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Course Descriptions

Prefix and Course Index 
 

Mathematics

Courses are designated as MATH in the class schedule.
  

  • MATH 430 - Number Theory (3)

    Basic concepts of classical number theory with modern applications. Divisibility, congruences. Diophantine approximations and equations, primitive roots, continued fractions. Applications to public key cyprotography, primality testing, factoring methods and check digits.

    Prerequisite: MATH 302 .
  

  • MATH 435 - Mathematical Statistics (3)

    Statistical theory and its applications, based on the use of calculus.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335 .
  

  • MATH 436 - Advanced Applied Statistics (4)

    Linear models, including mixed models, applied to experimental and field data from current research projects. Poisson and logistic regression. Model fitting and checking; use of permutation tests as needed. Presentation of results suitable for publication (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory) (BIOL 436 and MATH 436 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: MATH 338  with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
  

  • MATH 437 - Modern Approaches to Data Analysis (4)

    Nonparametric statistical inference, including methods based on rank and order; resampling, including bootstrap; smoothing histograms, including kernel and smoothing-spines; clustering with logistic and multinomial models, hierarchical clustering and k-means; inference based on posterior distributions, learning and neural networks. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: MATH 335 , MATH 439 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • MATH 438 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes (3)

    Stochastic processes, including Markov chains, Poisson Process, Wiener Process. Applications to birth and death processes and queuing theory.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335 .
  

  • MATH 439 - Intermediate Data Analysis (3)

    Simple and multiple linear regression, testing hypotheses, dummy variables, ANOVA, ANCOVA, confounding and interaction, diagnostics, influence and outliers, transformation and weighting and model selection. Introductory nonlinear and logistic regression. SAS statistical software will be used.

    Prerequisite: MATH 250B  or MATH 270B  ; MATH 338 .
  

  • MATH 440 - Advanced Numerical Analysis (3)

    Advanced topics in numerical analysis selected from iterative methods for linear systems, approximation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations, optimization methods and approximation theory. Error and convergence analysis and computer coding.

    Prerequisite: MATH 340 .
  

  • MATH 450 - Advanced Calculus II (3)

    Sequences and series of functions. Continuity, differentiation and integration of functions of several variables. Advanced topics in analysis, such as Lebesgue integration or the theory of metric spaces.

    Prerequisite: MATH 350 .
  

  • MATH 460 - Actuarial Models (3)

    Introduction to a variety of useful frequency, survival and severity models used to model insurance risks. Determining suitable model parameters and assumptions and the appropriate inferences based upon these models.

    Prerequisites: MATH 335 , MATH 338  with a “C” or better in each.
  

  • MATH 470 - Advanced Mathematical Model Building (3)

    A capstone course for students with strong mathematical preparation. Stochastic models, Monte Carlo integration, simulation of discrete event systems, simulation software and further studies in dynamic systems and flow and diffusion models.

    Prerequisites: MATH 307 , MATH 335 , MATH 370 .
  

  • MATH 471 - Combinatorics (3)

    Analyze discrete structures, including existence, enumeration, and optimization. Permutations and combinations, combinatorial identities, the inclusion-exclusion principle, recurrence relations, Polya counting. Basic definitions and properties of graphs, Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs, trees, graph colorings and chromatic number, planar graphs.

    Prerequisite: MATH 302  or MATH 307 .
  

  • MATH 480M - MARC Proseminar (1)

    Intended to increase the contact of MARC Fellows with minority scientists of national repute who will present seminars. Fellows will read and discuss relevant primary literature, attend the seminars, and meet with speakers before and after the seminars. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units. (BIOL 480M, CHEM 480M and PSYC 480M are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: selection as MARC Fellow.

  

  • MATH 489A - Applicable Linear Algebra (3)

    Topics from linear algebra useful in graduate studies in applied mathematics. Finite and infinite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices. Introduction to Hilbert spaces. Projection theorem and some of its applications.

    Prerequisites: linear algebra, advanced calculus and consent of instructor.

  

  • MATH 489B - Applicable Analysis (3)

    Topics from analysis useful in graduate studies in applied mathematics. Topics may include initial and boundary value problems, including series solutions, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, Fourier analysis, generalized functions, an introduction to the calculus of variations, and transform methods.

    Prerequisites: undergraduate calculus, linear algebra, advanced calculus and consent of instructor. Corequisite: MATH 489A .
  

  • MATH 491 - Research Seminar (1)

    Students are required to attend the weekly undergraduate research seminars and give at least one seminar presentation as determined by the faculty adviser. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Corequisite: MATH 497  or MATH 498 .
  

  • MATH 495 - Internship in Applied Mathematics (1-3)

    Work experience in advanced mathematics through positions in business, industry or government. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: 15 units of upper-division mathematics and consent of instructor.

  

  • MATH 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorials (1-3)

    Consult “Student-to-Student Tutorials” in this catalog for more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. May be taken Credit/No Credit only.
  

  • MATH 497 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)

    Methods of research in the mathematical sciences through a research project supervised by a departmental faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: nine units of upper-division mathematics and consent of instructor.

  

  • MATH 498 - Senior Thesis (2)

    Preparation, presentation and defense of a thesis. Topic approved by the undergraduate research committee. Thesis formatted in accordance with journal in field. May not be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: six units MATH 497  (up to 2 units concurrently) and consent of instructor.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • MATH 499 - Independent Study (1-3)

    Special topic in mathematics, selected in consultation with and completed under supervision of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

  

  • MATH 501A - Numerical Analysis and Computation I (3)

    Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear systems of equations, eigenvalue problems. Interpolation and approximation, spline functions, numerical differentiation, integration and function evaluation. Error analysis, comparison, limitations of algorithms.

    Prerequisites: MATH 489A , MATH 489B . Corequisite: MATH 501B .
  

  • MATH 501B - Numerical Analysis and Computation II (3)

    Numerical methods for initial and boundary-value problems for ordinary and partial differential equations. The finite element method. Error analysis, comparison, limitations of algorithms.

    Prerequisites: MATH 489A , MATH 489B . Corequisite: MATH 501A .
  

  • MATH 502A - Probability and Statistics I (3)

    Theory and applications of probability models including univariate and multivariate distributions; expectations and transformations of random variables.

    Prerequisites: MATH 335 , MATH 489A , MATH 489B . Corequisite: MATH 502B .
  

  • MATH 502B - Probability and Statistics II (3)

    Theory and applications of sampling theory, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335 , MATH 489A , MATH 489B . Corequisite: MATH 502A 
  

  • MATH 503A - Mathematical Modeling I (3)

    Mathematical modeling concepts. Topics may include: dimensional analysis, scaling and sensitivity; system concepts, state space, observability, controllability and feedback; dynamical systems, models and stability analysis; optimization models.

    Prerequisites: MATH 489A , MATH 489B , MATH 501A , MATH 501B .
  

  • MATH 503B - Mathematical Modeling II (3)

    Development and analysis of mathematical models in such areas as mechanics, economic planning, operations management, environmental and ecological sciences, biology and medicine.

    Prerequisite: MATH 503A .
  

  • MATH 504A - Simulation Modeling and Analysis (3)

    Advanced techniques of simulation modeling, including the design of Monte Carlo, discrete event and continuous simulations. Topics may include output data analysis, comparing alternative system configurations, variance-reduction techniques and experimental design and optimizatio

    Prerequisites: MATH 501A , MATH 501B , MATH 502A , MATH 502B , MATH 503A , MATH 503B .
  

  • MATH 504B - Applications of Simulation Modeling Techniques (3)

    Introduction to a modern simulation language and its application to simulation modeling. Developing computer models to demonstrate the techniques of simulation modeling, model verification, model validation and methods of error analysis.

    Prerequisites: MATH 501A , MATH 501B , MATH 502A , MATH 502B , MATH 503A , MATH 503B . Corequisite: MATH 504A .
  

  • MATH 530 - Probability and Statistical Inference (6)

    Fundamentals of probability theory, including random variables, joint and conditional distributions, expected values, major probability limit theorems, and some well-known distributions. Maximum likelihood, method of moments, sufficiency, Bayesian estimation, properties of estimators, confidence and credible intervals, and hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335 .
  

  • MATH 531T - Advanced Topics in Statistics (3)

    Introduction to cutting-edge developments in statistics. Topics may include Spatial Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS Programming for Statistical Data Analysis, and Statistical Computing in SAS/SQL. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: MATH 502A , MATH 502B , MATH 534 .
  

  • MATH 534 - Statistical Computing (3)

    Numerical methods in linear and nonlinear regression including Gauss-Jordan, QR, and Gauss-Newton algorithms. Maximum likelihood computation, including Newton, Fisher-scoring, quasi-Newton, and EM algorithms. Bayesian computations, including numerical integration, Monte-Carlo integration, and Markov chain Monte Carlo. Nonparametric inference including Bootstrap.

    Prerequisites: MATH 502A , MATH 502B , MATH 320 , MATH 307 .
  

  • MATH 535 - Applied Biostatistics (3)

    Analyze survival data using parametric, nonparametric, semi-parametric methods, censoring and truncation, survival/hazard functions, parametric models, life-tables, Kaplan-Meier and Nelson-Aalen estimators, log-rank test, Cox proportional hazards models, partial likelihood, time-dependent covariates, additive hazards models, diagnostics and competing risks.

    Prerequisites: MATH 502A , MATH 502B .
  

  • MATH 536 - Categorical Data Analysis (3)

    Inference for two-way contingency tables, generalized linear models, logistic regression, logit and probit models, log-linear models, model fitting and estimation of log-linear parameters, strategies in model selection, log-linear models for ordinal variables, Poisson regression and Poisson log-linear models.

    Prerequisite: MATH 502A , MATH 502B .
  

  • MATH 537 - Multivariate Analysis (3)

    Multivariate normal distribution, comparison of several multivariate means, multivariate linear regression models, elliptically contoured distributions, estimation of orthogonal and oblique factors, inference for structured covariance matrices, simultaneous equation models, classification functions, procrustes analysis and graphical models.

    Prerequisites: MATH 307 , MATH 502A , MATH 502B .
  

  • MATH 538 - Bayesian Statistics (3)

    Fundamentals of Bayesian inference including informative and noninformative priors for single and multiparameter models, Bayesian asymptotics, hierarchical models, Metropolis Hastings and Gibbs sampler algorithms, model checking, Bayesian design of experiments, Bayesian linear models and generalized linear models, and neural networks.

    Prerequisites: MATH 502A , MATH 502B , MATH 534 .
  

  • MATH 539 - Statistical Consulting (3)

    Ethics, the communication aspects of consulting with clients, the formulation of statistical problems, recommendations of design protocols, selection of appropriate statistical methods, data analysis and interpretations of results including writing proper reports. Course based on case studies.

    Prerequisites: MATH 502A , MATH 502B .
  

  • MATH 571 - Survey of Mathematical Modeling and Bioinformatics (3)

    Introduction to the strategies, approaches and computer applications utilized for drug discovery and design, database design and data mining. Case studies will illustrate specific applications of the methods of measuring, visualizing, representing, inferring, clustering, classifying and modeling biotechnological data. (BIOL 571 and MATH 571 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: MGMT 540  and acceptance into the PABS MBt degree program. Corequisites: BIOL 570 , BIOL 572 .
  

  • MATH 580 - Studies in Historical Mathematics (3)

    Topics in mathematics history emphasizing impact of different cultures on mathematical thought and practice across time. Meets graduate writing requirement.

    Prerequisites: graduate standing.

  

  • MATH 581 - Studies in Geometry (3)

    Topics relating to the high school curriculum from an advanced standpoint, including the axiomatic method and non-Euclidean geometry.

    Prerequisites: MATH 307 , graduate standing.
  

  • MATH 582 - Studies in Algebra (3)

    Topics relating to the high school curriculum from an advanced standpoint including algorithms, fields and polynomials.

    Prerequisites: MATH 302 , graduate standing.
  

  • MATH 583 - Studies in Statistics (3)

    Calculus-based course designed to teach appropriate strategies and tools to effectively address problems in statistics. Project design, exploratory data analysis and interpretation, and effective communication of results.

    Prerequisite: MATH 338 , graduate standing.
  

  • MATH 584 - Studies in Analysis (3)

    Topics relating to the high school curriculum from an advanced standpoint, including limits, continuity, differentiation and integration.

    Prerequisites: MATH 350 , graduate standing.
  

  • MATH 586 - Studies in Discrete Mathematics (3)

    Topics relating to the high school curriculum from an advanced standpoint, including induction, recursion, probability and combinatorics.

    Prerequisites: MATH 335  and graduate standing.
  

  • MATH 587 - Studies in Mathematical Problem Solving (3)

    Problem solving via non-routine and enrichment-type problems from several different branches of mathematics.

    Prerequisites: MATH 302 , graduate standing.
  

  • MATH 597 - Project (3-6)

    May be repeated for credit. Students in the Applied Master’s Program may take for credit for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

  

  • MATH 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)

    Normally taken in conjunction with required graduate courses. Also offered without being attached to any course. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Mathematics Education

Courses are designated as MAED in the class schedule
  

  • MAED 442 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School (3)

    Research, standards, objectives, technology and methods for teaching mathematics. Required of mathematics majors for the general single subject credential. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program in Mathematics. Corequisite: EDSC 440F .
  

  • MAED 449E - First Semester Student Teaching (3)

    See description under Department of Secondary Education.
  

  • MAED 449I - Second Semester Student Teaching (10)

    See description under Department of Secondary Education.
  

  • MAED 449S - Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)

    See description under Department of Secondary Education.
  

  • MAED 499 - Independent Study (1-3)

    Special topic in mathematics education, selected in consultation with and completed under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

  

  • MAED 532 - Teaching Problem Solving in Middle School Mathematics (3)

    Seminar to explore techniques of problem-solving for mathematics teachers of grades 5-9. Review of research on problem solving at the middle school level. Review of state and national documents on middle school mathematics education. Emphasis on problem-solving in algebra, geometry, and probability

    Prerequisite: MATH 403B .
  

  • MAED 542 - Teaching Mathematics at the College Level (0)

    Strengthens student effectiveness in teaching mathematics at the college level. Strategies that promote student engagement, collaboration, retention and success, as well as appropriate use of technologies.

    Prerequisite: Full-time graduate standing.

Management

Courses are designated as MGMT in the class schedule.
  

  • MGMT 246 - Business and Its Legal Environment (3)

    Laws and regulations affecting the business environment and managerial decisions including the legal system and methods of dispute resolution. Topics include torts, crimes, contracts, product liability, business organization, employment, antitrust, environmental protection; incorporates ethical considerations and international perspectives. Uses case studies.

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Area A.2 with a C- (1.7) or better.
  

  • MGMT 335 - Family Business Dynamics (3)

    Unique issues faced by family-owned and operated businesses. Textbooks, lecture and outside real-world projects explore the business, personal and interpersonal issues associated with family-owned businesses.

    Prerequisite: completion of lower-division business core.

  

  • MGMT 339 - Managing Operations (3)

    Integrates selected general management concepts with operations management concepts and techniques. Emphasizes the development of competencies required for effective planning, designing, operating, controlling and improving processes that produce and deliver quality goods and services. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Corequisites: BUAD 301 , ISDS 361A .
  

  • MGMT 340 - Organizational Behavior (3)

    Social and cultural environments of business. Business ethics. Communication, leadership, motivation, perception, personality development, group dynamics and group growth. Human behavior and organizational design and management practice in American and world wide business. One or more sections may be offered in any online format

    Prerequisites: G.E. category in Social Sciences. Corequisites: BUAD 301 , ISDS 361A .
  

  • MGMT 343 - Human Resource Management (3)

    Human resource management functions in organizations. Topics include selection, recruiting, training, compensation and performance appraisal.

    Prerequisites: BUAD 301 , MGMT 340 .
  

  • MGMT 346 - International Law for Business (3)

    International legal environment in which firms operate. Case studies in the areas of treaties and laws, EU, NAFTA, international contracts, regulation of imports, exports and competition, government policies, enforcement of property rights and issues involving ethical responsibilities.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 246 .
  

  • MGMT 348 - Commercial Law (3)

    Philosophy, institutions and role of law and ethical considerations in commercial transactions. Case studies in sales, storage and shipment of goods, commercial paper, debtor and creditor rights and remedies, bankruptcy, secured transactions and suretyship.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 246 .
  

  • MGMT 349 - Law for Small Business (3)

    Philosophy, institutions and role of law and their practical applications in the areas of interest to the small-business person. Product liability, consumer rights, workers’ compensation and other topics.

    Prerequisites: BUAD 301 , MGMT 246 .
  

  • MGMT 350 - International Business and Management (3)

    Fundamental course in international business and international management. Overview of international business, and emphasizes a managerial approach that involves examining the various roles of managers in an international setting.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339  or MGMT 340 .
  

  • MGMT 365 - Entertainment Business (3)

    Management facets of businesses designed to divert and amuse consumers during their leisure time, collectively known as the entertainment industry. Business and economic aspects of the industry and its enterprises. Various professions within entertainment.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 246 , BUAD 301 .
  

  • MGMT 421 - Operations and Systems Design (3)

    Key management methodologies for design of high-performing service and manufacturing organizations. Achieving competitiveness and profitability through excellent management of service and product design, process analysis and reengineering, capacity and facility planning, work systems and technology management.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339 .
  

  • MGMT 422 - Operations Planning and Control (3)

    Concepts and techniques to plan output, schedule product and employees, manage inventory, and coordinate activities to better meet customer demand. Use of ERP systems. Uses cases, research projects and/or computer software.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339 , not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 423 - Purchasing and Supply Management (3)

    Operational and strategic role of purchasing/supply management in organizations. Develops skills and knowledge in supplier selection/evaluation, negotiation, cost/price analysis, contract management, global sourcing, commodity analysis, value analysis. Exercises, cases, guest speakers.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339 , not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 425 - Quality Management (3)

    Measurement and improvement of productivity and quality in organizations. Problem-solving and process management tools. Case analyses and research projects address issues of people and technology. How to improve your organization: manufacturing or service, department or company.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339 , not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 426 - Global Operations (3)

    Managerial issues related to the international division of labor and the resulting operational challenges in the generation and exchange of goods and services across international borders. Issues discussed include outsourcing, benchmarking, facilities and partnerships.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339 .
  

  • MGMT 430 - Integrated Supply Chain Management (3)

     Managing materials, capital and information flows throughout multiple organizations in a supply chain from acquisition of materials to delivery of finished goods and services to the final customers. Presentation and case studies on various issues in supply chain management.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339 , MKTG 351 , not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 432 - Staffing (3)

    Theories and techniques related to employee staffing. Topics include the planning, legal issues, job analysis, measurement, internal and external recruitment and selection, and decision-making.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 343  with a D or better, not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 434 - Compensation (3)

    Topics include job analysis and evaluation, pay structures, salary survey, individual compensation, incentive systems and benefits.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 343  with a ‘D’ (1.0) or better, MCBE major, not pre-major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA Developing equitable compensation and benefit programs in order to retain a productive workforce.
  

  • MGMT 435 - Management of Service Organizations (3)

    Highly focused set of concepts required to successfully manage service organizations. Subjects include service concepts, service delivery processes, strategic positioning, service personnel and technologies, global/regulatory issues, work and quality systems, and performance metrics.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339  , CBE major, not pre-major; or PUAD or CM** major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 436 - Training and Development (3)

    Theoretical and practical issues involved in designing and implementing training and development programs in work organizations. Topics include planning and assessment, design and delivery of training initiates to meet organizational needs and evaluation of training effectiveness.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 343   with a “D” (1.0) or better, MCBE major, not pre-major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 440 - Emerging Issues in Management (3)

    Open to nonbusiness majors. Business and management in America. Interrelationships of technological, economic, political and social forces with the business enterprises and their ethical obligations to owners, employees, consumers and society at large.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, MGMT 339  , MGMT 340  ; or graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 441 - Labor-Management Relations (3)

    Impact of labor-management relations upon labor, management and the public. Proper grievance procedure, collective bargaining and settlement of disputes.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 340  .
  

  • MGMT 442 - Leadership Theory and Practice (3)

    Theory and practice surrounding leadership. Trait, skills, styles, situational approaches to leadership, as well as leader-member exchange, transformational leadership, team, women, culture, ethics and leadership.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 340 , not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 443 - Team Leadership Skills (3)

    Managerial skills in group dynamics as they relate to team performance. Cultural diversity, including value differences and perception. Leadership: problem solving, idea generation, communications and conflict management. Organization change and designs that enhance team effectiveness.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339  , MGMT 340  , MCBE major, not pre-major; or CM** or COMM major; or or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 444 - Project Management (3)

    Principles and techniques of effective project management. Managerial, organizational and behavioral concepts, as well as effective tools, techniques and software for planning, communications, coordination and control of the project.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339 , MCBE major, not pre-major; or EGCE or ENST major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 445 - Employment Law (3)

    Legal and ethical issues of employment relationships and environment. Case studies in agency, independent contractors, responsibilities of managing offers, hiring process, discrimination, wages, hours and benefits, termination, OSHA, workers compensation and other regulations affecting employment. International implications of employment.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 246  , not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MB. Corequisite: MGMT 343 .
  

  • MGMT 446 - Entertainment Business Law (3)

    Legal/business issues of the entertainment Industry. Topics include copyright, trademark, publicity and privacy right, artistic credit, defamation, entertainment contracts, creator control, moral rights, entertainment guilds, business and legal representation of artists, performing rights societies and government regulation.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 246 , MCBE major, not pre-major; or CM** or THAR major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 447 - Internet Legal Issues (3)

    Legal and ethical issues relating to the Internet and information technology. Case studies in the areas of intellectual property, e-commerce, on-line contracting, taxation, securities, privacy, obscenity, defamation, information security, network crimes and global issues.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 246 , MCBE major, not pre-major; or CM** or THAR major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 449 - Seminar in Strategic Management (3)

    Integrative cases from top management viewpoint. Administrative processes, ethical-legal-economic implications of business decisions, international applications; organization theory and policy formulation. Individual and team efforts.

    Prerequisites: BUAD 301 , all MCBE core courses.
  

  • MGMT 455 - Cross-Cultural Management (3)

    Develop a more comprehensive understanding of the ways in which culture affects management decisions. Not available for graduate degree credit.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339  or MGMT 340 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • MGMT 460 - Lean Startup Entrepreneurship (3)

    Theory and techniques of lean startup entrepreneurship, including customer development, product-market fit and go-to-market strategy, and applies them in consultation with actual startup companies.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339  for MCBE students, BUAD 210  for non-business students.
  

  • MGMT 461 - Entrepreneurial Management (3)

    How to plan, organize and control new ventures. Setting up business-level strategy and corresponding systems to improve venture performance. Casework, research and fieldwork with selected local businesses. Not applicable for graduate degree credit.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 201B , MGMT 339  for MCBE students; ACCT 201A , BUAD 301  for non-MCBE students; or graduate standing and not pre-MBA.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • MGMT 464 - Entrepreneurial Leadership (3)

    Leadership roles, organizational development and human resource management of new ventures. Setting up systems to improve venture performances that comply with related laws and regulations. Casework, research and fieldwork with selected local businesses. Not applicable for graduate degree credit.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 340  for MCBE students; or graduate standing and not pre-MBA.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • MGMT 465A - New Venture Creation and Funding (3)

    How to develop product and service concepts for new ventures, test the concepts, set business strategy, design operating systems and develop financial forecasts, while complying with related laws and regulations. Venture teams will prepare business plans and make funding presentations.

    Prerequisites: MCBE (not pre-majors) or PHYS majors or ENTR minor: MGMT 339 , MGMT 340 , MGMT 461 , MGMT 464 , MKTG 462  or ACCT 463 . Corequisite: MGMT 461 , MGMT 464 , MKTG 462  or ACCT 463 . Or, MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 465B - New Venture Launch (3)

    Venture teams will launch new ventures. New ventures may be start up businesses or new profit centers within existing businesses. Final report and oral presentation on venture results.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 465A  with a “D” (1.0) or better for MCBE (not pre-major) or PHYS majors, or ENTR minor; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.
  

  • MGMT 470 - Entertainment Operations (3)

    Apply management theory in the area of entertainment that uses physical media for its delivery, including film, ancillary markets, broadcast television, and music. Organization and business operations in these fast-paced, high-profile industries. Not applicable to graduate degree requirements.

    Prerequisites: Student must be in MCBE (no premajors) and complete both MGMT 339   and MGMT 365   or MBCE graduate standing (not pre-MBA).
  

  • MGMT 471 - Hospitality and Tourism Management (3)

    Learn to manage in the fast-paced segments of live entertainment, e.g., amusement/theme parks, gaming/wagering, and special event management (conferences, conventions, etc.). Organizations, jobs, and business operations in these complex, high-profile industries.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339 , MGMT 340 , MGMT 365 , MCBE standing, not pre-major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA
  

  • MGMT 480 - Global Strategic Management (3)

    Conceptualization, formulation and implementation of successful global business strategies. Managing cultural differences, strategic alliances and strategies for the Pacific Rim and Europe.

    Prerequisites: BUAD 301 , completion of all International Business core courses.
  

  • MGMT 495 - Internship (1-3)

    Planned and supervised work experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Credit/No Credit only.

    Prerequisites: six units of upper-division management courses including MGMT 339 , concentration in Management or International Business, consent of department internship adviser, at least junior standing, 2.5 GPA, one semester in residence at the university.
  

  • MGMT 495E - Internship (1-3)

    Planned and supervised work experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only.

    Prerequisites: six units of upper-division management courses including MGMT 339 , concentration in Management or International Business, consent of department internship adviser, at least junior standing, 2.5 GPA, one semester in residence at the university.
  

  • MGMT 499 - Independent Study (1-3)

    Open to qualified students desiring to pursue directed independent inquiry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Not open to students on academic probation.

    Prerequisites: senior standing, approval by department chair.
  

  • MGMT 510 - Seminar in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Managerial Ethics (3)

    How to generate a competitive advantage through ethics-based business strategies, and how to enhance social responsibility in conducting business activities in finance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, HR and management and information technology.

    Prerequisite: MCBE graduate status.
  

  • MGMT 511 - Quality Function Management and TQM (3)

    A study of the functions and responsibilities of the quality organization. TQM and ISO concepts, and the tools for continuous improvement are analyzed for sequence of use and deployment.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Master of Biotechnology (MBt) degree program or consent of instructor.
  

  • MGMT 515 - Management of Information in the Corporate Environment (3)

    Review and application of management information systems in business. System planning, system design and analysis, use of files, decision support systems, expert systems and implementation of management information systems. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: MCBE graduate standing and not Economics graduate standing or pre-MBA.

  

  • MGMT 516 - Operations Management (3)

    Role of operations management function in modern manufacturing and service organization. Formulating operations strategy consistent with organizational strategy, operations planning, organization, directing and control activities. Long- and short-term decision areas and decision-making tools and techniques. Global, environmental and ethical issues.

    Prerequisites: MCBE graduate standing and not Economics graduate standing. Co-requisite: ISDS 513 .
  

  • MGMT 518 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3)

    The legal system and case studies in areas of contracts, torts, products liability, employment, business organizations and trade regulation, with consideration of ethical theories and implications as they apply to business practices.

    Prerequisite: MCBE graduate standing and not Economics graduate standing.

  

  • MGMT 520 - International Legal Environment of Business (3)

    International legal environment in which firms operate. Case studies in the areas of treaties and laws. World Trade Organization, EU, NAFTA, international contracts, dispute resolutions, regulation of imports, export and competition, government policies, enforcement of property rights and issues involving ethical responsibilities.

    Prerequisite: classified MCBE status.

 

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