Leadership and Management 620
|
29:620:301
Introduction to Management (3)
Management is about working with teams of employees to achieve organizational goals and performing the work effectively and efficiently. Successful management requires managers to master the
four main functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Managing these functions is essential for business
organizations to serve their customers well and achieve superior growth and performance. The topics we will look at include the historical evolution
of management principles, strategic management, organizational design and organizational culture, human resources management and creating an engaged
workforce, the control function, managing innovation and growth, global management, and building a socially responsible organization.
|
29:620:302
Management Skills (3)
This course focuses on specific concepts and critical skills that individuals need to know and possess in order to successfully work with
and lead teams and organizations. Skill-building is a focal objective of this course and is achieved through class exercises, role plays, and
teamwork. Topics include team development and dynamics, emotional intelligence, personality types, motivation, problem solving, communication,
conflict, and negotiations.
|
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.
|
29:620:330
Women Leading in Business (3)
Provides a foundation to develop the leadership skills and career goals as leaders in business organizations. Introduces the core concepts
of leadership and career development with special emphasis on the ways that gender
affects leadership capabilities and effectiveness.
Prerequisite: 29:620:301.
|
29:620:345
Management of Human Resources (3)
Engages students in exploring
traditional HR functions (staffing, employee development/training, job
evaluation, compensation, and benefits administration) through the use of
real-world examples. Explores contemporary issues related to the management of
human resources; emphasizes government legislation affecting human resource
functions and the linkage between human resource management and organizational
strategy. Students learn "how to" perform HR functions like writing
policies, interviewing job candidates, and applying government regulations to an
organization's structure.
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.
|
29:620:355
Managing Technological Innovation: In-House Entrepreneurship (3)
Focuses on creating streams of new products or services in established firms by leveraging
science and technology. Topics include: managing multiple innovation teams,
managing research and development and other resources to support streams of new
products, developing a long-term strategic commitment to technological
innovation, and organizing for innovation.
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 leadership communication (for example, how
does persuasion work) and also interactions on every level (for example, initiating and responding to difficult conversations). This highly interactive class will blend evolving leadership
communication theory with practical applications of leadership communication. We will deploy a "learn it today, apply it tomorrow" approach that enables you to put what you learn into practice. The course will rely heavily on in-class experiences including cases, scenarios, assessments, exercises, and vignettes where you can apply what you are learning. You will be exposed to the leadership communication practices of some of the world's
best leadership development firms like GE and J&J. This is a unique opportunity to extend your leadership learning, create your leadership brand, and enhance your personal communication skills.
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)
This course focuses on differences that make a difference to life chances and addresses the broader historical context of intergroup
inequality, as well as helping students to develop competencies to be effective in diverse and global environments. The course makes the point that attention to diversity must be combined with efforts to create equity and inclusion in
order to ensure that all have rightful access to opportunity, resources, and full participation in their organizational roles.
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)
This course focuses on the
strategic and organizational challenges that multinational enterprises (MNEs)
face. You 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 formulating and implementing strategies that help firms to
achieve competitive advantage and superior performance. Topics
include business-level strategies, analysis of the competitive environment,
internal analysis, strategy formulation, corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions,
strategic alliances, and corporate restructuring.
Prerequisites: 29:010:204, 29:390:329, 29:620:301, 29:630:301, and senior status.
|
29:620:430
Team Building and Group Processes (3)
This course examines the skills needed to create and manage teams in organizations. It offers students the opportunity to improve their skills through the use of exercises, role-plays, case analyses, and discussions. The skills examined and
practiced in this course include team leadership, communication, team building, conflict management, decision-making, and strategic thinking.
Prerequisite: 29:620:301.
|
29:620:479
Global Experience Courses (e.g., Doing Business in South Africa, China, India, Israel, etc.) (3)
This course will provide you with a comprehensive and
hands-on understanding of doing business in a particular country. The course
features a study trip to a foreign country for 8-10 days, which is supplemented
by in-class meetings and online exercises. By taking this course, you should be
able to develop a deep understanding of the social, economic, cultural, and
political environment of the chosen country; the market dynamics, competitive
landscape, and consumer behavior; and various other country-specific issues such
as the interaction between business, society, NGOs, and the government.
Prerequisite: For junior or senior students who have maintained a GPA of B or above.
|
29:620:486
Special Topics in the Music Industry (3)
Music is an art form. But, music is also a business, and as a business is organized and managed by organizations. This course
will examine the pattern of profit and not-for-profit organizations that produce and distribute music products and services. The emphasis of the
sessions will be on the complex ways in which music shapes industry and is, in turn, a reflection of the organizations that manage it as both a cultural and business product. Comparisons with relevant sectors (e.g. sport, theater, film, and the like) will be explored. Thus, the main purpose of this course, which is highly student focused and led, is to dissect and analyze the commercial characteristics of the industry.
|
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.
|
26:620:XXX
Various Management and Global Business Special Topics Courses (3)
The courses offered vary semester by
semester. Sample topics include 26:620:493 Sports Business and 26:620:486 Music Industry.
|
Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate-Newark 
