Bachelor of Science in Management

ENG110

College Writing - 3 Credits

This course is designed to develop and refine the analytical/critical reading skills and the substantive writing skills of freshmen.  This intensive writing class will focus on writing essays of varying length and expose students to the various rhetorical modes of writing that will contribute to their success in university courses and their chosen careers.

BUS311

Managerial Communications - 3 Credits

This course provides instruction in organization and construction of the written, technological, and oral communication used in modern business. Effective communication at all levels is necessary for leaders in organizations. Well-developed communication skills will provide students with a framework for excellence across all business activities. Students will develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively in multiple modes both inside and outside of their organizations.

Prerequisite: ENG207.

ENG120

College Writing II - 3 Credits

College Writing II looks to expand upon the writing skills attained in ENG110. As a student-centered course, students explore their own writing in peer, group, and self-review skill sessions. Students enhance self-editing skills and increase awareness of the revision skills needed in both college coursework and in careers. The course will further develop students' understanding of the writing process from pre-writing to final draft. This course encourages students to have their writing evaluated across the curriculum. The course culminates in a research essay and portfolio of original work.

Pre-requisite: ENG110.

COM107

Intro to Communications - 3 credits

This introductory course will focus on the knowledge and skills that students need to become competent communicators.  This information and these skills will include speaking, listening, media literacy, computer-mediated communication, cultural sensitivity, workplace communication, group dynamics, and critical thinking.  Students will prepare and present speeches and group projects that utilize media and technology.  Emphasis will be place on personal, social and workplace interaction both individually and in group settings.

CIS112

Introduction to Computing - 3 Credits

This course strives to meet the high level of computer literacy required of all students earning a degree from the university. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical use of computer technology for information analysis and communications. Computer units introduce the Internet, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students who feel they have attained computer literacy and earn 70 percent on an exemption exam may substitute any other 3-credit course for this core requirement. 

Students may prove competency by passing a waiver examination.  No credit is granted if the requirement is waived.

ACC111

Financial Accounting - 3 Credits

This course is for the student to learn about accounting as an information development and communications function that supports economic decision-making. The course will help students perform financial analysis; derive and assess information for personal or organizational decisions; and understand business, governmental, and other organizational entities.

ECO201

Macroeconomics - 3 Credits

This course examines the fundamental analytical structure of a macro economy and familiarizes students with the problems of employment, inflation, interest rates, and business cycles. Topics include the determination of income and output, the role of fiscal and monetary policy, and the interaction of an economy with the rest of the world within a global framework.

MGT105

Principles of Management - 3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the principles of management examining their application in public and private, profit and non-profit organizations. Students will explore the areas of employee motivation, group behavior, leadership, strategic planning, organizational design, and career opportunities. Fundamental concepts of management, effective communication competency, ethical dilemmas faced by managers and corporate social responsibility will be explored.

FIN201

Principles of Finance - 3 Credits

This course examines the role of finance in relation to other business operations and within the financial community. It covers the development and use of the basic tools and operational/quality measures for financialadministration, financial analysis, planning and control, investment decisions, and management of sources of funds.

Prerequisites: ACC111; MGT105.

MKT101

Principles of Marketing - 3 Credits

This course examines the basic marketing principles practiced by modern organizations including product development, distribution, promotion, and pricing. Students will explore topics including consumer engagement, strategic planning, best practices along with the importance of measurements, analysis and utilizing acquired data. It is the foundation course for upper-level marketing courses.

MGT201

Human Resource Management - 3 Credits

This course includes the presentation, analysis, and discussion of the specific functions of a Human Resources Department, including human relations knowledge and skills vital to the success of any Human Resources manager. Students will explore the standards of performance that are expected of managers, subordinates, and the organization with a special emphasis on the supportive relationships needed between employees and their organizations. This course also will explore a number of contemporary and controversial issues related to Human Resource Management.

Prerequisite: MGT105

MGT347

Systems Management - 3 Credits

This course introduces the systems approach to management with a view towards the entire range of managerial responsibilities associated with achieving effective performance from a “learning” organization. Management simulations and short cases applying systems tools reinforce systems theory.

Prerequisite: MGT105, CIS112

MGT405

Organizational Behavior - 3 Credits

This course includes the study of individual and small group behavior in organizations and the interpretation of this behavior in the context of the managerial environment. Students will explore the nature of such concepts as influence, power and control, attitudes, communication, conflict, and interpersonal relations as a means of understanding of the dynamics of group behavior.

Prerequisite: MGT105.

MGT450

Seminar in Management - 3 Credits

This course provides an opportunity for students to do in-depth research on a topic of individual interest in management. The seminar format facilitates an exchange of ideas among the participants in the selection, development, and discussion of each topic. Frequent meetings between students and instructor serve to focus and to direct the effort of each student.

ECO202

Microeconomics - 3 Credits

This course familiarizes students with the decision-making processes of individual economic units such as households, firms, and industries, and their interrelationships. Topics include the nature and framework of the forces of supply and demand, household behavior, and consumer choice; the behavior of the firm under different industrial structures, resource allocation, and income distribution; and international trade and comparative advantage.

BUS204

Business Law I - 3 Credits

This course covers Constitutional Law and the rights and duties that apply to business entities as well as to individuals.

Also covered are Tort Law, body and property injury, as well as harm to reputation in the business context; Criminal Law, specifically those areas pertinent to business, such as bribery and embezzlement; Intellectual Property Law, including copyright, patent and trademark laws; Contract Law, which encompasses sales contracts and the application of the Uniform Commercial Code as well as common law contracts, such as employment contracts.

MAT120

College Algebra - 3 Credits

This course provides a deeper understanding of the concepts of algebra including function applications, inequalities in two variables, matrix operations, linear programming, quadratic and polynomial applications, and solving rational and radical equations. This course is integrated with an online program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program.

Prerequisite: C or better in MAT102 or Department Permission.

BUS411

Business Policy Seminar - 3 Credits

This seminar requires students to utilize concepts presented in all prior business and economics courses in analyzing corporate business strategies. Students will focus on strategic thinking, leadership, and understanding the interconnected nature of all business activity. The course examines how businesses plan and react to factors affecting their success. Emphasis is placed on best practices and change management processes. Simulations and case studies are used with the goal of allowing students to develop and present their mastery of strategic business issues. Oral and written reports are required.

Prerequisite: Senior standing in the undergraduate business programs.

MAT220

Statistics - 3 Credits

This course offers students an opportunity to experience statistics as it would occur in various settings. This course is integrated with a state of the art online program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Topics are presented through real life case studies and include an overview of the fundamentals of statistics, collective and descriptive statistic techniques, data collection and sampling, the normal distribution and probability, hypothesis testing, population inferences, simple linear regression, and correlation. An understanding of basic algebra is required. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific or graphing calculator and access to a spreadsheet program is recommended.

CSA101

Exploring Self: Inside Out - 3 credits

This course will focus on self-discovery and interaction with others to provide learners with the foundation for examining and further developing their own personal effectiveness. An environment of trust will be built within the class to enable individual and collective openness, discovery, and engagement in personal learning. The course will use experiential learning, personal reflection, and group interaction as primary approaches. This is a hybrid course, with classroom interaction time blended with online learning and interaction through the Blackboard learning management system.

CSA260

Professional Success Seminar - 1 credits

This course will enable students to develop their own individualized plans for personal, academic, and career success. Students will engage in self-evaluation exercises and highly interactive classroom activities to evaluate their own “fit” for certain careers. Students will also participate in resume and cover letter writing activities to prepare for the experiential learning of the next course. Students will establish short-term career goals and begin a career portfolio to be refined during successive semesters.

CSA400

Career Capstone - 2 credits

This course is the culmination of the career and self-awareness series, a comprehensive program for career and life planning. The course prepares students for a transition from university life to independent work life. Students will learn valuable financial and money management skills. Students will explore life balance issues, life roles, and self-concept as they relate to their future plans. Students will explore employment issues, such as the changing nature of work, diversity, trends, and job outlook. The course will require students to engage in networking and a job search with the goal of employment upon graduation. In addition, students who are seeking to enter graduate school will engage in the application process, including interviewing practice, and admissions essay writing.

Prerequisite: CSA260

MGT411

Seminar in Human Resource Management - 3 Credits

This course provides a discussion and analysis of the current issues and problems challenging individuals responsible for the effective management of an organization's human resources. Research by students in areas of personal interest is the basis for class discussions. These discussions seek to explore all points of view associated with these often controversial areas.

Prerequisite: MGT201.

SMG101

Foundations of Sport Management – 3 Credits

This course provides an overview of the sport industry. History of, careers in, growth trends, and the management of a variety of sport organizations, especially organizations that have shown excellence, will be examined.

SMG151

Sport in Society – 3 Credits

This course provides students with the opportunity to examine the relationship between sport and the world we live in. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the impact sport has on our lives. Topics such as youth sport, violence in sport, deviance in sport, race and sport, fairness in sport, etc. will be examined.

MGT303

Labor & Management Relations - 3 Credits

This course evaluates current problems encountered by management in the negotiation and administration of labor relation agreements and processes. Topics that will be explored and examined include preparation for bargaining agreements, costing of labor contracts, bargaining power, negotiations, impasses, the role of women in labor movements and the future of Labor & Management Relations.

Prerequisite: MGT201

SMG301

Sport Marketing – 3 Credits

This course focuses on the application of marketing principles and practices relevant to the sport industry. Practical and theoretical applications of marketing sport will be examined. Attention will be paid to the 5 P’s of marketing and how they apply to the world of sport marketing. Fairness and honesty in terms of marketing will be stressed.

Prerequisite: MKT101

MGT305

Managing a Diverse Workplace - 3 Credits

This course focuses on a variety of topics related to meeting the demands of an increasingly diverse workplace. Students will explore the difference among Affirmative Action, valuing diversity, and managing diversity. Characteristics of diverse populations, including ethnic minorities, gender issues, older workers, workers with disabilities, and foreign workers will be studied. Students will learn strategies for implementing diversity and building cooperation and trust among diverse work groups.

Prerequisite: MGT201

SMG451

Sport Management Capstone - 3 Credits

This course provides students the opportunity to apply learned sport management skills, theories, and ideas in a work experience. Students are encouraged to consider Capstone sites that reflect their career aspirations, portray organizational excellence, show case a community of best practices, value customer input, and exhibit fairness. The Capstone work experience will be a minimum of eight weeks working a minimum of fifteen hours per week.

Prerequisite: SMG101, SMG151, SMG301, and completion of at least 90 credits

MGT307

Compensation and Benefits - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the strategic choices in managing compensation. Major compensation issues are discussed in the context of current theory, research, and practice. Students will explore the issues that influence the determination of compensation and benefits in an organization, the design of the various forms of compensation and benefits, and how organizations manage the compensation system.

Prerequisite: MGT201

MGT308

Training and Development - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the role of training and employee development in organizations. It acquaints students with current theory on learning and program design, training methods and evaluation, e-learning and the use of technology in training, and the relationship of training to career management.

Prerequisite: MGT201

SMG201

Sport and Athletic Administration – 3 Credits

The wide variety of tasks, policies, and procedures which govern the administration of a sport or athletic program/organization will be examined in this course.

ENV315

General Occupational Safety and Health - 3 Credits

General Occupational Safety and Health are topics that should concern every person. How to find a listing of the federal regulations governing work place safety and health, interpret the documents, and apply the information is the focus of this course. Students with a theoretical science background will have the opportunity to use that information in real world settings, and those who excel in hands-on learning will find that this course allows them to utilize their strengths to learn science. Students may earn the 10-hour or 30- hour OSHA certification while learning not only rules and regulations, but also real world applications of that material.

SMG251

Sport Event and Facility Management – 3 Credits

This course offers a comprehensive study of the planning, maintenance, operations, financial considerations, customer engagement, and personnel management of sporting events and the facilities that host the events.

IBA325

Managing Culture and International Human Resources - 3 Credits

This course examines the role of culture in the operations of an organization. Students will explore ways to identify cultural differences and the fundamental definitions of cultural differences. Further exploration will be done on culture's impact on strategic approach, organizational structure, and different approaches to human resources. Students will learn of the new approaches toward creating international managers and team building across cultures.

Prerequisite: IBA301

SMG351

Sport Law – 3 Credits

This course will examine the legal environment in which professional and amateur sport operates. Areas of law to be examined include, but may not be limited to, contract, labor, tort, and antitrust law. The ideas of proper customer engagement, fairness, and honesty will be stressed.

Prerequisite: LAW101

SMG401

Sport Economics – 3 Credits

This course applies economic methods and theory to the sporting world. Topics to be examined will include, but may not be limited to, the value of a sport franchise to a municipality, economic impact of hosting sporting events, financing professional sport facilities, organizational planning, and sport and economic development.

Prerequisites: ECO201

IBA301

Principles of International Business - 3 Credits

This course familiarizes students with the multidimensional macro-environment of international business and teaches them the tools necessary for the analysis and evaluation of diverse problems within that environment. Basic principles and issues of international economics are introduced as well as global aspects of politics and culture. The different managerial functions within a multi-national firm are examined.

Prerequisite: MGT105

CIS312

End-User Computing (Application Design I) - 3 Credits

This course gives students the opportunity to explore advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications focusing on information support for the managerial end user. Cases and reading assignments alert students to ethical and societal dimensions of systems, information strategies, e-commerce, and global information transfer. The course intends to serve management and computer information students who will need to integrate information theory with advanced computer skills.

Prerequisite: CIS112

FIN411

International Financial Management - 3 Credits

This course covers international capital movements and balance of payment problems, as well as problems of international operations as they affect financial functions. Foreign and international institutions and the foreign exchange process are examined. Financial requirements, problems, sources, and policies of multinational corporations are considered.

Prerequisite: ECO201.

IBA320

International Logistics - 3 Credits

This course focuses on physical distribution, sourcing activities and production in the global context. It covers management issues dealing with shipping and customs activities in different national contexts and examines the opportunities created by and the logistics of dealing with various international treaties such as GATT, NAFTA, and the Treaty of Rome. The course explores various issues arising out of the growth of international trade, which increases the volume of purchasing, global sourcing and production, and logistics activities.

Prerequisite: IBA301.

IBA325

Managing Culture and International Human Resources - 3 Credits

This course examines the role of culture in the operations of an organization. Students will explore ways to identify cultural differences and the fundamental definitions of cultural differences. Further exploration will be done on culture's impact on strategic approach, organizational structure, and different approaches to human resources. Students will learn of the new approaches toward creating international managers and team building across cultures.

Prerequisite: IBA301

MGT221

Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation - 3 Credits

This course will focus on exploring and creating new venture ideas. Participants will study characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and will learn how to identify and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities. The emphasis will be on creativity and innovation in new venture creation. This course also will provide an introduction to the basic business skills needed to start up and establish new entrepreneurial ventures.

IBA421

International Management - 3 Credits

This course studies the interaction between the multinational corporation, its environment, and the effect of cross-cultural behaviors on organizational performance. It analyzes the inseparable relationships between cross-cultural communications and management effectiveness. The course also covers the concept of cultural synergy, the practice of cross-cultural negotiations, cross-cultural leadership, motivation, and decision-making.

Prerequisites: IBA301; MGT105

MGT306

Small Business Management - 3 Credits

This course examines the skills required to set up, operate, and manage a small business. The development of a business plan is integral and introduces the entrepreneurial concepts of business management, planning, capital, managing employees, marketing products and services.

Prerequisite: MGT 221 or permission of the instructor.

FIN305

Analysis of Financial Statements - 3 Credits

Modern investing and lending decisions are based on financial statement analysis. Investing and lending decisions require the application of thorough analysis to carefully evaluated data. Sound information is obtained by an understanding of the data from which it is derived as well as by the application of tools of analysis to aid in its extraction and evaluation. The course focuses on understanding the data that are analyzed, as well as the methods by which they are analyzed and interpreted. Course cross listed with ACC305.

Prerequisite: ACC211.

MGT416

Managing a Growing Business - 3 Credits

This course examines the challenges of building and managing a firm after startup and through reasonable maturity. Included are issues such as cash management, strategic planning for growth, leadership and team development, revenue growth, business valuation, succession planning and harvesting. Through case studies of actual growing businesses, readings, video cases and guest speakers, students apply business knowledge and skills to the problems and opportunities facing firms at different stages of growth and development.

Prerequisite: MGT306.

ENV121

Environmental Science - 3 Credits

This interdisciplinary approach to our world emphasizes the history of environmental concerns, biomes, species interactions with each other and their environment, air, water, soil and biological resources, population dynamics, toxicology, energy sources, land use management, and other related topics. Principles of physics, Environmental chemistry, and biology are incorporated throughout the course. Information learned in lecture is re-enforced or enhanced through laboratory activities and experimentation.

Laboratory fee required.

This class was previously ENV120.

MKT305

Internet & Interactive Media Marketing - 3 Credits

This course examines the impact of the Internet on business and how it has expanded a firm’s ability to customize its product and service offerings to levels not attainable in the past. Students will explore ethics inmarketing on the Internet, customer engagement, best practices, analysis of data & measuring results. This course will also define the different capabilities that social media has enabled marketers to utilize. Students will revisit the basic tenets of marketing and assess the impact of Interactive Media on these basic principles. The course also will address the benefits as well as the limitations of Internet marketing and elements of social media platforms in marketing campaigns.

ENV200

Environmental Policy - 3 Credits

This course provides the foundation for an examination of the role of government in the conservation, preservation, and utilization of natural resources and the environment. The history of Federal legislation, regulation, and environmental law will be discussed in general terms. Major laws and treaties as well as agencies (and their programs) will be examined in detail.

Prerequisite: ENV121.

MKT342

Marketing Research - 3 Credits

This course discusses various tools and techniques used by managers of marketing research. Topics covered include developing the research study, analysis, selecting a sample, focus interviewing, questionnaire design, data collection & analysis, measurement, validating results, and drafting the final report. Students also learn basic statistical analysis of research findings.

Prerequisites: MAT220, MKT101

ENV201

Environmental Ethics - 3 Credits

Students consider the intrinsic relationships of humans to their biotic and abiotic surroundings. They reflect on the issues of meaning, attitudes, and value. Topics include the historical roots of the ecological crisis and movement, conflicting views on ecological problems, and ethical conflicts associated with the environment and cooperation with nature.

Prerequisite: ENV121.

FIN407

Business Valuations for Mergers and Acquisitions - 3 Credits

This course considers the strategic development of business valuations from the point of view of mergers, friendly or unfriendly, and appraisal of businesses for acquisition purposes. Tax and accounting rules involvedin merger and acquisition activity are reviewed. Tactics of defense in acquisition battles are discussed and the ultimate impact on shareholder wealth is examined. Valuation of closely held businesses for sale or estate purposes is explored.

Prerequisites: FIN302, FIN305.

ENV430

Strategies for Sustainable Development - 3 Credits

Our historic “Frontier Mentality” attitudes are no longer viable in the face of continuing human population increases. More than ever, people faced with issues of renewable and nonrenewable resources, food production, water quality, and environmental health. This course will explore how the application of technology, identification of renewable resources, support of diversity, monitoring of the environment, and minimization of waste can result in resource planning and management strategies that are not only sustainable, but also lucrative in the environmental and business areas.

Prerequisite: ENV121.

ENV315

General Occupational Safety and Health - 3 Credits

General Occupational Safety and Health are topics that should concern every person. How to find a listing of the federal regulations governing work place safety and health, interpret the documents, and apply the information is the focus of this course. Students with a theoretical science background will have the opportunity to use that information in real world settings, and those who excel in hands-on learning will find that this course allows them to utilize their strengths to learn science. Students may earn the 10-hour or 30- hour OSHA certification while learning not only rules and regulations, but also real world applications of that material.

ENV405

Environmental Law and Practice - 3 Credits

Students learn the relevant federal and state environmental laws together with their practical application to corporate and real estate transactions. Specific areas of study include environmental due diligence. The course covers the specific area in which individuals encounter environmental issues in the practice of law.

Cross listed with LAW405. Prerequisite: BUS204 or ENV121 or LAW101.