Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
conference membership issues , departmental structure , and organizational goals in athletics , legal issues , and operating procedures . Prerequisites : BUS-205 ( Required , Previous ).
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 . Prerequisites : BUS-205 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-373 Labor and Industrial Relations ( 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 . Prerequisites :
BUS-374 Employment Law ( 3 ) A survey course introducing the laws that impact the employee-employer relationship . The student 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 . Prerequisites : BUS-205 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-375 Risk Management ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : BUS-101 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-376 Employee Benefits ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : BUS-205 ( Required , Previous ). BUS-377 Training and Development ( 3 )
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 . Prerequisites : BUS-205 ( Required , Previous ).
BUS-378 Healthcare Risk Management ( 3 )
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