This course provides foundational knowledge of human resource management (HRM) - the study of managing individuals throughout the employee life cycle to improve business strategy and organizational performance. Topics introduced include recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation/benefits, and turnover. Students will learn and be able to leverage the wide-ranging HRM knowledge and competencies required for an HR or other business-related career (e.g., managers, entrepreneurs, executives) in a variety of industries and sectors.

Commercial decisions have legal and ethical implications of which every business person should be aware. Topics covered in this course include the Constitution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Employment Law, Contracts, Business Organizations and Consumer Protection.

A continued discussion of legal topics in the business environment. Topics covered include Security Regulations, Personal and Real Property, Secured Transactions, Antitrust Law, Sales, Insurance Law and Environmental Law.

Readings, projects, lecture and/or discussion to illuminate current topics of special interest or concern in management. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. May not be repeated under the same title.

Course designed to accommodate students' independent exploration of specific topics within management. Course must be under the supervision of an instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Up to three credit hours can fulfill the guided elective requirement for management majors.

This course examines individuals and groups in the context of work organizations. It is designed to help students understand how to implement and manage the processes and practices that shape employee effectiveness and engagement.

An examination of the problems and decisions inherent in the establishment, financing, and management of small business firms.

This course exposes students to the challenges faced by organizational leaders who must chart and execute a course of action as the organization strives for competitive advantage over rivals. The course covers a variety of processes and activities that support strategy, such as market and competitor analysis, the development of unique capabilities, innovation and change, global operations, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, etc.

A comparison of management concepts and practices in different countries and the role of management in economic development; an interdisciplinary approach emphasizing the impact of sociological-cultural factors, legal-political factors and education on management development.

An action learning course devoted to developing the project management and business process analysis skills necessary to diagnose and solve real-world business problems.