Senate Document Number 2401S

Date of Senate Approval 02/08/01

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

APC Document 17:   New Description of the B.S. in Management, B.S. in Industrial and Engineering Management, B.S. in Accounting, MGMT 300 Legal and Ethical Environment, MGMT 350 Marketing Principles, and ACCT 330 Accounting Applications; Delete Courses in Management; Change in Course Requirement in Managerial Accounting Emphasis Area.

Effective Date: Fall, 2001

Delete: On page 151, the description of the Bachelor of Science in Management.

Add: On page 151, the following description of the Bachelor of Science in Management:

The program leading to the B.S. in Management is designed to provide students with the appropriate skills to perform effectively in a professional business environment. Courses are designed around the basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas: quantitative research, oral and written communication, critical thinking, team dynamics, and business technology. Global relationships and ethical decision making are also integrated throughout the core curriculum.

Add: On page 152, the following description of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Engineering Management:

The program leading to the B.S. in Industrial and Engineering Management has as its objective the combining of the fields of management and engineering. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas: quantitative research, oral and written communication, critical thinking, team dynamics, and business technology. Global relationships and ethical decision making are also integrated throughout the core curriculum. The program is directed toward preparing students for careers such as production manager, project manager, planning specialist, technical liaison, materials manager, and quality control manager.

Add: On page 153, the following description of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting:

The program leading to the B.S. in Accounting is designed to provide students with the appropriate skills and interest to enter an area of accounting. The courses give a basic understanding of the business world and a background in the general areas of accounting. Topics such as internal accounting procedures, individual, partnership and corporate tax, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted accounting standards (GAAS) are explored. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas: quantitative research, oral and written communication, critical thinking, team dynamics, and business technology. Global considerations and ethical decision making are also integrated throughout the core curriculum.

The Financial Accounting Concentration provides a thorough background for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. The Managerial Accounting Concentration is appropriate for those who are interested in the Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA).

Impact Statement: These changes have no impact on the department's majors or minors, the University's requirements, other departments, or the department's future staffing needs and course offerings.

Rationale: The above descriptions better convey the mission of the major.

New Descriptions of MGMT 300 Legal and Ethical Environment (3),

MGMT 350 Marketing Principles (3), and ACCT 330 Accounting Applications (3)

Delete: On page 156, the description of MGMT 300 Legal and Ethical Environment.

Add: On page 156, the following description of MGMT 300 Legal and Ethical Environment:

Emphasizes the role of ethics, the law, and their relationship in the business environment. Topics include structure of the court system, social responsibility and business, white collar crime, employment relationships and discrimination, agency, alternative dispute resolution, securities and antitrust, and consumer protection. Critical thinking exercises utilize casework and library and electronic research. Prerequisite: MGMT 220. Fall and Spring.

Add: On page 157, the following description of MGMT 350 Marketing Principles:

The course focuses on the elements of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion and place) and the marketing concept. Marketing terminology and selected marketing models and theories are presented. Application and integration of these theories and models are required. Prerequisite: MGMT 220. Fall and Spring.

Add: On page 155, the following course title and catalog description:

330 Accounting Applications (3)

A software-based course that introduces students to various applications used by accountants. A tutorial approach will be used and students will obtain significant hands-on experience in different types of accounting-based software. Prerequisites: ACCT 302; MGMT 221 or permission of instructor. Spring.

Impact Statement: These changes have no impact on the department's majors or minors, the University's requirements, other departments, or the department's future staffing needs and course offerings.

Rationale: The above descriptions better convey the content of the courses.

Delete Courses in Management

Delete: The following courses:

On page 156, MGMT 332 Human Resource Management (3);

On page 157, MGMT 335 Conflict Resolution (3);

MGMT 345 Employment and Labor Legislation (3);

On page 158, MGMT 432 Human Resource Management II (3);

On page 159, MGMT 435 Wage and Compensation (3).

Rationale: These courses are no longer offered.

Impact Statement: These changes have no impact on the department's majors or minors, the University's requirements, other departments, or the department's future staffing needs and course offerings.

Delete: On page 154, under Managerial Accounting Concentration: MGMT 413.

Add: On page 154, under Managerial Accounting Concentration, required courses:

MGMT 313.

Rationale: Content of MGMT 313 is more appropriate for the Managerial Accounting major.