Management and Global Business 620
The management major consists of the business core curriculum (42 credits) and six specialized management courses (18 credits). All management majors are required to take 29:620:302 Management Skills (even if they transferred an introductory management course and had 29:620:302 waived as a requirement).
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29:620:301
Introduction to Management (3)
Management is about the right work done well. Effective management requires development and implementation of strategy and organizational design in innovative, globally diverse, and socially responsible organizations resulting in superior growth and performance. This course introduces key concepts related to the practice of management in building successful organizations.
Topics include: evolution of management principles, strategic management, organizational design, performance management, managing innovation and growth, global management, building a socially responsible organization, managing the diverse organization, and creating a motivating work context.
Prerequisite: Any course equal or greater than 21:355:099.
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29:620:302
Management Skills (3)
Focuses on the manager's role in working with and leading others including understanding how people differ; developing proficiencies for working with others through decision making and communication; enhancing emotional intelligence, motivation, and commitment; and building and leading teams.
Prerequisite: Any course equal or greater than 21:355:099.
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29:620:320
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. Uses 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: 29:620:301.
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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: 29:620:301.
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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: 29:620:301.
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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: 29:620:301.
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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: 29:620:301.
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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, 29:620:301.
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29:620:370
Managing Diversity in Organizations (3)
As the American workforce becomes more diverse, managers must broaden their understanding of themselves, of societal factors, and of key business issues to become more effective. Students will gain an understanding of diverse groups (such as age, gender, race, and national origin), of management skills (such as recruitment and communication), and of best practices of major corporations.
Prerequisite: 29:620:301.
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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: 29:620:301.
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29:620:410
Executive 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. Assists students in developing their leadership capabilities and in creating a framework for developing these capabilities in the future.
Prerequisite: 29:620:301.
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29:620:418
Business Policy and Strategy (3)
This capstone course 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, 29:620:301, 29:630:301, and senior status.
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29:620:487
Management Consulting (3)
Develops management consulting skills by examining the best practices for internal and external consultants to introduce change. The course teaches key aspects of the consulting process including problem assessment and diagnosis, contracting, data collection, analysis, implementation, resistance to change, evaluation, and ethics.
Prerequisite: 29:620:301.
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29:620:491
Management Cooperative Education (6) (BA)
Three credits will count toward 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 Co-op 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, 29:620:301, 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: 29:620:301.
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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: 29:620:301.
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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, 29:620:301, 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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