HCM, HRM, HUM, INT, LAW, LED, and LIT Course Descriptions

HCM 300 Introduction to Health Care Management    4 cr.

This course examines a wide variety of health care settings, from hospitals to nursing homes and clinics and will provide an introduction to medical terminology and the important issues in health care management such as ethics, cost management, strategic planning and marketing, and information technology.   This course is designed for the student who has no relevant health care industry work experience and intends to earn a BBA in Health Care Management.  It also serves as an introduction to this field for students who may have an interest in Health Care Management.

HCM 400 Quality Management in Heath Care (HCM 300 or equivalent and completion of core courses)            4 cr.

This course surveys institutions, attitudes, and behavior related to the quality of health care in the United States.  Topics studied include quality of service delivery, quality planning, physician-patient relationships, safety of health care, quality of health services research, health care evaluation and benchmarking, technology assessment, and clinical research related to quality of care.

HCM 410 Legal Issues in Health Care (HCM 400, LAW 320)     4 cr.

The focus of this course is on the regulatory environment of health care including HIPAA, COBRA, Medicaid, Medicare, medical malpractice, and health care reform measures, as well as ethical theory and practice applications for the health care profession.  The student will analyze trends in public policy and politics, and use case studies that focus on regulatory and ethical issues a health care professional will confront.

HCM 420 Health Care Business (HCM 400)     4 cr.

Strongly current-events driven, this class focuses on such topics as access to care, cost containment, health benefit plans, health economics, utilization review, disease management, information technology, medical technology, fraud and abuse, transparency of performance, pharmacology and biotechnology, volunteerism, quality, and patient safety.  The impact of these topics on the business of health care will be studied.

HCM 430 Marketing Health Care Services (HCM 400)     4 cr.

This course studies the issues facing healthcare marketers including e-health, direct-to-consumer marketing, legislative developments, healthcare ROI, customer-driven health care, competition, and database marketing.  Students will learn about various aspects of marketing through case analysis, development of a health care business marketing plan, and active classroom discussions.

HCM 450 Global Health Issues (HCM 400)     4 cr.

This course examines the effects of poverty and economic inequality on health.  Major global health problems will be discussed with particular emphasis on malnutrition, AIDS, and infectious diseases. Possible solutions will be explored.  The mission and performance of global health institutions will be discussed.  Comparative health care systems will be studied.

HRM 440 Labor Relations and Legal Issues for Human Resource Managers (upper division status)      4 cr.

This course examines current state and federal laws and analyzes their importance for organizational policies, practices, and strategies.  Current legal trends are evaluated relative to employee behaviors in organizations.  Students analyze the changing role of management and labor relations in such areas as labor law, organizing, collective bargaining, and administering a collective bargaining agreement.  Trends and issues in labor relations are examined in contemporary organizations.  Current research, topics, and issues in labor relations are synthesized and applied in team projects.

HRM 450 Training and Development for Human Resource Professionals (upper division status)          4 cr.

This course examines the role of training and development in enhancing the competencies and organizational value of employees and management staff.  Students design training programs using needs assessment, writing training objectives, designing training delivery, and evaluating the results of training against best practices.  E-learning and other technology enhancements in training methods for employees and managers are evaluated.  Students explore career development systems and organizational succession planning aimed at increasing employee retention and satisfaction.  Students work individually and in teams to complete projects that apply theories learned in the course.

HRM 460 Compensation and Performance Management Systems (upper division status)     4 cr.

This course analyzes the strategic components of pay structures and reward systems and their impact on a variety of organizational outcomes such as employee motivation and satisfaction, employee recruitment and retention, individual productivity, and organizational performance.  Performance management systems are evaluated including consideration of methods of appraisal, comparison of performance, evaluation systems, and the use of technology in performance rating.  Performance feedback methods are also examined including the use of multi-raters and other performance review systems.  Students apply course learning through completion of team projects.

HRM 470 Organizational Staffing Principles and Practices (upper division status)     4 cr.

This course analyzes the strategic functions of organizational staffing as they relate to organizational planning, internal and external recruitment, technology-based recruitment, and retaining employees.  Best practices in recruitment making use of technology are evaluated for securing qualified applicants.  Students explore current techniques in employee selection including development of selection criteria, attracting successful applicants, and applying an effective selection and hiring process.  Theories learned in this course are applied through team project assignments.

HUM 120 Enjoying European Art Online     2 cr.

This course will introduce students to the most important works of European art providing interesting commentary and historical information.  This is an online course offered as part of the ed2go series in the General Education Department.

HUM 218 Cross-Cultural Communication     4 cr.

This is an introductory cross-cultural communication course.  Business is increasingly global in nature, with international partnerships as a common feature.  An understanding of cultural differences is a crucial element of success in this environment.  Students examine cross-cultural concepts and theories and apply them to business scenarios.

HUM 240 Survey of American History     4 cr.

This course examines the history of the United States from the colonial period to the present.  It addresses American ideals and values and the institutions that have shaped the American experience.  It provides both a historical and cultural perspective.

HUM 350 Global Business Practices (upper division status)     4 cr.

This course provides an in-depth examination of cross-cultural issues.  It offers practical, hands-on information for understanding the norms, nuances, and business practices of foreign countries.  Students will learn appropriate guidelines for conducting business on an international basis, including proper etiquette, gift-giving, dress codes, and a list of do?s and don?ts specific to each culture.  This course is delivered in a blended format (combination of lecture and distance-learning formats) utilizing additional guest speakers with international business experience.

INT 001-008 Internship 1-8      1-8 cr.

This internship allows the student to learn directly from the work environment through a work placement on the University campus, or off-campus with a nonprofit, governmental, or business organization.  Learning outcomes focus on the transferable skills needed to be successful in any professional level employment: communication and interpersonal skills, time management skills, workplace behaviors, workplace cultures, and professional expectations.  Students will also practice, discuss, and examine career management strategies within the bounds of their internship assignments.  Internship program information is available from the Director of Career Services.

LAW 320 Business Ethics and Legal Issues (upper division status)     4 cr.

This course provides an understanding of the body of legal principles that govern the structure and conduct of business organizations.  This survey course covers such topics as the legal environment of business, regulatory environments affecting business, business-to-business relationships, and business ethics and social responsibility.

LAW 420 Ethics, Business Law, and Social Responsibility (upper division status)     6 cr.

Personal ethics and behavior function within a framework of business law, social mores, and organizational culture to influence the decisions of business managers and the social responsibility of organizations.  Course topics include business law principles, government policy, business regulatory issues, individual ethics, societal forces that affect businesses, and how managers can proactively lead in the process.  Relying on case studies to illustrate the complex management issues involved, applied course projects explore the ethical dilemmas that managers frequently face in daily business operations.  Attention is given to the role of values, economic freedom, property rights, entrepreneurship, trade, and finance in the American enterprise.

LAW 435 Human Resources Law (completion of core courses)     4 cr.

This course focuses on the ever-changing legal landscape of Human Resources.  The course covers statutory and case law with emphasis on the Title VII Civil Rights Act, Equal Pay Act, Age Discriminations in Employment Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, National Labor Relations Act as amended, FLSA, minimum wage, overtime provisions, case law addressing harassment, employment at will, conflict of interest, non-compete, verbal contracts, and employee handbooks.
 

LAW 440 Environmental Ethics (LAW 320)   4 cr.
This course concerns the ethical relationsips of humans with the natural environment.  The historical effects that technology, industry, economic expansion and polulation growth have on the environment will be explored.  Topics covered include global warming, sustainability, natural capitalism and raising the enviormental consciousness.

LED 450 Group Dynamics and the Virtual Team (upper division status)     6 cr.

This course analyzes theories and principles of effective team building and then applies these concepts to the distance ?virtual? team.   Emphasized are the specific challenges experienced by team members communicating electronically in the absence of face-to-face contact.  Strategies for ensuring group success are examined along with an evaluation of the technology best suited to group interaction.

LED 460 Ethical Leadership (upper division status)    6 cr.

This course provides a multi-perspective approach to leading and managing organizations with an emphasis on the importance of selecting leaders with strong ethics and morals. Principles and theories of both ethics and leadership are applied to case studies, current events, and other subject-based issues.  Students learn the importance of hiring, training, promoting, and retaining employees with effective leadership skills and high ethical standards.  They also learn how such attributes can be used to inspire, empower, and develop people.  Application is made to current events that illustrate this subject matter.

LIT 210 Survey of Business Literature and Multimedia     4 cr.

Students have the opportunity to read and analyze works of literature and critically compare fiction and real-world experiences in this course.  Capstone papers are written with literary flair.  Students will analyze literature through the lens of business.  Topics include dazzling the customer; selling using the promise of improving a customer?s image; maintaining personal integrity and individuality in a business environment; working with difficult people in the office; and managing office politics.  Just as literature can be an interesting portrayal of life, it can also offer illumination on the business topics of our complex world.