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Management

The Craig School of Business Production/Logistics Management (PLM) —

This track provides students with a founda-

Department of Management tion for a variety of management career

opportunities in manufacturing and distri-

Paula L. Rechner, Chair bution. With total quality management as a

Nancy K. Tillman, Department common basis, the PLM curriculum com-

Administrative Assistant bines the two integrated disciplines of pro-

duction/operations (transformation of re-

Peters Business Building, Room 289 sources into high quality products and

559.278.2851 services) and logistics (management of sup-

FAX: 559.278.4911 ply and distribution activities). Emphasis is

placed on complementing the student’s

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knowledge of PLM subject matter with

MGT/MGT.htm hands-on, industrial experience gained

through internship programs with local firms.

B.S. in Business Administration Special Management Applications — This

Options: track is designed for Management Option

• Entrepreneurship and Human Resource programs. The HRM students who have a professional interest in

• Human Resource Management Option has consistently ranked in the top a particular industry chosen by the student

five programs nationally. This ranking is (agriculture, fashion merchandising, health

• Management based on the number of students who pass science, industrial technology, recreation,

the Professional in Human Resource exam theater, etc.) Students take business and

Minor in Entrepreneurship given by the Society of Human Resource organizational leadership courses and then,

See page 216 Management. with approval of the department chair, se-

lect courses in their specific areas of interest.

HRM students explore how organizations

Certificate in Entrepreneurship can best utilize their most important re- Faculty

Certificate in source — their employees. Among the issues The faculty of the Department of Manage-

Organizational Management discussed are how to recruit and select the ment comprises individuals who have stud-

best employees, how to determine fair com- ied and pursued business careers through-

Certificate in Human pensation, how to use benefit and perfor- out the world. Well over a dozen

Resource Management mance appraisal systems that reward high specializations within the field of business

performance, how to comply with federal administration are taught, researched, and

and state employment laws, and how to shared with the business community by

The Department negotiate and resolve employment disputes. these professors. Case studies, experiential

The Department of Management offers three The courses offered are intended to help exercises, computer simulations, laboratory

options within the Bachelor of Science in the those interested in creating a work environ- research, business community projects, guest

Business Administration degree program: ment that promotes teamwork and encour- speakers, and seminar discussions are just a

(1) Entrepreneurship, (2) Human Resource ages employee excellence. few of the ways in which instructors provide

Management, and (3) Management. The Management Option develops skills, the students with a “real-world” exposure to

The Entrepreneurship Option offers stu- knowledge, attitudes, and abilities necessary business. The combination of faculty exper-

dents a comprehensive academic experience for effective leadership in a wide variety of tise, teaching skills, research activities, and

in entrepreneurship that starts with the class- organizations. Graduates are prepared for business experiences assures the student of

room and links to the community. It inte- entry-level leadership positions in today’s receiving the best possible management edu-

grates core business concepts around the rapidly-changing workplace through a dy- cation.

formation, start-up, and growth of an entre- namic curriculum combining theory, skill Paula L. Rechner, Chair

preneurial firm. By taking a select group of development, and practical experience, in- Timothy M. Stearns, Coleman Foundation

entrepreneurship courses, the students learn cluding internships in the student’s area of Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies

how to launch their own business idea. interest. Courses develop those leadership Diana L. Gilbertson

abilities demanded by employers that in- Robert C. Hill

Students can facilitate their learning experi- clude written, oral, analytical, and people

ence through active involvement in the Craig Dewey E. Johnson

skills. The option also provides a strong Mark J. Keppler

School’s Small Business Institute, the Insti- foundation for the M.B.A. Students may

tute for Developing Entrepreneurial Ac- Jahanguir M. Moghaddam

choose one of the following three tracks: Julie B. Olson-Buchanan

tion, and the Family Business Institute.

Organizational Leadership — Courses in Joseph J. Penbera

The Human Resource Management this track prepare students for positions as Rudolph J. Sanchez

(HRM) Option is one of only 57 programs project leaders, team leaders, and business James M. Schmidtke

nationally — and the only program in the managers. Courses emphasize leadership is- Jia Wang

California State University system — that sues such as self-directed work teams, per-

has been certified by the Association of formance improvement, negotiating, vision

University and College Industrial Relations and goal setting, and change management.



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Bachelor of Science Grade Requirement Management Option Units

Degree Requirements A grade of C or better must be Select one of the following tracks:

Business Administration Major earned for each course used to •Organizational

All students in the Craig School of Busi- satisfy the requirements for the Leadership Track ..................... (23-24)

ness who are working toward the Bachelor major. MGT 127, 180, 182S;

of Science in Business Administration must, Upper-division writing HRM 150 ...................... (12)

skills requirement .......................... 3-4 and four courses selected from

in addition to the university’s General

Business majors must select ei- ENTR 81, 153, 155, 157; HRM

Education requirements, demonstrate com- 152, 153, 154, 157, 190; MGT

ther BA 105W or ENGL 160W

puter competency, complete a seven-course 126, 127, 131, 133, 152, 158,

(See Writing Requirements, page

group of pre-business courses, six or seven 189T, 190, 195; MKTG 90;

215.)









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courses of upper-division core, 22 to 24 approved by the option

Note: the Upper-Division

units in an area of specialization or option, coordinator .............. (11-12)

Writing Exam is not an option

and an integrative course requirement. •Production/Logistics

for business administration ma-

Computer literacy and computer software jors. Management Track .................. (22-24)

competency are considered essential to suc- Integrative course requirement ........ 3 MGT 126, 180, 195; MKTG

cess in the program, which is heavily ori- 114 ................................ (13)

MGT 187

ented in the use of technology. The pre- and three courses selected from

Electives ................................................. 0

business courses include material consid- MKTG 90, 126; MGT 152,

See individual option 158; FIN 123; ACCT

ered essential for further study in business. requirements.

The upper-division core courses provide a 132; HRM 150 ............. (9-11)

Total ......................................... 120-125 •Special Management

broad background and a breadth of knowl-

edge and understanding. The option Applications Track ................... (23-24)

* This total indicates that 6 units for DS 71 and MGT 127, 180, 182S ........ (9)

courses enable the student to specialize in a ECON 50 are being used to satisfy the General

and 8-9 units selected from

specific area of business and to prepare for Education requirement of 51 units.

ENTR 81, 153, 155, 157;

effective performance in future employ- HRM 152, 153, 154, 157, 190;

ment. Options MGT 126, 127, 131, 133, 152,

Demonstration of computer compe- The three options available to students are 158, 189T, 190, 195;

tency. Complete IS 52 and 52L or outlined in the copy that follows. The MKTG 90 ................... (8-9)

equivalent courses with a grade of C or completion of General Education require- and 6 units, by approval of the

better or achieve a passing score on the ments, pre-business requirements, upper- chair of the Management De-

CSB computer competency waiver division business core, upper-division writ- partment, in one area chosen

examination. See “computer competency ing skills requirement, and the 23-24 units by the student (agriculture,

waiver exam” at http://www.craig. as required by the options, total the 120- fashion merchandising, health

csufresno.edu/Student_Info/USS/. 122 units required for the Bachelor of science, industrial technology,

Science in Business Administration. recreation, theater, etc.) ..... (6)

Units

Entrepreneurship Option Units Total ............................................... 23-24

Pre-Business requirements ............ 16*

ENTR 81, 153, 155, 157 ..................... 12

ACCT 4A, 4B; BA 18; DS Requirements

Select four upper-division

71, 73; ECON 40 or AGEC for Certificate Programs

courses approved by the

1; ECON 50; option coordinator ............................. 12 Before entering a program, students will

(See Pre-Business Policy, page 215.) need to demonstrate that they have founda-

Upper-division Total ..................................................... 24

tion knowledge of business practices and

core requirements .......................... 24 possess good writing skills. Prior approval of

Human Resource

DS 123; FIN 120; IS 130; Management Option Units the certificate program coordinator or the

MGT 110 or 104-106, department chair is required. Students need

HRM 150, 152, 153, 154, 157, 159 .... 18

MGT 124; MKTG 100 or to meet one of the following criteria:

Select two courses from the follow-

100S ing: AAIS 136, 144, 146; ANTH 1. be currently admitted to California State

Option requirements .................... 23-27 120; BA 156; ECON 150, 152; University, Fresno,

The department offers three HS 143, 145, 168B; IE 111; HRM 2. have a bachelor’s degree in any field from

options as part of the Business 189T, 190, 195; MGT 60, 126, an accredited institution, or

Administration major: Entre- 127, 189T; PLSI 185 and PSYCH 3. have an Associate of Arts degree from a

preneurship, Human Resource 144, 149, 156, and 176 ..................... 5-9 two-year accredited college and a mini-

Management, and Manage- mum of two years of business experience.

ment. Total ................................................ 23-27

General Education requirements ..... 51 For successful completion of a certificate,

you must receive a grade of C or better in

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Certificate in Entrepreneurship Units ENTR 157. New Venture Laboratory (3) HRM 154. Compensation

Required courses ............................... 12 Prerequisite: ENTR 155. Students develop Administration (3)

ENTR 81, 153; MGT 110 a business idea that results in a business Prerequisite: HRM 150 and BA 105W or

Elective courses ..................................... 6 plan. In a laboratory setting, students in- ENGL 160W. Analysis of compensation

ENTR 155, 157; MKTG 134; teract with entrepreneurs, suppliers, cus- programs for organizations. Special atten-

FIN 131 or courses approved by tomers, and experts in order to create a new tion given to job evaluation programs, mo-

certificate program coordinator venture that may become viable. (Formerly tivation-to-work theory, micro and macro

or department chair MGT 157) forces influencing compensation decisions.

ENTR 189T. Topics in Case analysis; individual and group reports.

Total ..................................................... 18

Entrepreneurship (1-3; max total 9 HRM 157. Legal Aspects of

Certificate in if no topic repeated) Human Resource Management (3)

Organizational Management Units Studies in entrepreneurship, business plan Prerequisites: HRM 150 and BA 105W or

Required Courses ................................ 12 writing, and problems in small business ENGL 160W. Survey of law related to

MGT 110 (or MGT 104 and management. employment, including discrimination,

106), 127, 182S ENTR 190. Independent Study (1-3; wrongful discharge, safety and health require-

Elective courses .................................. 3-4 max total 6 if no topic repeated) ments, and other government regulations.

ENTR 81; HRM 150; MGT 124, See Academic Placement — Independent Attention given to prevention and resolution

126, 133, 180, 189T or courses Study. Approved for RP grading. of legal complaints and to emerging public

approved by certificate program policy issues. Oral presentations, discussions.

ENTR 195. Internship (3; max total 6)

coordinator or department chair Prerequisites: permission of internship co- HRM 159. Seminar in Human Resource

Total ................................................ 15-16 ordinator. Requires 150 hours of work at a Management (3)

pre-qualified, academically related work sta- Prerequisites: last-semester senior status;

Certificate in Human Resource tion (business, government, or nonprofit HRM 150, BA 105W or ENGL 160W, and

Management Units agency). Reflective journal, final report, and completion of at least three of the following

Required Courses ................................ 12 work station evaluation. Prior department classes: HRM 152, 153, 154, 157. Integra-

HRM 150, 153, 154, and 157 approval is required for course substitutions. tion of human resource management knowl-

Elective courses ..................................... 3 Only one internship may count toward op- edge. Case analysis and discussion. Students

HRM 152, 159; MGT 106 or tion requirements. CR/NC grading only. will be required to take the PHR certifica-

courses approved by certificate pro- tion exam and to independently pay a man-

gram coordinator or department Human Resource datory test fee.

chair Management (HRM)

HRM 189T. Topics in Human Resource

Total ..................................................... 15 HRM 150. Administration Management (1-3; max total 9

of Personnel (3) if no topic repeated)

COURSES Prerequisites: MGT 104 and 106 or 110, Prerequisite: senior standing. Studies in per-

Entrepreneurship (ENTR) and BA 105W or ENGL 160W (may be sonnel and labor relations, recruitment, se-

taken concurrently). Composition of labor lection, retention, compensation, employ-

ENTR 81. Introduction to force; acquisition and utilization of human

Entrepreneurship (3) ment law, and business ethics.

resources; recruitment; selection; perfor-

Develops an understanding of the complex mance appraisal; motivation; compensation; HRM 190. Independent Study

tasks faced by individuals engaged in entre- communications; social issues and govern- (1-3; max total 6)

preneurial activities. Identifies the methods ment influence. Individual and group See Academic Placement — Independent

for developing a business idea, the process of projects; written and oral reports. Study. Approved for RP grading.

starting a business, how to acquire resources, HRM 195. Internship (3; max total 6)

and the key parts of a business plan. (For- HRM 152. Labor Relations and

Collective Bargaining (3) Prerequisite: permission of internship coor-

merly MGT 81) dinator. Requires 150 hours of work at a pre-

Prerequisites: HRM 150 and BA 105W or

ENTR 153. Business Plan Writing (3) ENGL 160W. Relations between employers qualified, academically-related work station

Prerequisite: ENTR 81; MGT 110. This and organized employee groups; organiza- (business, government or nonprofit agency).

course is designed to provide the student tion, election, and certification procedures; Reflective journal, final report, and work

with both (1) an understanding of what is techniques of collective bargaining; labor station evaluation. As a course substitution,

required to start a new firm and (2) the skills agreements; grievance handling; settlement prior department approval is required. Only

needed to write a business plan that will meet of industrial disputes. Class discussion, stu- one internship may count toward option

the standards for funding by an investor or dent presentations. requirements. CR/NC grading only.

financial institution. (Formerly MGT 153)

HRM 153. The Staffing of HRM 200 Series Courses

ENTR 155. Problems in Small Organizations (3) Graduate courses are listed under

Business Management (3) Prerequisites: HRM 150 and BA 105W or Business — Graduate Program.

Prerequisite: ENTR 81 and 153. Special ENGL 160W. In-depth study of major staff-

problems of small businesses: initiation, fi- ing issues such as recruitment and selection of Management (MGT)

nancing, operations. Class projects: study- employees. Emphasis on practical application

ing local business operations; preparing busi- MGT 40T. Entrepreneurial Training

of issues for future managers and HRM pro- Program (1)

ness plans and financial requests. (Formerly fessionals. Group projects, class discussion,

MGT 155) Year-long workshops that allow students

guest lecturers, and experimental exercises. to study, evaluate, and create business plans.

Completion of course requires culminat-

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ing presentation of business plan before a Lecture, discussion, case analysis, guest speak- MGT 180. Seminar in Management

panel of judges. ers, field trips. Theory and Organization Design (3)

MGT 60. Women in Business (3) MGT 127. Contemporary Leadership (3) Prerequisites: MGT 104 and 106 or 110 and

Explores opportunities and challenges facing Prerequisites: MGT 104 and 106 or 110 and BA 105W or ENGL 160W (may be taken

women at work. Examines myths and reali- BA 105W or ENGL 160W (may be taken concurrently). Organizations as open systems

ties of women’s work experience from various concurrently). Individual and team leader- functioning in the external environment; or-

perspectives including leadership, power, ship development. Leadership potential as- ganization development as a planned inter-

work-family issues, diversity, communica- sessment, contemporary leadership theories, vention emphasizing effective implementa-

tion, workplace sexuality, and management and oral and written communications skill tion of system changes, integrating

styles. Lecture, discussion, guest speakers. development. Guest speakers, experiential mechanisms in response to perceived contin-

(Formerly MGT 189T) exercises, and case studies. gencies; and strategic issues of organizational









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life cycles.

MGT 104. Administrative MGT 131. International Management (3)

Principles of Management (3) Prerequisites: MGT 104 and 106, or 110. A MGT 182S. Seminar in Applied

Prerequisite: BA 105W or ENGL 160W (may review of the unique issues, problems, and Management Techniques (3)

be taken concurrently). Not open to students challenges of managing enterprises in an in- Prerequisites: MGT 104 and 106 or 110 and

with credit in MGT 110. Focus on planning ternational environment. Comparative analy- BA 105W or ENGL 160W. Implementation

techniques, organization theory, and ethical sis of management styles and cultures, mana- of management strategy in the human con-

control processes in domestic and interna- gerial processes and strategy formulation. text of organizations; the organizational con-

tional business. Case analysis, management Focuses on American, European, and Japa- text which shapes behavior; climate and cul-

simulations, and written projects. nese enterprises. Seminar discussion and cases. ture as an organization-wide process; and

change, power, and conflict in the organiza-

MGT 106. Behavioral MGT 133. Managing tion as a systematic entity. Experiential exer-

Principles of Management (3) Nonprofit Organizations (3) cises, personal reflection, case analyses, and a

Prerequisite: BA 105W or ENGL 160W (may Prerequisites: MGT 104 and 106, or 110. community service learning experience will

be taken concurrently). Not open to students Examination and analysis of the critical fea- be utilized to enhance the application of

with credit in MGT 110. Focus upon the tures of nonprofit organizations. Topics in- course theory. (Formerly MGT 182)

human dimensions and interpersonal skills of clude board selection, needs assessment, grant

management, including motivation, job de- writing, issues analysis, managing volunteers, MGT 187. Seminar in

sign, leadership, conflict, communication service delivery systems, liaison functions, Strategic Management (3)

networks, and organizational change. Case fund raising, and strategic planning. Lecture, Prerequisites: last-semester senior, comple-

analysis, written projects, small group exer- case studies, field experience, and research. tion of CSB core requirements and BA 105W

cises, and development of communication or ENGL 160W. Focuses on strategic man-

MGT 152. E-Business Enabled Supply agement, industry analysis, global competi-

and interpersonal skills. Chain Management (3) tive environment, formulation and imple-

MGT 110. Administration Prerequisites: MGT 124 or MKTG 90. Sup- mentation of strategy, ethical issues, mergers

and Organizational Behavior (6) ply chain dynamics, interrelationships, and and acquisitions, and management of strate-

Prerequisite: BA 105W or ENGL 160W (may evolution; e-sourcing and e-procurement; gic alliances. Case analysis/computer simula-

be taken concurrently). Not open to students supply chain logistics management; intra/ tions included.

with credit in MGT 104 or MGT 106. inter enterprise optimization; collaborative

Development of management skills with material and distribution requirements, plan- MGT 189T. Topics in Management

emphasis on organization, communication ning, and control; global considerations; com- (1-3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)

networks, leadership, reward systems, conflict puter/Internet applications of supply chain Prerequisite: senior standing. Studies in man-

management, change, ethics, and stress. Case management. agement, organizational theory, organiza-

analysis, written projects, small group exercises. tional behavior, production, transportation,

MGT 158. Project Management (3) business administration, special management

MGT 124. Production/Operations Phases of the project life-cycle; basic tools and and organizational problems.

Management (4) techniques for planning, scheduling, and con-

Prerequisites: DS 123 (may be taken concur- trol of projects; project organizations; project MGT 190. Independent Study

rently); BA 105W or ENGL 160W; MGT roles; techniques for building effective project (1-3; max total 6)

104 or 110. Production/operations systems teams; risk management; information tech- See Academic Placement — Independent Study.

and problems in manufacturing and service nology and e-business projects; computer/ Approved for RP grading.

organizations, including product development Internet applications of project management. MGT 195. Internship (3; max total 6)

and process selection; facility location and MGT 160. Manufacturing Prerequisite: permission of internship coor-

design; operations planning and control; ma- Planning and Control (4) dinator. Requires 150 hours of work at a pre-

terials handling; inventory and quality con- Prerequisite: MGT 124. Material require- qualified, academically-related work station

trol; project management. Lecture discus- ments planning; capacity management; pro- (business, government or nonprofit agency).

sion; computer simulation. duction activity control; just-in-time phi- Reflective journal, final report, and work

MGT 126. Total Quality Management (3) losophy; master planning; inventory station evaluation. Prior department approval

Prerequisites: MGT 104 and 106 or 110, or management; distribution requirements plan- is required for course substitutions. Only one

permission of instructor. Examination and ning; computer applications of manufactur- internship may count toward option require-

analysis of the process and content issues ing planning and control; database develop- ments. CR/NC grading only.

involved in implementing TQM; general sys- ment and maintenance. MGT 200 Series Courses

tems theory; managing change; quality im- Graduate courses are listed under

provement teams; problem solving processes. Business — Graduate Program.



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