Management Joe Stauffer, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Coordinator of Management Dr. Stauffer received a Ph.D. in management from the University of Oklahoma. He has an undergraduate degree in production/operations management and an M.B.A from Western Illinois University. He holds an M.A. in human resource management/industrial relations from the University of Iowa, where he also studied applied statistics and measurement at the Lindquist Center. His specialty is in employment testing and EEO. He has published in such journals as Psychometrika, the Journal of Applied Psychology, Psychological Methods, and Educational and Psychological Measurement. Administered by the College of Business and Engineering, the primary goal of the Management program is to give students an understanding of the nature and capabilities of people working in organizations. Faculty and business leaders believe an understanding of management theory and research provides the foundation for effective application and practice in the business environment. This foundation prepares students for careers in management such as administrators, executives, human resource managers, management consultants or entrepreneurs. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management degree receive a broadly based general business education. Broad preparation assists graduates in preparing to meet the diverse challenges of personal as well as professional life. Degree Requirements The minimum total credits required for a BBA in Management is 120. General Education 47 Credits Complete the requirements shown in the General Education Requirements section of this catalog. Include the following specified courses: Mathematics MATH 2412 or 1324 and MATH 1325 or 2413 Social Science PSYC 1301 & SOCI 1301 University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 356
Computer Use Management majors obtain skills in using computers in problem-solving in COSC 1335 (BCIS 1305 or 1405), a required lower division course. MNGT 3333, includes further development of these skills and application in a business context in preparation for their use in other upper division business courses. Lower Level Business Courses 18 Credits Complete the requirements shown in the Lower Level Business Courses section of this catalog. Upper Level Business Common Core Courses 27 Credits Complete the requirements shown in the Business Common Course Requirements section of the catalog. Other Required Upper Level Courses MNGT 3312 Human Resource Management 3 MNGT 3330 Organizational Behavior 3 MNGT 3370 Business and Ethics 3 Approved MNGT electives totaling 9 credit hours 9 Approved Business electives totaling 9 credit hours 9 A minor in Management consists of a total of 18 credit hours. Required Courses for Management Minor MNGT 3310 Management Concepts and Organizational Theory Management Minor MNGT 3311 Business Communications 3 MNGT 3312 Human Resource Management 3 MNGT 3370 Business and Ethics 3 MNGT 3330 Organizational Behavior 3 3 additional approved hours of MNGT other than MNGT 4375 3 27 Credits 3 18 credits Additional Requirements for All Management Majors All management majors must earn sufficient course credit to meet the requirement of a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. Course Listing MNGT 2342 Principles of Statistics (3) The course is an introduction to the principles of statistics and their application to problems in business and economics. Topics include the basics of probability theory, descriptive statistics, sampling methods, statistical estimation, hypothesis testing, and time series analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 1324 and COSC 1335. FS MNGT 3307 Project Management (3) Meet project constraints of money, time, and resources along with problems that can and do occur without undue risk or stress. Crosslisted with IEC 3307. University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 357
MNGT 3309 Energy Management (3) Exploration of basic issues in energy management with some focus on marketing, finance, human resources, and accounting issues in energy businesses. The course also provides basic insights into the history of the energy industry and strategic thrust areas for future growth. Prerequisites: junior standing. MNGT 3310 Management Concepts and Organizational Theory (3) Fundamental concepts of management including principles of administration, modern organization theory, goal-setting, leadership and decision-making. FS MNGT 3311 Business Communications (3) This is an introduction to the basic interpersonal communication process through appropriate communications technology with applications for business organizations. It is a systems approach to planning, researching, organizing, composing, editing, and revising reports and other business-related communications. Oral presentations are required. Business communication ethics are explored. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Freshman English, computer literacy in word processing and graphics. FS MNGT 3312 Human Resource Management (3) This is a study of principles and practices in human resource management systems including such topics as recruiting, selection, training and development compensation, health and safety, employee and labor relations, human resource research information systems, and workforce planning. Prerequisite: MNGT 3310. FS MNGT 3315 Developing Management Skills (3) Developing Management Skills is designed to provide students with fundamental management and leadership skills that are needed for personal and managerial effectiveness. Topics that will be discussed include developing self-awareness, managing stress, solving problems analytically and creatively, communicating effective, gaining power and influence, motivating others, managing conflict, empowering and delegating, building effective teams, and leading positive change. Prerequisite: MNGT 3310. MNGT 3318 Small Business Management (3) This is a study of the special circumstances surrounding starting and operating a small business. Specific attention is given to understanding the uniqueness of the small business owner. F MNGT 3324 Business and the Law (3) This survey course covers the source of law and courts and introduces tort law along with the historical, economic, political, and ethical bases of contracts. The course includes ethical considerations in business and the impact of regulatory and administrative law on business. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. FS MNGT 3330 Organizational Behavior (3) This is a study of human behavior in organizations, motivation, interpersonal communication and behavior, group behavior, leadership, power, organizational culture, change, and development; job satisfaction; social structure and processes; informal organization; ethical concepts; international organizational behavior issues; organizational theory. Prerequisite: MNGT 3310. FS University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 358
MNGT 3333 Information System Fundamentals (3) Introduction to the organizational and managerial foundations of information systems. The role of information systems in enhancing business processes and management decision making is emphasized. Students experience use of business application software in problem solving. Prerequisites: COSC 1335 (BCIS 1305 or 1405). Crosslisted with ACCT 3333. FS MNGT 3340 Production Operations Management (3) This course examines the planning, design, execution, and coordination of all activities that create goods or provide services. It addresses how upper level management can improve decision-making in both the manufacturing and service sectors. The course introduces productivity, competitiveness, and strategy; decision-making; quality management; product and service design; process selection and capacity planning; linear programming; facility layout; location planning and analysis; the transportation model; project management; design of work systems; and learning curves. Prerequisites: MNGT 2342. FS MNGT 3350 Supply Chain Management (3) Satisfy customer needs by reducing the time required to design, process, and deliver products. Use appropriate transportation, warehousing, and logistics to lower costs. Prerequisite: COSC 1335 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Crosslisted with ITEC 3350. MNGT 3370 Business and Ethics (3) This is a study of the impact of societal influences and ethical consideration on business decision-making. Special attention is given to professional ethics and the role of certified public accountants in society. Prerequisite: MNGT 3310. FS MNGT 3380 Managing Technology (3) Study of the functions of a manager in technological and engineering oriented organizations. Crosslisted with ITEC 3380. MNGT 4309 Landman Principles (3) The course provides an overview of the landman s role in the oil and gas industry and helps develop primary skills that may be used by a future landman. MNGT 4320 International Management (3) This is a study of administrative philosophies, policies, and practices of international business organizations. The nature of management processes and activities is examined in terms of different social, cultural, political, and economic environments. Prerequisite: MNGT 3310. MNGT 4324 Energy Law (3) This course is an upper level business law elective and will focus on the legal concepts involving ownership, exploration and development of natural resources, particularly oil, gas, and wind. Prerequisites: MNGT 3310 and MNGT 3324. MNGT 4325 Environmental Law & Regulation in the Energy Industry (3) This course focuses on water regulation and protection, conservation of natural resources, jurisdiction, and regulatory authority of federal and state administrative agencies, and current trends in natural resource protection and management. Examination of these topics from the perspective of firms in the energy industry. Prerequisite: MNGT 3324. University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 359
MNGT 4326 Real Property Law (3) General law of real property; historical development, acquisition of title to personal property, estates in land, landlord, and tenant relations, easements, deeds, mortgages, adverse possession, wills, and trusts. Prerequisite: MNGT 3324. MNGT 4330 Entrepreneurial Leadership (3) This course is intended to draw upon the experiences of local entrepreneurs regarding their leadership experiences while self-venturing. Maximum participation from these local entrepreneurs in the classroom will be utilized to enhance class discussion of the role of change agents in our economy. Prerequisites: MNGT 3310 and 2 additional upperlevel courses in any business discipline. MNGT 4340 Operations Analysis and Control (3) This is a study of the operations and control of manufacturing or service entities. It follows Production Operations Management (MNGT 3340). Principal topics are aggregate planning, inventory management, material requirements planning, just-in-time systems, supply chain management, operations scheduling, project management, and quality control. The case-studies approach is used to examine much of the material and includes oral presentations, critiques, and written reports. Prerequisite: MNGT 3340. MNGT 4350 Negotiation (3) This course will focus on skills necessary for business owners and managers to effectively resolve conflicts and controversies associated with organizations. The course will also examine the differences among negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, and the students will learn which method is most suitable for a given circumstance. Students will identify underlying issues giving rise to conflict and how to resolve them in an ethical manner. MNGT 4355 Employment and Labor Law (3) An analysis of historical and contemporary laws in the United States that affect the human resource management function. Integration of employment and labor laws with social and economic forces shaping the current diverse management-labor environment. Prerequisites: MNGT 3310, MNGT 3312, and MNGT 3324. MNGT 4375 Strategic Management (3) This is the capstone course of the business administration degree. Based on environmental analysis, the formulation and implementation of strategic decisions within the organization are addressed. Emphasis is placed on integration of decisions at the functional areas. A supplemental fee is required for this course. Prerequisites: taken during last 12 hours of the BBA program and must have completed all business core courses except ACCT/MNGT 3333 and the Economics Elective. FS MNGT 4380 Total Quality Management (3) This course covers the principles of quality management to include basic probability and statistics concepts, control charts for attributes and variables, sampling plans, quality audits and cost. Crosslisted: with ITEC 4380. MNGT 4389 Selected Topics in Management (3) These are undergraduate courses which will be offered only once or will be offered infrequently or which are being developed before a regular listing in the catalog. Prerequisite varies. University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 360
MNGT 4391 Contract Study in Management (3) An individual independent study course or research project that addresses a topic not offered in the curriculum. Prerequisite varies. MNGT 4392 Internship (3) A supervised field experience as a management professional that enables the student to explore career options. Internship must involve work that is substantially management in nature with job responsibilities similar to those that a full-time employee would face. May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisites: MNGT 3310, and 9 additional hours of upper-level management; minimum GPA of 2.5 overall and 2.75 in major; and permission of academic advisor and faculty internship advisor. University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 361
Suggested Courses By Semester: BBA in Management Freshman Year ENGL 1301 3 ENGL 1302 3 MATH 2412 4 MATH 1325 3 COMM 1315 3 HIST 1302 3 HIST 1301 3 Visual/Performing Art 3 Lab Science 4 Lab Science 4 Total Hours 16 16 Sophomore Year ACCT 2301 3 ACCT 2302 3 COSC 1335 3 ECON 2302 3 ECON 2301 3 PLSC 2306 3 PLSC 2305 3 MNGT 2342 3 PSYC 1301 3 SOCI 1301 3 Total Hours 15 15 Junior Year MNGT 3311 3 ACCT 3333 3 MNGT 3310 3 MNGT Elective 3 MRKT 3300 3 MNGT 3312 3 English Literature 3 MNGT 3340 3 FINA 3320 3 MNGT 3324 3 Total Hours 15 15 Senior Year MNGT 3330 3 MNGT 4375 3 MNGT Elective 3 MNGT Elective 3 MNGT 3370 3 Business Elective 3 Business Elective 3 Business Elective 3 ECON Elective 3 Elective 1 Total Hours 15 13 University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 362