1168 169 LOM 3500. Computer Models/Applications (3) F, S This course concentrates on the use of computer software to aid in the solution and interpretation of operations management and logistics models. Emphasis is placed on problem identification, problem setup, computer solution, and interpretations of solution results. A significant portion of the course deals with sensitivity analysis which involves using different scenarios of inputs to see how sensitive the model solution is to variation. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Quant SI2610; LOM 3050. LOM 4050. Contemporary Logistics/ Operations Management Practices (3) 5 This course incorporates readings, site visits, and case analysis to convey state-of-the-art and emerging operations management and logistics practices. Development of leading-edge strategies which promote a firm's ability to differentiate itself in terms of its operations and logistics performance is emphasized. Field trips required. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; LOM 3050. LOM 4100. Quality Management and Productivity (3) F, S A survey of quality management principles and practices whereby manufacturing and service organizations achieve customer satisfaction and competitive advantage. Emphasis is on internal/ external customers, employee involvement, service quality, quality planning and design, process management and improvement, problem-solving tools, variation and statistical thinking, statistical process control, and quality management systems. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Quant SI2610; LOM 3050; or Instructor Permission. LOM 4410. Materials and Inventory Management (3) F This course emphasizes materials requirements planning and the logistics processes which support production. Topics include MRP, MRPII, JIT, and classical inventory models. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Quant SI2610, LOM 3050. LOM 4600. Simulation (3) F, S This course explores simulation modeling beginning with the basics of simulating a discrete distribution to construction of simulation models using spreadsheets to the use of complex production and logistical simulation models. Emphasis is placed on problem recognition, problem set-up, simulation model construction, and application and interpretation results. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; LOM 3050. LOM 4730. Purchasing Management (3) F Policies and methods in industrial purchasing including supplier capability analysis, source selection, competitive bidding, cost analysis and negotiation, contract types, and supplier management. Special emphasis is given to purchasing operations in an MRP or JIT environment and to developing long-term strategic alliances with quality suppliers. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; LOM 3050; or Instmctor Permission. LOM 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. LOM 4860. Logistics and Operations Management Internship (3) Su, 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 operations management and logistics courses. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. business administration Management Emphasis I he student who concentrates in management prepares to apply the knowledge and skills needed to design and maintain a positive motivational work environment. Such an environment aligns the goals of the organization with those of individuals within the organization for the purpose of increasing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. In addition to the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics core requirements, the management student studies human resource management, organizational behavior, continuous improvement, effective communication, and information technology. Management students will choose specialty tracks with the approval of their advisor and the management area faculty advisory council. These tracks will allow students to be directed in their management study toward Human Resource management, Production Management, or a variety of other management specialties. Business Administration: Management Emphasis » Program Prerequisites: All Business and Economics courses with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of Acctng 2010, Econ SS2010, Econ SS2020, ISScT 1000, and Quant SI2600 (unless noted on pages 152). 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, Patti Sanchez, in WB 211 (801- 626-6065) and/or contact the Business Administration Department in WB 216 (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 35-40 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Management 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 LSI403 (Life Science). Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Management Emphasis John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements (See pages pages 152-153) Liberal Support Curriculum (13 or 14) Business Foundations (13) Business Cross-Functional Core (19) Business Functional Core (15) Major Courses Required (21 credit hours) ISScT 3110 LOM 3500 LOM 4100 Mgmt 3200 Mgmt 3300 Mgmt 4300 Mgmt 4400 BusAdm 3600 BusAdm 4210 BusAdm 4500 Fin 3400 Fin 3500 LOM 4600 Mgmt 3350 Mgmt 4310 Mgmt 4350 Mgmt 4650 Mgmt 4860 Information Technology for Business (3) Computer Models/Applications (3) Quality Management (3) Managerial Communication (3) Human Resource Management (3) Influence and Group Effectiveness (3) Advanced Organizational Behavior (3) Major Electives (9 credit hours) BusAdm SI3500 Introduction to Business Research (3) [World Region] Business and Society (3) Survey of Business Law (3) Entrepreneurship (3) Real Estate Principles Sc Practices (3) Capital Budgeting (3) Simulation (3) Employment Sc Labor Law (3) Compensation Sc Benefits (3) Training (3) Negotiations (3) Management Internship (3) or BusAdm 4680 Senior Consulting Project (3) Mktg 3200 Selling Sc Sales Management (3) Mktg 3450 Promotion Management (3) Mktg 3500 Retail Management (3) Mktg 4400 Marketing Strategy (3) In unusual circumstances that must be approved formally by the Management Faculty Advisement Council, substitutions for elective courses will be allowed to customize the degree requirements. These substitutions will only be made when the resulting program is still clearly a management program and does not diminish the quality of the management program. Business Administration: Human Resource Management Emphasis 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 (See pages pages 152-153) Liberal Support Curriculum (13 or 14) Business Foundations (13) Business Cross-Functional Core (19) Business Functional Core (15) Major Courses Required (21 credit hours) ISScT 3110 Info Technology for Business (3) Mgmt 3200 Managerial Communication (3) Mgmt 3300 Human Resource Management (3) Mgmt 3350 Employment Sc Labor Law (3) Mgmt 4300 Influence Sc Group Effectiveness (3) Mgmt 4310 Compensation Sc Benefits (3) Mgmt 4400 Advanced Organizational Behavior (3) Major Electives (9 credit hours) BusAdm SI3500 Intro to Business Research (3) BusAdm 3600 [World Region] Business Sc Society (3) BusAdm 4210 Survey of Business Law (3) BusAdm 4500 Entrepreneurship (3) Econ 3400 Labor Economics (3) LOM 3500 Computer Models/Applications (3) LOM 4100 Quality Management (3) Mgmt 4350 Training (3) Mgmt 4650 Negotiations (3) Mgmt 4865 Human Resource Management Internship (3) or BusAdm 4680 Senior Consulting Project (3) 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. Mgmt 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. Mgmt 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. Mgmt 3350. Employment and Labor Law (3) 5 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. Mgmt 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. Genera/ PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED ciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY immce BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University Weber State University