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BUS-375
Risk Management
The use of risk management techniques as tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization are studied. The student will be introduced to the risk management process, various non-insurance activities to control risks in the workplace, safety in the workplace and current issues facing the businessperson. Coursework will include a research paper, case analysis and classroom discussions.
BUS-376
Employee Benefits
This course will include consideration of the history of benefits, health
insurance and its issues, other benefit options, administration and evaluation
of employee benefit plans. The student will be expected to complete a
research paper, perform case analysis and participate in classroom
discussions.
BUS-377
Training and Development
The student will take an in-depth look at training and its importance to the
organization. Topics in this course include preparing the organization for
training, evaluation of various training methods and employee development.
The student will be required to complete a research paper, analyze cases and
design a training program.
BUS-378
Healthcare Risk Management
Risk Management affects the entire organization and is commonly referred
to as Enterprise Risk Management( ERM). The focus for healthcare
organizations is to reduce risk in all areas with the goals of quality
improvement and cost reduction. The student will be introduced to the risk
management process, current federal and state legislation, cost and benefits
of safety programs in the healthcare setting, strategies for medical error and
liability reduction, the use of healthcare information technology to reduce
risk, current topics in health insurance, and managing risk in integrated
healthcare delivery systems. Coursework will include a research paper, case
analysis and classroom discussions and presentations.
BUS-379
BUS-381
Seminar: Human Resources Development
Organization Theory and Behavior
Policies and programs concerned with the allocation, utilization, development, and maintenance of human resources are presented. A case study approach with emphasis on student research and interaction. This course examines the systematic study of behavior and attitudes in organizations. The question of why people in organizations feel and behave as they do is examined through the study of motivation, communications, personality, leadership, and group dynamics.
BUS-391
Current Business Issues
This course is an independent research paper, which reviews current events in business. Permission of the Dean of the College is required.
BUS-4000
Seminar: Business Policies &
Strategies
Using a business simulation / case approach, this course is a study of management policy as an integrative force to all other functions of businesses; i. e., marketing, manufacturing, finance, personnel. The course represents an insight into the strategies behind corporate policies.
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