This course aims to develop knowledgeable and effective users of information technology in aviation and aerospace management occupations. A combination of technical and managerial material is presented. The material presented is necessary to achieve an understanding of the operations and strategic uses of management information systems within the aviation industry. Emphasis is placed on the use of computers as an information processor, decision tool, and as a means of linking management more closely to the organization. In addition, topics relating to the management of information resources are presented. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business Foundation courses, and/or permission of the Graduate Program Chair.
MBAA 607 Human Resource Development
This course emphasizes the integration of the individual into the organization by studying the current and fundamental issues in organization theory and organizational behavior as they relate to the individual. The effectiveness of the individual in the organization is examined in terms of personal traits such as communicative abilities, leadership style and potential, and beliefs about organizational ethics and social responsibility. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Business Foundation courses, and/or permission of the Graduate Program Chair.
MGMT 524 Management Science
3 Credits, In this course, students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the application of management science processes and models used in decision-making in management. Techniques include decision theory, queuing theory, forecasting models, inventory theory, linear and integer programming, transportation and assignment models, and network models including project management calculations (time and cost) using PERT and CPM. Computer techniques are used to solve problems and to communicate the results in a clear and understandable fashion. Emphasis is placed on using quantitatively based analytical methodologies, interpreting quantitative results, and communicating conclusions. Successful completion of college level algebra and statistics is required for this course.
MGMT 532 Philosophy, Principles, and Practices in Management of Quality
MGMT 533 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Bases of Management Practices
3 Credits, The emphasis in this course is on managerial decision-making and sound management practice based on knowledge of legal, ethical, and regulatory fundamentals. Liability, contract, and labor law constraints as well as cultural and ethical foundations of management practice are included in the topics addressed. Regulatory controls and constraints on managerial decision making in areas such as occupational and environmental safety and discrimination in the workplace are included, as are other safety and security issues of which the manager should have knowledge.
MGMT 534 Anatomy of Work Organizations
3 Credits, In this course the student has the opportunity to gain and expand knowledge concerning how organizations carry out work. Included in the course are elements of organizational theory, organizational structure, and organizational planning. Topics address advantages and disadvantages of structural types, locus of power and locus of authority issues, and formal and informal networks. Also included are issues such as conflict resolution, change management, formal and informal work relationships.
MGMT 535 Theory and Application of Managerial Communications
3 Credits, This course is designed to explore the role of communication in managing contemporary organizations and to provide a broad survey of the theoretical, organizational, behavioral, and technical aspects of communications. An emphasis is placed on the application of theory to practice, which is intended to develop students’ managerial and strategic communication skills so that they may grasp not only how, but also what, why, when, and by what means managers effectively communicate. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of why good communication skills are important in business, how communication today is affected by technology, why effective communication can be difficult, how communication is used in teams, and what issues exist in overcoming intercultural communication barriers.
MGMT 633 Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting And Control of Managers
3 Credits, This course offers the student experience in a practical study that links accounting and financial control principles and practices in a systems approach to management of complex business operations. In this course the generation and effective use of accounting information to optimize the financial goals of a business in a competitive business environment requiring timely decisions about product development, production, marketing and capital budgeting are emphasized. Course topics include standard accounting methods, financial reports and ratios, real-time financial control methods, cash flow, critical resource management, and the impact of variability on uncertainty and risk. Methods for financial control include cost accounting approaches, pricing, job-order and flow cost measurements, and the use of modern computer systems for accounting and production management. Presented in this course is a working understanding of the complex accounting methods and reports required for regulatory purposes. The student will also gain knowledge of the principles and practices employed in financial planning and control at the managerial level.
MGMT 652 Concepts and Practices of Project Management
3 Credits, In this course the student has the opportunity to learn the techniques and principles related to project management, following the national standards for project management. The content of this course includes and extends the body of knowledge elements required for completion of the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification by the project Management Institute.
MGMT 653 Labor Issues in an Industrial Environment
3 Credits, In this course, the student conducts a comprehensive study of labor issues that are germane to both the industrial and the aviation environment. The course concentration includes the current issues affecting contemporary labor relations, the evolution of private and public sector bargaining practices, and the contract negotiation process. Specific areas analyzed include the historical evolution of the American union movement, union structure and government, congressional
legislation and executive orders, the representative election process, contract administration, grievance procedures, mediation and arbitration, and conflict resolution. The strategic impact the labor movement has had on American industry is analyzed from both the employer and the employee perspective.
MGMT 671 Entrepreneurship and Leadership
3 Credits, In this course, students explore the roles and interrelationships of leadership and entrepreneurship in successful enterprises in a global environment. The primary focus is on analyzing the leadership skills and entrepreneurship that enhance organizational success. Topics to be explored are the approaches and models of leadership, entrepreneurship, organization change, implementing an entrepreneurial strategy inside existing organizations, product innovation and technology, and developing new ventures. In addition, students gain insight to the important elements required for a supportive environment needed to sustain the corporate entrepreneurship process. Lastly, the entrepreneurship orientation of organizations for the future is discussed.
MGMT 672 Planning and Execution of Strategy
3 Credits, In this course, the student addresses the integration of all management aspects of business with the cultural, ethical, and regulatory environments to form comprehensive, workable strategies for success. Multinational and international factors and differences related to enterprise success are emphasized.
