Catalog 2024-2025

MGT - Management

MGT 330 Principles of Management

This course studies the evolution and practice of the core management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. A strong emphasis on leadership skills is integrated into the course content to provide the student with a framework with which to translate classroom theory and practice into individual and team performance in the accomplishment of organizational objectives.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

AWR 101 with a "C" or better, AWR 201, and COB requirements for taking 300-level courses.

MGT 340 Human Resource Management

This course analyzes the acquisition, development and retention of human resources to accomplish the organization's strategic objectives appropriately, efficiently and economically. This course provides an overview of the functional areas within HRM and further examines the ethical and legal environment relevant to HRM, contemporary health and safety responsibilities and trends, and labor unions. Additionally, the course surveys social, legal, and ethical international HRM issues.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MGT 330 and all prerequisites for MGT 330.

MGT 345 Organizational Behavior

This course examines how individual differences, group characteristics, and organizational culture influence people’s behaviors in organizations. The course is organized around these three levels of analysis—individual, group, and organization—and highlights a number of skill areas required for managers to be effective in a diverse organizational setting.  Essential skill areas covered in this course address diversity and inclusion, team-building, communication, motivation, conflict and conflict resolution, and ethical leadership.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MGT 330 and all prerequisites for MGT 330.

MGT 350 International Management

This course discusses the complexities of conducting business across borders and illustrates the unique challenges faced in international management, including the cultural, political, legal, and economic environment in the home and host country. It offers a managerial perspective of the strategies employed by companies to grow their businesses in the global marketplace and discusses the impact of culture in managing and leading in an international context
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MGT 330 and all prerequisites for MGT 330.

MGT 355 The Art and Science of Negotiation

This course focuses on the development of problem-solving and communication competencies relevant to a broad spectrum of negotiation settings from personal relationships to the global business environment. Students learn useful analytical frameworks to understand the effect of content and communication skills on the negotiation process and outcomes. Students also learn the nuances of cross-cultural negotiations and the importance of cultural context in negotiations and communications. Through the use of extensive role-playing, students have the opportunity to practice an array of negotiation techniques and to develop their communication and problem-solving skills.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MGT 330 and all prerequisites for MGT 330.

MGT 360 Sustainable Development: A New Business Paradigm

In a world of exploding population growth, diminishing natural resources, changing climate and instantaneous worldwide communications, businesses are being held to increasingly higher performance standards by increasingly larger numbers of stakeholders. Today's business leaders are responsible for the firms' financial, social, and environmental performance - the "triple-bottom line." Using management tools in sustainability and sustainable development, students will be able to analyze business environments and develop corporate strategies that are responsive to the multiple stakeholders of the firm. Students will analyze sustainable business practices and identify best practices in the field.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ECO 204, ECO 205 and junior standing.

MGT 365 Business Strategies for Emerging and the Base of the Pyramid Markets

Emerging and bottom of the pyramid (BOP) markets represent almost 90 percent of the world's population and offer great opportunities for businesses, and even greater challenges. This course describes the nature of emerging and BOP markets. Students will examine case studies that describe the innovation required of companies as they enter these marketplaces as well as the institutional voids inherent in these markets, voids that must be recognized and overcome in order for companies to be successful. Strategies for emerging and BOP markets will also be discussed and analyzed by students during the course of the semester.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ECO 204, ECO 205 and junior standing.

MGT 370 Leadership and Change Management

When companies that get in front of change, they have a significant competitive advantage.  Moreover, today’s business environment demands a compressed time frame for initiatives, especially for entrepreneurial ventures.  Unfortunately, 70% of change programs fail due to poor conceptualization or poor execution.  Effective leadership is the key to success.  This course prepares students to lead and manage change in today’s dynamic business world.  Students explore change management frameworks and practices, applying their knowledge to real-world situations and leadership challenges.  Upon completion of this course, students will understand the leadership required to be successful in introducing and implementing change.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

LED 200 or MGT 330 or with permission of instructor.

MGT 431 Practical Strategic Assessment

MGT 431 fosters a “total enterprise mindset,” utilizing skills and knowledge gained from prior coursework. It centers on the strategic assessment of a Tampa Bay organization. This semester-long real-world assessment serves as a culminating experience that challenges students' capabilities in critical thinking, creativity, communications, and teamwork. While internal resources and competencies are foundational to organizational strategies, the potential impact of external influences from the general, industry, and competitive environments must be considered. Analyses and recommendations require students to utilize inquiry modes and perspectives from both non-business disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences (at least 2 of 3) and business disciplines.

Spartan Studies:

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Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Senior standing, BUS 221, ITM 220, FIN 310, MGT 330, MKT 300, and all prerequisites for the aforementioned courses. Spartan Studies First-Year Seminar, mathematics, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201, core humanities, core social science.

MGT 450 Born Global: International Entrepreneurship & Strategy

This course combines concepts from entrepreneurship and strategic management and applies them to international ventures, teaching students the intricacies of founding and managing firms that are "born global".
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

All required 100-level and 200-level COB courses and either (a) 8 credit hours in Management or (b) 8 credit hours in Entrepreneurship or (c) 4 credit hours in Management and 4 credit hours in Entrepreneurship.

MGT 490 Management Internship

This internship exposes the student to a real life learning experience. Students are hired by an organization for the specific objective of gaining work experience in that organization. The paid or unpaid internship position should be relevant to the student's major, and is worked out between the organization and the student. Completion of this internship helps students partially attain the following goals of the College of Business. May not be used to satisfy major requirements. Approval of the department chair required.

Credit Hours: 1-8

Prerequisites

MGT 330, junior or senior standing and either a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or a GPA of 3.0 in COB courses.

MGT 492 Learning by Travel: Management and Leadership

By traveling internationally, this course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop leadership and management skills in a global context. The course examines the role of national cultural dimensions on behaviors related to leadership and management. The course focuses on developing important skills in global context including: communication, team building, motivation, and creativity.
Credit Hours: 4

MGT 495 Special Topics in Management

A course offered at the discretion of the management department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

To be specified at time of offering.

MGT 499 Independent Study in Management

A readings or independent studies course taken for variable credit. May not be used to satisfy major requirements.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

Minimum 3.0 GPA, consent of the department chair and COB associate dean.

MGT 500 Designing and Staffing Organizations

For graduate students only. This course covers theories and practices for successfully managing organizations and people. You will be introduced to a variety of concepts, tools and techniques that are important for assessing and navigating the changing business environment. Topics include elements of decision-making; methods of organizing including recruiting, selecting, training/developing and retaining; and frameworks for initiating and monitoring change to enhance productivity and innovation. 
Credit Hours: 2

MGT 602 Leadership and Organizational Behavior

For graduate students only. This course engages students to understand how people behave in organizations with an emphasis on building a leader's perspective. Students explore models related to organizational behavior, including motivation, communication, culture, and team building.  Students will also examine leadership concepts, including trust, power, diversity, ethics and their own personal leadership style and potential. Through experiential learning, readings and analyses, students develop an understanding of these concepts and how to utilize  this body of knowledge to inspire others to achieve organizational goals. This class begins with an intensive weekend workshop involving a comprehensive business simulation.
Credit Hours: 4

MGT 609 Leading for Competitive Advantage

This class will expose you to theories and frameworks that will be useful in developing as a manager and leader. Subject areas that will be covered include working with, managing, and leading people on a one-on-one basis, understanding and influencing group behavior and performance, and organizational characteristics that affect behavior.
Credit Hours: 4

MGT 615 Strategic Management

For graduate students only. This is the capstone course for the MBA. It focuses on business-unit and corporate-level strategy formulation and implementation. Through readings, case analyses and participation in the Strategic Analysis Program (SAP) field study project involving a local organization, students will apply the ideas, tools, concepts and knowledge gained from previous coursework to real-world problems.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ACC 610, FIN 611, MGT 500, MGT 602 or MGT 609, and MKT 610.

Corequisites

Pre or Co-requisite: ECO 640 and ITM 608

MGT 627 Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and Selection

For Graduate students only. In this course, students become adept at planning, recruiting, and acquiring top talent in competitive job markets. They consider qualitative and quantitative means of forecasting employee supply and demand. By understanding the power of employer branding, students learn to match the mission of their organizations with the qualifications of job candidates. They also craft compelling job descriptions that attract the right candidates. Practical exercises provide firsthand interactive experiences in conducting interviews, assessing candidates' suitability for specific roles, and making informed hiring decisions to build a high-performing, diverse workforce.  
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

graduate standing and MGT 500

MGT 628 Global Sustainable Enterprise: Navigating Sustainability in International Business

In an era where businesses must balance profit with the responsibility to the planet and society, this graduate course aims to develop managerial competencies associated with the integration of sustainability in conducting international business. This course covers a range of topics, including global sustainability trends, international business practices, supply chain sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and corporate social responsibility in a global context. 
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MGT 602

MGT 637 Performance Management, Training, and Employee Development

For graduate students only. This course delves into designing and implementing effective performance management systems that align individual performance with organizational goals. Students explore methods for setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and conducting performance appraisals. Additionally, the course emphasizes employee development, covering training and development initiatives, mentoring, and coaching programs. Students learn to create personalized development plans to enhance employee skillsets and motivation, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

Graduate standing and MGT 500

MGT 647 Compensation and Benefit Administration

For graduate students only. The intricacies of compensation and benefits administration are central to this course. Students examine different reward systems, pay structures, and incentive schemes considering factors such as employee motivation, organizational competitiveness, and legal compliance. By analyzing industry benchmarks and best practices, participants develop the skills to design competitive compensation packages that align with job roles and employee contributions. The course also delves into the importance of competitive benefits, such as health insurance, employee stock option plans, and pension plans, to attract and retain a satisfied and committed workforce. 
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

graduate standing and MGT 500

MGT 650 Nonprofit Management: Thinking Strategically

This course develops context for social enterprise and nonprofit strategic planning. It includes a historic overview of the innovative development of nonprofit organizations, a study of the environmental elements in society that affect nonprofit organizations, orientation and success, discussion of the role of boards in planning, the means for developing effective partnerships and a template for strategic planning. The course will include an application-oriented capstone exercise.

Credit Hours: 3

MGT 657 Employment Law, Labor Relations, and Negotiations

For graduate students only. This course explores the dynamics of employee-employer relationships, emphasizing the legal framework that governs HR practices and labor union-employer relationships. Students study the major sources of legal redress in the United States. They further examine relevant labor laws, union laws, employment regulations, and employee rights, ensuring they are well-versed in the ethical considerations of HR decision-making and collective bargaining. Emphasis is placed on fostering positive employee relations, negotiating and resolving conflicts effectively, and promoting workplace ethics and diversity. By mastering strategies for employee engagement and satisfaction, students learn to create a harmonious work environment that boosts productivity and organizational success. 
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

graduate standing and MGT 500

MGT 659 Nonprofit Management: Leadership and Innovation

This course is the final in the four-week course sequence for the Nonprofit Management and Innovation certificate program. The week has two major segments: leadership and innovation. The leadership portion will help students to identify and assess their leadership potential and evaluate team roles and contributions. The second theme of the week, innovation, is designed to help students formulate an understanding of innovation and social entrepreneurship. The capstone project will tie together the two themes by requiring each group to conduct a feasibility study that identifies an innovative idea and develops an implementation plan that conceptualizes the role of strategic leadership.

Credit Hours: 3

MGT 667 HR Metrics and Analytics

For graduate students only. In this data-driven course, students explore the strategic use of HR metrics and HR analytics to make informed HR decisions. Workforce analytics enhance students' ability to conduct workforce planning, identify talent gaps, and make proactive decisions to optimize HR performance. Data visualization techniques allow students to present insights in a compelling and accessible manner, empowering them to be valuable contributors to strategic decision-making at the organizational level. by the end of this course, students will gain expertise in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting HR data to drive evidence-based HR practices. 
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

graduate standing, MGT 500, and QMB 500

MGT 687 Global Human Resource Management

For graduate students only. This course uses a variety of methods to facilitate the learning process including textbook readings, case analyses, class lectures and assignments, experimental exercises, dialogues, and videos. Attendance and active participation of all students is essential. Class members must take an active role in preparing for and contributing to class. This is important for several reasons: (1) people learn more effectively when they are actively involved in the learning process; (2) participating and speaking in class improves analytical and interpersonal skills and demonstrates your ability to apply your knowledge; and (3) each participant has valuable experiences and insights, which contribute to enriching the learning experience. 
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

graduate standing and MGT 500

MGT 689 Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiations

This course addresses practical skills for global managers by covering broad management issues as applied to specific skill areas. The latter include establishing credibility, building relationships, obtaining information, evaluating people, giving and receiving feedback, training and development, meeting management, sales and marketing, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Beyond such person-to-person skills, global organization development and consulting skill areas such as multicultural team building, knowledge transfer, innovation, and change management are also covered.
Credit Hours: 4

MGT 690 Internship

International students must consult with the Office of International Programs. May be used to satisfy practicum requirements.

Credit Hours: 1-3

Prerequisites

Approval of the graduate office, the college internship coordinator, and the associate dean.

MGT 691 Strategic Management in a Global Environment

In our globalized economy, every company is influenced by trends in international business. Even small localized companies must acknowledge that employees, customers, vendors, competitors, and prices are subject to pressures from international markets. This course focuses on business-unit and corporate level strategy formulation in a global context.  Readings, cases, and lectures are presented from a senior management point of view and students are expected to demonstrate a cross-functional perspective for thinking strategically about managing organizations across borders.

Credit Hours: 4

MGT 692 Learning by Travel: Managing in International Markets

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop personal familiarity with the global environment and some of the issues faced by global managers. Beyond the social and cultural dimensions that the residency explores, the course will focus on developing an increased understanding of global markets, competition and business opportunities.
Credit Hours: 4

MGT 695 Special Topics in Management

A course offered at the discretion of the management department. Subject may focus on a topic of current interest in the field, training in a specific area of the field, or a topic that is of interest to a particular group of students.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

To be specified at time of offering.

MGT 697 Strategic Human Resource Management

For graduate students only. This course focuses on developing HR leaders capable of driving organizational success through effective HR practices. Students explore the strategic role of HR in shaping organizational outcomes, promoting innovation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By developing skills in strategic thinking, change leadership, and business acumen, students are prepared to lead HR functions and contribute significantly to the overall success of their organizations. As part of this course, students will undertake a semester-long HR research project. 
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

graduate standing, MGT 500, and successful completion of 5 out of the 8 cores in the MS-HRM program

MGT 699 Independent Study in Management

For graduate students only.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

minimum 3.5 GPA and written permission of the department chair.