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Dynamics of Business 1
MGT 4101 / 3 q.h.
June 25 - July 21
Burlington (Hybrid) TuTh 5:45 PM-8:45 PM
This overview course provides a foundation for understanding how American business operates in a global marketplace. Business is viewed first by examining key external factors that influence its development: the economy, government, law, politics, and international business. Students will study the internal organization of business, highlighting major issues associated with the key management functions such as marketing, finance, information systems, and operations. Practical applications of business principles and current events will be emphasized.
Dynamics of Business 2
MGT 4102 / 3 q.h.
July 23 - August 18
Burlington (Hybrid) TuTh 5:45 PM-8:45 PM
Building on the foundation established in MGT 4101 Dynamics of Business 1, this course focuses on the tools -- particularly financial, marketing, and information systems -- required to operate businesses in the twenty-first century. Consumer-oriented marketing, investment basics, the securities market, and e-business are representative of the content covered to help students demystify the complexities of the business world.
Prerequisite: MGT 4101 Dynamics of Business 1.
Managing in a Diverse and Changing World
MGT 4103 / 3 q.h.
June 25 - August 18
Burlington Th 5:45 PM-8:45 PM
Businesses and individuals in the twenty-first century will undergo rapid and unpredictable change. A significant part of this change involves managing in increasingly diverse global and domestic environments. In this course, students will examine historical changes in workforce composition and the many effects of globalization, domestic diversity, technological change, and new workforce arrangements. The course will focus on increasing personal awareness, understanding, and skills to function effectively with members of different ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
(formerly Dynamics of Business 3 and Business and Management 3)
Business Strategy (Intensive)
MGT 4452 / 6 q.h.
June 25 - August 18
Burlington MW 5:45 PM-8:45 PM
This advanced course, combining the content of MGT 4450 and 4451 Business Strategy 1 and 2, is designed to be the capstone course in the BSBA degree program. Building on a solid foundation of business and liberal arts courses, this course examines the total management process – from planning to implementation – for executing competitive business strategy. The course covers the development of corporate objectives, plans, and policies, emphasizing the interaction between the enterprise and its environment. Students are challenged to develop the capacity to think strategically about a company, examining issues including current business position and strategy, long-term directions, and opportunities for gaining sustainable competitive advantage. In the second half, students will gain knowledge of the organizational and administrative methods for converting plans into achievements. Using case studies from profit and nonprofit enterprises of various types, the course explores concepts of strategic planning and implementation from the perspective of the general manager, with attention to top management functions, responsibilities, styles, values, and organizational relationships.
(formerly Business Policy Intensive).
Prerequisites: completion of ACC 4103 Managerial Accounting, ENG 4380 Writing for the Professions 1, MTH 4111 College Algebra 2, IT 4114 Intro to PC Productivity Tools, FI 4301 Principles of Finance, FI 4302 Financial Management, HRM 4303 Leadership, and OM 4404 Service Operations Management. |
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