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LIT 154 - Special Topics (3 credits)(repeatable)
An opportunity for students to study aspects or areas of literature not regularly offered at the introductory level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) As needed.
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LIT 194 - Research (1-6 credits)(repeatable)
An opportunity for students to conduct research in literary studies at the introductory level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) As needed.
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LIT 201 - American Literature I (3 credits)
An examination of the growth of our national literature from the pre-Colonial period to the Civil War with an emphasis on intellectual currents, main literary movements, and major and minor writers. Readings and a synthesis paper. This course may be taken in lieu of LIT 104 for non-English majors. English majors choosing to take this class in lieu of LIT 104 must replace LIT 104 with a literature elective. Any student choosing to take this course in lieu of LIT 104 for General Education credit cannot count the course for any other General Education requirement. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 . Fall.
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LIT 202 - American Literature II (3 credits)
A study of the growth of our national literature from the Civil War to the end of the twentieth century with an emphasis on the main literary movements of the period, such as Realism and Naturalism, and major and minor writers. Readings and a synthesis paper. This course may be taken in lieu of LIT 104 for non-English majors. English majors choosing to take this class in lieu of LIT 104 must replace LIT 104 with a literature elective. Any student choosing to take this course in lieu of LIT 104 for General Education credit cannot count the course for any other General Education requirement. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 . Spring.
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LIT 204 - World Literature II (3 credits)
A study of the major European writers and their works from the fourteenth through the twentieth centuries. The titles chosen are representative of the Great Books of Western Civilization and major literary movements (Renaissance, Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, and Absurdism). Discussion of these works as representations of various genres (Epic, Picaresque Novel, Verse Drama, Prose Drama, Problem Play, and Tragicomedy) and of nationalistic fervor, where applicable (Synge and the Celtic/Irish Renaissance, Chekhov and the changing face of Russian society). This course may be taken in lieu of LIT 104 for non-English majors. English majors choosing to take this class in lieu of LIT 104 must replace LIT 104 with a literature elective. Any student choosing to take this course in lieu of LIT 104 for General Education credit cannot count the course for any other General Education requirement. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 . As needed.
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LIT 207 - History of the English Language (3 credits)
A history of the development of spoken and written English from its Indo-European origins to the present day. Examines linguistic, social, cultural, and historical trends and effects. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 As needed.
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LIT 222 - Literature & Childhood (3 Credits)
A study and appreciation of drama, poetry, short fiction, novel/novella, and the essay with a focus on literature about childhood. The preparation of expository and analytical compositions on selected literary pieces constitutes twenty-five percent of the course content. This course may be taken in lieu of LIT 104 for non-English majors. English majors choosing to take this class in lieu of LIT 104 must replace LIT 104 with a literature elective. Any student choosing to take this course in lieu of LIT 104 for General Education credit cannot count the course for any other General Education requirement. Education majors who earn a final grade of B or higher in the course will meet the basic skills reading requirement. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 - Research Writing Spring.
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LIT 254 - Special Topics (3 credits - repeatable)
An opportunity for students to study aspects or areas of literature not regularly offered at the intermediate level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 . As needed.
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LIT 270 - Women and Literature (3 credits - repeatable)
An emphasis on literature by, and, or about women. Students will apply different theories of literary analysis to interpret literature that reflects the development of women as subjects and objects in literature and will discover how literature reflects the social, historical, and/or geographic differences and similarities of women readers and writers. Readings, short papers, and a longer analytical paper required. This course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the focus of each course is different. This course also may be taken in lieu of LIT 104 for non-English majors. English majors choosing to take this class in lieu of LIT 104 must replace LIT 104 with a literature elective. Any student choosing to take this course in lieu of LIT 104 for General Education credit cannot count the course for any other General Education requirement. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 . As needed.
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LIT 294 - Research (1-6 credits - repeatable)
An opportunity for students to conduct research in literary studies at the intermediate level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 302 - Chaucer and Medieval Literature (3 credits)
A study of the literary, political, and social history of the Medieval period through a close reading of selected works by Chaucer and other Medieval writers. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 303 - Shakespeare’s Plays (3 credits)
An examination of Shakespeare’s early plays (Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, and Twelfth Night) or later plays (Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, and The Tempest) and selected sonnets. Lectures, classroom discussions, and researched writing. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 305 - Seventeenth-Century Literature (3 credits)
An investigation of prose and poetry from 1600-1660, with an emphasis on Donne, Herbert, Marvell, Jonson, and Milton. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 333 - Literature for Young Adults (3 credits)
An introduction to adolescent literature and to theories about young adult literature. This course is designed to help students and prospective teachers identify appropriate reading material for middle through high school level students. The teaching methodology used for the course models discussion and pedagogical techniques for classroom use. In addition to readings, students will write expository essays and researched papers. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 340 - Literature and the Environment (3 credits)
An introduction to literary theories about the environment. The course content emphasizes an analysis of nature and environmental writing from a global perspective with a focus on establishing a sense of place. The preparation of expository, personal, and responsive writing comprises at least twenty-five percent of the grade for this course. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 354 - Special Topics (3 credits- repeatable)
An opportunity for students to study aspects or areas of literature not regularly offered at the advanced level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 383 - America’s Wars in Literature, Film, and Music (3 credits)
An examination of the literature, films, and songs that have become a part of the history of the United States, focusing on the rhetoric created to deal with the violence of war. Seminar format. Readings, short papers, and a researched paper or project. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 384 - Literature and Disability (3 credits)
A study of contemporary and historical texts of various genres (plays, memoirs, films, personal essays, short stories, and poems) that raise questions about how mainstream culture defines normal and abnormal and how individuals and groups living with disabilities challenge these definitions, stereotypes, and labels. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 386 - Minority Literature (3 credits)
An investigation of literature written by members of marginalized and oppressed groups from around the world through varied lenses, including history, culture, gender, ethnicity, and race. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 394 - Research (1-6 credits-repeatable)
An opportunity for students to conduct research in literary studies at the advanced level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 , and a minimum of three credits in LIT at or above the 200 level. As needed.
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LIT 398/399 - Internship (1-15 credits)
An integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students are employed either full or part-time, with or without pay. The credits earned may vary, depending upon the internship, but no more than three credits may be counted toward the major or minor elective requirements; additional credits can be counted as free electives. Open only to English majors or minors. Students must secure approval from the Literature & Languages Department Chair prior to engaging in an internship. A minimum of twelve credits in English or collateral courses at or above the 200 level is required before a student can request an internship in English. (See Dr. Cadwallader) Prerequisite(s): Minimum twelve hours in English courses at or above the 200 level. As needed.
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LIT 405 - Eighteenth-Century Literature (3 credits)
A study of the significant prose and poetry of the period, with an emphasis on Dryden, Pope, Swift, and Johnson. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 406 - English Romantic and Victorian Poetry (3 credits)
An opportunity to advance students’ knowledge of the techniques and norms of interpretation, especially of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelly, Keats, Browning, Arnold, and Hardy. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 407 - Principles of Literary Research, Theory, and Practice (3 credits)
An examination of the development of various forms of literary interpretation through discussions and written assignments using a selection of literary theories in preparation for graduate work in or the teaching of English. Seminar format. Readings, short papers, and a final paper showing the students’ ability to research, apply theory, and analyze a literary work. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in the English major or minor. As needed.
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LIT 454 - Special Topics (3 credits - repeatable)
An opportunity for students to study aspects or areas of literature not regularly offered at the capstone level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 . As needed.
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LIT 494 - Research (1-6 credits - repeatable)
An opportunity for students to conduct research in literary studies at the capstone level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 , LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT 204 or LIT 222 or LIT 270 , and a minimum of three credits in LIT at or above the 300 level. As needed.
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LIT 499 - Independent Study (1-8 credits - repeatable)
An opportunity for students to complete an independent study in literature at the capstone level. Students must have the permission of the department chair to enroll in this course. (See Dr. Cadwallader) Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 , LIT 104 or LIT 201 or LIT 202 or LIT LIT 204 or LIT LIT 222 or LIT LIT 270 , and a minimum of six credits in LIT at or above the 300 level. As needed.
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MGMT 101 - Principles of Management (3 credits)
An introduction to the classic writings, writers, and principles of management, focusing on the characteristics of managers, history of management, properties of organizations, power and authority, decision-making, strategic management, motivation, and leadership. Required for all students in the Business Administration Department. Fall, Spring.
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MGMT 102 - Production/Operations Management (3 credits)
An overview of contemporary concepts, tools, and techniques being applied in the production and operations functions of today’s world-class organizations. Topics include total quality management principles; product and service design strategies; process design strategies; facility location and layout methodologies; people and work systems concepts; aggregate planning approaches; just-in-time inventory, manufacturing, and purchasing policies; and material requirements planning techniques. Fall, Spring.
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MGMT 201 - Human Resource Management (3 credits)
Basic concepts, broad problems and current practices in management of human resources. Uses the hypotheses and findings of social and behavioral sciences to analyze and interpret human resource management programs and problems. Focuses upon techniques of employment utilization, development, allocation and remuneration of personnel. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 101 . Fall.
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MGMT 203 - Labor and Management Relations (same as ECON 203) (3 credits)
A study of public policy issues affecting labor and management, the institutions associated most closely with industrial relations, and the process of collective bargaining. Fall, Summer.
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MGMT 204 - Labor Economics (same as Economics 204) (3 credits)
A study of the theories of wage determination, the relationship between wage rates, costs and prices, and the effects of trade union policies on employment and prices. Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 and ECON 102 or consent of instructor. As Needed.
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MGMT 205 - Managerial Economics (same as ECON 205) (3 credits)
The External Market Environment. Business forecasting: scope and techniques, market share, and evaluation. Demand analysis. Cost analysis and financial management and control. Profit concept and measurement. Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 . As needed.
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MGMT 206 - Global Management Strategy (3 credits)
This course focuses on problems and opportunities global management practitioners encounter daily and the ways they may be analyzed and resolved. Through discussion of management theories and case studies, the importance of culture, and emerging global trends, we focus on global management strategies, principles and methods that affect both internal and external publics, as well as the dynamic global marketplace. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 101 Spring.
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MGMT 210 - The Macro-View of the United States Healthcare System (3 credits)
This broad-based introduction the United States healthcare system course is intended to provide the knowledge concerning the nature and structure of the American healthcare system, including its various financing vehicles, health care delivery systems, and quality control mechanisms. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the various competing goals, priorities, and perspectives of the many participants or stakeholders in the health care arena, including financing entities, regulators, healthcare professionals, and patients. Students should be able to articulate arguments from the perspective of the various participants or stakeholders, and should be prepared to participate in informed public policy discussions regarding the development and regulation of the healthcare delivery system in the future. An examination of alternative healthcare systems from other nations will also be incorporated into this general introduction to the US Healthcare System course.
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MGMT 221 - Event Planning and Management (3 credits)
This course enables students to develop an understanding of how to plan, organize and execute professional events. This course exposes students to theories and styles of effective event management techniques. The course requires students to design, develop, and carry out a minimum of two events while applying event planning strategies learned in the classroom. The events will be delivered virtually to outside community participants and regional attendees. Students will apply knowledge from the semester and explain how these large-scale events were planned, managed and executed. The course content will be applicable to business degrees in widening the management capabilities and knowledge of the students, which will equip them with a broader and more desirable skill set.
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MGMT 225 - Executives-in-Residence Leadership Studies (1 credit)
A leadership-oriented seminar for business students and others interested in executive leadership and management careers. The interactive speakers’ series is designed to enable students to gain valuable insights into executive leadership and management practice by hearing firsthand from business practitioners and experts. Small group discussions will also be used to stimulate thought and further reflections. Students will acquire insights on what they will need to know, be able to do, and value as they enter the business world or other chosen careers.
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MGMT 230 - Studies in Leadership (3 credits)
This course focuses on various aspects of leadership including the study, theory, and practices of leadership. The course will enable students to understand themselves as leaders in relationship to various leadership theories and practices. Through readings, discussions, case studies, leadership surveys, and other resources and assignments, students will better understand themselves, their leadership skills and traits, and the role of leadership within an organization.
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MGMT 301 - Risk Management (3 credits)
Principles of life, fire, and casualty insurance. Importance of risk in personal and business affairs; methods of meeting risk; insurable risk through insurance, and risk and public policy. As needed.
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MGMT 305 - Cost Accounting (same as ACCT 305) (3 credits)
Methods and procedures for cumulation, control, and analysis of cost information. Emphasis on cost distribution, flexible budgets, standards, and profit-volume relationships toward the management goal of proper development of invested capital. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 102 . Spring.
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MGMT 307 - Great Britain and the European Union in the Global Economy (3 credits)
This international business-themed course explores international business concepts and issues through the lens of Great Britain’s role in both the European Union and the global economy. The course employs both traditional face-to-face instruction, a web-based, on-line component, and a weeklong field trip to London during Spring Break. Prerequisite(s): Must be cleared for international travel. Spring.
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MGMT 311 - Perspectives on Healthcare Management (3 credits)
This introductory healthcare management course is designed to study the theories and practices of managing health services organizations. Students are introduced to the use of management concepts, theories, and approaches as they relate to professional practice in healthcare systems, with a special emphasis on experiencing the system from the customer’s or patient’s perspective. A broad overview of the levels of care, the care continuum, and the regulations governing care delivery is provided. Issues of individual behaviors, health status indicators, and government responsibilities are also discussed. Key issues in health policy will be presented. The course examines the relationship among corporate strategy, organizational structure and process, and internal management systems. This course covers managerial issues such as strategic management, budgeting, the job of manager, organizational culture and environment, organizational process, leadership, managerial ethics, decision making and implementation. Prerequisite(s): is recommended, but not required.
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MGMT 313 - Legal and Policy Issues Facing Healthcare Managers (3 credits)
This course examines the law and legal processes that affect healthcare managers and their institutions. The course presents an overview of legal principles, such as torts, contracts, and liability, which are relevant to healthcare managers and those who employ them. This course also explores the interconnections among ethics, laws, and health care policy by examining classic legal-medical ethics cases; legal rules and ethical principles; controversial issues, such as access to health care, beginning of life issues, patients’ rights, end-of-life issues, disorders of consciousness, medical malpractice, organ transplantation , and employee relations. Thus, the course covers ethics, the regulation of healthcare entities, various types of legal obligations, and medical malpractice law as applied to health professionals and healthcare managers.
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MGMT 314 - Healthcare Information Systems (3 credits)
This course provides students with knowledge and skills to conceptualize, design, and utilize computer and telecommunications systems to promote best practices and provide quality health care. This health information systems course also covers topics in improving operations, such as patient flow, quality (concepts and mechanics), billing and reimbursement systems, and process improvement. Students will design a technology-based approach to solve one or more healthcare problems, using a team approach. Students will become familiar with systems, methods, and resources for implementing change in healthcare settings, such as hospitals or outpatient clinics. Prerequisite(s): is recommended, but not required.
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MGMT 315 - Healthcare Marketing (3 credits)
This course is designed to study the use of marketing concepts, principles, functions, and policies within health service organizations. This course examines the health industry environments, buyer behaviors, product development, pricing, distribution, promotion, and advertising of healthcare services. There is a clear focus on the role of marketing in the healthcare industry; market development of health-related services, tools of healthcare marketing, such as differentiation and competitive positioning and market segmentation, market research and access to healthcare, the role of insurance in healthcare marketing, the use of the internet and social media to promote healthcare organizations, confronting ethical marketing dilemmas, and the process and planning of strategic marketing for healthcare organizations. Prerequisite(s): is recommended, but not required.
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MGMT 316 - Health Economics (3 credits)
This course is designed to study the economics of medical care, including the demand for and supply of health care services; the production, distribution, financing, institutional structure and mechanism of the delivery systems; the problems associated with various alternative delivery systems; the market for medical human resources, such as physicians, nurses, and other health-related professions; the growth and pressures exerted by third-party payers; and the market for health insurance. The role of government planning and regulation of the medical care industry is also studied, with particular emphasis being given to an economic analysis of the major proposals to restructure the U.S. medical care system. Prerequisite(s): and/or .
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MGMT 326 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
An introduction to various aspects of human behavior and interaction within organizations and the associated implications for organizational management and leadership. Topics to be explored may include individual perception and behavior, interpersonal conflict and stress, power and organizational politics, motivation, and leadership. The course will examine the various theoretical frameworks for understanding organizational behavior and explore the practical implications for managers and leaders. The primary objective of this course is to increase students’ understanding of their own behavior and that of others and, by so doing, enhance their ability to lead employees and manage organizations. Required for Management majors. Prerequisite(s): . Spring.
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MGMT 330 - Sports Management (3 credits)
This introductory course on sports management provides an overview of the field of sports management and the sports industry. The course focuses on applying management principles within the structure of the sports industry and explores both contemporary issues and future considerations for organizations within the sports industry. Sport law and sport ethics concepts are also overviewed in this course.
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MGMT 331 - Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
This course will introduce students to the entrepreneurial spirit and will explore practical methods and procedures used by the most successful entrepreneurs to research, plan, implement, control, and potentially sell a successful business. Using a step-by-step approach, the course will guide students through the essential stages of forming a successful business.
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MGMT 332 - The Entrepreneurial Mind: Creativity and Innovation (3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce perspectives and practices necessary to stimulate and manage creativity and innovation in a business or other social enterprise. Students are provided the frameworks and methods of designing, developing, and implementing innovation in empirical settings. The goal of the course is to provide the student with the perspective and skills necessary to manage innovation-focused people, projects, and ventures. Spring.
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MGMT 333 - Social Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Social entrepreneurs integrate the knowledge and skills used in business with a passion and commitment to having a meaningful and sustainable social impact. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the history, theory and emerging activities of social entrepreneurship around the world and make clear connections to our Franciscan goals and values. The intent of social entrepreneurship is to create project teams or new ventures to apply their passion to enriching the lives of people who are impoverished, sick, or disenfranchised. The most successful ventures find creative ways to empower the disadvantaged help themselves, by building innovative and sustainable social enterprises that can be scaled to achieve significant social change. Subtopics such as sustainability, impact and performance, innovation and change, and social entrepreneurship leadership are woven into the course. Spring.
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MGMT 335 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures (3 credits)
This course will explore the methods available to finance entrepreneurial ventures from start up through expansion. Students will learn a variety of finance strategies, how to manage cash flow, and best practices in small business startups. They will also explore alternative funding streams for small businesses and gain insight into organizations that assist entrepreneurs in acquiring, starting, or expanding their businesses, such as economic development financing programs at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. Students will also gain knowledge in executing a feasibility plan for a business concept and master the elements of a business plan complete with supporting documents.
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MGMT 335 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures (3 credits)
This course will explore the methods available to finance entrepreneurial ventures from start up through expansion. Students will learn a variety of finance strategies, how to manage cash flow, and best practices in small business startups. They will also explore alternative funding streams for small businesses and gain insight into organizations that assist entrepreneurs in acquiring, starting, or expanding their businesses, such as economic development financing programs at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. Students will also gain knowledge in executing a feasibility plan for a business concept and master the elements of a business plan complete with supporting documents. Fall.
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MGMT 350 - Global Supply Change Management (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of supply chain structures and logistics functions necessary to plan, organize, and control global business logistics activities into an integrated system that achieves effectiveness and efficiency. Topics include: International purchasing or sourcing; the advantages and the barriers of purchasing internationally; global sourcing; procurement technology; and purchasing processes. Emphasizes issues of contract administration, location, and evaluation of foreign suppliers, total cost approach, exchange fluctuations, customs procedures, and related topics. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 101 .
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MGMT 352 - International Business Study Tour Independent Study I (3 credits)
An exploration of international business management issues or other special topics related to the specific destination of the study tour. The course will include travel to a foreign country to observe business practices and examine indigenous business problems and opportunities, to meet with representatives of local business and other institutions, Locations of tour can vary. The Business Administration department chair must approve this course. Prerequisite(s): Department chair approval.
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MGMT 353 - International Business Study Tour Independent Study II (3 credits)
An exploration of international business management issues or other special topics related to the specific destination of the study tour. The course will include travel to a foreign country to observe business practices and examine indigenous business problems and opportunities, to meet with representatives of local business and other institutions, Locations of tour can vary. The Business Administration department chair must approve this course. Prerequisite(s): Department chair approval.
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MGMT 398 - Management Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have specific periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, depending upon the internship, but no more than nine credits may be counted toward major elective requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Management majors, with approval of the chair of the department and the chief academic officer. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MGMT 398A/ 399A - Internship in Healthcare Management (3 credits)
An internship within a health services type of organization that meets the approval of the School of Business internship coordinator. The junior or senior student will work in either a paid or unpaid work assignment that gets him//her acquainted with a health services organization. Students will keep an internship log, read a book related to the internship and write a book critique on it, and provide a synthesis report to the internship coordinator and host organization supervisor at the conclusion of the internship. MGMT 398A, worth one credit, consists of the Internship Project and is graded as A-F by the Internship Coordinator/Professor, while MGMT 399A worth two credits, is the Supervised Experience portion of the experience and is granted either a “pass” or “fail” grade.
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MGMT 399 - Management Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have specific periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, depending upon the internship, but no more than nine credits may be counted toward major elective requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Management majors, with approval of the chair of the department and the chief academic officer. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MGMT 401 - Strategic Management (3 credits)
An introduction to the principles and practices of strategic management, sometimes called business policy or long-range planning. the steps of strategic management and the elements of each step. SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) and its methods, incorporating principles and practices in the analysis of organizations from accounting, finance and economics, marketing, and management. Required for all students in the Business Administration Department. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 102 , ECON 102 , FIN 202 , MGMT 101 , MKTG 101 , BUSA 312 . Fall.
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MGMT 402 - Management Seminar (3 credits)
An integration of all major knowledge from courses in management and organizational behavior, especially MGMT 101 , Principles of Management, MGMT 326 , Organizational Behavior, and MGMT 401 , Strategic Management. Designed as the capstone course in the Management program. Spring.
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MGMT 405 - Global Business Strategy Capstone (3 credits)
A hands-on, capstone course focused on global strategy. Global strategy involves interpreting externalities in the global political and economic environments. It requires the identification and analysis of emergent trends and the matching with internal capabilities and resources to identify what scope exists to bring competitive advantage. The course is designed to familiarize students with the perspectives and relative issues in the field of international business as a response to the imperative to globalize. The major opportunities and challenges facing manager and organizations in today’s global marketplace are analyzed and interpreted. A working knowledge of advanced international business topics, such as customs, cultures, and management practice in international business management are covered. A significant focus of the course will be a global strategy project. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 206 , MGMT 350 , MKTG 206 , BLAW 304 .
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MGMT 409 - Special Topics in Management (1-3 credits)
Exploration in depth of selected areas in management not currently offered in the curriculum. Spring.
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MGMT 410 - Healthcare Strategy and Policy Decisions (3 credits)
This advanced-level course is intended to provide the learner with a broad overview of the health care system in the United States, while equipping the student with knowledge sufficient to make a thorough analysis of emerging policy decisions. The examination of the structure of the health care system will provide a forum for discussion and analysis of issues of current concern recently featured in the nation’s media. General principles of strategic planning and policy analysis, management evaluation, and behavior of public and private health care organizations at the local, state, and national level are covered. Extensive case studies are deployed in the course. Prerequisite(s): , , and .
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MGMT 430 - Small Business Start-ups and Consulting Practices (3 credits)
This is intended to be the capstone course for exploring the profession of small business creation, development, and consulting through experiential learning activities and projects. The course is designed to provide a framework for understanding the art and science of providing management counsel to client organizations in the public and private sectors as well as developing successful start-up ventures. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 331 , MGMT 332 , MGMT 333 , and MGMT 335 . Spring.
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MGMT 487 - Independent Study in Management (1-8 credits)
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MIS 102 - Management Information Systems (same as CPSC 102) (3 credits)
Systems theory, quality, decision-makings and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Information technology including computing and telecommunications systems are stressed. Concepts of organization and information systems growth and re-engineering are introduced. This course emphasizes management considerations, as well as structured system techniques and technological factors.
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MIS 110 - Computer Programming with Business Applications (same as CPSC 110) (3 credits)
Introduction to the basic principles of computer programming and its use in the application of solving business-oriented problems. Topics include: integrated development environments, data structure fundamentals, comparison operators and conditionals, loops, functions, libraries, methods, algorithm development, file processing, and debugging. The course will utilize the latest version of the Python programming language. No prior exposure to computer programming is assumed. Spring.
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MIS 342 - E-Commerce (same as CPSC 342) (3 credits)
Introduction to the use of computer networks as a medium for commercial activity. Topics include technological infrastructure, Internet retailing and advertisement, business-to-business commerce, consumer behavior, corporate strategy, and the legal and societal issues of electronic commerce. Spring.
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MIS 343 - System Analysis and Design (same as CPSC 343) (3 credits)
This course examines the system development and modification process. It emphasizes the factors for effective communication and integration with users and systems. It encourages interpersonal skill development with clients, users, team members, and others associated with development, operation and maintenance of the system. Structured and object oriented analysis and design, use of modeling tools, adherence to methodological life cycle and project management standards. Prerequisite: MIS 102 . Fall (odd-numbered years).
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MIS 345 - Data Base Management (same as CPSC 345) (3 credits)
Analyze techniques for organizing, storing, and accessing sets of related data. Conceptual analysis as well as practical applications on computers are presented. Also emphasizes management control practices concerning security, privacy, integrity, and the maintenance of the data. Prerequisite(s): MIS 110 , MIS 343 , MGMT 101 . Fall (even-numbered years).
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MIS 398 - Management Information Systems Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have specific periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, depending upon the internship, but no more than nine credits may be counted toward major elective requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Management Information Systems majors, with approval of the chair of the department and the chief academic officer. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MIS 399 - Management Information Systems Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have specific periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, depending upon the internship, but no more than nine credits may be counted toward major elective requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Management Information Systems majors, with approval of the chair of the department and the chief academic officer. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MIS 406 - Project Management Practices (3 credits)
This course covers the factors necessary for successful management of information systems development or enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioral aspects of project management are applied within the context of an information systems development project. Course topics include: Managing the system life cycle, managing expectations of managers, clients, team members and others, software tools for project tracking and monitoring, and team collaboration techniques and tools. Prerequisite(s): MIS 343 and FIN 202 . Spring.
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MIS 409 - Special Topics in Management Information Systems (1-3 credits)
Exploration in depth of selected areas in management information systems not currently offered in the curriculum. Spring.
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MIS 487 - Independent Study in Management Information Systems (1-8 credits)
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MS 101 - Open Water Diver (1 credit)
Entry level diving certification. This course will cover the basic knowledge and skills required to be certified as a scuba diver. Student must complete lectures, pools, and 4 open water certification dives to complete the course.
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MS 102 - Advanced Open Water Diving (1 credit)
Methods in underwater navigation, deeper diving, and specialty skills in diving which can include introductory dives in photography, buoyancy, altitude, fish identification, etc. Prerequisite: MS 101
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MS 103 - Rescue Diver (1 credit)
Rescue techniques, self rescue, mouth to mouth in water, removal from the water, emergency planning skills. Prerequisites: MS 101 , MS 102
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MS 104 - Divemaster (2 credits)
Leadership level training in supervision of divers in the water. Instructor level knowledge in diving physiology, physics, skills, dive tables, marine life. Demonstration quality skills in pool and open water. Prerequisites: MS 101 MS 102 MS 103 and at least 20 logged dives. MS 105 must be completed prior to certification as a divemaster.
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MS 105 - Diving First Aid, AEDs, Neurological Assessment, and O2 Provider (1 credit)
Course will include basic first aid, CPR, AED, O2 providing, and neurological assessment of divers.
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MS 106 - Underwater Digital Photography (1 credit)
Student will learn the techniques for taking digital photographs underwater utilizing a digital camera with underwater housing. Students will also utilize laptops to digitally enhance their photos. Knowledge reviews in the PADI Digital Manual will be completed along with pool and open water dives.
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MS 107 - Underwater Photography (1 credit)
Student will learn basic techniques for taking 35 mm film photographs with a Nikonos Underwater Camera. Lighting, underwater focus, and bracketing of shots will be practiced in both pool and open water dives.
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MS 108 - Underwater Videography (1 credit)
Students will learn basic techniques utilized to take underwater videos. They will use a housed video camera both in the pool and in open water dives. Analysis and production of videos will help build skills in underwater videography.
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MS 109 - Underwater Naturalist (1 credit)
Students will apply basic ecological techniques to study the biotic and abiotic factors in aquatic systems. Identification of underwater plants, vertebrates, and invertebrates is required on open water training dives.
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MS 111 - Fish Identification (1 credit)
Methods utilized for identifying fish underwater will be learned in this course. Students will use Paul Humann’s Reef Fish ID training system to develop an eye for detail while drawing images of fish that they see while completing their open water training dives.
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MS 112 - Research Diver (1 credit)
Students will learn the techniques utilized by scientists while researching aquatic habitats. Skills learned will include roving diver surveys, percentage coral/algae cover measurement, transect line surveys, etc.
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MS 113 - Enriched Air Diver (1 credit)
Students will learn the skills required for diving with nitrogen-oxygen mixtures other than 80/20 including 32% & 36% oxygen mixtures. Special dive tables will be utilized and air mixtures measured during all open water training dives.
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MS 114 - Wreck Diver
Students will learn the proper techniques for surveying underwater wrecks including the required skills for wreck penetration.
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MS 115 - Underwater Navigator (1 credit)
Students will have the opportunity to better their underwater navigation skills during the class. They will navigate using an underwater compass and landmarks along set trails.
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MS 116 - Deep Diver (1 credit)
Skills required to dive deeper than 60 feet will be practiced during this course. Students will complete 4 open water training dives to depths from 60 to 130 feet. Review of the dive tables along with equipment usage for deeper dives will be discussed.
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MS 117 - Night Diver (1 credit)
Skills and techniques required for successful night diving will be studied and practiced during this course.
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MS 118 - Underwater Search and Recovery (1 credit)
Many items are lost underwater and require special skills to locate them. During this course, students will have the opportunity to practice different search patterns, learn skills in locating both small and large objects and practice lifting of heavy objects.
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MS 119 - Boat Diver (1 credit)
Skills needed to safely dive off of a boat will be learned during this course. Students will practice these skills on open water training dives conducted offshore.
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MS 120 - Dive Propulsion Vehicle (1 credit)
Students will learn the special skills required to dive using a propulsion vehicle to move through the water. Maintenance of equipment will also be learned.
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MS 121 - Dry Suit Diver (1 credit)
Utilizing both pool and open water training dives students will learn the specialized skills required to safely dive with a dry suit. Topics like righting ones-self and air distribution problems along with special weighting needs will be discussed.
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MS 122 - Altitude Diver (1 credit)
Special techniques and tables required for diver at altitudes higher than 1000 feet will be discussed in both lecture and open water training dives during this course.
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MS 123 - Drift Diver (1 credit)
Students will learn the specialized techniques utilized when diving in a current. Drift diving skills will be built while diving in spring runs in Florida or in currents in the Caribbean.
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MS 124 - Peak Performance Buoyancy (1 credit)
Fine tuning a diver’s buoyancy will be discussed and then practiced during the open water training dives required for this specialty.
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MS 125 - Equipment Specialist (1 credit)
Students will learn basic techniques on maintaining their equipment along with the mechanical functioning of regulators, tanks, and buoyancy control devices. They will have “hands-on” experience disassembling and assembling regulators.
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