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This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, rules, and regulations of accounting, which includes a primary emphasis on financial accounting. Topics discussed will include the theoretical, practical, and ethical aspects of asset, liability, and equity transactions concerning the preparation of financial statements that are used to enhance decision-making processes.
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, rules and regulations of accounting which includes a primary emphasis on managerial accounting. A primary objective of this course is to build on the foundational concepts that were covered in the introduction to financial accounting course which serves as a prerequisite. Topics discussed will include the theoretical, practical and ethical aspects of managerial decision making processes that relate to cost behavior, job order systems, process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis (CVPA), budgets, standard variances and financial statement analysis.
An analysis and historical account from the past to the present day of the different management theories, plus strategies and methods used in both the for-profit and not-for-profit business organization for achieving sustainability within a competitive market.
An introduction to marketing theory and its applications, including the study of the marketing functions as they relate to market research, product decisions, pricing, promotion, distribution, and marketing management and decision making.
Analysis of financial decisions in business enterprise and the interfacing of firms with capital markets, including corporate financing, methods or obtaining and managing control, and the distribution of net income. Computer literacy required. Prerequisites: EC 202, EC 203
This course is the capstone to the business management major and includes strategic management issues, the international business environment, and ethical issues as they relate to the planning, and the development and control of an organization. No test-out or prior learning may apply.
The study of the economy as a whole, including issues such as national income, output, employment, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, and related issues.
The study of the parts of the economy, including demand and supply, price and output determination, pricing and employment in the resource market, international economics, the interrelatedness of the economy, comparative systems, and current events.
This course will provide an overview of the exciting world of sport management. Emphasis will be on the relationship between sports and management. The course will incorporate a three-pronged approach, emphasizing principles, applications, and skill development. The study of sport will include sporting goods manufacturers, fitness centers, recreation departments, broadcasting, little league teams, high school, NCAA, and professional leagues. The study of management focuses on the four functions of management -- planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.This course will provide an overview of the exciting world of sport management. Emphasis will be on the relationship between sports and management. The course will incorporate a three-pronged approach, emphasizing principles, applications, and skill development. The study of sport will include sporting goods manufacturers, fitness centers, recreation departments, broadcasting, little league teams, high school, NCAA, and professional leagues. The study of management focuses on the four functions of management -- planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Sport and Society provides students a basis for understanding the sport industry and how it influences and integrates into society. We examine religious, political, economic, cultural, ethnic, and social systems?' impact on sport. We also evaluate how sport impacts each of those systems. Finally, we examine sports?' impact on our day-to-day lives.
Sport and Society provides students a basis for understanding the sport industry and how it influences and integrates into society. We examine religious, political, economic, cultural, ethnic, and social systems?' impact on sport. We also evaluate how sport impacts each of those systems. Finally, we examine sports?' impact on our day-to-day lives.
This course will provide students with the understanding of the role of digital media communications, and public relations on the sport industry. Students will have the opportunity to work with hands on tools and technologies used in mass-media production. They will explore techniques to used to promote sporting events, athletes and sports brands and increase their perspective of the sports communication industry.Prerequisite: SPT 125
The application and theory of marketing in a sports business or within a sports organization. Students will learnthe fundamentals of marketing and how to relate it to a sport team or business-related venture. Different techniquesand methods of sport marketing and sales will be learned and applied.
This course will build on the fundamentals from BU 340, Business Law, and provide an examination of the legal issues applicable to both amateur and professional sports. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the legal issues in contract, tort, and constitutional law as they apply to the actions of athletic associations. Legal issues in risk management and employment law will also be explored. Collective bargaining, arbitration, and the representation of professional athletes will be addressed.
This course will provide an overview of athletic administration at both the high school and college levels. Areas of study will include personnel, budgets, compliance, risk management, fundraising, facilities, and roster management. Students will learn how to develop student-athlete and staff handbooks, secure sponsorships, and create a culture of sportsmanship. The emphasis of this course will be to provide students with an overview of athletic administration and the duties and responsibilities of the position.
This course will provide the practical application of those things learned in the classroom as they are applied to the real world. Students will work within a sport organization in an area of their interest and abilities. The course will require the completion of 120 hours at the internship site. Internships are available with local high schools, National Basketball Academy and local professional sports teams.
To minor in Sport Management, you'll take the following:
In addition, undergraduate students are also required to complete the Ursuline Core Curriculum.
