Graduation Requirements for the Master of Science in Management

SWU School of Business

Designed to develop students’ abilities to understand and lead individuals and groups in attaining both personal and organizational objectives. By focusing on managers and their relationships with employees, students evaluate social/psychological behavior and learn techniques for modifying behavior to meet organizational objectives.

MGMT 5253 Management Ethics (6 weeks) back to top
A study of representative ethical theories as they relate to the various contemporary problems in managing. Special consideration will be given to the application of Christian ethical principles to values and decision making in organizations.

RSCH 5043 Analysis and Decision Making for Managers (6 weeks) back to top

Using case analysis as the basic tool, this course will aid the student in identifying the root causes of problems in business, identifying and analyzing options, and proposing solutions. Methods of research and creative problem solving will be explored.

MGMT 5163 Management of Information Systems (6 weeks) back to top

Management of information processing, system development, statistical applications, and project management. Prerequisite: Computer literacy demonstrated by a transcripted course or approval by the director of computer services.

MGMT 5143 Executive Economics (6 weeks) back to top

An overview of economic theory necessary for establishing, revising, and interpreting business policy. Emphasis will be given the identification and interpretation of macro- and micro-economic phenomena necessary for sound management decision making.

MGMT 5063 Marketing Management (6 weeks) back to top

The application of marketing theory to problem-solving related to product/service, price, promotion, and distribution for both profit-making and non-profit organizations. Case studies are utilized.

MGMT 5073 Human Resource Management (6 weeks) back to top

The application of theories of human resource management to employee relations, recruitment, evaluation, grievances, development plans, and wage and salary administration.

MGMT 5123 Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers (6 weeks) back to top

Gives the student a firm understanding of financial and accounting terms, techniques, and practices. Topics cover the basics: interpreting financial statements, calculating inventory costs, cost of goods sold, understanding stocks and bonds, determining company profitability using ratio analysis techniques, detailing cash flow, etc.

MGMT 5343 Organizational Development (6 weeks) back to top

This course presents the most recent thinking about organizations. It integrates concepts and models from organization theory with changing events in the real world, providing an up-to-date view of organizations. Detailed examples are presented that illustrate how companies are coping in the rapidly changing, highly competitive, international environment.

MGMT 5363 International Management (6 weeks) back to top

The management and operation of transnational organizations and the situations unique to those operations. It develops student capacity to adapt managerial policies and practices to diverse international cultural environments.

MGMT 5443 Managing for Quality and Excellence (6 weeks) back to top

This course presents the philosophies, methods, and tools of Total Quality Management (TQM) and investigates a new paradigm for management that goes beyond TQM as it is commonly viewed today. Emphasis is on a customer value orientation and the course addresses a spectrum of issues related to TQM, from human management and organizational culture to customer value measurement and continuous improvement.

MGMT 5823 Integrated Studies in Management (6 weeks) back to top

An introduction to the analysis of business strategy using an integration of accounting, marketing, and management principles to make business.