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Management


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Department Head: James H. Davis
Location: Business 415
Phone: (435) 797-1789
FAX: (435) 797-1091
E-mail: mgt.huntsman@usu.edu
WWW: http://huntsman.usu.edu/management/

Associate Department Head:

Alan P. Warnick, Business 407, (435) 797-2301, alan.warnick@usu.edu

Undergraduate Advisor:

Paige Geslin, Business 309, (435) 797-2272, paige.geslin@usu.edu

Barbara Baird, Business 309, (435) 797-2272, barbara.baird@usu.edu

Graduate Program Director:

Steven H. Hanks, Business 414, (435) 797-2373, steven.hanks@usu.edu

Graduate Program Coordinator:

Lynne Pettit, Business 308, (435) 797-9159, lynne.pettit@usu.edu

Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration, International Business, and Marketing; Master of Science (MS) in Human Resources

The department also participates in the Huntsman School of Business Master of Business Administration  (MBA) Degree. Graduate-level courses offered by the department are included in the plans of study of graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines. Students can specialize in Entrepreneurship or Human Resource Management in the on-campus MBA program.

Undergraduate Programs

Objectives

The Department of Management offers programs to prepare students for administrative positions in business, government, and other institutions. Specialized training is provided within specific functional fields of business, as well as training directed at understanding the broader aspect of business as it functions within our economy. Training is specifically provided in three areas: (1) Business Administration, providing broad cross-disciplinary experience in the core business areas of entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, human resource management, marketing and operations; (2) International Business, preparing leaders versed in business, social science, and cultural dimensions of a global marketplace; and (3) Marketing, involving positions in sales, advertising, retailing, distribution, and other similar activities.

Departmental Honors

See Honors in Business description in the Huntsman School of Business  section.

Learning Objectives and Assessment

Assessment information for the Management Department can be found online at: http://www.huntsman.usu.edu/management/htm/assessment/

Huntsman School of Business Admission Requirements

All students having majors within the Management Department must satisfy the Huntsman School of Business admission requirements . Academic advising about these requirements is available in the Huntsman School of Business Programs and Advising Center, Business 309.

All students enrolled at USU are required to satisfy the General Education requirements  and the University Studies Depth Education requirements  of the University.

Matriculation Requirement and Transfer Limitation

No more than 15 USU Huntsman School of Business credits (ACCT, BUS, FIN, MGT, MIS), numbered 2000 and above, earned as a nonbusiness major (before acceptance into the Huntsman School) can be applied to a Huntsman School degree. More than 15 business credits can be transferred from other accredited institutions. However, additional USU Huntsman School credits added to previously earned transfer business credits may not exceed a combined total of 15. Furthermore, to earn a bachelor’s degree in a Huntsman School major, at least 50 percent of the required Huntsman School credits must be earned from coursework taken from the Utah State University Huntsman School.

USU Credits and Business Credits

At least 30 of the last 60 semester credits must be taken from Utah State University, at least 20 of which must be completed in upper-division courses, of which at least 10 credits must be completed in courses required by the student’s major. At least 50 percent of the Huntsman School of Business credits required for a Huntsman School degree must be taken from the Utah State University Huntsman School or its departments, which include: School of Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Management, and Management Information Systems.

Minor in Business

A Business Minor  is administered by the Huntsman School of Business. For further information, students should contact the Huntsman School of Business Programs and Advising Center, Business 309, (435) 797-2272.

Graduation Requirements

To be recommended by the department for graduation, majors in the Department of Management must have a grade point average of at least 2.50 in their upper-division Huntsman School of Business acumen and major requirement courses, as well as an overall GPA of 2.50. This includes transfer credits. At least fifty percent of the business credits required for a business degree must be taken on the Utah State University campus or at a designated residence center.

Financial Assistance

The Department of Management and the Huntsman School of Business award scholarships in addition to those available through the University Financial Aid Office. Information and application forms are available from the Huntsman School of Business Programs and Advising Center, Business 309.

Student Organizations

The department sponsors five student organizations. Membership in the organizations is open to all students, both undergraduate and graduate, who meet the membership requirements.

The Entrepreneurship Club (E-club) is for all students at Utah State University who want to start their own business someday. The club hosts events for students in business, engineering, science, pre-med, education, the arts, natural resources, agriculture…ANYONE who wants to learn more about starting and building a business. The club provides all the tools and resources needed to get started.  A variety of activities and programs teach students how to evaluate industries, assess opportunities, create business models, raise money, build teams, market new products, provide excellent customer service, and develop a sustainable new venture.  For more information, contact Michael Glauser, Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Programs, mike.glauser@usu.edu (435) 797-8215 or the club leadership directly at eclub@usu.edu.

The Entrepreneurship Club at Utah State University is the local chapter of the national organization of CEO (Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization).  CEO’s mission is to provide students with opportunities to interact with successful entrepreneurs, refine business ideas and plans, gain business and leadership experience, participate in internship opportunities, and enjoy interaction with other students with the entrepreneurial spirit. 

Huntsman Marketing Association (HMA) is open to all students interested in exploring and preparing for careers in marketing and professional sales.  This career placement-oriented student association holds professional development and networking events to help students launch into careers in marketing management, social media and internet marketing, marketing analytics and research, brand and promotional management, business-to-business sales and account management, retailing and marketing channels.

“We’re going places” is HMA’s promise to its members.  HMA’s mission is to assist students in their personal efforts “to go places” in their professional and personal lives.  HMA members participate in case competitions, sales competitions, career exploration field trips, resume workshops, mock interviews, and American Marketing Association professional networking events.  For more information, contact the HMA Student Leadership (hma.usu@gmail.com) or Dr. Sterling Bone, Assistant Professor of Marketing, sterling.bone@usu.edu, (435)797-9631.

Society for the Advancement of Ethical Leadership (SAEL).  All students at Utah State University are welcome to join the Society for the Advancement of Ethical Leadership.  The club aims to enable its members to think critically about their own personal ethics and leadership methods.  This is facilitated through book discussions, an annual Ethics Bowl competition, and various service activities.  Anyone interested in joining can contact John Ferguson at john.ferguson@usu.edu or the club leadership directly at ethicalleaders@gmail.com.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the professional Human Resource Management organization cosponsored by the Bridgerland Chapter of SHRM. The SHRM chapter at Utah State is designed to help HR majors and other business majors develop and refine the skills necessary for today’s business world.  By being a part of USU’s SHRM chapter, students will benefit from the business professionals that we invite to meetings that share their experiences in the business world in an interactive learning environment.  Whether a student is a business major considering HR management as a career or just looking for career options, this is a great place to get started with some hands on experience. For more information, contact Jamie Andrus, jamie.andrus@usu.edu, (435) 797-8270.

The Society for International Business and Economic Development, known as SIBED, is the exclusive International Business club in the Huntsman School of Business.  The goals of SIBED are to provide value to all students who have an interest in pursuing business careers internationally and who are interested in collective global development.  SIBED provides a wide range of services that bridge the gap from the classroom to the work place; giving students a real world perspective.  To accomplish these goals, each semester SIBED hosts prominent guest speakers and strongly advocates for international internships and job opportunities.  SIBED also works closely with the GoGlobal program to make sure all students have access to international experiences integrated into their education.  For more information, contact the club sponsor John Ferguson at john.ferguson@usu.edu or the club directly at sibedclub@gmail.com.

Additional Information

Further information about undergraduate programs in the Huntsman School of Business can be obtained from the Programs and Advising Center, Business 309, or found on the Web at: http://www.huntsman.usu.edu/advising/

Graduate Programs

Financial Assistance and Assistantships

A limited number of graduate assistantships, scholarships, and other departmental awards are provided to outstanding students on a competitive basis. Acceptance to the program does not guarantee financial assistance. Application forms are available online through the School of Graduate Studies. More information can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/assistantships.cfm The deadline for financial aid assistance is March 15.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The department also participates with other departments in the Huntsman School of Business in offering the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree .

Master of Science in Human Resources (MS)

The department also participates with other departments in the Huntsman School of Business in offering the Master of Science Human Resources (MS) Degree 

Management Faculty

Professors
Douglas D. Anderson, strategy, leadership, and change
Kenneth R. Bartkus, promotion management
Ronda R. Callister, management, organizational behavior, international management
James H. Davis, strategy, entrepreneurship, corporate governance
Cathy L. Hartman, consumer behavior and environmental sustainability
Vijay R. Kannan, supply chain and quality management, cellular manufacturing
Glenn M. McEvoy, human resources, organizational behavior, management
Edwin R. Stafford, marketing management, strategy, environmental sustainability
David B. Stephens, business strategy and labor relations

Clinical Professor

Michael Glauser, entrepreneurship, business strategy, organization development

Professors Emeritus
Vernon M. Buehler
Howard M. Carlisle
Stephen R. Covey
John R. Cragun
Peter M. Ellis
Gary B. Hansen
Allen D. Kartchner
Eugene C. Kartchner
Leon R. McCarrey
C. R. Michael Parent
Paul A. Randle
Y. Krishna Shetty

Associate Professors
Alison Cook, organizational behavior, human resource management
Timothy M. Gardner, strategic human resource management, lateral hiring
Steven H. Hanks, business strategy, management, and entrepreneurship
Konrad S. Lee, employment law, business law

Clinical Associate Professors
Bradley A. Winn, strategic and organizational leadership

Associate Professors Emeritus
David R. Daines
Ross E. Robson

Assistant Professors
Chad O. Albrecht, ethical leadership, human resource management
Sterling A. Bone, marketing, services, account and sales management
E. Deanne Brocato, consumer behavior, services marketing, media effects
Aaron R. Brough, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, pricing, marketing research
Meredith Ferguson, workplace deviance and the work-family interface
Daniel V. Holland, entrepreneurship
Kunpeng Li, supply chain management, product design
Christopher R. Reutzel, strategic management

Principal Lecturer
Alan P. Warnick, human resource management

Senior Lecturers
Christine R. Arrington, international media business model evolution, marketing strategy
David G. Herrmann, management and entrepreneurship
Eric D. Schulz, brand management, new product innovation, and sports marketing
Kenneth Snyder, marketing and entrepreneurship

Lecturers
Daniel D. Allen, entrepreneurship
Scott M. Allred, tourism management, strategic marketing in tourism
Chester F. Brough, business law
John Ferguson, business law, business ethics, business and society
Cynthia Ann Gibson, international management, nontraditional student motivation

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