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ENL 3760 The Novel
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Each offering of this course will focus on a specific topic related to the development of the novel.
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ENL 3800 Special Topics in World Literature
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Required of all English majors. Intensive study of non-western literature through exploration of a theme, genre, and/or culture.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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ENL 3810 Folklore Studies
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010
This course examines folklore methodologies and genres. Seminar topics may include ethnographic research (fieldwork) and the study of folk groups; folk narratives (fairy tales, legends, etc.); folk ballads and poetry; customs and rituals; folklore and literature.
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ENL 3840 Twentieth Century Poetry
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Significant trends in twentieth century poetry will be explored through the study of primarily British and/or American poets.
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ENL 3850 The Short Story
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
This course considers the modern short story and short narrative fiction from Poe to the present, including numerous texts and authors from non-Anglo-American literatures and cultures.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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ENL 3860 Modern Fiction
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
A study of major works in fiction, mostly in British and American literature of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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ENL 3870 Ethnicity and Literature
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010
This course will probe the impact of ethnic difference on literature by studying representative texts from a variety of ethnic groups.
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ENL 3880 Gender Studies.
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
An introduction to the ways in which femininity and/or masculinity have been represented in literature and constructed in culture. Individual offerings of this course may focus on specific eras and nationalities and/or on particular issues in the study of gender and sexuality.
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ENL 3890 African-American Literature
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Reviews the contribution made by African-American authors, canvassing the traditions from slave narratives to contemporary works.
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ENL 3900 Introduction to Literary Criticism
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Explores various critical approaches to literature, past and present.
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ENL 3910 Early American Literature
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Studies of authors and/or major literary and cultural trends from the first explorations of America through the revolution and early national period.
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ENL 3920 American Renaissance
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
A study of the major American writers of the mid-nineteenth century, including Emerson, Hawthorne, Melville, Thoreau, and Whitman.
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ENL 3930 American Realism
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
This course examines the development of Realism (and Naturalism) in American fiction, focusing on major writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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ENL 3940 American Southern Literature
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Deals with fiction, and perhaps some poetry of the modern South. Authors may include Faulkner, Porter, O’Connor, Welty, Percy, Price, Tyler, Taylor, and Mason, among others.
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ENL 3960 Religion and Literature
3 Hours
This course will examine the relationship of religion to literature in a variety of historical and cultural settings by studying representative texts of a particular author, time period, theme, or genre.
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ENL 3990 Special Studies
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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ENL 4350 British Advanced Studies
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Studies of authors and works or major trends, genres, and patterns not covered in regular course listings.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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ENL 4360 American Advanced Studies
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Studies of authors and works or major trends, genres, and patterns not covered in regular course listings.
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ENL 4370 World Advanced Studies
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Studies of authors and works or major trends, genres, and patterns not covered in regular course listings.
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ENL 4380 Genre Advanced Studies
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Studies of authors and works or major trends, genres, and patterns not covered in regular course listings.
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ENL 4620 Special Studies in Shakespeare
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
This advanced Shakespeare course offers a more specific topic in Shakespeare, such as Shakespeare and Film, Shakespeare Historical Plays and Their Sources, Shakespeare’s Problem Plays. A research paper is required.
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ENL 4990 Special Studies
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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Management |
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MGT 1110 The Business Experience
1 Hours
An introductory business course designed to provide students with a framework for understanding the functional areas of business. The course is also designed to enhance students’ team building and communication skills.
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MGT 1895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MGT 1990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MGT 2000 Career Development Workshop
0 Hours
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
This interactive, hands-on course targeted to sophomores and first semester juniors is designed to prepare students for internships and ultimately full time job search. Course content includes resume preparation, cover letters, interview preparation, and professionalism/office etiquette. Pass/Fail.
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MGT 2230 Ethics Bowl Competition
1 Hours
This course provides a foundation in ethical issues faced in contemporary society in order to prepare for a debate-style competition culminating in November. Argumentation, critical thinking skills, and real-world case studies are utilized to enable students to analyze, reason, and construct ethical arguments. Course may be repeated up to 2 credit hours.
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MGT 2410 Business Law I
3 Hours
A course in the fundamentals of law in relation to business. Areas studied include: law and its sources, the judicial system, methods of resolving disputes, constitutional law, torts, criminal law, property, and contracts.
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MGT 2895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MGT 2990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MGT 3000 Cooperative Experience
1-6 Hours
This is a formal cooperative education assignment in which the qualifying student works with a participating business organization as an intern for selected period(s) of time..) Music Business Majors should register for MBU 2980 Internship. May be repeated, to a maximum credit of six hours.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (I - Internships, Clinicals, Practica).
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MGT 3010 Health Care Systems: Issues and the Changing Environment
3 Hours
This course provides a comprehensive study of the various components of the American health care delivery system. This includes an overview of organizations that participate in delivery of health care services and an analysis of current health care issues. Course formerly listed as HCM 301.
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MGT 3020 Students in Free Enterprise
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and permission of instructor.
This course introduces students to the principles of service learning through involvement in Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). Students are challenged to take what they are learning in the classroom to better their community by designing and implementing projects that demonstrate how the free enterprise system works. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to enroll. Course may be repeated up to 4 credit hours. This course can only be counted as general elective credit.
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MGT 3110 Principles of Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Junior Standing.
A study of the generally accepted management principles which have contributed to contemporary practices found in successful business planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
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MGT 3120 Management Communications
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1010 .
This course focuses on the development of written, speaking and listening skills, which are important for successful management in today’s business environment. Individual and collaborative work are emphasized. Course content includes writing executive summaries, proposals, reports, memos, and letters; conducting research; developing oral presentations including use of the latest in communication technologies; developing critical-thinking skills and team building skills; and stressing values and ethics in business communications.
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MGT 3230 Business Ethics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 2410 .
This course presents a practical approach that examines ethical issues faced in the contemporary business environment. A comprehensive body of information about business and managerial ethics is presented. This course uses real-world case studies to enable students to make responsible business ethics decisions.
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MGT 3250 Event Management
3 Hours
This course will focus on best practices in modern event management. Topics covered include the administration, coordination, marketing and legal, ethical and risk management issues of managing events. Practical case studies and stories will be discussed and applied to real-life management of events.
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MGT 3270 Human Resource Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3110 .
Personnel policies, procedures, practices, and administration from the perspective of the administration of the employee in the business organization and the personnel department. Techniques to research, create, and maintain organizational relations are covered.
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MGT 3330 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 2410 , MGT 3010 .
This course is an overview of ethical and legal issues faced by managers in health care organizations. The focus is on using real world ethics cases to equip students to make responsible decisions about ethical and legal issues.
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MGT 3410 Labor Relations
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 , ECO 2220 .
This course considers the development of organized labor, analyzes labor policies, wages, hours, unionism, labor management relations and their relationship to government.
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MGT 3460 Employment Law
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3110 .
A course in fundamentals of empowerment law as it relates to the management function. Areas studied include: employment law and its sources; application of the law concerning discrimination, harassment, ADA, FMLA, and litigation avoidance.
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MGT 3520 Compensation & Benefits
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3110 .
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of wage and salary administration; total compensation systems; interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments, and employee satisfaction; employee benefits; employee incentive programs.
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MGT 3670 Recruitment & Selection
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3110
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of recruiting and selecting the right people for the right jobs at the right time. Processes and practices required to ensure effective selection and utilization of talent to enhance organizational competitiveness, while also increasing employee capability to contribute to organization objectives will also be covered. Other topics discussed include issues such as external and internal forces that affect recruitment, selection, and the planning process.
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MGT 3895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MGT 3950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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MGT 3990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MGT 4015 Business Senior Capstone
1 Hours
Prerequisites: XXX3015 Junior Cornerstone Seminar and ENG 3010 Third-Year Writing .
This course is a culminating experience for business majors, integrating various areas of their college experience. The focus is on making a successful transition from life as an undergraduate to life beyond graduation. Students are engaged in personal reflection, discussion, written assignments, and self-assessment as they address such topics as developing a personal vision statement, assessing strengths and areas of improvement, examination of their educational experience and skills in terms of the platform they build for goal setting and goal attainment, and a comprehensive business case. The course addresses the goals for the Senior Capstone requirement (GND 4015). This course is to be taken during the student’s last year at Belmont.
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MGT 4180 Operations Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3110 , MTH 1140 .
A study of the operational practices and functions used to obtain optimal utilization of production factors and business resources with emphasis on quantitative analysis in planning, controlling and decision-making in an industrial environment.
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MGT 4220 Business Law II
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 2410 .
A second course in law fundamentals related to business transactions. Topics include: the Uniform Commercial Code, bankruptcy, agency, property, and forms of business organization.
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MGT 4280 Organizational Behavior in Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3110 .
A study of the structure, processes, and behavior of organizations in industry and business. This course emphasizes the environment in which organizations function and their effect on management techniques with regard to social, economic, and ecological influence.
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MGT 4310 Negotiation
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Junior Standing.
This is a course in basic negotiation skills for business. Areas addressed include interests, options, alternatives, legitimacy, communication, relationships and commitment. There is a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills around conflict management and resolution in the workplace.
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MGT 4320 Leading in the 21st Century
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3110 and Junior Standing.
This course is a study of leaders and the leadership process with an emphasis on leading followers in an organizational setting. Through a variety of classroom and outside activities students will learn about leadership and about themselves as leaders.
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MGT 4360 Health Care Management: Theory and Strategy
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3010 .
This course examines management practices and strategies of health care organizations in the current social, economic, and political environment.
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MGT 4450 Special Topics in Management
3 Hours
This course offers the student an opportunity to explore and study a special current management topic not covered in other management courses.
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MGT 4895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MGT 4950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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MGT 4960 Strategic Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MGT 3110 , MKT 3210 , FIN 3210 , MTH 1140 , MIS 3100 .
A study of strategy development and implementation by managers and executives. Integrates the individual functional courses from the viewpoint of the executive. Course is for BBA degree seeking students only, and to be taken the semester immediately before graduation.
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MGT 4990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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Management Information Systems |
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MIS 1330 Computer Fundamentals
3 Hours
This course provides a survey of the principles and concepts of computer operation including a familiarization with hardware components and software tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and database. Application of computers in business will be taught in a hands-on environment.
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MIS 1895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MIS 1990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MIS 2050 Introduction to Web Programming
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BAD 2050 or ISM 1330.
This course will familiarize students to many of the basic concepts, issues and techniques related to Web site design and development. During this course, students will learn about Web design, HTML, scripting languages, Applets, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Students will learn how to create sites both manually and through the use of Web site development software tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash.
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MIS 2895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MIS 2990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MIS 3100 Managing Information Systems in Business
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Passing grade in BAD 2050 .
This course offers an overview of the manner in which information systems and information technology supports business processes, managerial decision making, and organizational strategy. Students will acquire the necessary skills to identify and analyze business processes and develop and use information systems to support managerial decision making.
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MIS 3300 Business Systems Analysis
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ISM 3100 and ACC 2420 or ACC 2430 or ACC 2450 .
This course is designed to teach students the roles and responsibilities of the business analyst, the structured process for analyzing a business and its systems, and how to determine a business system’s viability.
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MIS 3620 Business Data Management and Analysis
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CSC 1120 or ISM 3100 and (ACC 3520 -accounting majors only)
This course will provide students with a greater understanding of data management and analysis, organizational systems, work-flow processes, and user requirements that will translate into skills that are vital for individuals looking to better manage organizational assets and maximize shareholder wealth.
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MIS 3680 Electronic Markets
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Passing grade in BAD 2050 , ISM 3100, ECO 2220 and MKT 3210 .
Many products are now sold and delivered electronically. This course will examine two primary phenomena: (1) the sale of physical goods and services using the Internet as a medium, also known as e-commerce; and (2) the sales and delivery of digital goods such as music, electronic books, movies, and software. Both of these phenomena have economic and organizational implications for firms that participate in these markets. Students will learn how electronic markets affect both consumers and businesses, including both benefits and costs.
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MIS 3730 Business Data Networks
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ISM 3100 and CSC 1110 or ISM 2050.
This course is an overview of concepts, issues, and policies involved in designing, implementing and managing computer networks, including Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and wireless. Major topics covered include network standards, PC networks, telephony, TCP/IP internetworking, network management, security, and applications. Hands-on network configuration projects included.
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MIS 3895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MIS 3950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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MIS 3990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MIS 4010 Database Applications Design and Development
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ISM 3620
An introduction to the development of client-server database applications. Topics include application modeling and design tools; creation of reusable forms and report, etc., to retrieve, display, modify, and store data running against an object-relational database system.
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MIS 4310 Information Technology Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ISM 3300 and ISM 2050 or CSC 1110 .
This is a case-oriented course that deals with the researching and management of IT trends, both national and international. The course will cover such topics as: organizational issues, IT development issues, strategic planning, project planning, control and development, and the IT role in corporate strategic positioning.
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MIS 4450 Special Topics in Information Systems Management
3 Hours
This course offers the student an opportunity to explore and study a special current information systems management topic not covered in other information systems management courses.
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MIS 4550 Enterprise Systems
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Passing grade in BAD 2050 and ISM 3300.
This course will examine enterprise systems. Enterprise systems are a class of information systems that encompass multiple business areas within an organization. They include enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; customer relationship management (CRM) systems; supply chain management (SCM) systems; knowledge management (KM) systems; and others. Students will learn how businesses use these systems in order to make daily operational decisions as well as long-term, strategic decisions. In the latter part of the course, students will engage in a business simulation using an ERP system to process transactions and make decisions about purchasing, pricing and production.
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MIS 4730 Project Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Passing grade in BAD 2050 , ISM 3100, and ISM 3300 or permission of instructor.
Students learn the fundamentals and best practices of project management methodology as it applies to IT initiatives. Students examine all aspects of IT projects, including hardware, software, vendor relationships, and stakeholder communication. Students walk through a complete project management life cycle, including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.
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MIS 4780 Systems Outsourcing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Passing grade in BAD 2050 , ISM 3100 and ISM 4730.
This course will examine the outsourcing of services, including software development and business process outsourcing (BPO). The course will examine fundamental questions in outsourcing, such as: Why do organizations choose to outsource? What do organizations choose to outsource? How do organizations structure and manage outsourcing relationships? How do organizations know whether service providers are performing effectively or not? The course will also discuss policy implications of outsourcing such as the impact on labor markets and international trade.
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MIS 4895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MIS 4950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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MIS 4990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MKT 1895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MKT 1990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MKT 2895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MKT 2990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MKT 3210 Principles of Marketing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
An introductory marketing course designed to give a basic understanding of marketing principles used by businesses and organizations, and the operation of our marketing system. The marketing mix, marketing environment, strategic marketing planning, marketing of services, and international marketing are some of the topics discussed.
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MKT 3220 Personal Selling
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 .
A study of the fundamentals of salesmanship emphasizing the behavioral aspects of the communication process and a systematic approach to selling. The course utilizes a consultative approach to selling.
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MKT 3230 Services Marketing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 .
An application of marketing principles applied to service organizations. Unique problems in service businesses including intangibility, matching supply and demand, and relationship management are discussed.
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MKT 3320 Consumer Behavior
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 .
An analysis of consumer motivation, consumer motivation, consumer purchase decisions, and factors that influence the decision process. Psychological, cultural, and media influences on decision-making are discussed.
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MKT 3330 Sports Marketing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 .
An introduction to the varied topics in the sports marketing industry. Some of the topics covered include marketing and media, advertising and communications, athletic endorsements, promotions and special events, licensing and merchandising, and sponsor relations as they relate to team and individual sports at both the professional and amateur levels.
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MKT 3620 Marketing of Recorded Music
3 Hours
Cross Listed with MBU 3620.
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MKT 3630 Integrated Marketing Communications
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 .
The marketing communications landscape is more complex than ever. Recognizing the importance of coordinating the numerous and varied consumer touch points available to marketers, this course approaches the promotional aspect of marketing from an integrated marketing communications perspective. In particular, although traditional media advertising is often the most visible part of a firm’s communications, attention will also be given to the strategic role of other elements of the promotional mix, including digital/internet marketing, direct marketing, sales promotion and public relations. Emphasis will be placed on developing consumer insights on which to base creative and media decisions, as well as the importance of setting and evaluating performance against actionable promotional objectives.
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MKT 3640 Social Media Marketing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 .
Business and non-profit organizations of all types and sizes have recently recognized the value of social media marketing for its power to reach customers in order to meet diverse strategic objectives that range from building brands to developing customer loyalty. Therefore, this class uses inspection of social media tools and technology to study the relevance and importance of this new form of media to new and emerging marketing processes.
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MKT 3680 Electronic Markets
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Passing grade in BAD 2050 , ISM 3100, ECO 2220 and MKT 3210 .
Many products are now sold and delivered electronically. This course will examine two primary phenomena: (1) the sale of physical goods and services using the Internet as a medium, also known as e-commerce; and (2) the sales and delivery of digital goods such as music, electronic books, movies, and software. Both of these phenomena have economic and organizational implications for firms that participate in these markets. Students will learn how electronic markets affect both consumers and businesses, including both benefits and costs. Cross Listed with MIS 3680.
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MKT 3895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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MKT 3950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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MKT 3990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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MKT 4310 International Marketing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 .
The course will explore the differences between domestic and international marketing. Marketing problems, opportunities, and organization of multinational firms to serve transnational markets are examined. Government aids and impediments are discussed along with a framework for cross-cultural analysis.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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MKT 4320 Retail Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 .
A study of strategic retail management. Attention is devoted to the retail strategy process, retail site selection, retail organization structure, and human resource management. In-depth analyses of merchandising planning and management, pricing, promotion, store design and layout, and customer service are covered.
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MKT 4440 Market Research
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210 , MTH 1150 and at least two upper-level marketing courses.
A study of modern marketing research techniques and their applications. Topics include research design, questionnaire design, sampling, data collection and analyses, and report preparation and presentation. This course normally includes a major project.
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