdm 4210 BusAdm 4500 Econ 3400 LOM 3500 LOM 4100 Mgmt 4350 Mgmt 4650 Mgmt 4865 or BusAdm 4680 (21 credit hours) Info Technology for Business Managerial Communication Human Resource Management Employment and Labor Law Influence and Group Effectiveness Compensation and Benefits Advanced Organizational Behavior hours) Introduction to Business Research [World Region] Business & Society Survey of Business Law Entrepreneurship Labor Economics Computer Models/Applications Quality Management Training Negotiations Human Resource Mgmt Internship Senior Consulting Project MANAGEMENT COURSES - MGMT 3010. Organizational Behavior and Management (3) Su, F, S Focus of the course is on individual and group behavior in an organizational setting and on decision processes. Examples of topics included are motivation, group behavior, organizational design and development, organizational culture, and decision making theory. 3200. Managerial Communications (3) F, S Study of corporate communication methods to improve communication in organizations. Written and oral reports tailored to achieve strategic goals contingent upon business situations. Prerequisite: Engl EN1010, Engl EN2010. 3300. Human Resource Management (3) F, S Study of principles and methods in managing specific aspects of human resources, either as an operating manager or as a human resource specialist. Topics include: legal constraints in managing human resources, strategic planning of human resources, recruitment, selection, orientation, performance evaluation, employee/ labor relations and communication programs, safety and health, and work scheduling. The computer will be used for analysis in certain areas studied. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Mgmt 3010. 3350. Employment and Labor Law (3) S This course will focus on legal and ethical issues most closely associated with Human Resource Management. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ADEA, and ADA form the heart of this course. Other topics include FLSA, OSHA, ERISA, sexual harassment, drug testing and privacy. Labor law issues include preventing unionization, and dealing effectively with a union. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Mgmt 3300. 3400. International Business (3) F, S An exploration of the role of multi-national corporations in worldwide economic development and an analysis of the management processes of such corporations. Prerequisites: Business Foundations. 3550. The Cultural Environment of International Business (3) S This course considers issues in communication, negotiation and culture in international business relations. Topics include the role of language and nonverbal communication, contrasting cultural values and using sources of information on the culture of international business. Prerequisites: Business Foundations. 4300. Influence and Group Effectiveness (3) F, S This course is about getting things done through the use of influence. The course emphasizes influencing others and influencing a situation. Power and other forms of influence are studied in- depth. Topics also include an examination of group behavior in work setting and the management of work groups. All stages of group development are studied from the forming stage of a group to its development as a high performance, self managed team. Prerequisites: Mgmt 3010. 4310. Compensation and Benefits (3) S This course is intended to provide the student with a basic working knowledge of compensation and benefits as an important part of the broader Human Resources field. The topics to be covered include: benefits management, job analysis, job evaluation, performance appraisal and recognition, and different approaches to employee compensation. The course is also designed to assist the student in their preparation for professional certification examinations in related areas. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Mgmt 3300. 4350. Training (3) F This course is designed to provide prospective human resource managers with an understanding of the applicable theory and with the "tools" required to effectively manage the training function within an organization. Prerequisites: Business Foundations, Mgmt 3300. 4400. Advanced Organizational Behavior (3) F, S An in-depth study of leadership and organizational behavior. Focus is on the structural and behavioral variables that are most significant for organizational effectiveness. Both theory and application are emphasized. Prerequisites: Mgmt 3010. 4650. Negotiations (3) S This course provides an opportunity for management students to obtain an understanding of negotiation concepts and to develop management negotiation skills. Because the objective is skill building, the course emphasizes hands-on experience through negotiation simulations. These role playing exercises are designed to simulate the situations and issues commonly faced in management/organizational settings (e.g., labor negotiations, contract provisions, vendor arrangements). Prerequisites: Business Foundations, Mgmt 3300. 161 WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 4800. Independent Research (1-3) Su, F, S Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. 4860. Management Internship (3) F, S A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through the Management program courses. Students receiving credit in this course cannot also receive credit in Mgmt 4865. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. 4865. Human Resource Internship (3) F, S A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through the Human Resource or Management program. Students receiving credit in this course cannot receive credit for Mgmt 4860. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. business Administration Marketing Emphasis I his is the only business marketing program on WSU's campus. Students concentrating in marketing specialize in course work that deals with business activities involved in getting the right goods and services to the right customers at the right time, the right place, and in the right way. Courses provide students with vital marketing concepts and experience in applying them. These courses prepare students to assume responsible positions in industry. Those desiring careers in marketing research or higher levels of corporate management are well prepared to enter graduate programs of their choice. Business Administration: marketing emphasis BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisites: All Business and Economics courses with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of Acctng 2010, Econ SS2010, Econ SS2020, IS&T 1000, and Quant 2600 (unless noted on page 145). These prerequisites are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: The minimum overall GPA for graduation is 2.5; additionally, students must earn a 2.5 GPA in business and economics courses. Finally, a course of "C-" or higher is required for all business and economics prerequisite and program requirements. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — 60-61 of these are School requirements, 30 are required within the major, and the balance should be taken outside of the major. The required 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) are included in the School and major requirements. Academic Advisement Advisement is required. See the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Advisor in WB 211 (801-626-6065) and/or contact the Business Administration Department in WB 2l6 (801-626-6075). Contact the School advisor for information on transfer credits, business foundations courses, and admission applications. Advising in major selection, major requirements, and admission applications is provided by the Business Administration Department. Contact either office for advising issues. Admission Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Completion of Business Foundations courses with grades of "C-" or higher is required for admission and access by majors to upper division Business and Economics courses. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Marketing Emphasis also will satisfy general education requirements: Engl EN1010, Engl EN2010 (English Composition); Math QL1050 (Quantitative Literacy); Econ SS2010 and Econ SS2020 (Social Science); and Botany LS1403 (Life Science). Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements (See pages 145-146) Liberal Support Curriculum 13 or 14 Business Foundations 13 Business Cross-Functional Core 19 Business Functional Core 15 Major Courses Required (21 credit hours) IS&T 3110 Mgmt 3200 Mktg 3100 Mktg 3200 BusAdm 3500 Mktg 3450 Mktg 4400 Elective Courses (9 BusAdm 3600 BusAdm 4210 BusAdm 4500 Fin 3400 LOM 3720 LOM 4100 LOM 4410 LOM 4730 Mktg 3500 Mktg 3600 Mktg 4200 Mktg 4860 or BusAdm 4680 Comm 3850 Info Technology for Business 3 Managerial Communication 3 Consumer Behavior 3 Selling and Sales Management 3 Introduction to Business Research 3 Promotion Management 3 Marketing Strategy 3 credit hours) [World Region] Business and Society 3 Survey of Business Law 3 Entrepreneurship 3 Real Estate Principles and Practices 3 Transportation Systems & Mgmt 3 Quality Management 3 Materials &Inventory Management 3 Purchasing Management 3 Retail Management 3 International Marketing 3 Internet Marketing 3 Marketing Internship 3 Senior Consulting Project 3 Advertising 3 MARKETING COURSES - MKTG 3010. Marketing Concepts and Practices (3) 5m, F, S This course includes planning, implementation, and control of the marketing process; consumer behavior; marketing research; segmentation and target marketing; and consideration of price, place, and promotion. 3100. Consumer Behavior (3) F The application of psychological, sociological, and anthropological findings to the purchase and consumption of goods and services by ultimate and industrial consumers. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: Prerequisite: Mktg 3010. 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