158 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 Logistics and Operations 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 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 Business Foundations Business Cross-Functional Core Business Functional Core 13 or 14 13 19 15 Business Courses Required (27 credit hours) IS&T 3110 Info Technology for Business 3 Mgmt 3200 Managerial Communications 3 LOM 3500 Computer Models/Applications 3 LOM 3720 Transportation Systems and Mgmt 3 LOM 4050 Contemporary Logistics/Oper Pract 3 LOM 4100 Quality Management 3 LOM 4410 Materials & Inventory Management 3 LOM 4600 Simulation 3 LOM 4730 Purchasing Management 3 Elective Courses (3 credit hours) Select at least one course from the following (see an advisor for guidance in course selection) Acctng 3300 Cost Accounting 3 BusAdm 3500 Introduction to Business Research 3 BusAdm 3600 [World Region] Business & Society 3 BusAdm 4210 Survey of Business Law 3 BusAdm 4500 Entrepreneurship 3 Fin 3500 Capital Budgeting 3 LOM 4860 Operations/Logistics Mgmt Intern 3 or BusAdm 4680 Senior Consulting Project 3 Mgmt 3300 Human Resource Management 3 Mgmt 4300 Influence and Group Effectiveness 3 Mgmt 4650 Negotiations 3 Mktg 4400 Marketing Strategy 3 LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT COURSES - LOM 1730. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Exam preparation course (Non credit only) Thirty contact hours of intense study to prepare candidates to pass the CPM examination. Definitional and analytical material pertaining to the four modules of the exam are covered. Topics include solicitation and evaluation of proposals, supplier analysis, negotiation, supplier relations and contract administration, inventory concepts and materials management, supply forecasting and strategies, elementary contract law, and administrative dimensions of purchasing management. 3050. Operations and Logistics Management (3) F, S This course considers the management of an organization's chain of value adding activities, from procurement of resources and transformation into manufactured goods and service outputs, through distribution to customers. Topics include operations strategy, quality, product and service design, process selection and layout, capacity, production scheduling, inventory, location, supply chain management, procurement, transportation, and other related issues and models. Prerequisites: Business Foundations. 3720. Transportation Systems and Management (3) 5 Study of the U.S. transportation system and current issues affecting transportation industry, international transport, and the traffic management function of a firm. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; LOM 3050. 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 2610; LOM 3050. 4050. Contemporary Logistics/ Operations Management Practices (3) S 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. 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 2610; LOM 3050; or Instructor Permission. 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 2610, LOM 3050. 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. 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 strattgic alliances with quality suppliers. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; LOM 3050; or Instructor Permission. 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. 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. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY BU Management Emphasis The 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 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 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. 159 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 Management Empahsis 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 Management Emphasis John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements (Seepages 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 Information Technology for Business 3 LOM 3500 Computer Models/Applications 3 LOM 4100 Quality Management 3 Mgmt 3200 Managerial Communication 3 Mgmt 3300 Human Resource Management 3 Mgmt 4300 Influence and Group Effectiveness 3 Mgmt 4400 Advanced Organizational Behavior 3 Major Electives (9 credit hours) BusAdm 3500 Introduction to Business Research 3 [World Region] Business and Society 3 Survey of Business Law 3 Entrepreneurship 3 Real Estate Principles and Practices 3 Capital Budgeting 3 Simulation 3 Employment and Labor Law 3 Compensation and Benefits 3 Training 3 Negotiations 3 Management Internship 3 Senior Consulting Project 3 Selling and Sales Management 3 Promotion Management 3 Retail Management 3 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. 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