DEPARTMENT: TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
TMGT 3302 BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS
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This course introduces descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, variances, and graphic representation of data) and statistical inferences. Statistical inferences will involve sampling techniques, estimation, testing of hypotheses and regression analysis.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and MATH 1414 or MATH 1442.
TMGT 3303 COMMUNICATIONS FOR TECHNICAL MANAGERS
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This course covers business-oriented research, assimilation, and synthesis of technical manuals and reports. Additionally, the course covers professional presentations, team-work, interviewing skills, public relations, and business etiquette.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and ENGL 1302.
TMGT 3305 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICE
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This course provides analyses of individual and group behaviors in organizational settings. It provides an understanding of effective organizational management, employee empowerment, organizational culture and diversity in the workplace.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing and BUSI 1301.
TMGT 3310 DECISION MAKING
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Analytic and systematic approach to the study of decision making through management science processes and techniques. Topics include quantitative analysis and decision-making relationships, simulation and risk analysis, and decision analysis using various criteria.
Prerequisite: TMGT 3302
TMGT 3312 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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An examination of the tools and methods used to manage the physical and personnel assets of an enterprise. Topics include inventory techniques, asset allocation, human resources, and financial management.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
TMGT 3321 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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The purpose of this course is the overview of the entire supply chain: manufacturers, service providers, distributors, sales channels, e.g. retail, ecommerce, and consumers. Students will study and analyze interaction among purchasing, materials management, logistics, warehouse/distribution center management, and contracts in developing an efficient and effective supply chain. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic nature of supply chain management of products and services given the impact of the global economy.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
TMGT 3322 LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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The course studies the flow of raw material, energy, information, products, services, and people in a business. The course provides a system approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management and control, warehousing, material handling, packaging, order processing, and information. Special attention is given to production logistics.
Prerequisite: TMGT 3321.
TMGT 3336 LEGAL ISSUES FOR TECHNICAL MANAGERS
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An introduction to local, state, federal, and international laws affecting organizational practices. Additional emphasis is placed on ethical issues affecting management behavior.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
TMGT 3337 ECNOMONICS FOR TECHNICAL MANAGERS
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A study of economics and its role in managerial decision making. The course is focused on modern economic thinking and its relevance to business and management. Topics include market structure, production and cost, and public policy towards business.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and ECON 2301 and ECON 2302.
TMGT 3338 ACCOUNTING FOR TECHNICAL MANAGERS
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The use of accounting information by non-financial managers. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation, rather than the construction, of accounting information.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and ACCT 2401.
TMGT 3340 QUALITY ASSURANCE, MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
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This course examines the primary tools and methods used to monitor, improve and control quality in organizations. Topics include the historical development of quality management, the tools for quality improvement, and management strategies and contemporary quality strategies.
Prerequisite: TMGT 3312.
TMGT 3353 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
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This course provides an overview of the international business environment and conditions affecting firms conducting business overseas. Special emphasis will be placed on managerial functions and elements of the management process in a firm operating under foreign economic, technological and political, social, and cultural environments.
Prerequisite: TMGT 3337.
TMGT 3358 NETWORK SECURITY MANAGEMENT
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This course provides a strategic overview of network security management, including a review of the types of network security problems, best practices, cost analysis of different types of network security and network security policies.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
TMGT 3411 TECHNOLOGY IN ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
CRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:04 LAB HRS:00
The use of technology in commercial and industrial enterprises. Topics include the use of computers and software in communication, inventory management, production, automation, sales, and financial forecasting.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
TMGT 4303 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE SYSTEMS
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An understanding of the design and implementation of electronic commerce systems. This course addresses issues including e-commerce, marketing and applications within the digital economy.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
TMGT 4304 RISK MANAGEMENT
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A study of risk assessment and management techniques, methods, and models used in business to minimize and control risks in business environment. Topics include risks in project management, marketing, and program scheduling and costing.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
TMGT 4320 ORGANIZATIONAL DESIG AND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
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Students work in teams on instructor-approved industryspecific projects; teams will formulate an implementation plan using technology management skills to identify problems and formulate solutions. Each team will make a formal presentation for peer review.
Prerequisites: TMGT 3305 and TMGT 3310.
TMGT 4341 PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
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Examines management issues affecting the inflow and outflow of materials and services into organizations. Topics include purchasing activities, global sourcing, bidding, contract administration, and materials management.
Prerequisite: TMGT 3310.
TMGT 4342 SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY
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The course studies the security of the supply chain. The course combines traditional practices of supply chain management with the security requirements of the system. The purpose is to study the creation, development, and enhancement of security practices that deal with concerns driven by threats such as terrorism, piracy, and theft. Special emphasis is given to transport and logistics systems in a global economy.
Prerequisites: TMGT 3321.
TMGT 4347 CAPSTONE: PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY PLANNING AND CONTROL
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A study of production planning and control systems. Topics include capacity and materials requirements planning, justin-time production systems, and scheduling and inventory management.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of the program coordinator.
TMGT 4351 DATABASE ADMINISTRATION AND INTEGRATION
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Understanding the essentials of database design and administration in a business environment. Additionally provides practical experience in resource management, data utilization, security and database efficiency.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
TMGT 4396 CAPSTONE: MANAGING TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
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Team approach to the analysis and design of basic industriallevel projects; integration of concepts learned in previous required courses; a capstone learning experience.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of the program coordinator. Junior standing: Completion of minimum required Technical Support and General Education courses. Senior standing: Completion of 18 upper division courses.