Santa Clara University

LOWER-DIVISION COURSE

6. Business Ethics

A normative inquiry into the ethical issues that arise in business and how they should be managed. Attention is given to current moral issues in business, to ethical theories and their implications for these issues, and to the managerial implications. Topics may include truth in advertising, corporate social responsibility, affirmative action govern­ment regulation of business, quality of work life, environmental and resource issues, and ethical codes of conduct. (4 units)

80. Global and Cultural Environment of Business

The basic conceptual vocabulary and theo­ries of international trade and of foreign direct investment. Serves as a prerequisite to advanced courses in international business offered by several business disciplines. Prerequisite: BUSN 70 and ECON 3. (4 units)

UPPER-DIVISION COURSES

160. Organization and Management

Introduction to organization theory and practice, including management operation, concepts of organization, departmental and interdepartmental relations, and behavior in organizations. (5 units)

161. Organizational Structure and Design

Theory and practice of organizational design. Issues include departmentation and coordination; the effect of context and technol­ogy on structure; and organizational growth, change, and decline. Prerequisite: MGMT 160. (5 units)

166. Human Resource Management

Comprehensive review of the role and func­tions of human resource management departments in business organizations, with particular emphasis on selection and place­ment, training and development, and compensation systems. Prerequisite: MGMT 160 or permission of instructor. (5 units)

167. Industrial Relations

Examination of union-management rela­tions. Why do employees join unions? How are organizing campaigns and elections won? What are typical negotiating behaviors and strategies? Lecture/discussion, case analyses, negotiation and arbitration simulations, guest speakers. Prerequisite: MGMT 160 or permission of instructor. (5 units)

169. Business and Public Policy

The impact of public policy on business and how businesses adapt to and influence public policies. Includes ideology, corporate social responsibility, government regula­tions, and business political activity. Lectures/discussions; case analyses. (MGMT 160 recommended.) (5 units)

170. International Management

The  international framework for trade and international investment, a critical discussion of the idea of globalization, the design and staffing of multinational organizational structures and multinational strategies. Fulfills the advanced (“Group II”) business course requirement of the Interna­tional Business Minor.  Prerequisite: MGMT 80. (MGMT 160 recommended). (5 units)

171. Managerial Communication

Interpersonal and small group communica­tion. Negotiating behavior. Oral and writ­ten communication. Integrates theory and skill-building through reading, case analysis, and practice. Prerequisite: MGMT 160 or permission of instructor. (5 units)

172. Special Topics in Management

Offered occasionally to introduce new topics not covered by existing electives. Topics generally reflect the research interests of the faculty teaching the course. Prerequi­site: MGMT 160. (5 units)

174. Social Psychology of Leadership

A conceptual framework for understanding leadership and opportunities for developing leadership skills. This interactive course requires personal reflection into leadership experiences and fieldwork with executives. Note: This course is required for those completing the Leadership Studies Certifi­cate Program. Prerequisite: MGMT 160 or permission of instructor. (5 units)

175. Managing Family Businesses

Issues include managerial and ownership succession, conflicts between family and non-family members, and conflicts between family and business cultures. Students will apply organizational behavior concepts to family business issues and develop a useful framework for analyzing and anticipating those issues. Class design incorporates cases, videos, and guest speakers. Prerequisite:  MGMT 160 (5 units)

198. Internship

Opportunity for selected upper-division students to work in local organizations. Prerequisite: upper-division standing and approval of the Undergraduate Committee. (1-5 units)

199. Independent Study

Independent projects undertaken by upper-division students with a faculty sponsor.  Prerequisite:  Written proposal must be approved by instructor and chair one week prior to registration. (1-5 units)