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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
BUS-355
Facility Management
3
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 .
Take BUS-205 . ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-373
Labor and Industrial Relations
3
BUS-374
Employment Law
3
BUS-375
Risk Management
3
BUS-376
Employee Benefits
3
BUS-377
Training and Development
3
This course includes topics such as collective bargaining , union and management negotiating strategies , the grievance process and a consideration of public sector bargaining . The student will be expected to complete a research paper and to review different types of grievances as a part of their coursework . A survey course introducing the laws that impact the employeeemployer 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 Take BUS-205 . ( Required , Previous ). where appropriate . The student will be evaluated on the basis of examinations , case analysis , legal research and Internet use .
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 .
Take BUS-101 . ( Required , Previous ).
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 Take BUS-205 . ( Required , Previous ). complete a research paper , perform case analysis and participate in classroom discussions . 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
Take BUS-205 . ( Required , Previous ). employee development . The student will be required to complete a research paper , analyze cases and design a training program .