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LING 4300 - Clinical Experience II
1 credit
Second clinical practicum in middle and secondary schools. Arranged by special methods instructor. Required at Level II.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Set by Secondary Education Department.
Corequisite: LING 4400 or LING 6400 .
Pass/Fail only.
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LING 4400 - Teaching Modern Languages
3 credits
This course is designed for future Foreign/Dual Immersion language teachers. The main objective is to help them become familiar with the most relevant issues of L2 teaching and learning and the diverse approaches to teaching in foreign/dual immersion programs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Corequisite: or
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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LING 4520 - Technology for Language Teaching
3 credits
Web- and disk-based technology for developing electronic course modules for the language learning classroom.
Cross-listed as: LING 6520 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
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LING 4700 - Foundations of Dual Language and Immersion Education
3 credits
This course offers a historical overview and examination of the theoretical and research based foundations for dual language and immersion education.
Prerequisite/Restriction: LING 4400 ; and LING 3300 or LING 4300
Cross-listed as: LING 6700
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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LING 4900 - Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference
3 credits
Develops awareness of what culture is and how it shapes perceptions and attitudes. Through interactive student-centered activities, students learn to analyze cultural differences.
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LING 4920 - Practicum in Language Tutoring
1 credit
Allows language students to develop tutoring skills by assisting professors daily in lower-division courses or fulfilling instructional duties for a comparable amount of time in the language laboratory, public schools, or similar activities with departmental approval. May be repeated for up to a maximum of 3 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
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LING 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar
2 credits
Capstone seminar focused upon student teaching issues, professional development, and principles of effective instruction, with emphasis on reflective teaching.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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LING 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools
10 credits
Thirteen-week culminating practicum experience in which students assume full-time teaching responsibilities under direction of cooperating teachers in their major and minor fields.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Set by Secondary Education Department.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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LING 6010 - Research in Second Language Learning
3 credits
Readings in current SLL literature evaluated in terms of their implications for classroom practice.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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LING 6300 - Clinical Experience I
1 credit
First clinical practicum in middle and secondary schools for Master of Second Language Teaching students. Arranged by special methods instructor. Required at Level I.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Set by Secondary Education Department.
Corequisite: LING 6400
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LING 6310 - Clinical Experience II
1 credit
Second clinical practicum in middle and secondary schools for Master of Second Language Teaching students. Arranged by special methods instructor. Required at Level II.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Set by Secondary Education Department.
Corequisite: LING 6400
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LING 6350 - Pro-Seminar on Second Language Teaching
1-3 credits
This course is designed for graduate students enrolled in the Master of Second Language Teaching program. Students will become familiar with the theory of the Communicative Approach, the Task-Based Approach, and their use in the L2 classroom.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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LING 6400 - Second Language Teaching: Theory and Practice
3 credits
Survey of theories about memory, assigning meaning to recall, and methods L2 teachers and learners use to apply meaning to their teaching and learning. Social dynamics in the L2 classroom and issues of schooling students of diverse backgrounds are central to all course topics.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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LING 6410 - Teaching Modern Languages
3 credits
Methods course for graduate students seeking teacher licensure in any of the modern languages. Considers the context of the present secondary language classroom, effective teaching techniques that can be used in that context, and significant trends in teaching and learning languages.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Corequisite: LING 6310
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LING 6500 - Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Practice
3 credits
This course will introduce students to historical and contemporary theoretical perspectives on second language (L2) acquisition. Students will be encouraged to reflect on how L2 acquisition theory informs teaching methodologies in the L2 classroom.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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LING 6510 - Linguistic Analysis
3 credits
Comparative study of linguistic patterns across languages. Linguistic structures and language typology for teachers of modern languages.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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LING 6520 - Technology for Language Teaching
3 credits
Web- and disk-based technology for developing electronic course modules for the language learning classroom.
Cross-listed as: LING 4520 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
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LING 6600 - Sociocultural Perspectives on Language Learning
3 credits
This course explores the Sociocultural theory of language learning. It focuses on how people learn a language and what the implications are for teaching.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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LING 6700 - Foundations of Dual Language and Immersion Education
3 credits
This course offers a historical overview and examination of the theoretical and research based foundations for dual language and immersion education.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Cross-listed as: LING 4700
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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LING 6800 - Topics in Second Language Acquisition
3 credits
Advanced seminar in the acquisition and teaching of languages.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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LING 6900 - Culture Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice
3 credits
Examines culture learning and connection between development of communicative and cultural competence in the second language learner. Reviews theory, research, and practice in the field of intercultural communication as relating to second language learning and teaching.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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LING 6910 - Exploring the Portfolio
1 credit
Investigation of the portfolio process, including distinguishing qualities of superior portfolios. Students write their teaching philosophy and gather artifacts for their portfolio. Must be taken during the first semester of the Master of Second Language Teaching program. First of a sequence of three required courses.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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LING 6920 - Developing the Portfolio
1 credit
Further development of the portfolio including revision of the student’s teaching philosophy, given insights from courses taken. Reexamination and revision of artifacts gathered, as well as addition of new artifacts.
Prerequisite/Restriction: LING 6910 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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LING 6930 - Finishing the Portfolio
1 credit
Further work toward completion of the portfolio, including careful development of main themes in the teaching philosophy and artifacts; addition of final artifacts; and revision for coherence, clarity, and brevity. Must be taken during the final semester of the Master of Second Language Teaching program.
Prerequisite/Restriction: LING 6920 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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LING 6940 - Independent Study
1-3 credits
Individually directed readings and conference. Departmental permission required before registration. .
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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LING 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-9 credits
Allows students access to faculty and facilities to complete graduate thesis, project, and papers.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MACH 1010 - Machine Tool Technology I
3 credits
An introductory course to machining. Designed to develop skills needed to safely operate various hand tools, power equipment and precision measuring instruments related to the machining field.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MACH 1020 - Machine Tool Technology II
3 credits
Second class in the machining program. Designed to develop skills needed to safely operate various power equipment and precision measuring instruments related to the machining field. Coursework will include: blueprint reading, developing skills in decision making to ensure that productivity and quality is obtained in a safe manner. Additional work on the Turning Machines will entail learning how to setup and operate manual lathes, perform basic and advanced machining operations, lathe cutting tools, all threading operations both internal and external as well as work on drill presses and related tooling.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MACH 1030 - Machine Tool Technology III
3 credits
Intermediate/advanced course to machining. Designed to develop skills needed to safely operate various power equipment and precision measuring instruments related to the machining field. Students will learn to read blueprints, setup and operate manual machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations, develop skills in decision making to ensure that productivity and quality is obtained in a safe manner.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MACH 1040 - Machine Tool Technology IV
3 credits
Advanced course to machining. Designed to develop skills needed to safely operate various power equipment and precision measuring instruments related to the machining field. Students will learn to read blueprints, setups and operate manual machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations, develop skills in decision making to ensure that productivity and quality is obtained in a safe manner. Students will learn advanced work on the Turning machine, manual lathes, as well as an introduction to CNC lathes and mills. Theory and practice of the vertical milling machine, vertical milling machine construction and operation, and machine setup and milling will also be covered.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MACH 1050 - Machine Tool Technology V
3 credits
Advanced machining course designed for students who have reached a level of proficiency in a machine shop environment. Covers specialized machining processes with an emphasis on advanced milling operations. Students will read blueprints, setup and operate manual machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations, continue to develop skills in decision making to ensure that productivity and quality is obtained in a safe manner.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or equivalent skills
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MACH 1140 - Engine Machining Theory
2 credits
Instructs students on the techniques of drilling, honing, boring, grinding, etc., using the machines, measuring tools and gauges associated with . Casting inspection and guidelines for re-use is also explained.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MACH 1160 - Engine Machining Lab
2 credits
Provides hands on experience operating the special equipment used to perform the machine processes done to automotive and diesel engine castings during overhaul. Students will recondition rods, cylinder heads, valve guides and valves, block deck surfaces, cylinder bores, and main bearing bores. Students will also use all precision measuring tools and gauging associated with these processes.
Corequisite:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MACH 2977 - Cooperative Education
1-3 credits
Provides on-the-job machine shop work experience which is coordinated through the instructor/coordinator to determine learning objectives, hours of work, and credit.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MACH 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Individual work approved by instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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MGT 1350 - Introduction to Business
3 credits
Investigation of the role of business in contemporary society, including an introduction to the general problems of business operation.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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MGT 2050 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
3 credits
Surveys the legal and ethical environment of business. Introduction to elementary legal research and writing and critical thinking techniques. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite/Restriction: STAT 1040 or MATH 1030 or MATH 1050 (MATH 1050 or equivalent is required for Huntsman School of Business majors); and GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 2350 - Small Business Management
3 credits
Provides practical overview of management principles and practices as they apply to the small business enterprise. For nonbusiness majors.
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MGT 3000 - Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business
3 credits
This survey course examines all aspects of starting your own business. The course will explore opportunity recognition, marketing, finance, management, obtaining resources, developing a value network, operations, feasibility analysis and the start-up business plan. Credit will not be given for both MGT 3000 and MGT 3510 .
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits, or permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3110 - Managing Organizations and People (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Overview of the role of management, and an introduction to leadership theory and practice. Includes defining of mission and goals, organizing work, and managing human performance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3200 - Business Career Management
2 credits
This course teaches students the skills necessary to develop an in-depth understanding of the career they are pursuing (or would like to pursue) through dedicated research. The course will teach how to prepare a targeted resume and cover letter. Students will develop the skills required to build and manage a network, successfully interview, including business etiquette and how to properly prepare for an interview. Finally, students will learn the steps and elements required to enter and manage a career throughout their lifetime, in short how to build a career more than simply landing a job. (Required to be taken during the junior year)
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3250 - Introduction to Human Resource Management
3 credits
Introduces the process of managing human resources, including human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, compensation, career management, labor relations, human resource strategy, and related ethical issues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 3300 - Contemporary Issues in International Trade
3 credits
Examines interrelated economic, political, and social issues faced by institutions and individuals at various points in the trade process.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Huntsman Scholars Junior Year Program.
Corequisite: ECN 3300 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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MGT 3350 - Critical Analytical Thinking
3 credits
Business leadership and decision-making have become increasingly complex and important undertakings. This course prepares students for the type of critical analytical thinking necessary to be successful organizational leaders by building competencies in the construction, presentation, and critical evaluation of arguments, issues and decisions.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to Huntsman Scholars.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing
3 credits
Overview of marketing function, emphasizing concepts and terminology. Includes basic marketing activities of product management, pricing, distribution, promotion, marketing research, and consumer behavior.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3510 - New Venture Fundamentals
2 credits
Introduction to entrepreneurship and the processes of new ventures. The objective is to help students become familiar with entrepreneurship and ascertain the degree to which it represents a viable career path. Focuses on identifying, analyzing, and developing business opportunities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3520 - New Venture Management
2 credits
Development of the relationship and organizational competencies for entrepreneurs. Focuses on the development of persuasion, delegation, and organizational skills for individuals who launch businesses and/or play a key role in their growth.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MGT 3510 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3530 - New Venture Marketing
2 credits
This course teaches students how to develop and build the brand for the new enterprise. Strategies for gaining customer intelligence are taught, with particular attention to primary and secondary marketing research. Effective low-cost marketing strategies are taught. Students are taught how to use “the coin of the realm” to gain market presence for their ventures. Understanding and implementing social media in marketing and promotion of the opportunity will be learned in the course, as well as the role of traditional media: print, radio, television. This course will use well established research in marketing, strategy and psychology to support the tools, concepts and theory taught in the class.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MGT 3510 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3540 - New Venture Financing
2 credits
This course provides an overview of financial issues affecting entrepreneurial ventures. Emphasizes finance skills needed to develop the financial section of a business plan, make practical financial assessments of new business opportunities, and explore sources of new venture funding. Students will learn how to evaluate resource requirements, mobilize non-financial resources, develop strategies for bootstrapping and explore options for funding with debt and equity. The theory and tools of deal valuation will also be taught. Students will learn how to develop a resource and funding strategy, as well as cash and risk management.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MGT 3510 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3550 - Entrepreneurial Executive Lecture Series
1 credit
Discussion of the discovery, evaluation, and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities. Each week, an active or harvested entrepreneur is invited to share his or her story of new venture creation. Through discussion and a question and answer session, students interact with the entrepreneurs.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 3560 - New Venture Planning
2 credits
Theoretical and practical aspects of starting or buying a business are taught in this class. This includes the development of a business plan, as well as conducting due diligence for buying a business or extensive consulting with a start-up or growth business. Students learn that entrepreneurial planning is an ongoing process that is centered upon organizational mission, vision, values and goals. As part of the instruction, students learn how to create an annual execution plan and a Personal Placement Memorandum (PPM).
Prerequisite/Restriction: MGT 3510 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3570 - New Venture Social Responsibility
2 credits
This course focuses upon social enterprises including ventures with a social mission, non-governmental-organizations (NGOs), and not-for-profit enterprises. Students learn about the growing interest in social entrepreneurship and why serving a broader purpose makes sense. Students learn how social venture business models differ from those of for-profit ventures. Theory underlying social capital, economics, micro venturing and philanthropy are taught in this course. Networking, governance, compliance, and business ethics are all examined.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MGT 3510 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3580 - New Venture Execution
2 credits
This capstone course of the entrepreneurship program is about launching the venture and students are assigned to various faculty and investment mentors. Mentors and students meet regularly throughout the course while students work on executing issues in their business plans. Mentors who are especially experienced in the specific industry of focus help students create networks of advisors and help students solve problems with implementation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring , Summer
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MGT 3670 - Employee Relations and Contract Negotiations
3 credits
Surveys union-management relations, including labor markets, labor history, labor law, union organization and governance, contract negotiations, and grievance processing. Includes cases and simulations to develop negotiating and grievance processing skills.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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MGT 3700 - Operations Management
3 credits
Covers the concepts and tools related to managing a business operation. Topics include demand forecasting, operations strategy and resource planning, process layout, lean systems, inventory and quality, and project management.
Prerequisite/Restriction: STAT 2300 or STAT 3000 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 3710 - Team Management
2 credits
Experientially-driven course focusing on the role of teams in organizations and on developing skills which individuals and teams need to be effective. Topics include self-awareness, supportive communication, problem solving, and conflict management.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 3720 - Leading Organization Change (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Explores the topic of organizational change and transformation, with special emphasis on the role of leadership, vision, and organization culture in change programs. Extensive use of case studies and experiential exercises. Also covers the history of organization development, change facilitation, and dealing with resistance to change.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MGT 3110 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
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MGT 3800 - Leadership
2 credits
This course fosters leadership development through a focus on integrity, authenticity, and commitment to a purpose higher than oneself. Students become more effective leaders by removing constraints and allowing leadership to emerge as natural self-expression.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 3810 - Employment Law and Policy Development (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
3 credits
Examines laws related to employment, labor relations, civil rights, compensation, safety, health, and retirement. Provides hands-on experience in drafting and reviewing human resource policies in a business setting. Addresses implementing and influencing public policy.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MGT 2050 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 3820 - International Management (DSS)
DSS Depth Social Sciences
2 credits
Exploration of international culture and context of management, the impact of globalization on businesses today, and the pressures and complexities of operating in global markets, including the processes of managing multi-cultural human resources.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 3830 - International Law
2 credits
This course examines business transactions in the international political-legal environment. The course will include interrelationships among the laws of different countries and trading blocks and their affect on individual companies. By the conclusion of the course, students will have an understanding of conceptual framework of international law and the world legal system, how to minimize risks and avoid litigation, mechanisms for enforcement of international business law, realities behind international treaties, agreements or laws, practicalities of international business transactions and the complexities, ambiguities, and many “gray” areas of law that impacts an international business. They will also have an understanding of the U.N. Convention on contracts for international Sale of Goods. Students will be able to construct a path for making business decisions necessary to operate a business in an international legal environment.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 3900 - Strategic Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism
3 credits
This course describes the nature and scope of career opportunities in hospitality and tourism. It provides an introduction to the language of hospitality and tourism management, describes how to identify, understand and segment target audiences, and discusses the role of customer relationship management in hospitality and tourism management. Students also learn how to design and implement effective marketing communications, use market research in hospitality and tourism management, and review and evaluate best practices in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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MGT 3910 - Revenue and Cost Management in Hospitality and Tourism
3 credits
This course provides a foundation for managing revenues and costs in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will learn how to analyze financial statements in the industry and how to effectively use them in strategic/tactical decision-making. Strategies for optimizing sustainable profitability will be explored. The course will rely upon simulations, role-playing, and cases to analyze trends and develop effective revenue management strategies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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MGT 3920 - Hospitality Management and Operations
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the logistics and operations of the tourism and hospitality industry including: lodging management practices, special events planning, food and beverage, housekeeping, etc. The day-to-day decisions that are part of the tactical side of the tourism and lodging industry will be taught. Special topics such as service recovery, impression management, and the use of social media will be examined. Finally, human resource management within the industry will be considered including recruiting and retaining a high quality workforce.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 3930 - Tourism and Events Administration
3 credits
Core revenue drivers in the Tourism and Hospitality industry are special events, meetings, conferences, conventions, and tradeshows. This course teaches students how to effectively manage the regular operations of an organization and also successfully execute special events. The course teaches students how to successfully and simultaneously manage different types of customers with very different motivations and needs. This course will focus on managing special events properly and how to use events as a marketing tool for an organization by promoting customer companies or cause - concerts, sporting events, street fairs, etc.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 4050 - International Marketing
2 credits
Issues related to retailing in international markets, such as motivations, cultural influence on consumer behavior, and entry strategies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4070 - Retail Management (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Basic issues related to retail management, such as merchandising, location, promotion, store management, and retail image.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits. (Prerequisites do not apply to students taking MGT 6070 .).
Cross-listed as: MGT 6070 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 4240 - Merchandise Planning and Control
3 credits
Issues related to pricing, budgeting, open-to-buy, and planning inventory.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
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MGT 4510 - Buyer Behavior
2 credits
Marketing analysis of the decision processes of individuals, households, businesses, and not-for-profit institutions. Builds on concepts from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 , any Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course, admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4525 - New Product Development
2 credits
The purpose of this course is to explore issues and problems in the marketing of new products and services. The processes of new product marketing including identification, concept selection, product design, pre-test and test marketing, launching and profit management will be taught. Formal models and approaches involving new product marketing will be demonstrated and students will apply the models on business cases.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4530 - Marketing Intelligence
3 credits
Management of marketing research function. Basic vs. decisional research, survey research, cost vs. value of information, research design, experimentation, and analysis techniques.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better MGT 3500 ; choose one of the following statistics courses: STAT 1040 , STAT 2300 , STAT 3000 , or PSY 3010 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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MGT 4535 - Marketing Campaigns
2 credits
This course introduces the student to the area of marketing compaigns by exploring areas essential for the communication strategies necessary for the successful marketing of products and services. The course focuses on various elements of campaign strategy, including advertising, promotions, point-of-purchase communications, direct techniques, and other topics. The course will focus on the development of marketing campaigns from conception to implementation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4540 - Social Media Marketing
2 credits
This course takes an in-depth look at social networks, social media platforms and online advertising. The course will explore how social networking tools have dramatically altered the ways we live, work, learn, shop, share and consume content and develop relationships. The course will especially emphasize promotional tools used by marketers in order to gain brand awareness, loyalty, and market share.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4550 - Brand Management
2 credits
Examines role of promotion concepts in development of a communication strategy. Based on an introduction to the nature of communications, course covers advertising, personal selling, and sales promotion, emphasizing the competitive and strategic value of communications in both the marketplace and society.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4560 - Strategic Sales Management
2 credits
This course focuses on the development and management of strategic accounts. Emphasis paid to understanding and practicing all phases of the key account process including prospecting, contacting, qualifying, proposal presentation and closing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4570 - Consumer Choice Modeling
2 credits
This course explores and defines the specific attributes of consumer choice and its relationship to consumer marketing. The course builds on theory and research in psychology, marketing, and economics to examine both conscious and non-conscious consumer motivations, emotions, and other decision drivers. Students will be capable of conceptualizing, operationalizing, and developing marketing tools, models, and strategies to improve the marketing performance of an enterprise.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; PSY 3010 or STAT 1040 or STAT 2300 or STAT 3000 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4590 - Marketing Audit
3 credits
Analytical approach to strategic marketing problems facing the firm competing in global markets. Emphasizes key analytical and decision-making frameworks concerning the global marketing environment and the marketing mix and their impact on the firm’s performance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3500 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4600 - Negotiations
2 credits
This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to complete successful negotiations while maintaining both integrity and relationships. It is based on a series of simulated negotiations in a variety of situations including candidate-employer negotiations, resolving conflicts and cross-cultural.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4630 - Human Resource Management Capstone
3 credits
Integrative capstone course, designed as the last course for graduating senior Human Resource Management majors. Covers current aspects of human resources. Includes case studies, real-world exercises, and team-based projects.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3250 , MGT 3710 and MGT 3810
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4710 - Senior Leadership Project
3 credits
Students plan and complete advanced leadership projects, present results, and document accomplishments. Students gain practical experience and demonstrate ability to manage complex projects, contributing to organizational goals and their own career objectives.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 4720 - Production Planning and Control
3 credits
Examines concepts and tools used in the planning and control of production activity and material flow. Topics include production scheduling, capacity analysis, and push versus pull production.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3700 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 4730 - Business and Society
2 credits
Examines the relationship of business enterprises with their external environment and helps students to develop an analytical framework for addressing the business and society relationship over one’s career in business or government. Helps students recognize, formulate, and analyze moral issues, as well as trace decisions forward to personal, cultural, and societal consequences.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4740 - Process Analysis and Development
2 credits
Examines concepts and tools used to analyze, improve, and assess manufacturing and service processes. Specific topics covered include statistical quality control, design of experiments, and constraint management.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3700 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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MGT 4750 - Managing Complexity
3 credits
Introduces concepts and tools used to facilitate systems thinking within organizations. In addition, simulation games and modeling are used to increase student understanding of how actions in one area of a business impact other areas and overall organizational performance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3700 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 4790 - Managing Global Value Chains
2 credits
Examines strategies and tactics used to manage global supply chains. Topics include supply chain design, product development, strategic sourcing, information flow, and supply chain risk.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- (2.67) or better in MGT 3700 ; admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 4800 - Independent Research and Readings
1-3 credits
Provides opportunity for student to pursue special interests under tutorship of faculty.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits and permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 4890 - Strategic Planning and Execution (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Integrative capstone course dealing with challenges and strategies associated with international business. Students develop global business judgment and perspective through addressing problems related to global market entry and growth, finance, operations, strategic alliances, social responsibility, and business-government relationships.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Senior standing; FIN 3400 ; MGT 3110 , MGT 3500 , MGT 3700 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 4950 - Senior Honors Thesis/Project
3 credits
Creative project that will then be written up, and presented, as a Senior Thesis as required for an Honors Plan.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 5210 - Management of Philanthropy
3 credits
Explores application of business practices to philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and social enterprises. Examines principles of corporate social responsibility and its relationship to meeting broad stakeholder interests.
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MGT 5310 - Non-Profit Management
3 credits
Non-Profit Management focuses on the development, management and leadership of non-profit organizations. Specifically, this course discusses the role and scope of non-profits, both in the U.S. and globally; introduces management theory and practice for achieving non-profit effectiveness and sustainability; and explores different leadership models relevant to non-profit organizations.
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MGT 5640 - Selected Topics in Management and Human Resources
1-3 credits
Selected topics in management and/or human resources are pursued in depth. Topics and instructor may vary.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits and permission of instructor.
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 5730 - Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
2 credits
Application of continuous improvement concepts, systems, and techniques throughout the organization. Analysis of contemporary methods of management and continuous improvement. Topics include: continuous flow, scientific thinking and the continuous improvement cycle, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, mistake proofing, and creative problem-solving.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 90 credits. (Prerequisites do not apply to students taking MGT 6730 )
Cross-listed as: MGT 6730
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MGT 6010 - Advanced Business Law
3 credits
Detailed investigation of business law, including law of contracts, torts, property, secured transactions, commercial paper, and business organizations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MGT 2050 .
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MGT 6020 - Value Based Management
1-3 credits
This is an intensive course that prepares students for their Master of Business Administration program of study by framing the functional areas of business, defining the firm from a systems perspective and examines value based management from the perspective of firm stakeholders. By the end of the course the students will have a strong understanding of the importance of the synergistic fit of the functional areas of an organization. They will also understand the importance of resource bundling and value networks both for the firm and their careers.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGT 6050 - International Retailing
3 credits
Issues related to retailing in international markets, such as motivations, cultural influence on consumer behavior, and entry strategies.
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MGT 6055 - Management Principles
1.5 credits
Introduction of management principles for students entering a master’s degree program in the Huntsman School of Business.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into a Huntsman School of Business master’s degree program.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
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MGT 6070 - Retail Management
3 credits
Basic issues related to retail management, such as merchandising, location, promotion, store management, and retail image.
Cross-listed as: MGT 4070 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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MGT 6075 - Fundamentals of Business Law
1.5 credits
Introduction of business law principles for students entering a master’s degree program in the Huntsman School of Business.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into a Huntsman School of Business master’s degree program.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
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MGT 6180 - Intrasession MBA Workshop
0.5-1 credit
Intensive workshops designed to enhance the MBA experience.
Repeatable for credit.
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MGT 6200 - Negotiation for Executives
1-3 credits
This course is designed to improve students’ understanding and skills in all phases of negotiation, the development of negotiation strategy and to the management of integrative and distributive aspects of the negotiation process. The course is based on a series of simulated negotiations in a variety of contexts including dyadic, buyer-seller transactions, dispute resolution, cross-cultural and third-party.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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