Apr 28, 2024

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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History
	HIST 4400 - Independent Readings in African History (3) Prerequisites: At least one African survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in African history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4450 - History of the Making of Contemporary South Africa (3) This course will examine the origins and development of apartheid in South Africa. The focus is to understand the major historical events and people who have shaped the country. It will introduce students to race and ethnic relations, nationalism, racism, industrialization, urbanization, and the emergence of democracy. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4470 - History of Pan-Africanism to 1963 (3) Prerequisites: At least one African or Afro-American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced introduction to the attempts by African peoples at conceptual and organizational unity. Course traces historically those sentiments and organizations that produced a series of Pan-African movements. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4510 - Modern African American History Since 1900 (3) Prerequisites: At least one Afro- American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced overview of 20th century Afro-American social, economic, and political movements and personalities. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4610 - History of the Caribbean (3) Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination of the history of the West Indies with special attention to the various colonial heritages, the commonality of the African heritage, slavery and its abolition, independence movements, economic and political problems, and efforts toward federation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4620 - Latin American Revolution (3) Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination of revolution in Latin America from the perspective of continuity and change. Case studies will be used to explain both the internal and external dimensions of these movements in the context of each country’s historical development. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4630 - The African Presence in Latin America (3) Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An examination of the role of African peoples in Latin American history and culture from the period of exploration to the present, with special attention to the Portuguese-Spanish slave trade, conditions of slavery, resistance movements, abolition struggles, cultural influences, the integration process, and present racial relations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4640 - Latin American History Through Literature and Film (3) Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced analysis of Latin American culture and society through various approaches aimed at enhancing the historical perspective. It seeks to foster an empathy with an understanding of Latin America’s past and present role as a member of the global community. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4755 - Topics in African Diaspora History (3) The course is designed to provide each student with an opportunity to research and write on selected topics in African Diaspora history. Students will present the results of their research in short essays and a major research paper. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4810 - Oral History-Theory (3) Prerequisites: HIST 2000 . An advanced study of the theory of oral history and how to develop and produce oral history studies. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4820 - Oral History-Applied (3) Prerequisites: HIST 4810 . An advanced study of the application of oral history theory through field work. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4910 - Comparative Slavery (3) Prerequisites: At least one survey course in African American or Latin American history. A Comparative study of various slave societies in the Americas. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HIST 4940 - Fiction, Film and South Asia’s Past (cross-listed with English Department) (3) This course addresses how contemporary film and fiction represent South Asia’s past. It combines writings and films to analyze questions about society, economy and power in South Asia. By highlighting such questions, the course explores people, events and historical processes in modern and early modern South Asia. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Homeland Security
	HLS 3000 - Introduction to Homeland Security (3) This course is designed to introduce the student to the scope of issues facing the American public, the private sector and law enforcement on securing the country against threats posed by domestic and international terrorist groups. Threats to American interests abroad will also be analyzed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HLS 3200 - Emergency Management and Recovery (3) This course exposes students to emergency management, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The course concentrates on the recovery phase, which involves bringing the affected area back to status quo ante, and explores how mitigation for the next event ties in with recovery. Included is discussion of eminent domain in the disaster recovery context as well as the roles of federal, state, and local governments. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HLS 3500 - Infrastructure Protection (3) This course is designed to familiarize the student with the principles of Homeland Security infrastructure protection as outlined in presidential directives, executive orders and federal and state law, court opinions, regulations, policies, and procedures. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HLS 4000 - Financial Investigations (3) This course will cover the background priorities and laws of the United States in fighting money laundering. Title 18 Sections 1956 and 1957 will be discussed, as well as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 170), the Patriot Act and other federal and United Nations acts. Any additional acts, resolutions, court opinions, or amendments regarding money laundering will also be analyzed and explored. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HLS 4200 - Transportation Security (3) This course will allow the student the ability to recognize some of the challenges facing transportation security and to formulate possible solutions to address these challenges. Students will examine current security responses by federal, state and local governments, as well as, private industry in the area of aviation, marine, highway and rail safety. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HLS 4210 - Corporate/Private Security (3) This course teaches students the methods of securing the infrastructure of the United States. The student will have an understanding of all aspects of security, including the ability to identify threat elements to civil aviation operations, transportation, trains, rivers, bridges, and roads. Further, the student will be able to apply their knowledge to provide briefings regarding their independent research into the methods utilized in the infrastructure protection by private and corporate security. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HLS 4500 - Homeland Security Law and Policy (3) Prerequisites: HADM 3000 . This course is designed to give the student an overview of homeland security law and policy. Students will explore emergency response, emergency management, and terrorism after 9/11/2001. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HLS 4640 - Homeland Security Theory, Policy and Practice (3) Prerequisites: HLS 3000 , HLS 3200 , HLS 3500 . This course will serve as a capstone course for the homeland security concentration. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of theory, policy and practice in homeland security through their participation in a project that addresses a contemporary issue in homeland security. Best practices in homeland security will also be discussed. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Hospitality and Tourism Administration
	HADM 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Management (3) A survey of the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industries; their history, problems, general operating procedures, management functions, service excellence, and business protocol. Executives from the hospitality industry sectors will be featured. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 1200 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism (3) This course provides a basic understanding of domestic and international trends in travel and tourism to include: the terminology, demographics, historical, economic, social-cultural, and environmental trends related to tourism management and sustainable development. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 2100 - Hospitality Lodging Management (3) Prerequisites: HADM 1000 An overview of the functions and operations of departments in various lodging facilities to include front office operations and guest services, housekeeping, accounting systems, and night audit. Personnel issues and regulations related to the provision of quality services will be examined and analyzed. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3040 - Event Planning and Management (3) This course provides students with the concepts and logistics of event planning and management. The course entails: marketing, planning costing, executing, and evaluating of events. Students are required to complete and or assist with a major event. Must pass Event Certification to receive credit. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3050 - Introduction to Gaming (3) This course explores the history of the gaming industry and functions of casinos in relation to lodging facilities, restaurants, and resorts. This course also provides an overview of legal, social, and economical issues throughout the United States and abroad. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3060 - Eco and Cultural Tourism (3) This course is a study of purposeful travel and tourism natural habitats to create an understanding of the cultural and natural history pertaining to the environment. The course emphasizes not altering the ecosystem while producing economic benefits to local people and governments that encourage the preservation of the inherent resources of the environments locally and elsewhere. Heritage and cultural tourism sites in North Carolina will be explored. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3070 - Resort and Recreational Management (3) This course provides a comprehensive approach to the operations of resort and recreational properties to include: the historical aspects, planning, financial investment management, and marketing that deals with the unique nature of the business. The course also addresses the future and impact of condominiums, vacation clubs, technological changes, and the increased cost of energy and transportation status. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3100 - Cost Control for Hospitality Operations (3) Prerequisites: HADM 1000 , HADM 2100 , ACCT 2400 This course will focus on the principles of food, beverage, and labor cost controls with emphasis on cost and sales concepts, cost/volume/profit relationship, food purchasing control, labor scheduling, food receiving controls, food sales, production controls, procurement, beverage controls, variance analysis, and establishing performance standards. This is a certification course by the National Restaurant Association. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3410 - Convention and Event Management (3) This course introduces organization, arrangement, and operation of conventions, trade shows, professional meetings, and food functions. Emphasis is placed on the methods of marketing, selling, and servicing conventions and trade shows, and the division of administrative responsibilities in their operation. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3500 - Food Production and Service Management (3) Prerequisites: HADM 3100 and ServSafe Certification The course will focus on food service systems, including menu management, purchasing, and production applied to an operating environment. Laboratory includes demonstration of basic food production techniques, culinary, and management principles. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. (One-hour lecture and three hours laboratory) Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3700 - Hospitality Leadership (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 This course focuses on leadership theory and application. It gives insight in the phenomena of leadership and integrates recent research and applications on subjects impacting the hospitality and tourism industry. Packed with interesting examples of real world leadership, the student will develop an understanding of theory while acquiring the necessary skills and insights to become effective leaders. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3750 - Hospitality Facilities Management (3) Prerequisites: HADM 1000 This course introduces students to concept of design, branding, basic engineering and building codes, in relation to hospitality facilities. Students are also introduced to concepts and strategies for securing financial resources. Students are required to complete a facilities design project encompassing design, site appraisal, market research, and budgetary concerns. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 3800 - Hospitality Human Resources Management (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 . The study of organizational behavior, selection and placement of personnel, supervision, performance appraisal, wage and salary administration, unionism, employee motivation, communication, and training pertaining to the establishment of an effective employee relations program. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4010 - Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism (3) This course introduces students to the basic principles of entrepreneurship and franchising opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry. Emphasis will be on selecting a franchise or development of a start-up business. Various franchised hospitality businesses will be analyzed for marketing effectiveness and financial performance. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4200 - Hospitality Marketing (3) Prerequisites: ECON 2100 .All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. An overview of service marketing as applied to the hospitality industry, including but not limited to: unique attributes of service marketing, consumer orientation, understanding consumers and consumer behavior, market segmentation principles, target marketing, product planning, promotion planning, market research, and competitor analysis. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4300 - Hospitality Law and Ethics (2) Prerequisites: HADM 3800 , HADM 4100 . A study of the laws and ethical considerations applicable to the operation of lodging, food service, travel and tourism, and recreation/entertainment enterprises. Emphasis is placed on federal and state regulations, historical and current practices, safety and security, risk management, loss prevention, torts, and contracts. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4400 - Hospitality Financial Management (3) Prerequisites: HADM 3100 This course addresses the generation and analysis of quantitative information for planning, control, and decision making in hospitality enterprises. Financial reports will be examined as tools for analyzing past performance, future projects, and day-to-day decision-making. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4500 - Advance Food Production and Service Management (3) Prerequisites: HADM 3500 This course is a continuation of HADM 3500 - Food Production and Service Management (3) . Practical experience is provided in food purchasing and preparation of large quantities of food. Emphasis is placed on major menu categories, food equipment, luncheon-style restaurant service, sanitation, and maintenance. ( One hour lecture 3 hours laboratory) (One hour lecture 3 hours laboratory) Summary of Changes. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. (One hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory) Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4600 - Advance Hospitality Management (3) Prerequisites: HADM 4200 ,HADM 4400 A capstone course focusing on the application of strategic management, managerial, leadership, and operational concepts. Students work in groups to engage in problem solving while building their teamwork skills. A seminar is presented as the final product.(Senior status and permission of the instructor.) All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4800 - Senior Living Management Capstone (3) Prerequisites: HADM 3800 , HADM 4200 , HADM 4400 , HADM 3700 , or HRM 3510 , FCSC 3300 This course provides a survey of the senior living communities,with special issues in finance, marketing, law, operation and risk management/safety. The course examines the histories, problems, general operating procedures, and management functions consistent with the senior community management. Throughout the semester,special attention will be given to Continuing Care Retirement Communities in which residents enter living independently, and are assured continued residency through later life stages that might require assisted care and skill nursing. Executives from the local continuing care communities will be featured. This course will integrate further their hospitality education as it applies in senior living community. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4900 - Hospitality and Tourism Internship (3) Prerequisites: HADM 1000 , HADM 2100 , HADM 1200 , HADM 2010 , HADM 2900 , HADM 3000 , HADM 3100 , HADM 3500 , HADM 3500 , HADM 3700 , HADM 3800 , HADM 3900 . This course provides the student with supervised managerial work experience in lodging, travel and tourism, food service, and/or recreation and entertainment. Participation in a monthly seminar, submission of biweekly case studies, internship reports and a portfolio are mandatory. This course satisfies 500 hours of the 1000 hours of work experience required for graduation. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4910 - Menu Management and Design (3) Prerequisites: HADM 3000 , HADM 3100 , HADM 3500 . This course provides the principles essential to menu planning, catering, production, and service. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HADM 4920 - Managed Services (3) Prerequisites: HADM 4600 , HADM 3750 , HADM 4910 . This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of on-site contract food service, menu layout/design and analysis, and menu adjustments in a food service marketing context. Students must pass certification in order to receive a grade in this course segment including the rationale for outsourcing and the need for entrepreneurship relevant to both the client-based organization and the managed-service provider. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Human Sciences
	HUSC 1020 - Learning Strategies (3) This course is designed to provide the student with the skills needed to become a successful college learner. In this course, students will learn strategies that will help them effectively handle college-level work such as test taking, memorization, listening, note taking, and organizational skills. The course will also provide students with tools to help them manage time in and out of the classroom and to effectively handle the pressures that often accompany living and learning in college. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Humanities
	HUM 2410 - Arts & Humanities I (3) This course is an introduction to the study of global cultures with particular emphasis on religion, philosophy, literature, drama/theatre, art, and music. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HUM 2420 - Arts & Humanities II (3) This course explores the impact of the New South on the arts and Humanities in America, using these historical milestones: the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson Decision, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Depression, Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, and the post-1970s thrust for cultural diversity. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Jazz
	JAZZ 2020 - Jazz Combo (2) An instrumental group comprising a rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) and two to four horns. Repertoire will consist of mainstream jazz, contemporary jazz, and jazz-rock. Permission of the instructor is required. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 2100 - Jazz Improvisation (2) Prerequisites: MUSL 1010 , MUSL 1220 , MUSL 2210 , JAZZ 2250 . Theory and actual performance of improvised jazz solo with an emphasis on functional harmony, melodic patterns, modes, and special scales. This course is intended for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Permission of the instructor is required. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 2250 - Jazz Theory I (3) Prerequisites: MUSL 1220 , MUSL 2110 . A study of the basic elements of jazz harmony, including major and minor scales, modes, pentatonic scales, symmetrically altered scales, interval chords, thirteenth chords, polychords, and ear training. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 2260 - Jazz Theory II (3) Prerequisites: JAZZ 2250 with a grade of “C” or better. A continuation of JAZZ 2250 with special emphasis on five-part harmony, modal harmony, chords voiced in fourths, ear training, and analysis and transcription of jazz solos. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 3100 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2) Prerequisites: JAZZ 2100 , JAZZ 2260 . A continuation of JAZZ 2100 with emphasis on advanced elements of jazz improvisation (modal harmony, polychords, mixed scales, symmetric and “synthetic” scales, non-functional harmony, and chromaticism). All of these elements will be studied in relationship to style, form, and analysis. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 4000 - History of Jazz (3) A survey of the respective style-periods, performers, composers, and stylistic influences in the evolution of jazz. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 4700 - Jazz Arranging (3) Writing jazz arrangements for various combinations of instruments and/or voice. Provision will be made for readings of arrangements by an appropriate ensemble. This course is open to music majors and other students with the permission of the instructor. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	JAZZ 4730 - Jazz Composition (3) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. The development of compositional techniques in the jazz idiom. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Management
	ENTR 3500 - International Entrepreneurship (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 . The course focuses on the skills and knowledge required for developing a new global venture. From the perspective of a start-up entrepreneur, we will examine the key success factors in creating a new business with a focus on international markets. Specifically, the course will concentrate on training students in recognizing business opportunities in different countries, global market entry, global business plan writing and global enterprise management. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	ENTR 3900 - Invention, Innovation and Technology Commercialization (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 Invention, Innovation and Technology Commercialization intends to help you understand the process of taking a technological invention and how using different innovative methods you can take it from an idea to creating a venture that will help commercialize it. The course will primarily focus on University Technology Transfer processes and grant writing to access SBIR/STTR funding. What the course offers? The course offers to help you differentiate between invention and innovation and understand how you can continuously improve your discovery and innovation process. It also takes you through the process of developing the idea into a full-fledged product, the legalities associated with it, and the strategic marketing and financial decisions you will need to make in order to commercialize the product. How the course is designed to facilitate learning? The course like entrepreneurship is all about action. While interactive lectures and audio and video presentation will accompany the learning process in every class, the primary focus will be on two projects. The weekly case study project will take the entire class individually through the invention, innovation and commercialization process. The second project will be oriented around developing your own ideas or inventions into and carrying out a feasibility study to check if your invention is marketable resulting in a grant proposal for further funding for the development of your product. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	ENTR 4500 - Technology Based Social Entrepreneurship (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 The course describes the needs and techniques for creatively recognizing and developing new ventures with real social value that contribute to the society at large and support long-term economic growth and sustainability. This course will focus on creating social value through the use of high technology that can have the maximum benefit to the recognized social problem. What the course offers? The course offers to take you step-by-step through the entire process of recognizing and starting a new social venture. It trains you in community impact studies and needs assessment analyses that help develop social value based ideas. How the course is designed to facilitate your learning? The course like entrepreneurship is all about action. While interactive lectures and audio and video presentation will accompany the learning process in every class, the primary focus will be on case study analyses, and community study impact exercises applied to real world social venture. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	ENTR 4650 - Small Business Analytics (3) Prerequisites: ENTR 3000 or permission of instructor The course introduces students to exploring key organizational and market data, of small businesses, to uncover emerging trends, forecast customer demand and make fact-based decisions, all using powerful Analytics software. How the course is designed to facilitate your learning? The course like entrepreneurship is all about action. While interactive lectures and audio and video presentation will accompany the learning process in every class, the primary focus will be on using the software application to work through each department in the firm which would be a source of data will represent patterns and trends. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	ENTR 4750 - New Venture Management Consulting (3) Prerequisites: MGT 4550 , and MKT 3210 The New Venture Management Consulting is the capstone course for the Entrepreneurship Concentration. The course offers to take you step-by-step through the entire small business management process in an Information Technology (IT) based company. It briefly reviews the new venture creation process and explores techniques for enhancing the marketing, operations and profitability of the existing business through a series of consulting exercises for real world IT based companies. How the course is designed to facilitate your learning? The course like entrepreneurship is all about action. While interactive lectures and audio and video presentation will accompany the learning process in every class, the primary focus will be on becoming consultants for a local small business and apply the analytical skills learned in class, to the company’s present situation and recommend the most effective way the company can manage its small business. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HRM 4520 - Compensation and Reward Systems (3) Prerequisites: MGT 4510 or equivalent or permission of instructor This course examines theory and practice in designing and managing rewards, compensation, and benefit systems in organizations. Issues considered include rewards, compensation and benefit systems as vehicles for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees; designing individual and group incentive plans; structuring employee benefit plans; determining wage levels and structures; legal issues and considerations in compensation and benefit administration; and CEO and expatriate compensation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	HRM 4530 - Workforce Planning (3) Prerequisites: MGT 4510 or equivalent or permission of instructor This course covers theory and application methods used in workforce planning and the recruitment and selection of employees. Course topics include job analysis, job design, interviewing and assessment methods, selection measures, legal compliance in recruitment and selection, workforce diversity, employment discrimination, affirmative action, internal and external selection processes including the use of contingent workers and outsourcing, staffing philosophies for socialization, international operations, mergers and acquisitions, and expatriate placement and repatriation. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 1100 - Business Orientation (1) Addresses the importance of peripheral skills and competencies in becoming a management professional and in securing and maintaining employment. Topics include developing a career portfolio, resume writing, work philosophies, building your self-esteem, personal financial planning, ethical decision making, and mapping an action plan for success. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 2100 - PD II-Business Protocol (1) Prerequisites: MGT 1100 and sophomore classification. This course continues to build on the foundations laid in Professional Development I-Introduction to Career Planning. Focused topics include business protocol, social and dining etiquette, ethical dilemmas, and refining the career planning strategy and portfolio. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 2110 - PD II-Business Communications (1) Prerequisites: MGT 1100 This course continues the foundation laid in Management 1100-Career Planning with an emphasis on oral and written communication skills. This course provides knowledge of and practice with the correct use of business terms and messages in order to develop the proficiency and competencies required for effective communication in a business environment. Practice and principles of business report writing are included. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3000 - Organization and Management (3) This foundation course provides an overview and analysis of fundamental managerial functions and processes, organizational structure, and management theory that influence effective decision making, strategy implementation, and leadership of human and organizational resources. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3100 - PD III-Business Communication (1) Prerequisites: MGT 2100 and junior classification. This course continues the foundations laid in Professional Development II-Fundamentals of Business Protocols with an emphasis on oral and written communications skills. This course provides training and practice in the correct use of business terms and messages in order to develop the proficiency and competency required for effective communication in a business environment. Practice and principles of business report writing are included. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3110 - PD III-Globalization (1) Prerequisites: MGT 2100 or MGT 2110. This course familiarizes students with current events and knowledge of international business. Globalization trends and challenges, rise of new economies, political economy of globalization as well as global norms and values will be covered in this course. The course in particular focuses on exploring the implications of current global events in domestic and international business. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3250 - International Business (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 , ECON 2200 . This course is a survey of environmental factors which are unique to international business management. Emphasis is placed on: (1) forms of doing business internationally, (2) theories of international business, (3) management of international operations, and (4) various forces which can facilitate or impede foreign trade. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 3700 - Organizational Behavior (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 . This course aims to develop in students a greater understanding of the behavioral aspects of management including topics such as perception, motivation, communication, persuasion, decision making, bargaining and negotiation, conflict management, group processes, power and politics, and leadership. These concepts are used to analyze classic and contemporary topics and cases. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4110 - PD IV-Leadership (1) Prerequisites: MGT 3100 or MGT 3110 This course addresses leadership topics surrounding leader development, including the leadership framework, leadership profiles, developing oneself as a leader, leadership attributes and ethical considerations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4210 - Student Leaders I (1) Prerequisites: By Approval of Dean. This course addresses leadership topics surrounding leader development, including the leadership framework, leadership profiles, developing oneself as a leader, leadership attributes and ethical considerations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4220 - Student Leaders II (1) Prerequisites: By Approval of Dean. The Student Leaders Seminar continues the process begun in Student Leaders I to provide each elected student leader with a safe and collaborative environment that affords teaching, mentoring and leadership during their year in office, while preparing them for future leadership opportunities. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4510 - Human Resource Management (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 . This course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of effective human resource management. The topics covered include human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, career planning, job analysis and evaluation, performance appraisal, employee compensation and benefits, labor-management relations, discipline and grievance handling, and equal employment opportunity. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4550 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 or equivalent or permission of instructor This course examines the initiation and management of an entrepreneurial venture. Topics considered include the innovative idea, venture ideas, perspectives on entrepreneurship, start-up sequences, and acquisitions. Students work with a practicing entrepreneur in developing a business plan. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4700 - Essentials of Strategic Management (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This is a survey course for graduating Computer Science and Business seniors. The course includes concepts related to managers, management history and many topics that fall in the category of management. It also examines how firms chart their future by formulating, implementing and evaluating appropriate strategies. This course uses financial statements, financial ratios, project analysis and evaluation, organizational and strategic management concepts. The course places heavy emphasis on case analysis. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4740 - Strategic Management (3) Prerequisites: CIS 2400 , MGT 3000 , FIN 3200 , MKT 3210 & Senior Classification This is the capstone course for graduating seniors. It examines how firms chart their future by formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategies using strategic-management concepts and techniques covered in this course and in other business courses. The course places heavy emphasis on case analysis and the use of PC-based computer simulation. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MGT 4801 - Internship Experience (4) Prerequisites: Approval of instructor Through agreements between the University, School of Business, and an employer, the student may receive course credit for an internship or cooperative education experience which contributes to the student’s education and potential career opportunities in their selected major and concentration. Internship assessments and employer evaluations are documented in a formal report and presentation to the University community. Course may be taken as a restrictive business elective or unrestrictive elective. The student will attain approval from the lead professor and course instructor prior to enrolling in the course. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Marketing
	ENTR 4200 - New Product/Service Development (3) Prerequisites: MGT 3000 and MKT 3210 . Admission to a degree granting college. Any student who has not completed these requirements will not be allowed in this course with no exceptions. This course focuses on the tools and techniques required during the entire new product/service development process. It is intended that, through required independent reading, classroom lectures, contests, and essay tests, the student will acquire 1) working knowledge of the fundamental principles of new product development (NPD); and 2) a greater ability to think both qualitatively and quantitatively about NPD problems. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3210 - Principles of Marketing (3) Prerequisites: ECON 2200 or ECON 2100 . The major objective is to develop in the student the ability to analyze marketing problems, and to provide an introduction to that sector of business activity concerned with the distribution of products to business and consumers. The course describes the background and framework of the marketing structure of modern business organizations. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3310 - Business Ethics (3) Business Ethics is concerned with the analysis and application of moral principles and norms or the clarification of dilemmas of managers and other employees who make business decisions. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3350 - Promotion Management (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course will study promotion as persuasive communication. It will examine promotion management and its relationship to the overall marketing program. Primary emphasis will be placed on advertising, sales promotion, and personal selling. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 3450 - Consumer Behavior (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course includes an examination of the effects of personality, motivation, perception, learning, attitudes, cultural and social influences, and lifestyle changes on buying situations and how analysis of these factors enables the marketing manager to improve customer satisfaction. Sociological, psychological, and economics models will be considered. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4150 - Sales Management/Leadership (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course deals with issues facing the sales manager; topics include recruiting the sales force, selection of the sales force, motivation and compensation of the sales force, leadership skills, and supervision of the sales force. Emphasis will be on both personal and ethical positions of sales management. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4250 - Retailing (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . A survey course embracing the principles and practices of retail operations including location and layout, buying, pricing, promotion, credit, and stock control. The course will primarily take a mid-management approach. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4350 - Business-to-Business Marketing (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This is a study of business-to-business marketing and is a study of materials, equipment, supplies, and technologies for manufacturers, other business firms, and institutions that use purchased goods in further production. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4450 - International Marketing (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 . This course covers the planning and organizing for international marketing operations. It identifies the differences in market arrangements and the differences in the legal, cultural, and economic factors in several countries. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4650 - Marketing Research (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3210 and DSC 3020 . This course examines research methods and procedures for the conduct of studies leading to marketing decisions. Techniques of gathering and analyzing data related to advertising, sales, pricing, product, and distribution. Actual participation in the conduct of research studies in these areas will also be provided. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MKT 4690 - Marketing Seminar (3) Prerequisites: MKT 3350 This course will allow students to both uncover and study current marketing problems. Emphasis will be upon the topics of interest as defined by the individual marketing student. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
Mass Communication
	MSCM 2400 - Introduction to Mass Communication: Structure and Social Impact (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . (Fall, Spring) Introduction to the role of mass communication in society and to the structure, function, and social impact of the communications media. Extensive discussion of media institutions, theories, practices, professional fields ,and effects on society, groups, and individuals. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2410 - Media Literacy (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . Examines patterns used by media to help shape public perception and the relationship between the media and other U.S. and international social systems and analyzes mass media products and explore the role of media in the construction of concepts of race, gender, class, religion, sexuality, and ability. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2430 - Mass Media and Society (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . (Fall, Spring) Examination of the mass media in relation to social institutions, public opinion, and government. Includes issues such as media violence, socialization, and entertainment. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2440 - Reporting and Writing for Mass Media (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . (Fall, Spring) A study of the techniques and tools for gathering and reporting the news, and an introduction to news writing with emphasis on the organization and development of news stories. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2450 - Women in Communication (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . Provides a historical overview of the contributions women have made to various areas of communication including, but not limited to mass communication, health communication, sports journalism, and media ownership. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2460 - Mass Media and American Popular Culture (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . Exploration of the relationship between mass media and popular culture; introduction to techniques of media analysis and consideration of the aesthetics of such cultural artifacts as best-selling fiction and television comedies. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2470 - Diversity and the Media (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 2400 . (Spring) An examination of the portrayal of minorities in the mass media with emphasis on African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and Asian Americans. Also focuses on the history of the minority media and the ways minority groups have produced media to meet their needs. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2480 - New Technologies and Society (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210, MSCM 2400. A survey of developing telecommunication systems and technologies, such as optical/digital technologies and how they affect traditional electronic media and society. Explores the social practices and communicatory processes that new technologies encourage and subvert. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2580 - Introduction to Screenwriting (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 . An introduction to feature film screenwriting. Explores the basic theory and formal aspects of story structure, character development, use of conflict, scene writing, dialogue and screenplay formatting. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 2590 - Public Relations Theory and Practice (3) Prerequisites: MSCM 2400 . (Fall, Spring) Public Relations Theory and Practice provides an overview of the public relations profession from its historic beginnings to its contemporary role in society. The course provides a foundation for the public relations concentration by exploring its definitions, history, theories, principles, strategic planning, management practices, and career possibilities. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule
	MSCM 3430 - Mediated Images of Black Women (3) Prerequisites: ENG 1210 , MSCM 1250 . Explores the ways in which elements of the media socially reproduce prejudice and misperceptions against black women in television, film, music, news and advertising and the ways in which they have resisted these representations. Click here for the Spring 2022 Class Schedule

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HIST 4400 - Independent Readings in African History (3)

HIST 4450 - History of the Making of Contemporary South Africa (3)

HIST 4470 - History of Pan-Africanism to 1963 (3)

HIST 4510 - Modern African American History Since 1900 (3)

HIST 4610 - History of the Caribbean (3)

HIST 4620 - Latin American Revolution (3)

HIST 4630 - The African Presence in Latin America (3)

HIST 4640 - Latin American History Through Literature and Film (3)

HIST 4755 - Topics in African Diaspora History (3)

HIST 4810 - Oral History-Theory (3)

HIST 4820 - Oral History-Applied (3)

HIST 4910 - Comparative Slavery (3)

HIST 4940 - Fiction, Film and South Asia’s Past (cross-listed with English Department) (3)

HLS 3000 - Introduction to Homeland Security (3)

HLS 3200 - Emergency Management and Recovery (3)

HLS 3500 - Infrastructure Protection (3)

HLS 4000 - Financial Investigations (3)

HLS 4200 - Transportation Security (3)

HLS 4210 - Corporate/Private Security (3)

HLS 4500 - Homeland Security Law and Policy (3)

HLS 4640 - Homeland Security Theory, Policy and Practice (3)

HADM 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Management (3)

HADM 1200 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism (3)

HADM 2100 - Hospitality Lodging Management (3)

HADM 3040 - Event Planning and Management (3)

HADM 3050 - Introduction to Gaming (3)

HADM 3060 - Eco and Cultural Tourism (3)

HADM 3070 - Resort and Recreational Management (3)

HADM 3100 - Cost Control for Hospitality Operations (3)

HADM 3410 - Convention and Event Management (3)

HADM 3500 - Food Production and Service Management (3)

HADM 3700 - Hospitality Leadership (3)

HADM 3750 - Hospitality Facilities Management (3)

HADM 3800 - Hospitality Human Resources Management (3)

HADM 4010 - Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism (3)

HADM 4200 - Hospitality Marketing (3)

HADM 4300 - Hospitality Law and Ethics (2)

HADM 4400 - Hospitality Financial Management (3)

HADM 4500 - Advance Food Production and Service Management (3)

HADM 4600 - Advance Hospitality Management (3)

HADM 4800 - Senior Living Management Capstone (3)

HADM 4900 - Hospitality and Tourism Internship (3)

HADM 4910 - Menu Management and Design (3)

HADM 4920 - Managed Services (3)

HUSC 1020 - Learning Strategies (3)

HUM 2410 - Arts & Humanities I (3)

HUM 2420 - Arts & Humanities II (3)

JAZZ 2020 - Jazz Combo (2)

JAZZ 2100 - Jazz Improvisation (2)

JAZZ 2250 - Jazz Theory I (3)

JAZZ 2260 - Jazz Theory II (3)

JAZZ 3100 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2)

JAZZ 4000 - History of Jazz (3)

JAZZ 4700 - Jazz Arranging (3)

JAZZ 4730 - Jazz Composition (3)

ENTR 3500 - International Entrepreneurship (3)

ENTR 3900 - Invention, Innovation and Technology Commercialization (3)

ENTR 4500 - Technology Based Social Entrepreneurship (3)

ENTR 4650 - Small Business Analytics (3)

ENTR 4750 - New Venture Management Consulting (3)

HRM 4520 - Compensation and Reward Systems (3)

HRM 4530 - Workforce Planning (3)

MGT 1100 - Business Orientation (1)

MGT 2100 - PD II-Business Protocol (1)

MGT 2110 - PD II-Business Communications (1)

MGT 3000 - Organization and Management (3)

MGT 3100 - PD III-Business Communication (1)

MGT 3110 - PD III-Globalization (1)

MGT 3250 - International Business (3)

MGT 3700 - Organizational Behavior (3)

MGT 4110 - PD IV-Leadership (1)

MGT 4210 - Student Leaders I (1)

MGT 4220 - Student Leaders II (1)

MGT 4510 - Human Resource Management (3)

MGT 4550 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management (3)

MGT 4700 - Essentials of Strategic Management (3)

MGT 4740 - Strategic Management (3)

MGT 4801 - Internship Experience (4)