Management and Global Business 620
The management major consists of the business core curriculum (42 credits) and five specialized management courses (15 credits). Two of the management courses are required: 29:620:345 Management of Human Resources and 29:620:325 Organizational Behavior.
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29:620:300
Principles of Management (3)
This course surveys general management principles and theories and provides
bases for understanding
the basic knowledge and skill-set required for being an informed employee, an effective team member, and a successful manager in the contemporary work environment. This knowledge and skill-set pertain to every business student regardless of major or personal career plans. Teaching will include lectures, case analyses, experiential exercises, and class discussion.
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29:620:325
Organizational Behavior (3)
This course builds on the Principles of Management survey course, covering management topics in greater depth and at the individual, group, and organizational levels of analysis. Topics include: interpersonal dynamics, motivation, organizational culture and socialization, communication, and leadership. The course is highly interactive and experiential, providing practical applications and skill-building opportunities.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:345
Management of Human Resources (3)
Explores traditional (staffing, training, job evaluation, compensation, and benefits administration) and contemporary (organizational change, employee ownership, and cross-cultural and international considerations) issues 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: 29:620:300.
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29:620:350
Negotiations (3)
Examines the major concepts, theories, and processes of negotiation; analyzes the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict and its resolution in managerial settings; emphasizes the building and practicing of negotiation skills using role-playing exercises.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:355
Managing 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: 29:620:300.
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29:620:367
Union-Management Relations (3)
Studies 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: 29:620:300.
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29:620:368
International Business (3)
The distinctive circumstances of management arising from the conduct of business in more than one country; international monetary system, 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 for the management of the international corporation.
Prerequisites: 29:390:329, 29:620:300.
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29:620:370
Managing Diversity in Organizations (3)
Examines 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: 29:620:300.
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29:620:375
Organizational Design and Change (3)
Describes major perspectives on organizational structures, processes, and culture, and examines models of organizational change; introduces methodologies that facilitate creativity and change at the individual, group, and organizational levels.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:410
Executive Leadership (3)
The
purpose of this course is to assist students in developing their
leadership capabilities and to create a framework for developing these
capabilities in the future. Leadership is needed at every level and in
every position in an organization because of the challenges of the 21st
century in which organizations face constant change, the need for
innovation that is both frame-breaking and competence destroying, and
the need to manage across organizational, cultural, and functional
boundaries. Only when all employees are leaders can organizations
succeed over the long term. The goal for this course is to help each
student in the class learn and develop his or her leadership
capabilities.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:418
Business Policy and Strategy (3)
Capstone course that deals with strategic decision making at the business and corporate levels that determines the competitive advantage of the firm and its short- and long-term performance. Topics include situational analysis, strategy, mergers/acquisitions, strategic alliances, and corporate restructuring.
Prerequisites: 29:010:204, 29:390:329, 29:620:300, 29:630:301, and senior status.
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29:620:482
Creativity in Business Decision Making (3)
This
course focuses on teaching you to leverage your intellectual capital by
enhancing the innate creativity that we all possess so that you can
improve your ability to generate creative ideas. We will do practical
exercises to develop your creativity. In addition, we will compare and
contrast Asian and Western approaches to creativity so that we may
develop a richer understanding of how to be more creative.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:487
Management Consulting (3)
This
course is intended to develop management consulting skills by examining
the "best practices" for internal and external consultants to introduce
change. It teaches key aspects of the consulting process including
problem assessment and diagnosis, contracting, data collection,
analysis, implementation, resistance to change, evaluation, and ethics.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:491
Management Cooperative Education (6) (BA)
Three credits will count towards management elective credit, and 3 credits will count toward free elective credit.
Internship program for six months (January to June, or June to December) at a participating corporation. Must complete the Coop Form and consult with an RBS Career Management Specialist to receive credit. Evaluations by corporate supervisor in the participating organization and an RBS Career Management Specialist determine final grade in the course.
Prerequisites: 29:010:204, 29:390:329, 29:620:300, 29:630:301, and junior standing.
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29:620:492
Special Topics: Networking and Influence in Business (3)
Examines
the theory and practice of professional and social networking and of
building relationships in a job and career. Explores the role of power,
influence, and legitimacy in organizations.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:493
Special Topics: Cross-Cultural Management (3)
This
course addresses the challenges and opportunities that people
experience in international, multicultural environments. The purpose is
to develop students' understanding and behavioral skills relevant to
the interaction of different cultures in business and organizational
settings. We will use a variety of methods such as experiential
learning, case studies, and hands-on activities in the classroom to
assist students in developing their cross-cultural sensitivity and
competence.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:494
Special Topics: Managing Teams (3)
The
course examines the skills needed to successfully manage teams in
organizations. It offers students the opportunity to establish their
skills through the use of exercises, role plays, case analyses, and
discussions. The skills examined and practiced in this course include
team building, conflict management, decision making, and strategic
thinking.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:495
Special Topics: Ecommerce Strategy (3)
Focuses on principles of ecommerce from a strategic management
perspective. This course provides an overview of business and
technology topics, business models, innovation, and marketing
strategies. Other major issues associated with ecommerce such as
security, privacy, intellectual property rights, and legal liabilities
will be explored.
Prerequisite: 29:620:300.
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29:620:496,497
Management Internship (BA)
On-site management position in a corporate or not-for profit organization.
By arrangement with the Career Development Center and a Rutgers Business School Career Management Specialist. Prerequisites: 29:010:204, 29:390:329, 29:620:300, 29:630:301, and junior standing.
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29:620:498,499
Independent Management Projects (BA)
An individual research and reading program under the guidance of a member of the department.
Prerequisites: Senior status, 12 credits in management.
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