1998 - 1999 BSM Curriculum
CORE CURRICULUM
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| Area A: | Essential Skills (9 hours) | |
| English Composition, I |
3
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| English Composition, II |
3
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| Algebra |
3
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| Area B: | Institutional Option (4 hours) | |
| Public Speaking |
2
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| Science, Technology and Society |
2
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| Area C: | Humanities/Fine
Arts (6 hours) Take one from each of the following two groups: |
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1) Literature of the World:
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3 |
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2) Art and Culture of the World:
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3 |
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| Area D: | Science,
Mathematics, and Technology (11 hours) Because Southern Polytechnic considers all of its degrees to be science based, it has chosen to require Option II only. Option II Science Majors: Take any two courses from the following lab science groups for a total of 8 hours: |
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| Biology I and II |
4
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| Chemistry I and II |
4
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| Physics I and II (non calculus based) |
8
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| Physics I and II (calculus based) |
8
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| Elements of Calculus |
3
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| Area E: | Social
Sciences (12 hours) Take one from each of the following four groups: |
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1) American Context:
(All satisfy the legislative requirement for U. S. Constitution and GA History) |
3 |
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World History:
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3 |
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3) Behavioral Sciences:
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3 |
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4) Cultures and Societies:
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3 |
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| Management - 18 hours | ||
| Area F: | ||
| MGNT 1115 | Introduction to Management |
3
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| MGNT 2201 | Introduction to Computer Applications |
3
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| MGNT 2101 | Accounting I |
3
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| MGNT 2101 | Accounting II |
3
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| ECON 2105 | Macro Economics |
3
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| ECON 2106 | Micro Economics |
3
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| Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) - 24 hours | ||
| MGNT 3105 | Management and Organizational Behavior |
3
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| MGNT 3125 | Basic Business Finance |
3
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| MGNT 3135 | Marketing Principles |
3
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| MGNT 3145 | Legal Environment |
3
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| MGNT 4115 | Human Resources Management |
3
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| MGNT 4125 | Technology and Public Issues |
3
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| MGNT 4151 | Production and Operations Management, I |
3
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| MGNT 4595 | Business Strategy |
3
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| Required Courses - 18 hours | ||
| MGNT 3155 | Total Quality Management |
3
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| MGNT 3205 | Management Information Systems |
3
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| MGNT 3505 | Managerial Statistics |
3
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| MGNT 3160 | Management Science |
3
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| MGNT 4145 | International Management |
3
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| ENGL 221 | Business Communications |
3
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| Subtotal Hours |
102
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| CONCENTRATIONS | ||
| Management of Operations and Technology - 18 Hours | ||
| MGNT 4135 | Project Management |
3
0 3
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| MGNT 4152 | Production and Operations Management, II |
3
0 3
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| MGNT 4185 | Technology Management |
3
0 3
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| MGNT 4195 | Current Readings in Management of Technology & Operations |
3
0 3
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| Free Electives |
6
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| Total Hours | MOT Concentration |
120
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| Management Information Systems - 18 Hours | ||
| CS 1301 | Computer Science, I |
3
2 4
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| CS 1302 | Computer Science, II |
3
2 4
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| CS 3153 | Database Systems |
3
0 3
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| MGNT 4140 | MGNT of Networks and Telecommunications |
3
0 3
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| Free Electives |
4
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| Total Hours | MIS Concentration |
120
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| Marketing - 18 Hours | ||
| MKTG 3210 | Professional Selling |
3
0 3
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| MKTG 3215 | Database Marketing |
3
0 3
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| MKTG 3220 | Buyer Behavior |
3
0 3
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| MKTG 3225 | Market Research and Demand Analysis |
3
0 3
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| Free Electives |
6
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| Total Hours | Marketing Concentration |
120
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BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE MANAGEMENT
1998 - 1999 CURRICULUM
| ECON 2105 | Macro
Economics Prerequisite: MATH 1111 An analysis of the economics of production in American society. Particular emphasis is given to the study of fiscal and monetary policies, and to the study of the impact of government upon the functioning of these industries. Topics include marginal productivity analysis, graphic models, national income analysis, and the importance of the labor market in American industry. |
3-0-3
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| ECON 2106 | Micro
Economics Prerequisite: MATH 1111 This course deals principally with economic theories of consumer behavior and business decision-making. Concepts which will be studied include competitive environment; consumer equilibrium point; supply and demand curves; production and cost functions; determinations of optimum quantity; price profit, costs, and other relevant decision variables. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 1115 | Introduction
to Management Broad analysis of the many facets of management; including the fundamentals of management and organization, managing people and production, marketing management and strategies, contemporary business and their responsibility, and management careers. Will also present students with strategies for developing personal, academic, and technology-management career directed goals. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 2101 | Accounting
I The course will deal primarily with accounting techniques and principles of measuring assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and earnings of manufacturing, retailing, and service operations. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 2102 | Accounting
II Prerequisite: MGNT 2101 The course deals with the procedures and concepts of computing and allocating costs for reporting, pricing, planning and control, and internal decision making. It will focus mainly on the principles and techniques dealing with merchandise and manufacturing costing, job order and process costing, standard and conventional costing, and make or buy decision-making. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 2201 | Introduction
to Computer Applications An introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, and database business applications using the personal computer. The course includes an introduction to the personal computer and operating systems. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3105 | Management
and Organizational Behavior This course integrates the study of management principles and practices with the study of human behavior within organizations. The focus will be upon translation of management and organizational behavior theory to practices which result in organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and human resource development. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3125 | Basic
Business Finance Prerequisite: MGNT 2101 An introductory course on financial analysis, budgeting, sources and uses of funds, management of assets, short and long run financial strategy and interpretation of financial data as these relate to the process of business decision-making. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3135 | Marketing
Principles A study of marketing of the theory and principles of marketing. Emphasis will be placed upon the concept of customer satisfaction. Topics to be covered include total quality management (TQM), innovation, product distribution, cooperative associations, advertising and salesmanship, and the development of brands and trademarks. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3145 | Legal
Environment An introduction to the legal system as it applies to commercial transactions and a study of the law of contracts and torts. Ethical issues in business will also be addressed. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3155 | Total
Quality Management This course focuses primarily on the concepts, principles, methodologies, and implementation of Total Quality Management and continuous improvement. Through a continuous campus improvement project and/or an external industry project, the student shall gain experience at the direct application of the course material. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3160 | Management
Science Prerequisite: TMGT 3505 A survey course of many of these analytical techniques available to the decision process. The student is introduced to operations research and systems analysis techniques; including solving problems, involving probability, statistics, sampling, inventory, allocation, replacement, linear and nonlinear programming, and dynamic programming. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3205 | Management
Information Systems Prerequisite: MGNT 2201 This course examines the sources and uses of information in the operation of productive organizations. Emphasis will be placed on data sources, creation and management of data bases, and utilization of information technology. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3505 | Managerial
Statistics Prerequisite: MATH 2240 An introduction to the application of probability and statistics to business. Provides statistical techniques needed for managerial decision making. Course content includes descriptive statistics, statistical distribution, probability theory, and hypotheses testing. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 3901-3905 | Special
Topic Prerequisite: Junior Standing Special topic offered by the department on a demand basis. |
1
to 5
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| MGNT 4115 | Human
Resources Management Prerequisite: MGNT 3105 The course introduces the technical and legal aspects of human resources management. Topics include: Human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, labor relations, occupational health and safety, and the evaluation of human resources management programs. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4125 | Technology
and Public Issues Prerequisite: MGNT 3105 An examination of the impact of private enterprise decisions on the commonweal. Consideration will be given to various technology policy topics and to ethical considerations in business decision-making. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4135 | Project
Management Prerequisite: MGNT 3105 This course will provide a comprehensive, balanced view, one which emphasizes both the behavioral and quantitative sides of project management. A study of the systems philosophy, systems development process, human organizations and behavior, methods and procedures, and managing systems will provide the background necessary for managers to "do" project management. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4140 | Management
of Networks & Telecommunications This course deals with components of a telecommunication/data communication system for business. Concepts associated with the development of communication networks include network structures, local area networks, PC communications, voice/data integration, and wide area networks. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4145 | International
Management Prerequisites: MGT 3125, MGNT 3135 This course is designed to provide students with better understanding of the key issues, legal and socioeconomic environments, opportunities, challenges, and managerial processes that are unique to international business. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4151 | Production
and Operations Management, I Prerequisites: TMGT 3105, 3505 A first course in production/operations management and management information systems (MIS). The production/operations topics include productivity, competitiveness, strategy, product and service design, process selection, capacity planning, facility layout, design of work systems, and location planning. The management information systems topics include fundamentals of IS, solving business problems with IS, computer hardware, computer software, telecommunications, and database management. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4152 | Production
and Operations Management, II Prerequisite: MGNT 4151 A second course in production/operations management and management information systems (MIS). The production/operations topics include quality management, aggregate planning, inventory management, materials requirement planning, just-in-time systems, scheduling, and project management. The management information systems IS for end user computing, IS for business operations, IS for strategic advantage, IS and artificial intelligence, enterprise and global technologies, planning and implementing change, security and ethical challenges. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4185 | Technology
Management Prerequisite: MGNT 3105 This course focuses on the management of technologies within organizations. Specific topics include the management of innovation, technological development, research and development, the justification and strategic implications of new technologies, and the development of a technological strategy. The management of both manufacturing and information technologies will be emphasized. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4195 | Current
Readings in Management of Technology & Operations Prerequisite: MGNT 3105 This course will examine how technology impacts public issues. The content of the course will be based on the issues currently of concern and will range from ecology to health care to telecommunications. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4595 |
Business Strategy Prerequisites: Senior Standing An examination of the process of managing the total organization. Emphasizes innovations in structure, product, markets, and long-term organizational commitments as these relate to organizational success. |
3-0-3
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| MGNT 4901- 4905 | Special
Topic Prerequisite: Senior Standing Special topic offered by the department on a demand basis. |
1
to 5
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| MKTG 3210 | Professional
Selling Prerequisite: MGNT 3135 A critical examination of the challenges and opportunities provided by professional selling. Selling concepts, tools, strategies and tactics will be discussed, observed and practiced. Students are exposed to and experience some of the problems faced and rewards earned by those in professional sales. |
3-0-3
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| MKTG 3215 | Database
Marketing Prerequisite: MGNT 2201 This course provides the student with the application of database management to the challenges of relationship marketing. Students will receive training on ACCESS software using a business database. They will then apply the information from analysis of the database to design a relationship marketing plan. |
3-0-3
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| MKTG 3220 | Buyer
Behavior Prerequisite: MGNT 3135 This course provides an opportunity for study of the behavior of buyers of business-to-business and consumer goods and services. Objectives include (1) increasing the student’s understanding of buyers and their behavior and (2) providing the student with experience in applying this knowledge in marketing management decisions. Topics such as life style analysis, organizational, individual and family decision making, consumerism, behavioral models, attitude formation and change, information seeking, and market segmentation will be explored using readings, projects and case materials. |
3-0-3
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| MKTG 3225 | Market
Research & Demand Prerequisite: MGNT 3505 The purpose of marketing research is to generate information to improve decision making. This course focuses on determining when research should be conducted and designing the appropriate means for gathering and interpreting information. The course examines issues from the perspective of both the manager and the researcher by relying on extensive readings, cases, and assignments. |
3-0-3
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