The Sports Management concentration is intended for students who desire careers in sports-related industries including professional and collegiate sports, sporting goods, fitness and recreation centers.
Course Requirements
If a student chooses to pursue this concentration, three courses totaling at least 12.0 hours must be taken.
- Two required courses:
- One elective course to be chosen from:
Second Concentration
While a student may complete more than one Management concentration, at least 50% of the courses used for the completion of a second concentration must be unique to the completion of that concentration.
Experiential Learning
Sharing of MGT 393 between Experiential Learning and major requirements may be possible; consult with academic advisor.
Graduation Requirements
All Management (MGT) courses and any other courses used toward the Management major must be completed with a minimum grade of C- and with a combined GPA of 2.000 or higher.
MGT 360
LEADERSHIP
Leadership is a social influence process, the success of which is dependent upon certain skills (e.g. communication, conflict resolution) and situational factors (e.g. task characteristics, organizational structure). This course applies traditional and contemporary leadership theory to the development of individual leadership skills. Classroom experiences focus on understanding and practicing skills associated with effective leadership. PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 300.
Prerequisites:
MGT 300 is a prerequisite for this class.
MGT 325
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
This course discusses and analyzes the concept of sustainability within a business and management setting. It will analyze the complex relationship between business and the environment and it will explore the nature of business in today?s global context where addressing environmental and social issues is becoming increasingly important. Furthermore, it aims to discuss how the talents of business might be used to solve world?s environmental and social problems. Rather than focusing on a `doom and gloom? approach, the course aims to emphasize the solutions towards a sustainable economy.
MKT 352
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
An introduction to the various types of new products and services, and to the new product management process used by many firms to increase the likelihood of success while minimizing financial risk. Students will learn about new product conceptualization, development, and launch stages of the process, and be introduced to some of the tools and techniques employed in each. PREREQUISITE(S): MKT 202 & MKT 301
Prerequisites:
(MKT 202 or FIN 202 or MGT 202) and MKT 301 are a prerequisite for this class.
MKT 377
FUNDAMENTALS OF SALES & NETWORKING
In the current business environment, companies are focusing their efforts on recruiting well-trained and refined sales professionals who generate substantial revenue. This course is designed to expose students to the energy, decorum, techniques and methods of superior selling sought after in today's business environment. Coursework will examine networking techniques and ways in which to identify high-potential opportunities. Application of techniques is crucial to learning this material; therefore students will be given the opportunity to implement learned techniques via real-world selling activity.
ICS 394
ENTREPRENEURSHIP STRATEGY
This course is an overview of strategic management applied to entrepreneurial enterprises. General business management problems integrating marketing, accounting, finance and management functions are analyzed from the perspective of the CEO or entrepreneur concerned with start-up and planning of a new venture. The case method is used in this course and real "live" cases may be analyzed. The entrepreneurial process is investigated, including entrepreneurial characteristics, trends in the small business sector of the global economy, start-up and growth strategies and nurturing creativity in organizations. Focus is placed on either a consulting project with a small business or community organization, which may require time outside of class for the project, or on case studies. PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 300, MKT 310, either FIN 290 or FIN 310 and Senior standing
Prerequisites:
(FIN 290 or FIN 310), MGT 300, MKT 310 and senior standing are a prerequisite for this class.
MGT 320
TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
A study of the training and management development practices of organizations. Emphasis is placed on the identification of training needs, program design, choice of training methods and the evaluation of results. The practices and legislation affecting promotion of employees are also discussed. PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 307.
Prerequisites:
MGT 307 or HSP 382 is a prerequisite for this class.
MGT 330
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
An examination of the recruiting and selection process used by organizations in the public and private sectors. A select group of tests will be discussed and used by the student for familiarization. EEO, Affirmative Action, and other legislation affecting recruiting and selection of employees will be discussed. PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 307.
Prerequisites:
MGT 307 or HSP 382 is a prerequisite for this class.
MGT 335
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The course has two major goals. The first is to learn how to design a pay system that is efficient, legally compliant, and fair/ethical. This is done through such topics as pay strategy, job descriptions, job evaluation, pay surveys, pay structures, pay increases, and legal compliance. The second goal is to learn how to design a benefits plan that supports company objectives and values. This is done through such topics as legal compliance, retirement plans, health insurance plans, social security, workers? compensation, and work-life benefits. PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 307.
Prerequisites:
MGT 307 or HSP 382 is a prerequisite for this class.
ECO 318
LABOR ECONOMICS AND ORGANIZATION
Historical and theoretical analysis of labor groups and labor market problems (including wage determination, unemployment and discrimination), with particular reference to the dynamic economy of the United States. PREREQUISITE(S): ECO 105, ECO 106 & MAT 130
Prerequisites:
ECO 105, ECO 106 and (MAT 130 or equivalent) are a prerequisite for this class.
MGT 354
GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Concepts, theories, principles and techniques for effectively managing a workforce globally. The focus is on effective strategies relating to human resource strategy, staffing, development, performance management, remuneration management, legal/regulatory compliance and employee/labor relations in geographically dispersed and culturally diverse organizations. The purpose of the course is to help students understand the issues related to effectively managing a workforce in a global organization and how human resource strategies and programs can enable the workforce to contribute to organizational success. PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 300 (MGT 307 recommended)
Prerequisites:
MGT 300 is a prerequisite for this class.
MGT 361
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Techniques of organizational design and development with emphasis on the methods of planned and controlled change of the organization to insure its survival in a changing external environment. The interdependent elements of people, structure, tasks and technology will be examined and related to changes in problem-solving and renewal processes of personnel in the organization. Various phases of the OD process including changes in employees' attitudes, resistance to change, survey feedback, team building, sensitivity training, Quality of Work Life, and intervention techniques will be explored. PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 300.
Prerequisites:
MGT 300 is a prerequisite for this class.
MGT 315
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 301)
Management science involves the use of quantitative models to support decisions faced by managers. Topics include model formulation, linear, non-linear and integer programming, transportation, transshipment and assignment formulations, network flow, decision analysis, and multicriteria decision making. Spreadsheet and other software packages will be used to model, solve, and analyze these problems. (PREREQUISITE(S): MGT 301)
Prerequisites:
MGT 301 is a prerequisite for this class.
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