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PADM 6632 - Public Finance and Budgeting
Recommended prerequisite: PADM 6601 . State and local expenditure patterns and revenue sources, income taxation at the state and local levels, excise taxation, sales taxation, taxation of capital, and the property tax. Emphasis on fiscal and economic aspects of federalism and federal/state fiscal coordination. The role of the budget in the determination of policy, in administrative integration, and in control of government operations.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6634 - Cost Benefit Analysis and Public Program Evaluation
Prerequisite: PADM 6611 . Understanding the cost effectiveness of public programs and their potential alternatives is critical to efficient management of public organizations. This course will give students the necessary skills to accomplish cost benefit analysis to determine the efficiency of public programs. It will also provide skills to the students for evaluating the effectiveness of public programs in achieving their stated goals.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6635 - Political Economy
This course will explore the interrelated nature of public policy and the economy at the federal, state, and local levels. It will study the performance and fluctuations of the economy, focusing on economic policies that affect such matters as consumption, unemployment, investment, wages, prices, and public debt. Specifically, the course will focus on monetary and fiscal policies, taxation policy, global trade policy, and currency exchange markets, as affected by policy.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6636 - Public Fiscal Analytics
Pre-requisite: PADM 6611 . This course explores large-scale, data-intensive technologies, including enterprise resource planning and database management systems, adapted to the public sector as well as to the Geographic Information System (GIS). We will discuss the characteristics and architectural challenges surrounding scalable databases, how these databases are constructed, and explore analytic and predictive methods of data analysis. This course explores the application of large-scale, data-intensive, database technologies in governmental units. Students will learn the characteristics and architectural challenges surrounding scalable databases, how these databases are constructed, and explore geo-visualization techniques of data processed using public fiscal analytics. Students will learn about modeling and prediction using big data analytic techniques.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6661 - Problems of Metropolitan Areas
Analysis of the problems of government and administration arising from the population patterns and physical and social structures of contemporary metropolitan communities.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6662 - Local Government Configurations and Operations
This course will explore the multiple configurations of local governments, including their authority, autonomy, politics, and policy through the perspective of structure and function. It will also give students an understanding of the basic responsibilities and management required to administer local government organizations. Local governments take many forms across the United States. For students who intend to pursue a career in city and local government, it is essential to understand these configurations as well as how they operate. This course will give students a basic understanding of the structures of local government entities within the context of their state governments and the federal government.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6663 - Nonprofit Management
The nonprofit sector of public service operates in a different environment than that of the government sector. Often, nonprofit organizations must rely on volunteers to staff and operate basic operations. Nonprofit organizations must also operate in an environment of scrutiny because they rely on donations and grants. Management of these unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations is a specialized skill. This course will help students understand the special approaches needed to successfully manage a nonprofit organization.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6665 - Communications and Public Relations for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Communicating with the public or with a constituency is critical to the success of any nonprofit or public agency. Equally as important is the management of public relations and promotions. Public and nonprofit service organizations must maintain transparency and open lines of communication. This course will give students a basic understanding of the best practices and skills needed to maintain good communications and public relations with the public they serve.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6666 - Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
This course will give students the skills to create, develop, and implement a strategic plan for a public or nonprofit organization. We will discuss all the steps in the process as well and the potential problems that a planner must anticipate. All public and nonprofit organizations should strive to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible in order to survive. Strategic planning is essential to that purpose. Planning is the only way to ensure efficient service and operation. This course examines the theory and practice of strategic planning and management for governments, public agencies, nonprofit organizations and, to a lesser extent, communities.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6667 - Human Resource Management in the Nonprofit and Volunteer Setting
Managing personnel in a nonprofit or volunteer organization is very different than managing personnel in an organization where compensation is a driving factor. This course explores the techniques for motivating and retaining nonprofit and volunteer workers, while managing their role in the organization. The course will cover theories of human resource management that are specific to the field as well as current best practices.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6668 - Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations must seek funding, usually on a competitive basis, from varied sources both public and private. Finding sources of funding and convincing them to provide operating and capital funding are difficult tasks and require specialized skills. This course will provide the student with an understanding of the funding environment for nonprofit organizations as well as techniques of fundraising.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6670 - 6679 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6680 - Seminar in Public Administration
Exact material to be covered will be announced.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6690 - Research Seminar
Prerequisite: PADM 6611 . Requirements include a major independent research study and participation in an integrative seminar on research and its uses in public administration, health care administration, labor relations, and related disciplines.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6693 - Public Administration Internship
Prerequisites: 15 graduate hours and permission of the public administration graduate program coordinator. A supervised work experience in a cooperating public service agency. Students must be available for at least one day per week.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6696 - Independent Study II
PADM 6695 A continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credit hours.
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PADM 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credit hours.
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Physics |
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PHYS 6613 - Radioactivity and Radiation in the Environment
Prerequisites: ENVS 6600 and CHEM 6601 , or permission of instructor. Basic principles of nuclear structure and radioactivity; the interaction of radiation with matter and biological effects of radiation; natural and man-made sources of radiation in the environment. The second half of the course focuses on long-term environmental effects of radiation accidents (e.g., Chernobyl and others) and the problems of nuclear waste disposal, plutonium inventories from nuclear weapons, natural radon in buildings, and similar concerns. (See also ENVS 6613 .)
3 credit hours.
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PHYS 6620 - Introduction to Nanobiotechnology
This course is intended for current graduate students in the programs of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science. It introduces nanotechnology as it is being used to improve medical diagnostics and solve biological problems. This course will also briefly describe the effect of nanotechnology on the environment and demonstrate how this line of research is being used to create sustainable technology. The topics taught will include Nanomaterials and Nanobiomaterials, Nanobiosensing, tissue engineering, drug delivery and environmental effects of Nanotechnology. The design, operation, and fabrication of different devices and instruments, which use Nanotechnology, in improving detection techniques used in the fields of medicine, pharmacy and forensic sciences will be discussed in the courses. Also the important techniques of fabrication and the properties of artificial and bio-mimicking materials will be discussed. Currently Nanotechnology is being used in a number of diagnostic, sensing, and measurement techniques in biology and medicine. This course covers a broad range of topics from pure science to applications.
3 credit hours.
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PHYS 6670 - Selected Topics
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. A study of selected topics of particular interest to students and instructor. Course may be taken more than once.
3 credit hours.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 6601 - Business Ethics
Problems include the nature of the corporation, the values of business activity, corporate social responsibility, the proper relationship between the corporation and government, employee rights, and related matters. Problems are analyzed using the most important current theories of social and economic justice.
3 credit hours.
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PHIL 6614 - Philosophy of Education
A critical analysis of education in contemporary society as reflected in the thinking of modern and early philosophers. (See also EDUC 6614 .)
3 credit hours.
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PSCI 6601 - Constitutional Law
A study of the judicial process and its relation to the Constitution and the political system in the United States. Examines the role of the Supreme Court in shaping judicial review, federalism, civil rights and liberties, equal protection and due process.
3 credit hours.
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PSCI 6602 - Civil Liberties and Rights
An analysis of civil liberties, civil rights, due process, and equal protection of the law. An examination of the role of the public official in the protection, denial, or abridgment of the constitutional and legal rights of individuals.
3 credit hours.
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PSCI 6603 - International Law
A study of the role of international law in the modern state system with particular reference to individuals; territorial jurisdiction; law of the sea, air, and space; and the development of law through international organizations.
3 credit hours.
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PSCI 6604 - Human Rights and the Law
An examination of the development of the international and national laws establishing human rights, the laws of war, war/criminality, crimes against humanity, and the application of the universal declaration of human rights, of the Helsinski Accords, and of the concept of the individual as the basis of law.
3 credit hours.
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PSCI 6605 - Criminal Law
Scope, purpose, definition, and classification of criminal law. Offenses against persons, habitation and occupancy offenses against property, and other offenses. Special defenses. Emphasis on the Connecticut penal code.
3 credit hours.
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PSCI 6606 - Advanced International Relations
Basic elements of International life relevant to the growth of a stable and peaceful global political-economic system. Includes power, diplomacy, law, trade, aid, monetary affairs, multinational corporations, and differing geographical and cultural characteristics.
3 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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PSCI 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credit hours.
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Quantitative Analysis |
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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 credit hours.
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QANL 6605 - Applied Statistics
Prerequisite: QANL 6604 . A continuation of QANL 6604 . Includes regression and correlation, multiple regression, analysis of variance, the general linear model, and an introduction to time series analysis and forecasting techniques.
3 credit hours.
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QANL 6607 - Forecasting
Prerequisite:QANL 6604 .. A comprehensive review of statistics and data analysis that is useful for preparing individual business forecasts and long-term planning. Aspects of forecasting covered include a variety of techniques: smoothing methods, moving averages, regression analysis, classical time-series decomposition methods, and ARIMA (Box-Jenkins) models. The overall objective is to build forecasting models, produce forecasts, and evaluate their reliability. Topical issues related to the analysis of time-series data and computer applications are an intrgral component of the course. Students will learn how to use computer programs such as MATLAB or SPSS as well as applicable Excel add-ins to do real-data business forecasts and to evaluate their performance and implications.
3 credit hours.
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QANL 6614 - Decisions in Operations Management
Prerequisites: MGMT 6637 and QANL 6604 . Prerequisites: MGMT 6637 and QANL 6604 or equivalents. Studies of organizations as systems producing goods and services. Review of concepts, functions, and basic techniques as applied to operations management. Examination of new trends and developments such as just-in-time, synchronous manufacturing, quality management, cycle-time reduction, and concurrent engineering. Emphasis on interrelations of different operational decisions on the final product and competitive position of the organization.
3 credit hours.
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QANL 6625 - Mining for Business Intelligence
Prerequisite: QANL 6604 or equivalent. 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 credit hours.
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QANL 6638 - Cost Benefit Management
Prerequisites: ECON 6601 , FINC 6601 , and QANL 6604 . An introduction to and overview of the field of cost benefit management. Fundamental theoretical evaluation of cost/benefit of a project. Includes the selection of the best investment criteria, the external environment spillover effects, and the application of cost/benefit management decision making under uncertainty.
3 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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QANL 6675 - Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis
Prerequisite: QA 604. Prerequisite: QA 604 or equivalent. Summary, for students and researchers, of several widely used multivariate statistical analysis techniques and computer packages. Topics include the nature and concept of scientific problem solving, applied regression analysis and its limitations, multiple frequency analysis, profile analysis of repeated measures, canonical correlation analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, principle components analysis, and factor analysis.
3 credit hours.
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QANL 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or permission of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor.
3 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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QANL 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study II
3 credit hours.
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QANL 6698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credit hours.
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QANL 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credit hours.
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Sociology |
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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SOCI 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credit hours.
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SOCI 6698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credit hours.
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SOCI 6699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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SMGT 6610 - The Sport Industry
Prerequisite: SMGT 6600 or consent of instructor. Focuses on management concepts and business skills as they relate to the sport industry. An in-depth look at the organizational structure and method of operation of major sectors of the sport enterprise; examination of important contemporary issues in the sport industry.
3 credit hours.
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SMGT 6610 - The Sports Industry
Prerequisite: MGMT 6637 . Focuses on management concepts and business skills as they relate to the sports industry. An in-depth look at the organizational structure and method of operation of major sectors of the sport enterprise; examination of important contemporary issues in the sports industry.
3 credit hours.
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SMGT 6611 - Sport Industry Marketing, Promotion and Public Relations
Prerequisite: SMGT 6600 or permission of instructor. 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 credit hours.
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SMGT 6611 - Sport Industry Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations
Prerequisite: MKTG 6609 or permission of instructor. 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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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SMGT 6613 - Sports Facility Management
Prerequisite: MGMT 6637 or permission of instructor. An examination of how sports facilities such as coliseums, municipal and college stadiums, and multipurpose civic centers are managed. Among the topics included: booking and scheduling of events, box office management, staging and event production, personnel management, concessions and merchandising management.
3 credit hours.
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SMGT 6617 - Managing Sport Finances
Prerequisite: SMGT 6600 or permission of 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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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SMGT 6621 - Applied Collegiate Fitness and Athletics
SMGT 6618 focused on the foundation for intercollegiate athletics. SM 621 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 credit hours.
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SMGT 6622 - Sport Facility Development/Construction
Prerequisite: MG 613. 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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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SMGT 6624 - Sports Economics
Prerequisites: ECON 6601 or micreoeconomics equivalent, QANL 6604 , or consent of instructor. 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 credit hours.
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SMGT 6625 - Sport Management by the Numbers
Prerequisite: SMGT 6617 . 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, how to see the forest from the trees, and how to act based upon appropriate data.
3 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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SMGT 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or permission of the instructor. Doing research under the supervision of an advisor.
3 credit hours.
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SMGT 6694 - Internship
Prerequisite: 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 credit hours.
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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 credit hours.
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UNIV 6601 - Oscar Schindler Humanities
An investigation of the underlying principles of good human behavior with an emphasis on encouraging such behavior. Taught from a cross-disciplinary perspective by the current Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation Endowed Professor. Topics will vary and can include, but are not limited to, relevant humanities, humanitarianism and humanitarian intervention, altruism, empathy, good corporate citizenship and scientific contributions to solving problems in the human condition. The course emphasis will be determined by the current Oskar Schindler Endowed Professor each term.
3 credit hours.
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UNIV 6670 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credit hours.
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3 credit hours.
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