Electives
CJM-417 Homeland Security / Terrorism
This course will cover the historical foundations of terrorism. Students will learn ideologies, organizational structures, and methods of operations. Class discussions will provide an overview of the problem of terrorism, and explore public and private sector terrorism. Students will discuss and understand the concepts of domestic terrorism and its implications as well as political and social ramifications.
CJM-480 Advanced Issues in CJM
This capstone course will examine state-of-the-art (best practice) methodologies, strategies and approaches relevant to the acquisition of skills, competencies and conceptual (big picture) expertise necessary for successful and effective security management as well as research emerging in the field of criminal justice. This course will emphasize qualitative and quantitative (analytical) approaches relevant to the accurate forecasting, identification, and assessment of security-related issues, and concerns in multi-national environments using problem-based learning as the primary instructional strategy.
CJM-470 Cybersecurity
Offered Spring 2018
This course will cover some of the non-technical aspects of cybersecurity. Students will be able to trace historical developments of cybersecurity as well as become familiar with cybersecurity theory. Students will also learn about cybersecurity law and policy, namely national and international laws and policies that guide cybersecurity and cyberspace. Some of the topics will include cybercrime, intellectual property, Internet fraud, cyberwarfare and homeland security (e.g. Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources, NRF, NIMS, etc.) as well as about organizations and entities involved in the formulation of such laws and policies. Students will also examine cybercrime laws and investigations through use of real-life case scenarios and examples. A focus will be placed on the ethics of Internet hacking as well as operations security from an enemy/hacker’s viewpoint, which is necessary to develop and apply countermeasures accordingly. At the end of the semester, students will be able to identify and describe key, non-technical aspects of cybersecurity as well as develop reflective and critical skills for thinking about creative solutions to most pressing issues in cybersecurity.
FIN-325 Corporate Finance
Analysis of long-term corporate financial decisions, including capital budgeting, cost of capital, leverage, dividend policy, debt and equity financing, working capital management, and business combinations.
ITM-202 Advanced Excel
ITM 202 prepares students to analyze data and solve real-life business problems, using spreadsheets, databases, and other technology tools. This course introduces students to the problem solving, decision-making, and presentation skills they will need to be successful both at the College and in a business environment. Using intermediate/advanced functions in Excel and beginner/intermediate functions in Microsoft Access, students will complete exercises and case studies to solve problems in a variety of business disciplines that include accounting, finance, marketing, management, and information systems.
MATH-351 Regression Analysis
This course provides an introduction to regression including: simple linear regression, multiple regression, model building, and variable screening methods.
MKCM-433 Market Research
A study of the application of research techniques in market analysis. Student teams design, conduct, and present a research project, including problem definition, questionnaire design, data collection, data analysis, documentation, and recommendation.
PSY-375 Statistics for Social Sciences
The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge of when to apply the correct statistical techniques. Emphasis is placed on the ?real world? applications of statistical methods through projects. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, multivariate, parametric, and nonparametric techniques. This course makes extensive use of SPSS software. This course is a core requirement for all psychology majors and satisfies the department information literacy requirement.
SMGT-459 Sport Law
The application of legal principles is considered in relation to professional and amateur sports. Emphasis is placed on tort liabilities and risk management. Specific topics include negligence, duty of care, intentional torts, crowd management, contracts and constitutional law. Actual court cases relating to these principles are examined.
SMGT-460 Athletics Administration
This course is designed to introduce the student to the management issues faced by administrators within collegiate and high school athletics departments. Students will develop an understanding of issues such as governance, scheduling, NCAA and conference compliance, gender equity and Title IX, conference membership issues, departmental structure, and organizational goals in athletics, legal issues, and operating procedures.
SMGT-461 Facility Management
An investigation of the functions of sport (arts and entertainment) managers in the design, operation, and financing of facilities. Students will examine the issues pertaining to management of public and private arenas, stadiums, theaters and multipurpose facilities. Management of temporary facilities for special events will also be considered.
SMGT-462 Sport Communications
This course is designed to introduce the students to the role of effective communication in the sport industry. The nature and function of communication will be examined in a variety of settings. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal communications, public relations, mass media relations, public speaking, and innovative technology.
SMGT-463 Sport Event Management
This course is designed to provide a hands-on, practical involvement in a major sport event. Students will be assigned to committees for which they will plan, organize, publicize and manage all aspects of event operations during the semester. A required component of the course will include a commitment to work with the actual event.
SMGT-464 Sponsorship and Sales
This course is designed to offer hands-on, practical experience in creating and implementing a sponsorship and sales plan. Groups will create marketing surveys, develop sponsorship proposals, identify and contact potential buyers, conduct negotiation and sales, learn activation techniques, and evaluate sponsor packages.
SMGT-469 Coaching Adm & Mgmt
This course emphasizes coaching concepts and strategies necessary to the coaching profession and crucial in the development of quality coaches and sport educators. Planning, preparation, demonstration, explanation, evaluation, and feedback are important skills for coaching and in building a successful athletic program. This course will teach students to analyze, research, and evaluate the careers of sport educators and coaches. Students will examine different aspects of coaching and teaching including philosophies and techniques. It will provide the student with a basic understanding of coaching on all levels: youth, elementary, high school, college and professional. Additional emphasis will be placed on recruiting, tryouts, pre and post-season development, conditioning, practice planning, scouting, game management, motivation, and ethics.
SMGT-470 Special Topics in Sport Mgmt
This course is offered on an occasional basis and addresses topics and themes of special interest not covered in the standard course offerings in sport management.
SMGT-480 Sport Management Seminar
The sport management seminar is designed to provide an overview of the current and critical issues faced by sport organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the issues confronting sport managers as they operate businesses while also presenting the students with an understanding of the basic tenets of sport policy and governance. The course will use case studies to explore and analyze current issues and concepts from earlier course work in the field. A senior thesis, focusing on the student?s area of interest, will be required. Students will be introduced to research methodologies and encouraged to apply statistical analysis to their work. Students will be guided through the process of designing individual works, conducting tests/measurements, and analysis and interpretation of results. The seminar is designed and recognized as a writing intensive course.