Management and Leadership Major Requirements
The manager’s job is an exciting and fast paced one that requires the ability to make decisions quickly and facilitate the work of others. The management and leadership major gives students the knowledge and skills they need to compete in a rapidly changing global marketplace. Firms of all sizes and in all fields need good managers who know how to motivate subordinates, manage teams, resolve conflicts, and lead by example. Businesses want new employees who can handle themselves as subordinates, supervisors, and team members. Whether students are looking for a position with a medium to large organization or thinking of starting companies of their own, the management and leadership major provides the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful.
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The courses below outline the requirements for successful completion of the academic program according to the 2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog. This catalog is in effect for all incoming students for Fall 2007 or Spring 2008. Current Rider students that are enrolled in this program have the option of continuing with the degree requirements in effect upon their initial enrollment or substituting with the current requirement. For those students interested in continuing with the program requirements effective at their term of entry, you may download your Curriculum Checksheet: |
| Management and Leadership Major (18 semester hours) | |
| MGT-355 Team Management | 3 |
| MGT-363 Management Skills | 3 |
| Plus four of the following courses | |
| MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT-320 Managing Workforce Diversity | 3 |
| MGT-336 Career Management | 3 |
| MGT-346 Negotiation | 3 |
| MGT-348 Small Business Management | 3 |
| MGT-375 International Management | 3 |
| MGT-421 Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT-448 Seminar in Small Business Consulting | |
| HRM-490 Independent Research Study | 3 |
An average grade of C or better is required in the 18 semester credit hours that are required for the management and leadership major. Majors are encouraged to take MGT-491 Internship in Management and Leadership as a business or free elective.
