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This is a course in Managerial Economics, which focuses primarily on the microeconomic environment in which a manager must operate. In addition to understanding how market structures affect firm performance, the course explores the use of economic concepts as managerial tools.

A conceptual presentation of descriptive and inferential statistics and their use in decision making. The course involves research design, planning and evaluation research, problem selection, proposal writing and presentation, and research report writing and evaluation.

Individual factors affecting human behavior in organizations are explored in this course. Theoretical concepts which provide the foundation for the study of organizational behavior are examined together with an emphasis on leadership, team development, motivation, and communication. Application of these concepts to the management of organizations is accomplished through class activities. While the focus is almost entirely on the core organizational behavior topics, the development of a management philosophy and the understanding of the link between both managerial activites and organizational effectiveness are used as integrating themes.

A study of leadership research including leadership traits, styles, contingency theories, and group leadership approaches. Students apply these results through an analysis of their own personality traits and leadership styles.

This course explores the key elements and various forms of social capital as well as ways to measure its value to commerce and communities. Social capital's role in sustaining and enhancing human relationships with ecological systems is also examined in order to better understand how social structures, networks and norms contribute to business success and community vitality. Course instruction includes business and community case studies, both domestic and international.

This course is designed for managers and leaders in human services, cultural, educational, community, environmental and other nonprofit organizations. The focus is on the unique concerns and changing environment of nonprofit organizations. Management of volunteers and professionals; resource development; governance and volunteer boards; fundraising and multiple sources of funding; unique legal and regulatory issues; increased emphasis on accountability; and the entrepreneurial character of nonprofit leadership.

Will provide managers with an overview of factors currently affecting both management and organizations together with their potential future effect on work and organizations.