Curriculum

Required Coursework for the Sport Management BSBA Major

Business Core Courses (42 Credits)

• BUS 181 - Introduction to Business (3)

  This course is open to all Barry University students who want to understand what business is, what it does and its role in society. The purpose of this course is threefold: 1) to introduce students to the academic opportunities and activities offered by the Andreas School of Business as well as to its professors; 2) to help students to develop the cognitive skills they need to understand the principles and mechanics that regulate everyday business life; and 3) to prepare students to deal effectively with the challenges of contemporary life, including issues in the business-society relationship, its history, world events, economic issues and future expectation.

• ACC 201 - Financial Accounting (3)

  An introduction to the accounting concepts, principles, and techniques used in recording business transactions. The accounting cycle, the measurement of income and valuation problems, reporting of financial position and results of operations for business enterprise are explored. Prerequisite: CAT 102.

• ACC 202 - Managerial Accounting (3)

  An introduction to concepts and methods to assist management in the evaluation of the business enterprise and to aid in its planning, organizing, and controlling functions. Topics include cost systems, break-even analysis, flexible budgets, variance analysis, and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: ACC 201.

• ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)

  Economic analysis of consumer and producer behavior and decision making with a concentration on how economic agents voluntarily interact in markets for various goods and services. Topics include advanced demand/supply analysis emphasizing allocational efficiency, opportunity cost and elasticity; the theory of consumer utility maximization; short- and long-term cost and production decisions in the theory of the firm; price, output and profit maximization under differing market structures including competitive, monopolistic and hybrid alternatives; the pricing of input resources including labor and capital along with income distribution implications; market failure and the consequences of government regulation; and an introduction to international finance and the balance of payments. Prerequisite: ECO 201.

• BUS 239 - Business Law I (3)

  This course is designed to afford the student a background of basic legal principles, concepts and the nature of the judicial process. The first part of the course is devoted to the legal environment of business, including common law, statutory and administrative law, federal and state court structure, theories of law, court procedure, conflicts of law and forms of dispute resolution. This is followed by a detailed study of contracts including basic elements, interpretation, remedies for breach, assignment and discharge. The course concludes with agency and employment.

• BUS 315 - Introduction to Information Systems (3)

  This course introduces students to the basic concepts and developments in information systems. Areas of study include computer technology, information systems concepts, information systems development, and the use of technology in organizations. Students gain hands-on experience by using microcomputers to solve business problems. Prerequisite: CS 180.

• MGT 305 - Organizational Behavior and Management (3)

  Organizational behavior as it relates to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling is the focus of this course. Examination is made of the individual's role within the organization, of interpersonal influence and group behavior, and of organizational processes.

• MGT 325 - Business Processes and Supply Chain Management (3)

  This course focuses on the design, management and continuous improvement of operations processes, that is, the processes used to produce goods and services. Both manufacturing and service operations will be studied. Prerequisites: BUS 311, MGT 305.

• MKT 306 - Principles of Marketing (3)

  This course studies the interacting business activities designed to plan, price, promote and distribute want-satisfying products and services to present and potential customers. The course incorporates current developments in marketing to acquaint students with the present-day challenges of marketing activities.

• BUS 311 - Applications of Statistics In Business (3)

  Use of statistics to inform business decision-makers. Topics include decision-making, sampling, forecasting, analysis of variance, multiple regression, and statistical process control. Prerequisite: MAT 108, MAT 152, CS 180.

• FIN 319 - Managerial Finance (3)

  Financial techniques and analysis for business decision-making which build upon the prerequisites of economics, accounting, and statistical methods. The major tools include cash flow, financial statement structure and analysis, the time value of money, and risk. Specific topics studied with these tools include working capital management, asset investment and capital budgeting, corporate financial structure and the choice of debt vs. equity financing, financial market valuations, and the financial implications of business strategic decisions. Prerequisites: ACC 201, ECO 201, ECO 202.

• BUS 366 - International Business (3)

  Overview of the unique problems faced by firms engaging in international activities, the importance of understanding the foreign, economic, social, political, cultural and legal environment; the mechanics of importing and exporting; joint ventures, franchising and subsidiaries; international dimensions of management, marketing and accounting; international financial management; the special problems of multi-national corporations; recent problems of the international economic system; country-risk analysis; the increasing use of counter trade. Prerequisites: ECO 201, ECO 202.

• BUS 498 - Strategic Management (3)

  A capstone course which integrates the various business disciplines. Using a "big picture" perspective, the student addresses strategy formulation and implementation in a volatile business environment. The case method of instruction is actively used. Prerequisite: senior standing. This course should be taken in the last semester before graduation.

Sport Management (18 Credits)

• SMB 250 - Sport and Recreational Management (3)

  An introduction to the fields of sport and recreational management; overview of theories of management and administration to sports and recreation.

• SMB 360 - Recreational Programming (3)

  This course examines the conceptual foundations of recreation and its impact on the quality of human life. Historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological, technological, economic, and political perspectives of sport and recreation constructs are analyzed. In addition, this course allows students the opportunity to evaluate existing programs and develop experiential skills needed to create, plan, and implement recreational programs geared toward meeting the needs of diverse populations. This course will address management issues and developing skill sets and knowledge in budgeting, marketing, human resources, leadership techniques and environmental and ethical considerations for providing recreational opportunities. Finally, this course will address the concept of "servant leader" and the future of sport and recreation services in this country and worldwide. Prerequisite: SMB 250

• SMB 380 - Facility Design and Event Management (3)

  Includes knowledge of the various types of indoor and outdoor facilities, fiscal management, technological advances in equipment, planning of facilities, and event management. Corequisite: MGT 325.

• SMB 440 - Sport Marketing, Promotions, and Fundraising (3)

  An investigation of the principles, applications, and techniques of marketing, promotions, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising within the various sporting industries. Prerequisite: MKT 306

• SMB 444 - Financial Applications to Sport (3)

  Applies principles of finance to budgeting, operations, and business decision-making in various sport and exercise-related settings (e.g., schools, colleges, pro teams, retail establishments, and corporations). Prerequisites: BUS 311, ACC 201, FIN 319.

• SMB 480 - Contemporary Issues and Ethics In Sport (3)

  The senior “capstone” course for all Sport Management majors which integrates the knowledge and concepts gained from prior work and field experiences with real life situations in sport. Examines the positive and negative consequences of the way sport is organized, management, and reported in American society by drawing from current events and articles. Provides a philosophical overview of the values that sport personifies in today’s society. Prerequisite: Senior status.