Spring 2008 Teaching Schedule
Course Descriptions
MHR 290 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Modern Business U 5
Assesses innovation and entrepreneurship in the evolution and current
understanding of business. Examines theoretical foundations, characteristics of
entrepreneurs, and role of personal creativity in entrepreneurship. Au Qtr. 2
2.5-hr cl.
MHR 390 The Spirit of Personal Enterprise U 1
Introduces
concepts, experiences, strategies and proven processes related to personal
enterprise - entrepreneurship. Unlocks mysteries surrounding how entrepreneurs
create opportunities and generate wealth through enterprising activities. Sp
Qtr. 1 1-hr cl.
MHR 400 Foundations of Management and Human Resources U 4
Survey of topics in management and human resources for non-business
students. The material includes a discussion of organizational behavior, human
resource management and labor markets. sample
syllabus
MHR 490 New Venture Creation U 4
Examines the creation of
businesses in the face of uncertainty. Analyzes market opportunities,
entrepreneurial strategies, innovative business concepts, business plans and
financing new ventures. Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Econ 200 or AED Econ
200.
MHR 493 Individual Studies U 1-10
Individual study projects in
selected areas in management and human resources. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq:
Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a max. of 20 cr hrs.
MHR 494 Group Studies U 1-10
Group study projects in selected
areas in management and human resources. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written
permission of instructor. Repeatable to a max. of 20 cr hrs.
BA 499 Business Skills and Environment l U 4
Introduction to
the environment of business and development of skills preparatory to the
multi-disciplinary upper division curriculum in business. Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr
cl. H499(honors) maybe available to students enrolled in an honors program or by
permission of depart mentor instructor. Prereq: Soph standing in the Fisher
College of Business. Open only to students enrolled in the College of Business.
To be taken during the quarter of admission to the College of Business. sample
syllabus---summer07
MHR 500 Introduction to Administrative Problems U 3
Introduction to techniques of management and supervision and to the
conceptual frameworks and research underlying them; methods of improving
individual and organizational efficiency and effectiveness; cases and exercises.
Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3cl. Not open to students with credit for 701. Credit for this
course will not count toward a BS degree in business administration.
BA 503 Undergraduate Speaker Series U 1
Business enrichment
speaker series open to sophomore business majors. Business and community leaders
will share personal and professional life stories. Participation will be
encouraged. Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Open to sophomores in the Fisher College of
Business. This course is graded S/U.
BA 555 Introduction to International Business U 4
Basic
coverage of world trade and investment problems, and introduction to
multinational corporation strategies and the various types of environments in
which they do business. Su,Au,Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. H555 (honors) may be
available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of
department or instructor. Prereq: Econ 201 or 400. H555: Open only to students
in the Honors Business Administration cohort Program. sample syllabus
MHR 590 Leading High Performance Ventures U 4
Explores key
managerial practices for leading successful growing businesses. Examines issues
in human resources management, business law, financial management, competitive
strategy and organizational design. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Econ 200 or AED
Econ 200 or equiv.
MHR 651 Human Resource Management in a Market Economy U 4
Application of economic theory to organizations and labor markets; emphasis
on the role of labor market analysis in human resource decision-making. Au, Sp
Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Econ 200 and 201 or permission of instructor. sample
syllabus
MHR 652 Employee Benefits U G 4
Analyzes private and public
benefits offered to employees including healthcare, pensions, leave unemployment
insurance and Workers Compensation; examines alternatives for administering
employer benefit plans. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701or 400; or permission of
instructor.
MHR 653 Human Resource Practices and the Law U 4
Review of
federal laws and administrative bodies regulating employee management in the
workplace; emphasis on gaining practical skills for managing human resource
issues legally. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701 or 400; or permission of
instructor.
BA 657 Establishing Import-Export Firms U 4
Designed to teach
students how to get an export business started, how to compete in a global
market and how to expand the business globally. 2 2-hr cl. H657 (honors) may be
available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of
department or instructor. Prereq: 4th yr standing; must be enrolled in BUS in
any of the honors programs. Not open to students with credit for Bus-MHR 694H.
MHR 660 Managing Human Resources U 4
Overview of human
resource skills for non-HR managers; emphasis on practices and techniques for
hiring, developing, compensating, and appraising employees. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs.
2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Econ 200 or equiv. sample
syllabus
BA 689 Professional Experience in Business U 0
Students
complete a co-op or internship assignment in private industry or for a
government agency; assignment is supervised by the employer and monitored and
evaluated by the Professional Experience Program. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr.
Prereq: Permission of the Director of Professional Experience Program.
Repeatable. This course is graded S/U.
BA 693 Individual Studies U G 1-6
Individual study projects in
selected interdisciplinary topics in business administration. Su, Au, Wi, Sp
Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr
hrs. This course is graded S/U.
BA 694^ Group Studies
Group study projects in selected
interdisciplinary topics in business administration. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs.
Prereq: Written permission of instructor.
MHR 701 Managing Individuals in Organizations:
Organizational Behavior & Human Resources U 5
Principles for
managing the performance of individuals and groups in organizations;
introduction to organizational behavior theory and its application to staffing,
training, compensation, and appraisal. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. H701
(honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by
permission of department or instructor. Prereq: Jr standing. Not open to
students with credit for 400. H701: Open only to students in the Honors Business
Administration cohort Program. sample
syllabus
MHR 703 Human Resource Training and Development U 4
Introduction to concepts and organization practices associated with
designing, implementing, and evaluating different types of employee training and
development programs. Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701, Bus-Mgt 330, and Bus
Adm 499; or permission of instructor.sample
syllabus
MHR 704 Concepts and Competencies for Managing People U 4
Application of concepts for managing oneself and others in real work
situations; includes practice of behavioral skills such as delegation,
persuasion and performance feedback. Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701 or 400;
or permission of instructor.sample
syllabus
BA 750 Resolving Social Conflict G 4
A multidisciplinary
examination of social conflict, its dynamics, and its negotiated and consensual
resolution; offers a broad-based framework for diagnosing and managing conflict;
applied to legal, environmental, organizational, and geopolitical conflict. Au
Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed
in City and Regional Planning and Natural Resources.
MHR 756 Staffing Organizations U 4
Introduction to the
scientific, legal, and administrative issues associated with the recruitment,
hiring, and placement of individuals by organizations. Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
Prereq: 653, 701, Bus-Mgt 330, and Bus Adm 499; or permission of instructor.sample
syllabus
MHR 761 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining U 4
Examination of basic aspects of labor relations and collective bargaining
including labor history, labor law, union structure and governance,
labor-management bargaining, and contract administration. Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
Prereq: Jr standing.
MHR 762 Compensation Administration U 4
Provides a
comprehensive framework and state-of-the art tools for designing compensation
systems via assessment of organizational needs, internal and external equity and
compensation administration. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701, Bus-Mgt 330, and
Bus Adm 499; or permission of instructor.
MHR 763 Employment Relationships around the World U G 4
Overview and comparison of employment practices and labor-management
relations in other industrialized countries including Europe, East Asia, Central
and South America, and Canada. Au, Wi Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing,
Bus-Mgt 330, and Bus Adm 499; or permission of instructor.
MHR 764 Negotiation and Conflict Management U 4
Introduction
to the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, the dynamics of interpersonal
and intergroup conflict and its resolution; emphasis on analyzing bargaining and
conflict relationships. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701 or 400; or permission of
instructor
MHR 765 International Human Resource Management U 4
Examination of the human resource challenges that emerge in multi-national
organizations; emphasis on issues to be considered when preparing oneself and
others for international assignments. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701, Bus-Mgt 330, and
Bus Adm 499; or permission of instructor. sample
syllabus
MHR 769 Strategic Human Resource Management U 4
Examination of
a strategic perspective for managing employees that emphasizes the use of
ethical practices and evaluates how practices fit together and with
organizational objectives. Su Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701 or 400; or permission
of instructor. sample
syllabus
MHR H783 Honors Research U 1-5
Special topics research in
management and human resources; research evaluated through papers, thesis,
and/or special examinations. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Jr or sr standing
in Business, 3.40 CPHR, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of
15 cr hrs. This course is Progress ("P") graded.
BA 790 Teaching Business Students G 3
Preparation for business
instruction at the undergraduate level; focuses on development of college
business teachers through practice-centered inquiry. Su Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Ph.D.
student enrolled in College of Business. Limited to 20 students.
MHR 795 Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship: managing creativity
and growth in the new or emerging firm. 2-hr cl.
MHR 796 Analysis and Evaluation of New Enterprise U 4
Practicum course providing students with the opportunity to apply business
concepts in problem situations in new enterprises. 1 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 795.
BA 798 International Business Policy and Strategy U G 4
Analysis and simulation of major policy decisions in the context of
international business; emphasis on consideration of international business. Sp
Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Approved application for BSBA in international business,
Bus Adm 555, Bus-Fin 725, and Bus-M&L 757; or written permission of
instructor.
BA 799 Business Policy U G 4
Analysis of policy/strategy
management issues in the context of entire firms and their industries, using
professional tools and concepts helpful in strategy formulation and
implementation. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. H799 (honors) may be available
to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or
instructor. Prereq: Bus-Fin 510 and 620, Bus-Mgt 630, Bus-M&L 650, Bus-MHR
701, and registration for final qtr BSBA program prior to graduation, others by
permission of instructor. H799: Open only to students in the Honors Business
Administration cohort Program. First class attendance required.sample
syllabus
MHR 800 Introduction to Administrative Behavior G 4
Introduction to behavioral concepts of concern to management; individual,
group and organizational behavior. 2 1.5-hr cl. Not open to students with credit
for Bus-MHR 701 or structured MBA
MHR 801 Self-Management, Professional Development & Career Success
G 4
Uses behavior modeling techniques to teach students a variety of
interpersonal skills needed by generalist managers. 1 4-hr cl.
MGT 801 Quantitative Methods in Business
Derivation and
application of analytical, mathematical, and statistical techniques to the
solution of recurring management problems. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Stat 133 or
equiv or permission of instructor.
MGT 801.01 Business Data Modeling I G 4
Introduction to
quantitative management techniques for first year Masters in Labor and Human
Resource candidates. Au Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in MLHR or
permission of instructor.
MHR 802 Managerial Negotiations G 4
Exploration of the major
concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the
dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflicts and their resolution. Wi, Sp
Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl.sample
syllabus
MHR 803 Organization Theory and Design G 4
An examination of
the theories and practices involved in the design of formal organizations. 2
1.5-hr cl. Not open to students in structured MBA.
MHR 804 Producing Change in Organizations G 4
Study of
requirements to produce and manage change in organizations. Sp Qtr. 1 4-hr cl.
MHR 805 Career Development G 4
Study of career development
within organizations and organizational perspectives. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 800 or
860 or MBA 820 or permission of instructor.
MBA 805 Business Solution Teams I G 4
Two quarter sequence
course that engages teams of MBA students in solution of business problems for
real world companies who serve as clients. Au, Wi Qtrs. 2-hr cl. Prereq:
Completion of MBA core courses and enrollment in structured MBA or evening MBA
program. This course is Progress ("P") graded. Credit will be awarded upon
completion of 806.sample syllabus
MBA 806 Business Solution Teams II G 4
Two quarter sequence
course that engages teams of MBA or evening MBA students in solution of business
problems for real world companies who serve as clients. Continuation of 805. Wi,
Sp Qtrs. 2-hr cl. Prereq: Completion of MBA core courses and enrollment in
structured MBA program. This course is Progress ("P") graded.sample syllabus
MHR 806 Management and Individual Behavior G 4
A focus on the
manager's role in dealing with individuals and work teams. Other topics include:
work design, communications, leadership and motivation. Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl.
Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to MBA and PT MBA
MHR 807 Organization Development and Change for Human Resources G
4
A practical and pragmatic investigation into the conduct of change in
organizations in order to improve organization performance. Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl.
Prereq: Grad standing.
MHR 808 Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Development G 4
Analyzes mechanisms underlying the creation and destruction of value in
M&A by studying issues such as: drivers of M&A, value creation
strategies, valuation and integration. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: MBA 980.sample syllabus
MBA 808 International Field Study: Emerging Markets G 4
Course
will expand global perspective of business; offer opportunity to apply skills in
an emerging market and explore growth strategies of international companies. Wi
Qtr. 2 2-hr cl plus spring break study abroad. Prereq: Permission of instructor
and completion of successful interview. Students must participate in field study
taken during spring break. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs. Full-time MBA's
given first priority.
MHR 809 Leading and Managing Change in Organizations G 4
The
course focuses on the issues and challenges of successfully leading and managing
organizational change. Although this course focuses on both the design and
implementation of change, the emphasis is primarily on successful
implementation. Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: MBA 860 or 861.
MHR 811 Human Resource Management Research Methods G 4
Examination of the concepts, methods, and tools needed to conduct and
evaluate research for effective Human Resources Management decision making. Wi
Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing.
MHR 815 Enhancing Written Communication G 2
Familiarize
students with tools and techniques for enhancing and improving written skills in
business settings; written projects cover leadership and management roles in
business. Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or permission of
instructor.Course
Syllabus
MHR 822 (Formerly 894.69) - Advanced Managerial Negotiations
The purpose of this course is to extend and enhance knowledge about, and
skills in negotiation processes in a managerial context. The course is designed
to provide a more intensive emphasis on negotiation dynamics and to enhance
personal negotiation effectiveness, and builds on MHR 802, Managerial
Negotiation. Prerequisite: MHR 802 or other formal training in negotiation
skills. If it is not a section of MHR 802, please contact the instructor.sample
syllabus
MHR 824 Buiding Professional Services G 4
Innovative ideas for
building professional service organizations; best practices; strategies; market
trends/service capabilities at product-centric companies; cultural issues facing
service businesses within product companies. Prerequisite: Open only to MBA
students or permission of instructor. Course
Syllabus
MHR 825 Entrepreneurship and Business Plan Development G 4
Provides student experiences in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial
concepts and provides the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills. Sp Qtr.
2 2-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or permission of instructor. Course
Syllabus
MHR 826 International Business Simulation G 4
Utilizes the
Super Tycoon Simulation to teach concepts of International Business. Wi Qtr. 2
2-hr cl. Prereq: Completion of MBA core courses.
MHR 827 The Globalization of Smaller Firms G 4
An
interdisciplinary course with international business as the core, the class will
be grounded in theory with an in depth investigation of a case study. Wi, Sp
Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Only open to MBA students or permission of instructor.
MHR 828 Understanding and Enhancing Leadership Capability G 4
Designed to improve the student's ability to lead and to increase the
student's capability to apply leadership theory and research. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
Prereq: MBA 860 or 861.
MHR 829 Insights into Executive Leadership G 1
Provides
participating students with a better understanding of the realities of
leadership in corporate environments. Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Open only to MBA
students or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr hrs. This
course is Progress ("P") graded. This course is graded S/U.sample
syllabus
MHR 831 Creativity Management G 1
How people, places,
practices foster creativity. Readings: academic, spiritual, confessional,
self-help literature on creativity, productivity, happiness, experience.
Assignments: daily writings and self-assesssments of personal creativity. Au, Wi
Qtrs. 2 hours 1 day/week over 2 quarters. Prereq: MBA or PT-MBA major or
permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr hrs. This course is
graded S/U. sample
syllabus
MHR 834 Mastery in Execution G 4
The ability to successfully
execute any project or assignment; attaining mastery in identifying, resolving
problems, gaining mastery in causing results in any condition/circumstance. Wi
Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Open only to PT MBA students or permission of instructor. Not
open to MBA.sample
syllabus
MHR 835 Enhancing Professional Interchange (EPI) G 4
Enhance
current levels of skills in professional business environment presentations.
Course covers: feedback, commentary, agreement, disagreement, change and the
opportunity for continued communication: interchange. Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Open
only to MBA students or permission of instructor. Course
Syllabus
MHR 836 Intopia: Applied Competitive Strategy G 4
Course
focuses on international operations business simulation INTOPIA and student's
companies operations in it. Each company must be well prepared to make and
execute decisions. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or permission of
instructor. sample
syllabus
MHR 838 Advanced Competitive Analysis G 4
Advanced Competitive
Analysis provides tools to identify, parse, and analyze the economic and market
data necessary to complete a comprehensive strategic analysis of business
competition. Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or permission of
instructor.sample
syllabus
MHR 839 Advanced Strategic Analysis G 4
A study of corporate
strategies, actions firms take to gain competitive advantages: strategies
studied will include vertical integration, strategic alliances, corporate
diversification, and mergers/acquisitions. Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Open only to MBA
students or permission of instructor.
MHR 840 Leadership Values and Decision Making G 4
How
technology strategy may lead to creation/persistence of competitive advantage.
In contrast to core strategy course, provides series of strategic frameworks for
managing high-tech businesses. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or
permission of instructor. sample
syllabus
MHR 841 Business and the Environment: Strategies for Sustainability G
4
Integrating the environment into business processes to improve company
competitive advantage. Environmental sustainability: includes operating
principles and establishing the business case for sustainable business
practices. Sp Qtr. 1 4-hr cl.
MHR 842 Advanced Topics in Leadership Effectiveness G 4
Course
will examine effective team performance and individual team member effectiveness
and what characterizes the most effective leaders. Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq:
Major MBA, PT-MBA, or permission of instructor. sample syllabus
MHR 845 Advanced Professional Interchange (API) G 4
This course
builds on the baseline skills developed in the Enhancing Professional
Interchange (EPI) course; presentations are improved and strategies are formed
for next steps. Sp Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or permission of
instructor.
MHR 846 Talent Management G 4
Overview of concepts, practices,
issues and learnings related to strategically managing talent to develop
organizational capability and meet strategic business goals and objectives. Wi
Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or permission of instructor.sample
syllabus
MHR 847 Strategy Implementation G 4
Building high performance
systems in a competitive global marketplace: strategic planning, resource
allocation, decision making, learning, performance management, leadership
development, relationship management, and strategic renewal. Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl.
Open only to MBA students or permission of instructor.
MBA 848 Technology Strategy and Innovation Management G 4
How
technology strategy may lead to creation/persistence of competitive advantage.
In contrast to core strategy course, provides series of strategic frameworks for
managing high-tech businesses. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or
permission of instructor. sample syllabus
MHR 850 Leadership and Competitive Analysis for Action G 4
Creation and maintenance and long term value for the organization. Sp Qtr.
Prereq: Enrollment in EMBA. Distance Learning course (Web taught).
MHR 851 Conceptual and Historical Foundations of Labor and Human
Resources I G 4
Appraisal of theories, principles, and concepts related
to macro labor and human resources. Au Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing.sample
syllabus
MHR 852 Conceptual and Historical Foundations of Labor and Human
Resources II G 4
Examination of micro labor human resources issues
including the role of the HR professional and the structure of the HR
department. Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: 851 or permission of instructor.sample
syllabus
MHR 853 Human Resource Information Systems G 4
Examination of
the practical and conceptual issues in the development, acquisition,
implementation and application of Human Resource Information Systems and other
data management techniques. Sp Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Bus-Mgt 801.01 or equiv,
or permission of instructor. sample
syllabus
MHR 854 Seminar in Human Resource Policy G 4
The employment
relationship from an economic perspective; economic analysis applied to
important managerial decisions involving the coordination and motivation of
organizational members. Sp Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. sample
syllabus
MHR 855 Employee Training and Development G 4
Study of
training processes including strategic training, needs assessment, transfer of
training, learning, training methods, evaluation and employee development; based
on theory, research and best practices. Sp Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad
standing. Not open to students with credit for 703. sample syllabus
BA 856 Introduction to Multinational Business G 4
Introduction
to the environment of international business and to the operations of the
multinational firm, including an understanding of the dimensions of
international trade and investment and their importance to the US economy and
business firms. Wi Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. arr. field research.
MHR 856 Staffing the Organization G 4
Examination of the
scientific, legal, and administrative issues associated with the recruitment,
selection, employment and retention of individuals by organizations. Au Qtr. 1
4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 756.sample
syllabus
BA 857 International Business Policy and Strategy G 4
Comprehensive study of policy and strategy formulation of firms in an
international context with simulated cross-cultural negotiations, and the
development of an international strategy for a local firm. Sp Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl.
Prereq: 555 or 856 or equiv.
MHR 858 International Human Resources G 4
Survey of human
resource management practices of selected countries. Economics, politics and
culture examined to understand the peculiarities of human resource management in
each situation. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of
instructor. sample
syllabus
MHR 859 Business Ethics G 4
Overview of moral issues in
business. Focuses on unethical theories and traditions bearing on these
activities. Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing.sample
syllabus
MHR 860 Organizational Behavior and Teamwork Skills G 4
An
overview of factors that influence individual work performance and techniques to
improve it; analytical frameworks for determining effectiveness of given
techniques in specific circumstances. Su, Au Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Enrollment
in structured MBA.
MHR 861 Seminar in Union Management Issues G 4
The objective
of this course is to acquaint the student with the process and procedures of
collective bargaining in the contemporary setting. The goal will be to provide
the studentwith a basic understanding of the "mechanics" of the labor-management
relationship and also to provide an exposure to contemporary eventsand issues
that serve to drive a dynamic qualityto labor management relationships. This
will be done through the examination of such issues as bargaining and conflict
resolution processes,grievance handling and arbitration,white-collar
unionism,productivity, quality of worklife, safety and health, and flextime.Su
Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 860 or equiv, or permission of instructor.
MHR 862 Seminar in Human Resource Management G 4
Special
topics in selecting, developing, retaining, motivating, utilizing, and
allocating human resources within complex organizations. Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl.
Prereq: Grad standing. sample
syllabus
MHR 863 Business Practices and the Human Resource Manager G 4
Introduction to business practices for the human resource practitioner. Au
Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing.
MHR 864 Labor Dispute Settlement G 4
Analysis of the
functional role of labor conflict in the industrial relations system; evaluation
of institutions for dispute resolution in the public and private sectors. 1 2-hr
cl. Prereq: 761 or 861.
MHR 865 Compensation Theory and Practice G 4
Introduction to
pay systems; including job evaluation, pay surveys, performance appraisals, and
benefits. Sp Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with
credit for 762. sample
syllabus
MHR 867 Statistical Analysis for Labor and HR Management II G 4
Second quarter of a sequence preparing students to analyze and use Human
Resource data in decision-making, focusing on hierarchical regression, moderated
regression, ANOVA with multiple independent variables, non-parametric analysis.
Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Prereq: Bus-Mgt 801.01or equiv or permission of instructor.
MHR 868 Contemporary Employment Practices and the Law G 4
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, The Equal Pay Act, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1967, and federal
affirmative action program are discussed. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 612 or
permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Bus-Fin 866.
Cross-listed in Business Administration: Finance.sample
syllabus
MHR 869 Strategic Management of Human Assets G 4
Acquaint
students with theory and research regarding teamwork and leadership, and apply
concepts to enhance understanding/build skills in team leadership, membership,
change and followership. Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or
permission of instructor.
MHR 890 Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization G 4
Focuses on proven techniques and business development strategies for
evaluating the commercial potential of leading technologies that have
significant new business development potential. Au Qtr. 1 4-hr cl.
MHR 891 Technology Ventures G 4
Course introduces technology
analysis, market research tools, legal analysis, operational analysis, team
issues, and financial analysis for commercial assessments of technologies from
Bus-MHR 890. Wi Qtr. 1 4-hr cl. Open only to MBA students or permission of
instructor.
BA 893 Individual Studies G 1-6
Individual study projects in
selected interdisciplinary topics in business administration. Su, Au, Wi, Sp
Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr
hrs. This course is graded S/U.
MHR 893 Individual Studies G 1-6
Individual study projects in
related areas in labor and human resources. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq:
Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. Bus-MHR major
253 limited to 4 hrs. Bus-MHR major 753 limited to 15 hrs. This course is graded
S/U.
BA 894^ Group Studies
Group study projects in selected
interdisciplinary topics in business administration. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs.
Prereq: Written permission of instructor.
MHR 894 Group Studies G
Special graduate studies in labor and
human resources. Su, Au,Wi,SpQtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable
to a maximum of 15cr hrs.
MHR 895 Seminar in Entrepreneurship
Lecture, discussion, and
case analysis on managing growth in the new or emerging firm. 2 cl.
MHR 911 Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods in BusinessG 5
Introduction to research design and methodology as it relatesto the study of
business and organizational phenomena. Au Qtrs.15-hrcl.
MHR 912^ Advanced Research Methods Seminars
Seminars in
advanced research design, methods, and analysis.
MHR 912.01 * Advanced Micro-Behavioral Research Methods G 5
Advanced evaluation of research design, methods, and analysis relevant to
micro-behavioral organizational theory. Sp Qtr. 1 5-hr cl. Prereq: 911 or
permission of instructor.
MHR 913^ Human Resource/Organizational Behavior Seminars
Seminars in human resource management and organizational behavior.
MHR 913.01 * Foundations of Human Resources/Organizational Behavior G
5
Discussions of theory and research that serve as a foundation for the
fields of human resources and organizational behavior. Au Qtr. 1 5-hr cl.
MHR 913.02 * Topics in Human Resources G 5
Discussions of
theory and research on human resource management. Wi Qtr. 1 5-hr cl. Prereq:
913.01 or permission of instructor.
MHR 913.03 * Topics in Organizational Behavior G 5
Discussions
of theory and research on organizational behavior. Sp Qtr. 1 5-hr cl. Prereq:
913.02 or permission of instructor .
MHR 914^ Advanced Human Resource/Organizational Behavior Seminars
Advanced seminars in human resource management and organizational behavior.
MHR 914.01 * Advanced Topics in Human Resources G 5
Advanced
discussions of theory and research on human resource management. Au Qtr. 1 5-hr
cl. Prereq: 913.03 or permission of instructor.
MHR 914.02 * Advanced Topics in Organizational Behavior G 5
Advanced discussions of theory and research on organizational behavior. Wi
Qtr. 1 5-hr cl. Prereq: 914.01 or permission of instructor.
MHR 915 Advanced Formal Organization Theory G 5
Theory and
research on the structural characteristics of formal organizations with
particular emphasis on the management of the organization as a dynamic system.
1 5-hr cl.
MHR 916 History of Macro-Organizational Behavior G 5
Development of theory, research, and thought in macro-organizational
behavior.Au Qtr.Au Qtrs. 1 5-hr cl.
MHR 917 Seminar in Organizational Behavior G 5
A critical
study of current research problems and trends in organizational behavior; builds
on the concepts,models,and perspectives developed in 913, 914, and 915.
1
5-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximumof 12 cr hrs.
MHR 918 Seminar in Integrative Organizational Behavior ResearchG 2
Continuing seminar for integration of organizational behavior concepts.
Prereq: Enrollment in the organizational behavior area of the Bus Adm PhD
program.
MHR 919 Theoretical Foundations of Organizational ThoughtG4
Seminar in the historical evolution of concepts,models,and perspectives in
organizational behavior and the practice of management.1 3-hr cl. Prereq:
Permission of instructor.
MHR 920 Management Seminars
Seminars in business policy and
strategic management.
MHR 920.01 Strategic Management G 5
An examination of the
concepts, models, theories, and research underlying contemporary thinking on
strategic management. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
MHR 920.02 Strategic Management Problems G 5
An examination of
current theoretical developments and research in the business policy and
strategic management field. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
MHR 925 International Management Seminars
Seminars in
international management and business.
MHR 925.01 Seminar in International Business G 5
A critical
study of current theories and research methodologies and findings in the field
in international business. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
MHR 925.02 Selected Issues in International Business G 5
Current and key issues in international management analyzed from an
interdisciplinary perspective. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
MHR 950 Advanced Experience in Labor and Human Resources
Su,
Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 12 cr hrs in Bus-MHR.
MHR 950.01 Internship G 1-6
Supervised practical experience
relating to labor and human resources in public or private establishments,
Center for Human Resource Research, Labor Education and Research Service, or
under a faculty member. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in LHR at 800 or 900
level.)
MHR 950.02 Tutorial G 1-6
Preparation of investigative paper
relating course work to specific problem in industrial relations or human
resource policy.(Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in LHR at 800 or 900 level.)
MHR 951 Advanced Seminar in Human Resource Policy G 5
Selected
issues in human resource policy at federal, state,and local government levels.
Au Qtrs. 1 5-hr cl.
MHR 952 Advanced Seminar in Unionism and Collective BargainingG 4
Selected issues in unionism and collective bargaining. 22-hrcl.Prereq: 613
and 761 or equivs, or permission of instructor
MHR 956 Seminar in Staffing P G 5
Examination of theory and
research on staffing in complex organizations. 1 5-hr cl. Prereq: One course in
stat or permission of instructor.
MHR 960 Seminar in Industrial Relations Thought G 4
A
consideration of industrial relations thought in terms of its historical and
theoretical evolution in private and public sectors.1 2-hr cl. Prereq:
Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
MHR 961 Seminar in Industrial Relations Research G 4
A
consideration of relevant industrial relations research and methodology, and
individual development of research projects in private and public sectors. 1
2-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
MHR 963 Seminar in Training and Development G 4
Examination of
theory and research on training and development in complex organizations. 1 3-hr
cl. Prereq: One course in stat or permission of instructor.
MHR 965 Seminar in Compensation G 5
Examination of theory and
research on compensation administration in complex organizations. 1 5-hr cl.
Prereq: One course in stat or permission of instructor.
MBA 980: Strategy Formulation & Implementation
Introduction to the nature of corporate strategy, development of a
conceptual framework for understanding competition in industries, and the
factors that shape competitive success or failure.sample syllabus
MBA 981: Strategy Formulation & Implementation II
Introduction to the strategic significance of social, political, and
governmental forces as well as the role financial control systems play in
implementing and evaluating strategy. sample syllabus
MHR 998 Research in Labor and Human Resources:ThesisG1-18
Research for thesis purposes only. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs.Arr.Prereq:12 cr hrs
in BUS-MHR at 800 level or above. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.
MHR 999 Research in Labor and Human Resources:DissertationG1-15
Research for dissertation purposes only. Su, Au, Wi,SpQtrs. Repeatable.