University of Michigan - Flint

Credits:   1
Category:   Pre-business
Pre-requisites:   ENG 109 or qualifying score on placement test
Offered:   Multiple sections in Fall, Multiple sections in Winter, Multiple sections in Spring/Summer
Instructional Format:   In-class and online
Description:   Introduction to use of computing facilities of the University of Michigan-Flint. Components of computer systems; text editors; Windows.

Credits:   3
Category:   Pre-business
Pre-requisites:   MTH 090 or equivalent as determined by placement test
Offered:   Multiple sections in Fall, Multiple sections in Winter, Multiple sections in Spring/Summer
Instructional Format:   In-class
Description:   Review of intermediate algebra, linear and quadratic equations, theory of polynomial equations.

Credits:   3
Category:   Pre-business
Pre-requisites:   CSC 121; MTH 118 or 121
Offered:   2 sections in Fall, 2 sections in Winter, occasionally 1 section in Spring/Summer
Instructional Format:   In-class and online
Description:   Elementary principles and techniques for analyzing numerical data. Central tendency, dispersion, correlation, inference from random samples, and graphical presentations. Laboratory problems based on business and economic data.

Credits:   3
Category:   Pre-business
Pre-requisites:   MTH 111; at least sophomore standing
Offered:   3 sections in Fall, 2 sections in Winter, occasionally 1 section in Spring/Summer
Instructional Format:   In-class
Description:   Introduction to the utilization of an accounting system to generate financial statements. Emphasis on interpreting and using the information reported in financial statements to understand and evaluate the financial results and position of an entity. Foundation course for students planning to do further work in accounting; survey course for others.

Credits:   3
Category:   Business core
Pre-requisites:   A course in sociology or psychology, at least junior standing
Offered:   2 sections in Fall, 2 sections in Winter, occasionally 1 section in Spring/Summer
Instructional Format:   In-class and online
Description:   Application of basic behavioral science concepts and research to management of organizations. Emphasis on determinants and consequences of individual behavior, interpersonal communications, group and intergroup behavior as they influence effectiveness of management.

Credits:   3
Category:   Required for Organization Behavior/Human Resource Management Concentration
Pre-requisites:   BUS 181, BUS 211, prior or concurrent BUS 341, ECN 201, ECN 202, and their prerequisites
Offered:   1 section in Fall
Instructional Format:   In-class
Description:   Organization, training, motivation, and direction of employees. Designed to be helpful to any student who may be called upon to supervise work of others.

Credits:   3
Category:   Required for Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management Concentration
Pre-requisites:   BUS 341, BUS 344, and their prerequisites; senior standing
Offered:   1 section in Winter
Instructional Format:   In-class
Description:   Approaches and practices to select, train and compensate employees to ensure organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. Topics include recruitment methods and tools including measurement of validity and reliability, staffing tools such as the employment interview and training systems (e.g. needs analysis, development, and evaluation) as well as compensation systems that attract, retain, and motivate good employees. Lecture, discussion, and project management format.

Credits:   3
Category:   Required for Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management Concentrations
Pre-requisites:   BUS 344, BUS 443, and their prerequisites; senior standing
Offered:   1 section in Winter
Instructional Format:   In-class
Description:   Examination of contemporary developments and trends (hot topics) that affect organizational behavior and human resource management and the exploration of how to affect organization-wide change. Projects include in-depth interview with practicing human resource manager, in-basket exercise, challenge team building. Capstone course for the OB/HRM concentration.

Credits:   3
Category:   Elective for Organization Behavior/Human Resource Management Concentration
Pre-requisites:   BUS 181, BUS 211, prior or concurrent BUS 341, ECN 201, ECN 202, and their prerequisites
Offered:   1 section in Winter
Instructional Format:   In-class
Description:   Economic, social and legal problems in negotiating the collective bargaining agreement. Detailed consideration of issues of collective bargaining and administration of the contract through grievance procedures and arbitration. Basis exploration of compensation planning and administration.

Credits:   3
Category:   Elective for Organization Behavior/Human Resource Management and Operations Management Concentrations
Pre-requisites:   BUS 181, BUS 341, and their prerequisites; at least junior standing
Offered:   1 section in Fall
Instructional Format:   In-class
Description:   Examination of the creation, management, and impact of teams in the contemporary work world. Different types of teams are discussed with an emphasis on problem-solving teams (e.g. process involvement teams, re-engineering teams, special project teams). Addresses issues of selection, role assignment, team facilitation, group dynamics, conflict and empowerment. Project management issues such as planning and controlling large-scale projects are also addressed.

Credits:   3
Category:   Elective for Operations Management, Marketing, and Required Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management Concentrations
Pre-requisites:   COM/ENG 338; senior standing
Offered:   1 section in Fall
Instructional Format:   In-class and online
Description:   Experiential focus on developing skills necessary for effective management. Self-presentation, interpersonal influence, counseling, feedback and performance appraisal, process observation, bargaining and negotiating.