Thinking of going into business? Want to find out what a management major might involve? This entry-level management class will introduce you to the vocabulary of business and the types of decisions managers make in the process of running a successful organization. The computer simulation format provides a fun way to scope out the management major. You will be a member of a "company" team that competes against four other "companies" in a competitive market.

This course introduces students to the various components of an organization. It will acquaint students with the diverse functions within an organization - finance, marketing, operations, human resources and research & development - and how these functions relate to and complement one another. A comprehensive computer simulation program is the primary method of exploring and understanding the complex relationships within modern organizations and the decisions managers make.

Quotes from previous students

"This class has definitely piqued my interest in the world of management. If just running a computer simulation can get my heart pumping so much, I can only imagine what it would be like to actually make real life decisions in these situations."

"I never thought I could learn so much in a class! The hands-on experience of playing the business simulation game made learning about business fun."

"After running this simulation, my interest in business management has grown substantially."

"Take this class if you think you have an interest in business, but don't be surprised if you change your mind. I found out that I don't want to go into business, but I'm glad I discovered this after taking a 2-credit class rather than later."

Course Syllabus for Spring Semester 2004