BUS-355 |
Facility Management |
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This course investigates the functions of sport managers in the design, operation, and financing of sport facilities. | |||
Students will examine the issues pertaining to management of public and private arenas, stadiums, and | |||
multipurpose facilities. Management of temporary facilities for special events will also be considered. |
3.00 |
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BUS-374 |
Employment Law |
A survey course introducing the laws that impact the employee-employer relationship. Thestudent will analyze how the law affects areas such as hiring, compensation and safety as well as the laws governing discrimination. A Pennsylvania application will be included where appropriate. The student will be evaluated on the basis of |
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examinations, case analysis, legal research and Internet use. |
3.00 |
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BUS-375 |
Risk Management |
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Examines risk management principles and techniques used to identify, assess, and manage organizational risks. | |||
Topics include risk assessment, non-insurance risk control methods, workplace safety, and contemporary risk | |||
issues. Emphasis is placed on applying risk management strategies to improve organizational effectiveness. |
3.00 |
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BUS-378 |
Healthcare Risk Management |
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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. |
3.00 |
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BUS-381 |
Organization Theory and Behavior |
Examines individual and group behavior in organizations, with emphasis on motivation, communication, leadership, personality, and team dynamics. Students explore how attitudes and behaviors influence |
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organizational effectiveness and workplace performance. |
3.00 |
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BUS-391 |
Current Business Issues |
This course is an independent research paper, which reviews current events in business. Permission of the Dean |
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of the School is required. |
1.00 |
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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 |
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insight into the strategies behind corporate policies. |
3.00 |
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BUS-4001 |
Seminar: Business Policies and Strateg |
Using a business simulation / case approach, and by integrating learning team experiences with classroom theory 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 |
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corporate policies. |
4.00 |
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BUS-421 |
Corporate Studies |
This course provides students the opportunity to complete an in-depth study of a service corporation, or several service corporations, so to better understand the integration that is required in management practices within a corporate business structure. The course will focus on the challenges, opportunities and integration of corporate management, administration, marketing, human resource management, leadership and, as applicable, global |
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operations and management. |
3.00 |
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BUS-436 |
Business Professional & Career Readiness |
This course focuses on preparing students for the transition from academic study to professional employment through the developmnet of career readiness competencies. Students explore career pathways, professional communication, personal branding, and job search strategies while integrating academic and experiental learning. Emphasis is placed on networking, professional standards, and effective self-presentation in workplace |
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contexts. |
3.00 |
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BUS-437 |
Special Topics |
This course provides opportunity for investigation of a selected topic or topics designed to integrate and deepen |
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the student ' s comprehension and application of business theory and practice. |
3.00 |
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