Department: Management

Code Name Description
MANA3100 Time Management and Leadership Training Practical techniques in goal-setting, planning, delegating, managing stress, leading, overcoming over-commitment and crisis management.
MANA3100SB Time Management and Leadership Training Practical techniques in goal-setting, planning, delegating, managing stress, leading, overcoming over-commitment and crisis management. Summer Bridge students only
MANA3291 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
MANA3301 Principles of Management This course covers principles of planning, organizing, staffing, leadership and control, and the decision-making processes. Topics will also include the history of management, current issues relevant to managers, and future directions for organizatio...
MANA3301HR Honors Principles of Management This course covers principles of planning, organizing, staffing, leadership and control, and the decision-making processes. Topics will also include the history of management, current issues relevant to managers, and future directions for organizatio...
MANA3302 Principles of Human Resource Management Philosophies and policies of the personnel management system, planning and staffing, training and development, labor relations, understanding and managing people, financial compensation, and assessment.
MANA3303 Principles of Organizational Behavior A comparative study of traditional management and organizational behavior theories and philosophies. An interdisciplinary approach which will provide depth and breadth analysis of areas of activities in which management functions occur.
MANA3305 Managerial Statistics Measures of central tendency, time series, forecasting, correlation and regression analysis, and introduction to probability with business applications.
MANA3306 Management Communication A survey of sending and receiving skills necessary for effective communication in the business environment. Topics covered include: writing effective letters, memos, and reports; group dynamics and effective meetings; nonverbal communication; listeni...
MANA3307 Christian Worldview: Business, PoliticalScience and Law This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of a Christian worldview and how that worldview interacts with their role in business, politics, law, and other civic engagement. Students will learn how to connect their f...
MANA3308 Business and Public Law Introduces such fundamentals as legal rights and social forces in government, business, and society. Areas of study in this course include torts, contracts, employment law, product liability, and consumer protection.
MANA3312 Human Resource Analytics This course is designed to inform and educate students with practical approaches and interactive resource tools. Data analytics allows professionals to inform, transform, and resolve Human Resource challenges central to achieving organizational succe...
MANA3313 Compensation and Benefits Management This course focuses on wage and salary administration in both public and private organizations; total compensation systems; pay models and strategy; pay levels, mix, and structure; interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic...
MANA3390 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
MANA4190 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
MANA4290 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
MANA4301 Operations and Quality Management This course is a study of the concepts and implementation of total quality and business process excellence tools including human resources, operations management and process improvement.
MANA4302 Internship in Management Students will work a minimum of 120 hours in an internship and will apply and add to the knowledge developed in the classroom.
MANA4307 Cross Cultural Management This course examines cross cultural issues and problems facing local and international business operations. The role of the cultural integration function and its impacts on organizations in dealing with these problems is explored.
MANA4311 Professional Sports Management An exploration of the elements of managing sport at the professional level, including: careers, economics, sports law, communication, personnel issues, marketing, TV, and Christianity in sports.
MANA4315 International Travel in Management This course provides an overview of the cultural awareness and sensitivity needs of the decision-maker. Emphasis is given to introducing students to the skills needed in the development of business leaders. Specific attention is given to such areas...
MANA4316 Management and Communication in Film This course is designed to look at the Star Wars movies from two different perspectives. Half of the course will examine the movies from a historical and cinematographic perspective. The other half of the class will examine the series from a leadersh...
MANA4319 Communication Styles: Key to BusinessSuccess An in-depth investigation of various communication, leadership, and personality styles and how they affect one's competency rating in the world of business. Students will be encouraged to discover how they interact with others as well as learn how th...
MANA4320 Strategy and Problems in Management A synthesis of the business disciplines in an applicational context. Basics of historic strategic planning models as well as emerging theories will be considered. A case study approach is utilized to develop understanding of the practical challenge...
MANA4321 Christian Perspectives in Management Management principles taught from the standpoint of a Christian world view. The course is specifically designed to provide the student with an effective decision-making framework for the business world.
MANA4322 Servant Leadership This course examines the topic of servant leadership and how this leadership style relates to other secular philosophies of leadership. Students will study the qualities that have led others to become servant leaders and will examine how these quali...
MANA4331 Independent Readings in Management This course provides students with a critical capacity for reading and comprehending current literature in the field of management. It also provides a foundation for managers to consider viewpoints contained in bookstand publications as compared to t...
MANA4340 Global Initiatives in Management Introduction to basic concepts and practices in international business, with the main emphasis in operational and management problems of multinational corporations. Topics to be covered include the nature and characteristics of international business...
MANA4341 Negotiations in Management A study of negotiation as it relates to management theory and practice. Examines the negotiation process, participants, and potential outcomes. Focus is on the relationship of these factors to effective management/labor working relationships. Student...
MANA4342 Business Ethics The foundations and theories of ethics as related to the marketplace and the modern corporation. Various theories of ethical decision making are studied for the purpose of understanding keys to effective ethical systems. Case studies are utilized for...
MANA4355 Leadership in East Asia A comprehensive introduction to and survey of the principles of leadership in East Asian culture will be covered. This course examines the topic of leadership issues in East Asia and how the leadership style has been developed in the East Asian socie...
MANA4392 The Politics and Economics of CrisisRecovery This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g. ENGL 2390)...
MANA4394 Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceFrom a Business Perspective This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MANA4395 Faith and Work This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MANA4398 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
MANA5300 Career and Professional Development This course equips students with knowledge and tools to enter and/or advance their career. The course begins with personal assessment instruments to help students understand the unique way they have been created and the implications of this on their...
MANA5302 Quantitative Analysis and Modeling forDecision Making Students will utilize real-life cases studies in gaining practical application of statistical methodologies including graphic and quantitative tools for decision analysis. Modeling and graphic applications used include linear programming and decision...
MANA5303 Technology, Innovation, and theEntrepreneurial Mindset This course explores the critical role and impact of innovation on markets, industries, and companies. Students will develop the entrepreneurial mindset that enables them to recognize, evaluate, and act on discontinuous opportunities that solve marke...
MANA5310 Ethical Leadership This course explores the definitions and practice of leadership through the lens of a biblical worldview in light of the ethical issues and dilemmas faced by today's leaders. Students will examine ethical philosophies and leadership theories to devel...
MANA5311 Global Initiatives in Management Introduction to basic concepts and practices in international business, with the main emphasis in operational and management problems of multinational corporations. Topics to be covered include the nature and characteristics of international business...
MANA5321 Christian Perspectives in Management Management principles taught from the standpoint of a Christian world view. The course is specifically designed to provide the student with an effective decision-making framework for the business world.
MANA5333 Operations and Quality Management This course explores the development of model- based systems used by management to plan, organize, implement, and continuously improve operations. Quality and process reengineering tools will be examined and utilized by class members to solve operati...
MANA5393 Innovation in the Industry Lifecycle This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MANA5394 Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceFrom a Business Perspective This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MANA5395 Faith and Work This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MANA5396 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
MANA6190 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
MANA6301 Employment Law Managers must stay current on the ethical and legal aspects of labor/management relations. Areas of study in this course will include history and theory, present effects and impact, litigation and procedure, and reasonable accommodation for employees...
MANA6305 Talent Acquisition & Development This course will equip business leaders to compete for top quality talent in the business world, focusing on staffing models and strategy, planning, job analysis, internal and external recruitment processes, staffing measurements, staffing system man...
MANA6306 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in theWorkplace Students will examine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices from theoretical and practical perspectives and identify opportunities for their application within a workplace setting. Key theories and concepts that will be addressed include u...
MANA6307 Managing Risk This course will equip business leaders with the tools to analyze and mitigate potential risks, with a focus on proper identification, assessment, response, mitigation, and monitoring. Special attention will be paid to risk avoidance, risk acceptance...
MANA6310 Leading Innovation Leadership addresses the multi-faced topic of leading others in today's business environment. This course offers an in-depth investigation of the current theories and research on the topic of leadership. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the de...
MANA6314 Organizational Change and Development This course builds critical skills and competencies that enable leaders to achieve the mission and vision of their organizations. Topics include organizational analysis, gap analysis, and change models and processes. Study will include organizational...
MANA6320 Business Ethics The course provides an in-depth study of ethical theory. An analysis of the relationship of laws, ethics, morals, and standards within the Christian framework is explored. Students will see ethical theory applied to numerous case studies. Students wi...
MANA6323 Human Resource Strategy This course introduces a strategic management approach to human resource management. A brief overview of behavioral science perspectives on managing people and how to influence employee effectiveness is presented. Methods on how to use knowledge of e...
MANA6327 Future Trends in Technology This course investigates both linear and non-linear methods of studying technology futures. The learners develop skills in basic research, Delphi technique, and scenario development. The areas influenced by information technology and telecommunicatio...
MANA6329 Knowledge Management and IntellectualCapital The new product development cycle is the focus of this course. The course is built upon the ideals of the learning organization including a focus upon the entire process of product creation. The learners investigate concept generation, sources of pro...
MANA6330 Leadership Development This course is designed to integrate state-of-the-art strategies for enhancing human performance through developing leadership skills. This course demonstrates the importance of understanding how business strategy and organizational goals align. Topi...
MANA6331 Leadership, Coaching and Counseling This course is designed to develop coaching models and competencies that differentiate thinking that will change behavior, identify and diagnose work performance problems, illustrate leadership skills and techniques that focus on solutions, not probl...
MANA6340 Workforce Analytics HR leaders are called on to help businesses gain a competitive advantage through people. The use of analytics is changing the HR landscape and modern HR leaders are able to use workforce analytics to provide the framework for making evidence-based de...
MANA6341 Strategic Management Decisions To succeed in the future, leaders must develop the resources and capabilities needed to gain and sustain a competitive advantage in both traditional and emerging markets. The strategic choices organizational leaders make constitute the essence of the...
MANA6343 Total Rewards Administration of compensation systems in public and private organizations; concepts, models and practices related to wage and salary levels and structure; perceived equity, individual appraisal/rewards, performance and satisfaction; and benefits wil...
MANA6348 Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations This course will focus on the legal issues important to leaders of effective, ethical nonprofit organizations. The course will examine forming a nonprofit organization, acquiring and maintaining tax-exempt status, public charities, and private founda...
MANA6349 Creative Leadership for Nonprofit Organ-Izations. This course will focus on the dynamics of organizational change and the challenges presented for those who hold positions of formal leadership. Other topics include board governance, strategic planning and positioning, collaboration, volunteer progra...
MANA6350 Creative Decisions This course applies multiple frameworks to both the art and science of decision making. Students will apply tools to aid in creative problem solving, design thinking, systems thinking, and others. Students will discuss how to formulate the best decis...
MANA6358 Business Negotiation & ConflictResolution This course develops sales skills for managers as well as useful negotiation and conflict resolution strategies. Critical skills for persuasive communication will be developed and technology in the fields of sales and negotiations will be explored.
MANA6360 Managerial Strategy and Implementation This is an integrative course designed to provide students the opportunity to strategically apply the learning they have gained in previous coursework to organizational management. Students will learn how to implement leadership, communication, chang...
MANA6371 Motivating & Vision-Casting This course focuses on motivating individual and teams. Students will gain a better understanding of their leadership style for the purpose of motivating others. This course will take a deep look at how organizations communicate to their internal and...
MANA6372 Managing Organizations and Teams This course takes a macro organization perspective to examining management from the perspective of interactions among complex systems. Students will explore the interconnectedness of systems and how they influence human behavior. Learners will examin...
MANA6373 Business Strategy and Planning Students will understand how to gain the total firm and industry perspectives and ways top managers create and sustain competitive advantage in today's challenging global marketplace. Students will analyze how firms create and capture value, as well...
MANA6390 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
MANA6396 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
MANA6398 Independent Study in Management Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
MANAELEC Management Elective A generic course used for the External Transcript Equivalency Process. If the course does not have an equivalency but will meet subject area the ELEC is used along with the appropriate department to state the course is accepted with in the subject...