Management 620 The management major consists of the business core curriculum (31 credits) and six specialized management courses (18 credits). Three of the management courses are required-33:620:365 Management of Human Resources, 33:620:369 International Business, and 33: 620:490 Organizational Behavior. |
33:620:300Principles of Management (3) Surveys classical, behavioral, systems, and contingency approaches to management; provides bases for understanding the functions of management and human behavior in work organizations; explores influence of complex internal and external environments on management practice and theory. Prerequisites: 33:010:272, 01:198:170, 01:220:103, 01: 640:135, 01:960:285. Admission to Rutgers Business School. |
33:620:350Negotiations (3) Examines major concepts, theories, and processes of negotiation; analyzes the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict and its resolution in managerial settings; explores the structural (e.g., parities, position, interests) and process-oriented dynamics that occur during the negotiation process. Prerequisite: 33:620.300. |
33:620:355Managing Technology (3) Examines a range of problems in the management of technology, including stimulating creativity and innovation, translating creative ideas into innovative output by the organization, evaluating alternative projects, and developing strategies and structures that support organizational innovation. Prerequisite: 33:620:300. |
33:620:365Management of Human Resources (3) Explores traditional issues (e.g., staffing, training, job evaluation, compensation, and benefits administration) and contemporary concerns (e.g., organizational change, employee ownership, cross-cultural and international considerations) related to the management of human resources; emphasizes government legislation affecting human resource functions and the linkage between human resource management and firm strategy. Prerequisite: 33:620:300. |
33:620:367Union Management Relations (3) Examines federal and state legislation regulating employers and unions; analyzes union organizing, collective bargaining, and joint union-management committees; examines administration of the labor agreement, including grievance handling and arbitration. Prerequisite: 33:620:300. |
33:620:369International Business (3) The distinctive circumstances of management arising from the conduct of business in more than one country. Topics include international monetary systems, trade framework, European economic community and regional groups, home and host country policies in international investments, and international agencies. Relevant for the conduct of international business and the management of international corporations. Prerequisites: 33:390:300, 33:620:300, 33:630:301. |
33:620:370Managing Diversity in Organizations (3) Explores the demographic diversity of the U.S. labor force and the challenge it presents to organization managers; treats diversity from the perspective of cultures and subcultures. Prerequisite: 33:620:300. |
33:620:375Organizational Design and Change (3) Describes major perspectives on organizational structures, processes, and culture; examines models of organizational change; introduces methodologies that facilitate creativity and change at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Prerequisite: 33:620:300. |
33:620:410Organizational Leadership (3) Analyzes leaders, the leadership role, and the leadership process in organizational settings; examines leadership activities and classical and contemporary theories; investigates interactions among leadership styles, employee predispositions, group makeup, and organizational culture. Prerequisite: 33:620:300. |
33:620:480,481Advanced Topics in Management (3,3) Considers topics of current relevance in management, including sales management, human resource information systems, research methods, social issues, business ethics, or careers in organizations. Prerequisites: 33:620:300 and senior status. |
33:620:490Organizational Behavior (3) Studies organization dynamics, motivation, organization socialization, interpersonal communication, and leadership. Prerequisite: 33:620:300. |
33:620:492Business Policy and Strategy (3) Explores strategic decision making at the business and corporate levels, which determines the competitive advantage of a firm and its short- and long-term performance. Topics include situation analysis, core competence, competitive strategy, mergers/acquisitions, strategic alliances, and corporate restructuring. Prerequisites: 33:390:300, 33:620:300, 33:630:301, senior status. |
33:620:498,499Independent Management Projects (3,3) Individual research and reading program under the guidance of a departmental faculty member. Prerequisites: Senior status, 12 credits in management, and permission of department. |
