Management
Albers course information comes from Seattle University's 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog. All undergraduate courses are 5 credits, unless otherwise noted. Syllabi information is for reference only. Information may not be current.
MGMT 280 Communications for Business
The purpose of this course is to develop a required skill level in written and oral business presentations so that applications of those skills can be expected in all applicable business core and major courses, including a university-specific common format for written executive summaries, for short oral presentations, and for research reports. Prerequisites: ENGL 110. Business majors only, except by permission. (fall, winter, spring)
Syllabus: MGMT 280 Joe Barnes - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 280 Bryan Ruppert - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 280 David Kinard - Fall 2012
MGMT 320 Global Environment of Business
Introduces the major factors (legal/political, economic, competitive, socio-cultural, technological, and natural) in the global environment and examines their individual and interrelated effects on organizational and managerial practices. Provides a framework for understanding organizational action within an increasingly global environment. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the Albers School and BETH 351/PHIL 351. (fall, winter, spring)
Syllabus: MGMT 320 Teresa Brosnan - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 320 Ben Kim - Fall 2011
MGMT 379 Entrepreneurship Essentials
Presents an overview of entrepreneurship. During the quarter we examine entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial world; learn to recognize and create opportunity; develop and test business opportunity; and assess the industry and analyze risks associated with customers, markets, financial considerations, and legal concerns. In addition to understanding the multiple opportunities associated with entrepreneurship, the students participate in the development of feasibility plan for an actual business startup.
Syllabus: MGMT 379 Leo Simpson- Spring 2013
MGMT 380 Principles of Management
Introduces students to the management function of organizations, emphasizing leadership roles and teamwork. Course activities include discussion of readings, group exercises, cases, and a service project. Students learn basic concepts and tools for solving organizational problems. Prerequisite: advanced standing in the Albers School. (fall, winter, spring)
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Holly Ferraro - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Colette Hoption - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Grace Wang - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Colette Boeker - Fall 2012
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Rubina Mahsud - Fall 2012
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Kylene Quinn - Fall 2012
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Jennifer Marrone - Fall 2011
MGMT 382 Organizational Behavior
Models of organizational behavior, alternative managerial behaviors, developing skills in dealing with people in areas of leadership, motivation, communication skills, conflict, and group processes. Prerequisite: MGMT 380.
MGMT 383 Human Resource Management
The role of the human resource department, social and legal environment, human resource planning, recruiting, selection, training, evaluation, compensation, career planning, employee relations, discipline, and organizational exit. Prerequisite: MGMT 380.
Syllabus: MGMT 383 Kylene Quinn - Winter 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 383 Grace Wang - Fall 2012
Syllabus: MGMT 383 Asafeh Houshyari - Fall 2010
MGMT 471 Adventure-Based Leadership Seminar
A leadership development program that utilizes both indoor and outdoor experiential activities to help students develop and practice the fundamentals of effective team building and leadership. Building trust, setting and evaluating goals, group problem solving, and effective interpersonal communications are among the attributes and skills addressed. Prerequisite: MGMT 380.
Syllabus: MGMT 471 Gregory Prussia - Spring 2013
MGMT 472 Negotiations Skills
Bargaining behavior and influence skills are key components of any negotiation. We negotiate daily with potential employers, co-workers, bosses, landlords, merchants, service providers, partners, parents/children, friends, roommates, and many other people. Although we negotiate often, many of us know very little about the strategy and psychology of effective negotiation. The purpose of this course is to develop expertise in managing transactional and dispute resolution negotiations. It is designed to be relevant to a broad spectrum of problems faced by workers and managers in the modern organization. To succeed in the business world requires not only the analytical skills needed to discover optimal solutions to problems, but also good negotiation skills to get these solutions accepted and implemented. The skill set developed in this course will serve students in both their personal and professional lives.
Syllabus: MGMT 472 Selden Prentice - Spring 2013
MGMT 477 Managing Diversity
Views dominant minority work values, and reviews diversity programs. Assists students in discovering the personal and career roles they can play. Prerequisite: MGMT 380.
MGMT 479 Business Plan Development
In this class students will learn to start and mange a successful business enterprise and will practice and develop management skills by creating a business plan. Course will cover a variety of topics and issues. Prerequisite: FINC 340 and MKTG 350.
Syllabus: MGMT 479 Leo Simpson - Spring 2013
MGMT 485 Management of Change
Review of forces and factors acting to create change in organizations, relationships between changes in organizations and human reactions, systemic change efforts, resistance to change, planned change models. Prerequisite: MGMT 380.
MGMT 486 International Management
Develops understanding of how various business principles, particularly those developed in the United States, apply in diverse international settings. Students will learn the role national culture plays in shaping organizational practices. Prerequisite: MGMT 380.
Syllabus: MGMT 486 Teresa Brosnan - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 486 David McHardy Reid - Winter 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 486 Motofusa Murayama - Spring 2011
MGMT 488 China: Its Role in Global Business
This course is geared toward students who want to learn about the reality of China as a business opportunity as well as a threat, together with China’s state of market development. The study topics include: China’s competitive environment, China’s rapid development, affects in the physical environment, the role of the state, the challenge for the government, development of infrastructure, state owned enterprises, privatized and corporatized companies, the competitive advantage of Chinese companies, competencies for foreign companies to succeed, foreign direct investment into China, outward China investment, branding in China, and the intellectual property challenge.
Syllabus: MGMT 488 David Reid - Fall 2012
MGMT 489 Business Policy and Strategy
The senior capstone business course. Students integrate and apply knowledge, skills, and experience gained in the university and business course curricula. Critical thinking and analysis are engaged as students make decisions, set goals, and act on information from real business situations. The business situations reflect today's multicultural and international environment. Course methods may include lecture, discussion, case analyses, and individual or group projects. Prerequisites: all business foundation requirements and senior standing. (fall, winter, spring)
Syllabus: MGMT 489-01 Rubina Mahsud - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 489-02 Rubina Mahsud - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 489-01 Harriet Stephenson - Winter 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 489-02 Harriet Stephenson - Winter 2013
MGMT 191, 391 - 393, 491 - 493 Special Topics Courses
See administrative office for prerequisites and course descriptions. (1 - 5 credits)
Syllabus: MGMT 191 ""Business Editing" Bryan Ruppert - Spring 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 391 "Undergraduate Leadership Development" Sharon Lobel - Winter 2011
Syllabus: MGMT 491 "Global Strategies and Japanese Corporate Cultures" Motofusa Murayama - Winter 2011
Syllabus: MGMT 491 "Negotiation" Jeanette Nyden - Winter 2011
Syllabus: MGMT 491 "Managing Work Teams" Greg Prussia - Winter 2013
Syllabus: MGMT 491 "Understanding China" David Reid - Fall 2010
MGMT 494 International Study Tour: Management
An exploration of international management issues or other special topics related to the specific destination of the study tour. The course will include travel to a foreign country to observe business practices and examine indigenous management problems, to meet with representatives of local businesses and other institutions. Location of tour can vary. Check with the department for details.
MGMT 495 Internships
(0 - 5 credits)
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MGMT 496 Independent Study
Supervised individual exploration. Open to senior business majors with the approval of the student's adviser. Mandatory CR/F and will not satisfy a major requirement. (1 - 5 credits)
MGMT 497 Directed Reading
(1 - 5 credits)
MGMT 498 Directed Research
(1 - 5 credits)