Crawford Hall
Kent Campus
330-672-2772
www.kent.edu/business
Mission of the College
Employing an entrepreneurial mindset, we generate positive impact through top-tier research, innovative education and meaningful engagement with the business community. We are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, collaboration and respect.
Undergraduate Programs
Majors
- Accounting - B.B.A.
- Advertising - B.S.
- Business Analytics - B.B.A.
- Business Management - B.B.A.
- Computer Information Systems - B.B.A.
- Economics - B.B.A.
- Entrepreneurship - B.B.A.
- Finance - B.B.A.
- General Business - B.B.A.
- Hospitality and Event Management - B.S.
- Human Resource Management - B.B.A.
- Marketing - B.B.A.
- Sport Administration - B.S.
Minors
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Business
- Computer Information Systems
- Data Analytics
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Esports - Minor
- Event Planning - Minor
- Finance
- Healthcare Systems Management
- Hospitality and Event Management - Minor
- Human Resource Management
- International Business for Business Majors
- International Business for Non-Business Majors
- Leadership
- Management for Business Majors
- Management for Non-Business Majors
- Marketing
- Sport Administration - Minor
Graduate Programs
Majors
- Accounting - M.S.A.
- Accounting, Business Technology and Analytics - M.S.
- Business Administration - M.B.A.
- Business Administration - Ph.D.
- Business Analytics - M.S.
- Economics - M.A.E.
- Hospitality and Tourism Management - M.S.
- Sport Administration - M.A.
Minors
Certificates
Undergraduate Certificates
- Event Management - Undergraduate Certificate
- Professional Sales
- Hospitality Management - Undergraduate Certificate
Graduate Certificates
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Faculty
Department of Accounting Faculty
- Ballestero, Ryan C. (2021), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Texas - Austin, 2021
- Fang, Shunlan (2014), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Temple University, 2013
- Laksmana, Rini V. (2004), Professor, Ph.D., Georgia State University, 2004
- Li, Wei (2006), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Washington State University, 2006
- Loftus, Serena (2021), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University Of Washington, 2015
- Miller, Scott E. (2019), Lecturer, M.A., The Ohio State University, 2005
- Munch, Kevin (2025), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Florida, 2025
- Nett, Mindy B. (2009), Associate Professor, M.Tax., University of Akron, 1995
- Tietz, Wendy M. (2000), Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 2007
- Zhang, R.Z. (2020), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Tulane University, 2020
Department of Economics Faculty
- Bagheri, Omid (2017), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2017
- Boyd-Swan, Casey (2015), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Arizona State University , 2015
- Choi, Yoonho (2021), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2017
- Cornelius, Rowena J. (2024), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University Of Western Ontario
- Dechenaux, Emmanuel (2004), Professor, Ph.D., Purdue University, 2004
- Engelhardt, Lucas M. (2010), Professor, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2010
- Greenhalgh-Stanley, Nadia (2009), Professor, Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2009
- Johnson, Eric D. (2005), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego , 1997
- Kim, Duhyeong (2023), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University Of Western Ontario, 2023
- Leontieva, Luda (2007), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Rostov State University, 1991
- Liu, Dandan (2008), Professor, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Main Campus, 2005
- Mukherjee, Deepraj (2012), Professor, Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2010
- Park, Jooyoun (2009), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2009
- Reynolds, Lockwood (2007), Professor, Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2007
- Rohlin, Shawn (2012), Professor, Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2009
- Sahajdack, Thomas (2016), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2016
- Shaeye, Abdi (2018), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2017
- Wilson, Kathryn S. (1996), Professor, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1996
Department of Finance Faculty
- Baran, Lindsay C. (2011), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 2010
- Beier, Lois J. (1985), Professor, J.D., University of Akron, 1980
- Billik, William M. (2009), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 2018
- Deng, Saiying (2019), Professor, Ph.D., Temple University , 2005
- Dennis, Steven A. (2014), Professor, Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1993
- Harris, Jeremiah R. (2014), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Purdue University, 2014
- Jiang, Lei (2023), Professor, Ph.D., Emory University, 2011
- Lloyd, Albert A. (2022), Lecturer, M.B.A., Kent State University, 1996
- Pelleg, David S. (2018), Associate Lecturer, M.B.A., University of Chicago, 1994
- Pu, Xiaoling X. (2008), Professor, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2008
- Shynkevich, Andrei (2009), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2009
Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics Faculty
- Akpan, Ikpe A. (2012), Professor, Ph.D., Lancaster University, 2006
- Asadi, Shahla (2023), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University Of Technology - Malaysia, 2017
- Benitez, Jose A. (2023), Professor, Ph.D., University of Granada, 2009
- Berardi, Victor L. (1993), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 1998
- Brandyberry, Alan A. (2000), Professor, D.B.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1995
- Curley, Eric (2015), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 2023
- Datta, Pratim (2007), Professor, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2003
- Dragan, Natalia (2003), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 2010
- Kamali Ardakani, Mostafa (2022), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Catholic University of America, 2014
- Kwak, Dong-Heon (2014), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2014
- Liu, Li (2023), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Charlotte, 2019
- Liu, Si (2024), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., McMaster University, 2024
- Offodile, Onyebuchi F. (1988), Professor, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1984
- Patuwo, Eddy B. (1988), Professor, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989
- Polites, Greta L. (2012), Professor, Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2009
- Razavi, Rouzbeh (2017), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Essex, 2008
- Uprety, Dambar (2022), Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University-Carbond, 2016
- Wu, Chaojiang (2019), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 2013
- Zhu, Yi (2024), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2024
Department of Management Faculty
- Arikan, Asli M. (2014), Professor, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2004
- Arikan, Ilgaz (2014), Professor, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2004
- Emegwa, Tochukwu J. (2025), Visiting Assistant Professor
- Hogue, Mary B. (2001), Professor, Ph.D., University of Akron, 2000
- Johnson, Catrina E. (2004), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Rutgers University, 2021
- Kaur, Vaneet (2019), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Jammu, 2018
- Landingham, Velvet L. (2004), Professor, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 2004
- Riczo, Steve (2014), Associate Lecturer, M.H.A., Xavier University, 1982
- Whitmore, Mark D. (2011), Associate Professor, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1985
- Wynn, Dreyon (2026), Visiting Lecturer, M.B.A., Saginaw Valley State University, 2016
Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship Faculty
- Aimone, Randy C. (2024), Lecturer, M.B.A., Pace University At New York City, 2008
- Groening, Christopher (2013), Professor, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2008
- Heidler, Mary R. (2011), Associate Lecturer, M.B.A., American University, 1995
- Hsieh, Meng-Hua (2018), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Washington, 2013
- Jewell, Robert D. (2004), Professor, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1999
- Jia, Lei (2022), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 2020
- Knapp-Blay, Kelly A. (2016), Associate Lecturer, M.B.A., Bowling Green State University, 1997
- Liu, Kun (2018), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Utah, 2006
- Mahar, Christopher (2022), Associate Professor
- Mohammadi Darani, Milad (2019), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Main Camp, 2019
- Spake, Deborah F. (2013), Professor, Ph.D., The University of Alabama, 1999
- Stettler, Tatiana R. (2015), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Bern, 2014
- Thacker, Donald (1998), Senior Lecturer, M.B.A., Kent State University-Stark Campus, 1996
- Wang, Tuo (2004), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2004
- Wiggins, Jennifer A. (2006), Professor, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006
- Zourrig, Haithem (2016), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Montreal, 2010
Department of Accounting
Accounting (ACCT)
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Equivalent to ACTT 11000) Introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting. Topics to be covered include revenue recognition, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity. The impact of transactions on the accounting equation and financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flows) is emphasized.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Business
ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Equivalent to ACTT 11001) Introduction to managerial accounting concepts and tools that can be used to support decision-making in organizations. Includes coverage of cost systems, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costs and budgets.
Prerequisite: ACCT 23020 or ACTT 11000.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Business
ACCT 33001 INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I 3 Credit Hours
Review of the accounting cycle; financial statement preparation, accounting for sales, receivables, inventory, current liabilities and long-term assets. Professional accounting research skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 or MATH 10051 or PHIL 21002; and minimum B- grade in ACCT 23020 (or ACTT 11000) and ACCT 23021 (or ACTT 11001); and minimum C grade in COMM 15000 and MATH 11010; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major or minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 33004 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS 3 Credit Hours
Overview of accounting information systems with emphasis on internal controls. Course explores how the integrity and efficiency of business process are supported by information systems. Interpersonal skills and computer applications are emphasized.
Prerequisite: CIS 24053; and MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 or MATH 10051 or PHIL 21002; and minimum B- grade in ACCT 23021 (or ACTT 11001) and ACCT 23020 (or ACTT 11000); and minimum C grade in ENG 21011, COMM 15000 and MATH 11010; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major or minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 33010 COST ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
Cost accounting for manufacturing and service organizations, including cost determination, cost analysis, costing systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost allocation, activity-based costing, capital investment and performance measurement. Computer application skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33001; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major or minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 33012 INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II 3 Credit Hours
Accounting for long-term liabilities, debt and equity investments, leases, income tax allocation, owners' equity and statement of cash flows. Professional accounting research skills and written communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33001; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major and minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 33061 FINANCIAL REPORTING ISSUES AND ANALYSIS 3 Credit Hours
Financial analysis and interpretation of issues relative to the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. Topics include assets, liabilities, owner's equity, inter-corporate investments, revenue and expense recognition and ratio analysis. Course may not be used to fulfill requirements in the Accounting major.
Prerequisite: ACCT 23021 or ACTT 11001; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; not open to students declared in Accounting major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 33063 COST CONTROL AND ANALYSIS FOR MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Designed for students across business majors, this course develops financial skills essential for management, entrepreneurship and leadership roles. It builds financial insight for effective planning, control and decision-making. Topics include cost terminology, costing systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost allocation, activity-based costing, variance analysis, ethics and performance measurement.
Prerequisite: ACCT 23021 or ACTT 11001; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; not open to students declared in Accounting major or minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 43009 ACCOUNTING DATA ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
Students apply data analytical concepts, tools and techniques in an accounting context. Course explores how to acquire, cleanse and analyze accounting and other data in accounting-related settings. Students complete cases in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing and tax. Critical thinking and application of both general and accounting-specific data analytics software are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33004, ACCT 33010 and ACCT 33012; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major.
Corequisite: ACCT 43010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 43010 PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING (ELR) (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Integration of conceptual and practical aspects of auditing, importance of strong internal controls is stressed. Ethical decision making, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33004 and ACCT 33012; and ENG 21011; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major or minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, Writing Intensive Course
ACCT 43013 ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 53013) The course covers advanced current topics relating to the use of accounting information in managerial decision-making. Topical coverage includes balanced scorecards, pricing decisions, transfer pricing, performance measurement, and other current topics. Analytical skills are emphasized through cases, exercises, and other pedagogical tools.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33004 and ACCT 33010; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA and Accounting major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 43020 ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 53020) Conceptual and practical issues surrounding: (1) financial reporting for investment activities of businesses when one firm possesses significant influence or control over another; (2) accounting for international business transactions, including the use of derivatives for hedging foreign exchange risk; and (3) translating foreign currency financial statements of foreign operations. Professional accounting research and written communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33001 and ACCT 33004 and ACCT 33010 and ACCT 33012; and minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and Accounting major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 43031 INCOME TAXATION I - INDIVIDUAL TAXATION 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to Federal income tax for individual taxpayers. Detailed analysis recognition rules for individuals. Overview of tax rules related to entity choice for business owners.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33001; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major or minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 43033 INCOME TAXATION II - ENTITY TAXATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 53033) Federal taxation of business entities, including income taxation of C corporations, partnerships, S corporations and trusts and estates; estate and gift taxation; tax administration and practice. Professional accounting research and written communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ACCT 43031; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 43043 INTERNAL AUDIT AND FRAUD EXAMINATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 53043) This course introduces students to the internal audit profession and the internal audit process. Topics include the definition of internal auditing, the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), risk, governance and control issues and conducting internal audit engagements. This course also provides an overview of fraud examination and forensic accounting, including the introduction to fraud in business, the circumstances in which it arises, techniques for preventing, detecting, measuring fraud and the skills necessary to respond and resolve fraud once discovered. Students apply the concepts to analyze cases in internal audit and fraud examination. Written and oral communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 43010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 43089 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 53089) Firsthand exposure to international businesses and organizations generally relating to business and specifically relating to accounting and finance. Includes pre-trip orientation sessions, visits to international businesses and organizations and opportunities for cultural activities.
Prerequisite: ACCT 23020 and ACCT 23021; and Accounting major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: International Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ACCT 43092 ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
Study of activities related to concurrent on-the-job experience with cooperating government, non-profit, industrial and public accounting entities.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33001 or ACCT 33004; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and Accounting major; and junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ACCT 43093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN ACCOUNTING 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Topic to be determined when a specific course is proposed for a particular term.
Prerequisite: Accounting major; and senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
ACCT 43095 SPECIAL TOPICS: ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with ACCT 53095) Offered periodically with different topics and different faculty involved.
Prerequisite: Accounting major; and senior standing; special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 43096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN ACCOUNTING 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Individual research into a current accounting topic.
Prerequisite: Accounting major; and senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 44092 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN TAX (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
This is an experiential learning course for which the student must obtain special approval to register. This course offers students the opportunity to apply academic concepts in a clinical setting by preparing federal, state and local income tax returns for low income and elderly taxpayers, including foreign students. Class participants will be interviewing clients, collecting sensitive financial data, preparing tax returns using tax software and meeting with clients to review and deliver tax returns. This is an online content course with face-to-face tax return preparations. Students must first attain IRS certification as a tax preparer. Training and tax clinics will occur on select Fridays and Saturdays in Crawford Hall. The course also contains writing requirements.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in ACCT 33001; and accounting major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ACCT 53001 FINANCIAL REPORTING I 3 Credit Hours
This is the first of a two-course sequence covering intermediate-level financial accounting. This course provides a comprehensive study of the concepts and applications underlying financial accounting, emphasizing the accounting cycle, basic financial statements and accounting for assets.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53010 AUDITING FUNDAMENTALS 3 Credit Hours
Integration of conceptual and practical aspects of auditing with a focus on understanding financial statements and internal controls. Ethical decision-making is also emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: ACCT 53001.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53012 FINANCIAL REPORTING II 3 Credit Hours
This is the second course of a two-part sequence covering intermediate-level financial accounting. This course focuses on more complex issues of financial reporting theory and applications on current liabilities, long-term obligations, investments, income taxes, stockholders’ equity, statement of cash flows.
Prerequisite: ACCT 53001; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53013 ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 43013) The course covers advanced current topics relating to the use of accounting information in managerial decision-making. Topical coverage includes balanced scorecards, pricing decisions, transfer pricing, performance measurement, and other current topics. Analytical skills are emphasized through cases, exercises, and other pedagogical tools.
Prerequisite: ACCT 33010 or ACCT 63038; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53020 ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 43020) Conceptual and practical issues surrounding: (1) financial reporting for investment activities of businesses when one firm possesses significant influence or control over another; (2) accounting for international business transactions, including the use of derivatives for hedging foreign exchange risk; and (3) translating foreign currency financial statements of foreign operations. Professional accounting research and written communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ACCT 33012 or ACCT 53012; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53033 INCOME TAXATION II - ENTITY TAXATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 43033) Federal taxation of business entities including income taxation of C corporations, partnerships, S corporations and trusts and estates; estate and gift taxation; tax administration and practice. Professional accounting research and written communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ACCT 43031 or ACCT 53041; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53041 INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX 3 Credit Hours
Federal income tax for individual taxpayers. Detailed analysis of income and expense recognition rules for individuals with emphasis on tax planning for sole proprietors and application of ethical framework for tax preparers.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: ACCT 53001.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53043 INTERNAL AUDIT AND FRAUD EXAMINATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 43043) Course introduces students to the internal audit profession and the internal audit process. Topics include the definition of internal auditing, the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), risk, governance and control issues and conducting internal audit engagements. This course also provides an overview of fraud examination and forensic accounting, including the introduction to fraud in business, the circumstances in which it arises, techniques for preventing, detecting, measuring fraud and the skills necessary to respond and resolve fraud once discovered. Students apply the concepts to analyze cases in internal audit and fraud examination. Written and oral communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ACCT 43010 or ACCT 53010; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53089 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 43089) Firsthand exposure to international businesses and organizations generally relating to business and specifically relating to accounting and finance. Includes pre-trip orientation sessions, visits to international businesses and organizations, and opportunities for cultural activities. Cannot be used to satisfy the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program requirement.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: International Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 53095 SPECIAL TOPICS: ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with ACCT 43095) Offered periodically with different topics and different faculty involved.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63022 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES AND ETHICS IN ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 73022) Students investigate issues confronting the accounting profession today by reviewing the past, examining the present and looking into the future. Topics covered include history and characteristics of the profession, regulation of the profession, ethical challenges facing accountants and auditors, fraud and the future of the profession. Professional accounting research and verbal and written communication emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63024 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDIT: CONTROLS AND ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 73024) Students apply data analytics to the audit of controls and security of accounting information systems. Includes examining the role of the IT audit function and applicable auditing standards; identifying system risks and evaluating controls in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Data analytics, writing and professional ethics are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ACCT 43010 or ACCT 53010; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63031 ADVANCED AUDITING THEORY AND PRACTICE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ACCT 73031) Advanced conceptual and practical understanding of audit methodology and role of auditors. Focus on use of professional judgment in applying auditing standards on ethical considerations and on fraud. Review of current trends and developments in the public accounting profession. Written communication and ethical decision making emphasized.
Prerequisite: ACCT 43010 or ACCT 53010; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63037 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2 Credit Hours
In-depth study of financial accounting concepts and basic financial statements. Includes an examination of the significant accounting issues affecting financial reporting and their impact on analysis and interpretation of financial information for decision-making. Course may not be used to fulfill requirements in the Maser of Science in Accounting degree.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; open only to students declared in the MBA and MA degrees.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63038 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of cost accounting concepts and cost behavior for measuring product and service costs, pricing products and services, planning and controlling business operations and making business decisions. Course may not be used to fulfill requirements in the Master of Science in Accounting degree.
Prerequisite: ACCT 63037; and graduate standing; open only to students declared in the MBA and MA degrees.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63045 TAX RESEARCH AND PLANNING 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to tax research methodology and tax preparer standards, with an emphasis on effectively communicating tax outcomes via written communications.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Pre/corequisite: ACCT 43033 or ACCT 53033.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63050 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Students apply advanced software tools used in accounting practice today, to acquire, clean and analyze accounting data. Students use tools to, analyze both numerical and textual data in accounting contexts such as, accounts receivable, cash flows, audit, managerial accounting and tax. Among others, software and methodologies to be covered may include, robotic process automation, data cleaning, process mining, artificial, intelligence, machine learning and textual analysis tools.
Prerequisite: ACCT 43009 or BA 64005; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63092 INTERNSHIP 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised practical experience with public accounting firm, corporation, governmental or not-for- profit organization. Periodic reports required. Cannot be used to satisfy the requirement of the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 63095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Offered periodically with different topics and different faculty involved.
Prerequisite: Accounting major; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 83031 AUDITING ISSUES 3 Credit Hours
Course provides doctoral students with an opportunity to broaden their understanding of financial and operational auditing theory and research.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 83033 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING ISSUES 3 Credit Hours
Course provides an opportunity to survey major research topics in managerial accounting. Students develop a sound conceptual basis for reading, interpreting, analyzing, criticizing and conducting scholarly research on managerial accounting issues. Reading list includes research papers from various managerial accounting research areas and research methods.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 83037 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ISSUES 3 Credit Hours
Course focuses on theoretical, analytical and empirical research in financial accounting and reporting. Emerging issues in financial accounting and reporting are examined.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 83038 BASIC ACCOUNTING RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Course introduces students to basic concepts in accounting research and to the application of research methods in various accounting areas (e.g., financial, managerial, auditing and information systems).
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 83091 SEMINAR-SELECTED ACCOUNTING TOPICS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Topics vary with each offering.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ACCT 83098 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING 3 Credit Hours
Students develop and present a paper on an original accounting research topic under the supervision of faculty members.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Department of Economics
Economics (ECON)
ECON 12060 PERSONAL FINANCE 3 Credit Hours
Examines economic issues and problems of everyday life. Goal is to enable individuals to analyze their personal finances in order to learn how to get the most out of their income, increase income through a better understanding of possible investments, and protect what they have through selecting appropriate insurance. Topics covered include budgeting and financial planning, federal income taxes, insurance, borrowing, and investment principles and strategies.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Personal Finance
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 Credit Hours
Course discusses decision-making by buyers, sellers, and governments and how their interaction affects market determination of prices. Students compare outcomes and firm decisions in different market structures. Students develop tools to examine social problems such as poverty, crime, pollution and international relations, as well as make better decisions in their own lives.
Prerequisite: Minimum 22 ACT math score; or minimum 530 SAT math score; or minimum 35 ALEKS Math score; or MATH 00022 with a minimum C grade or any higher level MATH course.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Kent Core Social Sciences, TAG Social and Behavioral Sciences, Transfer Module Social Sciences
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3 Credit Hours
Principles and policies affecting aggregate production, consumption, investment and government expenditures. Includes role of money, the banking system, inflation, unemployment and economic growth.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Kent Core Social Sciences, TAG Social and Behavioral Sciences, Transfer Module Social Sciences
ECON 32025 MONEY, CREDIT AND BANKING 3 Credit Hours
Organization of our money, credit and banking system principles and problems of monetary policy.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and 22061.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 32040 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS 3 Credit Hours
The study of individual choices under conditions of relative scarcity, and their consequences for prices and the allocation of resources in the economic system. Develops the analytical and theoretical tools pertinent in determining how scarce resources are allocated among competing wants and demonstrates how these tools are used in real world applications.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and 22061.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 32041 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY 3 Credit Hours
This course analyzes key drivers of an economy’s GDP, consumption, investment and interest rates. The class will examine economic growth and how it can be impacted by public policy. Students will understand the uses and limitations of a macroeconomic model and will be exposed to the two main schools of thought in macroeconomics. National and international data will be used to better understand these concepts.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and 22061.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 32050 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
The course provides an introduction to the use of statistical analysis in economics. The initial part of the course reviews relevant concepts from probability and statistics. The second course segment focuses on linear regression analysis and the properties of regression estimators. The final course segment discusses extensions of the linear model and considers problems that may arise in application including omitted variables, nonlinearity, measurement error, sample selection, heteroscedasticity and causality. The SAS statistical software package is used throughout the course for data analysis. Over the second half of the course, students complete an empirical project which requires students to connect the course concepts to the analysis of an economic policy question in a real world data set.
Prerequisite: MATH 11012 or MATH 12002; and ECON 22060; and BA 24056 or MATH 10041 or MATH 20011.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ECON 32051 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS II 3 Credit Hours
The course provides a continuation of Applied Econometrics I, extending the basic linear regression models to more advanced models using cross-sectional, panel or time series data. The initial part of the course focuses on models for discrete and limited dependent variables. The second course segment addresses estimation methods for panel data. The final course segment provides an overview of time series estimation with an emphasis on forecasting in economic data.
Prerequisite: ECON 32050.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 32082 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 3 Credit Hours
Combines economic theory and quantitative analysis to develop resource-allocation decision-making skills which enable managers to evaluate problems, identify possible solutions and finally implement and monitor the best alternative to accomplish their stated objectives. Covers such topics as supply and demand, consumer theory, production, costs, contracts, game theory, principal-agent problems, and the basic economic models of perfect competition, oligopoly, monopolistic, competition and monopoly. Not open to students who have completed ECON 32040.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060; not open to Economics majors.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 32084 ECONOMICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT 3 Credit Hours
Examines economic theory of environmental and resource economics in a fashion that is understandable by students with varied backgrounds in economics. Emphasis on microeconomic theory and its application to environmental issues. Topics covered include "market failure" and its impact on the environment; cost benefit analysis; and input-output analysis. Designed for those interested in the environment or who may be planning careers in environmental or natural sciences.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42050 DATA ACQUISITION, PREPARATION AND VISUALIZATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 52050) Accessing and collecting data from existing sources (databases and raw data), transformation of raw data into formats that can be used for final analysis, techniques for presentation and visualization of data, predictive analytics using machine learning and cross validation. Students will perform some work in SAS but will also be introduced to the R statistical language.
Prerequisite: BA 24056 or MATH 10041 or MATH 20011.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42070 GAME THEORY 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to game theory and its application to economics. Analysis of strategic behavior by economic agents using equilibrium concepts from non-cooperative game theory.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and ECON 22061.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42072 LABOR ECONOMICS: WORK AND PAY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 52072) The economic analysis of the decisions of workers and firms in determination of wages and employment. Topics include labor supply decisions, marginal productivity theory, discrimination, demand for education, effects of trade unions, immigration and growing wage inequality.
Prerequisite: ECON 32040.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42075 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 52075) Principles, problems and policies of international economic relations with extensive references to the United States, Western Europe, Latin America and former communist countries. Covers international aspects of interdependency, cooperation and multinational institutions.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and 22061.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42076 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 52076) Analysis of nature of significance of barriers to and future potential for economic development of a nation. Special emphasis on theories and strategic factors pertaining to economic growth.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and 22061.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42081 URBAN ECONOMICS: CITIES AND HOUSING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 52081) This course is an introduction to the field of urban economics. Urban economics is the study of the location decisions of households and firms. We will explore why cities exist, why firms cluster together, why people live in cities, and other issues such as education, discrimination in housing, the housing crisis and crime. A heavy emphasis in this class will be placed on the study of housing markets, policy and neighborhood choice.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and ECON 22061.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42085 PUBLIC ECONOMICS: GOVERNMENT AND POLICY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 52085) Examination of the role of government in the economy, including market failures, the efficiency and equity of taxation, government involvement in health care, education, and income distribution, and current government policy issues.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42086 ECONOMICS OF HEALTH CARE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 52086) This is a one-semester course on a topic of major policy interest, particularly given the current health care reform debate. It is impossible to turn on the news today and not hear a story about the health care industry. Health care accounts for almost 20 percent of all that is produced in the United States. In addition, it has been a major political issue in recent years. The overall objective of the course is to use concepts and tools of economics to understand and evaluate what has and is happening in the health care profession and current policies under consideration.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42189 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC EXPERIENCE (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 52189) Firsthand exposure to international economics. Includes pre-trip orientation sessions, visits to international businesses and organizations, and opportunities for cultural activities.
Prerequisite: Economics major or minor; and junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: International Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ECON 42191 SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
This is the culminating requirement for students majoring in Economics. The purpose of the seminar is to critically apply economic principles to a variety of topics in a very interactive setting. Writing and revising will be an important component of the course.
Prerequisite: Minimum C- grade in ECON 32040, ECON 32041 and ECON 32050.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
ECON 42292 INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised practical experience in economics. May count toward the economics major electives or as a business elective.
Prerequisite: At least two of the following courses: ECON 32040, ECON 32041 or ECON 32050; a minimum 2.250 overall GPA; and economics major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ECON 42295 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credit hours) (Slashed with ECON 52295) Various special topics will be announced in the schedule of classes under this course number.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 42296 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN ECONOMICS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Independent study done under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and department chair required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Senior Economics major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
ECON 42298 RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS (ELR) 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Research project done under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and department chair required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Senior Economics major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ECON 42299 SENIOR PROJECT (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis or independent study project done under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and department chair required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Senior economics major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Senior Project/Honors Thesis
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ECON 52050 DATA ACQUISITION, PREPARATION AND VISUALIZATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42050) Accessing and collecting data from existing sources (databases and raw data), transformation of raw data into formats that can be used for final analysis, techniques for presentation and visualization of data, predictive analytics using machine learning and cross validation. Students will perform some work in SAS but will also be introduced to the R statistical language.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52065 PROBLEMS OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42065) Study of monetary and fiscal policy frameworks and the problems in conducting monetary and fiscal policies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52072 LABOR ECONOMICS: WORK AND PAY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42072) The economic analysis of the decisions of workers and firms in determination of wages and employment. Topics include labor supply decisions, marginal productivity theory, discrimination, demand for education, effects of trade unions, immigration and growing wage inequality. For students that did not attend Kent State University for their undergraduate degree, please contact the department for approval.
Prerequisite: ECON 32040; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52075 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42075) Principles, problems and policies of international economic relations with extensive references to the United States, Western Europe, Latin America and former communist countries. Covers international aspects of interdependency, cooperation and multinational institutions.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and 22061; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52076 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42076) Analysis of nature and significance of barriers to and future potential for economic development of a nation. Special emphasis on theories and strategic factors pertaining to economic growth.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52081 URBAN ECONOMICS: CITIES AND HOUSING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42081) This course is an introduction to the field of urban economics. Urban economics is the study of the location decisions of households and firms. We will explore why cities exist, why firms cluster together, why people live in cities, and other issues such as education, discrimination in housing, the housing crisis, and crime. A heavy emphasis in this class will be placed on the study of housing markets, policy, and neighborhood choice.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52085 PUBLIC ECONOMICS: GOVERNMENT AND POLICY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42085) Examination of public expenditure and taxation policies including the theory of public goods, collective decision making, cost-benefit analysis, equity and efficiency aspects of taxation and current government policy issues.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060; and Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52086 ECONOMICS OF HEALTH CARE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42086) This is a one-semester course on a topic of major policy interest, particularly given the current health care reform debate. It is impossible to turn on the news today and not hear a story about the health care industry. Health care accounts for almost 20 percent of all that is produced in the United States. In addition, it has been a major political issue in recent years. The overall objective of the course is to use concepts and tools of economics to understand and evaluate what has and is happening in the health care profession and current policies under consideration.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52189 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS EXPERIENCE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 42189) Firsthand exposure to international economics. Includes pre-trip orientation sessions, visits to international business and organizations, and opportunities for cultural activities.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: International Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 52295 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credit hours) (Slashed with ECON 42295) Various special topics will be announced in the schedule of classes under this course number.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 60199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
ECON 60299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: ECON 60199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
ECON 62021 MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 72021) Analysis of forces determining economic growth, employment, inflation and global economic environment with emphasis on understanding the business cycle and government stabilization policies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62022 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 72022) Uses economic theory and quantitative methodologies to develop decision-making skills which enable managers of local, national and multinational companies to evaluate problems and allocate resources efficiently.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62050 MICROECONOMIC THEORY I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 72050) Formal analysis of foundational models in microeconomics, including consumer and producer theory, an introduction to non-cooperative game theory, market equilibrium under various market structures and a discussion of market failures.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62051 MACROECONOMIC THEORY I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 72051) Formal analysis of models in macroeconomics, including models of economic growth, business cycles, consumption, investment, and unemployment, with applications to the analysis of monetary and fiscal policies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62052 DATA ACQUISITION AND PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 72052) Students will learn to access and collect data from existing sources (databases and raw data), prepare the data for further analysis, tabulate/visualize the summary statistics, and perform basic analysis using several different statistical software. The course is designed primarily to aid students with their academic research projects. Students will primarily learn Stata and SAS for data preparation and analysis and Python for scraping texts from various web sources.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62054 ECONOMETRICS I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 72054) Introduction to problems and methods of the empirical estimation of economic relationships.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62055 ECONOMETRICS II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 72055) Covers generalized linear regression, mixed estimation, simultaneous equation systems, their identification and estimation by single equation and systems estimation.
Prerequisite: ECON 62054; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62056 TIME SERIES ANALYSIS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 72056) Covers various univariate and multivariate time series models, including autoregressive moving average (ARMA), general autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH), value at risk (VaR), vector autoregressive (VAR) and vector error correction model (VECM), etc. Students will gain hands-on experience with all models learned in the course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62092 INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised practical experience in economics. Students must have a minimum 3.000 GPA in the economics major within the MAE degree and completed 4 courses from the MAE.
Prerequisite: Admitted to the Master of Arts in Economics program; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
ECON 62095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable 3 times for credit) Various special topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes under this course number.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62096 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Independent study on a particular project or sequence of subjects. Maximum of 6 semester hours of work may be earned in independent study although no more than 3 hours in any one semester.
Prerequisite: Graduation standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
ECON 62098 RESEARCH 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Research for master's students. May apply toward degree requirements if approved in advance by department.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 1-15 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 62199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
Thesis students must register for total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and special approval of adviser.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
ECON 62299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: ECON 62199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
ECON 64004 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 74004) Covers the mathematical tools that are of central importance in economics in the context of economic examples. Topics include functions, matrix algebra, differential calculus, optimization, integration and dynamic analysis.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 72021 MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 62021) Analysis of forces determining economic growth, employment, inflation and global economic environment with emphasis on understanding the business cycle and government stabilization policies.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 72022 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 62022) Uses economic theory and quantitative methodologies to develop decision-making skills which enable managers to evaluate problems and allocate resources efficiently.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 72050 MICROECONOMIC THEORY I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 62050) Formal analysis of foundational models in microeconomics, including consumer and producer theory, an introduction to non-cooperative game theory, market equilibrium under various market structures and a discussion of market failures.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 72051 MACROECONOMIC THEORY I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 62051) Formal analysis of models in macroeconomics, including models of economic growth, business cycles, consumption, investment and unemployment, with applications to the analysis of monetary and fiscal policies.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 72052 DATA ACQUISITION AND PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 62052) In this course, students will learn to access and collect data from existing sources (databases and raw data), prepare the data for further analysis, tabulate/visualize the summary statistics, and perform basic analysis using several different statistical software. The course is designed primarily to aid students with their academic research projects. Students will primarily learn Stata and SAS for data preparation and analysis and Python for scraping texts from various web sources.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 72054 ECONOMETRICS I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 62054) Introduction to problems and methods of the empirical estimation of economic relationships.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 72055 ECONOMETRICS II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 62055) Covers generalized linear regression, mixed estimation, simultaneous equation systems, their identification and estimation by single equation and systems estimation.
Prerequisite: ECON 62054; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 72056 TIME SERIES ANALYSIS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 62056) Covers various univariate and multivariate time series models, including autoregressive moving average (ARMA), general autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH), value at risk (VaR), vector autoregressive(VAR) and vector error correction model (VECM), etc. Students will gain hands-on experience with all models learned in the course.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ECON 74004 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ECON 64004) Covers the mathematical tools that are of central importance in economics in the context of economic examples. Topics include functions, matrix algebra, differential calculus, optimization, integration and dynamic analysis.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Department of Finance
Finance (FIN)
HEM 13022 SANITATION AND SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare future hospitality managers to plan for and react to potentially dangerous situations that occur in the hospitality industry including food borne illness identification and prevention, safe alcohol service and management and CPR and First Aid administration. As part of the curriculum, students will train and become certified with the following regulatory authorities: ServSafe Manager/Ohio Level II food safety training, TIPs On Premise alcohol safety training and CPR/AED/1st Aid training.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service, ITAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 13023 FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on basic to intermediate culinary fundamentals in the commercial kitchen, as well as kitchen management practices and procedures.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.5 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 13024 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of the career possibilities and opportunities in the hospitality and food service industries, including the aptitudes, skills and knowledge needed to be successful. In a student’s career venture and search for job satisfaction, the most rewarding decisions come from being aware of all the available options and career paths. The hospitality industry is vast in scope and volume of business. It is a growing, dynamic and electrifying industry, which is examined initially through this introduction course.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 20040 THE BUSINESS OF EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
The course is designed as an introduction of the complex event management industry. The event planning cycle is the foundation for discovering the role of social life cycle events, non-profit and corporate events in our global economy.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 20160 SAFETY AND SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Students gain an understanding of the concepts related to risk management including duty of care, risk assessment, planning and evaluative of risk techniques used within the hospitality event management field. Focus will be on how to manage, reduce and transfer risks in order to provide a safe and secure environment for events.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 20201 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
This class is designed to provide students with key concepts and practical skills that they need to be effective foodservice managers. Emphasis is placed on the role of food and beverage in the hospitality industry, types of food and beverage, menu development and analysis, marketing, personnel management, supply chain management, corporate social responsibility.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 20250 ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of Fundamentals of Food Production. This course focuses on the integration of students’ prior culinary training, academic studies and experience in the field with high quality ingredients, advanced cooking techniques and contemporary food preparation and stylings. In building on fundamentals previously learned, the students will examine the details of cuisine including food science, regionality, history, seasoning and flavoring techniques, plating and presentation methods.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.5 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 21095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Discussion of a major discipline or subject within the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 23030 HOTEL OPERATIONS 3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the overall hotel operations. Students are introduced to the principles and practices of managerial functions relating to the operation of hotels and other accommodations.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 23212 INTRODUCTORY FOOD SCIENCE 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with NUTR 23012) Principles of food preparation and quality evaluation, with an emphasis on food science concepts, nutrition, food consumption trends and government regulation.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Health
HEM 23335 HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
A significant element in the service industry is managing customers’ experiences. In order to provide a comprehensive, inter- and multi-disciplinary view, the course will be constructed in three modules. The first module will present the characteristics and dynamics of the service encounter. The second module will focus on successful service encounters (service quality) and its outcome (customer experience). The third module will present the dynamics of service delivery process, including service failure and service recovery issues. The three modules of this course will provide an opportunity to understand the dynamics of the service encounter, to manage service quality and to learn how to better deliver service experience to customers.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 23336 CLUB MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to private club management and operations. Strategic planning, marketing, human resources, service excellence, legal issues and financial management are emphasized within the context of food and beverage, golf and recreation.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 23510 QUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION, SERVICE AND SAFETY 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with NUTR 23510) The application of management principles in quantity food production and service systems, including safety and sanitation; production forecasting and management; distribution; and service, commercial equipment and physical facilities. Introduction to inventory, recipe standardization and considerations of nutrition, quality and sustainability in quantity production.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23112.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 30110 FUNDRAISING AND PHILANTHROPIC EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
This course explores the role fundraising and philanthropy can play in the success of the non-profit and voluntary segments of the event and hospitality industry. The focus centers on sponsorship opportunities, grants, campaigns (capital and annual), planned giving and corporate partnerships and the intersection of events that support those components.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 30120 WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENT PROTOCOL 3 Credit Hours
The course provides an in-depth analysis of weddings and special event protocol. Coursework includes client detailing, site selection, contract negotiation, etiquette, budgeting, vendor relations, marketing, timeline development and public relations.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 30280 FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE 3 Credit Hours
This course provides students with skills in service techniques, effective merchandising, guest relations, customer service, restaurant operations and service of beer, wine and spirits. Students will gain knowledge about equipment and use of equipment related to several styles of service, proper dress and sanitation, organization and responsibilities within the dining room.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33020 LEGAL ISSUES IN THE HOSPITALITY AND EVENT INDUSTRY 3 Credit Hours
Overview and analysis of legal issues of concern to the hospitality operation. Topics include employment law, food and beverage liabilities, patron civil rights, local, state and federal regulations; and franchising.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13024 and MGMT 24163.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33050 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
Course prepares students for professional work experiences in hospitality management. Career development and professional workplace issues are addressed. Topics covered include etiquette, resume writing and interview techniques, along with workplace relationships, networking and ethical dilemmas in hospitality management. Students must have documentation of 400 work hours.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33129 CATERING AND BANQUET MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
The course includes an in-depth analysis of all components of the catering profession including management, legal aspects, getting started in business, catering contracts, menu planning, beverage service, catering equipment, catering logistics, personnel, marketing, pricing, sanitation and safety practices, purchasing, accessory services, accounting and control practices.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33140 CONVENTION SALES AND MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
From a sales and convention management perspective, the convention and meetings industry is examined. Students are introduced to all facets of the conventions and meetings industry.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33145 BAKING AND PASTRY FUNDAMENTALS 3 Credit Hours
Building on the theoretical and practical foundations of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, this course will help students develop advanced skills and knowledge in the production and selection of quality handcrafted and purchased products. Scientific principles and experimental methods will be explored and addition emphasis will be placed on advanced decorating and finishing techniques, yeast breads, sweet doughs, cakes, tortes, chocolate work.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 33270 GLOBAL CUISINE 3 Credit Hours
Prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate traditional, regional dishes of Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Emphasis will be placed on history, ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations, and techniques representative of the cuisines.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.5 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 37377 CASINO MANAGEMENT AND GAMING OPERATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the various aspects of the casino and gaming industry. Students study the structure of casino organizations, gain basic understanding of gaming operations and responsible gaming. Casino environments are experienced through on-site visitations. Funds for travel are the student's responsibility. All students must be legal age of 21 prior to on-site class visitations.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 41093 VARIABLE TOPIC WORKSHOP IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Workshop setting dealing with a topic or topics in hospitality and event management. Learning experiences are provided in a wide range of areas.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
HEM 41095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Discussion of a major topic within a specific field of hospitality and event management.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 41096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study in hospitality and event management.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43027 HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT: HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGIES (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Application of human resource management principles, practices, theories and legal issues relevant to hospitality organizations. Hospitality management focused case studies are incorporated.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and HRM 34180 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
HEM 43030 FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HTM 53030)(Cross-listed with NUTR 43030 and NUTR 53030) Food service systems management, including systems theory; menu planning and evaluation; procurement; food production systems; sustainability; layout and design basics. Management concepts in non-commercial food service, including financial control, marketing, quality, management, leadership and human resources.
Prerequisite: HEM 23212 or NUTR 23012; and HEM 23510 or NUTR 23510.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Health
HEM 43031 LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and planning for the layout and design of hospitality operations. Includes basic principles of design; space analysis; human factors; and equipment use, care, selection and layout for hospitality facilities based on the financial performance of the operation; codes and related regulations. An appreciation for cost effective engineering and architecture concerns pertaining to hospitality operations is developed.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024 and HEM 23030.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43092 PRACTICUM IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (ELR) 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised professional experience in the hospitality industry, including operations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, health care, theme parks and food distribution. Course assignments are included.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and HEM 33050; and junior or senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6-36 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
HEM 43099 CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (ELR) 2 Credit Hours
This capstone course provides a comprehensive view of the business setting of hospitality and tourism organizations. The course includes a review of the competitive business environments, competitive advantage, above-average performance and competitive strategies as they pertain to hospitality and tourism management. The course will highlight current strategic issues in hospitality and tourism management referring to the most recent literature (practitioners’ literature and academic journals). The course concludes a capstone group case analysis of a business problem in hospitality management, food and beverage management or event management.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010; and senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
HEM 43143 HOSPITALITY MEETINGS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Exploration of the unique issues associated with managing hospitality meeting and event planning. Emphasis on management of association meetings, conventions and corporate events held in hospitality venues requiring food and beverage and/or lodging.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43226 FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
This course provides a comprehensive study of the cost control aspects of food and beverage operations that, when managed effectively, lead to profitability and ultimately success. Topics include purchasing, labor, beverage and food cost management (prime costs), budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, inventory control and the overall factors that lead to the financial success of a food and beverage service operation.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43231 FOOD, WINE AND BEVERAGE PAIRING 3 Credit Hours
Provides knowledge of the sensory relationship of food, wine, beer and other spirits and the important role this process has on hospitality operations. Topics include developing an understanding of wine, beer and food pairing as a hierarchical process. Menu development and cooking the food play an important role in this class; food is chosen first then paired with the appropriate beverage. Students must be 21 years old to enroll in the class.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43325 HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Application of marketing principles, practices and theories relevant to hospitality organizations. Case studies drawn from the hospitality industry are incorporated.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43329 HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL POLICY 3 Credit Hours
Developing financial analysis skills and decision-making capabilities for short- and long-term financial management problems in the unique setting of service industries with a specific focus on hospitality organizations, restaurants, clubs and resorts, through case analysis.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43377 REVENUE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to both the theory and the practice of revenue management. Through optimization techniques and data analytics, this class examines how hospitality firms manage resources and production capacity as well as make financial decisions in order to maximize performance and profitability.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43388 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 3 Credit Hours
This course provides students both study and practice in the latest concepts related to leadership and organizational behavior in the field of hospitality and to examine the factors that contribute to an ever-changing business world.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics
Business Analytics (BA)
BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3 Credit Hours
(Equivalent to BMRT 21004) Introduction to concepts in statistical methods and their applications to real world problems. Examines both the theoretical and practical side of the different methods.
Prerequisite: MATH 11010 or MATH 11012 or MATH 12002.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 34060 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
A survey course in operations management that covers the managerial concepts and the quantitative tools used in the design, planning operation and control of operations systems.
Prerequisite: CIS 24053 or IT 11000; and BA 24056 or MATH 10041 or BMRT 21004.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3 Credit Hours
Course provides an introduction and application of business analytics to real-world problems. Students are exposed to methods and models that allows business users to make better decisions based on data. Discussed are methods for collecting, cleaning and visualizing data, linear, non-linear and optimization models to help decision makers choose the best decision, and some advanced forms of modeling. The goal of this course is for students to be exposed to essential topics in business analytics and to apply these techniques to real-world problems.
Prerequisite: BMRT 21004 or MATH 10041 or BA 24056.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 34157 BUSINESS ANALYTICS USING PYTHON AND R 4 Credit Hours
Course provides two of the most powerful languages highly utilized in industry and data science: Python and R. Students learn how to manage, analyze, visualize and model business data to make analytical business decisions. The course instills end‑to‑end analytical workflows and emphasizes hands‑on practices using real business datasets.
Prerequisite: BA 24056.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 44038 ANALYTICS IN PRACTICE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 54038) Course focuses on supporting techniques and managerial and professional skills necessary to being an effective business analyst. Other topics include project management, requirements analysis, change management, team dynamics, leadership, ethics and effective communication between all stakeholders.
Prerequisite: BA 34156.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 44050 DATA VISUALIZATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 54050) Introduces students to data visualization, and specifically, how to use visualization to communicate information effectively from data. All aspects of effective data visualization, including understanding the context, choosing appropriate graphs and visuals, and communicating the information from data will be considered. While theoretical aspects of effective visualizations will be covered, the focus will be on implementing such designs. Concentrating significantly on the practice of effective visualizations.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 44051 MACHINE LEARNING 3 Credit Hours
In this course, students learn the fundamentals of machine learning as applied to business problems. Specifically, the course concentrates on regression and classification methods, including regression, random forests, boosting trees, and neural networks, on unsupervised learning including k-means and hierarchical clustering, and on recommendation systems and ensemble learning.
Prerequisite: BA 34156; and senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 44052 TEXT ANALYSIS AND NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 54052) Course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to analyze unstructured text data for actionable business insights. The course explores essential techniques in text analytics, ranging from basic Natural Language Processing (NLP) to advanced machine learning and deep learning models. The curriculum covers a variety of topics such as sentiment analysis, text classification and feature engineering, along with cutting-edge methodologies like topic modeling and transformer models. Furthermore, the course delves into real-world applications of text analytics in various industries, including healthcare, finance and retail. Students examine the ethical considerations related to data privacy and bias in text analytics.
Prerequisite: BA 34156.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Students learn the basic analytical tools needed to coordinate business operations across the value chain. Course involves hands-on coverage of supply chain management with emphasis on supplier partnering and development, customer relations management, strategic sourcing and pricing, e-business, measuring supply chain performance, mass customization, planning supply and demand coordination in the supply chain.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 44092 INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A supervised field experience at a cooperating organization. Requires regular contact with instructor and preparation of an internship report connecting academic coursework to on-the-job experiences.
Prerequisite: BA 34156.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
BA 44095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 54095) (Repeatable for Credit) Offered on a semester-basis with different business analytics topics and different faculty involved each time the course is offered.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.250 overall GPA; and junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 44099 CAPSTONE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS (ELR) (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
In this culminating project, students draw on the breadth and depth of the curriculum to address an industry supplied problem individually or in small teams. Specifically, students improve and present their solutions to their respective stakeholders, who grade the final presentation and report.
Prerequisite: BA 44051.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, Writing Intensive Course
BA 44152 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
This course covers the fundamental concepts, procedures and processes related to managing projects from initiation through planning, execution and closing. It also introduces the principles, tools and methods used in project management and the use of project management software (ProjectLibre) in managing projects. The topics covered in the course can be helpful in preparing for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 54038 ANALYTICS IN PRACTICE 3 Credit Hours
Course focuses on supporting techniques and managerial and professional skills necessary to being an effective business analyst. Other topics include project management, requirements analysis, change management, team dynamics, leadership, ethics and effective communication between all stakeholders.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 54050 DATA VISUALIZATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 44050) Introduces students to data visualization, and specifically, how to use visualization to communicate information effectively from data. All aspects of effective data visualization, including understanding the context, choosing appropriate graphs and visuals, and communicating the information from data will be considered. While theoretical aspects of effective visualizations will be covered, the focus will be on implementing such designs. Concentrating significantly on the practice of effective visualizations.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 54052 TEXT ANALYSIS AND NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 44052) Course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to analyze unstructured text data for actionable business insights. The course explores essential techniques in text analytics, ranging from basic Natural Language Processing (NLP) to advanced machine learning and deep learning models. The curriculum covers a variety of topics such as sentiment analysis, text classification, and feature engineering, along with cutting-edge methodologies like topic modeling and transformer models. Furthermore, the course delves into real-world applications of text analytics in various industries, including healthcare, finance and retail. Students will also examine the ethical considerations related to data privacy and bias in text analytics.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 54095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 44095) (Repeatable for Credit) Offered on a semester-basis with different business analytics topics and different faculty involved each time the course is offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64005 ANALYTICS FOR DECISION MAKING 2 Credit Hours
Course uses computer capabilities to analyze and understand a variety of statistical and business analytics techniques and how to apply these techniques to solving business problems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64018 QUANTITATIVE MANAGEMENT MODELING 3 Credit Hours
A variety of optimization and heuristic modeling techniques are explored. Decision-making environments, model selection, and interpretation are emphasized. Various linear and nonlinear mathematical programming techniques are the primary topic but are supplemented with other optimization and heuristic techniques.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64027 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
Course provides a comprehensive introduction to Supply Chain Management, focusing on the strategies, processes and analytics that drive effective supply chain performance. Students explore key topics including demand forecasting, aggregate planning, supply chain networks, drivers and performance metrics, pricing and revenue management and the strategic fit between business and supply chain strategies. The course also examines sustainability in supply chains as well as transportation and logistics, highlighting their critical roles in global competitiveness. Emphasis is placed on both theory and practice, with students applying concepts through data-driven analysis, case studies and real-world applications.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64036 BUSINESS ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
Overview of business analytics and its appropriate applications in various industries and functional areas. Critical thinking, problem definition, problem solving, effective communication, and leadership are emphasized. Methods such as data visualization and descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics are covered from a broad perspective. This course is applied, hands-on, and case-based. Cases emphasize the communication of quantitative solutions to laypeople and required leadership during decision-making and implementation stages.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64037 ADVANCED DATA MINING AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
Course extends the coverage of data mining and predictive analytics. Topics focus on the applied use of these techniques in realistic settings. Covers statistical and machine learning techniques.
Prerequisite: BA 64036 or BA 64060; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64060 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINE LEARNING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 74060) In this course, students learn fundamentals of machine learning. Specifically, concentrating on classification modelling, segmentation and clustering and recommendation systems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64061 ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to deep learning and time series data analysis. Students consider applications of deep learning to computer vision, text analysis and sequences, and time series data.
Prerequisite: BA 64060; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64082 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DATABASE ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 74082) The design, implementation and management of database management systems within organizations are studied from an applied perspective. Additional emphases include data warehousing, structured query language for analytics and introductions to NoSQL databases and big data analytics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64092 INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A supervised field experience at a cooperating organization. Requires regular contact with instructor and preparation of an internship report connecting academic coursework to on-the-job experiences.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 64099 CAPSTONE PROJECT IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) In this culminating project, students draw on the breadth and depth of the curriculum to address an industry supplied problem individually or in small teams. Projects will explore prescriptive analytics as is appropriate to their design project.
Prerequisite: BA 64036 or BA 64060; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
BA 74037 ADVANCED DATA MINING AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 64037) Course extends the coverage of data mining and predictive analytics. Topics focus on the applied use of these techniques in realistic settings. Covers statistical and machine learning techniques.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 74060 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINE LEARNING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 64060) In this course, students learn fundamentals of machine learning. Specifically, concentrating on classification modelling, segmentation and clustering and recommendation systems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 74061 ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 64061) Introduction to deep learning and time series data analysis. Students consider applications of deep learning to computer vision, text analysis and sequences and time series data.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BA 74082 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DATABASE ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with BA 64082) The design, implementation and management of database management systems within organizations are studied from an applied perspective. Additional emphases include data warehousing, structured query language for analytics and introductions to NoSQL databases and big data analytics.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 Credit Hours
(Equivalent to IT 11000) This foundational course introduces students to hands-on application of contemporary information systems and digital technologies. From personal devices to cloud infrastructure and traditional office applications to cloud and enterprise systems. Students learn important concepts and theories and begin building their inventory of technical skills to solve problems for immediate application, to earn industry-valued certifications and to prepare for advanced coursework.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Business
CIS 24093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special workshop in management and information systems. Credits depend on scope of project.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
CIS 34034 BUSINESS MODELING AND AGILE DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to innovative modeling and reengineering methods, tools, and techniques such as Agile and SCRUM methods to analyze real-world business problems and offer solutions using existing and emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, smart devices (Internet of Things), cybersecurity and the metaverse/augmented reality/eXtensible reality.
Prerequisite: CIS 34054.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 34054 USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS 3 Credit Hours
Digital technologies are dramatically changing businesses and societies. Students will learn about how information systems (IS) are impacting various facets of business and society. Students will also learn about emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, business data analytics, cryptocurrencies and FinTechs, smart devices, cybersecurity, and digital transformation with hands-on assignments related to building and delivering digital innovations for business and society.
Prerequisite: CIS 24053 or IT 11000; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 34167 DESIGNING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND APPS 3 Credit Hours
Course on front-end (client-side or user) design exposes students to the process of interface design, starting with the development of mobile-first interface prototypes using techniques such as wireframing and fun coding with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery. This course may offer certification opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44008 MANAGING AGILE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 54008) Drawn on the modern foundations of software development, this course will offer an overview and hands-on experience of the agile methodologies and techniques (e.g., Scrum, extreme programming) to support the agile implementation of digital transformation projects/strategies in organizations.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44010 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 54010) Course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and development of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI (GenAI) technologies, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and their applications in business scenarios and potential impacts on society. Specifically, the course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical understanding of how business and IT analysts, managers, and executives can utilize GenAI tools to drive operational efficiency, strategic decision-making, and fraud analysis. This course focuses on GenAI integration, implementation, and deployment in organizations. Practical demonstrations using relevant Gen-AI tools will be specifically covered.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44040 USING PYTHON FOR ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE 3 Credit Hours
Course, on back-end (server-side) design, exposes students to the process of linking the front-end client interfaces to work with powerful servers that perform the magic in the background. Students are exposed to topics such as server-side and serverless computing, and will use modern web languages such as but not limited to Python, NodeJS, Angular, React and Vue.
Prerequisite: CIS 34167.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44041 MANAGING CYBERSECURITY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 54041) Course explores digital technologies and business issues related to cybersecurity management. It offers the foundations to understand the cybersecurity threats and privacy risks embedded in the implementation of emerging digital technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, smart devices, collaborative tools) and the execution of digital transformation projects/strategies. The course facilitates the development of technological skills to design, implement and evaluate cybersecurity policies in organizations. The course offers certification opportunities.
Prerequisite: CIS 24053 and CIS 34054 with a minimum C+ grade; or BA 24056; or ENGR 10005 and ENGR 28195 with a minimum C+ grade.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44043 DATABASE DESIGN AND DATA GOVERNANCE 3 Credit Hours
Databases provide the fundamental foundation for modern IT applications. Students learn the basics of database design by working with relational SQL and NoSQL databases in a hands-on environment. Students learn to integrate data governance fundamentals into their database designs.
Prerequisite: BA 24056 or CIS 24053.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44046 HOW TO LEAD AND MANAGE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 54046) Course will cover some of the latest trends and future predictions for business value creation from digital technology investments in companies. This course has two key objectives. First, it will provide students with the theoretical foundations and techie-savvy managerial skills to create business value from their digital technology investments. Second, it will examine the digital technology selection, usage, exploitation and growth for different purposes (e.g., transformation, innovation and getting a competitive advantage). The course offers certification opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44048 BUILDING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES (ELR) (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Just like in industry, students learn to work together in teams composed of information systems (IS) managers and IS designers to develop fully workable innovative projects (using existing and emerging technologies such as AI, smart devices (IoTs), cybersecurity and XR (eXtensible reality) for a real client. Students use their diverse knowledge and previous learning as well as articulate their IT-based business solutions for business via “writing-intensive” industry-white papers and client-facing presentations, with regular instructor guidance and feedback.
Prerequisite: CIS 34034 and CIS 44151; and minimum 2.250 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, Writing Intensive Course
CIS 44095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Offered on a semester basis with different Computer Information Systems topics and different faculty involved each time the course if offered.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.250 overall GPA; and junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44151 INNOVATING WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 54151) Students, in teams, learn how to build agile and fast prototypes using “low-code, no-code” programming, artificial intelligence, Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Power Automate to digitally convert and create digital-first workflows and AI-based solutions with emphasis on requirements engineering and feasibility planning.
Prerequisite: CIS 34054.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44292 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Learning by experience and practice in an IT related company. The course exposes students to the various areas and activities related to the information systems profession in a cooperating organization.
Prerequisite: Minimum C+ grade in CIS 24053; and minimum 2.250 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
CIS 44293 WORKSHOP IN PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for Credit) Supervised workshop designed to help students pass at least one VMware, Microsoft or other vendors’ professional certification credentials. The student chooses the exam to take, with the course providing a supported self-study opportunity to prepare for the exam.
Prerequisite: Minimum C+ grade in CIS 24053; and minimum 2.250 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 44295 SPECIAL TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 54295) (Repeatable for credit) Special topics course on the newest advances in information systems and how they support business activities. New and emerging topics in information systems are presented experimentally, with the content of the course changing from one offering to another.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 54008 MANAGING AGILE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 44008) Drawn on the modern foundations of software development, this course will offer an overview and hands-on experience of the agile methodologies and techniques (e.g., Scrum, extreme programming) to support the agile implementation of digital transformation projects/strategies in organizations.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; or special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 54010 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 44010) Course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and development of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI (GenAI) technologies, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and their applications in business scenarios and potential impacts on society. Specifically, the course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical understanding of how business and IT analysts, managers, and executives can utilize GenAI tools to drive operational efficiency, strategic decision-making, and fraud analysis. This course focuses on GenAI integration, implementation, and deployment in organizations. Practical demonstrations using relevant Gen-AI tools will be specifically covered.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 54041 MANAGING CYBERSECURITY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 44041) Course explores digital technologies and business issues related to cybersecurity management. It offers the foundations to understand the cybersecurity threats and privacy risks embedded in the implementation of emerging digital technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, smart devices, collaborative tools) and the execution of digital transformation projects/strategies. The course will also facilitate the development of technological skills to design, implement, and evaluate cybersecurity policies in organizations. The course offers certification opportunities.
Prerequisite: Admission to MBA or MSBA program; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 54046 HOW TO LEAD AND MANAGE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 3 Credit Hours
Course will cover some of the latest trends and future predictions for business value creation from digital technology investments in companies. This course has two key objectives. First, it will provide students with the theoretical foundations and techie-savvy managerial skills to create business value from their digital technology investments. Second, it will examine the digital technology selection, usage, exploitation and growth for different purposes (e.g., transformation, innovation, and getting a competitive advantage). The course offers certification opportunities.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 54151 INNOVATING WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 44151) Students, in teams, will learn how to build agile and fast prototypes using “low-code, no-code” programming, artificial intelligence, Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Power Automate to digitally convert and create digital-first workflows and AI-based solutions with emphasis on requirements engineering and feasibility planning.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 54295 SPECIAL TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with CIS 44295) (Repeatable for credit) Special topics course on newest advances in information systems and how they support business activities. New and emerging topics in information systems are presented experimentally, with the content of the course changing from one offering to the another.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 64042 GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed for anyone dealing with technology in a globalized economy. Technology is pervasive in today’s globalized world. Given that technology is central to every business operation, learning to manage technology in a global context is crucial. This course uses technology management as the central cog that impacts multiple business and social facets, including digital transformation, cybersecurity, international operations, sustainability, marketing, finance, culture, human capital and the political economy.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 74042 GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY 3 Credit Hours
Focus is on the strategic issues around how a firm should manage its technology in a global market. Strategic issues include understanding the technological and competitive landscape, innovations, competitive advantages in the high-tech marketplace, outsourcing and information ethics. The core emphasis in on integrated decision-making in the age of globalization.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 84008 THEORY DEVELOPMENT IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH 3 Credit Hours
Course offers the core foundations for theorizing in Information Systems research and provides the platform to develop world-class scientific skills to identify a relevant business and research problem to formulate compelling research questions. Students will learn the key ingredients of a theory and the approaches to building a theory. They will also understand the distinctions between variance and process models and how to build multilevel theories and use multidimensional constructs. They will assimilate the ingredients of a theory including constructs, measures, functional forms of relationships, assumptions and boundary conditions. Students will also discover how to leverage context and time in theory development in Information Systems research. While this course can be useful for doctoral students from other Business Administration or Social Sciences disciplines.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 84009 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how AI technologies are transforming the landscape of cybersecurity, posing new challenges and opportunities for organizations. Students engage with a range of topics, from the fundamentals of AI and machine learning to advanced cybersecurity strategies, ethical considerations and policy development. Course emphasizes critical thinking and research skills, enabling students to analyze complex scenarios. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students learn how AI algorithms can be employed for threat detection, risk management and response automation. They also examine the vulnerabilities and ethical concerns AI introduces into cybersecurity, such as biases in AI algorithms and the potential for AI-driven cyber attacks. Course prepares students to conduct and publish high-quality research in AI and cybersecurity management. It aims to cultivate a new generation of scholars and practitioners who can navigate and shape the future of cybersecurity in an AI-driven world.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 84083 THE BRIGHT AND DARK SIDES OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3 Credit Hours
Course meticulously explores the dual facets of the bright and dark sides of digital technologies. Covering a wide array of emerging technologies (Internet of Things), ethical considerations (data privacy, algorithmic bias) and theoretical frameworks (digital responsibility and socio-technical systems). Students will gain a profound understanding of the forefront of IS research. Course will also explore the various bright (digital responsibility, inclusion, accessibility) and dark sides (technostress, digital addiction, online harassment) of digital technologies at both individual (employees, individuals, customers) and organizational levels, with a primary focus on the individual.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 84084 BUSINESS VALUE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 3 Credit Hours
Doctoral seminar is to investigate behavioral and managerial issues in the field of information systems-based digital transformation. The substantive domain of this digital transformation will emphasize what social scientists investigate with the organization as the unit of analysis. Course offers an in-depth exploration into the intersection of digital technology, strategic management and economic theory within these industries. It will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how digital transformation drives value creation, influences competitive advantage and redefines business models in high-technology sectors. Students will gain a nuanced perspective on the transformative power of digital technologies. Students will explore the basis of strategy, deployment and competition in both legacy industries and high-technology industries and be introduced to conceptual frameworks based on cutting-edge research in economics and strategy. Students will learn how to develop and apply such frameworks in their research.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
CIS 84095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Variable content of relevance to IS research. Exact topics will be announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Colloquium, Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Department of Management
Business Administration Interdisciplinary (BUS)
BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3 Credit Hours
(Equivalent to BMRT 11000) An introduction to the basic areas of business with an integrated perspective on how the various areas work together. Technological competencies and communicative skills will be developed. Team building opportunities will be announced. This course is open to any major. This course should be taken sometime during student's first 30 semester hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 10195 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics course that will be offered on a semester basis with different topics and different faculty.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
BUS 20192 INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Preparation of research report concurrent with on-the-job experience with cooperating business or other organization.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
BUS 20195 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics course that will be offered on a semester basis with different topics and different faculty.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
BUS 20293 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN BUSINESS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Variable topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an application of professional skills required in the workplace. Specifically, students are exposed to research and analysis methods that drive evidence-based conclusions; preparation and delivery of business proposals and reports; face-to-face and virtual team-building and team interaction; professionalism in job-seeking and networking techniques; etiquette involved in various messaging technologies; ethical decision making as well as other general business acumen, leadership, negotiation, critical thinking, time and self-management, conflict resolution, providing and receiving constructive feedback, etiquette appropriate attire.
Prerequisite: BUS 10123 and COMM 15000 and UC 10162; and ENG 11011 or HONR 10197.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 30189 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
This is a two to three week course at an international site that explores business in emerging markets across a full range of functions such as marketing, finance, investment and business strategies.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and ECON 22061; and special approval from instructor.
Schedule Type: International Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
BUS 30195 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics course that will be offered on a semester basis with different topics and different faculty.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
BUS 30234 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 Credit Hours
Learn how international business is affected by the forces of globalization: opportunities, threats and challenges that ensue from hypercompetition and the institutional checks and balances necessary to prevent complexity deteriorating into chaos.
Prerequisite: MGMT 24163.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 40192 INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Preparation of research report concurrent with on-the-job experience with cooperating business or other organization.
Prerequisite: Permission.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
BUS 40195 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics course that will be offered on a semester basis with different topics and different faculty.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
BUS 60092 MBA INTERNSHIP 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical experience with a commercial or non-profit organization under the guidance of a member of the graduate faculty. Periodic progress reports are required with a graduate level quality paper and possible presentation at the end of the course. Students should have a minimum cumulative GPA 3.000 and completed 12 hours in the MBA program.
Prerequisite: Minimum overall 3.000 GPA; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 11 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 60095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)In-depth exposure to selected topics in business administration. Topics will vary depending on instructor and topic of current interest.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 60096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION 2-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) For M.B.A, M.S. or M.A. candidates who have completed a minimum 12 hours of work of superior quality with permission of the director graduate school of management.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 2-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 60098 RESEARCH 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research or individual investigation for master's level graduate students. Credits earned may be applied toward meeting degree requirements if the department approves.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 1-15 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 67093 WORKSHOP IN ADVANCED BUSINESS TOPICS 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Designed for those MBA Graduates who want advanced education in selected areas of business. A variety of topics could be addressed in this workshop. The topics may include business technology, innovation in business, advanced leadership and a variety of other areas of interest.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-S/U
BUS 70095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) In-depth exposure to selected topics in business administration. Topics will vary depending on instructor and topic of current interest.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 70198 RESEARCH 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research or individual investigation for doctoral level students, or master's students with at least 34 hours of graduate coursework.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 1-15 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
BUS 71094 COLLEGE TEACHING 1-2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Training, supervision and evaluation in college level instruction. Maximum of 2 hours applicable toward degree.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-2 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
BUS 80050 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
Students will become familiar with a variety of research design options that would enable them to test a conceptual model, including survey, experimental and quasi-experimental designs. Students will understand how to choose an appropriate design for their research question and to make informed decisions related to sampling, measure selection, use and study procedures.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 80052 REGRESSION ANALYSIS 3 Credit Hours
Statistical models for regression are widely used in fields of business. Use of these models requires a fundamental understanding of both the theory and their practical applications to problems. This course balances theory and application and provides several opportunities for application to practical problems.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 80054 ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of variance models are used to analyze the data generated from experimental designs. Use of these models requires a fundamental understanding of experimental design and how it translates to statistical analysis of simple and interaction effects. This course bridges the link from experimental design to statistical analysis.
Prerequisite: BUS 80050; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 80056 STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING 3 Credit Hours
Course provides students with a solid foundation in covariance-based structural equation modeling techniques, and also introduce them to component-based structural equation modeling. Course has a brief review of relevant concepts from the linear regression and multivariate analysis courses and covers structural equation modeling topics such as model specification, identification, estimation, fit and testing of both measurement and structural models. Time is devoted to understanding formative vs. reflective measurement, higher order constructs, mediation and moderation, multi-group analysis and assessing common method bias.
Prerequisite: BUS 80052 or ECON 72054; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 80091 DOCTORAL SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) A continuing seminar for all students in a Ph.D. program which cuts across all areas of functional specialization.
Prerequisite: Admission to a PhD program.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 80095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) In-depth exposure to selected topics in business administration. Topics will vary depending on instructor and topic of current interest.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 80098 RESEARCH 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research or individual investigation for doctoral students who have not yet passed their candidacy examination. Usually research applied toward dissertation.
Prerequisite: PhD standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
BUS 80199 DISSERTATION I 15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Doctoral dissertation for which registration in at least two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun and continuing until the completion of 30 hours.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Contact Hours: 15 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
BUS 80299 DISSERTATION II 15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: BUS 80199; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Contact Hours: 15 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Human Resource Management (HRM)
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the importance of the management of human resources for any organization, its employees, customers, shareholders, and the community where it is located. The topic helps students understand the important issues that derive from managing people at work and the changing environment organizations face. Students will learn the integral role human resources management plays to the success or failure of an organization. Both practical and theoretical perspectives are presented.
Prerequisite: MGMT 24163 or BMRT 11009; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 34189 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
Guided introduction to applied Human Resource Management in another culture by examining opportunities and challenges. Via select company tours, tour of historical sites and meetings with management from local companies as well as U.S. companies doing business in foreign countries, students will be exposed to the current HR functions and practices in a foreign country, such as selecting and managing a workforce, compliance with the employment laws, employee training and development, expatriation repatriation, performance management, and compensation issues.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180 with a minimum C grade; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and sophomore standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: International Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
HRM 44091 SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HRM 54091) In-depth readings, discussion projects and presentations in a specialized area of human resource management.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 44183 DEVELOPING AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 54183) Course focus is quality training design, based upon theory and empirical research. Implications for practice and current challenges in employee training and development are also highlighted.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180 with a minimum C grade; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 44185 STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 54185) Staffing, development of systems to select, place, promote and retain employees to enhance organizational effectiveness and maintain legal compliance are core HRM activities in organizations. This course provides students with an understanding of the technical components of selection, including how to determine which applicant characteristics should be examined, what procedures should be used to gather information and how that information should be combined to identify qualified job applicants. In addition, this course focuses on promotion and retention of employees.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180 with a minimum C grade; and a minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 44195 ADVANCED TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Advanced topics course that are offered on a yearly basis. Topics can span the full range of Human Resource functions.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 44445 GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 54445) The course examines the impact of internationalization and cross-cultural challenges on organizations, the factors involved in selecting and managing an international workforce, the evaluation of employee relations and employment law, and address issues such as employee training and development, expatriation-repatriation, performance management, and compensation issues, all from the perspective of managing an international organization.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180 with a minimum C grade; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and student must be enrolled in the human resource management major or minor; and senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
HRM 44492 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Learning by experience by performing activities related to the Human Resource Management profession in a cooperating organization.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180 with a minimum C grade; and a minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and must be enrolled in the human resource management major or minor.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 14 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
HRM 44495 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Offered on a semester basis with different human resource management topics and different faculty involved each time the course if offered.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 44499 HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
This course bridges between Human Resource Management coursework and the world of HRM practice. The course will provide a variety of learning experiences to help students gain knowledge and practical experience to prepare them to embark on careers in the HRM profession. Upon completion of this course, students should have much to discuss in a job interview and a useful entry on their resumes.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180 minimum C grade; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and student must be enrolled in the human resource management minor or major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
HRM 44660 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 54660) The course provides overview of the performance management process, examines various approaches to performance management and discusses sources of performance management information. Also considers the nature of the compensation systems and pay system mechanics, as well as methods for recognizing employee contributions through compensation.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180 with a minimum C grade; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 44763 HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS AND ERP SYSTEMS 3 Credit Hours
The course examines the use of HR data, metrics, analytics and ERP systems to guide human resource management decision making and support the strategic goals of the organization. The course introduces students to the characteristics of high quality data, introduce common analysis techniques, data interpretation and visualization and report assessment. Through lecture, readings, and problem solving exercises using enterprise resource planning systems (SAP and Oracle), students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assess various human resource management initiatives and formulate solutions to common human-resource-related problems.
Prerequisite: HRM 34180 with a minimum C grade; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 54091 SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for Credit) (Slashed with HRM 44091) In-depth readings, discussion projects and presentations in a specialized area of human resource management.
Prerequisite: Business administration major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 54183 DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 44183) Course focus is quality training design, based upon theory and empirical research. Implications for practice and current challenges in employee training and development are also highlighted.
Prerequisite: Business administration major within the master of business administration degree; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 54185 STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 44185) Staffing, development of systems to select, place, promote, and retain employees to enhance organizational effectiveness and maintain legal compliance are core HRM activities in organizations. This course will provide students with an understanding of the technical components of selection, including how to determine which applicant characteristics should be examined, what procedures should be used to gather information, and how that information should be combined to identify qualified job applicants. In addition, this course focuses on promotion and retention of employees.
Prerequisite: Business administration major within the master of business administration degree.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 54445 GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 44445) The course examines the impact of internationalization and cross-cultural challenges on organizations, the factors involved in selecting and managing an international workforce, the evaluation of employee relations and employment law, and address issues such as employee training and development, expatriation repatriation, performance management, and compensation issues, all from the perspective of managing an international organization.
Prerequisite: Business administration major within the master of business administration degree; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 54660 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 44660) The course provides overview of the performance management process, examines various approaches to performance management, and discusses sources of performance management information. Also considers the nature of the compensation systems and pay system mechanics, as well as methods for recognizing employee contributions through compensation.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 64263 EMPLOYEE SELECTION AND APPRAISAL 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 74263) This course will focus primarily on issues associated with the person/job matching process in modern organizations related to the selection and appraisal of employees.
Prerequisite: HRM 64271; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 64271 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
This course explores the management of a firm's human resources from practical and theoretical perspectives of managing people at work. How high performance work practices (HPWPs) help businesses to motivate their employees for strategic competitive advantage is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 64399 APPLIED TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Devoted to intensive investigation of selected topics in human resource management. Students undertake three research projects: (1) quality metrics of selection procedures; (2) use of structured interviews in selection with a focus on the legal defensibility of employment interviews; and (3) use of artificial intelligence in employment interviews.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 74263 EMPLOYEE SELECTION AND APPRAISAL 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HRM 64263) This course will focus primarily on issues associated with the person/job matching process in modern organizations related to the selection and appraisal of employees.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 84108 ACQUIRING HUMAN RESOURCES 3 Credit Hours
Course focuses on research theories, methods, and issues in acquiring Human Resources, including employment law, job and work analysis, recruiting, and selection. The course involves critical review and evaluation of existing work and potential avenues for future research. Through reading assignments and a research paper, students should gain an appreciation for the existing state of research and begin to articulate major issues and challenges facing this field.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 84191 SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Variable content of relevance to Human Research Management research. Exact topics will be announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 84261 STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Provides a first graduate-level introduction to the fundamental concepts of HRM/OB and strategic decision-making.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HRM 84263 OPTIMIZING HUMAN RESOURCES 3 Credit Hours
Students learn areas of human resources management that include training and development, performance management, compensation and retention or turnover.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Management (MGMT)
HTM 53030 FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HEM 43030)(Cross-listed with NUTR 43030 and NUTR 53030) Food service systems management, including systems theory; menu planning and evaluation; procurement; food production systems; sustainability; layout and design basics. Management concepts in non-commercial food service, including financial control, marketing, quality, management, leadership and human resources.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 55047 GLOBAL ISSUES OF TOURISM TRADE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with RPTM 45047) An examination of international and intercultural changes due to travel and tourism, particularly in economic, social and environmental areas. The studies include theories and cases and form the basis upon which a sustainable tourism policy is developed. The goal of the course is to prepare students for a leadership role in tourism policy making. The course has an emphasis on reading and discussion.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 56000 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATIONAL TRAVEL 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with RPTM 46000) Investigation of travel and tourism development using an interdisciplinary social science approach.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 61092 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised professional experience in the hospitality and/or tourism industry, including operations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, resorts, theme parks and casinos. Minimum of 405 hours in the field.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 27 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HTM 61098 RESEARCH IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research for master's-level graduate students. Credit earned may be applied toward meeting degree requirements if school approves.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 1-15 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 61099 MASTERS PROJECT IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Completion and successful defense of master's project. Master's project students must register for a total of 6 credit hours, 2-6 in a single semester; distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HTM 61199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students register for a total of 6 credit hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HTM 61299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis II students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: HTM 61199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HTM 63022 CURRENT ISSUES IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Current research and management issues in hospitality operations are explored through the peer-reviewed and professional literature. Management or revenue topics with implications for hospitality managers are included.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63024 MANAGEMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES 3 Credit Hours
Management issues in healthcare, food and nutrition services, child nutrition programs and other noncommercial food services will be examined. The impact of quality standards, public policy and current societal trends upon management of noncommercial operations will be studied.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63025 HOSPITALITY MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Application of marketing principles, practices and theories relevant to hospitality organizations. Internet marketing in hospitality. Case studies drawn from the hospitality industry are incorporated.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63027 HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Application of human resource management principles, practices, theories and legal issues relevant to hospitality organizations. Hospitality management focused case studies and current controversies are incorporated.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63029 HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL POLICY 3 Credit Hours
Developing financial analysis skills and decision making capabilities for short-and long-term financial management problems in the unique setting of service industries with a specific focus on hospitality organizations, restaurants, clubs and resorts, through case analysis.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63035 HOSPITALITY SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Tourism and hospitality are service industries. A significant element in these industries is management of the service encounters, which is the focus this course. In order to provide a comprehensive, inter- and multi-disciplinary view, the course is constructed in three modules. The first module presents the characteristics and dynamics of the service encounter. The second module focuses on successful service encounters (service quality) and its outcome (customer satisfaction). The third module presents the dynamics of service failure and service recovery. The three modules provide an opportunity for students to understand the dynamics of the service encounter, to manage service quality and to learn how to identify service failure and plan for service recovery.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63040 STRATEGIC HOTEL MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
The hotel manager's role as a strategic thinker is emphasized. Techniques such as co-alignment model, brand strategy, competitor analysis, market research, risk management and finance options are used to develop strategic plans in hotels.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63043 HOSPITALITY MEETINGS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Exploration of the unique issues associated with managing hospitality meeting and event planning. Emphasis on management of social association and corporate events, weddings, reunions, award banquets, receptions and annual meetings held in hospitality venues requiring food and beverage and/or lodging.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63091 RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Presentation and discussion of research and projects by students and faculty. 1 credit hour to be applied toward degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: SPAD 63098 or SPAD 63199 or SPAD 63299 or HTM 61098 or HTM 61199 or HTM 61299.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Specialized offering of a major topic within hospitality management.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 64099 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE 3 Credit Hours
This capstone course provides a comprehensive view of the business setting of hospitality and tourism organizations. The course includes a review of the competitive business environments, competitive advantage, above-average performance and competitive strategies as they pertain to hospitality and tourism management. The course will highlight current strategic issues in hospitality and tourism management referring to the most recent literature (practitioners’ literature and academic journals). The course concludes with a capstone group case analysis of a business problem in hospitality and, or tourism.
Prerequisite: HTM 56000 or HTM 53025; and BA 64005 or RMS 65510; and HTM 63022, HTM 55047 and HTM 65041; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
HTM 65041 TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY REVIEW 3 Credit Hours
Reviews academic tourism and hospitality literature to provide students with a theoretical and empirical understanding of the tourism phenomenon. Issues include tourist motivations; the social, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism; tourism and development; and the impact of hospitality services on tourism.
Prerequisite: HTM 56000; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
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Entrepreneurship (ENTR)
SPAD 15000 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT ADMINISTRATION 3 Credit Hours
Course is designed to introduce students to the field of sport administration. Students are made aware of the career options available to them in the sport management profession. All course materials, assignments and class discussions emphasize both the understanding and application of key concepts across various aspects of the sport industry. Students also are introduced to the sport administration major curriculum and requirements. Recommend first course in the sport administration program sequences.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 25000 SPORT IN SOCIETY 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of how sport relates to the social relations and cultural values of United States society. The course is framed by a critical evaluative perspective, examining how social class, ethnicity, race and gender relations contour sport practices.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 25020 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION POLICY AND STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP 1 Credit Hour
Course is designed for the understanding of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its policies related to Division I college athletics. Students review current issues, NCAA compliance, media/social branding, name image and likeness (NIL) and other topics that directly impact student-athletes at the collegiate level.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 25092 PRACTICUM I IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A 105-hour (per credit) field experience in a sport administration setting.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 7-21 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 25192 PRACTICUM IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT I (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A cumulative 105-hour (per credit) on-campus seminar and field experience in a professional golf management setting.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 7-21 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 35021 GOVERNANCE IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Issues of governance in amateur and professional sports.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 35025 FACILITY MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Overview of planning, staffing, marketing and managing sport facilities and complexes. The primary emphasis in this course is on management, personnel and operations issues.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 35065 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Historical and philosophical foundations of sport and physical education; a study of factors influencing pedagogical, curricular and evaluation decisions in sport and physical education programs today.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
SPAD 35092 PRACTICUM II IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A 105-hour (per credit) field experience in a sport management setting.
Prerequisite: SPAD 25092.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 7-21 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 35192 PRACTICUM IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT II (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A cumulative 105-hour (per credit) on-campus seminar and field experience in a professional golf management setting.
Prerequisite: SPAD 25192; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 7-21 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 43018 ETHICS IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 53018 and SPAD 73018) Examination of selected situations in sport from an ethical reasoning perspective. Students undertake a problem-oriented case study approach that is based upon contemporary moral issues and moral theory.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45020 ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Leadership is crucial in the sport industry. This course presents a wide array topics pertinent to leadership and administration in sport that will give students a better understanding of how to lead, serve and motivate the various constituent groups within the sport industry.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45022 EVENT PLANNING AND PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55022) Students learn the proper planning process that all sport events undergo. Students apply these concepts in actual events that they develop and hold.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45023 SPORT MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
The course, which is designed around market planning, examines how to formulate market ideas, incorporate market research, select segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies, implement sales and promotion strategies and assess control procedures within the sport and entertainment industry.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45024 SPORT IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55024) Students critically analyze how sport relates to general features of globalization and provide insight into the connection between global and local politics (including ethnic, religious, gender, environmental and sociospatial politics). The underlying assumption is that sport is part of a growing network of global inter-dependencies that bind human beings together.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45026 SPORT AND THE MEDIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55026) Course offers an introduction to current scholarship and issues concerning sport and the media, including critical analysis of media representations with attention to gender, race, sexuality and disability; an examination of the structure of sports journalism and production; and an analysis of the role of mediated sport in culture more generally. The roles of institutions, producers, texts and audiences and their relationships to each other are examined.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45027 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PROMOTION IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Issues in public relations and promotion of sport such as advertising, crisis management, sales promotion and atmospherics.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45029 HISTORY AND CURRENT ISSUES IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55029) Examination of the historical development of athletics within American institutions of higher learning, with an emphasis upon concepts and ideals that underlie the developments and the major problems affecting contemporary intercollegiate athletics.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45030 SPORT ENTERPRISE (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
This is a capstone course for sport administration majors. The course is designed around business planning for sport. Students examine how to formulate business ideas, select a legal form of organization, locate financing sources, assess the market, develop a human resource management system and establish budget control.
Prerequisite: Senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
SPAD 45031 SPORT TOURISM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55031) Course incorporates both theoretical learning of travel for sports as a global phenomenon and application of such knowledge in hosting a sporting event with travel as the focus. The experiential, cultural and economic aspects of sport tourism are examined. Students demonstrate their ability to prepare a sport tourism plan upon the completion of the course.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45032 SALES MANAGEMENT IN SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55032) Students are introduced to the area of sales-force management in sport and entertainment. Historical, theoretical and conceptual frameworks are examined thoroughly, as well as functions, activities and skills of the professional salesperson in the age of information and technology.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45034 ESPORT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55034) Students learn about the esport industry, its consumer and constituents. Students investigate the steps and components necessary to manage esport teams and esport events.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45035 SPORTS WAGERING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55035) Course investigates the sports wagering industry. Students learn about the different forms of wagering, the statutes and cases impacting sports wagering, as well as impact on society of increased access to sports wagering.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45050 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55050 and SPAD 75050) Psychological, social and developmental factors of participation and behavior in sport exercise and recreational activities. Theoretical and applied perspectives addressed.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45091 SEMINAR FOR INTERNSHIP PREPARATION 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) This course prepares the students for the internship experience in sport administration. Students must successfully complete this course prior to registering for internship.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and senior standing and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45092 INTERNSHIP IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (ELR) 3-12 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised full-time experience providing knowledge of overall agency operation in approved sport management setting. 50 contact hours per credit hour.
Prerequisite: SPAD 35092 and SPAD 45091; minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 10-40 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 45096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Individual investigation in sport administration. Faculty approval is required.
Prerequisite: Sport Administration major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3.6-10.8 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPAD 45192 INTERNSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT (ELR) 2-12 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Supervised full-time experience providing knowledge of overall agency operation in approved sport administration, professional golf management setting. 100 contact hours per credit hour with seminar interactive requirements.
Prerequisite: SPAD 25192; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6.66-40 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 46028 SPORT IN FILM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 56028) Critically evaluates the role of sport in film as it relates to a variety of issues in society.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 46080 LEGAL ISSUES IN SPORT AND RECREATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 56080) A discussion of legal issues as they apply to the sport and recreation industries.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 46095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics in sport administration.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 53018 ETHICS IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 43018 and SPAD 73018) Examination of selected situations in sport from an ethical reasoning perspective. Students undertake a problem-oriented case study approach that is based upon contemporary moral issues and moral theory.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55022 EVENT PLANNING AND PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45022) Students learn the proper planning process that all sport events undergo. Students apply these concepts in actual events that they develop and hold.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55024 SPORT IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45024) Students critically analyze how sport relates to general features of globalization and provide insight into the connection between global and local politics (including ethnic, religious, gender, environmental and sociospatial politics). The underlying assumption is that sport is part of a growing network of global inter-dependencies that bind human beings together.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55026 SPORT AND THE MEDIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45026) Course offers an introduction to current scholarship and issues concerning sport and the media, including critical analysis of media representations with attention to gender, race, sexuality and disability; an examination of the structure of sports journalism and production; and an analysis of the role of mediated sport in culture more generally. The roles of institutions, producers, texts and audiences and their relationships to each other are examined.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55029 HISTORY AND CURRENT ISSUES IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45029) Examination of the historical development of athletics within American institutions of higher learning, with an emphasis upon concepts and ideals that underlie the developments and the major problems affecting contemporary intercollegiate athletics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55031 SPORT TOURISM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45031) Course incorporates both theoretical learning of travel for sports as a global phenomenon and application of such knowledge in hosting a sporting event with travel as the focus. The experiential, cultural and economic aspects of sport tourism are examined. Students demonstrate their ability to prepare a sport tourism plan upon the completion of the course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55032 SALES MANAGEMENT IN SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45032) Students are introduced to the area of sales-force management in sport and entertainment. Historical, theoretical and conceptual frameworks are examined thoroughly, as well as functions, activities and skills of the professional salesperson in the age of information and technology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55034 ESPORT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45034) Students learn about the esport industry, its consumer and constituents. Students investigate the steps and components necessary to manage esport teams and esport events.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55035 SPORTS WAGERING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45035) Course investigates the sports wagering industry. Students learn about the different forms of wagering, the statutes and cases impacting sports wagering, as well as impact on society of increased access to sports wagering.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55050 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45050 and SPAD 75050) Psychological, social and developmental factors of participation and behavior in sport exercise and recreational activities. Theoretical and applied perspectives addressed.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 56028 SPORT IN FILM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 46028) Critically evaluates the role of sport in film as it relates to a variety of issues in society.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 56080 LEGAL ISSUES IN SPORT AND RECREATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 46080) A discussion of legal issues as they apply to the sport and recreation industries.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 60020 HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an understanding of various aspects of training, coaching, and best practices in working with athletes in a high-performance environment along with an emphasis on the social-psychological factors related to the successful performance of elite level athletes and teams.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 60221 EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to examine the science and practice of exercise psychology from both a theoretical and applied perspective. Students are engaged in a comprehensive inquiry into behaviors and lifestyles that influence physical and mental health from physical activity, exercise and psychological lenses. Students explore topics such as stress, anxiety, cognitive functioning, mood, body image, personality, emotion and childhood inactivity/obesity as they relate to exercise behaviors and contexts. Students gain a general understanding of issues in exercise psychology related to theory, practice and research. In addition, students develop practical skills to promote exercise adherence and create an exercise intervention program.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 63091 RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Slashed with SPAD 73091) Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPAD 63093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Topics vary in sport administration.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPAD 63096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study completed under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and school director required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3.6-10.8 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPAD 63098 RESEARCH 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research carried out by the student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3.6-21.6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPAD 63195 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Selected and varied topics of relevance in sport administration.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 63199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Highly-individualized investigative study resulting in developing and writing a scholarly, comprehensive paper. Thesis students must register for a total of 6 credit hours, 2 to 6 credit hours in a semester distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 7.2-21.6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPAD 63299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Highly-individualized investigative study resulting in developing and writing a scholarly, comprehensive paper. Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: SPAD 63199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 7.2 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPAD 65006 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 75006) A comprehensive examination of current topics impacting administrations of professional and amateur sport programs from the local to international level.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65007 PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
This course encompasses the most current developments in the field of psychology with a strong foundation of the principles of human behavior in the sport and movement sciences. It incorporates sound practical theory with a focus on the application of that knowledge to be readily used by students in a range of sport and movement science careers; such as athletic training, coaching, sport management, consulting, physical education teachers and related areas with the goal to improve the sport performance and experience for all.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65008 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 75008) Sociological analysis of sport from a theoretical and empirical perspective.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65021 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS PROGRAMS 3 Credit Hours
A study of the pragmatic understanding necessary in the organization and management of a sports program at the high school, college or professional level.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65033 SPORT LAW 3 Credit Hours
Course provides students with a basic understanding of tort, contract and constitutional law in relation to sport.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65034 CONTEMPORARY SPORT LAW 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 75034) Legal principles of antitrust law, injunctions, labor law and agency in sport, with a focus on professional sports.
Prerequisite: SPAD 65033; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65036 SPORT IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3 Credit Hours
Identification of contemporary problems and issues in collegiate sport, their history and the role of sport in colleges and universities now and in the future.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65037 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION COMPLIANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 3 Credit Hours
Course introduces students to basic NCAA compliance principles and the NCAA rules that affect the administration of a college athletic department. This course offers an understanding of the structure and function of a Division I compliance operation and explores compliance at the Divisions II and III levels. The governing principles of institutional control and ethical conduct are explored from a compliance perspective.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65038 SPORT PROMOTION AND FUNDRAISING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 75038) Analysis of contemporary sports promotions strategies, as well as promotion of fundraising tactics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65039 FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Review of basic accounting, sources and uses of funds, capital budgeting, leasing and investments as they apply in a sports context. Students are introduced to financial software used in the sport industry.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65040 SPORT ECONOMICS 3 Credit Hours
Course provides students with key economic theories and principles as applied to the sport industry.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65042 LEADERSHIP OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Study of theoretical and applied constructs foundational to the leadership behavior applied to sport.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65045 SPORT MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Students develops an understanding of strategic marketing concepts and principles as they apply to the context of sport and entertainment. Students examine a variety of topics related to the marketing mix, consumer/fan behavior and research methodology. They also explore sport, entertainment and business organization relationships.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65046 FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of management competencies necessary to operate sport facilities. Conceptual and technical aspects of planning and design are introduced.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65048 INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORT ADMINISTRATION 3 Credit Hours
Students focus on developing an understanding of how these programs work and what role they play in various recreational environments. Course emphasizes decision-making techniques and communication skills leading to effective planning, organizing and managing a recreational sports-related service or product.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65092 INTERNSHIP IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 2-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Field experience involving supervised contact with sport administrators. Students work as an understudy with these administrators in all phases of their positions. 100 contact hours per credit hour with seminar interactive requirements
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 13-27 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPAD 65300 MOTIVATION IN SPORT, PERFORMANCE AND MOVEMENT SETTINGS 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an in-depth and wide-ranging look at motivational theories and its application to sport, performance and physical activity. It combines the many theoretical concepts of the diverse frameworks and principles with a survey of motivational interventions performed in the sport domain. Students leave the class with a rigorous and comprehensive knowledge of constructs, cutting-edge research, effective interventions and future outlook of motivation in sport.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 68225 SPORT PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS 3 Credit Hours
This course combines the theoretical concepts of sport and performance psychology with applied skill development to enhance performance. Students will gain knowledge of psychological skills training, learn techniques and develop confidence in their skills to work with athletes and performers. The focus of this course in on both, educational psychological interventions for personal development as well as teaching athletes strategies to enhance mental skill. Learning will be done hands-on, via case studies or scenario-based activities. Through the course of this class this course, students will create and present their individual program for an athlete or performer. This course will include learning and understanding the APA/AASP ethics’ code to develop awareness of the boundaries of ethical conduct of the profession.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 73018 ETHICS IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 43018 and SPAD 53018) Examination of selected situations in sport from an ethical reasoning perspective. Students undertake a problem-oriented case study approach that is based upon contemporary moral issues and moral theory.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 73091 RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Slashed with SPAD 63091) Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPAD 75006 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 65006) A comprehensive examination of current topics impacting administrations of professional and amateur sport programs from the local to international level.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 75008 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 65008) Sociological analysis of sport from a theoretical and empirical perspective.
Prerequisite: SPAD 75006; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 75034 CONTEMPORARY SPORT LAW 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 65034) Legal principles of antitrust law, injunctions, labor law and agency in sport, with a focus on professional sports.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 75038 SPORT PROMOTION AND FUNDRAISING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 65038) Analysis of contemporary sports promotions strategies, as well as promotion of fundraising tactics.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 75050 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45050 and SPAD 55050) Psychological, social and developmental factors of participation and behavior in sport exercise and recreational activities. Theoretical and applied perspectives addressed.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Marketing (MKTG)
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
(Equivalent to BMRT 21050) An overview of the processes, activities and problems associated with the conception, planning and execution of the pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchange values in the market.
Prerequisite: ECON 22060.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Business
MKTG 35030 MARKETING APPLICATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Students learn and apply strategic and financial analysis skills to make real-world marketing decisions. Emphasis on marketing planning and core strategic decisions in marketing, including segmentation, targeting and positioning.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010 with a minimum C grade; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and marketing major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 35035 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR 3 Credit Hours
Focus is on the decision-making processes of the individual consumer and the psychological, sociological, cultural and economic factors that influence those choices. Understanding why consumers behave in the way that they do is the heart of the study of consumer behavior and informs the formulation of marketing strategy.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 35046 PROFESSIONAL SELLING 3 Credit Hours
Introduces students to effective communication, successful selling and persuasion techniques, building customer relationships, ethics, the buying and selling process and developing professional sales calls.
Prerequisite: BMRT 21050 or MKTG 25010 or MKTG 35035.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 35056 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Explore the various opportunities and risks that social media marketing holds for firms. During the course students learn about topics such as social media's effect on marketing, creating and managing brand presences on social media, creating and marketing a branded viral video and identifying online influencers.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and minimum GPA 2.000; and junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 35061 MARKETING ANALYTICS 3 Credit Hours
Course presents an overview of the process of conducting marketing analytics in a business organization. Broadly, this process encompasses distilling management questions into its causes and consequences, determining data requirements, assembling a data set amenable to analysis, model selection, analysis and the communication of analytics insights. Consequently, marketing analytics is discussed as a rich, data-driven process to visualize, predict and improve business outcomes and how to think about analysis and how to communicate its results are emphasized.
Prerequisite: MATH 10041 or BA 24056; and a marketing major or entrepreneurship major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45020 COMPETITIVE MARKET ANALYSIS 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on establishing and maintaining a competitive market position through product and pricing strategies driven by industry and competitive analysis. Students will participate in a marketing simulation where they will make marketing decisions and strive to compete effectively.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45023 CUSTOMER ANALYSIS 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the methods marketers use to analyze and understand their customers. Incorporates market segmentation and targeting, understanding consumer and buyer decision-making, and customer relationship management. Students will complete a segmentation plan for a client firm.
Prerequisite: BA 24056 and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45045 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with MKTG 55045) Increases students' understanding of advertising concepts as well as structure and functions of different "players" within the industry. Integrates marketing and advertising theory with application in advertising decision-making.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010 or BMRT 21050.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45047 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL SELLING 3 Credit Hours
Builds on the foundation established in MKTG 45046 by applying sales concepts, participating in live sales calls with Business Partner Company Sales Reps, spending highly focused time in role plays with immediate feedback from the instructors, interacting with guest speakers who are experts in sales and studying advanced sales and persuasion techniques. Experiential course that requires some flexibility with scheduling for the shadow experiences.
Prerequisite: MKTG 35046 or MKTG 45052 or ENTR 37045; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45048 COMPETITIVE SALES SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Develops competitive sales skills that transfer to a professional sales career while learning specific skills to compete in regional, national and international collegiate sales competitions. Experiential course that requires some flexibility with scheduling for the sales competitions and coaching sessions.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45049 SALES FORCE LEADERSHIP 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the strategic areas of contemporary sales force leadership. Emphasis on strategies, leadership skills and management techniques. Provides CRM training and forecasting techniques.
Prerequisite: ENTR 37045 or MKTG 35046.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45051 DIGITAL MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with MKTG 55051) Understand the important and current applications of digital marketing tools and concepts. This course covers concepts including customer relationship management, user experience, digital advertising and search engine optimization. Course explores why these are valuable tools and apply them to real-world examples.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and minimum GPA 2.000; and junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45052 SALES AND SALES MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the tactical side of sales management with emphasis on persuasive communication and understanding others’ perspectives to reach a “win-win” outcome. Incorporates sales management techniques including effective delegation, team-building and territory management. Students engage in role playing and simulated selling scenarios.
Prerequisite: MKTG 35046.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45053 MARKETING RESEARCH 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with MKTG 55053) Learn how to formulate research questions, design a study to identify customer needs, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors utilizing existing and new marketing data and analyze the data and communicate the results.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and MATH 10041 or BA 24056; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45060 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with MKTG 55060) Examination of international marketing in terms of global markets and trade. Emphasizes differences among markets caused by geography, politics, economics, culture, commercial policy and trade practices.
Prerequisite: BMRT 21050 or MKTG 25010 or MKTG 35035.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45082 SERVICES MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Provides an integrated understanding of what is required to develop and market a successful service to a chosen target market. Positioning of a service product can be achieved through the “4 Ps” tactics originally used for goods marketing in addition to three new Ps” for services, which include design of the delivery process, recruitment and training of people, and developing appropriate physical evidence. Readings, lectures, tests and experiential activities are used to develop and assess learning.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45084 MARKETING POLICIES AND STRATEGIES (ELR) (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Capstone course for marketing majors. Course deals with marketing policies and strategies with emphasis on managerial decision-making case approach.
Prerequisite: MKTG 35030 with a minimum C grade; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and marketing major; and senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, Writing Intensive Course
MKTG 45091 MARKETING SEMINAR 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Current topics in marketing. Certain sections of this variable topic seminar may require instructor special approval or have further prerequisites. See current schedule of classes.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010 or BMRT 21050 or MKTG 35035; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1-4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARKETING 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special Topics in Marketing permits the exploration of topics that are not covered, or not covered in as much depth, in scheduled courses. Credit hours depend on the scope of the project. Specific topics may need to request special approval to register for the course. Special approval may include items such as: minimum GPA, course prerequisites and instructor approval. The course schedule will contain the enrollment requirements for a specific special topics course.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN MARKETING 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent investigation of appropriate problem.
Prerequisite: Marketing major; and senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 45189 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN MARKETING (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
The student will gain firsthand exposure to international businesses and organizations generally relating to business and specifically relating to marketing. The course includes pre-trip orientation sessions, visits to international businesses and organizations, and opportunities for cultural activities.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and special approval.
Schedule Type: International Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
MKTG 45192 SALES INTERNSHIP (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for Credit) Supervised practical experience in sales with a business. An internship application and faculty approval are needed prior to registration for this course.
Prerequisite: MKTG 35046 or MKTG 45052 or ENTR 37045; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
MKTG 45292 MARKETING INTERNSHIP (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for Credit) Preparation of research report concurrent with on-the-job experience with cooperating business or other organization.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010 or BMRT 21050 or MKTG 35035; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
MKTG 55045 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with MKTG 45045) Increases students' understanding of advertising concepts as well as structure and functions of different "players" within the industry. Integrates marketing and advertising theory with application in advertising decision-making.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010 or BMRT 21050; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 55051 DIGITAL MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with MKTG 45051) Understand the important and current applications of digital marketing tools and concepts. This course covers concepts including customer relationship management, user experience, digital advertising and search engine optimization. Students explore why these are valuable tools and apply them to real-world examples.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and minimum GPA 2.000; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 55053 MARKETING RESEARCH 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with MKTG 45053) Learn how to formulate research questions, design a study to identify customer needs, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors utilizing existing and new marketing data and analyze the data and communicate the results.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and MATH 10041 or BA 24056; and minimum 2.000 overall GPA; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 55060 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with MKTG 45060) Examination of international marketing in terms of global markets and trade. Emphasizes differences among markets caused by geography, politics, economics, culture, commercial policy and trade practices.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 65051 MARKETING MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
Analysis of marketing management at a level appropriate to students with limited background in the subject. The course will include lectures, and will integrate a major experiential component (e.g., a marketing simulation, a client-based project, etc.). Services, global marketing, and legal and ethical issues will be integrated across topic areas.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 65054 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Course focuses on the types of marketing decisions facing the international marketing manager or vice president in the multinational firm.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 75050 MODERN ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and application of the key elements of both entrepreneurship (new business starts) and entrepreneurship in existing companies.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 85060 MARKETING STRATEGY 3 Credit Hours
Examines important topics in marketing management and strategy such as brand equity, competition, channel management, market orientation, product innovation, customer satisfaction and their impact on financial outcomes in the areas of business-to-consumer and business-to-business.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 85064 BUYER BEHAVIOR 3 Credit Hours
An analysis of extant and emerging theories, models and concepts of buyer consumer behavior and their development and testing.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 85066 MARKETING THEORY 3 Credit Hours
The central objective of the course is to develop the doctoral student's background in marketing theory, theory construction and the creation of marketing knowledge.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
MKTG 85074 CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of extant and emerging theories, models and concepts in Consumer Psychology. The course provides coverage of classic and current research related to cognitive and affective processing and their impact on marketing-related outcomes.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 85098 RESEARCH IN MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Designed to assist students in developing dissertation topics or to provide an opportunity to study material or topic not covered elsewhere in the program.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
MKTG 85191 SEMINAR IN MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course is designed to provide doctoral students with a broad exposure to a current and substantive topic area in marketing. This course will expose students to classic and new ideas, help them critically analyze these ideas, and provide them with the opportunity to relate these ideas to their own research interests.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Department of Sport, Hospitality and Event Management
Hospitality and Event Management (HEM)
HEM 13022 SANITATION AND SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare future hospitality managers to plan for and react to potentially dangerous situations that occur in the hospitality industry including food borne illness identification and prevention, safe alcohol service and management and CPR and First Aid administration. As part of the curriculum, students will train and become certified with the following regulatory authorities: ServSafe Manager/Ohio Level II food safety training, TIPs On Premise alcohol safety training and CPR/AED/1st Aid training.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service, ITAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 13023 FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on basic to intermediate culinary fundamentals in the commercial kitchen, as well as kitchen management practices and procedures.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.5 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 13024 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of the career possibilities and opportunities in the hospitality and food service industries, including the aptitudes, skills and knowledge needed to be successful. In a student’s career venture and search for job satisfaction, the most rewarding decisions come from being aware of all the available options and career paths. The hospitality industry is vast in scope and volume of business. It is a growing, dynamic and electrifying industry, which is examined initially through this introduction course.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 20040 THE BUSINESS OF EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
The course is designed as an introduction of the complex event management industry. The event planning cycle is the foundation for discovering the role of social life cycle events, non-profit and corporate events in our global economy.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 20160 SAFETY AND SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Students gain an understanding of the concepts related to risk management including duty of care, risk assessment, planning and evaluative of risk techniques used within the hospitality event management field. Focus will be on how to manage, reduce and transfer risks in order to provide a safe and secure environment for events.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 20201 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
This class is designed to provide students with key concepts and practical skills that they need to be effective foodservice managers. Emphasis is placed on the role of food and beverage in the hospitality industry, types of food and beverage, menu development and analysis, marketing, personnel management, supply chain management, corporate social responsibility.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 20250 ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of Fundamentals of Food Production. This course focuses on the integration of students’ prior culinary training, academic studies and experience in the field with high quality ingredients, advanced cooking techniques and contemporary food preparation and stylings. In building on fundamentals previously learned, the students will examine the details of cuisine including food science, regionality, history, seasoning and flavoring techniques, plating and presentation methods.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.5 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 21095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Discussion of a major discipline or subject within the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 23030 HOTEL OPERATIONS 3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the overall hotel operations. Students are introduced to the principles and practices of managerial functions relating to the operation of hotels and other accommodations.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 23212 INTRODUCTORY FOOD SCIENCE 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with NUTR 23012) Principles of food preparation and quality evaluation, with an emphasis on food science concepts, nutrition, food consumption trends and government regulation.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Health
HEM 23335 HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
A significant element in the service industry is managing customers’ experiences. In order to provide a comprehensive, inter- and multi-disciplinary view, the course will be constructed in three modules. The first module will present the characteristics and dynamics of the service encounter. The second module will focus on successful service encounters (service quality) and its outcome (customer experience). The third module will present the dynamics of service delivery process, including service failure and service recovery issues. The three modules of this course will provide an opportunity to understand the dynamics of the service encounter, to manage service quality and to learn how to better deliver service experience to customers.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 23336 CLUB MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to private club management and operations. Strategic planning, marketing, human resources, service excellence, legal issues and financial management are emphasized within the context of food and beverage, golf and recreation.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 23510 QUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION, SERVICE AND SAFETY 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with NUTR 23510) The application of management principles in quantity food production and service systems, including safety and sanitation; production forecasting and management; distribution; and service, commercial equipment and physical facilities. Introduction to inventory, recipe standardization and considerations of nutrition, quality and sustainability in quantity production.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23112.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 30110 FUNDRAISING AND PHILANTHROPIC EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
This course explores the role fundraising and philanthropy can play in the success of the non-profit and voluntary segments of the event and hospitality industry. The focus centers on sponsorship opportunities, grants, campaigns (capital and annual), planned giving and corporate partnerships and the intersection of events that support those components.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 30120 WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENT PROTOCOL 3 Credit Hours
The course provides an in-depth analysis of weddings and special event protocol. Coursework includes client detailing, site selection, contract negotiation, etiquette, budgeting, vendor relations, marketing, timeline development and public relations.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 30280 FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE 3 Credit Hours
This course provides students with skills in service techniques, effective merchandising, guest relations, customer service, restaurant operations and service of beer, wine and spirits. Students will gain knowledge about equipment and use of equipment related to several styles of service, proper dress and sanitation, organization and responsibilities within the dining room.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33020 LEGAL ISSUES IN THE HOSPITALITY AND EVENT INDUSTRY 3 Credit Hours
Overview and analysis of legal issues of concern to the hospitality operation. Topics include employment law, food and beverage liabilities, patron civil rights, local, state and federal regulations; and franchising.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13024 and MGMT 24163.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33050 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
Course prepares students for professional work experiences in hospitality management. Career development and professional workplace issues are addressed. Topics covered include etiquette, resume writing and interview techniques, along with workplace relationships, networking and ethical dilemmas in hospitality management. Students must have documentation of 400 work hours.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33129 CATERING AND BANQUET MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
The course includes an in-depth analysis of all components of the catering profession including management, legal aspects, getting started in business, catering contracts, menu planning, beverage service, catering equipment, catering logistics, personnel, marketing, pricing, sanitation and safety practices, purchasing, accessory services, accounting and control practices.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33140 CONVENTION SALES AND MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
From a sales and convention management perspective, the convention and meetings industry is examined. Students are introduced to all facets of the conventions and meetings industry.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 33145 BAKING AND PASTRY FUNDAMENTALS 3 Credit Hours
Building on the theoretical and practical foundations of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, this course will help students develop advanced skills and knowledge in the production and selection of quality handcrafted and purchased products. Scientific principles and experimental methods will be explored and addition emphasis will be placed on advanced decorating and finishing techniques, yeast breads, sweet doughs, cakes, tortes, chocolate work.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Culinary and Food Service
HEM 33270 GLOBAL CUISINE 3 Credit Hours
Prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate traditional, regional dishes of Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Emphasis will be placed on history, ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations, and techniques representative of the cuisines.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.5 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 37377 CASINO MANAGEMENT AND GAMING OPERATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the various aspects of the casino and gaming industry. Students study the structure of casino organizations, gain basic understanding of gaming operations and responsible gaming. Casino environments are experienced through on-site visitations. Funds for travel are the student's responsibility. All students must be legal age of 21 prior to on-site class visitations.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 41093 VARIABLE TOPIC WORKSHOP IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Workshop setting dealing with a topic or topics in hospitality and event management. Learning experiences are provided in a wide range of areas.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
HEM 41095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Discussion of a major topic within a specific field of hospitality and event management.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 41096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study in hospitality and event management.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43027 HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT: HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGIES (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Application of human resource management principles, practices, theories and legal issues relevant to hospitality organizations. Hospitality management focused case studies are incorporated.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and HRM 34180 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
HEM 43030 FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HTM 53030)(Cross-listed with NUTR 43030 and NUTR 53030) Food service systems management, including systems theory; menu planning and evaluation; procurement; food production systems; sustainability; layout and design basics. Management concepts in non-commercial food service, including financial control, marketing, quality, management, leadership and human resources.
Prerequisite: HEM 23212 or NUTR 23012; and HEM 23510 or NUTR 23510.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Health
HEM 43031 LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and planning for the layout and design of hospitality operations. Includes basic principles of design; space analysis; human factors; and equipment use, care, selection and layout for hospitality facilities based on the financial performance of the operation; codes and related regulations. An appreciation for cost effective engineering and architecture concerns pertaining to hospitality operations is developed.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024 and HEM 23030.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43092 PRACTICUM IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (ELR) 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised professional experience in the hospitality industry, including operations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, health care, theme parks and food distribution. Course assignments are included.
Prerequisite: HEM 13022 and HEM 13023 and HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and HEM 33050; and junior or senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6-36 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
HEM 43099 CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (ELR) 2 Credit Hours
This capstone course provides a comprehensive view of the business setting of hospitality and tourism organizations. The course includes a review of the competitive business environments, competitive advantage, above-average performance and competitive strategies as they pertain to hospitality and tourism management. The course will highlight current strategic issues in hospitality and tourism management referring to the most recent literature (practitioners’ literature and academic journals). The course concludes a capstone group case analysis of a business problem in hospitality management, food and beverage management or event management.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010; and senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
HEM 43143 HOSPITALITY MEETINGS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Exploration of the unique issues associated with managing hospitality meeting and event planning. Emphasis on management of association meetings, conventions and corporate events held in hospitality venues requiring food and beverage and/or lodging.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43226 FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
This course provides a comprehensive study of the cost control aspects of food and beverage operations that, when managed effectively, lead to profitability and ultimately success. Topics include purchasing, labor, beverage and food cost management (prime costs), budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, inventory control and the overall factors that lead to the financial success of a food and beverage service operation.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43231 FOOD, WINE AND BEVERAGE PAIRING 3 Credit Hours
Provides knowledge of the sensory relationship of food, wine, beer and other spirits and the important role this process has on hospitality operations. Topics include developing an understanding of wine, beer and food pairing as a hierarchical process. Menu development and cooking the food play an important role in this class; food is chosen first then paired with the appropriate beverage. Students must be 21 years old to enroll in the class.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43325 HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Application of marketing principles, practices and theories relevant to hospitality organizations. Case studies drawn from the hospitality industry are incorporated.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43329 HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL POLICY 3 Credit Hours
Developing financial analysis skills and decision-making capabilities for short- and long-term financial management problems in the unique setting of service industries with a specific focus on hospitality organizations, restaurants, clubs and resorts, through case analysis.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43377 REVENUE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to both the theory and the practice of revenue management. Through optimization techniques and data analytics, this class examines how hospitality firms manage resources and production capacity as well as make financial decisions in order to maximize performance and profitability.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and HEM 23030 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HEM 43388 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 3 Credit Hours
This course provides students both study and practice in the latest concepts related to leadership and organizational behavior in the field of hospitality and to examine the factors that contribute to an ever-changing business world.
Prerequisite: HEM 13024 and MGMT 24163 and MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM)
HTM 53030 FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HEM 43030)(Cross-listed with NUTR 43030 and NUTR 53030) Food service systems management, including systems theory; menu planning and evaluation; procurement; food production systems; sustainability; layout and design basics. Management concepts in non-commercial food service, including financial control, marketing, quality, management, leadership and human resources.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 55047 GLOBAL ISSUES OF TOURISM TRADE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with RPTM 45047) An examination of international and intercultural changes due to travel and tourism, particularly in economic, social and environmental areas. The studies include theories and cases and form the basis upon which a sustainable tourism policy is developed. The goal of the course is to prepare students for a leadership role in tourism policy making. The course has an emphasis on reading and discussion.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 56000 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATIONAL TRAVEL 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with RPTM 46000) Investigation of travel and tourism development using an interdisciplinary social science approach.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 61092 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised professional experience in the hospitality and/or tourism industry, including operations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, resorts, theme parks and casinos. Minimum of 405 hours in the field.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 27 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HTM 61098 RESEARCH IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research for master's-level graduate students. Credit earned may be applied toward meeting degree requirements if school approves.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 1-15 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 61099 MASTERS PROJECT IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Completion and successful defense of master's project. Master's project students must register for a total of 6 credit hours, 2-6 in a single semester; distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HTM 61199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students register for a total of 6 credit hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HTM 61299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis II students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: HTM 61199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HTM 63022 CURRENT ISSUES IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Current research and management issues in hospitality operations are explored through the peer-reviewed and professional literature. Management or revenue topics with implications for hospitality managers are included.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63024 MANAGEMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES 3 Credit Hours
Management issues in healthcare, food and nutrition services, child nutrition programs and other noncommercial food services will be examined. The impact of quality standards, public policy and current societal trends upon management of noncommercial operations will be studied.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63025 HOSPITALITY MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Application of marketing principles, practices and theories relevant to hospitality organizations. Internet marketing in hospitality. Case studies drawn from the hospitality industry are incorporated.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63027 HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Application of human resource management principles, practices, theories and legal issues relevant to hospitality organizations. Hospitality management focused case studies and current controversies are incorporated.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63029 HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL POLICY 3 Credit Hours
Developing financial analysis skills and decision making capabilities for short-and long-term financial management problems in the unique setting of service industries with a specific focus on hospitality organizations, restaurants, clubs and resorts, through case analysis.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63035 HOSPITALITY SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Tourism and hospitality are service industries. A significant element in these industries is management of the service encounters, which is the focus this course. In order to provide a comprehensive, inter- and multi-disciplinary view, the course is constructed in three modules. The first module presents the characteristics and dynamics of the service encounter. The second module focuses on successful service encounters (service quality) and its outcome (customer satisfaction). The third module presents the dynamics of service failure and service recovery. The three modules provide an opportunity for students to understand the dynamics of the service encounter, to manage service quality and to learn how to identify service failure and plan for service recovery.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63040 STRATEGIC HOTEL MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
The hotel manager's role as a strategic thinker is emphasized. Techniques such as co-alignment model, brand strategy, competitor analysis, market research, risk management and finance options are used to develop strategic plans in hotels.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63043 HOSPITALITY MEETINGS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Exploration of the unique issues associated with managing hospitality meeting and event planning. Emphasis on management of social association and corporate events, weddings, reunions, award banquets, receptions and annual meetings held in hospitality venues requiring food and beverage and/or lodging.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63091 RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Presentation and discussion of research and projects by students and faculty. 1 credit hour to be applied toward degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: SPAD 63098 or SPAD 63199 or SPAD 63299 or HTM 61098 or HTM 61199 or HTM 61299.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 63095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Specialized offering of a major topic within hospitality management.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HTM 64099 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE 3 Credit Hours
This capstone course provides a comprehensive view of the business setting of hospitality and tourism organizations. The course includes a review of the competitive business environments, competitive advantage, above-average performance and competitive strategies as they pertain to hospitality and tourism management. The course will highlight current strategic issues in hospitality and tourism management referring to the most recent literature (practitioners’ literature and academic journals). The course concludes with a capstone group case analysis of a business problem in hospitality and, or tourism.
Prerequisite: HTM 56000 or HTM 53025; and BA 64005 or RMS 65510; and HTM 63022, HTM 55047 and HTM 65041; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
HTM 65041 TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY REVIEW 3 Credit Hours
Reviews academic tourism and hospitality literature to provide students with a theoretical and empirical understanding of the tourism phenomenon. Issues include tourist motivations; the social, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism; tourism and development; and the impact of hospitality services on tourism.
Prerequisite: HTM 56000; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Sports Administration (SPAD)
SPAD 15000 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT ADMINISTRATION 3 Credit Hours
Course is designed to introduce students to the field of sport administration. Students are made aware of the career options available to them in the sport management profession. All course materials, assignments and class discussions emphasize both the understanding and application of key concepts across various aspects of the sport industry. Students also are introduced to the sport administration major curriculum and requirements. Recommend first course in the sport administration program sequences.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 25000 SPORT IN SOCIETY 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of how sport relates to the social relations and cultural values of United States society. The course is framed by a critical evaluative perspective, examining how social class, ethnicity, race and gender relations contour sport practices.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 25020 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION POLICY AND STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP 1 Credit Hour
Course is designed for the understanding of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its policies related to Division I college athletics. Students review current issues, NCAA compliance, media/social branding, name image and likeness (NIL) and other topics that directly impact student-athletes at the collegiate level.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 25092 PRACTICUM I IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A 105-hour (per credit) field experience in a sport administration setting.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 7-21 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 25192 PRACTICUM IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT I (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A cumulative 105-hour (per credit) on-campus seminar and field experience in a professional golf management setting.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 7-21 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 35021 GOVERNANCE IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Issues of governance in amateur and professional sports.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 35025 FACILITY MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Overview of planning, staffing, marketing and managing sport facilities and complexes. The primary emphasis in this course is on management, personnel and operations issues.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 35065 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Historical and philosophical foundations of sport and physical education; a study of factors influencing pedagogical, curricular and evaluation decisions in sport and physical education programs today.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
SPAD 35092 PRACTICUM II IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A 105-hour (per credit) field experience in a sport management setting.
Prerequisite: SPAD 25092.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 7-21 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 35192 PRACTICUM IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT II (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A cumulative 105-hour (per credit) on-campus seminar and field experience in a professional golf management setting.
Prerequisite: SPAD 25192; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 7-21 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 43018 ETHICS IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 53018 and SPAD 73018) Examination of selected situations in sport from an ethical reasoning perspective. Students undertake a problem-oriented case study approach that is based upon contemporary moral issues and moral theory.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45020 ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Leadership is crucial in the sport industry. This course presents a wide array topics pertinent to leadership and administration in sport that will give students a better understanding of how to lead, serve and motivate the various constituent groups within the sport industry.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45022 EVENT PLANNING AND PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55022) Students learn the proper planning process that all sport events undergo. Students apply these concepts in actual events that they develop and hold.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010; and junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45023 SPORT MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
The course, which is designed around market planning, examines how to formulate market ideas, incorporate market research, select segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies, implement sales and promotion strategies and assess control procedures within the sport and entertainment industry.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45024 SPORT IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55024) Students critically analyze how sport relates to general features of globalization and provide insight into the connection between global and local politics (including ethnic, religious, gender, environmental and sociospatial politics). The underlying assumption is that sport is part of a growing network of global inter-dependencies that bind human beings together.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45026 SPORT AND THE MEDIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55026) Course offers an introduction to current scholarship and issues concerning sport and the media, including critical analysis of media representations with attention to gender, race, sexuality and disability; an examination of the structure of sports journalism and production; and an analysis of the role of mediated sport in culture more generally. The roles of institutions, producers, texts and audiences and their relationships to each other are examined.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45027 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PROMOTION IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Issues in public relations and promotion of sport such as advertising, crisis management, sales promotion and atmospherics.
Prerequisite: MKTG 25010.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45029 HISTORY AND CURRENT ISSUES IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55029) Examination of the historical development of athletics within American institutions of higher learning, with an emphasis upon concepts and ideals that underlie the developments and the major problems affecting contemporary intercollegiate athletics.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45030 SPORT ENTERPRISE (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
This is a capstone course for sport administration majors. The course is designed around business planning for sport. Students examine how to formulate business ideas, select a legal form of organization, locate financing sources, assess the market, develop a human resource management system and establish budget control.
Prerequisite: Senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
SPAD 45031 SPORT TOURISM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55031) Course incorporates both theoretical learning of travel for sports as a global phenomenon and application of such knowledge in hosting a sporting event with travel as the focus. The experiential, cultural and economic aspects of sport tourism are examined. Students demonstrate their ability to prepare a sport tourism plan upon the completion of the course.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45032 SALES MANAGEMENT IN SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55032) Students are introduced to the area of sales-force management in sport and entertainment. Historical, theoretical and conceptual frameworks are examined thoroughly, as well as functions, activities and skills of the professional salesperson in the age of information and technology.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45034 ESPORT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55034) Students learn about the esport industry, its consumer and constituents. Students investigate the steps and components necessary to manage esport teams and esport events.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45035 SPORTS WAGERING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55035) Course investigates the sports wagering industry. Students learn about the different forms of wagering, the statutes and cases impacting sports wagering, as well as impact on society of increased access to sports wagering.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45050 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 55050 and SPAD 75050) Psychological, social and developmental factors of participation and behavior in sport exercise and recreational activities. Theoretical and applied perspectives addressed.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45091 SEMINAR FOR INTERNSHIP PREPARATION 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) This course prepares the students for the internship experience in sport administration. Students must successfully complete this course prior to registering for internship.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and senior standing and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 45092 INTERNSHIP IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (ELR) 3-12 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised full-time experience providing knowledge of overall agency operation in approved sport management setting. 50 contact hours per credit hour.
Prerequisite: SPAD 35092 and SPAD 45091; minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 10-40 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 45096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Individual investigation in sport administration. Faculty approval is required.
Prerequisite: Sport Administration major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3.6-10.8 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPAD 45192 INTERNSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT (ELR) 2-12 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Supervised full-time experience providing knowledge of overall agency operation in approved sport administration, professional golf management setting. 100 contact hours per credit hour with seminar interactive requirements.
Prerequisite: SPAD 25192; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6.66-40 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPAD 46028 SPORT IN FILM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 56028) Critically evaluates the role of sport in film as it relates to a variety of issues in society.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 46080 LEGAL ISSUES IN SPORT AND RECREATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 56080) A discussion of legal issues as they apply to the sport and recreation industries.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 46095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics in sport administration.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 53018 ETHICS IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 43018 and SPAD 73018) Examination of selected situations in sport from an ethical reasoning perspective. Students undertake a problem-oriented case study approach that is based upon contemporary moral issues and moral theory.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55022 EVENT PLANNING AND PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45022) Students learn the proper planning process that all sport events undergo. Students apply these concepts in actual events that they develop and hold.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55024 SPORT IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45024) Students critically analyze how sport relates to general features of globalization and provide insight into the connection between global and local politics (including ethnic, religious, gender, environmental and sociospatial politics). The underlying assumption is that sport is part of a growing network of global inter-dependencies that bind human beings together.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55026 SPORT AND THE MEDIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45026) Course offers an introduction to current scholarship and issues concerning sport and the media, including critical analysis of media representations with attention to gender, race, sexuality and disability; an examination of the structure of sports journalism and production; and an analysis of the role of mediated sport in culture more generally. The roles of institutions, producers, texts and audiences and their relationships to each other are examined.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55029 HISTORY AND CURRENT ISSUES IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45029) Examination of the historical development of athletics within American institutions of higher learning, with an emphasis upon concepts and ideals that underlie the developments and the major problems affecting contemporary intercollegiate athletics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55031 SPORT TOURISM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45031) Course incorporates both theoretical learning of travel for sports as a global phenomenon and application of such knowledge in hosting a sporting event with travel as the focus. The experiential, cultural and economic aspects of sport tourism are examined. Students demonstrate their ability to prepare a sport tourism plan upon the completion of the course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55032 SALES MANAGEMENT IN SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45032) Students are introduced to the area of sales-force management in sport and entertainment. Historical, theoretical and conceptual frameworks are examined thoroughly, as well as functions, activities and skills of the professional salesperson in the age of information and technology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55034 ESPORT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45034) Students learn about the esport industry, its consumer and constituents. Students investigate the steps and components necessary to manage esport teams and esport events.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55035 SPORTS WAGERING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45035) Course investigates the sports wagering industry. Students learn about the different forms of wagering, the statutes and cases impacting sports wagering, as well as impact on society of increased access to sports wagering.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 55050 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45050 and SPAD 75050) Psychological, social and developmental factors of participation and behavior in sport exercise and recreational activities. Theoretical and applied perspectives addressed.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 56028 SPORT IN FILM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 46028) Critically evaluates the role of sport in film as it relates to a variety of issues in society.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 56080 LEGAL ISSUES IN SPORT AND RECREATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 46080) A discussion of legal issues as they apply to the sport and recreation industries.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 60020 HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an understanding of various aspects of training, coaching, and best practices in working with athletes in a high-performance environment along with an emphasis on the social-psychological factors related to the successful performance of elite level athletes and teams.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 60221 EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to examine the science and practice of exercise psychology from both a theoretical and applied perspective. Students are engaged in a comprehensive inquiry into behaviors and lifestyles that influence physical and mental health from physical activity, exercise and psychological lenses. Students explore topics such as stress, anxiety, cognitive functioning, mood, body image, personality, emotion and childhood inactivity/obesity as they relate to exercise behaviors and contexts. Students gain a general understanding of issues in exercise psychology related to theory, practice and research. In addition, students develop practical skills to promote exercise adherence and create an exercise intervention program.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 63091 RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Slashed with SPAD 73091) Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPAD 63093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Topics vary in sport administration.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPAD 63096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study completed under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and school director required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3.6-10.8 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPAD 63098 RESEARCH 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research carried out by the student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3.6-21.6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPAD 63195 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Selected and varied topics of relevance in sport administration.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 63199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Highly-individualized investigative study resulting in developing and writing a scholarly, comprehensive paper. Thesis students must register for a total of 6 credit hours, 2 to 6 credit hours in a semester distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 7.2-21.6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPAD 63299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Highly-individualized investigative study resulting in developing and writing a scholarly, comprehensive paper. Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: SPAD 63199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 7.2 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPAD 65006 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 75006) A comprehensive examination of current topics impacting administrations of professional and amateur sport programs from the local to international level.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65007 PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
This course encompasses the most current developments in the field of psychology with a strong foundation of the principles of human behavior in the sport and movement sciences. It incorporates sound practical theory with a focus on the application of that knowledge to be readily used by students in a range of sport and movement science careers; such as athletic training, coaching, sport management, consulting, physical education teachers and related areas with the goal to improve the sport performance and experience for all.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65008 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 75008) Sociological analysis of sport from a theoretical and empirical perspective.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65021 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS PROGRAMS 3 Credit Hours
A study of the pragmatic understanding necessary in the organization and management of a sports program at the high school, college or professional level.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65033 SPORT LAW 3 Credit Hours
Course provides students with a basic understanding of tort, contract and constitutional law in relation to sport.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65034 CONTEMPORARY SPORT LAW 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 75034) Legal principles of antitrust law, injunctions, labor law and agency in sport, with a focus on professional sports.
Prerequisite: SPAD 65033; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65036 SPORT IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3 Credit Hours
Identification of contemporary problems and issues in collegiate sport, their history and the role of sport in colleges and universities now and in the future.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65037 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION COMPLIANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 3 Credit Hours
Course introduces students to basic NCAA compliance principles and the NCAA rules that affect the administration of a college athletic department. This course offers an understanding of the structure and function of a Division I compliance operation and explores compliance at the Divisions II and III levels. The governing principles of institutional control and ethical conduct are explored from a compliance perspective.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65038 SPORT PROMOTION AND FUNDRAISING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 75038) Analysis of contemporary sports promotions strategies, as well as promotion of fundraising tactics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65039 FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Review of basic accounting, sources and uses of funds, capital budgeting, leasing and investments as they apply in a sports context. Students are introduced to financial software used in the sport industry.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65040 SPORT ECONOMICS 3 Credit Hours
Course provides students with key economic theories and principles as applied to the sport industry.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65042 LEADERSHIP OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
Study of theoretical and applied constructs foundational to the leadership behavior applied to sport.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65045 SPORT MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Students develops an understanding of strategic marketing concepts and principles as they apply to the context of sport and entertainment. Students examine a variety of topics related to the marketing mix, consumer/fan behavior and research methodology. They also explore sport, entertainment and business organization relationships.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65046 FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of management competencies necessary to operate sport facilities. Conceptual and technical aspects of planning and design are introduced.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65048 INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORT ADMINISTRATION 3 Credit Hours
Students focus on developing an understanding of how these programs work and what role they play in various recreational environments. Course emphasizes decision-making techniques and communication skills leading to effective planning, organizing and managing a recreational sports-related service or product.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 65092 INTERNSHIP IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 2-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Field experience involving supervised contact with sport administrators. Students work as an understudy with these administrators in all phases of their positions. 100 contact hours per credit hour with seminar interactive requirements
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 13-27 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPAD 65300 MOTIVATION IN SPORT, PERFORMANCE AND MOVEMENT SETTINGS 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an in-depth and wide-ranging look at motivational theories and its application to sport, performance and physical activity. It combines the many theoretical concepts of the diverse frameworks and principles with a survey of motivational interventions performed in the sport domain. Students leave the class with a rigorous and comprehensive knowledge of constructs, cutting-edge research, effective interventions and future outlook of motivation in sport.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 68225 SPORT PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS 3 Credit Hours
This course combines the theoretical concepts of sport and performance psychology with applied skill development to enhance performance. Students will gain knowledge of psychological skills training, learn techniques and develop confidence in their skills to work with athletes and performers. The focus of this course in on both, educational psychological interventions for personal development as well as teaching athletes strategies to enhance mental skill. Learning will be done hands-on, via case studies or scenario-based activities. Through the course of this class this course, students will create and present their individual program for an athlete or performer. This course will include learning and understanding the APA/AASP ethics’ code to develop awareness of the boundaries of ethical conduct of the profession.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 73018 ETHICS IN SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 43018 and SPAD 53018) Examination of selected situations in sport from an ethical reasoning perspective. Students undertake a problem-oriented case study approach that is based upon contemporary moral issues and moral theory.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 73091 RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Slashed with SPAD 63091) Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPAD 75006 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 65006) A comprehensive examination of current topics impacting administrations of professional and amateur sport programs from the local to international level.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 75008 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 65008) Sociological analysis of sport from a theoretical and empirical perspective.
Prerequisite: SPAD 75006; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 75034 CONTEMPORARY SPORT LAW 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 65034) Legal principles of antitrust law, injunctions, labor law and agency in sport, with a focus on professional sports.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 75038 SPORT PROMOTION AND FUNDRAISING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 65038) Analysis of contemporary sports promotions strategies, as well as promotion of fundraising tactics.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPAD 75050 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPAD 45050 and SPAD 55050) Psychological, social and developmental factors of participation and behavior in sport exercise and recreational activities. Theoretical and applied perspectives addressed.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter