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  • 2.00 Credits

    Formulation of an engineering design project, investigation and preparation of report arising from cooperative-education employment in the mining industry.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Topics of current interest in mining engineering.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts regarding management in organizations. The course addresses the central question of how a person can be a good manager. Principles of Management is organized around three pillars of management -- the strategic perspective, organization, and personal leadership. Major topics include ethics, the strategic management process, change management, performance measurement, managing human capital, motivation, power and influence, and managing teams. The course emphasizes learning management theory and applying it in a business context. Management majors may not use this course to satisfy a departmental elective.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students learn how to be more effective participants in groups and teams as both members and leaders using a mix of exercises, cases, and lectures to focus attention on common problems in groups and on effective approaches to overcome them. Students learn to create effective group collaborations by focusing on challenges and opportunities. The class is open to all majors, and is well suited for students in business, engineering, and those interested in project management, entrepreneurial activity, as well as psychology and sociology.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines behavioral theories and research focused on the individual in the context of groups and organizations as a whole. These theories and research are applied toward understanding the actions, events, and phenomena in organizations, as well as solving problems within organizations. The course content includes such topics as attitudes, personality, emotions, communication, motivation, decision-making, groups and teams, power, conflict and negotiation, leadership, organizational culture, and human resources. Prerequisites: Interm or Full Major or Minor status in School of Business OR Full Major status in QAMO OR Member of Business Scholars OR Minor in LDRSP OR Full Major status in CHEM with BUS Emphasis OR Full Major status in Chem Eng OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the examination of behavioral theories and research and focuses on the individual in the context of groups and organizations as a whole in such areas as leadership, socialization, motivation, communications, leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and adaptation to change. Application of these constructs is demonstrated through the consideration of the impact of the individual on the overall performance of the organization across a wide variety of contexts. In addition to the textbook, students read an assortment of research articles to expand on important theories. Prerequisites: ((Member of the Business Scholars program OR Member of Honors College) AND UofU GPA ' 3.5) OR Full Major status in CHEM with BUS Emphasis OR Full Major Status in Chemical Engineering OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will help students develop an understanding of environmental sustainability, both historically and in modern organizations. Students will study how organizational leaders incorporate sustainability into their planning as a response to environmental crises, shifting market conditions, threatened supply chains, and evolving human resource demands. Class discussions, readings, and assignments will enable critical appraisal of the possibilities and constraints around sustainability in the interwoven living systems of business and the environment. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3030 OR MGT 3000) AND (Intermediate or Full Major or Minor status in the School of Business OR Full Major status in Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations) OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students will learn how to manage diversity as a competitive advantage in business. Students will examine how the complexities of the primary dimensions of diversity, gender, race, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilities, operate within an organizational framework. The course uses a variety of discussions, facilitations, exercises, and cases analyses to help students gain an understanding of what it means to manage diversity on a systemic level. Specific attention is given to enhancing public speaking and writing skills. The class is open to all majors and both undergraduate and graduate students; and is well suited for students in business, entrepreneurship, communication, human resources, gender studies, sociology, and psychology. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3030 OR MGT 3000) AND (Intermediate or Full Major or Minor status in the School of Business OR Full Major status in QAMO OR Leadership Studies Minor status) OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an advanced communication course focused on public speaking and writing in a business context. Students will blend communication theory with intensive skill building as a way to improve their ability to manage their careers and communicate successfully in the business world. This course is comprised of three main sections: advanced public speaking, managerial writing, and career strategies. Students will master the following: (1) traditional correspondence: memo, letter, and proposal writing; (2) electronic correspondence: emails, blogging, text messaging, and instant messaging; (3) career strategies: resume and cover letter writing; and (4) networking skills including the value proposition and elevator speeches. The class is open to all majors and is well suited to any student who wants to sharpen their communication skills and professionalism in the workplace. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (WRTG 2010/WRTG 2011/HONOR2211/EAS1060/WR2) OR (AP Lit&Comp OR AP Lang score of 4+) OR IB English OR complete an (Interstate Passport OR Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree) OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an advanced communication course focused on public speaking and writing in a business context. Students will blend communication theory with intensive skill building as a way to improve their ability to manage their careers and communicate successfully in the business world. This course is comprised of three main section: advanced public speaking, managerial writing, and career strategies. Students will master the following: (1) traditional correspondence: memo, letter, and proposal writing; (2) electronic correspondence: emails, blogging, text messaging, and instant messaging; (career strategies: resume and cover letter writing; and (4) networking skills including the value proposition and elevator speeches. This class is reserved for Business Scholars and is part of the Business Scholars' 4-year program. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in (WRTG2010/WRTG2011/HONOR2211/EAS1060/WR2) OR (AP Lit&Comp OR AP Lang score of 4+) OR CLEP English OR IB English OR complete an (Interstate Passport OR Assoc. Deg. OR Bachelor's Deg.) AND Member of Business Scholars Prog