Undergraduate Department of
Management
College of Business
Website: https://business.fsu.edu/departments/management
Chair: Bruce T. Lamont; Assistant Chair: C. Darren Brooks; Assistant Dean for Strategic Engagement: Brooks; Professors: Fiorito, Hochwarter, Holmes, King, Lamont; Associate Professors: Daniels, Maslach, Paustian-Underdahl, Rousseau, Wang; Assistant Professors: Jennings, Kang, Lee; Senior Lecturers: Blass, Trammell; Associate Lecturers: Brooks, Harding, Hayes; Dean's Emerging Scholars: Daniels, Rousseau; J. Frank Dame Professor of Management: Fiorito; Melvin T. Stith Sr. Professor of Business Administration: Hochwarter; Jim Moran Professor of Business Administration: Holmes; Jim Moran Eminent Scholar of Business Administration: Lamont; Higdon Professor of Management: King; Madeline Duncan Rolland Associate Professor of Business Administration: Wang; Mary Tilley Bessemer Associate Professor of Business Administration: Paustian-Underdahl; Barry and Janice Anderson Director of the Center for Human Resource Management: Brooks; Director of Research for the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship: Lamont; Professors Emeriti: Anthony, Dobson, Douglas, Ferris, Martinko, Perrewé, Voich, Wilkens
The management curricula provide students with an understanding of the nature of managerial work, including both the art and the science of managing. The curricula emphasize the management of human resources, managerial problem solving, and decision making. Within the management degree program, students choose to major in general management or human resource management consistent with their specific interests. The overall objective of these curricula is to prepare students for entry-level positions in small and large organizations, leading to line or staff management careers in either the public or private sector. Many graduates enter jobs as managerial associates, sales associates, or human resource management professionals. The department also offers a combined BS-HRM//MBA pathway that allows highly qualified undergraduate students in the human resource management major the opportunity to accelerate their coursework and take up to nine semester hours of graduate coursework, which may be counted toward both the BS and MBA degrees. A detailed description of the MBA program can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.
Computer Skills Competency
All undergraduates at Florida State University must demonstrate basic computer skills competency prior to graduation. As necessary computer competency skills vary from discipline to discipline, each major determines the courses needed to satisfy this requirement. Undergraduate majors in general management and human resources management satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in CGS 2100 (state mandated business prerequisite requirement) or CGS 2518.
Note: CGS 2518 with a "C–" or better is a graduation requirement for students in one of the Management majors.
Required Risk in Business and Society Course
All undergraduates at Florida State University intending to enter a business major should complete RMI 2302, Risk in Business and Society, with a "C–" or better by the end of their sophomore year, but no later than their fifth mapping term.
Required Professional Development Course
All undergraduates entering Florida State University in Fall 2019 and later must complete a one-credit course in professional development, GEB 1030, with a "C–" or better by the end of their fifth mapping term. However, students are encouraged to complete the course by the end of their sophomore year to take full advantage of the material.
State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Management
The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73.
FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Management. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/103/210.
Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.
Requirements for a Major in Management
All students must complete:
- The University-wide baccalaureate degree requirements summarized in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" chapter of this General Bulletin
- The state of Florida common prerequisites for general management majors
- The general business core requirements for general management majors
- The general business breadth requirements for general management majors
- The major area requirements for general management majors
Students must be admitted to the major no later than the end of their fifth mapping term, as determined by the College of Business.
Note: To be eligible to pursue a general management major, students must meet the admission requirements for the AACSB accredited business programs in the College of Business. These admission requirements are described in the "College of Business" chapter of this General Bulletin.
General Business Core Requirements
All management majors must complete the following six courses. A grade of "C–" or better must be earned in each course.
BUL 3310 The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3)
FIN 3403 Financial Management of the Firm (3)
GEB 3213 Business Communications (3)
ISM 3541 Introduction to Business Analytics (3)
MAN 3240 Organizational Behavior (3)
MAR 3023 Basic Marketing Concepts (3)
General Business Breadth Requirements
All management majors must complete three courses as follows. Each course selected must be completed with a grade of "C–" or better.
MAN 4720 Strategic Management and Business Policy (3)
Plus two electives from the following list of courses:
FIN 3244 Financial Markets, Institutions, and International Finance Systems (3)
ISM 3003 Foundations of Management Information Systems (3)
MAN 3600 Multinational Business Operations (3)
MAR 3231 Retailing Management (3)
MAR 3400 Professional Selling (3)
QMB 3200 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions (3)
REE 3043 Real Estate (3)
RMI 3011 Risk Management/Insurance (3)
Capstone Course
All management majors must complete the capstone class in Strategic Management and Business Policy (MAN 4720) with a grade of "C–" or better.
Major Area Requirements
All management majors must complete six courses as listed below. A grade of "C–" or better must be earned in each course used to satisfy the general management major area requirements.
MAN 4301 Human Resource Management (3)
MAN 4701 Business and Society (3)
Plus four electives from the following list of courses:
MAN 4054 Innovation Management (3)
MAN 4113 Diversity and Inclusion Management (3)
MAN 4143 Contemporary Leadership Challenges (3)
MAN 4201 Organizational Analysis and Change (3)
MAN 4330 Compensation (3)
MAN 4401 Management of Labor and Industrial Relations (3)
MAN 4441 Negotiation and Conflict Management (3)
MAN 4605 Cross Cultural Management (3)
MAN 4752 Competitive Dynamics (3)
MAN 4930r Special Studies in Business (3)
MAN 4941 Management Internship (3)
SOP 3004 Social Psychology (3)
Requirements for a Major in Human Resource Management
All students must complete:
- The University-wide baccalaureate degree requirements summarized in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" chapter of this General Bulletin
- The state of Florida common prerequisites for human resource management majors
- The general business core requirements for human resource management majors
- The general business breadth requirements for human resource management majors; and
- The major area requirements for human resource management majors.
Students must be admitted to the major no later than the end of their fifth mapping term, as determined by the College of Business.
Note: To be eligible to pursue a human resource management major, students must meet the admission requirements for the AACSB accredited business programs in the College of Business. These admission requirements are described in the "College of Business" chapter of this General Bulletin.
General Business Core Requirements
All human resource management majors must complete the following six courses. A grade of "C–" or better must be earned in each course.
BUL 3310 The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3)
FIN 3403 Financial Management of the Firm (3)
GEB 3213 Business Communications (3)
ISM 3541 Introduction to Business Analytics (3)
MAN 3240 Organizational Behavior (3)
MAR 3023 Basic Marketing Concepts (3)
General Business Breadth Requirements
All human resource management majors must complete three courses as follows. Each course selected must be completed with a grade of "C–" or better.
MAN 4720 Strategic Management and Business Policy (3)
Plus two electives from the following list of courses:
FIN 3244 Financial Markets, Institutions, and International Finance Systems (3)
ISM 3003 Foundations of Management Information Systems (3)
MAN 3600 Multinational Business Operations (3)
MAR 3231 Retailing Management (3)
MAR 3400 Professional Selling (3)
QMB 3200 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions (3)
REE 3043 Real Estate (3)
RMI 3011 Risk Management/Insurance (3)
Capstone Course
All human resource management majors must complete the capstone class in Strategic Management and Business Policy (MAN 4720) with a grade of "C–" or better.
Major Area Requirements
All human resource management majors must complete five courses as listed below. A grade of "C–" or better must be earned in each course used to satisfy the human resource management major area requirements.
MAN 4301 Human Resource Management (3)
MAN 4310 Disability Inclusion in the Workforce (3)
MAN 4320 Staffing (3)
Plus two electives from the following list of courses:
MAN 4113 Diversity and Inclusion Management (3)
MAN 4201 Organizational Analysis and Change (3)
MAN 4330 Compensation (3)
MAN 4350 Training and Development (3)
MAN 4390 Current Issues in Human Resource Management (3)
MAN 4401 Management of Labor and Industrial Relations (3)
MAN 4441 Negotiation and Conflict Management (3)
MAN 4605 Cross Cultural Management (3)
MAN 4941 Management Internship (3)
RMI 4135 Employee Benefit Plans (3)
SOP 3004 Social Psychology (3)
Honors in the Major
The Department of Management offers honors in the major to encourage talented students to undertake independent and original research as part of the undergraduate experience. For requirements and other information see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin.
Definition of Prefixes
GEB—General Business
IDS—Interdisciplinary Studies
MAN—Management
Undergraduate Courses
GEB 1030. Development for Business Careers (1). This course is designed for sophomore students who intend to major in business. Career options in various business disciplines are described. Appropriate personal characteristics and skills required for a successful business career are discussed. This course cultivates critical thinking as it relates to these and other academic and career development topics.
GEB 3211. Communications and Critical Thinking in the Business World (3). This course helps students develop and employ critical thinking, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills that are essential for a successful career in the business field.
GEB 3213. Business Communications (3). Prerequisite: Upper-division business major. This course is designed to help business students develop the writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills that are necessary for a successful business career.
GEB 4034. Learning Experientially in Business (0-6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Permission required. This course examines experiential learning concepts in business and allows students to reflect on past experiences while engaging in meaningful practices designed to help prepare them for the workforce.
GEB 4844. Executive Perspectives (3). This course gives students an understanding of industry specific operational executive perspectives. The class focuses on the executive's perspective of industry trends, industry case studies, ethics, governmental influences, environmental impacts, and understanding the specific functions within an industry.
GEB 4930r. Special Topics in Business (1–3). The content of this course varies to provide an opportunity to study current issues in business and topics not covered in other courses. Prerequisites may vary as content varies; contact the department for further information.
GEB 4941r. Business Internship (0–6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This business internship is designed for College of Business students who desire to gain real-world experience in the accounting field through on-the-job practice. Students work under the direction of an approved industry professional, a faculty advisor, and the internship director. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.
IDS 2129. When Culture and Business Collide: Communication in an International Context (3). In this course, students engage in critical and creative thinking about contemporary problems and solutions in intercultural business communication. Students also grapple with these issues in both an international and domestic context.
IDS 2165. Intercultural Communication, Business, and Sustainability: Writing for "Green" Everywhere (3). This course examines the intersections between communication, business, intercultural business, sustainability, social responsibility, ethics, and professional leadership. One facet of the course will explore the communication issues and challenges that managers of businesses and other organizations face. Additionally, the course will discuss sustainability issues through the lens of Permaculture and Transition Town philosophies, tackling topics such as "peak oil," permaculture design, local and alternative currencies, and the "triple bottom line" ideal; these topics will also be examined via a global perspective.
MAN 3025. Concepts of Management (3). This course introduces the nature and process of management, with emphasis upon management of physical and human resources. (Credit not allowed for business majors.)
MAN 3240. Organizational Behavior (3). This course applies concepts from psychology and social psychology to organizational problems that managers face.
MAN 4054. Innovation Management (3). Prerequisite: MAN 3240. This course details the challenges of managing creatives workspaces, whether it be new product development teams, small organizations, or large multinationals. Creative workspaces are not utopian organizations but are often characterized by tension, stress, and intense disputes. This course discusses some of these challenges and leads students to understand how to manage creative workspaces.
MAN 4113. Diversity Management (3). Prerequisites: Upper-level business major, completion of common prerequisites for business majors, and MAN 3240. This course provides a foundation for understanding diversity in the workplace and how to manage diversity effectively in organizations.
MAN 4143. Contemporary Leadership Challenges (3). Prerequisite: MAN 3240. In this course, students explore leadership from the perspective of influencing others. This discussion- and activity-based course covers theories and ideas about an individual's influence, introducing thought-provoking experiences. Class discussions take students on a journey of exploration and reflection through the landscape of contemporary thinking on social interaction.
MAN 4201. Organizational Analysis and Change (3). Prerequisite: MAN 3240. In this course students explore how to be innovators and leaders within an organizational context. Students are exposed to a wide collection of theories and ideas about how individuals can be intrapreneurial within an existing organizational culture.
MAN 4301. Human Resource Management (3). Prerequisite: MAN 3240. This course provides a foundation for understanding human resource (HR) management as a key determinant of the success of any organization rests on its people, and it fosters an understanding of how HR management best practices. The course examines the important contribution of HR management practices to an organization's competitive advantage.
MAN 4310. Disability Inclusion in the Workforce (3). Prerequisites: MAN 3240 and MAN 4301. This course emphasizes HRM theory and research methods, and the application of those principles and methods to solving "people issues" by examining public policy and current events within the workforce. This course specifically examines the challenges that individuals with disabilities face entering, assimilating, and excelling within the workforce.
MAN 4320. Staffing (3). Prerequisites: MAN 3240 and MAN 4301. This course is a study of the design and operation of systems for employee recruitment and selection, including current practice and issues.
MAN 4330. Compensation (3). Prerequisites: MAN 3240 and MAN 4301. This course is a study of the methods and implications of making wage and salary decisions for recruiting and retaining employees.
MAN 4350. Training and Development (3). Prerequisites: MAN 3240 and MAN 4301. This course is a study of the various forms of training and development and their implementation both on and off the job.
MAN 4390. Current Issues in Human Resource Management (3). Prerequisites: MAN 3240 and MAN 4301. This course is a seminar that probes current topics in human resource management in depth. Emphasis is on the impact of recent legal and societal developments on human resource management practice.
MAN 4401. Management of Labor and Industrial Relations (3). Corequisite: MAN 3240. This course covers a managerial perspective of labor and manpower concepts and issues in industrial and postindustrial society and work organizations.
MAN 4441. Negotiation and Conflict Management (3). Prerequisite: MAN 3240. This course exposes students to the conceptual elements, application of, and nature of interpersonal negotiations in personal and work life as well as the management of interpersonal conflict associated within them. Students review various negotiating approaches and contexts as they utilize hands-on experiences and practical examples of real-world negotiating situations.
MAN 4605. Cross-Cultural Management (3). Prerequisite: MAN 3240. This course studies the unique issues of managing non-native cultures that require collaboration, leading cross-cultural teams, and appreciating diversity. Globalization has increased interactions between businesses and markets to increase the flow of people, products, knowledge and finance between nations. As a result, the ability to understand, manage, and communicate in culturally diverse settings represents an increasingly important business skill.
MAN 4680r. Selected Topics in International Management (3). Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023, and MAN 3600. This course covers selected topics in international management which vary depending upon the instructor for the course. Topics such as cultural influences on management, international personnel management, and other related management topics are discussed. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.
MAN 4701. Business and Society (3). Prerequisite: MAN 3240 or MAN 3025. This course is an examination of current and future issues in business and society with emphasis on the social responsibility of business and future challenges for business in a pluralistic society.
MAN 4720. Strategic Management and Business Policy (3). Prerequisite: FIN 3403, MAN 3240, and MAR 3023. This course is a case analysis of business and management problems for the formulation of managerial strategies and policies.
MAN 4752. Competitive Dynamics (3). Prerequisites: MAN 3240, MAR 3023, ISM 3541, FIN 3403, and BUL 3310. The primary focus of the course is on using strategy to manage companies effectively in competitive settings that are constantly changing. A comprehensive, but adaptive approach to competitive dynamics is emphasized. A computer simulation is used extensively.
MAN 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
MAN 4930r. Special Studies in Business (1–3). This course covers current issues and topics in management that are not discussed in other courses. Topics vary. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) credit hours; repeatable within the same term.
MAN 4941. Field Study in Management (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course provides students with on-the-job experience in major area.
MAN 4970r. Honors Thesis (Management) (1–6). Prerequisite: Admission to the honors program. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours. Six semester hours of thesis are required to complete honors in the major.
For listings relating to graduate coursework, consult the Graduate Bulletin.