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RMT 450 RESORT/CLUB MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE COURSE3 s.h.Students will review and examine major topics such as strategy, marketing, the use of the Internet and IT,pricing, managing staff, and studies of specific sectors of the industry. Through the use of case studies,article analysis, and research on current topics, students will focus on specific aspects in the managementand operation of resorts and clubs through examining the marketing of resorts and clubs, hospitality law,quality control, development of the leisure real estate industry, international resorts, human resourcemanagement, and advanced food & beverage cost control issues. Prerequisites: RMT 101, RMT 340 or360, BUS 375, MKT 350, BUS 360; or permission of instructor or department chair. This course is offeredas needed beginning spring 2012.RMT 485 SPECIAL TOPICS IN RESORT MANAGEMENT3 s.h.In-depth study of current topics in resort management and the hospitality industry. This course is offered asneeded.RMT 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN RESORT MANAGEMENTTBAAn opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major.Requires approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, the department chair, and the schooldean before approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Credit to be determined.BUSINESS SPORT MANAGEMENTDr. Gregory Combs, CoordinatorThe Business Sport Management concentration is designed to prepare students for entry levelmanagement positions related to sport and entertainment. Students who choose a concentration in BusinessSport Management are qualified for entry level management positions in marketing and sales forprofessional and minor league sport teams, sales and management for sporting goods companies, eventmanagement and marketing for sport facilities and arenas. Previous Business Sport Management majorshave completed internships with organizations such as the New Orleans Saints (NFL), Fayetteville FireAntz (professional hockey), the Fayetteville Swamp Dogs (professional baseball), Fayetteville Patriots(professional basketball), Fayetteville Guard (arena football), Florida Marlins, Dartfish USA, CheerLimited, Fayetteville Area Sports Authority, New England Sports Network, Special Olympics, Hall ofFame Productions, and North Carolina State Games.For specific requirements in the Accounting major: See Accounting major page 116.For specific requirements in the Business Administration major: See Business Administration majorpage 118.For specific requirements in the Financial Economics major: See Financial Economics major page 124.For specific requirements in the Marketing major: See Marketing major page 128.Requirements for the concentration in Business Sport Management: 22 s.h. — SMA 101, 170, 270,280, 321, 322, 370, 421, 422; BUS 354.Requirements for the minor in Sport Management: 18 s.h. — BUS 343, MKT 251, SMA 101, SMA322, SMA 421, and SMA422Writing-Enrichment Courses: BUS 352Computer Intensive Course: BUS 225 or CSC100Ethics Course: See the major requirements.140