BUS 501 - Systems Management & Organizational Theory, 3 credit hours

The dynamic interplay of economic, technological, global and competitive forces, to name of few, affect small businesses, large corporations, government and society. These varied organizations are challenged to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in this ever-changing arena. In this course, students will learn to identify, interpret and utilize knowledge acquired in the areas of systems thinking, organization theory & design, and strategic awareness to deliberately design organizations that can successfully respond to these challenges. This course pays special attention to the fit between the organization and its members with an internal emphasis on working together to achieve the organization’s vision while members achieve personal mastery.