ATS 316-3 Applications of Technical Information.
This course is designed to increase student competence in analyzing and utilizing the various types of technical information encountered by managers in technical fields. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: English 101.

FSM 332-3 Labor-Management Problems.
The student will gain a general understanding of the economic situation of which labor/management relations represent a subset. Students will develop a perspective on the the evolution of labor relations in the United States ecomony and how the interaction of labor and management differs throughout the world. The collective bargaining section introduces the student to the techniques of bargaining used by labor and management in their ongoing interactions.

FSM 360-3 Human Resource Management. Starting Summer 2006. A comprehensive examination of relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of fire-related organizations, including personnel management, organizational development, productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, discipline, and collective bargaining.

FSM 383-3 Data Interpretation.
A course designed for students beginning their major program of study to examine data use in their respective professions. Emphasis will be plaed upon an understanding of the basic principles and techniques involved with analysis, synthesis, and utilization of data.

FSM 387-3 Fiscal Aspects of Fire Service.
An introduction to the fiscal problems encountered in the administration of fire service facilities.

FSM 388-3 Legal Aspects of Fire Service Management.
The student will learn basic law principles, identify sources of American laws, and recognize the structural framework of American law. Additionally, the student will be able to identify the principles of law which relate to management of fire protection services and areas of law which impact on the operations of fire service management, including applicable laws and ordinances (Fire Fighter Bill of Rights, et all), collective bargaining, and state/local civil service Fire/Police Commission provisions hearing protocols. Further, the student is able to effectively participate in the conduct of a mock hearing, following applicable protocols for such, in accordance with due process and legal requirements and effectively document and enforce such findings.

FSM 390-3 Governmental Aspects of the Fire Service.
The role of subnational governments in the management of the fire services. The demographic and political environment in which the fire services operate. The duties, powers and obligations of governmental agencies relative to the operation of a fire department. Prerequisite: fire service management major or consent of department.

FSM 398-3 Risk Management in the Fire Service.
This course, designed for the middle-level fire service manager, introduces the concept of risk management and examines its applicability in the fire service. Particular emphasis is placed on developing and implementing a fire service risk management program in both career and paid-on-call departments.

FSM 421-3 Professional Development.
Introduces students to the various elements involved in obtaining a position in their chosen fields. Topics included are: personal inventories, placement services, employment agencies, interviewing techniques, resumes, letters of applications, references and employment tests. Each student will develop a portfolio, including personal and professional information related to career goals. Not for graduate credit.

FSM 423-3 Master Planning for Community Fire Protection.
The development and management of a community fire protection plan. Students will learn to organize, coordinate and implement a community fire protection master plan. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: fire service management major or consent of department.

FSM 425-3 Fire Service Management.
The role of upper level fire service managers with a focus on the significant areas of fire department management. Emphasis is placed on an a understanding of major issues facing fire service managers and the management theories, concepts and practices that apply to these issues. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite : fire service management major or consent of department.