Management
Albers course information comes from Seattle University's Bulletin of Information 2009-2010. 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 280-03 Bob Callahan - Fall 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 280-04 Bob Callahan - Fall 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 280-05 Bob Callahan - Fall 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 280 Bryan Ruppert - Fall 2009
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 Dave Parker - Fall 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 320 Barbara Parker - Spring 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 320 David Reid - Winter 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 320 Karl Weaver - Winter 2008
MGMT 379Entrepreneurship 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- Fall 2009
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 Robert Callahan - Fall 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 380-02 Colette Hoption- Fall 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 380-03 Colette Hoption- Fall 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Holly Slay - Spring 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 380 Bill Hogan - Fall 2008
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 Kellee Franklin - Fall 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 383 Gregory Prussia - Fall 2008
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 - Fall 2009
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 - Winter 2009
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 Motofusa Murayama - Spring 2009
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 489-03 Rubina Mahsud - Spring 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 489-04 Rubina Mahsud - Spring 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 489-01 Harriet Stephenson - Winter 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 489-02 Harriet Stephenson - Winter 2009
Syllabus: MGMT 489 Michael Ervick - Spring 2008