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MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIPProgram OverviewThe manager’s job is fast-paced and requires the ability to makedecisions and facilitate the work of others. The management andleadership major gives students the knowledge and skills they needto compete in a rapidly changing global marketplace. Firms of allsizes and in all fields need good managers who know how to motivatesubordinates, manage teams, resolve conflicts, and lead by example.Businesses want new employees who can handle themselves assubordinates, supervisors, and team members. Whether students arelooking for a position with a medium to large organization or thinking ofstarting companies of their own, the management and leadership majorprovides the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful.

Curriculum OverviewCourses in the program include Team Management, Management Skills,Introduction to Human Resource Management, Managing WorkforceDiversity, Career Management, Small Business Management, Negotiation,International Management, and more.

Degree Offered• B.S.B.A. in Management & Leadership

ContactEugene Kutcher, Ph.D.Associate Professor and ChairpersonSweigart Hall 237609-896-5203ekutcher@rider.edu

Program Website: http://www.rider.edu/mgtleadAssociated Department: Department of Management

Related Programs• Business Administration (http://catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/

colleges-schools/business-administration/majors-minors-certificates/business-administration)

• Economics (http://catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/business-administration/majors-minors-certificates/economics)

• Entrepreneurial Studies (http://catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/business-administration/majors-minors-certificates/entrepreneurial-studies)

• Health Care Management (http://catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/business-administration/majors-minors-certificates/health-care-management)

• Human Resource Management (http://catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/business-administration/majors-minors-certificates/human-resource-management)

• Sport Management (http://catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/business-administration/majors-minors-certificates/sport-management)

• Organizational Psychology (http://catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/business-administration/org_psych_bsba)

Requirements for the Major(18 credits)

Code Title CreditsBusiness CoreSee Business Core Requirements (http://catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/business-administration/core-requirements)MGT 355 Team Management 1 3MGT 363 Management Skills 1 3Select four of the following: 12

ENT 348 Small Business ManagementENT 448 Small Business Consulting SemMGT 310 Intro to Human Resource MgmtMGT 320 Managing Workforce DiversityMGT 336 Career Management 2

MGT 346 NegotiationMGT 375 International ManagementMGT 421 Sel Topics:Mgt & Organztn BehvMGT 490 Independent Research and Study

Total Credits 18

1 Management majors have the option of completing MGT 355Team Management or MGT 363 Management Skills for their majorrequirements as well as for their Leadership Elective requirement.If a student chooses to count either MGT 355 or MGT 363 towardthe Leadership Elective, the student must complete 3 credits of freeelective for graduation.

2 Management majors have the option of completing MGT 336Career Management and waiving the professional developmentrequirements of CBA 202 Career Plan & Perspect II and CBA 302Career Plan & Perspect III. If a student waives these two 1-creditcourses, the student must complete 2 credits of free elective forgraduation.

An average grade of “C “or better is required in the 18 semester credithours that are required for the management and leadership major. Majorsare encouraged to take MGT 491 Internship as a free elective.

The following educational plan is provided as a sample only.  Riderstudents who do not declare a major during their freshman year, whochange their major, or those who transfer to Rider will follow a differentplan to ensure a timely graduation.  Each student, with guidance from hisor her advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.

Year 1Fall Semester CreditsCIS 185 Information Systems Essentials 1 3CMP 120 Expository Writing 2 3MSD 105 Quantitative Methods for Business 3 3Natural Science Elective 3Social Science Elective 3

  Semester Credit Hours 15Spring SemesterCBA 102 Career Plan & Perspective I 4 1CMP 125 Research Writing 3ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics 3

2        Management and Leadership

MKT 200 Marketing Principles 3MSD 200 Statistical Methods I 3Humanities Elective 3

  Semester Credit Hours 16Year 2Fall SemesterACC 210 Introduction to Accounting 3CBA 202 Career Plan & Perspect II 4 1ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3MGT 201 Fund Management & Org Behavior 3MSD 201 Statistical Methods II 3Global/Cultural Liberal Arts Elective 3

  Semester Credit Hours 16Spring SemesterACC 220 Managerial Uses of Accounting 3COM 290 Professional/Strategic Speech 3FIN 220 Introduction to Finance 3MGT Major Elective 3Global/Cultural Liberal Arts Elective 3

  Semester Credit Hours 15Year 3Fall SemesterBUS 300 Social & Legal Environment Bus 3CBA 302 Career Plan & Perspect III 4 1MGT 355 Team Management 6 3MGT Major Elective 3Leadership Elective 3Free Elective 5 3

  Semester Credit Hours 16Spring SemesterCIS 385 Management Information Systems 3MGT 363 Management Skills 6 3MSD 340 Production and Operations 3Free Elective 5 3

  Semester Credit Hours 12Year 4Fall SemesterBUS 400 Strategic Mgmt and Policy 3MGT Major Elective 3Free Elective 5 3Free Elective 5 3Free Elective 5 3

  Semester Credit Hours 15Spring SemesterMGT Major Elective 3Free Elective 5 3Free Elective 5 3Free Elective 5 3Free Elective 5 3

  Semester Credit Hours 15

  Total Credits 120

1  CIS 185 Information Systems Essentials can be taken in the Fall orSpring of Year 1.

2  Students may be required to take CMP 115 Intro to ExpositoryWriting based on placement.  CMP 115 counts as a 3-year FreeElective.

3 Students may be required to take MSD 104 Intro to QuantitativeMethods based on placement.  MSD 104 counts as a 3-credit FreeElective.

4 Transfer students can take MGT 336 Career Management (3 credits)as a substitute for the Career Planning sequence.

5 Students are required to complete 6 credits of International BusinessElectives which can be fulfilled as major courses or as free electives.

6 MGT 355 Team Management and MGT 363 Management Skills canbe taken in Spring of Year 2, or in Fall or Spring of Year 3 or Year 4.

The following educational plan is provided as a sample only.  Riderstudents who do not declare a major during their freshman year; whochange their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a differentplan to ensure a timely graduation.  Each student, with guidance from hisor her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.

Course Title CreditsYear 1Fall SemesterCIS 185 Information Systems Essentials 3CMP 120 Expository Writing 3ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics 3MSD 105 Quantitative Methods for Business 3Science Elective 3

  Semester Credit Hours 15JTermMKT 200 Marketing Principles 3

  Semester Credit Hours 3Spring SemesterCBA 102 Career Plan & Perspective I 1CMP 125 Research Writing 3ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3MSD 200 Statistical Methods I 3Free Elective 1 3Social Science Elective 3

  Semester Credit Hours 16Summer SemesterACC 210 Introduction to Accounting 3Humanities Elective 3

  Semester Credit Hours 6Year 2Fall SemesterCBA 202 Career Plan & Perspect II 1COM 290 Professional/Strategic Speech 3FIN 220 Introduction to Finance 3MGT 201 Fund Management & Org Behavior 3MSD 201 Statistical Methods II 3Free Elective 2 3Global/Cultural Liberal Arts Elective 3

  Semester Credit Hours 19

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JTermFree Elective 3 3

  Semester Credit Hours 3Spring SemesterACC 220 Managerial Uses of Accounting 3CBA 302 Career Plan & Perspect III 1Free Elective 4 3Global/Cultural Liberal Arts Elective 3Major Course Elective 1 3Major Course Elective 1 3

  Semester Credit Hours 16Summer SemesterFree Elective 5 3Free Elective 6 3

  Semester Credit Hours 6Year 3Fall SemesterBUS 300 The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3CIS 385 Management Information Systems 3MGT 355 Team Management 2 3MSD 340 Production and Operations 3Free Elective 7 3Major Course Elective 1 3

  Semester Credit Hours 18JTermFree Elective 8 3

  Semester Credit Hours 3Spring SemesterBUS 400 Strategic Mgmt and Policy 3MGT 363 Management Skills 2 3Free Elective 9 3International Business Elective 1 3Major Course Elective 1 3

  Semester Credit Hours 15

  Total Credits 120

1 Students are required to complete 6 credits of InternationalBusiness Electives which can be fulfilled as major courses (MGT 375International Management) or as free elective courses.

2 The Leadership Elective requirement is not listed because MGT 355Team Management and MGT 363 Management Skills (requiredfor the Management major) both satisfy the Leadership Electiverequirement. An additional 3-credit free elective has been added.

Notes:

• This accelerated plan assumes no AP or other credits weretransferred into Rider University.

• Business Honors students will have a different sequence.• Global/Cultural Liberal Arts Elective can be satisfied by courses that

are designated as global/cultural, including language courses at the101-level or above.

• Students are strongly suggested to complete a credit-bearingexperiential course (e.g., internship, co-op, study tour, study abroad,ENT 448, ECO 450.)

MGT 201 Fund Management & Org Behavior 3 CreditsThis course deals with the fundamentals of organizational behavioras they relate to management such as motivation, communications,and leadership. Behavior is examined at the individual, group, andorganizational level. The management functions of planning, organizing,leading and controlling are addressed. The effects of global operationsand the requirements of ethical behavior on managers are also explored.Prerequisite(s): minimum 30 credits completed.

MGT 310 Intro to Human Resource Mgmt 3 CreditsThis course deals with the nature of human resource management, itsfunctions, procedures, and practices currently found in profit, non-profitand public sector organizations. Topics covered include recruiting andselection, t raining, human resource development, equal employmentopportunity, performance appraisal, diversity, job analysis, compensation,and employee rights and discipline.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 or permission of instructor.

MGT 320 Managing Workforce Diversity 3 CreditsDemographic shifts, changing patterns of labor force participation,global competition, and a growing cultural emphasis on the celebrationof difference have all contributed to the creation of diversity as a hottopic in management. This course explores the opportunities andchallenges of the increasingly diverse workforce emerging in the UnitedStates today. We will address the knowledge and skills managers mustdevelop in working with others who are different from themselves.Some of these differences are obvious- gender, race, age, and physicalcharacteristics. Other differences are not as easily observed - familystructure, educational level, social class, and sexual orientation. Thisclass incorporates experiential learning techniques for personal growth.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 or permission of instructor.

MGT 336 Career Management 3 CreditsHow careers are shaped by individual needs and experience and assistedby organization systems and practices is the focus of this course.The meaning of work and the development of careers are discussed,and students undertake self-assessment for the purpose of careerplanning. Careers are examined in the context of important changesoccurring today in the world of work. The impact of the executive,organizational counselors and trainers, and the educational systemupon the development of human potential is examined, along with thetechniques for human resource planning and development.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 or permission of instructor.

MGT 346 Negotiation 3 CreditsThe purpose of this course is first, to explore the major concepts andtheories behind effective negotiating practices and second, to developnegotiating skills applicable to a wide range of contexts. A knowledge ofnegotiation is a crucial requirement for anyone interested in a businesscareer since it is a common mechanism for implementing change andfor resolving conflict in the workplace. Topics will include two-partynegotiations, power and politics, mediation, arbitration, and collectivebargaining. A variety of teaching techniques will be used includingreadings, discussion, and role-playing.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 or permission of the instructor.

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MGT 355 Team Management 3 CreditsThis course prepares students to work in organizations that use teamsas an integral part of their functioning-an increasingly common practice.The class involves intensive group interaction, focusing on individualgrowth in group settings. Working with other students in role-plays,exercises, and team assignments allows the student to develop bettercommunication and leadership skills.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 or permission of instructor.

MGT 363 Management Skills 3 CreditsThe focus of this course is on specific skills necessary for successin a management role. These skills include leading, communicatingeffectively, delegating, conflict and time management and motivatingothers. Students will have opportunities to practice skills and to applytheir knowledge to business cases.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 or permission of instructor.

MGT 375 International Management 3 CreditsThis course explores the ways in which culture impacts managementpractices and organizational behavior and dynamics. Topics includecross cultural communication, expatriate selection and training, leadingand motivating cross cultural teams, developing organizational strategiesto compete in a global market place, international business ethics, andcurrent topics.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201.

MGT 421 Sel Topics:Mgt & Organztn Behv 3 CreditsThe seminar focuses on an area of study announced at the time ofregistration (students should check the registration material). Examplesof possible topics are: leadership, motivation, and organizational behaviorresearch. Prerequisites vary according to the topic and are listed in theregistration material.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 or permission of instructor.

MGT 490 Independent Research and Study 1-4 CreditsTopic to be approved in advance by supervising instructor, chairperson,and academic dean. Available for juniors and seniors. No more than 12credits allowed toward graduation, and can be used as free elective orMGT major elective.Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 or permission of instructor.

MGT 491 Intern Management/Org Behavior 3 CreditsProvides the student with the opportunity to supplement and applytheir management and leadership classroom work in a supervisedemployment setting with participating companies. Requirements includea journal with a log of daily activities and a paper summarizing theirexperiences submitted to the internship supervisor. Students will receivea letter grade based upon their internship performance, as well as theirperformance on the journal and final paper submissions.Prerequisite(s): major in management and leadership or human resourcemanagement and MGT 363, or senior status; Requires a 2.75 GPA overalland 3.0 GPA in the major and permission of the instructor.