MGMT. Course Listing. Organizational Theory (MGMT 610, 3 Credits) An overview of the fundamental concepts of organizational theory and design in the context of a postindustrial and increasingly global society. The study of organizations encompasses several key knowledge areas essential to today's manager: the impact of technological and workforce changes on …
MGMT 481 Seminar in Management. Credit 1. 1 Other Hour. Discussions and observation of current management practice in the public and private sectors of the nation; reading and discussion of current events and changes taking place in management theory and/or its application and practice in actual business and government situations.
MGMT 472 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3 Credits) This course is an introduction to the ownership and management of small firms, emphasizing their role in the U.S. economy, their particular demands on owners, and the effects of newness and smallness on their managers' decisions. Prerequisites: MGMT 371 .
MGMT 306 Logistics and Transportation Management (3 Credits) This course is designed to provide a foundation in Logistics and Transportation Management. Students will be expose to key components involved in the operations of supply chains and evaluate their corresponding transportation options to maximize the efficiency.
Course Name | Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) |
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Duration | 3-4 years |
Major Subjects | Principles of Management, Business Statistics, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Law and Policy, etc. |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 in any stream; Specific entrance exams organized by universities |
The field of management consulting from the perspective of both the individual consultant and the consulting firm; fundamentals of diagnosing situations, planning and executing assignments, client management, common mistakes and ethical issues in consulting including a variety of diagnostic and problem-solving methodologies.#N#Prerequisite: MGMT 363.
An overview of international management to include international dimensions of organizational behavior, theory, strategy and human resource management; application of theoretical ideas to real-world situations through case analyses, presentations, projects and interactive class discussion.
Examination of the process of introducing to the marketplace new products or services based upon scientific and technological innovations; practical skills for assessing the technology, identifying potential products and services, and quantifying market demand; focuses on value creation, financing, intellectual property law, regulatory, and socio-economic drivers.
Role of business in contemporary society; the large corporation and its external environment; ownership and control controversy; private and collective choice processes; role of regulation; social issues including pollution, discrimination, consumer protection, corporate social and ethical responsibilities, corporate political activity; international business relations.#N#Prerequisites: MGMT 363 and senior classification.
The purpose of this course is to examine theory related to the managerial function including areas such as planning, organizing, staffing and controlling business organizations. The case study method is used.
The primary focus is on controlling costs for both food and labor, creating menu, managing a breakeven point.
The Undergraduate Business Field Study I emphasizes the relationship of concepts and skills learned in the classroom with real world experiences. Students will work part-time in a position approved by the undergraduate program advisor or department chair and complete a project paper under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
Logistics is a critical link in Supply Chain Management which uses all the modes of transportation. Port acts as the interphase between these modes. This course provides the students an insight into the operational aspects of Port and Intermodal Transportation.
Emphasis is placed on overlapping issues and practices in sports and entertainment, highlighting the music, film/television, and professional sports industries. Also, event management is briefly covered in connection with artist/athlete representation.
This course builds on the relationship of concepts and skills learned in the classroom with real world experience and the lessons learned from Field Study I. Students will work in an approved position complete a project paper under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
The fundamentals of production management as they apply to the areas of work measurement, production scheduling, quality control and other functions related to production are the focus of this course.
Designed both for students who are interested in entrepreneurship immediately, and those that want to develop a set of skills for the future, MGMT 799 / MGMT 198 is an experiential class designed to give you basic familiarity with a variety of approaches to launching a new ventures, and to build your own personal ability to launch new ventures. Building on the skills of MGMT 230 / MGMT 801, every week is built around an experience where you have to put learning into practice, combined with a mix of renowned guest lecturers offering expert advice. By the end of the class, you should have basic familiarity with what would be required to launch a business in multiple industry areas (services, hardware, retail, food, software) as well as producing a final project that highlights what you have learned. We will use concepts from MGMT 230 / MGMT 801 as we develop the final project. Prerequisites: MGMT 230 /801 strongly suggested.
This course offers students a unique opportunity to develop consulting skills and entrepreneurial expertise by working as consultants to thriving entrepreneurial ventures in the Philadelphia area. This capstone course combines both fieldwork and class work and allows students to apply knowledge and skills acquired through other course work to real world issues that must be addressed by operating companies. An understanding of characteristics producing rapid entrepreneurial growth and skills related to effective communications and management of a business relationship are emphasized. Team term consulting assignment, lectures, case analysis, and small group discussions. Junior or Senior standing recommended to enroll.
Organizations emerge because individuals can't (or don't want to) accomplish their goals alone. Management is the art and science of helping individuals achieve their goals together. Managers in an organization determine where their organization is going and how it gets there.
Managing Globalization and Anti-Globalization provides students with a solid foundation in the economic history of globalization and anti-globalization, the institutions that manage the global economy, and the current challenges these institutions are facing. Students in this class will develop their own worldview about the powerful forces shaping today's international political economy and build a solid foundation for understanding the future of organizational strategy. The first half of the course focuses on the historical trajectory of globalization and learning about the institutions that seek to manage it. The second half of the course explores how institutions manage present-day global governance challenges ranging from global migration, the rise of populist anti-globalization movements, the collapse of communism, and global inequality, to disruptive technologies such as bitcoin. Format: Lectures and discussion structured to encourage maximum student participation. Requirements: midterm and final exam, a final course paper of 10-20 pages and short reaction papers dealing with the readings for the week. Supplemental activities include map quizzes, small group projects, and current events analysis.
Business Model Innovation Strategy is a half semester MBA elective course which centers on the conceptualization, design, analysis and implementation of novel business models by incumbent and by new venture leaders as well as on the organizational challenges associated with a business model innovation strategy. Students will be introduced to a framework for developing and implementing a new business model. The framework will be brought to life through a combination of lectures, in-class exercises, numerous illustrations and case discussions.
Management 238 is an organizational behavior course, examining individual, interpersonal, and group effectiveness at work. Topics range from decision- making, motivation, and personality to networks, influence, helping, leadership, teamwork, and organizational culture. The learning method is heavily experiential, with a focus on applying key principles to the human side of management in role-play exercises, simulations, a mini-TED talk, and group projects in local organizations. Other Information: This course is open to juniors and seniors across Penn. This course also has a first-day mandatory attendance policy.
The business environment in China is characterized by both uncertainty and complexity. On the one hand, it is changing fast; on the other hand, it is influenced by deep-rooted political, economic, and cultural forces that exhibit tremendous inertia. This course will help students--as potential managers, entrepreneurs, and investors--gain the knoweledge and analytical skills necessary to compete effectively in China. We will discuss various types of firms in the Chinese economy--from large state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to newly minted Internet giants, from prominent multinational companies (MNCs) to virtually anonymous local suppliers--and the unique institutions in which these firms operate. Such discussions will also help managers whose firms compete or collaborate with Chinese firms on the global stage. We will use a combination of lectures, cases, debates, and role play in class. You will also have the opportunity to apply your learning to real business scenarios.
3 hours of lecture. Developing practical leadership skills to influence the organizational performance for managers and non-managers. Topics include leadership roles and styles; the communication process; team building and group interactions; and organizational politics, power, and influence.
Topics include leadership roles and styles; the communication process; team building and group interactions; and organizational politics, power, and influence. Applications include leading in business, not-for-profit organizations, clubs, and social organizations. [GE,HR]
Case examples provide the opportunity for first-hand practice in developing the individual steps of a project cycle, using current software in project management. [GE]
In addition to the PC Core Curriculum and required core business courses, courses required for management majors include:
The Management Department also offers three optional career pathways for students seeking structure for their pursuit of careers in Human Resources, Leadership Development, or Technology Venturing. These pathways provide students with opportunities to take courses that lay the foundation for opportunities in these sectors.
Management (MGMT) Management is the force responsible for directing organizations toward goals or objectives. Therefore, the management curriculum focuses on the nature and capabilities of human and other resources, as well as how the manager plans, organizes, staffs, coordinates, and evaluates those resources in an organization and its environment.
A maximum of 27 hours is allowed in a management major or discipline field of study (i.e., core, major, electives) unless the extra courses are part of an interdisciplinary minor or collateral track. See an adviser for selection of courses. Maximum of 27 hours of MGMT courses in department (core, major, elective).
Management Department Website. Management is the force responsible for directing organizations toward goals or objectives. Therefore, the management curriculum focuses on the nature and capabilities of human and other resources, as well as how the manager plans, organizes, staffs, coordinates, and evaluates those resources in an organization ...
Management is the force responsible for directing organizations toward goals or objectives . Therefore, the management curriculum focuses on the nature and capabilities of human and other resources, as well as how the manager plans, organizes, staffs, coordinates, and evaluates those resources in an organization and its environment. The study of management prepares men and women for positions of leadership in profit and nonprofit organizations of all sizes. Management majors gain insight and skill needed for careers as professional managers throughout organizations. These skills include technical knowledge, communicative capacity, human understanding, and conceptual and problem-solving ability. Two majors are offered in the management department. Requirements of the management major are listed below. Find out more about the general business major.
Therefore, the management curriculum focuses on the nature and capabilities of human and other resources, as well as how the manager plans, organizes, staffs, coordinates, and evaluates those resources in an organization and its environment. The study of management prepares men and women for positions of leadership in profit ...
The Human Resource Management track emphasizes the importance of integrating individual goals and organizational objectives.