Application of behavioral science concepts to work settings in profit and nonprofit organizations. Individual settings behavior, interpersonal relations, work groups, relations among groups studied in the context of organizational goals and structure. Experiential focus. For non-business administration majors and minors.

This course introduces the fundamentals of Human Resource Management (HRM) and how HR is using data to drive decision making (People Analytics). HRM should be an essential part of any business strategy to be integrated into the traditional trio of finance, marketing and operations. In most organizations, Human resource related costs are by far the number one line of operating expenses. But to earn and maintain a seat at the table, and help make data-informed strategic decisions, HR partners will need to bring a solid knowledge about gathering the right data, choosing appropriate analysis, and interpreting and communicating findings in a meaningful way. Prereq: ADMN 575 or MGT 580 or MGT 535.

Examines the management of change and innovation, especially the role of entrepreneur in managing new ventures. Uses case analysis, guest speakers, and business plan preparation to study the characteristic behavioral, organizational, financial, and marketing problems of entrepreneurs and new enterprises. Prereq: ADMN 575 or MGT 580 or MGT 535, ADMN 585 or MKTG 550 or MKTG 530, ADMN 502 or ACFI 501 or ACCT 501.

Demands on strategy have expanded in a new era of capitalism. Businesses must assume responsibility for addressing complex issues at the intersection of business and society. This course prepares students to drive change by leading purpose-driven businesses that engage all stakeholders, not just shareholders and management. Conscious capitalism and realizing that everything connects to everything else ? ethics, economics, politics, culture, technology, environment ? is the foundation for growing businesses while simultaneously solving global societal challenges.