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  • 3.00 Credits

    Develops knowledge of the relationship between management and labor in situations where the relationship is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and where it is not. Students learn about the development of unions, and legal obligations and best practices related to protected concerted activities, organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, impasse resolutions, and grievance procedures. Unionism in the United States and comparisons to other countries' systems are explored.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces the processes, institutions and problems associated with doing business in global environment. This course will focus on the environment of international business, political, legal, social, cultural and economic consequences of globalization and the differences between national markets.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Studies the impact of increasing diversity in terms of gender, race, ethnicity and nationality on management practice of multicultural organizations through enhanced decision making. Examines ways in which diversity can be used to strengthen organizations through enhanced decision making, creativity, innovation, and expanding international and ethnic markets. Examines strategies for building and maintaining functional multicultural organizations by reducing turnover, interpersonal and conflict and communication barriers. The course emphasizes workplace equity.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the essential methods and skills in developing and managing sporting events. Students will also learn the guidelines for the design, construction, maintenance, and management of a sport facility.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a detailed examination of the relationship between sport and finance. Topics covered will include the budget management and financial forecasting with foundations in principles of budgeting (capital, master, departmental, line-item, zero-based, etc.), financial statements, public vs. private sources of revenue, budget reallocation, and economic impact statements.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines organizational philosophy and management requirements of sport and athletic programs. Students will be guided in the preparation for future placement in a quality field experience. Students will develop documents and practice skills pertinent to seeking employment in the sport management field.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prepares students for effective managing of communications, preparation in the process and structure of communication in a professional setting. The clarity of professional writing, the precision of technical writing, and the expressiveness of creative writing will be examined. Both personal and organizations' elevator pitch will be explored, culminating in a focused communication approach across selected social media.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Applies the knowledge and skills learned in earlier courses into a more in-depth systematic approach to innovation. Additionally, commercialization and monetization of various business ideas will be studied and quantify its risks and benefits and reduce the unknown quantities in the process of creating and realizing. Students will also learn how to visually map the system, measure variation, and analyze system performance to understand opportunities for innovation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Develops students knowledge of quality management paradigms, processes, and techniques. Students learn to apply useful problem-solving and statistical techniques for evaluation and improvement of manufacturing and service processes across all organization types. The course is suitable for students seeking to learn about managerial approaches to designing and ensuring quality performance across all useful metrics. The course is software-intensive; students utilize the Microsoft Office Suite and application software.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Develops knowledge of logistics management in global supply chains. Students learn and apply concepts, designs, and models to maximize efficient flows of materials through a supply chain. This is a required course for the Supply Chain Management Program and is suitable as an elective for students seeking to learn about effective and efficient logistics management. The course is software intensive.
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