Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 | Page 209

Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
This application of legal principles is considered in relation to professional and amateur sports . Emphasis is placed on tort liabilities
BUS-353
Sport Law
3
and the regulation of sport in a variety of settings . The governance structure of professional and amateur sports organizations will also
be discussed .
BUS 350 pre-req
BUS-354
Athletics Administration
3
This course is designed to introduce the student to the management issues faced by administrators within collegiate and high school athletics departments . Students will develop an understanding of issues such as governance , scheduling , NCAA and conference compliance , gender equity and Title IX , conference membership issues , departmental structure , and organizational goals in athletics , legal issues , and operating procedures .
BUS 350 pre-req
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 . Minimum grade C .
( Required , Previous ).
BUS-373 Labor and Industrial Relations 3
BUS-374 Employment Law 3
BUS-375 Risk Management 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 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-205 . Minimum grade C . ( Required , Previous ).
Take BUS-101 . Minimum grade C . ( Required , Previous ).