2007-2008 Academic Catalog (4-Aug-2007).indd - AUK

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG
letters, reports, proposals, presentations, and employment messages). Students learn to plan,
investigate, organize, write, and revise successful business reports and correspondence. It
also gives students an opportunity to work in problem-solving and decision making teams,
experiencing the potential problems that poor communication skills can create in organizational
settings. MGMT 204 is a course substitute for ENGL 102. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. [Crosslisted
with COMM 204 and ENGL 204].
MGMT 205 Human Resources Administration and Development (3)
This course examines theories and practices of human resources management in local, regional,
and global contexts. The course focuses on key aspects of human resources, planning, and
their implications on public policy. It also studies major models that shape human resources
development.
MGMT 301 Leading and Managing Organizational Change (3)
An analysis of the key components necessary to effect organizational change including
establishing vision, creating and motivating the team, creating a process and strategy to
guide change, empowering others to take action, celebrating short-term and long-term
accomplishments, and institutionalizing outcomes into standard operating procedures through
effective knowledge management. Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
MGMT 303 Management and Leadership Development (3)
Develops the management leadership and organization perspectives essential to the success
of small to large businesses and individual managers. Development of management and
organization leadership, creativity and innovation are stressed. Enhancing the manager’s
communication and negotiation skills is a critical dimension to developing effective managers.
Developing an understanding of management philosophy and values and their practical
impacts on managing a business is stressed. Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
MGMT 315 Decision Making in Management (3)
The study of individual and group decision making in the organization. The process of
arriving at a judgment based upon the feedback of multiple individuals and teams. Includes
the use of decision making models and matrices. Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
MGMT 321 International Business Management (3)
Analysis of the structure and scope of international trade and investment including currency
exchange markets and documentary credits. Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
MGMT 333 Organizational Behavior (3)
This course studies human capital management. The course offers a synthesis of behavioral
science theories providing a broad framework for understanding the motivation, planning,
and control of business’ most important assets. Prerequisite: MGMT 201.
MGMT 343 Quantitative Research Methods for Business (3)
Introduction to the scientific method, research design, data gathering, statistical analysis of
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