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PSCI 6608 - The Legislative Process
An analysis of the legislative process in theAmerican political system. Emphasis on legislative politics in state and local government. Includes legislative functions, selection and recruitment of legislative candidates, legislative role orientations, the legislative socialization process, the committee system, the legislators and their constituencies, legislative lobbyists, legislative decision making, legislative-executive relations, and legislative organization and procedures. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6610 - Legal Methods I
A study of procedure and process of the law as it applies in the American system and an introduction to legal research and writing. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6612 - Contracts,Torts, and the Practice of Law
An introduction to the most important components of private law - contracts, torts, and civil procedure and their application to business, government, and individuals. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6615 - Jurisprudence
The general philosophical framework for the law. Includes the background and development of the common law, sources of the law, and the court system. Special problems in Anglo-American jurisprudence are reviewed. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6616 - Urban Government
An examination of the urban political system. Emphasis on the political aspects of urban government structures. Includes formal and informal decision making in urban government, community power structures, types of urban government structures, the politics of intergovernmental relations, and the politics of servicing the urban environment (social services, planning agencies, education, housing, transportation, health, pollution control and ecology revenue sharing, public safety, neighborhood corporations, etc). 3 credits.
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PSCI 6617 - Law, Science, and Ethics
The intersection of law, science, and ethics in a variety of contexts, including experimentation with human subjects, psychosurgery, genetic engineering, organ transplants, abortion and the right to die. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6625 - Transnational Legal Structures
An introduction to the basic structure of legal systems in other countries, their relationship to Anglo-American law, and their contextual development. Special topics include legal status of foreign and multinational corporations, rights and responsibilities of aliens, protections for investors, expropriation, and procedural due process. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6626 - Decision Making in the Political Process
An in-depth study of decision making in the American system with special emphasis on the various types of mechanisms: executive, legislative, judicial, bureaucratic, organizational, and military. The influence of intelligence, economic, and psychological factors and social pressure on decisions and decision makers will be examined. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6628 - Change and Government
A study of the major processes of change and their consequences for the functioning of government. Concentrates on changes that may occur through violence, evolution, or technology and that may alter the effective operation of government. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6633 - The Political Process and the Aged
A study of the political process as it relates to the aged. Governmental decision making, on federal state, and local levels including legislation and its implications. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6635 - Law and Public Health
A course for the civil servant or health professional concerned with the laws relating to the public health at the federal, state, and local level as well as the practical administration of those laws. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6640 - Law and Education
An examination of the legal and educational issues arising from factors such as EEO, students' rights, student financing, and the relationships between schools and government. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6641 - The Politics of the World Economy
An examination of the global politico-economic system and the challenges facing world diplomacy. Multinational corporations and political structures designed to coordinate global policies for the monetary and trade systems, international organizations and their impact on Third World development, and problems facing industrialized nations. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6645 - Government and the Industrial Sector
The various impacts of government regulation on the corporate sector and the major legal and regulatory requirements affecting business and industry. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6655 - Conflict Resolution
Essential features and methods available within the legal system to resolve disputes, including the uses of law, equity, administrative agencies, bureaucracies, arbitration, mediation, special commissions, and private self help. Applicability of these methods to various types of disputes and the choice of law in instances when no single rule may govern in a federal system. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of items of special interest, may include First Amendment problems,energy and the law, law and the environment, labor legislation and the law, law and commercial paper and stock issues. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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PSCI 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
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Public Health |
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PUBH 6600 - Introduction to Public Health
This course introduces the field of public health and its core domains to students interested in managing the health of populations, governmental health administration, and public policy. This course introduces and distinguishes public health thinking from traditional clinical approaches and explores biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavioral health and health education, health services administration and management, and environmental health. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6615 - Principles of Epidemiology
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental definitions, terms, concepts, methods, and critical thinking used in epidemiology. The material presented in this course is designed to lay the foundation for future study and practice in population health activities. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6620 - Health, Behavior, and Society
This course introduces students to a social ecological and a life course perspective of population health. The course challenges students to address societal and structural forces such as socioeconomic position, racial and ethnic and gender sources of inequality as well as interpersonal processes reflected in norms, networks, and social capital. This course focuses on behavior, communication, decision-making, and health outcomes at the individual, family, and community levels. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6625 - Biostatistical Applications in Public Health
This course introduces research methods and the fundamental statistics needed to succeed in today's public health organizations. The course follows a practical approach that allows the student to learn key statistical principles and learn ways to effectively convey data and results using Excel. This course covers both quantitative and qualitative research methods used in public health. Cross-listed with HCAD 6606 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6630 - Environmental and Occupational Health
This course examines health issues, scientific understanding of causes of health issues, and possible future approaches to control of the major environmental and occupational health problems. The course will address these topics focusing on both industrialized and developing countries. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6640 - Healthcare Leadership
This course will explore the current state of public health leadership, leadership models and approaches, and the values and decision-making processes of leaders in public health organizations. Cross-listed with HCAD 6609 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6645 - Public Health Ethics
This course will explore ethical issues and concepts as they relate to public health practice, research, and policy. Current issues are discussed such as the right to health and health care, vaccine ethics, bioterrorism, health inequalities, poverty, and power. Student evaluation is based on class participation, a small group project, and a final paper based upon a case study addressing ethical issues. Cross-listed with HCAD 6651 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6650 - Law and Public Health
This course examines the laws relating to the public health at the federal, state, and local levels as well as the practical administration of those laws. Cross-listed with HCAD 6604 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6655 - Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
A comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. healthcare system. This course includes the historical origins and current social and political contexts in which healthcare is provided. Cross-listed with HCAD 6600 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6660 - Public Health Practice, Planning, and Evaluation
This course prepares students for the practice of public health. The course covers the core functions of public health, the methods of public health program design, and its evaluation. Students gain practical experience through a series of exercises involving the design of a conceptual framework, development of indicators, analysis of service data, and development of an evaluation plan to measure impact. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6670 - Public Health Nutrition
This course is at the interface of nutritional science and public health. Topics will focus on areas such as quantity, quality, and safety of the food supply; food additives and labeling; regulatory agencies; research approaches to food, nutrition, and disease; and procedures used in nutritional assessment of individuals. Cross-listed with NUTR 6614 . 3 credits.
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PUBH 6671 - Health Education and Promotion
The course will focus on the fundamental principles and practices of public health education and health promotion including history, ethics, cultural competence, professional responsibilities, and an overview of theory and models. Emphasis is placed on designing and planning, implementation, and evaluation of instructional methods to a variety of audiences. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6672 - Global Health
This course introduces students to the challenges on health equity around the world, with a focus on developing and low-income countries. Topics discussed will include rates of infectious disease and lack of medical care. In addition, students will discuss the effects of the healthy versus unhealthy environment on health. The course will introduce the challenges faced in providing shelter, sanitation, clean water, and healthy food to reduce the global burden of disease. The course will also explain the role of governments, ministries of health, and world health organizations in health equity. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6673 - Public Health Emergency Preparedness
The course will focus on the how to prepare a community for a public health emergency or disaster. The course will include subjects such as a comprehensive and systematic approach to disaster training, planning and preparedness at the community level, legal issues, epidemiology and surveillance, hazard assessment and planning, information sharing, medical countermeasures, and medical surge. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6674 - Comparative Health Systems and Global Health
This course will compare and contrast health care system organization, delivery, and financing across multiple developed and developing nations. Students will gain in-depth knowledge about health care from a global perspective including global disease burden, international health metrics and indicators, and the role of global health organizations like WHO, PAHO, OECD and others. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6680 - Health Analytics
This course will examine the roles and uses of health information technology in healthcare and the tools and techniques used to identify, analyze and communicate healthcare data. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6681 - Digital Health
This course will focus on the application and guiding principles of digital health, including ways in which digital health is harnessed in public health, ethical considerations and security issues, and best practices for the implementation of digital health in settings where public health professionals work. The course will also address approaches to examine the impact new technologies have on social justice, and the implication for social and economic inequalities. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6682 - Healthcare Innovation
This course applies a systems perspective to understand healthcare delivery and innovation processes today, its stakeholders and problems as well as the key drivers of its success. Students will be introduced to the 'systems perspective' that has been used successfully in other industries to address the introduction of new processes, technologies, and strategies to improve overall health outcomes. This course will incorporate a multidisciplinary approach that will integrate medicine, social and behavioral sciences, operations research and management as well as engineering perspectives to stimulate new thinking in the practice, process, and delivery of healthcare. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6684 - Health Data Mining
Students will learn the basics of quantitative data analysis methods and software used in healthcare analytics. Students will have hands-on experiences with real healthcare data sets and software. Students will apply this knowledge and skills to real world cases and learn how to communicate healthcare data and information effectively to multiple audiences. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6690 - Public Health Capstone
This course provides students with an opportunity to apply the competencies of public health to a real-world, client-based project in the public health field. 3 credits.
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PUBH 6695 - Public Health Internship
This course provides students with an opportunity to apply the competencies of public health to an individualized experience working in the field. 3 credits.
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QANL 6604 - Probability and Statistics
Statistical methods and theories used in solving business problems. Topics include data analysis, discrete and continuous probability distributions, statistical inference and estimation, regression and correlation analysis, the analysis of variance, decision theory, and nonparametric tests including chi-square. Students will use computers to conduct statistical tests using the information presented. 3 credits.
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QANL 6605 - Applied Econometrics
Prerequisite: BANL 6100 . This course applies econometric methods to real-world economic questions in order to quantify economic relationships. By providing the basic tools to do empirical analysis, this course empowers the student to become a more sophisticated consumer of economic research done by others. A foundation is built first with estimation, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals with simple and multiple regression. This core set of econometric skills is extended with the use of dummy variables, autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity and simultaneous equations. This course uses the statistical programming language R and the R-Studio programming tool. 3 credits.
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QANL 6614 - Decisions in Operations Management
Prerequisite: BANL 6100 . This course focuses on the process of creating goods and services. Concepts, functions and basic techniques of operations management are reviewed. Topics include decision-making, forecasting, scheduling, project management, production planning, inventory management, strategy, and quality control. Emphasis will be on quantitative methods, hands-on problem solving, and case studies. The course includes a team analysis of a real-world operations problem. 3 credits.
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QANL 6625 - Mining for Business Intelligence
Prerequisite: BANL 6100 . This course is designed to provide business students with the skills to conduct data mining and statistical analysis for dealing with common managerial-making tasks, such as prediction, classification, and clustering. Data mining is a rapidly growing field that is concerned with developing techniques to assist analysts to make intelligent use of large data sets. In this course, the emphasis is on understanding the application of a wide range of modern techniques to specific managerial situations, rather than on mastering the mathematical and computational foundations of the techniques. Upon successful completion of the course, students should possess valuable analytical skills that will give them a competitive edge in many industry sectors, in a wide range of managerial and analytical positions. 3 credits.
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QANL 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. Course may cover decision science methods such as experimental design, nonparametrics, data analysis with SPSS, Bayesian decision theory, and simulation. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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QANL 6675 - Multivariate Analysis
Prerequisite: BANL 6100 . The course covers a variety of standard statistical methods used to analyze multivariate data. It emphasizes the implementation and interpretation of these methods across business domains. Topics covered include computation of summary statistics, analysis of categorical data, loglinear models for two- and higher-dimensional contingency tables, the multivariate normal distribution, MANOVA, principal components analysis, factor analysis, and other topics such as canonical correlation and cluster analysis. The R statistical computing package is used throughout. 3 credits.
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QANL 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or consent of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor. 3 credits.
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QANL 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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QANL 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study II 3 credits.
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QANL 6698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
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QANL 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6601 - Minority Group Relations
An interdisciplinary survey of minority groups in the United States with special reference to ethnic, religious, and racial factors that influence interaction. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6602 - Social Stratification in Community Orgranizations
This course examines the pervasive effects of social stratification as they are enacted in public organizations such as schools, community centers, and human service agencies. Students will explore how their race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexual orientation, for example, impact the people with whom they work. The course will also investigate the theoretical underpinnings of systematic social dominance, and how students might counter this dominance in their workplaces and outside them. Students will also examine the symbiotic relationship between inequality within public organizations and the communities that surround them. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6610 - Urban Sociology
Prerequisite: PADM 6604 . The problems of urban growth and development. Residential patterns together with the physical development of cities and their redevelopment. An examination of the people and their relationships to the environment. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6620 - Sociology of Bureaucracy
A study of some of the classic conceptualizations of bureaucracy and their relevance to the structure and functioning of American economic and governmental institutions. Gives students informational and experiential resources with which they, as planners and managers, can improve their abilities to make effective policy decisions. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6641 - Death and Suicide
In-depth analysis of suicide. Traditional theories of suicide are analyzed regarding the psychological approach as well as the demographic and group analysis of sociology. The goal of the course is both academic and practical, stressing community application. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6649 - Seminar in Health and Social Policy
Analysis of the legal, political, social, economic, and organizational factors in planning and providing health care services, with emphasis on policy formulation and implementation. Current health policy issues. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6651 - Social Gerontology
Basic introduction to the field of gerontology. Discusses the history and definition of the field, the contributions of academic disciplines to the field, various perceptioins of aging; explores the basic theories, problems, and prospects of gerontology. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis. 3 credits.
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SOCI 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6600 - Sport Business Toolkit
This course will cover the basic business knowledge needed for those interested in working in the sport industry. While students will be introduced to the basics of management, marketing, economics, accounting, and other key business disciplines, the course will draw ties to sport industry and display use of these concepts within the industry. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6610 - Strategic Sport Management
Prerequisite: SMGT 6600 or consent of the instructor. This is a strategy course designed to develop an understanding of principles of strategic management as applied to the sport industry. This course focuses on principles of strategy formulation, competitive analysis, and managerial decision-making that affect the performance and survival of sport businesses. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6611 - Sport Industry Marketing, Promotion and Public Relations
A study of marketing, promotion, and public relations strategies utilized in various aspects of the sport industry. Marketing sport as a product and marketing of non-sport products using sport as a promotional tool are examined. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6612 - Sports Law
An analysis of contract law, tort law, antitrust law, labor law, collective bargaining, and administrative law as they relate to sport. Provides sport managers with the fundamental legal knowledge necessary to operate in the increasingly complex sport environment. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6613 - Sports Facility Management
An examination of how sports facilities such as coliseums, municipal and college stadiums, and multipurpose civic centers are managed. Course topics include facility ownership and management, business and financial management, event booking, marketing and sales, ticketing and access management, ancillary revenue sources, back-of-house operations, event management, and safety and security. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6617 - Managing Sport Finances
Prerequisite: SMGT 6600 or consent of the instructor. An examination of legal, managerial, accounting, and financial issues confronting sport, fitness, and recreation industry managers. Issues covered include tax law, bankruptcy, inventory management, capital instruments, accounting principles, financial statements, industry ratios, securing funds, and related concepts that help determine the viability and strength of businesses in sport industries. The focus of the material is on how to apply basic financial management concepts to managerial decision making. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6618 - Major Policy Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
This course focuses on the organizational and governance structure of intercollegiate athletics and addresses major policy issues that college sport managers face in the 21st century. Among these issues are financial sustainability, legal issues related to federal antitrust laws, college sport and the IRS, NCAA compliance, Title IX, and issues related to athletes rights and education. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6620 - Professional Sport Management
Professional sport teams are run by managers who have a strong background in sport finance, marketing, personnel, risk management, event management, and box office management. This course will take a student through the entire process of running a professional team. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6621 - Applied Collegiate Fitness and Athletics
SMGT 6618 focused on the foundation for intercollegiate athletics. This course focuses on the applied process of managing collegiate fitness and athletic programs. Issues covered include arranging travel, scheduling events, purchasing insurance, hiring officials, handling sport media, town/gown relationships, laundry and equipment processing, and a host of other actions required to run a collegiate program. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6622 - Sport Facility Development and Construction
Prerequisite: SMGT 6613 . This course takes the students through the entire process of building a sport facility. From the planning process and site acquisition steps through hiring architects and builders, the course is detailed and focused primarily on larger sport facilities. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6623 - Sport Business Development and Sustainability
Sustainability is not just a marketing gimmick, but a way of life and a good business model. This class examines various issues from green buildings, to renewable energy, recycling programs, new technologies, and how to develop passionate "green" followers. The class will focus on sport and hospitality industries, but all business segments will also be covered. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6624 - Sports Economics
This course focuses on the economic aspects of American sports. Among these issues are fan demand, advertising, team output decisions, league/conference organization, and government involvement in sports. The course will explain how winning is a determinant of demand, how profit motives drive quality choices, the effects of monopoly power, labor-management relationships, and government's role in professional sports while teaching fundamental microeconomic concepts. The course provides students with a framework to demonstrate how the economy works. From this framework, students will be able to apply the models learned to demonstrate and appreciate a wide range of economic and social issues. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6625 - Sport Analytics
Expanding on basic accounting and finance, this course focuses on managerial accounting, financial planning, and statistical analysis in sports. Using various tools such as sport analytics, key performance indicators (KPI), balanced scorecard, triple bottom line, and other techniques, this course focuses on identifying how to find the right data, why it is critical, and how to act based upon appropriate data. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6626 - Strategic Event Management
This course will review and examine the principles and practices associated with managing events and the nature of the broader event management industry ranging from sport events to major concerts. This course will help students develop the skills necessary to manage virtually any aspect of an event, including logistics, contingency planning, ticketing/admissions, access control, financing, sponsorship, seating designs/controls, sponsor and supplier agreements, risk management, marketing, managing event personnel, and working with local/government agencies. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6670 - Special Topics
A study of selected sport management issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or consent of the instructor. Research under the supervision of an advisor. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6694 - Internship
Prerequisite: completion of 24 credits of graduate work. An on-the-job learning experience with a selected organization, arranged for course credit and under the supervision of a faculty advisor. 3 credit hours each course or a total of 6 credit hours in two internships. 3 credits.
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SMGT 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study related to sport management under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits.
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