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ADMN 601 The Manager in a Technological Society (3)
This course presents an overview of the fundamental concepts
of organizational theory and design in the context of a postindustrial
and increasingly global society. Integrated within the
study of organizations are several key knowledge areas essential
to today’s manager: the impact of technological and workforce
changes on society, organizational ethics and social re s p o n s i b i l i t y,
global issues, history of management thought and its re l e vance
for managers today, and systems thinking and the challenges of
managing in t o d a y’s complex and rapidly changing enviro n m e n t .
Course content addresses essential concepts in organizational theo
ry and design, including measuring effectiveness, organizational
life cycles, options for organizational stru c t u re, and becoming the
learning organization. The course provides a knowledge base
upon which other core courses build.
ADMN 619 Financial Management and Accounting
Capstone (3)
This is the capstone course for the Master of Science in accounting
and financial management. Subject matter from the financial
management and accounting courses is integrated through readings
and class discussion. Principles, techniques, and theories are
applied through the analysis and presentation of case studies by
teams of students. An end-of-course research paper that comprehensively
analyzes an important current issue or emerging trend
in the fields of financial management and accounting is
required.
ADMN 622 Integrative Supply Chain Management (3)
This course covers supply chain issues, techniques, methodologies,
and strategies designed to enhance organizational procurement
efficiency. The course specifically explores integrated
supply chain management as a core competitive strategy that
affects the organization’s bottom line. In addition, the course
deals with integration of information, supplies, and materials
flows across multiple supply chain channels and how these flows
can be streamlined and optimized for more efficient procurement.
Topics covered are the role of information systems and
technology in supply chain management, e-commerce strategies,
managing the flow of materials across the supply chain, developing
and maintaining supply chain partnerships and other relationships,
and future challenges in integrative supply chain
management.
ADMN 623 Contemporary Logistics (3)
This course covers logistical issues, techniques, methodologies,
and strategies designed to enhance organizational efficiency. The
course specifically examines the total cost approach to logistics;
logistical planning and implementation; logistical concepts; systems
relationships and integration; demand forecasting; interplant
m ovement; inve n t o ry management and control; order management
and processing; packaging; plant and warehouse selection;
p roduction scheduling; traffic and transportation management;
w a rehouse and distribution management; re c ycling; and other
logistical strategies, techniques, and methodologies.
ADMN 625 Organizational Communication and Group
Development (3)
(Also offered with ADMN 635 as a cluster course.) This course
investigates the theories and research related to communication
and group development within modern organizations. It examines
definitions, models, and barriers, including structural, psychological,
and technological factors. It investigates current issues,
such as the impact of the global environment, cultural dive r s i t y,
and virtual environments. It includes strategies and methods for
managing conflict and managing change. Interpersonal, smallg
ro u p, and large-group settings are addressed. Managerial application
of the concepts is stressed.
ADMN 626 Purchasing and Materials Management (3)
An overview of the procurement and contracting cycle and of
other organizational functions is provided. Methods of purchasing
and source selection are covered, with a focus on receipt,
inspection, and quality assurance. Documentation and re p o rt i n g
specifics are examined, as are surplus, salvage, and disposal issues.
In ve n t o ry, physical distribution, and logistics are considered.
ADMN 627 Legal Aspects of Contracting (3)
(Also listed as PMAN 636.) The law of commercial purchasing
is presented, including the law of agency, contracts, sales, torts,
and antitrust. In addition, the Federal Acquisition Regulation
and American Bar Association model procurement codes for
state and local governments are examined. Topics addressed
include the authority of purchasing, unauthorized purchases,
rights and duties of sellers and buyers under a contract, buyer
rights upon receipt of nonconforming goods, ability to terminate
a sales contract, formation of government contracts, and
formal dispute resolution.
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