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Major in Management
Barbara A. Reilly, Coordinator
The Master of Science with a major in management is designed to allow students to study in depth a particular facet of management while still demonstrating basic competencies in all functional business areas. There are two areas of specialization available for management majors. A description of each area follows.
The production/operations management specialization is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary to assess the operations function of both goods-producing and service-rendering organizations, to diagnose current operating systems, and to prescribe and implement improvements.
The organizational behavior specialization is designed for individuals who wish to increase their understanding of people in organizations and their ability to effect change, either as managers or as internal or external consultants. Topics include leadership, negotiation, organizational change, and consulting.
Regulations for the Degree
- All Master of Science students will complete the Business Communication Skills Requirement explained earlier in this chapter. The regulations, policies, and procedures given in the "Master's Enrollment" and "Master's Programs" sections in this chapter apply to the M.S./Management program. A maximum of six hours of transfer credit is permitted in this 30-hour program.
- Course Requirements. The course requirements for the degree Master of Science with a major in management and the format of the program follow:
- Foundation Requirements. The courses in this list are in addition to the 30 hours required for the degree. They are assigned as part of the admissions process based on a review of each student's transcripts. They can be exempted if equivalent course work has been previously completed with grades of C or higher.
For descriptions and prerequisites of the undergraduate foundation courses, see "Course Descriptions" chapter of the Georgia State University Undergraduate Catalog. This catalog is available from the Georgia State University Bookstore and on the web at www.gsu.edu; click on Students then Catalogs.
Accounting: MBA 8121 or financial and managerial accounting principles (Acct 2101-2102).
Behavioral Science: Management (Mgt 3500), sociology (Soci 1101), or psychology (Psyc 1101).
Economics: Microeconomics principles (Econ 2106).
Mathematics: College algebra (Math 1111).
Statistics: MBA 8011 or Math 1070. |
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- Course Requirements continued.
- Specialization and Electives in the Major (30). An M.S. student majoring in management must choose one of two specializations and complete 30 hours of appropriate course work for the specialization. Consult the "Course Descriptions" chapter of this catalog to review the prerequisites to the courses listed below.
Production/Operations Management
Required Courses (18-27)
MBA 8452 Systems and Operations Management (3)
Mgt 8510 Operations Planning and Control (3)
Mgt 8540 Production/Operations Strategy (3)
At least three of the following:
Mgt 8440 Work Team Design and Development (3)
Mgt 8520 Seminar in the Design of Operating Systems (3)
Mgt 8550 Applications of Simulation in Management (3)
Mgt 8560 Principles of Quality Management (3)
Mgt 8580 Project Management (3)
DSc 8760 Statistical Quality Assurance (3)
DSc 8140 Management Science Model Building for Decision Making (3)
ECm 8400 e-Supply Chain Management (3)
Electives (3-12). At least one elective must be an 8000-level management or decision sciences course. Remaining electives will normally be selected also from 8000-level management or decision sciences courses. Where appropriate and approved by the departmental faculty adviser, electives may be taken from other areas, especially computer information systems.
Organizational Behavior and Development
Required Courses (21-30)
MBA 8412 Organizational Behavior (3)
Mgt 8200 Organizing to Compete (3)
Mgt 8450 Organizational Development and Change (3)
At least four of the following:
HRM 8210 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (3)
Mgt 8150 Organizations, Work, and Literature (3)
Mgt 8430 Enhancing Leadership Skills (3)
Mgt 8435 Power in Organizations (3)
Mgt 8440 Work Team Design and Development (3)
Mgt 8460 Consulting Practice and Theory (3)
Electives (0-9). These courses will normally be selected from 8000-level courses in management and/or in human resource management. Where appropriate and approved by the departmental faculty adviser, electives may be taken from other areas, especially psychology, sociology, and anthropology.
- Program of Study. Each student's program must be planned in consultation with the M.S. faculty adviser for his or her specialization before a non-required course is taken. Students may contact the department to schedule an appointment. A copy of the program will be filed with the Office of Academic Assistance and Master's Admissions for review and approval.
Progress toward the degree, including clearance for graduation, cannot be confirmed without an approved program of study. Any changes in the program must be approved by the faculty adviser and a copy of the changes sent to the OAA.
Students always must consult the "Course Descriptions" section of the current graduate catalog to determine if they have met the prerequisites for any course to be taken.
- Time Limit. The time limit for completing the M.S./Mgt. program is five years from the first semester a course in section B or C (above) is taken.
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