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This course is designed to develop and refine the analytical/critical reading skills and the substantive writing skills of freshmen. This intensive writing class will focus on writing essays of varying length and expose students to the various rhetorical modes of writing that will contribute to their success in university courses and their chosen careers.

This course examines specific modern retail establishments as an introduction to the principles and methods of retailing. Emphasis is on types and functions of selling institutions in the U.S. and other countries, operation of retail institutions, buying and the ethics of buyer/seller relationships, budgeting, pricing, unit control, sales promotion, and store image. Prerequisite: MKT101.

This course provides a discussion and analysis of the current issues and problems challenging individuals responsible for the effective management of an organization’s human resources. Research by students in areas of personal interest is the basis for class discussions. These discussions seek to explore all points of view associated with these often controversial areas. Prerequisite: MGT201

This course is an introduction to labor/ management relations. It acquaints students with current problems encountered by management in the negotiation and administration of labor relation agreements. Prerequisite: MGT201

This course gives students the opportunity to explore advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications focusing on information support for the managerial end user. Cases and reading assignments alert students to ethical and societal dimensions of systems, information strategies, e-commerce, and global information transfer. The course intends to serve management and computer information students who will need to integrate information theory with advanced computer skills. Prerequisite: CIS112

This course is a culmination of the career and self-awareness series, a comprehensive program for career and life planning. The course prepares students for a transition from university life to independent work life. Students will learn valuable financial and money management planning and skills. Students will explore life balance issues, life roles, and self-concept as it relates to their future plans. Students will explore employment issues, such as the changing nature of work, diversity, trends, and job outlook. The course will require students to engage in networking and a job search with the goal of employment upon graduation. In addition, students who are seeking graduate school will engage in the application process, interviewing, and essay writing.

The course will enable students to develop their own individualized plan for personal, academic and career success. Students will engage in self-evaluation exercises and highly interactive classroom activities to evaluate their own “fit” for certain careers. Students will also participate in resume and cover letter writing activities to prepare for the experiential learning of the next course. This course will allow students to establish short-term career goals and begin a career portfolio to be refined during successive semesters.

The College Success Seminar is designed to provide first year students with the academic and social skills necessary for success in the university environment. Its mission is to provide students with an introduction to the many dimensions of university life and Post University.

This introductory course provides an overview of the sports industry, career opportunities within it, and the roles of professional and skilled personnel within sports organizations. Prerequisite: MGT105.

This Course Focuses On The Basic Principles Of Media And Marketing And Their Application To Professional And Amateur Sports. Topics Of Discussion Include Public Relations, Modes Of Sports Information And Media, Strategic Marketing Planning, Promotional Techniques, Sport Consumer Behavior, And Sponsorship/fund-raising Methods. Prerequisite: Mgt131, Mkt101.

This class offers a comprehensive study of the operational, financial, and personnel management of sporting events and facilities, such as fitness centers, university athletic facilities, multi-purpose sports athletic clubs, specialized athletic facilities (i.e., ice rinks, country clubs, racquetball and tennis clubs), and arenas (i.e., coliseums and stadiums). Prerequisite: MGT231.

Seminar discussions combine the fundamental principles of sport management discussed in earlier courses (leadership and management styles, media and marketing, promotions facility management, and financial planning) with the practical knowledge gained from the sport management internship. The structure of the seminar is an open forum in which students analyze current events and case studies of real and actual organizations in the sports industry. Prerequisite: MGT331.

The 15-week sports management internship provides valuable work experience for the student planning to enter the sports industry. The site supervisor will serve as a mentor to the student throughout the internship. The student is required to participate in the daily management and operations at the assigned site for a minimum of 10 hours per week. A project completed by the end of the 15 weeks, and a written evaluation by the site supervisor, are required for the successful completion of the internship. Prerequisite: MGT331. You must speak with your academic advisor as well as the Career Services Office before registering

This Course Introduces The Systems Approach To Management With A View Towards The Entire Range Of Managerial Responsibilities Associated With Achieving Effective Performance From A “learning” Organization. Management Simulations And Short Cases Applying Systems Tools Reinforce Systems Theory. Prerequisite: Mgt105, Cis112

This is a study of individual and small group behavior in organizations and the interpretation of this behavior in the context of the managerial environment. The nature of such concepts as influence, power and control, attitudes, communication, conflict, and interpersonal relations is explored to provide understanding of the dynamics of group behavior. Prerequisite: MGT105.

This course provides an opportunity for students to do in-depth research on a topic of individual interest in management. The seminar format facilitates an exchange of ideas among the participants in the selection, development, and discussion of each topic. Frequent meetings between students and instructor serve to focus and to direct the effort of each student. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Management program.

This seminar requires students to utilize concepts presented in previous business administration and economics courses in analyzing corporate business strategies. The case study approach is used. Oral and written reports are required. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

This course is for the student to learn about accounting as an information development and communications function that supports economic decision-making. The course will help students perform financial analysis; derive information for personal or organizational decisions; and understand business, governmental, and other organizational entities.

This course is an introduction to the principles of management and their application in public and private, profit and non-profit organizations. The areas of employee motivation, group behavior, leadership, strategic planning, organizational design, and career opportunities represent a variety of subjects presented and discussed in the course. Emphasis is on the research and techniques available to assist in the development of requisite management skills.

This course examines the basic marketing principles practiced by modern organizations including product development, distribution, promotion, and pricing. It is the foundation course for upper-level marketing courses.

This course is designed to provide instruction in organization and construction of the written, technological, and oral communication used in modern business. Prerequisite: ENG207.

This course focuses on the role of training and employee development in organizations. It acquaints students with current theory on learning and program design, training methods and evaluation, e-learning and the use of technology in training, and the relationship of training to career management. Prerequisite: MGT201

This course focuses on the strategic choices in managing compensation. Major compensation issues are discussed in the context of current theory, research, and practice. Students will explore the issues that influence the determination of compensation and benefits in an organization, the design of the various forms of compensation and benefits, and how organizations manage the compensation system. Prerequisite: MGT201

This course focuses on a variety of topics related to meeting the demands of an increasingly diverse workplace. Students will explore the difference among Affirmative Action, valuing diversity, and managing diversity. Characteristics of diverse populations, including ethnic minorities, gender issues, older workers, workers with disabilities, and foreign workers will be studied. Students will learn strategies for implementing diversity and building cooperation and trust among diverse work groups. Prerequisite: MGT201