An overview of the diverse field of Sports Management. This course includes an in-depth examination of various careers, training and necessary courses of study. Additionally, management skills along with related speaking and writing competencies are emphasized.

The course will provide the student with an introduction to non-profit administration, program evaluation, community development and organizing, an overview of the non-profit sector and philanthropy.

This course is an introduction to the four management functions including planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students will also discuss the integration of faith and business in both personal and corporate contexts.

This course reviews and explores important skills and practices used to develop creative, innovative, and successful businesses. Entrepreneurial models focusing on sustainable business development are presented and evaluated to assess emerging customer needs, resource requirements, product and service development, marketing strategies, and economic and social contributions.

An overview of the fundamentals of leadership. Using a combination of both theory and practical applications from case studies, students explore issues involved with solving business problems, group interactions and techniques of group presentations.

Students will engage in a basic study of current theories of leadership. Through a variety of presentation methods, small group work, self-reflection, and peer review, students will observe and practice leadership principles, while identifying personal styles and preferences.

This is primarily a readings course, which requires the student to read leadership literature, interview a leader, and write a personal philosophy of leadership. In these activities, the student will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate findings.

An examination of current leadership theories and their application to management problems. Leadership behavior and its relationship to both organizational structure and individual personality style is discussed, with an emphasis on the application of leadership theories to actual situations.

A study of the development of communication and management skills necessary for successfully resolving conflict situations.

An examination of the role of management in the not-for-profit organization. Topics include marketing, legal issues, insurance, finance, fundraising, human resources and technology.

An examination of organizational behavior, structure and processes. The course focuses on individual and group roles in the organization and the effects of cultural elements on motivation and productivity.

This course is an overview of the laws that significantly impact the world of sport in the United States. Additionally, there will be much discussion on the ethical side of sport in our world and society. Students will also discuss the integration of faith into sport as we search for ways to redeem sport for Kindgom purposes.

This course is a comprehensive overview of facility design and management in the sport industry. The course will include planning and designing facilities that include all levels of sport from professional to recreational venues. Focus will also be placed on managing these facilities with emphasis on maintenance, supervision, scheduling, renovation and innovation. Management functions specific to sport will be explored. The course will be designed to focus on practical, hands-on experiential learning. This will include visits to a variety of sport facilities for knowledge and evaluation purposes. A sport management practicum will also be incorporated into the course.

This course provides the fundamental concepts, terminology and technical basics involved in public sector human resources management to deal effectively with the human issues in the workplace. Instructors and guest speakers use lectures, case studies and discussions to provide real world perspectives, along with a focus on ethics in human resources management.

The objectives, functions, and organization of personnel programs; recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, development, and promotion; wage incentives, fringe benefits, OSHA, and the collective bargaining process.

This course surveys the field of operations management and focuses on the systematic planning, design and operation of processes to produce goods and services, including management tools, quality issues and process engineering and lean/continuous improvement.

Presents integrative theory of organization behavior and human motivation as influenced by leadership, the organization itself, and social environment.

This course will examine key factors related to successful completion of both large and small projects. Topics will include project selection, chartering, scope, resources, scheduling, budgeting, controlling, termination and team leadership. Students will approach learning through a semester-long project planning activity.

This course reviews and explores important skills and practices used to develop creative, innovative, and successful businesses. Entrepreneurial models focusing on sustainable business development are presented and evaluated to assess emerging customer needs, resource requirements, product and service development, marketing strategies, and economic and social contributions.

This class focuses on how to make change. It compares telling, forcing, participating and transcending strategies, and moves students beyond the textbook to consider a Christian perspective. The primary learning techniques involve analyzing films and engaging in a real world project.

A focus on management challenges associated with developing strategies and managing the operations of enterprises whose activities stretch across national boundaries. International firms will be examined with special emphasis on the management of resources and production.

This course provides an overview of fund development, fund-raising strategies and sources to consider as part of a healthy fund-raising program. It will discuss the principles of non-profit finance. Grant writing will also be covered.

Creating the goals and philosophy of events, event planning and scripting, entertainment programming, security, traffic and first-aid services, managing relations with the media, connecting with the community and philanthropic alignment. Practical field experience would be included.

Interaction between social institutions and sports. Inquiry into how various behavior, psychological and social variables interact in the culture of sport, trends and patterns of change in the culture of sport. Practical field experience would be included.

This course is aimed at practical work experience in a business setting. Students will have opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to business world situations in management or sports management.

This course is aimed at practical work experience in a business setting. Students will have opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to business world situations in management or sports management. Students will acquire and document professional field experience and will receive 1 credit hour for every 40 hours of verified work.

This course is the senior level capping course designed to integrate the knowledge and techniques studied in other courses such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and quantitative methods. It is also designed to provide experience in formulating organizational strategies and policies for meeting specified organizational strategic and operational goals. The case and business game approach is used.

A case study course with application made to major functions of business within the context of social, technological, economic, political and physical environment. Completion of all courses in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Leadership program is necessary for the successful completion of this course.

The study and application of tools and methodologies for strategic management of organizations. Course topics include SWOT analysis, internal and external factor analysis, competitive matrices and the development of appropriate organizational strategies.

A course in which students produce an individual capstone paper and presentation demonstrating the ability to apply and integrate the knowledge and techniques studied in previous courses to a current business problem. Completion of all courses in the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management program is necessary for the successful completion of this course.

The study of the behavior of individuals and teams within organizations based on current management theory. Emphasis is given to understanding, predicting, motivating and changing work-related behaviors in organizations. Key topics include organizational structure, understanding culture, power, diversity, leadership and communication within the organization.

A survey of current literature on the topic of leadership. A foundation of research and theory is laid to form the context for more specific topical study throughout the program. Special emphasis is placed on the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in servant leadership.

A study of lean quality management principles, theories and application to the health care environment. Focusing on managing health care quality, safety and outcomes, the course emphasizes the use of tools and techniques to manage and lead quality improvements and drive successful clinical outcomes.

A focused study of the tools needed in identifying and capitalizing on entrepreneurial business opportunities, methods for managing those opportunities and critical thinking skills needed for innovation and growth. Students work with a team to design an entrepreneurial venture. Additional topics include stimulating new ideas, managing innovative ideas, adapting to change and individual and group roles in the creative process.

An opportunity for students to synthesize information received throughout the degree program, create a leadership development plan for immediate and future use, and assess the impact of their personality and emotional intelligence (EI) on leadership performance. A distinctive feature of this class will be an assessment geared toward identifying each student's EI and a coaching session with a certified EI coach who will help the students identify leadership strengths and opportunities for growth. Prerequisites: All previous courses.

An opportunity to explore decision-making models within organizations for the purpose of improving problem-solving and individual performance within the context of working with, supervising and leading others. A specific emphasis in this course is on biases, unconscious judgments, cognitive blind spots and other limitations that mediate, moderate or impede effective decision-making within personal and professional contexts. Research, theories and models are presented to help improve organizational decision-making.

A course with an emphasis on research, theories and models that help learners understand and more effectively use strategies for improved leadership within a team-based context. Because it is inextricably tied to the challenges of working in teams, interpersonal conflict is investigated as part of the necessary leadership behavior that comes from working with and for others in addition to supervising and managing people and projects. Practical strategies are emphasized for improving leadership and conflict management.

Includes promotions, sales, fundraising, advertising, branding and sponsorship. Strategies need to be created for individuals, teams and/or events, depending on the marketing needs and projections.

This course will explore the communication landscape in the sport industry. This includes fostering two-way communication with key stakeholders across a wide berth of platforms. This communication includes, but is not limited to social media, all aspects of media guides, press releases, websites, statistical archives, record keeping and game-day obligations.

This course will explore event and venue operations ranging from single to multi-day events. Focus will include strategic planning, situational analysis, emergency and risk management, execution and controlling of the operational functions by sport management professionals.

This course explores the dynamic landscape of innovation and technology within the healthcare industry. It examines emerging technologies such as telehealth, artificial intelligence, wearable devices, big data analytics, and electronic health records, and analyzes their potential to transform healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. The course will also delve into the strategic management of technology adoption and implementation in healthcare organizations, including considerations around cybersecurity, data privacy, interoperability, and the ethical implications of technological advancements. Students will develop an understanding of how to foster a culture of innovation and leverage technology to address key challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector.

This course examines the critical role of human resources in achieving organizational strategy and competitive advantage in a global market for labor and capital. It focuses on developing a strategic mindset in HR leadership, aligning talent management practices with business goals, and understanding the impact of human capital on organizational performance for multinational corporations operating in a worldwide context. Topics include strategic workforce planning, international legal structures, the role of geopolitics in HR leadership, and change management that maximizes cultural competence to drive strategic decision-making. The Christian ethics surrounding employee engagement and development will be explored to uncover best practices and to plan for desirable business outcomes in an international setting.

A focus on current issues in the field of human resource management emphasizing legal issues, career development, job definition and job qualification. Labor/management conflict from behavioral and institutional viewpoints is also examined.

An in-depth analysis and evaluation of corporate and business strategies. Students are expected to demonstrate that they have the ability to integrate the various disciplines in the program and practical management experience for the purpose of solving a management and leadership problem through case analysis and critique. Topics include crafting an executive strategy, managing diversification, global market competition and analysis of resources and competitive position.

An extension of information presented in the human resource course. This course focuses on supervisory responsibilities of developing employees through the entire performance management process, which includes coaching and caring for others, developing those for whom one is responsible, and utilizing an appraisal process that includes feedback, expectations and evaluation. The role of feedback, listening and humble inquiry are emphasized. Complications in employee development and performance management are highlighted as are practical strategies for effectively carrying out these functions from a supervisory perspective.

The major outcome of this course will be to acclimate the sport management professional to the ever-changing sports environment and help them establish vocational skills to navigate the ecosystem. Further, a career-focused role in sport must be embedded in scripture and lived out with an integrated Christian worldview. This course will explore the responsibility of the sport management professional and how they operate across multiple contexts in sport.

This course provides students with insights and practice with the dynamic and increasingly prevalent methodologies of Agile and Hybrid project management. Building upon foundational project management principles, students will explore various Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, and learn how to apply their core tenets in adaptive project environments. The course will also examine the strategies and techniques for effectively blending traditional (waterfall) and Agile approaches to create hybrid methodologies that best suit specific project needs and organizational contexts. Topics include Agile planning, iterative development, continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration in Agile settings, and navigating the complexities of hybrid project governance.

A project-based capstone course in which the student will demonstrate the ability to integrate health care education and practical experience by selecting a problem of practice at work and implementing a plan for improvement and/or action research or a program evaluation to solve the problem or improve the issue.