MGT 418 Management Information Systems F, Sp. A comprehensive view of the organizations information requirements and the role of computer information systems in gathering and producing information. Concepts of data resource management, assessing developments in information technology, and information systems impact on organizations. Problems and techniques concerning the development and installation of responsive systems with special attention to managers use of system outputs. Prerequisites: Completion of Junior Core and admission to the business program.

MGT 419 Strategic Management (3) F, Sp, Su. Examines strategic responses to problems and opportunities facing businesses in a changing global environment. Significant writing and speaking requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of the Junior Core, admission to the business program, and 90 credit hours.

MGT 425 International Management (3) F, Sp, Su. The international dimensions of management with emphasis on the environmental, organizational, and cultural challenges to businesses operating on a global stage. Prerequisite: Completion of the Junior Core (or MGT 301 plus concurrent enrollment in any Junior Core courses not yet taken) and admission to the business program.

MGT 431 Management Science (3) F, Sp. Introduces the quantitative models that support decision making in business administration. Examples of those models are linear programming, integer programming, transportation/assignment, networks, queuing theory, simulation and inventory control. This course focuses on formulating business problems into appropriate quantitative models, solving the models by using computer software and interpreting the results from the managerial point of view. Prerequisites: Completion of Junior Core and admission to the business program.

MGT 444 Organizational Staffing, Training and Safety (3) Sp. This course is grounded in the comprehensive staffing model which focuses on the key components of staffing, external influences affecting staffing decisions and processes, and staffing systems management. Studies cover staffing strategies and planning, job analysis, measurement, external and internal recruitment, testing, selection, training, development, employee health and safety and OSHA regulations. Prerequisites: Completion of Junior Core, MGT 341 and admission to the business program.

MGT 445 Compensation and Benefits Management (3) F. The most common coverage for employees, the components of total reward and compensation systems, total benefits costs analysis, cafeteria plans, the U.S. Social Security system and ERISA. Prerequisites: Completion of Junior Core, MGT 341 and admission to the business program.