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Leadership and Management 620
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  Newark Undergraduate Catalog 2016–2018 Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate-Newark Courses Leadership and Management 620  

Leadership and Management 620

The leadership and management major consists of the business core curriculum (42 credits) and six specialized management courses (18 credits). All leadership and 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
29:620:362 Effective Leadership Communication (3) This course will help develop students' communication skills in both oral and written format. Attention will be given to both higher-level theoretical analyses of effective communication (for example, how does persuasion work) and also interactions on every level (for example, initiating and responding to difficult conversations). Students will also be instructed in effective writing techniques (including the need for editing of one's first attempts). Finally, a theme in the course will be the need to be concise in both spoken and written language to be most effective. Prerequisite: 29:620:302.
29:620:368 International Business (3) This course examines the distinctive circumstances of management arising from the conduct of business in more than one country. It presents a broad survey of different facets of international business environment including international trading system, the world trade organization, international monetary system, regional trading blocs such as the European Union, and home and host country policies in international investments. Additionally, students learn theoretical and practical aspects of multinational corporations operating in an international environment, problems and risks that may be encountered, and various bases for profitable operations. Prerequisite: 29:620:301.
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.
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.
29:620:402 Global Management and Strategy (3) Focuses on the strategic and organizational challenges that multinational enterprises (MNEs) face. Students will learn what business executives and managers in MNEs--regardless of their functional area (e.g., manufacturing, marketing, R&D, etc.)--need to know and do in order to be effective in managing today's MNEs. The course addresses the creation of competitive advantage in the multinational firm as well as the complexities of managing a multinational firm. Examines the nature of global industries and global competition to assist managers in understanding how to create and administer a successful global strategy. Prerequisite: 29:620:368.
29:620:410 Executive Leadership (3) Covers the role of leaders and leadership in achieving organizational goals at different levels of analysis, including the individual, dyad, teams, and at a strategic level; how to work effectively with and through other people to develop a shared vision and accomplish organizational goals; and how to lead change and take initiative to improve organizational outcomes. In addition, students in the course will work on the self-transformation process that will enable them to make the transition to being a leader and to leading effectively in a diverse and global environment. Prerequisites: 29:620:301 and 302.
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.
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.
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.   

By arrangement with the Career Development Center and an RBS career management specialist. Prerequisites: 29:010:203, 29:010:204, 29:390:329, 29:620:301, 29:623:220, 29:630:301, and 29:799:301.
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 include team building, conflict management, decision making, and strategic thinking. Prerequisite: 29:620:301.
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 an RBS career management specialist. Prerequisites: 29:010:203, 29:010:204, 29:390:329, 29:620:301, 29:623:220, 29:630:301, and 29:799:301.
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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