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Industrial and Systems Engineering
516 Introduction to Decision Analysis. II; 3 cr. Overview of modeling techniques and mehtods used in decision analysis, including multiattribute utility models, decision trees, and Bayesian models. Psychological components of decision making are discussed. Elicitation techniques for model building are emphasized. Practical applications through real world model building are described and conducted. P: Stat 311 or Math 431 or cons inst.
Library and Information Studies
754 Seminar in Information Agency Management. 3 cr. In-depth examination of management issues related to information service agencies. P: Cons inst.
855 Topics in Information Agency Management. 1-3 cr. Critical examination of selected management techniques in the areas of materials control, physical plant operations, personnel programs, budget preparation and statistical reporting. May also focus on a particular type of information agency; e.g., data analysis centers, research libraries, or public libraries. P: 9 cr of LIS, including 654, or cons inst; may be repeated, max of 6 cr applicable to Master's degree.
Management and Human Resources
728 Bargaining, Negotiating and Dispute Settlement for Managers. 3 cr. Designed to improve student knowledge of the bargaining process and their negotiating skills. Students will learn about different bargaining theories and have the opportunity to apply these theories in exercises and role-playing cases. P: MBA standing or cons inst.
723 Business Strategy. 3 cr. Integrative approach to strategic management, including strategy formulation/implementation at business unit, corporate levels. Cases, discussion, lecture, simulation are used to communicate concepts. Emphasizes development of unique tools for analysis of companies and industries, application of knowledge to business problems. P: Grad st.
Management and Human Resources 705
705 Human Resource Management. 3 cr. Two broad substantive areas are covered. (1) Evidence (theoretical and empirical) reviewed on the determinants of employee job attitudes and behavior. For example, the impact of compensation on employee satisfaction and performance. (2) Functional activities of personnel management and their impact on employee behavior evaluated. Sample topics: Selection, development, evaluation and compensation. P: Crse in intro stats.
Public Affairs
885 Advanced Public Management. (Crosslisted with Poli Sci) 3 cr. Examines how managers in public and not-for-profit agencies can secure and utilize legal authority, human resources, and funds to accomplish organizational goals. Includes strategies for establishing and maintaining effective external relations and for working through other organizations to accomplish objectives. P: Pub Affr 878.
Social Work
841 Administration in Social Work. 2-3 cr. Principally focused on developing management skills through case material and structured activities. Students go through the various sequential activities involved in conceptualizing and getting funding for a human service program, and in developing and managing a nonprofit organization. P: Grad st.
