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Gaming and esports Management |
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EGM 402 - Economics of Gaming
3 Credits
This course provides a deep analysis and understanding of gaming industry-specific micro and macro-economic considerations. Areas of focus include investment structures, international monetary considerations, buy and sell-side aspects within the industry, the economics of geospatially located team building, the economical control of key players within the industry (game developers, game clans, influencers & streamers, major brands).
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EGM 403 - Event Planning and Management for Gaming
3 Credits
The multibillion-dollar event planning and production industry in the gaming space is a core driver of the overall gaming industry. Events and production have a major impact on the entire industry ecosystem. This course gives an overview of planning, productions, outcome considerations, guidelines, best practice and U.S. and international regulations that govern successful events.
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EGM 460 - Electronic Gaming Internship
3 Credits
The capstone project for the program will require students to synthesize what they have learned over the course of the program through an in-depth analysis of their experiences during their internship within the field and presentation of learning.
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EGM 461 - Electronic Gaming Project
3 Credits
The capstone project for the program will require students to synthesize what they have learned over the course of the program through an in-depth analysis of an area within the gaming industry and presentation of their learning.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the Academic Department.
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Geography GEO-designated courses qualify as Social Science or Liberal Arts electives.
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GEO 203 - Human Geography
3 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of how human culture impacts the global physical environment and, in turn, how human culture has evolved as a result of geography. The focus is on human-environmental relationships incorporating economics, history, politics, science, and culture. Students will apply the main concepts of the course through the research and analysis of nation case studies in various regions around the world, showing students the importance of geography in today's global society.
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History History courses numbered 201 or higher qualify as Humanities or Liberal Arts electives.
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HIS 101 - World Civilization I
3 Credits
This course provides a survey of significant developments relating to the rise of early civilization throughout the world. Areas of emphasis are the rise and fall of subsequent civilizations and empires, comparing the economic, political, social, military, and cultural components that impact the success and/or failure of these civilizations and empires.
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HIS 102 - World Civilization II
3 Credits
This course provides a survey of significant developments in world history from the science and philosophical revolutions of Europe in the 17th and 18th century to the Post-World War II Era. Emphasis is placed on the emergence of ideological movements; regional, economic, and political patterns; and technological innovations that fostered the rise and fall of empires as well as promoted war and peace.
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HIS 201 - United States History I
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of Early American history beginning with European exploration and colonial development of the "New World." Students will analyze the trials, tribulations, successes, and failures of establishing a new nation, concluding their study simultaneously with the end of the Civil War. The focus of the course will be on the political, economic, and social components that define each time period and piece together the ever-evolving development of the United States.
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HIS 202 - United States History II
3 Credits
This course provides a survey of significant developments in United States history from Reconstruction to present day. Students will explore the political, economic, social, and cultural successes and struggles as the United States evolves into one of the most powerful nations in the world. Main topics discussed include industrialization and urbanization, expansionism and imperialism, prosperity and depression, World Wars, and globalization.
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HIS 203 - The Black Experience in American History
3 Credits
This introductory course provides a reinterpretation of American history to include the Black experience. The course identifies how history has been presented with subjective interpretations through the contemporary era and identifies problems in historiography to emphasize why reinterpretations are needed. Students will analyze current events related to the Black experience in America by considering them in their historical context. Key topics include freedom, reconstruction, Black pioneers in society, Black voices in American literature and arts, the Harlem Renaissance, Black women's history, and the Black Lives Matter movement. By the conclusion of this course, students will have a better understanding of how the Black experience has and continues to shape modern American culture.
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GHIS 200 - Global History of Nursing
3 Credits
This course explores the historical role of nurses around the world as critical actors in driving social, cultural, professional, and clinical changes in healthcare. Students will develop an understanding of the critical role, importance, and contributions that nursing historic development in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North America has had on today's global healthcare system. While nursing traditions from early history are briefly examined, the emphasis is on more recent nursing dynamics within significant global contexts to illustrate the profession's engagement in critical clinical issues and healthcare delivery since the Civil War era.
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GHIS 201 - History of Global Health
3 Credits
This course explores the interrelated and evolutionary histories of public health, international health, and global health. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between Western and non-Western forms of scientific practice and health systems as they have evolved. There is a focus on the social, economic, and political issues of the provision of healthcare from pre-modern times into the 21st century.
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GHIS 201-CBE - History of Global Health
3 Credits
This course explores the interrelated and evolutionary histories of public health, international health, and global health. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between Western and non-Western forms of scientific practice and health systems as they have evolved. There is a focus on the social, economic, and political issues of the provision of healthcare from pre-modern times into the 21st century.
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HIS 225 - Western Civilization II
3 Credits
This course explores Western Civilization from 1450 to present with a focus on the last 200 years. In this trip through history, you will get an overview of concepts, people and events that shaped Western culture from the fifteenth century to the present.
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HUM 200 - Nursing: A Critical Voice in Healthcare Transformation
3 Credits
Nurses are the primary providers of hospital patient care, and they deliver most of the nation's long-term care.
Nurses' roles range from direct patient care and case management to establishing nursing practice standards, developing quality assurance procedures, and directing complex nursing care systems. And yet, the nurse voice is seldom heard in the debate about the transformation of the U.S. healthcare system. This course is intended to provide the nursing professional with the knowledge and skills to add their leadership and voice to the direction of change in healthcare.
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HUM 201-CBE - Media and Nursing
3 Credits
This course examines the effects of media on the image of nursing in society and the professional identity of nurses. This course is relevant for anyone who has an interest in the portrayal of Nursing & how what we see affects what we think, how we feel and what we do.
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HUM 210 - Social Justice
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to key concepts in equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice that can support and affirm the success and identities of all patients and staff working in healthcare settings.
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PHI 215 - Philosophy of Religions
3 Credits
Introduces the study of religion from several disciplinary approaches, including psychology, sociology, philosophy, and history and gender studies.
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HRM 201 - Human Resource Management
3 Credits
This course includes the presentation, analysis, and discussion of the specific functions of a Human Resources Department, including human relations knowledge and skills vital to the success of any Human Resources manager. Students will explore the standards of performance that are expected of managers, subordinates and the organization with a special emphasis on the supportive relationships needed between employees and their organizations. This course also will explore a number of contemporary and controversial issues related to Human Resource Management.
Prerequisites: MGT 105 .
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HRM 303 - Labor and Management Relations
3 Credits
This course evaluates current problems encountered by management in the negotiation and administration of labor relation agreements and processes. Topics that will be explored and examined include preparation for bargaining agreements, costing of labor contracts, bargaining power, negotiations, impasses, the role of women in labor movements and the future of Labor & Management Relations.
Prerequisites: HRM 201 .
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HRM 305 - Managing a Diverse Workplace
3 Credits
This course focuses on a variety of topics related to meeting the demands of an increasingly diverse workplace. Students will explore the difference between Affirmative Action, valuing diversity, and managing diversity. Characteristics of diverse populations, including ethnic minorities, gender issues, older workers, workers with disabilities, and foreign workers will be studied. Students will learn strategies for implementing diversity and building cooperation and trust among diverse work groups.
Prerequisites: MGT 105 or Permission of the Academic Department.
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HRM 307 - Compensation and Benefits
3 Credits
This course focuses on the strategic choices in managing compensation. Major compensation issues are discussed in the contest of current theory, research, and practice. Students will explore the issues that influence the determination of compensation and benefits in an organization, the design of the various forms of compensation and benefits, and how organizations manage the compensation system.
Prerequisites: HRM 201 .
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HRM 308 - Training and Development
3 Credits
This course focuses on the role of training and employee development in organizations. It acquaints students with current theory on learning and program design, training methods and evaluation, e-learning and the use of technology in training, and the relationship of training to career management.
Prerequisites: HRM 201 .
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HRM 314 - SHRM Certification Prep Course
3 Credits
Offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the curriculum is designed by global subject matter experts and covers the entire SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™) which encourages HR professionals to acquire the Competencies and Knowledge they'll need to effectively perform their jobs and achieve career success. Our course is designed to help students learn and retain the material effectively and efficiently by combining the best exam preparation system with expert instruction and peer discussion. As part of the course, students receive the new SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP. Comprised of comprehensive learning modules in print and e-reader formats, and advanced online resources, these study materials streamline study time, accelerate learning and build confidence for passing the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam.
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HRM 325 - Managing Culture and International Human Resources
3 Credits
This course examines the role of culture in the operations of an organization. Students will explore ways to identify cultural differences and the fundamental definitions of culture differences. Further exploration will be done on culture's impact on strategic approach, organizational structure, and different approaches to human resources. Students will learn of the new approaches toward creating international managers a team building across cultures.
Prerequisites: HRM 201 .
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HRM 335 - Organizational Behavior
3 Credits
This course includes the study of individual and small group behavior in organizations and the interpretation of this behavior in the context of the managerial environment. Students will explore the nature of such concepts as influence, power and control, attitudes, communication, conflict, and interpersonal relations as a means of understanding of the dynamics of group behavior.
Prerequisites: MGT 105 and Junior or Senior Standing.
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HRM 341 - Employment Law
3 Credits
This course focuses on the complex subject of employment law, a branch of contract law that deals with relationships between employers and employees. Students will examine a range of problems and issues arising during the employment relationship and legal protection of employee rights upon termination of the employment relationship. Specific subjects to be explored will include staffing, the employment-at-will doctrine, drug testing, the Family and Medical Leave Act, occupational safety and health, and privacy in the workplace and handling employee claims in the workplace. An emphasis is placed on current developments in the field.
Prerequisites: HRM 201 .
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HRM 411 - Seminar in Human Resource Management
3 Credits
This course provides a discussion and analysis of the current issues and problems challenging individuals responsible for the effective management of an organization's human resources. Research by students in areas of personal interest is the basis for class discussions. These discussions seek to explore all points of view associated with these often-controversial areas.
Prerequisites: HRM 201 .
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Human Services HSV-designated courses qualify as Social Science and Liberal Arts electives.
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HSV 101 - Introduction to Human Services
3 Credits
This course studies the history of the theory and practice of human services. It explores the roles and responsibilities of the human services professional as well as the skills required to provide services to clients in a variety of settings. Additionally, students will learn about current trends in human services which include aging, diversity, technology, collaboration between the client and helper and the role of advocacy within the human services field.
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HSV 212 - Animal Assisted Counseling
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide a brief introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), an approach to experiential counseling that fully integrates animals into the therapeutic process and can be applied to a wide range of psychosocial issues. This course begins by examining the importance of the human-animal bond, and continues to explore the psychological importance of animals, and the role that they play in the therapeutic experience. Credentialing, safety, ethical considerations of working with animals, and applications of the various approaches to AAT will be considered.
Prerequisites: HSV 101 .
Students taking the same course listed as EQU 212 may use it to fulfill a Social Science or Liberal Arts elective.
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HSV 260 - Social Welfare
3 Credits
This course examines human needs and the resources available to assist families and individuals in need. The historical and philosophical roots of social welfare from ancient cultures to contemporary America are explored. An emphasis is placed on analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of social welfare systems, as well as the values and beliefs that influence government interventions. The course also focuses on social welfare policies and programs that promote social and economic justice.
Prerequisites: HSV 101 .
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HSV 301 - Interviewing Methods
3 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to advance their interpersonal communication skills and interviewing techniques that are essential for working with people in the helping fields. Students will explore the significance of multicultural practice and positive psychology in each stage of interviewing. An emphasis is placed on developing skills in empathic listening, intake, suicide assessment, and evaluation.
Prerequisites: HSV 101 .
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HSV 303 - Introduction to Counseling
3 Credits
This course introduces the field of counseling and counseling professions. Students will explore topics including characteristics of a counselor, career planning in counseling professions, and the importance of accreditation and licensure. The course will also promote exploration into personal values and motivations, cultural competence, and professional ethics.
Prerequisites: HSV 101 .
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HSV 309 - Theories of Counseling
3 Credits
This course will explore the basic concepts, theories, and approaches of counseling and psychotherapy. Students will learn about the specific techniques, interventions, and limitations in the application of a variety of counseling theories. The course will prepare students to explore a personal style of counseling that integrates different theories and techniques.
Prerequisites: HSV 101 .
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HSV 320 - Multicultural Issues in Human Services
3 Credits
This course examines the various issues of multiculturalism within the human service environment and its effect of the delivery of human services. Topics include race, gender, class, sexual orientation, age, ability and religion; and their influence on the delivery of human services to marginalized communities. Oppression and discrimination are examined.
Prerequisites: HSV 101 or SOC 101 .
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HSV 330 - Group Counseling
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the skills, theories, and techniques needed to lead effective counseling groups. Different types of groups will be explored including task/work, therapy, psychoeducation, support, and self-help groups. Emphasis is placed on the stages of group development and the application of counseling theories. Students will explore communication and leadership skills, planning groups, incorporating group exercises, and addressing problematic clients.
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HSV 332 - Family System Dynamics
3 Credits
This course examines families as a system of interconnected and interdependent individuals required to play specific roles and follow rules within the family structure. This examination is based on family systems theory and the assumption that individuals cannot be studies or understood alone, but as part of a functional family system. Special attention is paid to examining how the family system affects relationships and society and how individual roles within the family structure can lead to dysfunction.
Prerequisites: HSV 101 .
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HSV 335 - Violence Against Women
3 Credits
This course will focus on types of violence against women, including domestic violence, abuse, rape, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and sexual violence on college campuses. Themes include causes and impact of violence against women, sexism and institutionalized oppression, the objectification of women's bodies, media's role in perpetuating violence against women, and homophobic violence. These topics will be examined through a historical and cross-cultural perspective with special attention to how race, class, and sexual orientation intersect women's experiences of violence.
Prerequisites: HSV 101 or SOC 101 .
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HSV 340 - Case Management
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the concept of case management and how it is used to provide human services. Students will explore the many factors affecting case management today, including participation on teams, emerging client groups, technology, shifting demographics, new service delivery models, and the resulting ethical and legal dilemmas. Students will also focus on documentation as they provide services, including gathering information, writing reports, assessing clients' progress and seeking out resources.
Prerequisites: HSV 260 .
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HSV 364 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment
3 Credits
Human Behavior in the Social Environment traces the development of human behavior in primary groups throughout the lifecycle. Students will examine the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual development of individuals from childhood through various stages of life. The course will also explore the impact of social, cultural, and economic systems on an individual's behavior.
Prerequisites: HSV 260 .
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HSV 368 - Crisis Intervention
3 Credits
This course introduces the concepts and strategies of crisis theory and practices carried out in a social-psychological and cultural framework. Effective crisis management is explored to learn how people feel, think, and behave during periods of crisis, and what strategies and resources are available to them.
Prerequisites: HSV 260
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HSV 400 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Human Services
3 Credits
This course surveys ethical, legal, and professional issues facing human service practitioners. The course is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the moral and legal complexities in the field of human services. It includes consideration of the human service worker's ethical responsibilities to clients, colleagues, practice settings, and the profession.
Prerequisites: HSV 364 .
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HSV 405 - Human Service Administration
3 Credits
This course explores the fundamentals of human service management and administration. Students will learn to manage agency staff and other resources in human service organizational settings while exploring styles of leadership and supervision models. Course topics will address planning, organizing, budgeting and funding, supervising, and evaluating human service programs, employees, and organizations within an ever-changing social environment.
Prerequisites: HSV 364 .
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HSV 450 - Senior Seminar in Human Services
3 Credits
This is a capstone course in which students will design and conduct individual research projects under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be exposed to the role of research, scholarship, and professional identity development as it pertains to working with their identified target population.
Prerequisites: PSY 341 and Senior Standing.
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HSV 460 - Human Services Practicum I
3 Credits
HSV460 Practicum I provides prospective human service professionals with an opportunity to learn experientially at an agency in the community. This practicum provides students the chance to network with professionals in the field, test-drive their intended career, and connect theory and practice in a real-world setting. Students are required to complete 180 hours in addition to the coursework.
Prerequisites: HSV 320 , 90 credits, and a 2.00 GPA. Practicum placement must be approved by the department prior to enrollment in the course.
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HSV 461 - Human Services Practicum II
3 Credits
HSV461 Practicum II provides students an additional opportunity for experiential learning in the community. In this practicum, students must have different responsibilities than in Practicum I. Experience in Practicum II provides an additional opportunity to connect theory and practice in a real-world setting and allows students to further develop their professional skills. Students are required to complete 180 hours in addition to the coursework.
Prerequisites: HSV 460 and at least a 2.00 GPA. Practicum placement must be approved by the department prior to enrollment in the course.
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HSV 465 - Action Research Methods
3 Credits
This course presents an overview of action research that assists human services and criminal justice professional in improving their practice with individuals, groups, families and communities. The course will prepare students to be able to explore significant human services and criminal justice issues and to take restorative action to resolve problems. It will also build people's' capacity to resolve issues effectively and provide long-term outcomes to enhance individuals, families, and community environments.
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IBA 301 - Principles of International Business
3 Credits
This course familiarizes students with the multidimensional macro-environment of international business and teaches them the tools necessary for the analysis and evaluation of diverse problems within that environment. Basic principles and issues of international economics are introduced, as well as global aspects of politics and culture. The different managerial functions within a multi-national firm are examined.
Prerequisites: MGT 105 .
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IBA 305 - International Business Law
3 Credits
This course surveys the basic principles of government regulation of international business operations. Specific national laws and international treaties that apply to topics such as export, competition, finance, and transportation are covered. Agreements covered include the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT), The Treaty of Rome, various free trade agreements and tax treaties.
Prerequisites: IBA 301 .
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IBA 314 - International Accounting and Finance
3 Credits
This course addresses the dramatically different accounting, auditing, and financial disclosure standards that exist among countries. Such differences complicate the preparation of consolidated financial statements, the calculation of taxes, the use of ratio analysis for international comparisons, and the evaluation of performance of individual subsidiaries and managerial personnel. Managers and investors must take such differences into account and must understand the economic, cultural, and political environments in each country, which give rise to the observed differences.
Prerequisites: ACC 211 , FIN 201 and IBA 301 .
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IBA 320 - International Logistics
3 Credits
This course focuses on physical distribution, sourcing activities and production in the global context. It covers management issues dealing with shipping and customs activities in different national contexts and examines the opportunities and the logistics of dealing with various international treaties such as GATT, NAFTA, and the Treaty of Rome. The course explores various issues arising out of the growth of international trade, which increases the volume of purchasing, global sourcing and production, and logistics activities.
Prerequisites: IBA 301 .
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IBA 421 - International Management
3 Credits
This course studies the interaction between the multinational corporation, its environment, and the effect of cross-cultural behaviors on organizational performance. It analyzes the inseparable relationships between cross-cultural communications and management effectiveness. The course also covers the concept of cultural synergy, the practice of cross-cultural nations, cross-cultural leadership, motivation, and decision-making.
Prerequisites: MGT 105 .
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IBA 430 - Introduction to Exports Management
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to exporting with focus on generating international sales for a company and how to move those goods overseas. It will include means to evaluate the match between a company's product and foreign markets; how to find and utilize information about foreign markets; creating an international market plan; means of making contacts and developing customers abroad; and typical ways to move products abroad.
Prerequisites: IBA 301 or BUS 320 or IBA 320 .
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IBA 431 - Exports Management II
3 Credits
This course is required as part of the Certificate in Export Management. The course is offered on a directed study basis at the discretion of the Director of the GEM program. Students work with the instructor to develop and present an export plan for a real manufacturing company. The course requires both classroom and off-campus activity with the subject company.
Prerequisites: IBA 430 .
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IBA 460 - Internship in International Business
3 Credits
An internship in International Business provides valuable work experience for students to enter any professional environment. Students will have the opportunity to apply learned management & business skills, apply theories/ideas in a work environment. This course is designed to be an in-depth workplace experience and students are encouraged to consider topics that reflect their career aspirations.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Academic Department.
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IBA 490 - Special Topics in International Business
3 Credits
This course deals with selected topics of current importance in international business. The topics and course content may vary from semester to semester. Topics many be selected from the following: research projects, international capital budgeting, comparative cross-cultural behaviors and business practices, international financial markets and institutions, international distribution and transportation, custom brokerage, regional trade and competition, marketing opportunities in the European community, international financing strategy.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing.
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LAW 101 - Introduction to Law
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the American federal and state legal systems. Students will learn about the Constitution and the three branches of government it creates: legislative, executive, and judicial. Topics include jurisdiction, statutes, case law, and specific areas of the law.
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LAW 105 - Estate Administration and Probate Practice
3 Credits
Students learn the role that wills, trusts, and powers of attorney play in the management of personal assets. Additionally, students will become familiar with the procedures employed to open, manage, and close decedents' estates. Other topics include the role of the fiduciary, intestacy, and long term care.
Prerequisites: LAW 101 ,
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LAW 201 - Real Estate Law and Practice
3 Credits
This is a course on practical real estate law. Topics covered include: methods of acquiring ownership to real property; concurrent ownership; surveys and land descriptions; public regulation and encumbrances; easements and licenses; contracts; preparation and review of a real estate contract; deeds: financing sources in real estate transactions; legal aspects of real estate finance; title examinations; real estate closings; condominiums and cooperatives; and leases. Finally, this course explores various possible careers paths in real estate law and practice.
Prerequisites: LAW 101 .
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LAW 203 - Civil Litigation Practice
3 Credits
Students are introduced to all aspects of a civil lawsuit, including Jurisdiction, Rules of Procedure, Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, Trial Procedures, and the Appellate Process.
Prerequisites: LAW 101 .
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LAW 204 - Business Law I
3 Credits
This course examines various areas of the law that apply to business entities and individuals. It covers the basics of constitutional law, tort law in the business context as well as ways in which criminal law may involve business stakeholders. Additional topics include an in-depth examination of contracts, including sales contracts, the application of the Uniform Commercial Code, and shipping contracts.
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LAW 205 - Legal Research
3 Credits
Students will learn to conduct legal research and articulate the results of several research problems across subjects and sources. Materials surveyed include sources of constitutional, statutory, and case law as well as administrative regulations. In addition to locating sources through computer-assisted legal research methods, students will become familiar with finding sources manually. Students will learn strategies for ensuring research results reflect current information as changes in the law occur.
Prerequisites: LAW 101 .
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LAW 206 - Business Law II
3 Credits
This course continues the study of contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code from Business Law I. Also covered are forms of business including Partnerships and Corporations, Administrative Law, the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Protection, Employment Law and the Workers Compensation Act, Environmental Regulation, and Bankruptcy.
Prerequisites: LAW 204 .
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LAW 209 - Family Law and Practice
3 Credits
This course focuses on issues involving family relationships and the legal rights and obligations of family members. Representative topics include marriage and divorce, the treatment of children, and related economic matters. This course also explores the importance of ethics in a family law practice.
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: LAW 101 .
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LAW 298 - Legal Studies Internship (AS Degree)
3 Credits
Students learn how to apply knowledge gained from Associate in Legal Studies/Certificate in Paralegal Studies course work to the practical work of a legal practice setting. Students are required to meet 15 hours per semester in seminar meetings and to work in a legal practice setting, which could include law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies, for 120 hours.
Prerequisites: LAW 105 , LAW 201 , LAW 203 , and LAW 205 . Students must meet with their Academic Advisor or Academic Success Counselor, as well as the Center for Career and Professional Development prior to registering.
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LAW 301 - Bankruptcy Law & Practice
3 Credits
This course examines the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended, the general functions and power of the Bankruptcy Court, and the impact of bankruptcy filings on individuals and companies seeking bankruptcy relief. Specific areas of study include Chapters 7 and 13 for individual filers, Chapter 12 for farmers or family fishermen, and a brief overview of Chapter 11 which governs corporate filings.
Prerequisites: LAW 101 or LAW 204
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LAW 303 - Constitutional Law
3 Credits
This course is an in-depth study of the history, development, and application of U.S. Constitutional Law as seen from the perspective of political science and legal studies.
Prerequisites: LAW 101 and PSC 101 .
This LAW-designated course qualifies as a Humanities or Liberal Arts elective.
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LAW 306 - E-Commerce: The Legal Context
3 Credits
Upon successful completion of this course, students should have a fundamental understanding and practical knowledge of the following areas: technology and e-commerce, intellectual property issues and e-commerce, the law of business and finance and e-commerce, socio-legal issues and e-commerce, and international legal issues and e-commerce.
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LAW 307 - Business Organizations and Practice
3 Credits
Students are introduced to the substantive law of business entities including sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships, and corporations. Subjects covered include the application of substantive law to incorporation procedure, partnership agreements, general corporation maintenance, corporate capitalization, financing, and corporate changes such as mergers, amendments, and dissolutions.
Prerequisites: LAW 101 or LAW 204 strongly recommended.
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LAW 310 - Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
3 Credits
This is an introductory course on the law of intellectual property. Among the topics covered are the law of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. For each topic, students are introduced to the main sources of law, goals, formation process, duration, and consequences of infringement.
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LAW 325 - E-Government: The New Legal Environment of Business
3 Credits
This is a web-supported course that examines the developing concept of e-government. Students become familiar with the methods used by state and federal government to regulate business by means of government websites. Assessment is based on a student-generated portfolio.
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LAW 334 - Alternate Dispute Resolution
3 Credits
Students will be introduced to types of dispute resolution processes that do not involve adjudication. These processes are referred collectively as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ADR is used in public and private sectors as well as court sponsored programs. Students will gain an understanding of ADR, through an overview of conflict and dispute resolution. The theories, methods, and terminology of ADR will be introduced with emphasis on negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
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LAW 405 - Environmental Law and Practice
3 Credits
This course covers the relevant federal environmental laws and their application to current environmental issues. Specific areas of study include climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act
Prerequisites: ENV 121 or LAW 101 or LAW 204 .
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LAW 410 - Equine Law
3 Credits
This course covers the major issues of equine law that relate to ownership and transfer of equines as well as duties and rights related to their care, custody, control, and treatment. The course will also examine court procedures, insurance, and torts as they relate to equine business. The student will develop a portfolio of documents relevant to their intended field of practice. Recommended preparation: LAW 101 or LAW 204 .
Strongly Recommended Preparation: LAW 101 , LAW 205 .
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LAW 415 - Personal Injury Law
3 Credits
Students become familiar with Personal Injury Law, which is based on tort law concepts. Among the topics to be discussed are tort law, legal analysis, negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, and product liability.
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LAW 425 - Legal Writing
3 Credits
Students review basic concepts of professional writing, synthesizing knowledge gained in civil litigation and skills attained in legal research. Students will employ a variety of techniques to draft both persuasive and informative aspects of documents common in the practice of law. Students will create correspondence designed to communicate with interested parties including a demand letter, information letter, and case brief.
Prerequisites: LAW 203 and LAW 205 .
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LAW 430 - Medical Malpractice Law
3 Credits
Students become familiar with medical malpractice law, which is based on tort law concepts. The topics to be discussed include tort law, risk management, investigation of claims, litigation, and the medical malpractice trial.
Prerequisites: LAW 415 .
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LAW 440 - Legal Ethics
3 Credits
This course is a comprehensive in-depth, hands-on study of the specific and ethical issues faced by the legal professional as guided by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. It is designed for both the business professional who may interact with legal professionals and for the prospective legal professional, with emphasis on the practice requirements, which guide the latter. The objective is to provide a foundation and a guide for dealing with ethical dilemmas in the practice of law.
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LAW 460 - Legal Studies Internship
3 Credits
Students learn how to apply knowledge gained from course work to the practical work of a law office. Students are required to meet 15 hours per semester in seminar meetings and to work in a law office setting, which could include law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies, for 120 hours.
Prerequisites: LAW 105 , LAW 201 , LAW 203 and LAW 205 . Students must speak with their Academic Advisor or Academic Success Counselor as well as the Center for Career and Professional Development before registering.
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CMG 301 - Construction Management Fundamentals
3 Credits
This course introduces project management in the construction industry. Content includes professional practices and standard forms for analyzing common problems in the construction industry by examining real-life examples that reinforce construction concepts through application. This course mirrors current construction planning techniques by making construction management decisions based on the same research methods used in actual construction projects.
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CMG 302 - Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods
3 Credits
This course provides students with a detailed understanding of the fundamentals required to estimate construction projects. This is done by defining the scope of individual construction tasks within the overall project, identifying the most cost effective type of tool, equipment, materials and/or process to use, then accurately calculating the cost and time associated with completion of the tasks and the entire project.
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MGT 105 - Principles of Management
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the principles of management examining their application in public and private, profit and non-profit organizations. Students will explore the areas of employee motivation, group behavior, leadership, strategic planning, organizational design, and career opportunities. Fundamental concepts of management, effective communication competency, ethical dilemmas faced by managers and corporate social responsibility will be explored. No Prerequisite: This course can be used as a substitute for LCS 105 Elements of Organizations.
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MGT 203 - Foundations of Leadership
3 Credits
This course will heighten awareness and broaden the participant's knowledge of leadership theory, trends & applications, with a strong focus on ethical leadership. This course encompasses leadership/management theories, techniques, and applications, managing ethical gray areas with integrity, and integrating leadership skills into daily work practices. This course provides students with an overview of business structure/functions, leadership styles, managerial processes, strategic planning, and change-oriented ethical leadership and considers the impact of public policy on leaders.
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MGT 221 - Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation
3 Credits
This course will focus on exploring and creating new venture ideas. Participants will study characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and will learn how to identify and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities. The emphasis will be on creativity and innovation in new venture creation. This course also will introduce the basic business skills needed to start up and establish new entrepreneurial ventures.
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MGT 306 - Small Business Management
3 Credits
This course examines the skills required to set up, operate, and manage a small business. The development of a business plan is integral and introduces the entrepreneurial concepts of business management, planning, capital, managing employees, marketing products and services.
Prerequisites: MGT 221 or permission of the Academic Department.
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MGT 408 - Organizational Theory and Development
3 Credits
This course examines the nature and problems of organizational design, development, and change in complex organizations. The application of organizational theories in the treatment of technological, economic, and behavioral problems confronted by the practicing manager is examined. Theories of organizational growth, change, and development and their impact on organizational outcomes are explored.
Prerequisites: MGT 105 .
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MGT 416 - Managing a Growing Business
3 Credits
This course examines the challenges of building and managing a firm after startup and through reasonable maturity. Included are issues such as cash management, strategic planning for growth, leadership and team development, revenue growth, business valuation, succession planning and harvesting. Through case studies of growing businesses, readings, video cases and guest speakers, students apply business knowledge and skills to the problems and opportunities facing firms at different stages of growth and development.
Prerequisites: MGT 306 .
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MGT 435 - Independent Study in Management I
3 Credits
This course offers the opportunity to do independent research in Management under the direction of a faculty mentor.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Management program or permission of the Academic Department.
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MGT 450 - Seminar in Management
3 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to do in-depth research and study on modern management theories, practices, and managerial techniques currently used in the industry. A special focus is placed on the future of management and helping students understand the need for creativity and innovation in the current and future organization. The seminar format facilitates an exchange of ideas among the participants in the selection, development and discussion of each topic. Frequent meetings between students and instructor serve to focus and to direct the effort of each student.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Management program or permission of the Academic Department.
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MGT 460 - Internship in Management
3 Credits
An internship in Management provides valuable work experience for students to enter any professional environment. Students will have the opportunity to apply learned management & business skills, apply theories/ideas in a work environment. This course is designed to be an in-depth workplace experience and students are encouraged to consider topics that reflect their career aspirations.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Academic Department.
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MKT 200 - Principles of Marketing
3 Credits
This course examines the basic marketing principles practiced by modern organizations including product development, distribution, promotion and pricing. Students explore topics including consumer engagement, strategic planning, and best practices along with the importance of measurements, analysis and utilizing acquired data. This is the foundation course for upper-level marketing courses.
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MKT 201 - Retail Merchandising and Management
3 Credits
This course examines strategic retail management as an introduction to the principles and methods of retailing. Emphasis is placed on targeting consumers, store design and location, merchandising, pricing, HR, store operations, and the overall retail strategy. Topics include trends in U.S. and global retailing markets, online retailing, forecasting, financial planning and promotional strategy.
Prerequisites: MKT 200 .
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MKT 203 - Sales and Techniques of Selling
3 Credits
This course examines basic principles, methods, and techniques of selling. Students learn formalized sales procedures and practice these skills through exercises and individual sales presentations. Also covered are verbal and non-verbal sales cues, the psychology of selling, sales strategies and specialized sales situations.
Prerequisites: MKT 200 .
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MKT 204 - Advertising
3 Credits
This is an introductory course dealing with the theories, methods, and practices of modern advertising including customer engagement, strategic planning, measuring results, industry regulations and ethics. The course gives the students hands-on experience producing advertising campaigns including graphics and media selection.
Prerequisites: MKT 200 .
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MKT 235 - Social Media Marketing
3 Credits
The course examines social media in general in order to focus on its integration with a marketing strategy. Students will learn to build social media marketing plans and do the necessary analysis to customize plans to organizations. The theoretical underpinnings of social media will be explored so that students will better understand social media's explosive popularity. Various social media marketing tools will be touched upon as well as the evolving nature of social media communication.
Prerequisites: MKT 200 .
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MKT 301 - Business To Business Marketing
3 Credits
This course offers an overview of marketing as it applies to raw material suppliers, manufacturers, and middlemen. This includes industrial demand, marketing, intelligence systems & analysis, product and service best practices, strategic planning, channels of distribution, pricing, promotion, and control.
Prerequisites: MKT 200 .
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MKT 304 - Advertising Copy, Layout, and Design
3 Credits
This course goes beyond advertising theory and teaches the mechanics behind print, digital, and broadcast media. The course integrates data-driven processes along with the functions of copy writing, layout, design, and artwork. It develops an understanding of the advertising department within a company including best practices, ethics, and the resources available from an outside advertising agency.
Prerequisites: MKT 204 .
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