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Below is the list of courses required to complete the program. Courses are generally taken sequentially, one at a time, until the program is complete. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information, feel free to contact us.

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ADM-201   Principles of Self-Management2 Hours
This course will focus on group interaction skills and the management of individual and professional priorities. Some of the areas covered will include behavioral style analysis, communication processes within groups, versatility in dealing with supervisors and subordinates, goal setting, prioritizing, and time management.
ADM-316   Computers and Information Processing3 Hours
An introduction to the equipment, techniques, and concepts of information systems processing. Emphasis has been placed on the components of information processing systems and the part each plays in the processing of data.
MGT-205   Professional Communication3 Hours
The importance of professionalism in all types of communication will be stressed. In addition to speaking and writing skills, special emphasis will be placed on listening skills, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
MGT-302   Management and Leadership3 Hours
A study of the techniques of management and leadership and their application to the development of improved managerial effectiveness.
ADM-372   Accounting for Managers4 Hours
This course discusses the use of accounting in the decision making process for managers. This course will discuss the three primary financial statements, the components of the financial statements, financial statement analysis, and managerial accounting concepts.
MGT-425   Issues in Ethics3 Hours
A study of representative ethical theories as they relate to various contemporary problems in management (business). Special consideration will be given to the application of Christian ethical principles to values clarification and decision-making in the business world.
MGT-421   Strategies in Marketing Management3 Hours
An integrated analysis of the role of marketing within an organization. An examination will be made of the factors affecting consumer behavior, the development of marketing strategies, and the cognition of marketing variables.
MGT-450   Negotiation/Conflict Resolution3 Hours
Using simulation, case studies, and fieldwork assignments, this course focuses on the development of the communication and management skills essential for successfully resolving conflict situations involving both labor and management practices and the structural dysfunctions of organizations.
MGT-432   Organizational Behavior3 Hours
A study of organizational theory and application. The managerial functions of planning, controlling, staffing, directing, and motivating are explored in the context of both individual and group behavior.
MGT-441   Philosophy of Corporate Culture3 Hours
A capstone study of the philosophical assumptions upon which American business and management are based. The course defines corporate culture as a contemporary phenomenon distinguishable from the historical roots of traditional labor and management.
MGT-460   International Issues in Business3 Hours
A study of the issues created by the internationalization of markets and competition for both small proprietorships and large corporations. Included will be discussion of problems in establishing overseas markets, financing production abroad, legal restrictions, cross-cultural interactions, foreign and domestic tax complications, and theories of world trade.
MGT-435   Human Resources Management3 Hours
This course provides an introduction to the field of human resource management, its purpose, and how it functions within a business setting to address the issues related to staffing; workforce planning and employment; human resource development; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; and occupational health, safety, and security. Integrated into the application of the HR functions are strategic management, employment law and ethics, globalization, and managing the diverse workforce. Emphasis is placed on HR's role in the organization and the knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to integrate business and HR strategies.
MGT-490   Human Resources Development3 Hours
The course will emphasize the importance of developing, implementing, and evaluating activities and programs addressing employee training and development, performance appraisal, talent and performance management, and the unique needs of employees to ensure that the knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance of the workforce meet current and future organizational and individual needs. Students will be challenged to establish their own plan for personal and career development and lifelong learning and will complete a training and development project intended to be a realistic job preview.
MGT-496   Applied Management Project3 Hours
This course is designed to demonstrate that the student has developed the ability to integrate a diverse management education with several years of practical experience for the purpose of solving a case study management problem of special significance to the student.
42 credit hours
* For the HR specialization, MGT-435 and MGT-490 meet both core and specialization requirements, and ADM-495 is taken in lieu of MGT-496.

ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR HR SPECIALIZATION*
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MGT-470 Total Rewards3 Hours
This course focuses on how organizations use pay systems and benefits plans to achieve organizational goals. Topics encompass the strategic implementation, administration, maintenance, and control of a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including an examination of current theory and application.
MGT-494 Comprehensive Overview of HRM3 Hours
The course is designed to provide students with an overview of key areas in human resource management. Coursework corresponds to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge as defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) that forms the basis of the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification testing. Review topics include: Strategic Management, Workforce Planning and Employment, Human Resource Development, Total Rewards, Employee and Labor Relations, and Risk Management. Prerequisites: Completion of balance of courses for the HRM Specialization.
6 credit hours
* HR specialization courses must all be taken at IWU. The HR specialization is available to online students and also to onsite students in Indiana.

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Core Courses*
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BUS-105   Introduction to American Business3 Hours
A survey of business principles, problems, and procedures including an overview of production and distribution of goods, ownership, competition, profit, managerial controls, personnel, government, and business relations.
MGT-302   Management and Leadership3 Hours
A study of the techniques of management and leadership and their application to the development of improved managerial effectiveness.
MGT-450   Negotiation/Conflict Resolution3 Hours
Using simulation, case studies, and fieldwork assignments, this course focuses on the development of the communication and management skills essential for successfully resolving conflict situations involving both labor and management practices and the structural dysfunctions of organizations.
MGT-432   Organizational Behavior3 Hours
A study of organizational theory and application. The managerial functions of planning, controlling, staffing, directing, and motivating are explored in the context of both individual and group behavior.
MGT-441   Philosophy of Corporate Culture3 Hours
A capstone study of the philosophical assumptions upon which American business and management are based. The course defines corporate culture as a contemporary phenomenon distinguishable from the historical roots of traditional labor and management.
* Business Administration majors take BUS-175 (Introduction to Personnel Supervision) in lieu of MGT-302.

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ECO-205   Basic Economics3 Hours
An introduction to the principles essential to an understanding of fundamental economic problems within business and society.
BUS-220   Accounting for Business3 Hours
A course in basic accounting including an emphasis on understanding how systems work, analysis of transactions, journals and ledgers, financial statements, and accounting information as a management tool.
BUS-230   Global Issues3 Hours
A consideration of the key ecological, social, economic, and political issues confronting the business world as it enters the 21st century.
18 credit hours

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