Management - Entrepreneurship Flowchart

Provides an understanding of the legal basis of contracts and their enforcement in the areas of general contracts, contracts of commercial sales and of agency, and commercial paper.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680

Introduction to basic principles, concepts, and theoretical framework of financial accounting with the emphasis on its use by economically rational decision makers. Topics include the decision-making environment and the accounting cycles, processes, and statements.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Emphasizes decisions made in developing both strategic and tactical marketing plans. Uses computer simulations, experiential learning assignments, and marketing plan development to demonstrate principles of market segmentation, product development, pricing, distribution planning, and promotion.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask students to communicate in a variety of modes and to attend to audience, purpose, and context.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Introduction to the design and analysis of statistical studies. Topics include methods of data collection, descriptive and graphical methods, probability, statistical inference on means, regression and correlation, and ANOVA.

• Credits: 4.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1020 or MA 1030 or MA 1120 or MA 1032 or MA 1031 or ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

An introduction to economics. The microeconomics portion covers consumer choice, the firm, value and price theory, and distribution theory. The macroeconomics portion covers national income analysis, fiscal policy, money and monetary policy, the commercial banking system, and the Federal Reserve System.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1020 or MA 1030 or MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1135(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

Emphasizes the role of accounting information within a firm. Topics include budgeting, responsibility accounting, cost allocations, cost behavior, decision models, capital budgeting, and an introduction to product costing in manufacturing and service sector firms.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): ACC 2000

Study of contemporary global issues, their origins, impacts, and solutions through the thematic and comparative exploration of worldview and culture, population, globalization, development, politics and global governance, environment, and sustainability. Emphasis on global literacy and information literacy.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Focuses on the theory and application of the information-systems discipline within an organizational context, and identifies the roles of management, users, and information systems professionals. Covers the use of information systems and implications for decision support to improve business processes, and addresses the ethical, legal, and social issues of IT.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Stresses development of quantitative decision and analysis skills to solve problems with cases, exercises, simulations, and mathematical modeling. Topics include regression analysis, decision analysis, stochastic environments, data sources and errors, utility theory risk preference, linear programming, and simulation analysis.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): BUS 2100 or MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3720

Covers concepts of human relations and organizational behavior through the study of people's behavior at work. Develop understanding, attitudes, and skills leading to increased personal effectiveness.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Introduction to the principles of finance. Topics include financial mathematics, the capital investment decision, financial assets valuation, and the risk-return relationship

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): ACC 2000 and (MA 1020 or MA 1030 or MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 2160 or ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540)

Develops an entrepreneurial mindset and a personal toolkit of methods and practices that enables students to create and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities, marshal resources, and engage in entrepreneurial teams driven by creativity, leadership, smart action, and innovation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Provides an introduction to the collection, processing, and communication of business data to inform business decisions. Some topics include: finding reliable and trustworthy data sources, collecting data, cleaning and transforming date, and basic descriptive statistics. The course introduces industry leading data processing and statistical tools.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): BUS 2300

Develops individual and group problem-solving skills using active, hands-on learning. Emphasizes problem identification and problem solution under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty. Stresses creativity, interpersonal skills and skill assessment, communication, group process and teamwork, and action planning.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

The concepts, skills, and attitudes critical for identifying and evaluating business opportunities and developing these opportunities into entrepreneurial ventures. Topics emphasize understanding of the discipline of innovation and method of launching new ventures.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
• Pre-Requisite(s): MGT 3800

The various stages in a project life cycle will be covered and include initiation, planning, execution, and closeout. Basic tools such as the Project Charter, Network Diagrams Gantt, and budgeting will be covered. Basics of MS Project are included.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): BUS 2100 or CEE 3710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or EE 3180 or BE 2110 or MA 2710 or PSY 2720

Introduction to international economics, including balance of payments, accounting, foreign exchange markets, international trade theory, barriers to trade, trade and development, regional economic integration, and current U.S. international economic issues.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Pre-Requisite(s): EC 2001 and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Addresses the complexities and challenges faced by companies operating in an increasingly globalized world. Focuses on political, legal, ethical, cultural, economic issues, and on the entry, growth and knowledge management strategies of developed and developing country firms.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

Introduces disruptive innovation concepts and provides occasions for their application to timely and relevant cases. Provides an understanding of technology management and innovation processes as they occur inside and outside of organizations.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

Studies organizational theory with an emphasis on managing change in organizations. Examines forces for change in the external environment, methods for managing change (design and implementation), the impact of change on people, and leaders as agents of change. Case studies and student projects prepare the student to manage change in organizations.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): MGT 3000 or BA 5700

Covers principles of intellectual property laws, addressing managerial and policy issues in copyright, trademark, trade secret, and patents. Readings and discussions also cover how these property and legal systems impact the balance between property exclusivity, technological innovation and public access.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Fundamental principles of operations and supply chain management; includes strategic importance and relevant interrelated concepts and tools in product/process design, work systems, forecasting, inventory and materials management, just-in-time, scheduling, and capacity management.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1135 or MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121) and (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or MA 3720 or EET 2010 or BUS 2100 or CEE 3710)

Frameworks, tools, and methods for commercializing novel technologies from lab bench to marketplace. Topics include opportunity evaluation, discovery-driven planning, legal and ethical implications. Provides a hands-on approach for students to commercialize technologies developed at research units.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): MGT 4600

Examines methods that organizations use to meet organizational goals through influencing worker attitudes, behaviors, and performance. Topics include recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, and compensation.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): MGT 3000

A capstone course focusing on managing from a strategic perspective for gaining advantages in competitive and dynamic environments, emphasizing understanding of industry, business models, growth strategies, and managing business portfolios. Integrates knowledge from finance, marketing, and organizational behavior.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Business; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
• Pre-Requisite(s): MIS 2000 and FIN 3000 and OSM 3000 and MGT 3000 and MKT 3000 and BUS 2300

The primary emphasis is on traditional and contemporary product costing techniques, cost allocation practices, and basic cost-management issues. Topics include process costing, standard costing, activity-based costing, backflush costing, cost allocation issues, balanced scorecard, strategic profitability analysis, and the role of accounting in contemporary management practices.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): ACC 2100

A practical approach to business problem solving. Requires a report on work activity upon completion of the internship.

• Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 5
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Business

Economic analysis of market power and industry structure. Topics include the goals of public policy toward business, antitrust policy, economic regulation, public enterprise, and social regulation of health, safety, and the environment.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Pre-Requisite(s): EC 2001 and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Covers principles of intellectual property laws, addressing managerial and policy issues in copyright, trademark, trade secret, and patents. Readings and discussions also cover how these property and legal systems impact the balance between property exclusivity, technological innovation and public access.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)

Examines additional management topics and issues in greater depth. A single offering of this course will concentrate on one or two topics which vary.

• Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
• Pre-Requisite(s): MGT 3000

Focuses on data-driven consumer insights for marketing decision-making. Topics include scientific research methodology, survey research, social media data-analysis, multivariate data analysis, information visualization, and report writing and presentations.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710 or BUS 2100) and MKT 3000

Emphasis is on B2B (Business to Business) marketing strategy. Topics include business marketing programs, buying center management, product offering using 3D printer, B2B case study, market trend analysis, and inter-firm relationship strategies.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Pre-Requisite(s): MKT 3000

An introduction to supply chain management to gain a perspective on integration and coordination issues. Topics include strategy, network design, facility design, sourcing, logistics, forecasting, inventory, relationship management, and global and sustainable supply chain management.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): OSM 3000(C)

A project-oriented business development class focused on real-life and advanced applications of project management techniques. Students participate in a competition, prepare for the PMI CAPM exam, and may sit for the exam to obtain certification.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
• Pre-Requisite(s): OSM 3200 or ENG 4300 or OSM 4300

Examines the fundamental principles of marketing in the six stages of product life cycle (opportunity identification, product development, introduction, growth, maturity, and decline).

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior

The focus of this course is on ethical considerations in the engineering design and implementation process. Basic ethical analysis tools will be explored through various exercises. Students will analyze and present life engineering ethics case studies.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
• Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1101

if you have an idea that you believe addresses a need and could lead to commercialization, this course will help you to explore the path from idea to market through customer development, value assessment, business model planning, and execution.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior

An orientation for students to their specific enterprise. Covers enterprise specific topics but should also include organizational structure; past, present and future projects and their results.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Second-year students are responsible for achieving some prescribed objectives, as defined by their Enterprise team.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Second- year students are responsible for achieving some prescribed objectives, as defined by their Enterprise team.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Third-year students will practice designing approaches to solve problems and develop procedures to achieve specified project objectives.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Third-year students practice designing approaches to solve problems and develop procedures to achieve specified project objectives.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world projects or problems of significance to industry, government and communities. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives and planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading teams to accomplish project goals. This course is for students who are not participating in Enterprise to fulfill their capstone requirements.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world projects or problems of significance to industry, government and communities. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives and planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading teams to accomplish project goals. This course is for students who are not participating in Enterprise to fulfill their capstone requirements.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

Course intended for students who have completed all project courses in Enterprise and who wish to continue with the program through graduation.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 2
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
• Pre-Requisite(s): ENT 3950 and ENT 3960 and (ENT 4950 and ENT 4960) or (ENT 4900 and ENT 4910)