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Hospitality Management - Undergraduate |
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HMGT 4325 - Hospitality Law 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). The study of laws, responsibilities, and legal issues in the realm of the hospitality industry. Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1310, BLAW 3330. Course Typically Offered: On Demand.
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HMGT 4330 - Catering and Convention Services 3-3
4330. 3 hours. Meal planning, cost analysis, and preparing to host a convention. Prerequisite(s): none. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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HMGT 4340 - Understanding Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty 3-3
4340. 3 hours. Determining the factors that cause customer satisfaction and dissatisfaction and the impact on organizations. Prerequisite(s): HMGT 3350. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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HMGT 4350 - Leadership and Strategic Management 3-3
4350. 3 hours. How to strategically compete with their competitors and increase productivity and profitability for their organization. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Hospitality Management major. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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HMGT 4351 - Advanced Hotel Management 3-3
Understanding the weekly objectives and tasks of a front office manager, housekeeping manager, and food and beverage manager. Prerequisite(s): HMGT 3050 Hotel Management. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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HMGT 4399 - Hospitality Internship 3-3
4399. 3 hours. Practical work experience in the hospitality industry. Students required to secure their own internship. Prerequisite(s): Hospitality Management major, minor, or concentration. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HMGT 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. 1-3 hours. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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Human Service Management and Leadership - Undergraduate |
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HSML 1300 - An Introduction to the Helping Profession 3-3
TCCNS Number: SOCW 2361
1300 (SOCW 2361). 3 hours. An introduction of the human services discipline from a historical, theoretical, systemic and multidisciplinary perspectives. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 3000 - Human Service in the Nonprofit Sector 3-3
3000. 3 hours. The foundation course for students interested in a career in one of the human service professions. Examination of the philosophy, values, roles and responsibilities of human services and human service workers in today’s society. Examination of personal needs, interests, and potential strengths as a professional human service worker. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HSML 3100 - Professional Interpersonal Skills 3-3
3100. 3 hours. The course will focus on the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the application of interpersonal communication and other communication skills including exploration, mutual understanding and taking action in addressing human problem situations. Special emphasis is placed on developing skills of attending, listening and responding in ways that allow the student to engage in a productive helping relationship. Emphasis is also placed on applying effective communication skills in their collaboration with other human service professionals. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 3600 - Human Behavior I: Micro 3-3
3600. 3 hours. The intent of this course to provide knowledge on multi-dimensional development of individuals and the range of social systems in which individuals live. In this class students will explores the study of human behavior by looking across the life course, and incorporating theories of human interaction as a framework for practice decisions. Material presented focuses most specifically on the human life course as it is impacted by multi-dimensional factors. Investigation of developmental theories gives students diverse viewpoints which can help identify leverage points for change. As the semester progresses, students become more adept at recognizing “theory in life and life in theory” in order to make well-reasoned practice decisions. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 3700 - Case Management in Human Services 3-3
3700. 3 hours. Case management is an important function of human service providers in both the private and public sectors. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the demands of case management practice in multiple rehabilitation, healthcare, and business settings. Students will gain both the grounding in theory essential to assist them in conceptualizing cases, and the skills necessary to provide quality services to consumers in professional settings. Students will participate in the exploration of case management procedures to identify and evaluate clients’ strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs in order to develop an effective plan of action. Prerequisite(s): May take concurrently with HSML 3000. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 3850 - Behavioral Addictions 3-3
3850. 3 hours. This course is an examination the biological, psychological, and social aspects of alcoholism, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and other addictions. Student will learn about the experience of addiction and the importance of reducing harm within the biopsychological framework as both a goal and a process. Aspects of social justice are also explored. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
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HSML 4000 - Introduction to Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations 3-3
4000. 3 hours. This course is designed to introduce students to the fiscal disciplines of nonprofit organizations. Students will learn basic skills in accounting principles, analyzing financial information, reporting requirements, cash management, and capital budgeting. Prerequisite(s): Must have completed HSML 3000 prior to taking this course; may take this course concurrently with HSML 4200. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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HSML 4100 - Chemical Addictions 3-3
4100. 3 hours. This course provides an overview of causes and consequences of chemical addictions as they related to the impact on the individual, family, community and society. Human Service students attain knowledge of the psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood altering substances and subsequent challenges. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug interactions. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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HSML 4120 - Theoretical Approaches to Addiction Treatment 3-3
4120. 3 hours. This course prepares students for the realities of working with clients affected by addictions. Identifying major theories relevant to substance abuse assessment and treatment; defining and explaining techniques relevant to the major theories, students gain the necessary tools needed to competently translate addictions theory into practice. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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HSML 4150 - Group Processes in Human Services 3-3
4150. 3 hours. This course is designed to explore the concepts of group dynamics, group culture, the change process and stages of development. Students will be given the opportunity to practice leadership skills needed to facilitate effective group work in various settings. Students will also learn about the application of group processes and techniques to chemical dependency treatment, issues relevant to at-risk youth, as well as families in crisis. Prerequisite(s): All HSML 3000-level courses are recommended. HSML majors must complete HSML 3700. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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HSML 4200 - Grant Proposal Research and Writing 3-3
4200. 3 hours. This course focuses on the process of writing grants in human services. Students will explore and analyze the various components of a grant, the process of developing and writing grant proposals, how to develop a unified proposal, and research techniques in finding different types of grant funding sources. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000 (may be taken concurrently). Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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HSML 4300 - Volunteer Development and Management 3-3
4300. 3 hours. This course is designed to address the issue of managing volunteers in nonprofit organizations. This course will provide students with an understanding of planning for, facilitating, and creating an organizational culture favorable to volunteer recruitment, training and retention as well as how to work collaboratively in building projects that engage volunteers in meaningful, goal directed work that correlates with the organization’s mission and goals. Prerequisite(s): Must enroll in, or have already taken, HSML 3000. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 4301 - Theories of Peer Recovery and Advocacy 3-3
4301. 3 hours. Introduces students to the history, theory, science and practice of the peer recovery approach to working with individuals, families, groups and communities. The discussion of major internal and external elements - historical, political, economic, social and technological - that have affected the adoption of recovery-oriented practice in the human services sector is examined. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000, HSML 3100, and HSML 3700. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
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HSML 4350 - Community Organizing, Development and Collaboration 3-3
4350. 3 hours. This course explores strategies for community organizing, development and collaboration. Students will learn how to create change in communities by collaboratively building democratic organizations and mobilizing resources for social change. Prerequisite(s): HSML 3000. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 4351 - Career Readiness for Peer Recovery Support Professionals 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). This course focuses on the background knowledge including history and trends of the peer recovery movement, the knowledge needed to become a recovery professional, models of recovery, and ethical guidelines for practice. Core competencies for peer support professionals and foundational principles as identified by members of the mental health, addictions, and recovery communities are explored. Students conduct in-depth career exploration activities concentrating on employment opportunities for peer support recovery professionals. Prerequisite(s): HSML 4301 - Theories of Peer Recovery. Corequisite(s): HSML 4525 Problems of Youth. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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HSML 4400 - Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector 3-3
4400. 3 hours. Overview organizational leadership theory and practice for volunteer managers and community leaders. Students examine and develop a range of skills in a number of interpersonal areas : group dynamics, decision-making, managing differences, and leadership and influence as they pertain to primarily nonprofit organizations and their ability to lead a volunteer workforce. Students who have received credit for this course as an undergraduate may not retake it for graduate credit. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 4500 - Diversity and Social Justice in Human Services 3-3
4500. 3 hours. This course explores cultural, social and psychological differences and similarities among various groups. The dynamics of oppression and the relationship of social justice considerations to the profession for human service practice are examined. This course promotes culturally competent practice for the helping professional. The purpose of this course is to increase human service workers commitment to work towards a nonracist, multi-cultural and egalitarian society. Concepts focused on in this course will include but are not limited to sociopolitical processes, intrapersonal processes, and socio-cultural processes. The implications of these processes for practice in helping professions are discussed. Prerequisite(s): May take concurrently with HSML 3000. Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
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HSML 4525 - Problems of Youth: Prevention and Intervention 3-3
4525. 3 hours. This course examines the particular problems of youth and their implications for social service workers delivering services to this population. Topics include youth serving in social institutions of both a preventative and rehabilitative nature and issues related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and their effects. Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
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HSML 4600 - Human Behavior II: Macro 3-3
4600. 3 hours. This course explores the interchange between individuals and their social environment. An examination of the role of family, groups, local and global communities in shaping beliefs and attitudes toward social problems for individuals and groups. This foundational knowledge promotes attentiveness to society as an integration of public, private and charitable behaviors and structures—all necessary to prepare an active and engaged community. This course considers human behavior from an empowerment-based perspective evaluating strengths and deficits based on theoretical concepts. Prerequisite(s): May take concurrently with HSML 4350. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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HSML 4620 - Topics in Human Services 3-3
4620. 3 hours. This course is the study of various topics in Human Services and issues of concern for non-profit managers. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Course Typically Offered: On Demand.
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HSML 4650 - Assessment of Behavioral and Chemical Addictions 3-3
4650. 3 hours. This course examines substance use and abuse. Its goals are to explore how society causes an increased use of substances; and to analyze systems designed to offer prevention and treatment. Special emphasis is placed on various theoretical models and concepts of addictions, and assessment techniques currently used in substance abuse/addiction treatment of adolescents. Guidelines for screening and assessing teens for alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems are discussed as well as assessment for referral and treatment; confidentiality laws; and screening and assessment in juvenile justice settings. Prerequisite(s): Must have either HSML 4100 or HSML 4120. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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HSML 4660 - Intervention Strategies for Behavioral and Chemical Addictions 3-3
4660. 3 hours. This course is an examination of prevention and intervention strategies with individuals who are overcoming substance use and abuse. Major theories in prevention and intervention are discussed. This course will also examine the role of mental status, special populations, multicultural and diversity issues in prevention and intervention. Prerequisite(s): Must have completed HSML 4100 or HSML 4120. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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HSML 4700 - Program Planning and Evaluation 3-3
4700. 3 hours. Provides students with basic skills in conceptualizing, designing and planning human service-related programs for and within nonprofit agencies. Program evaluation with emphasis performance outcomes and utilizing assessment results to strengthen program operation is emphasized. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 4750 - Capstone Course 3-3
4750. 3 hours. Course is designed to crystallize the competencies covered in the HSML degree program and promote critical thinking and effective writing on those topics. Format includes exchange between students and nonprofit professionals on leadership and management issues to: expand individual competencies, build leadership confidence, and affirm learning acquired during the program. Serves as a final preparation for internship / employment in a non-profit agency. Satisfies one of the course requirements for students pursuing American Humanics certification. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Human Services Coordinator. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 4850 - Human Service Internship 3-3
4850. 3 hours. Supervised work in a community agency that is directly related to the student’s career and specialization interests. Designed to integrate theory and practice in human services and prepare students for practical application of skills, knowledge and philosophy in a supervised setting. Students must meet individual employers’ requirements and obtain consent of Human Services program director. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Internship Coordinator. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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HSML 4851 - Human Services Internship II 3-3
4851. 3 hours. Provides experience in a supervised non-profit organization setting aimed at the integration of theory and practice and skills relevant to career development and enhancing employability skills in a human services setting. Requires completion of a minimum of 150 clock hours within the practicum setting plus attendance at weekly integrative seminars. Prerequisite(s): HSML 4850 and 18 additional hours of HSML course work. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HSML 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. 1-3 hours each. Special problems may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): HSML major and consent of instructor. Course Typically Offered: On Demand.
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Kinesiology - Undergraduate |
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KINE 3551 - Physical and Health Literacy 3-3
3551. 3 hours. Integrated health and movement for preparing to teach in grades EC-6. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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Linguistics - Undergraduate |
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LING 2050 - The Language of Now : Pop Culture, Technology, and Society 3-3
2050. 3 hours (3;0;0). Explores the relationship between pop culture, technology, and language change. Examines the linguistic significance of new technologies such as texting, gaming, IM, and social networking. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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LING 2380 - How English Works 3-3
2380. 3 hours (3;0;0). A systematic survey of the structure of contemporary English with emphasis on grammatical constructions used in a variety of written discourses. Prerequisite(s): None. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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LING 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. 1-3 hours each. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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LING 3060 - Principles of Language Study 3-3
3060. 3 hours (3;0;0). An introductory linguistics course that focuses on the structure of English (phonology, morphology and syntax). The course includes language acquisition and development, the history of English, dialects of American English and problems of usage. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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LING 3370 - Introduction to Linguistics 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). An introductory survey of linguistics, focusing on natural language phenomena and the methods used to understand them. The course increases students’ awareness of major areas of linguistics, its social significance, its universality, diversity, and complexity. Prerequisite(s): none. Course Typically Offered: To Be Determined.
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LING 3390 - Discourse Analysis: E-languages and Beyond 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). This course examines the forms of electronically-mediated communication, also referred to as “e-languages” (e.g., emails, texts, tweets, emoji, memes) to understand its communicative, social, political, and affective functions in society. A particular focus is to compare e-languages to other conventions of written and spoken English. Prerequisite(s): none. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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LING 4020 - Structure of Modern English 3-3
4020. 3 hours (3;0;0). Modern English grammars, morphology and syntax; principles of analysis and various theories of English structure; relationship between linguistic structure, rhetorical pattern and literary style. Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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LING 4030 - Acquisition of English as a Second Language 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). Study of language acquisition, development, production and comprehension focusing on the application of current research findings to the context of learning and teaching English as a second language. Prerequisite(s): none. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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LING 4040 - Phonetics and Phonology : The Sound Patterns of Language 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). Explores two fundamental aspects of the sounds used in human language: phonetics and phonology. Analyzes the sounds of English and other languages spoken around the world. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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LING 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. 1-3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Undergraduate |
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LSCM 3960 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3-3
3960. 3 hours. Analysis and design of logistics and supply chain systems. Topics include transportation, warehousing, inventory control, materials handling and packaging, and plant and warehouse locations within and between firms. Emphasis on concepts and practices that provide firms with a competitive advantage. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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LSCM 4360 - Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management 3-3
4360. 3 hours. Supply chain and alliance strategy in the multi-national firm: materials management, international sourcing and distribution, importing/exporting procedures. International carrier management and operations. Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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LSCM 4530 - E-Logistics in Supply Chain Management 3-3
4530. 3 hours. Comprehensive inquiry into the role of e-commerce in collaborative distribution and logistics relationships. Special attention is afforded to resource and technology interdependencies, exchange governance mechanisms and relationship management bench-marking. Emphasis is given to the tools for creating value in the supply chain. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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LSCM 4560 - Business Transportation Management 3-3
4560. 3 hours. Principles of transportation covering the role of transportation systems; environmental and economic impacts; modal components; managerial and economic aspects of the various modes, with applications to both domestic and international operations. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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LSCM 4800 - Logistics Internship 3-3
4800. 3 hours. Supervised work in a job related to student’s career objective. Pass/no pass only. Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960. Must be within two long terms/semesters of graduation at the time of the internship and have consent of department chair or internship director. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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LSCM 4860 - Advanced Logistics Management 3-3
4860. 3 hours. Application of logistics decision-making tools and skills as they apply to inventory, transportation, and warehouse management. Course stresses hands-on application of analytical tools useful in logistics; analysis of the characteristics of logistics system elements and their interrelationships within a company; developing skills to analyze technical logistics problems; and developing executive-level communications skills leading to the concise statement of problems and proposed solutions. Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960. Capstone course to be taken during the last term/semester of course work. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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LSCM 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. 1-3 hours. Supervised study on a selected logistics and supply chain topic. Typically requires a research paper and significant independent study. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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Management - Undergraduate |
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MGMT 3310 - Digital Entrepreneurship 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). Digital entrepreneurship provides an overall understanding on emerging technologies and their role on the entrepreneurial startups. This class provides an overview of digital tools, that will enhance student skills to adapt to the changing nature of careers due to environment disruption, how to develop new products, and services using internet and digital technologies. Prerequisite(s): None. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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MGMT 3330 - Communicating in Business 3-3
3330. 3 hours. Development of interpersonal business communication skills in the following areas: group communication, written communication (collaborative writing and business letters, memorandums and reports), oral communication (business presentations, meetings and interviews), and listening. The following topics are also addressed: international communication and electronic communication technology. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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MGMT 3335 - Managing Diversity in Organizations 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). This course examines how individual differences and group affiliations shape diverse organizations and strategies for leading diverse teams and global organizations. Students will have the opportunity to critically review topics such as identity, bias, equality of opportunity, inclusion, and effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): None. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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MGMT 3340 - Introduction to the Global Auto Industry 3-3
3340. 3 hours. Explores the role of dealerships as retail networks that connect manufacturers with consumers. Key concepts include franchise relationships, location selection, facility planning, financial requirements, sales forecasting, customer retention and societal impacts. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 3341 - Dealership Fixed Operations 3-3
3 hours. Fixed Operations in the modern dealership. Includes Pmts, Mechanical Services and Collision Repair. Course topics include: customer relationship management, employee selection and retention, and operational management. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3340 or consent of department. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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MGMT 3720 - Organizational Behavior 3-3
3720. 3 hours. Individual behavior in formal organizations. Cases, lectures and experiential exercises in organizational culture, motivation, leadership, dynamics of power, perception and attribution, communication, decision making and performance, and individual differences. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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MGMT 3820 - Management Concepts 3-3
3820. 3 hours. Management philosophy; planning, organizing and controlling; entrepreneurial processes; organizational performance; structure and design. Includes an overview of organization theory and strategic management.
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MGMT 3830 - Operations Management 3-3
3 hours. Management of production emphasizing industrial enterprises; production objectives; design and improvement of processes, work methods, and physical facilities; use of measurements and standards; production planning and control; quality control; budgetary and cost control; materials management. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2305 (formerly 2710) with a grade of C or better. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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MGMT 3850 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship 3-3
3850. 3 hours. Initiation of new ventures and approaches to growth of existing firms through opportunity recognition, innovation and change. Emphasizes developing effective entrepreneurial skills and behaviors. Includes preparation of a comprehensive business plan. Open to non-business majors. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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MGMT 3860 - Human Resource Management 3-3
3860. 3 hours. An introduction to personnel management. Topics include employment, placement and personnel planning, training and development; compensation and benefits; health, safety and security; and employee and labor relations. Open to non-business majors. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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MGMT 3870 - Management Research Methods 3-3
3 hours. Develops skills in management research methods necessary for problem solving success. Particular emphasis is given to applying theory to management decision making based on objective methods for solving problems in organizational behavior, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and operations. Prerequisite(s): Completion all pre-business courses.
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MGMT 3880 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 3-3
3880. 3 hours. A study of ethical behaviors crucial to personal and corporate success in organizations. Codes of ethics, theoretical models and managerial behavior serve as the foundation to investigate ethics and, in turn, social responsibility associated with firm theory. Various stakeholder interest and demands are analyzed as an important theme during the course. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4170 - Employee and Labor Relations 3-3
4170. 3 hours. Employee-employer relationships; problems and theories of the bargaining process. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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MGMT 4180 - Workplace Health and Safety 3-3
4180. 3 hours. Problems of occupational safety and health (OSHA) workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, industrial security and environmental risk management. Open to non-business majors. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4210 - E-Management: Managing in a Digital Economy 3-3
4210. 3 hours. Deals with the “why” and “how” of the changing face of management. Focuses on what managers do to maintain and enhance their firm’s competitive position in the era of e-commerce. Examines and evaluates some of the more critical issues associated with analyzing the environment, designing organizations and managing people to deal with the challenges that emerge in the new business environment. Prerequisite(s): none.
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MGMT 4220 - Advanced Entrepreneurship 3-3
3 hours. A capstone course that provides students with concepts and hands-on opportunities that are related to the development, growh, and management of new ventures. The course focuses on application and integration of entrepreneurship principles to ensure success of entrepreneurial undertaking. Emphasis is placed on contextual influences during various stages of development and their implications, and on comprehensive analysis and evaluation of businesses from an entrepreneurial perspective. Topics may include such areas as technology and new ventures, growth and expansion, family business, or capital funding. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3850. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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MGMT 4235 - Social Entrepreneurship 3-3
4235. 3 hours. The course will introduce entrepreneurial concepts that can be used to stimulate entrepreneurial behavior in individuals for the benefit of communities. Students will study best practices of not-for-profit enterprises and social venturing practices and will learn how these enterprises launch and sustain their ventures. The primary focus is on equipping students with knowledge and skills that are needed to develop viable socially relevant organizations or to grow entrepreneurial initiatives in not-for-profit organizations. Course may include projects. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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MGMT 4300 - Recruitment, Selection and Placement 3-3
4300. 3 hours. Recruitment, selection and placement of employees in an organization. Test validation and other selection techniques relative to EEO, ADA and AAP laws. Recruiting, selecting and placing a culturally diverse work force. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4310 - Sustainable Business 3-3
3 hours (3;0;0). The course provides an overview of current issues and trends related to sustainable business and the economic, environmental and social aspects of sustainable management. Organizations’ strategic responses to current and global sustainability challenges are discussed. Prerequisite(s): None. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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MGMT 4335 - Technology & Innovation Management 3-3
4335. 3 hours. This course will examine frameworks and concepts to understand technology and innovation management in businesses. Topics may include areas such as technology entrepreneurship, product and process innovation, innovation process theories, etc. The main focus is on equipping students with the skills and ability to manage, develop and expand technological innovation. The course may include projects and applied exercises. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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MGMT 4340 - Dealership Variable Operations 3-3
4340. 3 hours. Connecting with, and selling equipment to savvy consumers. Evaluating advertising channels, managing customer relationships, training and retaining employees, re-marketing, and inventory control. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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MGMT 4341 - Finance and Insurance/Regulatory and Compliance Issues 3-3
4341. 3 hours. An introduction to major federal regulations that affect the automotive retail, consumer finance and other consumer-oriented businesses. Provides an opportunity to earn a nationally-recognized certificate from the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals. Course material/testing fee required. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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MGMT 4345 - Dealership Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis 3-3
4345. 3 hours. Designed for non-accountants planning to work as managers in dealerships, financial institutions or with manufacturers. Emphasis on the use of financial information and analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3340 or consent of the department. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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MGMT 4350 - Training and Development 3-3
4350. 3 hours. Practical and theoretical approaches to the training and development of employees in an organization. Topics include organization, role and scope of the T and D function, philosophies; strategies and needs analysis; development of program content, methods, materials and techniques, and evaluation and control of the training and development function. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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MGMT 4400 - Managing Interpersonal Relationships 3-3
4400. 3 hours. A practical and theoretical course dealing with small group behavior. Emphasis is on identifying and classifying behavior to better understand it and to develop strategies for effectively managing interpersonal and group relationships. Exercises and role playing are used to illustrate major points.
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MGMT 4460 - Topics in Organizational Behavior 3-3
4460. 3 hours. Study of individual and group behavior in organizations. Representative topics include employee motivation, leadership, organizational power and politics, decision making and performance, organizational culture, perception and attribution, and individual differences. Students study one or more of these topics in depth. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3720 or consent of department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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MGMT 4470 - Leadership 3-3
4470. 3 hours. An in-depth course on leadership. Students are provided practical tools and methods of leadership that will apply to a variety of organizational structures. Students gain insights about their own personalities, skills, ethics, values and beliefs as they relate to leading others, and have the opportunity to discuss and debate a number of leadership topics. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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MGMT 4560 - Topics in Entrepreneurship 3-3
4560. 3 hours. Study of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, and new business. Representative topics include start-up motives, strategic issues in small and entrepreneurial businesses, franchising, behavioral issues in small business management, legitimacy of new business, international aspects for new and small businesses, family businesses, succession, growth and alliances for small businesses, decision making and the entrepreneur. Students study one or more of these/such topics in depth. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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MGMT 4660 - International Management Perspectives 3-3
4660. 3 hours. A comprehensive framework is used to study the management of multinational operations in cross-cultural environments with a focus on the decisions that managers must make. Topics include strategic planning, organization, human resources, operations management, entrepreneurship and ethics. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4790 - Human Resources Capstone 3-3
4790. 3 hours. Intensive review of the functional disciplines in the Human Resources (HR) field. Evaluate theories of HR and demonstrate integrative knowledge of HR functions relative to each other and to other functional areas within an organization. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4800 - Internship 3-3
4800. 3 hours. Supervised work in a job related to student’s career objective. Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of advisor. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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MGMT 4810 - Purchasing and Materials Management 3-3
4810. 3 hours. From original planning through delivery of finished products; purchasing, inventory control, receiving, stores, production control, traffic and materials handling. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4820 - Manufacturing Planning and Control 3-3
3 hours. In-depth coverage of the function of production planning and control, including such topics as materials requirements planning, capacity planning, master production scheduling, forecasting, production activity planning, and control and project management. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710 with a grade of C or better.
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MGMT 4830 - Productivity and Quality Management 3-3
4830. 3 hours. Coverage of the topics related to quality science and quality improvement. Topics include acceptance sampling, TQM, process control and their impact on productivity. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710 with a grade of C or better.
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MGMT 4840 - Compensation and Benefits Administration 3-3
4840. 3 hours. Wage and salary administration in public and private organizations; determinants of general wage and salary levels and structures; total compensation systems; interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments, and employee satisfaction. Open to non-business majors. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4860 - Organizational Design and Change 3-3
4860. 3 hours. Organizational design is a primary management tool for organizing business processes and developing organizational capabilities. The course focuses on developing an understanding of the basics of organizational design, how to utilize organizational design principles to manage change, and how to keep the design aligned with the needs of the firm and the demands to which it must respond. The design and development effort includes study of organizational structures, the basic work patterns of the organization, organizational cultures, managerial roles, and the use of teams. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4880 - Management of Projects and Systems 3-3
4880. 3 hours. Investigation and study of the role of projects in contemporary organizations. Includes a presentation of the technical aspects pertaining to the management of complex projects and systems starting with conceptual design and advanced development, and continuing through detailed design, production and termination. Emphasis is placed on integrative concepts rather than isolated methodologies. Course Typically Offered: Summer.
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MGMT 4890 - Legal Aspects of Employment Practices 3-3
4890. 3 hours. Current legislation and its impact on human resources policy and practices. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. 1-3 hours each. Supervised study on a selected management topic. Typically requires a research paper and significant independent study. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department. Course Typically Offered: On demand.
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Marketing - Undergraduate |
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MKTG 3010 - Professional Selling 3-3
3010. 3 hours. Professional selling principles and practices for business applications. Principles of communication, listening, selling yourself and a business sales model. Students develop and present two sales presentations. Satisfies the COBA business foundation communication requirement. Open to all majors. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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MKTG 3650 - Foundations of Marketing Practice 3-3
3650. 3 hours. Survey of marketing concepts and practices and overview of the range of activities performed by marketing managers. Topics include the identification of market opportunities, strategic marketing planning, product/service development and management, price setting and management, establishing and managing distribution channels, and structuring promotional programs. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MKTG 3660 - Advertising Management 3-3
3660. 3 hours. Advertising for business executives; creation of primary demand, stimuli, promotional programs, media selection, appropriation and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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MKTG 4120 - Consumer Behavior 3-3
3 hours. A survey of individual and organizational decision making in the acquisition, consumption and disposition of goods and services, with selected applications in market segmentation, marketing communications and marketing management. Topics include consumer and organizational behavior models and decision processes; internal influencing forces of motivation, perception, learning, personality, lifestyle and attitudes; external influencing forces of culture, subculture, demographic, social class, reference group and household. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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MKTG 4360 - Retailing 3-3
3 hours. Principles and methods of retailing including: store location and layout: sales promotion; buying and pricing; personnel management; credit; and stock control. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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MKTG 4380 - Marketing Internship 3-3
3 hours. Supervised work in a job related to student’s career objective. Pass/No Pass course. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650. Course Typically Offered: On Demand.
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MKTG 4520 - Marketing Channels and Strategic Partnerships 3-3
4520. 3 hours. An examination of strategic issues involved in managing marketing channels. Topics include channel design, supply chain management and the external channels environment. Marketing channel strategy is extended to the use of strategic alliances and other collaborative distribution relationships for global competitive advantage. Special attention is afforded to resource and technology interdependencies, exchange governance and relationship benchmarking. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall.
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Mathematics - Undergraduate |
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MATH 1000R - Fundamentals of Mathematics with Applications 3-3
1000R. 3 hours (3;0;0). Preparatory course for MATH 1580 and MATH 1680. Topics include, basic algebraic operations; linear equations and inequalities; lines in the coordinate plane; sets and logic; counting and probability; functions, graphs and modeling. Successful completion does not award academic credit or fulfill any degree requirement. Prerequisite(s): A score between 336 and 349 on TSI-Math. Co-requisite(s): Either MATH 1354, MATH 1580, or MATH 1680. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
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MATH 1010 - Fundamentals of Algebra 3-3
1010. 3 hours (3;0;0). Basic algebraic operations, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, factoring, exponents and radicals, and quadratic equations. Successful completion does not award academic credit or fulfill any degree requirement. Prerequisite(s): A score between 336 and 349 on TSI-Math. Co-requisite(s): Either MATH 1100 or MATH 1324. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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