MG - Business Administration

This introductory course examines the nature, form, and structure of business organizations and fundamental business operations such as finance, human resources, information systems, marketing, and production of goods and services.

This course provides an introduction to the field of personal financial management and planning, focusing on the tools individuals and families employ to manage their financial affairs. Topics include: credit reports, credit scores and credit management; investment tools and securities markets; asset allocation and investment management; employee benefits; federal income taxation; and consumer loans and debt management.

This course provides a rigorous review of the theories and practices of real estate, license law and ethics, contracts, mortgages, deeds, closing procedures and the law of agency. The "Why" and "How" of buying, financing, owning, and selling real estate are emphasized, along with the language of real estate.

This in-depth course examines the origins, principles, and practices of business ethics within the workplace. Students examine, analyze and discuss ethical issues concerning consumerism, civil rights, ecology, technological change and social responsibilities from a moral and philosophical perspective. Topics include contemporary conceptual framework for business ethics, the corporation in society, business in its diverse moral contexts, marketplace and workplace issues and the moral manager.

This course is designed to introduce students to the sports industry (including major and minor league sports, sporting goods companies, and independent sports marketing and management). This survey course introduces students to the major segments of this industry including sports marketing and promotions, ticket sales, sports-related public relations, events management, concession management, and facility management. The course requires that students have a basic foundation in the methodology of business, management, marketing, and project management.

This course provides an overview of the entertainment and media industries and the business associated with multiple platforms. Students examine how the music, television, radio, satellite, and online entertainment sectors have developed, how they are structured and how new business models are embracing changes in technology. Students gain further understanding within the context of social media, sales, marketing, publishing, intellectual property, licensing, product placement, publicity and promotions.

This course surveys the practical use of managerial concepts and techniques based on contemporary practices. In-depth discussions, practical applications, and case studies are used to examine the managerial function. Emphasis is on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, with special consideration being given to motivation and conflict.

Students examine essential concepts and techniques for the effective management of human resources in the organization. Topics covered include human resource planning, job analysis compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, motivation, quality of work life and career development.

This course explores theories of labor relations. It focuses on the development of the American Labor Movement, strategies and tactics of collective bargaining, preparing for negotiations, the dynamics of negotiating, and the administration of the agreement.

This course examines elements of rational and objective compensation systems, including the economic and behavioral theories underlying modern compensation systems. Wage and salary administration, job evaluation, and rating and wage surveys are explored. Current federal and state legislation relating to wages, salaries and employee benefits are also reviewed.

This course provides an introduction to the legal system from a sports-related perspective. It examines the terminology and principles that apply directly to professional and amateur sports. It also identifies and analyzes the impact of legal issues and how sports organizations can limit liability.

This course is designed to provide an overview of ethical dilemmas faced by today's businesses, as well as, college and professional athletics. Through case analysis, multi-media, and discussion, the class takes a thorough review of financial trends, academic recruitment violations, legislation and reform affecting sport and the economy.

In this course, students develop the knowledge and skills to work successfully in a project environment and to accomplish project objectives. It outfits students with essential skills they need to make effective contributions and to have immediate impact on the accomplishments of projects in which they are involved. This course trains students to succeed on interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams, and sends students into the workforce with marketable skills. Microsoft (MS) Project software is used in conjunction with this course.

This course gives an overview of human resource development (HRD) and how different training and activities can be aligned with the goals and challenges facing different organizations. Students examine adult learning and motivation, theories of motivation, needs assessment, program design, development and implementation, program evaluation, and career development are discussed.

This course examines the process of selection in today's modern business organizations. The students are involved in analyzing methods of recruitment in order to procure a qualified pool of candidates from which a selection is made. Discussions focus on the legal environment that affects selection, along with the specific steps necessary to build the selection program. This course gives students a complete presentation of the selection process, starting with recruitment, and shows the methodology and issues that often arise.

This course equips students with the tools and strategies necessary for effectively managing a diverse workforce while increasing productivity and reducing the volume of discrimination complaints. This course examines managing diversity, cross-cultural communication, diversity, and illegal workplace discrimination. Students also gain an understanding of the difference between cultural diversity and affirmative action, and the consequences of ignoring cultural diversity.

This course focuses on the challenges of managing a small entrepreneurial business firm. The course discusses the theory and practical considerations of starting, growing and sustaining a profitable small business. The course ties together the many considerations facing the business owner including planning, start-up issues, marketing, human resource management, financing, daily operations, and legal concerns.

This course provides an intensive hands-on approach to inspire and further develop students’ creative and innovative skills as they apply to everyday business experiences. By involving the students in the theoretical framework of innovation as well as hands-on experience through creative processes, they are able to enhance their business careers.

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the business aspects of media and entertainment and explores how society influences these industries.

In this course, students develop a familiarity with entertainment law contracts and an understanding of basic legal principles, with an emphasis on how to safeguard interests. Topics include: deal making, negotiating, litigation, intellectual property, royalties, unions and guilds, and arbitration. Students analyze various types of entertainment contracts, licensing agreements, and commercial endorsements.

This course introduces students to the practice of management principles in the context of a public governmental agency or a not-for-profit organization. The course focuses on managing and governing non-profit/public organizations by exploring related theories, concepts, and real-world examples. Practices of strategic management, funding, and the management of multiple constituencies are also introduced.

This challenging and exciting capstone course for the Associate Degree in Business Administration integrates a student's knowledge of coursework with a practical understanding of the critical business workforces, readiness skills, and administrative professionalism that students must possess to secure an entry-level position that leads to a career in management. Students master business communication skills, resume and cover letter preparation, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and job search and networking skills, as well as the refinement of the required soft skills. Students create a career portfolio that includes samples of students' work to be used as visual representation of students' abilities, skills, knowledge, and professionalism. *Online students are required to have webcam and microphone technology.

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom theory in actual work settings in paid and non-paid supervised positions. Requires a minimum of 120 hours of work, plus tutorial sessions that include discussions of topics related to matters on the job and career exploration.

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom theory in actual work settings in paid and non-paid supervised positions. Requires a minimum of 120 hours of work, plus tutorial sessions that include discussions of topics related to matters on the job and career exploration.

In this course, students engage in analysis of systems in operations research, systems philosophy, analysis, design, and implementation. The use of quantitative techniques includes decision theory, linear programming, queuing, network analysis, stochastic process and dynamic programming. Emphasis is on structuring the problems and modeling.

Students examine the fundamental concepts of human behavior in the organization. Emphasis is on the non-technical aspects of the job, the requirements for functioning effectively in a cooperative effort and practical problems faced within the organization. Topics include perception, development of attitudes and values, communication, group dynamics, leadership, motivation, organizational development and change, and conflict management.

This course provides an introduction to the international business environment. Emphasis is on an inter-disciplinary approach to the field. The course concentrates on those aspects of international trade, finance, marketing, technology transfer, management, and accounting that affect multinational business organizations. The course also analyzes the socio-political forces that shape multinational activities abroad.

This course provides an in-depth examination of how and why organizations develop. Topics include goals and effectiveness, technology, environment, structure types, differentiation, change and development, power, committees, organizational climate and cultural, and life cycles. Case studies are used to anchor concepts.

This course examines the current research related to planning, funding, and operating sporting events and sport/recreation facilities.  The course is designed to provide sports management students with the knowledge necessary for planning and operating sport and recreation facilities and events.  Students gain an understanding of the vast career opportunities that are available in this growing, competitive industry.  Successful completion of this course requires that the student have a basic foundation in the methodology of business, management, marketing and project management.

This advanced course is designed for students desiring a career in the sports management filed. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to use accounting and finance principles in sports organizations. Emphasis is placed on the use of financial statements, sources of financing, budgeting, and financial control. This course provides a solid background in financial management in sports organizations in the areas of budget development, concessions and merchandising, trademark licensing, inventory, cost control, cash management, and sport fund raising principles. Students develop an understanding of the application of micro- and macro-economic principles and the development of competitive strategies as related to sports organizations. Various topics including the impact of the television industry on professional sports and relating competitive strategies to the manufacturing and service industries in sports organizations are explored.

This introductory course offers students a foundation in entrepreneurship. Students explore the process whereby a person decides to become an entrepreneur, screens opportunities, harness resources and launch a new venture. The steps leading to the establishment of an independent business (choice of business, structure, capital, start-up) as well as management practices are studied. Legal and financial considerations are also reviewed and analyzed. Students work in teams to master the art of developing a business plan.

This course in International Human Resource Management (International HRM) provides insights into the critical issues facing organizations in simultaneously managing their human resources domestically and internationally. It focuses on the relation between corporate strategies and the effective management of human resources, which may require differing policies across national boundaries, particularly for multinational enterprises (MNEs) and transnational corporations (TCs) that are intricately involved in the global trade and investment environment.

Students in this course address the legal consequences of human resource decision-making, as well as, the managerial significance of federal regulations and applicable state laws. Additionally, students gain an awareness of the continual need to reassess and improve human resource policies and practices in relation to ongoing developments in the law.

This course is designed for the non-technical end user. The course defines Information Systems Management, its basic concepts and important components. Included is the use of a database, data entry and retrieval, and the concept of information systems management within human resources, finance, management, marketing, and sales. Business collaboration, database processing, e-commerce and supply chain systems, business intelligence systems, and information security are covered.

This elective course provides students with the opportunity to exercise their understanding of the academic field and to apply classroom theory in actual work settings in paid and non-paid supervised positions. Requires a minimum of 15 hours per week of work, plus tutorial sessions that include discussions of topics related to matters on the job and career exploration.

This elective course provides students with the opportunity to exercise their understanding of the academic field and to apply classroom theory in actual work settings in paid and non-paid supervised positions. Requires a minimum of 15 hours per week of work, plus tutorial sessions that include discussions of topics related to matters on the job and career exploration.

This course is structured for students with limited or no prior sports management exposure. It is designed to provide the maximum development in the functional areas of sports management to compete in today's exciting and complex professional marketplace. The course is designed to provide students with supervised work experience in the field of sports management. It is an academic support program that combines practical work experience with academic study. Students are required to work with their faculty advisor on career development and job related matters.

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom within their discipline to a corporate experience. Students prepare for their chosen career by gaining practical experience while being immersed in a corporate setting. Students are required to complete 320 hours at the corporate internship setting.

This is designed to be a final course in the Human Resources minor and serves to further synthesize the general body of knowledge gathered through the students' series of Human Resources related courses.

This is the bachelor level final semester capstone course. The Sports Management Seminar explores today’s world of the business of sports. The purpose of this course is to give the student insight into working for a sports team, organization or a company which caters to sports enthusiasts.  Throughout the course, students study theories and sports business case studies. Students are required to apply concepts from management, accounting, marketing, economics, and finance using the casework and/or simulation approach.

This capstone course synthesizes the concepts and techniques developed in prior courses. Students are required to apply concepts from management, accounting, marketing, economics, and finance using the casework and/or simulation approach.