Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems
Department Faculty
Chatelain-Jardon, Ruth Associate Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; B.B.A., Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Mexico); M.B.A., Texas A&M International University; M.S., Texas A&M International University; M.S., Texas A&M International University; Ph.D., Texas A&M International University.
Colvin, Randy Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; B.S., Alabama A&M University; M.P.A, Georgia State University; D.B.A., Kennesaw State University.
Daniel, Jose Luis Associate Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; B.S., Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Mexico); M.B.A., Texas A&M International University; Ph.D., Texas A&M International University.
Haces-Fernandez, Francisco Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; B.S., Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Mexico); M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Kinghorn, Brent Associate Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; Associate Dean, College of Business Administration; Director of the MBA Program; B.S., Texas Tech University; M.B.A., Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., New Mexico State University.
Rees, Kathleen L Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; Regents Professor; Chair; B.S., Texas A&I University; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., The University of Tennessee.
Schumann, Hans Associate Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Northwestern University; Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Song, Xiaochuan Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; B.B.A., Nanjing University of Finance and Economics (China); M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
Zhang, Zhoufan Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; B.S., Hefei University of Technology (China); M.B.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., The University of Texas at El Paso.
Emeritus
Ketcham, Allen Professor of Management and Marketing, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; B.S., Indiana University; M.B.A., Corpus Christi State University; M.S., Texas A&I University; M.Ed., University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Business Administration (BUAD)
BUAD 1105 Intro to the World of Business 1 SCH (1-0)
This course introduces students to the business environment and the operation of businesses within that environment.
BUAD 1115 Intro to Business Software 1 SCH (1-0)
Introductory course providing skill development, performance, and application of basic information processing software (i.e., Excel) used in business. Covered areas include graphs and charts, advanced functions and analytical tools, linking of worksheets and workbooks, importing and manipulating data, and macros.
BUAD 2341 Business Law 3 SCH (3-0)
Historical background and role of law in business and society; general principles of the law of contracts, personal property, secured transactions, sales and commercial paper; the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in Texas and other applicable Texas statutes. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
BUAD 2374 International Business 3 SCH (3-0)
Introduction to various facets of international business including theories of international trade, monetary systems, environmental forces and the organizational environment.
BUAD 3355 Business Statistics 3 SCH (3-0)
BUAD 3366 Intro to Business Intelligence 3 SCH (3-0)
Concepts and applications of computer programming language as it applies to business intelligence. Prerequisite: ISYS 3330.
BUAD 3374 International Business 3 SCH (3-0)
Introduction to various facets of international business including theories of international trade, monetary systems, environmental forces and the organization environment.
Business Communication (BCOM)
BCOM 3306 Business Communication (WI) 3 SCH (3-0)
Information Systems (ISYS)
ISYS 1301 Personal Computer Applications 3 SCH (3-0)
Introduction to personal computer terminology, operations and applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, the Internet and e-mail utilization. Open to all majors.
ISYS 3302 Business Appl Using C++.Net 3 SCH (3-0)
Concepts and applications of the C++ programming language for business and industry using Visual Studio.NET. Prerequisite: ISYS 3330.
ISYS 3320 Responsive Web Site Design 3 SCH (3-0)
Methods and techniques of developing a moderately complex web site; after the foundation language has been established, the aid of a web editor will be introduced. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
ISYS 3330 Info Sys and Bus Analytics 3 SCH (3-0)
ISYS 3340 Databases & Data Warehousing 3 SCH (3-0)
ISYS 3351 Database Design and SQL 3 SCH (3-0)
Basic database design and introduction to structured query language (SQL). Includes instruction on creating user interface forms for a database.
ISYS 3356 Systems Analysis and Design 3 SCH (3-0)
Analysis and design techniques required for implementing medium to large-scale computer information systems. Development of requirements for personnel, software and equipment for typical applications. Prerequisites: ACCT 2302 and ISYS 3330. (Credit may only be obtained for one of the following classes: FINC 3356, MGMT 3356, MKTG 3356, or ISYS 3356.)
ISYS 3358 Business Information Systems 3 SCH (3-0)
A comprehensive study of the use of information technology as an organizational resource, including the implementation of disciplined processes and management development to effectively exploit the power of modern information technology. (Credit may only be obtained for one one of the following classes: FINC 3358, MGMT 3358, MKTG 3358, or ISYS 3358.)
ISYS 3364 Program in Visual BASIC.NET 3 SCH (3-0)
Fundamentals and techniques of programming for business applications using Visual Studio.NET. Prerequisite: ISYS 3330.
ISYS 4303 Client Server Appl Devel 3 SCH (3-0)
Client/Server application development practices and tools. Emphasis on developing distributed database applications that support the information processing needs of business. Topics include: object-oriented program design, programming with object-oriented development platforms and the use of embedded Structured Query Language for database transaction processing. Prerequisites: ISYS 3351.
ISYS 4306 Data Comm & Networking I 3 SCH (3-0)
Applications requiring data communication, internal and external influences on data communication systems and service providers, data transmission, standards and architectures, management of network design and operation, local area networks, and future issues. Prerequisite: ISYS 3330 or equivalent.
ISYS 4320 Predictive Analytics Business 3 SCH (3-0-0)
An introduction to data mining techniques for efficient data retrieval and process. Identify and discern the right predictive analytic techniques for diverse business problems. Prerequisites: BUAD 3355 and ISYS 3330. (Credit may only be obtained for one of the following classes: FINC 4320, MGMT 4320, MKTG 4319, or ISYS 4320.)
ISYS 4340 Internship in Info Systems 3 SCH (0-3)
An off-campus learning experience allowing the acquisition and application of information technology skills in an actual work setting. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair.
ISYS 4350 Information Security 3 SCH (3-0)
Examination of the discovery of and preparation for potentially disabling threats and various defensive techniques to ensure organizational network security. Prerequisite: junior standing.
ISYS 4358 Info Systems Project Mngt 3 SCH (3-0)
ISYS 4360 Enterprise Risk Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Exposes students to techniques organizations use to manage the ever-increasing corporate risks threatening the organization's business model and strategic plan. The course combines qualitative and quantitative approaches for measuring and managing organizational and operational risks. Prerequisites: FINC 3321, ISYS 2302 or ISYS 3330, and Junior Standing. (Credit may not be obtained in both FINC 4350 and ISYS 4360).
ISYS 4370 Computer Forensics 3 SCH (3-0)
Principles and techniques of conducting computing investigations. Computer forensics involves obtaining and analyzing digital information for us as evidence in civil, criminal, or administrative cases. Prerequisites: None.
ISYS 4395 Special Topics Infor. Systems 1-3 SCH (1-3)
Research in selected fields of computer information systems. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Management (MGMT)
MGMT 3310 Intro Entrepren & Creativity 3 SCH (3-0)
The entrepreneurial process; how business personnel build basics out of ideas. Types of entrepreneurs are studied as well as the organizations. How strategy, marketing, accounting, organization behavior, finance, and business communication are all needed for success. How organizations can foster instead of stifle creativity be redefining paradigms. Creating new and potentially stronger businesses.
MGMT 3312 Org Theory and Human Behavior 3 SCH (3-0)
Various organizational structure models and supporting theory, organizations as complex systems, organizational behavior, individual and group dynamics in the business environment, organization development and change. Prerequisite: junior standing.
MGMT 3322 Principles of Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Introduction to the management of business organizations. The functions of management and role of the manager. Managerial decision-making, communication, social responsibility and business ethics. How organizational power and politics affect the manager.
MGMT 3325 Human Resource Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Policies and practices relating to recruitment, selection, training and development, performance appraisal, reward system, and employee relations. Strategic human resource planning, equal employment opportunity laws, and international human resource management issues. Prerequisite: credit or registration in MGMT 3312.
MGMT 3332 Managing-Working Virtual Teams 3 SCH (3-0)
MGMT 3335 Recruitment & Staffing 3 SCH (3-0)
Effective recruitment and selection practices are the key to organizational success. In this course, students will learn key recruitment and selection skills, including human resource forecasting and planning, recruitment process, selection process, and legal compliance in recruitment and selection. Prerequisite: MGMT 3325.
MGMT 3340 Databases & Data Warehousing 3 SCH (3-0)
MGMT 3351 Principles of Operations Mgmt 3 SCH (3-0)
MGMT 3355 Logistics & SCM 3 SCH (3-0)
MGMT 3356 Systems Analysis and Design 3 SCH (3-0)
Analysis and design techniques required for implementing medium to large-scale computer information systems. Development of requirements for personnel, software and equipment for typical applications. Prerequisites: ACCT 2302 and ISYS 3330. (Credit may only be obtained for one of the following classes: FINC 3356, MGMT 3356, MKTG 3356, or ISYS 3356.)
MGMT 3358 Business Information Systems 3 SCH (3-0)
A comprehensive study of the use of information technology as an organization resource, including the implementation of disciplined processes and management development to effectively exploit the power of modern information technology. (Credit may only be obtained for one of the following classes: FINC 3358, MGMT 3358, MKTG 3358, or ISYS 3358.)
MGMT 4320 Predictive Analytics Business 3 SCH (3-0)
An introduction to data mining techniques for efficient data retrieval and process. Identify and discern the right predictive analytic techniques for diverse business problems. Prerequisites: BUAD 3355 and ISYS 3330. (Credit may only be obtained for one of the following classes: FINC 4320, MGMT 4320, MKTG 4319, or ISYS 4320.)
MGMT 4321 Negotiation/Dispute Resolution 3 SCH (3-0)
Emphasis on fundamental skills in the art of negotiation across a variety of settings, including business, law, marketing, and sales; basics of both collaborative and competitive approaches including planning tools and techniques. MGMT 4321 and MKTG 4321 may not both be taken for credit. Prerequisite: MKTG 3324.
MGMT 4331 International Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Management of the internationally competitive firm; topics considered include leadership, organizational structure, cultural differences and similarities and competitive analysis. Prerequisite: senior standing in Business Administration.
MGMT 4335 HR Development 3 SCH (3-0)
Developing human resources and aligning them with organizational goals bring competitive advantages to organizations. This course addresses a wide range of topics in an organization's human resource development function, including corporate training and development function, training program design, methods for training delivery, and resources for human resource training and development efforts. Prerequisite: MGMT 3325.
MGMT 4338 Strategic HR Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Human resource topics in the nature of work, recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, benefits, labor relations, and health and safety. Prerequisite: MGMT 3325.
MGMT 4340 Internship in Management 3 SCH (0-3)
An off-campus learning experience allowing the acquisition and application of management skills in an actual work setting. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair.
MGMT 4348 Compensation Theory and Admin 3 SCH (3-0)
Study of theories, methods, and practices of compensation in organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT 3325.
MGMT 4351 Leadership in Organizations 3 SCH (3-0)
MGMT 4358 Lean Operations 3 SCH (3-0)
Concepts, tools, and techniques applied in the design and operation of lean systems. Prerequisite: MGMT 3312.
MGMT 4359 Info Systems Project Mngt 3 SCH (3-0)
MGMT 4360 Small Business Consulting 3 SCH (3-0)
MGMT 4365 Ethics and Sustainability 3 SCH (3-0)
MGMT 4380 Senior Research 3 SCH (3)
Research study under supervision of instructor resulting in a paper to be presented at a research symposium approved by the instructor. Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor.
MGMT 4390 Strategic Mgmt Global Bus Env 3 SCH (3-0)
To provide a capstone course for the graduating senior majoring in business that will allow him or her to practically apply the concepts and theories learned in the undergraduate program. The student will do this through integrating those principles with the ones that serve as the theoretical framework for the field of strategic management. The end result of this process will be a student who is able to analyze complex business problems and to effectively make decisions that affect the entire organization. Prerequisite: must be taken in the final semester before graduation in business administration.
MGMT 4395 Special Topics in Management 1-3 SCH (1-3)
Special studies in management. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
Marketing (MKTG)
MKTG 3320 Responsive Web Site Design 3 SCH (3-0)
Methods and techniques of developing a moderately complex web site; after the foundation language has been established, the aid of the web editor will be introduced. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MKTG 3324 Principles of Marketing 3 SCH (3-0)
Examination of marketing of goods and services by organizations and individuals in a free-enterprise economy. Topics covered include product, channels, price, promotion, consumer behavior, the legal and other uncontrollable environments and research, international marketing, strategy and control.
MKTG 3330 Transportation 3 SCH (3-0-0)
Foundation for transportation operations, transportation management, strategy formation, technology deployment, international operations, transportation services selection and performance evaluation.
MKTG 3340 Databases & Data Warehousing 3 SCH (3-0)
MKTG 3356 Systems Analysis & Design 3 SCH (3-0)
Analysis and design techniques required for implementing medium to large-scale computer information systems. Development of requirements for personnel, software and equipment for typical applications. Prerequisites: ACCT 2302 and ISYS 3330. (Credit may only be obtained for one of the following classes: FINC 3356, MGMT 3356, MKTG 3356, or ISYS 3356.)
MKTG 3358 Business Information Systems 3 SCH (3-0)
A comprehensive study of the use of information technology as an organization resource, including the implementation of disciplined processes and management development to effectively exploit the power of modern information technology. (Credit may only be obtained for one of the following classes: FINC 3358, MGMT 3358, MKTG 3358, or ISYS 3358.)
MKTG 3360 Sales 3 SCH (3-0)
The personal selling process and the use of a professional, customer-oriented, problem-solving approach in selling situations. The sales job, selection of salespeople, sales training programs and coordination/control of the sales function. Development of fundamentals of professional selling skills. Prerequisite: MKTG 3324.
MKTG 3364 Integrated Marketing Comm 3 SCH (3-0)
Demand-stimulation processes of all elements of the promotional mix at all levels of the channel of distribution. Analysis of theoretical models and pragmatic applications of promotion in an organization. Prerequisite: MKTG 3324.
MKTG 3365 Marketing Research 3 SCH (3)
Marketing research methods as applied to management problems involving marketing strategy and policy formulation, and economic-industry-firm-sales forecasts. Prerequisites: BUAD 3265 and MKTG 3324.
MKTG 3370 Online Marketing 3 SCH (3-0)
Combines traditional marketing (situation analysis, marketing planning, and marketing implementation) with the enhanced capabilities of electronic resources. Emphasis on student group application through use of on-line exercises and critical analysis of existing Web sites. Computer literacy expected. Prerequisite: MKTG 3324.
MKTG 3375 Warehouse & Inventory Mgmt 3 SCH (3-0-0)
Fundamental concepts and best practices of warehouse and inventory management.
MKTG 4310 Retail Marketing Management 3 SCH (3-0)
Analysis and conceptualization of the relationship among channel of distribution members, emphasizing the merchandising function of retail store management. Introduce applications of electronic commerce to retailing practice. Prerequisite: MKTG 3324.
MKTG 4319 Predictive Analytics Business 3 SCH (3-0)
An introduction to data mining techniques for efficient data retrieval and process. Identify and discern the right predictive analytic techniques for diverse business problems. Prerequisites: BUAD 3355 and ISYS 3330. (Credit may only be obtained for one of the following classes: FINC 4320, MGMT 4320, MKTG 4319, or ISYS 4320.)
MKTG 4321 Negotiation/Dispute Resolution 3 SCH (3-0)
Emphasis on fundamental skills in the art of negotiation across a variety of settings, including business, law, marketing, sales; basics of both collaborative and competitive approaches including planning tools and techniques. Prerequisite: MKTG 3324.
MKTG 4334 Product Development 3 SCH (3-0-0)
Examination of processes related to forecasting, product planning, sourcing, technology, pricing, product methods, and branding strategies for retail consumer goods. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
MKTG 4335 Supply Chain Management 3 SCH (3)
Purchasing; supplier relationship and supply chain management; inbound and outbound logistics. Role of technology in managing the supply chain. International logistics. Prerequisite: MKTG 3324.
MKTG 4336 Sust & Global Sourcing 3 SCH (3-0-0)
Examination of the textile and apparel industry within the context of sustainability of supply chain and global sourcing practices; emphasis on current political, and economic developments in the international marketplace. Prerequisite: Junior standing
MKTG 4340 Internship in Marketing 3 SCH (0-3)
An off-campus learning experience allowing the acquisition and application of marketing skills in an actual work setting. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair.
MKTG 4345 Contracts & Documentation 3 SCH (3-0)
Provides the foundation to write and understand the proper use of the contracts and documentation required throughout the supply chain. Prerequisites: MKTG 3320 and MKTG 3332.
MKTG 4350 Consumer Behavior 3 SCH (3-0)
MKTG 4354 Sustainable Marketing 3 SCH (3)
Marketing as a role player in the creation of a more sustainable society. Tools to optimize marketing decisions with respect to the natural environment, human well-being and profits. Prerequisite: MKTG 3324.
MKTG 4358 Info Systems Project Mngt 3 SCH (3-0)
MKTG 4363 Global Marketing 3 SCH (3-0)
Examines marketing in other countries, the marketing implications of cultural and environmental differences, international marketing research, and adaptation of product, price, promotion, and distribution decisions to international environments. Topics include international trade theory and the multinational firm. Prerequisite: MKTG 3361.
MKTG 4390 Marketing Mgmt and Analytics 3 SCH (3-0)
MKTG 4395 Special Topics in Marketing 1-3 SCH (1-3-0)
Special studies in marketing. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.