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Management Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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MGMT 201 - Introduction to Business
A survey of the field. Introduction to the major functional areas comprising business or organizations. Recommended for students not intending to major in the College of Business and Economics.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: QSR
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MGMT 202 - Perspectives on Business
An introduction to perspectives on the nature of business in society, the development of the firm and how organizations function.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Enrollment in CBE Distinguished Scholars Program
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 271 - Law and the Business Environment
Historical development of legal institutions, the judicial process, and impact of the law upon individual and business decision making.
Prerequisites & Notes:
only one of MGMT 271, PLSC 311, or FAIR 311B may be taken for GUR credit.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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MGMT 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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MGMT 311 - Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior
Introduction to organization theory, behavior and interpersonal communication; concepts of power, authority and influence; the role of philosophy and values in organizations.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 313 - Teamwork Basics
An introduction to teamwork concepts and skills. Covers structural and process attributes of teams with the objective of enhancing team leader or member effectiveness.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MGMT 311
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 319 - Business Communications
Business writing principles applied to various types of communications and reports. Cases used; work must be submitted in acceptable business format.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ENG 101 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 337 - Management Study Abroad
Management elective credit for upper-division courses taken at a WWU-approved study abroad program. Students must present sufficient documentation to show the material was successfully completed with a letter grade and the content is appropriate for upper-division elective credit in management. Repeatable up to 12 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors only.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U grading
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MGMT 359 - Greening Business Policy and Practice
This course will provide both a survey and applications of major U.S. and Washington state policies and practices supporting the greening of business. Also offered as ENVS 359.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of Huxley ENVS Major Phase I or ESCI Major or CBE Major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 365 - Industrial Purchasing
This course will provide both a survey and applications of major U.S. and Washington state policies and practices supporting the greening of business. Also offered as ENVS 359.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MGMT 360
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 380 - Business History of the United States
Business history of the United States. Review and analysis of the organizational methods, performance, climate and entrepreneurship of American business from 1780 to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 382 - Business and Its Environment
A study of the business decision-making process as these decisions interact with the social, technological, political/legal and economic environments. The causes and effects of the regulation of business are developed and explored.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors only. MGMT 271.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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MGMT 401 - Conflict Management and Negotiations
Examination of the theory and practice of interpersonal conflict management and negotiations in organizations. Uses cases and simulations to develop negotiation skills. Topics include conflict resolution, distributive and integrative negotiation techniques and outcomes, mediations, and collaboration.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MGMT 313
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 413 - Organizational Change Practicum
Field-based course that covers both the theories and tools needed to implement change in organizations. Topics include individual resistance to change, ethics in change management and consulting, issues in organizational change, organizational development, and change management.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MGMT 313.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 414 - Leadership Practicum
A problem-based leadership course with emphasis on leading teams, leading organizational change, and self-leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. OPS 461; MGMT 313.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 417 - Social Entrepreneurship
This course is about using entrepreneurial skills to craft innovative responses to social problems. Entrepreneurs are particularly good at recognizing opportunities, exploring innovative approaches, mobilizing resources, managing risks, and building viable enterprises. These skills are just as valuable in the social sector as they are in business. Social entrepreneurship applies to both profit and non-profit firms who have programs designed to create social value.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MGMT 271
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 466 - Greening Business Applications
This course is an experiential capstone combining faculty and student teams from the College of Business and Economics and Huxley College of the Environment. Student groups prepare a Green Business Assessment for a community or campus organization and compile, distribute, and present a final report to the campus and the client organizations. Also offered as ENVS 466.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CBE Major or Huxley Major or permission of instructor; priority given to majors in Business and Sustainability. Senior status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 474 - Topics in Management
Varying topics in Management. Courses cover current issues and trends in the management field. Repeatable with different topics up to 8 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors only; MGMT 313.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 481 - Managing Cultural Diversity
Management of persons from diverse countries and cultures. Culture-specific issues and issues of diversity in the workplace. Problems, cases and research assignments associated with managing in a multicultural and international work environment.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MGMT 311
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 483 - Ethics in Business Decisions
An investigation of ethical theories and their application to issues faced by managers. An analysis of the morality of capitalism as a social system, and the ethical issues involved in international business operations.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MGMT 382
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 490 - Internship in Business Administration
Practical application of skills and theories learned in the classroom through work or special project experience in private or public organizations. Repeatable to 12 credits. Also offered as IBUS 490.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 491 - Small Business Entrepreneurship
Planning, marketing, financial, legal, control and human elements associated with the start up, acquisition and operation of a small business from the entrepreneurial point of view.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MGMT 311, FIN 341, MKTG 380, OPS 360, and MIS 320 or ACCT 321.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 492 - Entrepreneurial Problems
Field consulting work and study under faculty supervision with small business entrepreneurs in the local business community, directed towards solving varied real-life small business problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MGMT 491
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 495 - Strategic Management
Case study of policy making and administration from a general management point of view. Emphasis on problem analysis, the decision-making process, administration and control, and development of policies and objectives.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Majors Only. MGMT 311, FIN 341, MKTG 380, OPS 360, and MIS 320 or ACCT 321.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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MGMT 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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