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  • 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 OR MGT 3030) 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) OR (AP Lit&Comp score of 4+ OR AP Lang score of 4+ OR CLEP English OR IB English OR Interstate Passport OR Assoc. Deg. OR Bachelor's Deg.)) AND Member of Business Scholars Prog
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn the skills required to overcome challenges in managing a clinical practice. Various topics will be explored, including physician employment and compensation, practice finances, patient satisfaction, and emerging topics such as alternative payment models and population health management. Students will perform 3-4 week mini-internships in clinical settings. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (MGT 3000 OR MGT 3680 OR MGT 3681 OR BCOR 3030).
  • 3.00 Credits

    Crisis Communication focuses on the role communication plays in effective leadership of organizations and handling sensitive communication situations. Students will learn methods of communicating across written and spoken genres to maximize their success in the workplace. In particular, students will learn how to communicate effectively when managing workplace crises, engaging in ceremonial speaking, speaking and writing globally, using social media to enhance their organizational and/or personal leadership identities and narratives, and crafting persuasive business proposals. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in (MGT 3810 OR MGT 3815) 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

    This course examines the theory and process of managing conflict, emphasizing the development of analytical and behavioral skills through reading, cases, and two-person role plays. Representative topics include negotiation, group decision making, inter-organizational disputes and the design of dispute-resolution systems. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3030 OR MGT 3000 OR MGT 3030) AND (Intermediate or Full Major or Minor status in the Business School OR Full Major status in QAMO OR Minor status in Leadership Studies) OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on exploring the effect of the international context on business and specific management functions which firms must consider to remain successful. This approach includes examining how cultural contexts inform different social, technological, and business norms on management practices. We will use lectures, cases, videos, and articles to learn and apply course concepts, and to understand how international management issues are perceived by different stakeholders in a variety of international environments. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3030 OR MGT 3000 OR MGT 3030) AND (Intermediate OR Full Major or Minor status in the School of Business OR Full Major status in QAMO OR Full Major status in Chemical Engineering) OR Instructor Consent
  • 1.50 - 3.00 Credits

    Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on an Honors degree. Prerequisites: Full Major status in the David Eccles School of Business AND Member of the Honors College AND Department Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students learn to effectively manage and lead others. Students focus of developing an awareness of communication modes and how to maneuver in a variety of contexts. Topics include self-awareness and understanding, effective verbal and nonverbal communication, giving and receiving feedback, and understanding and managing workplace conflict. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3030 OR MGT 3000 OR MGT 3030) AND (Intermediate or Full Major or Minor status in the School of Business OR Full Major status in QAMO) OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    Management 5510 is a survey course that examines the functions of human-resource management and their strategic integration through policy formation. Topics include employee involvement, quality of work life, unionization, recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, performance, appraisal, compensation and benefits, work-system design, and job enrichment, training and development, and strategic human resource planning. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BCOR 3030 OR MGT 3000 OR MGT3030) 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