MGT 3013. Principles of Management - 3 hours (Fall) The study of the process of management, which is the coordination of all the resources of organizations in order to achieve organizational objectives. The management process will be described, analyzed and applied to all types of organizations, indicating the universality of management.

MGT 3033. Operations Management - 3 hours (Spring) An introduction to operations management, which is the design, operation and improvement of the processes that transform inputs into finished goods and services so as to meet the goals of both manufacturing and service organizations. Students learn how to apply the basic analytical models to operations decisions involving planning, scheduling and controlling product and service facilities, product and service design, processes, cost, quality, quantity assurance, production, capacity, inventory management, just-in-time production, supply chain management, project management and distribution requirements. Prerequisite: BUS 2023.

MGT 4033. Administrative Communications/Human Resource Management - 3 hours (Spring) Focuses on the policies, methods and techniques that professional personnel and human resource managers create and implement to achieve successful human resource programs. Prerequisite: BUS 2013, MGT 3013.

MGT 4043. Organizational Behavior and Theory - 3 hours (Spring) Theory of organizations, individual and group behavior, organizational processes and change. This course is a requirement for many graduate programs in business. Prerequisite: MGT 3013.

MGT 4063. Entrepreneurship and Small Business - 3 hours (Fall) Integrates knowledge of the functional areas of entrepreneurial business development, central themes being the impact of the owner or founding team of the company, and the development of systems that will lead to sustainable growth. Emphasis is placed on planning, starting, growing, managing, and expanding a business, with a particular focus on writing a business plan. Prerequisites: MGT 3013.

MGT 4083. Management Strategy and Policy - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Integration of all prior course work into a realistic and scientific method of problem solving and evaluation of opportunities applicable to all types of organizations. The case method is used extensively. This course is the capstone requirement for majors in accounting, all business administration concentrations, and computer information science. It should be taken during the final semester of study. Prerequisites: ACC 2043, ECO 2033, MGT 3013; MKT 3023; FIN 3053; and 110 credit hours completed. Note: To be taken at SBU only.

MGT 4951-4. Intensive Studies in Management - 1-4 hours (On demand) Topics will vary with each offering; therefore, the course may be repeated for credit.

MGT 4981-3. Internship in Management - 1-3 hours (Fall, Spring, Summer, Winterfest) Academically plannedand supervised work experience in area(s) of the student's major within business or other organizations, approved by the faculty advisor and department chair as an enhancement to the student's educational preparation at SBU. Written reports will be required of the student and performance reports from the employer. A maximum of six semester hours of internships may be applied to the major. Prerequisites: 60 hours completed.

MGT 4991-3. Independent Study in Management - 1-3 hours (On Demand) Independent study of some problem or area in the major not covered in the organized courses. The study is under the direction of a faculty member in whose field of specialization the problem or area lies. Prerequisites: 3.00 GPA in major field, and 60 hours completed.