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Business
EC368 Investments 3 credits
Students study the stock markets, bond markets, and commodity markets. The course emphasizes both
personal investing and professional opportunities as investment counselors. Prerequisites: BU341 and M145.
EC440 International Trade, Finance and Monetary Issues 3 credits
An intermediate course examining the forces which determine the competitive conditions and trade
patterns in the global economy. Representative topics are monetary issues, balance of payments, capital
movements and capital markets. Prerequisites: BU285 and BU341.
EC460-469 Advanced Special Topics in Economics and Finance
1-3 credits
The topics for these courses vary according to the needs and interests of students. Topics may include
economic problems, trade in balance, international economics, quantitative economics, international
finance and more advanced investment topics.
MG219 Principles of Management 3 credits
This first course in management stresses an understanding of the management functions as an integral
part of the business organization. Attention is given to planning, leading, organizing, controlling and
other aspects of the managerial process. Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
MG315 Entrepreneurship 3 credits
This course examines management practices unique to the small business environment and also
provides a first look and overview of entrepreneurship. Course work examines the importance of
entrepreneurship to market economies; other topics include developing ideas for new business
ventures, formation and financing of new business ventures, and managing growth through the early
years of operation. In addition, students write a detailed business plan based upon an idea of their
choosing. Prerequisites: AC222, M145, MG219, and MK217; consent of instructor for non-departmental
majors.
MG317 Small Business Management 3 credits
This course examines the opening and operation of a small business. The course explore the
dimensions and elements of small business management; concepts, methodologies, strategies, and
structures. Upon completion of the course, the student is able to apply management, marketing,
finance techniques to successfully manage a small business. During the semester, the student has the
opportunity to work with a simulation, case studies, or a small business owner. Prerequisite: MG315.
MG332 Sport Management 3 credits
This course offers a foundation of sport management concepts, skills and techniques. The course also
focuses on the area of leadership. Students develop their leadership, decision-making, organization,
and management skills for their role in sport administration. Topics to be discussed include program
development, leadership development, conflict resolution, facility management, fiscal management,
liability and risk management, and public relations. Prerequisite: MG219.
MG334 Sport Facilities and Event Management 3 credits
The course provides a strategic business perspective of sport and facility management. It includes
the essentials of facility planning, design, and construction in addition to facility operations, systems,
and maintenance. The course addresses financial and legal issues involved in managing a sport or
entertainment facility. Prerequisites: AC222, MG219, and MK217.
MG335 Organizational Behavior 3 credits
This course aids student understanding of the individual, team, and organizational processes through
direct application and analysis of organizational models and practices. Student learning focuses on
the behavior of people at work: acting alone or in teams, in different managerial roles, and managing
organizational processes. Prerequisites: M145 and MG219.
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