2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

MRKT-4620 International Marketing –Fa 3 hours The challenges of discovering and pursuing opportunities for effectively marketing goods and/or services globally are immense. This course involves an intensive investigation of the environmental factors (economic, financial, cultural, political and legal) that must be thoroughly understood and factored into the development of global marketing strategies. Prerequisite: MRKT- 3600 Principles of Marketing. Sport Management (SMGT) SMGT-1000 Sport Management Practicum –Fa, Sp 1 hour An on-campus sport management opportunity for students in the sport management major to be involved in a variety of activities compatible with athletic and recreational sporting events and experiences. A minimum of 30 hours is required for each practicum. Prerequisites: SMGT-1350 Introduction to Sport Management; departmental approval. Credit/no credit. SMGT-1350 Introduction to Sport Management –Fa 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to the dynamic nature of sport management and the potential for successful and satisfying career opportunities. SMGT-2100 Sport in Society –Sp 3 hours The purpose of this course is to expand the student’s understanding of sport by investigating how sport and society interact. The relationship of sport to social variables, institutions, and social issues/problems will be examined. Prerequisite: SMGT- 1350 Introduction to Sport Management. SMGT-2500 3 hours Organizational Behavior in Sport –Fa, Sp This course will help students define and understand the concepts of management and leadership within sport organizations. There will be a focus upon the various skills, roles, and functions of sport managers. This course places sport organizations in the context of their environment and emphasizes the manager’s role in adapting and reacting to changes in the environment. Prerequisites: SMGT-1350 Introduction to Sport Management. SMGT-2910 1 hour Campus Sport Management Practicum –Fa, Sp This practicum provides the sport management major the opportunity to assist faculty members or staff on the Cedarville University campus with their sport management responsibilities for a required minimum of 30 hours total. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or permission of the instructor. SMGT-2920 1 hour Recreation Management Practicum –Fa, Sp This practicum provides the sport management major the opportunity to assist a recreation management employee/ volunteer with their responsibilities for a required minimum of 30 hours total. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or permission of the instructor. (Fee $30) SMGT-3180 Legal Issues in the Sport Industry –Sp 3 hours This course will focus on the three major areas of law that have a direct impact on the management of sport: tort liability and risk management, contract law, and constitutional law. Prerequisite: Junior status. SMGT-3200 Facility Design and Management –Fa 3 hours This course includes planning and designing areas and facilities in sports and utilization of those facilities for sporting events. Topics will include maintenance, supervision, scheduling, planning, renovation, etc. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of the instructor. (Fee $35) SMGT-3300 Event Planning and Production –Sp 3 hours This course includes the process of planning for and organizing an event in sport. Organizing a plan for an event would include financial planning, risk management, scheduling, facility use, communication, promotions, registration, etc. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of the instructor. SMGT-3880 1–3 hours Special Topics in Sport Management –Su This course will be a means of exposing students to current issues and trends in the sport industry. SMGT-4100 3 hours Sponsorship and Promotion in the Sport Industry –Fa This course builds upon basic principles of marketing by applying promotional and sponsorship activities to the sport and fitness industry. Areas of application include professional sport, intercollegiate sport, olympic sport, interscholastic sport, fitness clubs and resorts.. Prerequisite: Senior status or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $65) SMGT-4200 Financing Sport Operations –Fa 3 hours This course provides the student with an overview of the financial aspects of the sport industry. SMGT-4850 1–3 hours Independent Study in Sport Management –Fa, Sp Independent study in the area of sport management by students pursuing the sport management major. Departmental approval is required. SMGT-4910 Athletic Administration Practicum –Fa, Sp 1 hour This practicum provides the sport management major the opportunity to assist a local athletic administrator with their responsibilities for a required minimum of 30 hours total. Prerequisites: SMGT-3200 Facility Design and Management; SMGT-3300 Event Planning and Production. SMGT-4990 9–12 hours Internship in Sport Management –Fa, Sp This is an actual work experience in a sport management setting for a minimum of 40 hours per week for a minimum of twelve weeks. Capstone course for sport management major. Departmental approval is required. Credit/no credit. (Fee: $35) Department of Communication Course Descriptions Broadcasting and Digital Media (BRDM) BRDM-1110 Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media –Fa 3 hours A survey of electronic media, including history and development, types, audience research, regulations, and globalization. BRDM-1120 Audio Technical Training –Fa, Sp 3 hours Students receive instruction and training in the operation of software and hardware used in audio media. The course focuses on gaining knowledge and experience with Pro Tools software and audio hardware including microphones, control surfaces and interfaces, signal processors, audio monitors, etc. Students in the course will use these tools to produce several audio projects. (Fee: $45) BRDM-1210 Media Performance –Sp 3 hours Examines announcing for a variety of applications including: commercial, audio book, interviewing, news, sports, and music radio. The emphasis is on the application of key principles through assignments that focus on use of the voice as a tool for communication of ideas on a one-to-one basis. (Fee: $45 ) BRDM-2110 Video Technical Training –Sp 3 hours This course provides hands-on training with all video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, sound, and editing. The student will learn basic television skills and technical terms. (Fee: $45) Page 213 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions MRKT-4620 – BRDM-2110