Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The Management and Organization major focuses on the principles and practices of managing and organizing resources, people, and processes within various types of organizations. Students gain skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, human resource management, leadership, project management, and operational efficiency, preparing for careers in management, consulting, and organizational development. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of management and organizational theory. - Develop skills in strategic planning and implementation. - Learn organizational behavior and leadership theories. - Explore human resource management and development. - Analyze project management and operational efficiency techniques. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Management and Organization** - Overview of management principles, organizational theory, and industry trends. 2. **Strategic Planning and Management** - Fundamentals of strategic planning, including goal setting, strategy formulation, and implementation. 3. **Organizational Behavior** - Study of individual and group behavior within organizations, including motivation, team dynamics, and organizational culture. 4. **Leadership Theories and Practices** - Principles of leadership, including different leadership styles, theories, and their applications. 5. **Human Resource Management** - Techniques for recruiting, training, developing, and managing employees. 6. **Project Management** - Methods for planning, executing, and controlling projects to achieve specific goals and meet success criteria. 7. **Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement** - Techniques for improving operational efficiency and process management within organizations. 8. **Organizational Development** - Strategies for developing and implementing organizational change and improvement initiatives. 9. **Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility** - Understanding ethical considerations and corporate social responsibility in management and organizational practices. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in management and organizational settings, such as corporations, consulting firms, or non-profit organizations. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying management and organization skills, such as developing a strategic plan, conducting an organizational analysis, or implementing a change management initiative. **Assessment Methods:** - Management principles and organizational theory analyses - Strategic planning and implementation projects - Organizational behavior and leadership projects - Human resource management and development projects - Project management and operational efficiency projects - Organizational development and change management projects - Ethics and corporate social responsibility essays - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Management and Organization" - "Strategic Planning and Management" - "Organizational Behavior" - "Leadership Theories and Practices" - "Human Resource Management" - "Project Management" - "Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement" - "Organizational Development" - "Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of business, management principles, and an interest in organizational development and leadership. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Management and Organization. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from PMI - Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) - Certified Manager (CM) from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) **Target Audience:** Aspiring managers, organizational development specialists, human resource professionals, project managers, consultants, and professionals seeking careers in corporations, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the strategic and operational skills needed to excel in management and organization, supporting careers in various roles within corporations, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and related fields.