2017-2018 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses by Subject
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NOTE: 300- and 400-level courses are restricted to students who are sophomore-level and above. |
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Journalism |
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JOUR 445 - Practicum in Print Journalism I (1 cr) The student serves on The Picket staff for one semester, fulfilling a variety of administrative tasks. This course may be repeated for credit, but is not required of the journalism minor. Prerequisites: Permission of coordinator of print journalism minor.
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JOUR 451 - Internship in Print Journalism (3 cr) A capstone course involving all that the student has learned during enrollment in the program. Working through the Washington Semester program or with a local newspaper, the student engages in an internship with a professional newspaper. Prerequisites: Prior written approval from the coordinator of print journalism minor.
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Library Science |
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LBSC 100 - Information Literacy (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with majors and subjects of academic interest for those enrolled in the course.
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LBSC 102 - Information Literacy for Humanities (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with topics and methods appropriate to arts and humanities disciplines.
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LBSC 103 - Information Literacy for Social Sciences (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with topics and methods appropriate to social science disciplines.
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LBSC 104 - Information Literacy for Sciences (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with topics and methods appropriate to science disciplines.
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LBSC 105 - Information Literacy for Business and Professional Studies (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with topics and methods appropriate to business and professional studies disciplines.
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LBSC 300 - Digital Information Literacy (1-3 cr) An online, self-paced course designed to expose students to digital information literacy and computing skills that will enable them to define, access, evaluate, manage, and ethically use information for academic, professional, and personal needs. Students will complete various online assignments and utilize online discussion forums to reflect on issues pertaining to information retrieval and usage. The assignments will allow students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address information needs. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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Lifetime Fitness Activities |
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LFA 100 - Adapted PE I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 100)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course. (may be repeated once)
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LFA 102 - Tai Chi (1 cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized.
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 104 - Low Impact Aerobics (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 104)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 105 - Aerobics (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 105)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 106 - Step Aerobics (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 106)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 107 - Water Aerobics (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 107)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 108 - Body Sculpture I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 108)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 109 - Body Sculpture II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 109)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 110 - Step Sculpture (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 110)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 111 - Aerobic Boxing/Coed (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 111)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 112 - Jazz Dance (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 112)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 113 - Jazzercise I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 113)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 114 - Jazzercise II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 114)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 115 - Modern Dance I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 115)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 116 - Modern Dance II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 116)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 117 - East Coast Swing Dance (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 117)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 120 - Archery (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 120)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 121 - Billiards I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 121)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 122 - Billiards II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 122)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 123 - Bowling (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 123)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 125 - Camping (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 125)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 126 - Backpacking (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 126)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 127 - Orienteering (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 127)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 128 - Rock Climbing/Rappelling (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 128)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 130 - Canoeing and Kayaking (1 cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. Previously titled Canoeing.
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 131 - Ice Skating (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 131)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 132 - Ice Hockey (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 132)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 133 - Cycling (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 133)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 135 - Fencing (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 135)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 136 - Golf (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 136)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 137 - Hiking (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 137)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 138 - Winter Hiking (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 138)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 139 - Jogging (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 139)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 140 - Horseback Riding I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 140)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 141 - Horseback Riding II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 141)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 142 - Fencing II (1 cr) This course will build upon the skills learned in LFA 135 and provides students an opportunity to expand their technical skills in foil. The class will engage in footwork and blade work drills, tactical strategies, and physical conditioning. Students will develop a greater understanding of the rules for competitive sport fencing and will put into practice their fencing skills during bouts in class.
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 143 - Marching Band (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 143)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 144 - Korean Martial Arts (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 144)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 145 - Karate I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 145)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 146 - Karate II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 146)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 147 - Self Defense for Women (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 147)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 148 - Advanced Self Defense for Women (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 148)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 149 - Self-Defense/Coed (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 149)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 150 - Tennis/Badminton (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 150)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 151 - Intermediate Tennis (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 151)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 154 - Racquetball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 154)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 156 - Softball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 156)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 160 - Swimming (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 160)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 161 - Fitness Swimming (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 161)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 169 - Fly Fishing (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 169)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 170 - Volleyball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 170)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 171 - Advanced Volleyball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 171)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 173 - Walleyball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 173)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 175 - Weight Training for Men (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 175)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 176 - Weight Training for Women (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 176)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 179 - Wrestling (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 179)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 180 - Snow Skiing I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 180)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 181 - Snow Skiing II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 181)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 205 - The Weight Loss Program (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 205)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 250 - Adult Fitness (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 250)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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Master of Business Administration (Graduate) |
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MBA 5FDA - Foundations of Accounting (3 cr) This is a prerequisite course for MBA 570 Managerial Accounting (not all MBA students will need this course, depending on baccalaureate preparation).
Fundamentals of accounting including basic accounting models, inventory methods, classified statements, negotiable instruments, internal control, accounting for property and equipment, and special journals in conjunction with sole proprietorship. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
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MBA 5FDE - Foundations of Economics (3 cr) This is a prerequisite course for MBA 560 Managerial Economics (not all MBA students will need this course, depending on baccalaureate preparation).
Introductory survey of modern economic issues. Economic theory is employed in the analysis of inflation, unemployment, pollution, regulation, market structure, and related topics. Economic institutions such as corporations, banking, and government are also studied. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
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MBA 5FDS - Foundations of Statistics (3 cr) This is a prerequisite course for MBA 509 Statistical Analysis (not all MBA students will need this course, depending on baccalaureate preparation).
Methods of collecting, presenting, analyzing, and interpreting business data. Emphasis on the understanding of probability distributions such as the binomial, normal, exponential, and Poisson. Discussion of regression and correlation, hypothesis testing, chi-square analysis, and one way ANOVA. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
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MBA 500 - Challenges to Modern Business (3 cr) An examination of how businesses function in the numerous environments that are in constant change. The political, social, economic, technological, and international environments challenge the various types of businesses from the small business to the large corporation. The course offers possible solutions to the many workplace challenges.
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MBA 501 - Entrepreneurship (3cr) This course address the issues faced by those who wish to turn opportunity into viable organizations that create value. While most of the examples in the class will be drawn from new venture formation, the principles also apply to entrepreneurship in corporate settings and to social entrepreneurship. We will be concerned with content and process questions as well as with formulation and implementation issues that relate to conceptualizing, developing, and managing successful new ventures. The emphasis in this course is on applying and synthesizing concepts and techniques from functional areas of strategic management, finance, accounting, marketing, operations management, and organizational behavior in the context of new venture development.
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MBA 502 - Business Law (3cr) This course presents business decision-making based on the legal and ethical standards in place in today’s global society. By examining the philosophical, legal, social, historical, and political/economic regulatory environments, this course places business decision making in the legal and ethical realm essential to success in today’s markets.
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MBA 503 - Fundraising and Grant Writing (3cr) This course presents the principles, tools, and techniques of fundraising using a marketing foundation and a study of why individuals and corporations donate. It will encompass networking, marketing, leadership, volunteerism, financial management, governance, advocacy, the principles of fundraising, and the tools and techniques to be used in fundraising such as, “the case statement,” grant writing, annual gift campaigns, planned giving, capital campaigns, and special events.
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MBA 504 - Non-profit and Service Marketing (3cr) This course concentrates on the differences between the for-profit environment and the non-profit sector, including healthcare, human services, government, religion and utilities. It reviews the traditional elements of marketing and their application in a non-profit/service environment. It concentrates on the intangible aspects and customer focus of service marketing and teaches the tools and strategies needed to succeed in a service industry using a combination of lecture, interactive exercises and guest speakers from local service organizations.
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MBA 505 - Business in West Virginia (3 cr) An examination of the businesses that provided the economic staying power for the state of West Virginia over the history of its statehood. The course continues with an examination of the business environment transition from mining and manufacturing to the current service economy.
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MBA 508 - International Business (3 cr) This course examines the management challenges associated with entering markets outside the U.S. (or within the U.S. marketing to unique ethnic segments) and maintaining global operations. Topics covered include comparative systems, regional trade blocs, forms of foreign business involvement, international marketing/business tactics, geographic strategies, and functional management of the global enterprise including human resource management issues. Emphasis is given to the mechanics of entering global markets. Case studies are used to identify both unique and universal practices.
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MBA 509 - Statistical Analysis (3 cr) Basic statistical skills for advanced work in the functional areas of business administration, including descriptive statistics, probability and its distributions, sampling, and estimation.
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MBA 511 - Health Administration and Strategy (3 cr) Examines the structure and functions of the health care industry, the concepts and processes of health illness, the institutional and individual providers of health services, and related concepts. It also focuses on the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of strategy in health care financing of organizations. The course emphasizes concepts dealing with health programs to sustain competitive advantage.
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MBA 512 - Healthcare Policy (3 cr) Focuses on the current health policy and political ideology as they impact care in health organizations. The impact of national and state health policy decisions on clinical and managerial processes and outcomes are explored. Previously titled Health Policy and Law.
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MBA 513 - Health Economics and Finance (3 cr) A theoretical and practical study of organizations and functions of health care financial and economic administration. Emphases are on institutional fiscal policies, reimbursement, and internal/external resource limitations/expansion possibilities. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MBA 560 and MBA 570 prior to registering for MBA 513, OR permission of the instructor, OR Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) standing.
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MBA 514 - Healthcare Law (3cr) Examines the basic principles and practices of law affecting health facilities and medical practice, patient care and treatment and medical and health employment. Also explores the common ethical situations encountered by healthcare leaders.
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MBA 515 - Introduction to the U S Healthcare System (3cr) This is a prerequisite course for all other Health Administration MBA courses. This course introduces the student to the components of the healthcare system in the United States and explores the political and social forces which shape this system. This course may be waived by the Health Administration Program Coordinator if the prospective student holds an undergraduate degree in a clinical discipline or health administration and has substantial work experience in the healthcare field.
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MBA 517 - Human Resources (3 cr) A study of manpower planning, recruitment, selection, and development of employees. Examines compensation, employee appraisal, job analysis, collective bargaining, arbitration, and labor relations. Studies how global competition and rapid technological advances accelerate trends such as shared service centers, outsourcing, and just-in-time training. Case studies undertaken.
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MBA 520 - Management, Leadership and Ethics (3cr) This advanced course examines the philosophy, theory and practice of managing organizations and their subunits in the context of a rapidly changing environment. Course focus will be upon management and leadership philosophies; the structure, design, and operation of organizations; and the management of individuals within organizations, to include the human resource process. Topics covered will include leadership, organizational culture, change processes, team building, motivation, decision-making, ethical issues and dilemmas, and diversity. The course will also include a component whereby students will be introduced to the expectations and processes of becoming a scholar in business administration at the graduate level. Previously titled Leadership and Ethics.
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MBA 521 - Sport Management (3cr) This course offers students a look at the diverse, expanding field of sport and recreation. Designed to provide a comprehensive look at the basic organizational structures found in the sport industry, this course will examine applications of managerial concepts and processes, and the ways in which organizations interact with each other and with the government. Cross-listed RECR 521 . Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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MBA 522 - Sport Marketing and Sales (3cr) This course features an in-depth look at the marketing practices, procedures and operations of professional, college and recreational sport organizations and enterprises. Students refine their marketing skills by examining the ways in which sport marketing organizations exercise promotions, marketing research, sponsorships and fund raising in the sport industry. Cross-listed RECR 522 . Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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MBA 523 - Sport Law and NCAA Compliance (3cr) This course features a presentation of the basic legal system, its terminology, and principles as applied to professional and amateur sport. Emphasis is on identifying and analyzing legal issues, the ramifications of those issues, and the means of limiting the liability of sport organizations.
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MBA 525 - Facility and Event Management (3cr) This seminar course is designed to examine principles of facility operations and event management in the sport business industry. A primary focus of this class will be on the applications of facility operations and event management principles to organizations in professional and collegiate sport. Students will analyze complex business challenges and opportunities commonly faced by sport event managers and facility operators, and will develop practical strategies to increase revenue and minimize potential liability exposure when planning and implementing an event at a facility.
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MBA 526 - Professional Sport Field School (3cr) A field-experience travel program that gives students a unique hands-on experience in the realm of professional sports organizations. The course is designed to introduce students to the business model of professional sports in the United States, ranging from analytics to budgeting, to marketing, finance and operations. Students travel to destinations in various regions of the country, including both minor and major league organizations. Students meet with officials from various sport organizations, attend lectures, and participate in organized class discussions, and tour training and sport facilities.
Following the completion of each Field School, each student is required to submit a detailed research paper, similar to a master’s thesis.
NOTE: Costs for travel are an additional expense.
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MBA 527 - Olympic/Collegiate Sport Field School (3cr) A field-experience travel program that takes students on a seminar through an Olympic Training Center and nearby intercollegiate athletic programs, giving them a unique hands-on experience in socio-political workings of Olympic sporting events and intercollegiate athletics. The course is designed to introduce students to the intricate aspects of international sport management, marketing, and sports law; and to provide students with an understanding of the changing context for sport in a global society. Students meet with officials from various governing bodies, attend lectures, and participate in organized class discussions, and tour training and sport facilities. Representatives from Olympic organizations would be included.
Following the completion of each Field School, each student would be required to submit a detailed research paper, similar to a master’s thesis.
NOTE: Costs for travel are an additional expense.
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MBA 528 - International Sport Field School (3cr) A study abroad program that takes students on an international seminar, giving them a unique firsthand experience in international sports. The course is designed to introduce students to the European model of sport management, marketing, and sports law; and to provide students an understanding of the changing context for sport in a global society. Participants attend lectures from sport executives, conduct student workshops, participate in organized class discussions, and seminar sport facilities. The seminar covers various countries.
Representatives from various international organizations involved in major sports will present a wide range of issues during the program. Topics will include the structure and characteristics of international sports, marketing and management, sports law, professional soccer, the fight against doping in sport, etc. Participants will also meet representatives of some of the International Sport Federations.
NOTE: Costs for travel are an additional expense.
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MBA 531 - Organizational Development (3cr) This course focuses on human behavior in groups and the dynamics that groups produce as they work. Special attention will be directed at exploring the dynamics of planned systemic organizational change, recognizing that even the most carefully designed strategy for planned change can have unexpected contingencies during implementation. We will consider organizational dynamics from two different but interrelated perspectives. We will explore overt group dynamics as it occurs with our conscious awareness. We will also consider the covert component of group dynamics that impacts overt dynamics but occurs at an unconscious level of which we are unaware. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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MBA 532 - Project Management (3cr) This course covers the process and techniques required to manage many types of projects. The course integrates core management skills acquired throughout the MBA program with specific project management skills and knowledge. By combining skill types, students can more effectively meet project objectives on time and within budget, as well as meet expectations and quality requirements. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques needed to manage projects successfully. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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MBA 533 - Public Policy Analysis (3cr) This course focuses on the crafting, implementation, and evaluation of public policy in the United States. The institutional milieu of the U.S. government will be discussed along with other factors influential to the policy-making process. Moreover, the majority of the class will examine specific policy areas such as health care, social security, fiscal, monetary, environmental, housing, and foreign policy. The goal of this class is to stimulate both discussion and thought on the part of the students and to help students understand the complexities of these issues. In addition, it is also important for students to understand how these policies affect either today or in the future. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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MBA 534 - Public Budgeting and Financial Management (3cr) Public Budgeting and Financial Management will survey the major literature, history and figures of public finance, coupled with the politics of budgeting. The class will include the historical development of budgeting in the United States, beginning with the classical period of public administration through the contemporary era. Emphasis will be placed on the differences between public and private sector budgeting and financial management and the political context of the budgeting process. By blending theory and practice, students will be exposed to the many factors of the budgetary process, developing skills that can be directly applied to the workplace. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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MBA 540 - Advanced Marketing Theory (3 cr) A study of advanced marketing management with emphasis on product, price, promotion, and distribution problem solving. The organizational environment within which marketing problems occur will be explored. Advanced Marketing is a course of study that exposes the marketing practice of organizations in the context of a rapidly changing contemporary environment. The course will weave together a study of classical marketing theory, strategic planning, market research, segmentation, and the marketing mix, as well as the evaluation and control of the marketing plan. In addition, applied cases from each student’s organization, text cases and personal profiles will be integrated with the weekly discussions, all of which will allow students to have a firm grip on foundational marketing management theory in their personal environment.
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MBA 545 - Professional Selling and Sales Management (3 cr) The purpose of this course is to introduce graduate students to the basic components of both the revenue generation and revenue enhancement processes and how to manage the revenue generation process (sales management). The perspective taken is that of a participant (sales person) for the sales portion of the class and as a sales manager/decision maker in an organization.
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MBA 548 - Select Topics Applied Business I (3 cr) The purpose of this unit is to expose practicing sales and marketing professionals in the graduate program to a series of new, academically challenging and pragmatic issues that they can apply in their chosen sales and marketing profession. This is an advanced unit, so it is expected that students will focus on their careers and apply sales and marketing tactics to stand out from the crowd. This unit will utilize a collage of the top academic theorists and professionals to cover the varying issues.
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