2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

KEY TO COURSE NUMBERS

Courses numbered 001 - 099 represent remedial work and carry no credit toward a degree or credential.  Generally these courses are developmental, remedial, or pre-college in content.

Courses numbered 100 to 299 are designed for freshmen and sophomores but are available to other students.

Coursed numbered exactly 300EX designate experimental courses.  Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times.  The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains.

Courses numbered exactly 400EX designate experimental courses. Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times. The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BMGT, MGMT, etc).

Courses numbered 301 to 499 are designed primarily for juniors and seniors but are available to qualified sophomores and freshmen if all prerequisites have been met.

Courses numbered exactly 600EX designate graduate experimental courses.  Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times.  The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BSAD, MIS, etc.).

Courses numbered 500 to 699 are designate graduate-level offerings. Such courses are open to undergraduates by special arrangements only.

The number following the course title indicates the semester hours of credit and in most cases the number of class meetings per week.
 
  

  • BLAW 650 - Dispute Resolution

    3 credit hours
    Provides an overview of methods to address conflicts and disputes in the business environment, including effective communication, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and court actions.


    Course Delivery Methods: TRA,BLD,ONL,WEB
    College:CGPS
  

  • BLAW 660 - Master’s Research Project

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BLAW 510, 530, 540, 550, 570, 625, 630, 640, and 650
    Provides an opportunity for students to apply skills and knowledge gained in the program through the preparation of a final research project that identifies and analyzes legal and ethical risks inherent in a business environment and a significant federal regulatory scheme.


    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College:CGPS
  

  • BMGT 210 - Marketing Essentials

    3 credit hours
    A comprehensive study centered on the functions of marketing, the managing of the marketing effort including determining effectiveness of institutions that comprise the overall marketing system.  Primary focus will be on the creation and development of a marketing campaign that encompasses the long-term customer relationship that will satisfy customer needs as well as create profitable competitive advantage for the firm.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, ONL, BLD, WEB, SEL
    Must be completed with a final grade of C or better
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 220 - Business Ethics

    3 credit hours
    In this course, students will be introduced to broad historical and contemporary theories in business ethics.  The course concentrates on various types of relationships in business such as; business-customer relationships, business-business relationships, business-society relationships, and internal business relationships.  Some topics covered are the purpose of corporations, treatment of employees, issues in marketing and accounting, international practices, and theories of justice.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, ONL, BLD, WEB, SEL
    Must be completed with a final grade of C or better
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 225 - Introduction to Business Statistics

    3 credit hours
    This course develops ideas for making decisions based on data.  Some of the following material will be covered:  data displays and summary statistics for quantitative and qualitative variables; correlation and simple regression for pairs of variables; probability to deal with partial and uncertain knowledge; the law of large numbers; the normal distribution and the central limit theorem; statistical inference based on standard errors, confidence intervals and statistical hypothesis tests.
    Delivery Methods: BLD, WED, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 301 - Healthcare Terminology

    3 credit hours
    A basic overview of healthcare terminology is essential to many fields with healthcare-related industries.  This textbook-based course reviews common terms associated with healthcare delivery and medical record-keeping, as well as medical research and development.  Upon completion, students are better prepared to work in healthcare or biomedical environments.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 312 - Health Care Information Systems

    3 credit hours
    This course examines the use of health information technology (HIT) in healthcare organizations.  Basic HIT concepts and the use of HIT in various organizations will be covered.
    Delivery Methods:WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 318 - Health Service Systems

    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to explore the complex health services systems.  It will help the student better understand the basic concepts and current issues in clarifying how the health services system is organized, managed, and financed.  It will also address the many changes currently happening in health care systems.
    Course Delivery Methods:WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 320 - Management

    3 credit hours
    An applied sciences approach to management with importance to the organizational design as well as the continuous improvement related to the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling.  To develop multiple approaches for possible resolution related to managerial challenges within the organizational environments, the corporate culture, and the ability to integrate diversity as well as maintain integrity within an ethical context.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, ONL, BLD, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 325 - Production Systems Planning

    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the principles, models and techniques for integrated production systems including optimization, production capacity, and scheduling.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 330 - Understanding the Business Environment

    3 credit hours
    Understanding the social, legal, international and financial environment that all forms of business entities operate in is the foundation of this course.   It includes issues related to stakeholder identification, business life cycle, cultural and ethical forces affecting businesses decisions.  Discussions will focus on organizational design, strategic planning, environmental and industrial analysis, marketing, human resources, operations, production requirements and organizing the business through policy development.  This course will also focus on product and service development as well as the continuous improvement opportunities focusing on the importance of quality initiatives.  This course will serve as the introduction and foundation for the Business Management Capstone project.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 335 - Lean Manufacturing

    3 credit hours
    Students will explore the principles of lean manufacturing including the determination of value, identification of the value stream, and the elimination of waste to systematically and continuously move towards “perfection”.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 336 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    3 credit hours
    This course introduces the seven principles of supply chain management and the strategic, management, and operational issues of logistics.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 350 - Business Law

    3 credit hours
    The goal of the course is to focus on the legal and ethical issues that arise in the business setting that affect the decision making process, and to enhance the judgment, which students will bring to their responsibilities as entrepreneurs, managers and supervisors in new or established companies.  This course is a nontechnical study of the principles and rules of business law that are applied in everyday business transactions and how social values and ethics play a part in interpreting the laws that business is governed by.  The course will also familiarize the prospective business professional with the legal factors pertaining to business, which includes contracts, personal property, real property, sales, and other legal problems that face the business professional daily.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, ONL, BLD, SEL
    Must be completed with a final grade of C or better
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 400 - Global Environment in Business

    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the unique opportunities, challenges and problems associated with doing international business.  Focus will be on the need for special skills and knowledge necessary to compete successfully in the international marketplace.  This course concentrates on decision making as related to planning, organizing, and controlling multinational organizations.  It addresses differences in overseas operations, including international finance, trade barriers, joint ventures, partnerships, ethical issues and political risks.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 405 - US Regulatory and Legal Issues in Health Care

    3 credit hours
    This course explores the complex legal system and emerging issues of health care regulation.  Course discussion includes health care regulatory compliance and legal and ethical situations that directly apply to the health care environment.  Practical application will include preparation of a Code of Ethics to emphasize the potential for unethical and illegal situations within health care.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 410 - Strategic Management

    3 credit hours
    This course will be a study of the strategic management process, its components and its importance in a dynamic business setting. Includes mission and goal selection; internal and external environmental analysis; strategy formulation, selection, and implementation; organizational structure; and control systems.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 415 - Statistical Process Control (SPC)

    3 credit hours
    This industry standard methodology for monitoring and controlling a process will be explored.  This course will focus on the applied use of the seven SPC tools and an overview of six-sigma principles.
    Course Delivery Methods: BLD, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BMGT 490 - Capstone Project

    3 credit hours
    In this Capstone Project course, the student is expected to prepare a study proposal that synthesizes and integrates the conceptual and theoretical knowledge acquired in the curriculum based upon the student’s specific concentration.  The project will address a particular topic of interest to the student.  The size of the project will be determined by the planned application and should detail appropriate material to make sure the student understands all factors having an impact on the particular situation.  Emphasis is on the student’s development of written analytical material that is based on its completeness, clarity, and accuracy as well as on the proper use of grammar and correct spelling. Senior level status; taken at the end of the program.
    This course meets General Education Goal 7: Integration, Applied Learning, Creativity.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 100 - Introduction to Business

    3 credit hours
    Introductory course for students to examine the scope of business activity, current issues, concepts, functions of business and its environment, and methods of solving business problems.
    Course Delivery Methods: HYB, ONL
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 105 - Business Negotiations

    1 credit hour
    This course will focus on the introduction of negotiating in a business context.  Students will participate in a variety of hands-on activities, such as scenario-driven discussions, case discussions, and student-to-student negotiation exercises. Course is offered in a pass/fail grading mode.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; ONL
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 110 - Customer Service

    1 credit hour
    An analysis of ways to improve customer service for both internal and external customers.   Using case studies, students will identify ways to improve customer service.  Emphasis will be placed on those aspects of customer service over which the individual has control.
    Course is offered in Pass/Fail grading format only.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; ONL
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 120 - Introduction to Business

    3 credit hours
    Introductory course examining the scope of business activity, concepts, current issues, global economic environment and problem-solving techniques and exposure to various business career opportunities within the context of good ethical business practices. BSAD 120 is designed as an introductory course; as such it does not count for credit toward any of the majors in the Division of Business and Information Technology.


    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
    College: CBASE
  

  • BSAD 150 - Personal Finance

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Math 090 or higher mathematics course with a grade of C or higher; score of 11 or higher on Mathematic Skills Assessment or equivalent
    Comprehensive overview of personal financial planning.  Emphasis on maximizing financial independence while recognizing limitations of available resources.  Dynamics of commitment and anticipation of the future are stressed.  Students will research, prepare and submit a 10-year personal financial plan.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 170 - Business Protocol

    3 credit hours
    Will prepare the student to make the necessary social transition from college to business/career in acceptable, appropriate business manner. Students will learn about various means of communication and practices in the business world, both in the United States and other cultures. Verbal and various non-verbal communications that are appropriate will be discussed.
    College: CBASE
  

  • BSAD 211 - Business Communications

    3 credit hours
    This introductory course develops writing and communicating skills for business purposes.  Activities center on planning, organizing, composing and revising business messages with sensitivity to verbal and non-verbal cues.  Documents developed during the course include letters, memos, e-mail and other business messages with an emphasis on clear, concise communications.   Efficient keyboarding skills recommended.
    Course Delivery Methods: BLD, ONL
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 215 - Managing Anger in the Workplace

    1 credit hour
    Students will understand how difficult behaviors in others keep us from doing our best work and what we can do about it; experiment with new approaches to a wide range of challenging situations:  negativity and blame, handling resistance, passive-aggressiveness, dealing with someone who is excessively critical or confrontation and others; and learn strategies for handling situations when our buttons get pushed – how to respond, rather than react, and how to “unhook” and get back on track.  This course is targeted to managers, supervisors, executives, and individual contributors who want interpersonal skills to deal with difficult workplace behaviors.  Pass/Fail grading mode.
    Course Delivery Method: TRA
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 216 - Grant Writing

    1 credit hour
    This course evaluates the skills and strategies essential to the grant writing process.  Components of effective grant writing will be covered–such as organizing an effective grant; practicing clear, articulate, and persuasive writing styles; and developing accurate yet compelling statements to demonstrate need.  Pass/Fail grading mode.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 230 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    3 credit hours
    This course is a comprehensive overview of Entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on how to successfully launch a new business. In exploring the entrepreneur, students will be exposed to theory as well as the experiences associated with entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial acts both within organization and new ventures.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; WEB; BLD
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 260 - Business Communications

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: COMP 202 with grade of ‘C’ or better
    Principles of good business communication including written instruments, verbal and non-verbal presentations and employment. Composition of a variety of communication in various areas of business using case studies, reports and other media of communications studies.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; HYB
    College: CBASE
  

  • BSAD 330 - Principles of Management

    3 credit hours
    Principles of the organization and management of business enterprises. Includes the history of management; the principles of authority, responsibility, and accountability; the types of business organizations; managerial decision making; ethics and social responsibility; and key concepts of modern management.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    (CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
    College:CBASE, CGPS
  

  • BSAD 331 - Leadership

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 330 or consent of instructor.
    Introduction to the concept of leadership within the context of business, education, politics and religion. Students review and apply current theories of leadership, assess their own leadership potential, and analyze the leadership style and potential of others.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 332 - Organizational Behavior and Theory

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 330 or consent of instructor
    This course deals with individuals and groups and how each acts within an organization. This course covers individual differences, group dynamics, communications, motivation, leadership, power and politics, organizational characteristics, and other related topics.

     
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    (CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
    College:CBASE, CGPS
  

  • BSAD 333 - Human Resource Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 330 or consent of instructor
    Introduction to the strategic issues around human resources. The fundamental aspects of employment law along with recruitment, selection, training and development, and compensation of personnel covered in depth from both the technical and managerial points of view.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    (CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
    College: CBASE, CGPS
  

  • BSAD 334 - Quantitative Methods

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 270 and FINC 320 or consent of instructor
    This course develops fundamental competence and skills in problem solving and quantitative methods applied to managerial decision making. It emphasizes the art and skill of converting problem descriptions into quantitative models, and the analysis and interpretation of these models.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 335 - Negotiations

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 330 or MRKT 210 or consent of instructor
    This course introduces the theory and practice of negotiations and explores various models of negotiation and bargaining, highlighting similarities and differences in the models and methods of negotiation. Covers various stages of negotiation, from pre-negotiation to negotiation proper to post-settlement negotiation, and emphasizes the development of skills through the use of role playing to enable the student to apply theory to cases.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 340 - Legal Environment in Business

    3 credit hours
    A nontechnical study of the principles and rules of business law, which can be applied in everyday business transactions. This course acquaints the prospective business professional with the legal factors pertaining to business. Includes contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, business organizations, personal property, real property, sales and a host of other legal problems which face the business professional daily.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 370 - Production and Operations Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 330 Co-requisite: MATH 270 or consent of instructor
    This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of production and operations management - including forecasting, project management, product and facility design, capacity planning, inventory, quality management, and other related topics.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 391 - New Venture Creation

    3 hours
    This course will introduce the student to entrepreneurship. The focus is on new venture creation, including legal business structures, identifying opportunities, how to start a new business, buy a franchise or an existing business, and how to prepare a Business Plan.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 392 - Managing New Venture Growth

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 391 or consent of instructor
    Course emphasis is on techniques of managing a new business during early growth and development from start up to efficient ongoing operations.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 393 - Corporate Entrepreneurship

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 391 or consent of instructor
    Course emphasis is on understanding the organizational dynamics and managerial challenges of developing entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in established corporations. The concept of “entrepreneurship” is fully developed.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 416 - Supply Chain Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of instructor
    Study of the development and maintenance of a firm’s Supply Chain from raw materials procurement to product distribution with an emphasis on logistics.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 417 - Business Logistics and Material Handling

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and BSAD 370 or BSAD 416 or consent of instructor
    Study of the management of a firm’s marketing channels and supply networks; its relationship with wholesalers and retailers; and a firm’s storage facilities, inventory control, and transportation processes and procedures.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 475 - Executive Seminar

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: juniors or seniors only.
    Examination of a variety of topics not usually covered in traditional business curricula but essential to a successful career in the corporate world. Topics include executive fitness, travel, compensation, negotiation, social etiquette and corporate ethics.
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 480 - Strategic Management and Policy

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Senior standing, ACCT 202, BSAD 330, FINC 320, MRKT 210 or consent of instructor.
    Through case study method, this course introduces the student to the concept of strategic planning. Various aspects of the strategic planning process include the strategic managers, strategy formulation, stockholder analysis, strategic planning systems and strategic implementation.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 491 - Special Problems

    1 - 3 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
    Designed to serve students with special interest in an area of the concentration.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 493 - Business Administration Internship I

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or by consent of instructor
    First faculty supervised, practical experience in the Business Administration discipline. Curriculum set by agreement between the DBIT and the organization of employment with the final decision residing in the DBIT. A minimum of 40 hours of work during the period of Internship is required for each credit hour. Learning will be evaluated by organization’s supervisor ratings, submitted record of work accomplished, and reflective essays graded by the instructor of record. A maximum of 3 Internship Hours can be applied towards a degree in the DBIT.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 494 - Business Administration Internship II

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or by consent of instructor
    Second and subsequent supervised, practical experience in the Business Administration discipline. Curriculum set by agreement between the DBIT and the organizations of employment with the final decision residing in the DBIT. A minimum of 40 hours of work during the period of internship is required for each credit hour. Level of responsibility considered to be beyond BSAD 493. Learning will be evaluated by organization’s supervisor ratings, submitted record of work accomplished, and reflective essays graded by the instructor of records. A maximum of 3 Internship Hours can be applied towards a degree in the DBIT. This course can be taken multiple times.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD
    College:CBASE
  

  • BSAD 500 - Foundations of Business, Technology, and Leadership

    3 credit hours
    This course is designed for students needing additional knowledge in basic business topics. The course addresses foundational areas of business, including management, marketing, technology, ethics, and leadership. Students will complete the course with improved skills for success in future business studies. This course may not be used to satisfy any elective requirements toward a Master’s degree offered by the Business, Technology, and Leadership Division of the Graduate School. All BTL division students required to take the foundation course must do so within the first 12 hours of their program requirements.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 501 - Foundations of Accounting and Finance

    3 credit hours
    This course is designed for students needing additional knowledge in basic business topics. The course addresses foundational areas of business, including accounting and finance. Students will complete the course with improved skills for success in future business studies. This course may not be used to satisfy any elective requirements toward a Master’s degree offered by the Business, Technology, and Leadership Division of the Graduate School. All BTL division students required to take the foundation course must do so within the first 12 hours of their program requirements.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 513 - Business Research Methods

    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to business research methodologies. Emphasis is placed on the use of analytical tools, literature review, survey development, and the application of APA documentation style. Students will prepare a formal research proposal, which may serve as the basis for each student’s Research Project in Business Administration.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 515 - Statistical Processes for Business Analytics

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 200 or MATH 201 and MATH 270 or MATH 370 or BSAD 225
    Students perform statistical analysis and critically evaluate the results in the field of business. This course includes examination of appropriate terminology and techniques as well as practical application of descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, and hypothesis testing. The use of statistical software, including regression analysis, is highlighted. Additionally, the course covers classes of stochastic processes which are widely used as modeling tools in diverse fields, including finance, economics, operations, and marketing.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 516 - Marketing Management

    3 credit hours
    A comprehensive introduction to the fundamental functions of marketing management and the combination of institutions that comprise the overall marketing system. Primarily focuses upon the creation and development of long-term customer relationships that satisfy customer needs and create profitable competitive advantage for the firm.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 517 - Enterprise Data Systems

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Special approval required, recommendation of faculty.
    Students attain working knowledge of enterprise data systems, achieving familiarity with configuration, awareness of security, and proficiency in data-centric operations. Linux and UNIX, the computing environments which currently comprise 99.8% of the top enterprise data systems, are emphasized.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 518 - Financial Accounting & Analysis

    3 credit hours
    This course examines accounting systems and their role in business. Basic accounting theory and principles are reviewed along with important contemporary accounting developments. Designed for consumers of accounting of information as opposed to producers of accounting data, application of analytical techniques and interpretation of financial reports will be emphasized.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
    College:CGPS
  

  • BSAD 520 - Managerial Economics

    3 credit hours
    In this course, students examine economic principles that are most relevant to the effective management of businesses or organizations. In addition to the traditional managerial economic problems of demand, costs, production and market structure, focus is placed on managerial application of economic principles to structure or design organizations.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 526 - Managerial Accounting

    3 credit hours
    In this course, the use of financial data to support effective decision-making is emphasized. Various accounting systems used by business to enhance operational performance are introduced. Topical areas include cost behavior, variance analysis, product pricing, and budgeting.


    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 528 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership

    3 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the basic principles of human behavior that are used by effective managers in the process of leading individuals and groups in organizations. Included are theories related to individual differences in abilities and attitudes, motivation, group dynamics, power and politics, leadership, conflict resolution, organizational culture, and organizational structure and design.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 601 - Managerial Finance

    3 credit hours
    In this course, students gain a working knowledge of managerial finance by developing a systemic approach to financial analysis. Techniques for planning, forecasting, and managing are also included. Students will use problem solving and case study methodologies to evaluate and recommend improvements in an organization’s financial performance.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 602 - Analysis of Business Data

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 515 and BSAD 517
    Students become proficient in essential “Big Data” skills: accessing, analyzing, and executing. Students implement efficient extraction of large data sets, perform mathematical and statistical predictive modeling / analysis, and deliver results. Students learn to successfully execute data analysis projects via industry standard domain specific languages, such as regular expressions and R, and comprehensive tools, such SAS.
    Course Delivery Methods:WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 603 - Strategic Planning

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 500, 501 only if needed, 516, 526, 528, and BSAD 601 and MIS 510
    Integrates the business functions into the strategic planning arena of the modern corporation. Issues include strategic leadership, stakeholder management, organizational development, international business, and utilization of business tools to enhance competitive advantage.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, BLD, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 604 - Leader as Change Agent

    3 credit hours
    This course examines developing the self as an “instrument of change”. Personal self-awareness is central to this course. The course provides a survey of theories of group and interpersonal dynamics including Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence. The course will address the key role leaders play in leading change efforts. Focuses on reform through empowerment and positive systematic change. Emphasis is on professional and personal development as a leader.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, BLD, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 605 - Business Law

    3 credit hours
    Focuses upon specific corporate law regarding affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, labor relations, contract law, implied employment contracts and confidentiality agreements. Takes a practical approach to understanding the legal environment for business.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 606 - Data-Driven Optimization and Decision Making

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 602 and MIS 565
    This course covers principles and techniques of applied mathematical modeling for business decision making as a function of the variables gathered by data analysis. Students develop mathematical models that can be used to improve decision making in diverse industries and functional areas, including finance, economics, accounting, operations, and marketing. Industry-standard analytical and computational optimization methods are included, including linear programming and calculus.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 607 - International Business

    3 credit hours
    Focuses upon emerging global business opportunities and covers the practical aspects of doing business internationally, such as letters of credit, joint ventures, international ethics, business protocol, international negotiations and assimilation of customs of host countries.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 609 - Change Management

    3 credit hours
    Examines the dynamics of sustainable strategic change. Understanding the environment of change is addressed with the use of Complexity and Chaos theory. Major change theories will be explored as a foundation for applying positive psychology and appreciative inquiry to leading change. The course focuses on the human element of organizational change.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, BLD, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 618 - Dynamics of Effective Process Consulting and Coaching

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BSAD 604
    Seminar course provides an overview of leadership coaching models and process consulting skills. Processes, tools and techniques will be covered to help direct organizational change efforts and positive problem solving. The course presents approaches to developing leadership capacity within the organization, using executive coaching in leadership development. The course is grounded in terms of the values and principles central to the field.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, BLD, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 620 - Design Thinking and Innovation for Sustainability

    3 credit hours
    The design thinking process will be covered as a holistic process for sustainable innovation, combining human desirability, technological feasibility, and business viability. The course will take students through the five key steps of design thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, BLD, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 623 - Research Project in Business Administration

    3 credit hours
    This course provides students an opportunity to synthesize and integrate knowledge gained in the program curriculum. Each student will choose one of the following: 1) conduct research in a business related topic and write a formal paper; 2) write a business case study that includes situation analysis and problem solutions development; 3) write a formal business plan. Students conclude this course with a formal written paper and oral presentation.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 630 - Systems Thinking

    3 credit hours
    This course focuses on understanding and applying systems thinking, Sustainability, complexity, and capacity building within organizations are covered. Systems thinking skills, such as whole system mapping, causal loop modeling, emergence, and engaging productive dialogues are introduced.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, BLD, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 670 - Special Topics in Business

    1 - 3 credit hours (variable)
    Topics not included in the regular graduate school catalog offerings. The course is usually a lecture/discussion format to cover contemporary topics in and related to business. This course may be taken more than once if the subject matter varies sufficiently.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • BSAD 692 - Internship in Business Administration

    1 - 3 credit hours (variable)
    This course is an opportunity for graduate business students to work as an intern with a company to gain more practical work experience in their chosen field.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • CAPS 200 - Principles and Skills of Adult Learning

    3 credit hours
    The gateway course for students entering the College of Graduate and Professional Studies that provides tools for success in adult learning. Participants will explore issues such as:  Integrating faith with learning, professional presence, including the use of online tools, writing skills for the professions, time management, and critical thinking skills.
    This course meets General Education Goal 1: Intellectual and Practical Skills.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, BLD, TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CAPS 201 - Prior Learning Assessment: Portfolio Foundations

    1.5 credit hours
    This course introduces students to the process of linking life-long learning to college-level equivalencies through a prior learning portfolio.  A prior learning portfolio is a compilation of written evidence that supports a student’s prior and experiential learning accomplishments.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL
  

  • CAPS 202 - Prior Learning Assessment: Portfolio Development

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CAPS 201
    This course guides the student through the development stages of a prior learning portfolio - a compilation of written evidence that supports a student’s prior and experiential learning accomplishments. Upon completion of this course, students may present their completed prior learning portfolio for evaluation. *Successful completion of this course is required for all initial portfolio submissions.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, BLD, WEB, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • CAPS 494 - CAPS Internship

    1-6 credit hours
    The CAPS Internship is a basic course in which a “value added” learning experience is achieved through the student’s participation in the development and/or implementation of a new process, project or procedure at the student’s work place or volunteer organization.  Internships are available to students enrolled in any degree completion program. Students are required to meet with the Director of their degree program for enrollment finalization.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
  

  • CAPS 495 - CAPS Internship

    1-6 credit hours
    The CAPS Internship is a basic course in which a “value added” learning experience is achieved through the student’s participation in the development and/or implementation of a new process, project or procedure at the student’s work place or volunteer organization. This internship program is separate from the internship that might be included within a specific degree program. Internships are available to students enrolled in any degree completion program. Students are required to meet with the Director of their degree program for enrollment finalization.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
  

  • CHEM 101 - General Chemistry 1 & Lab

    5 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 111 or concurrent enrollment.
    The course covers fundamental concepts in chemistry, including the scientific method, matter and its measurement, both the physical and chemical properties of matter, bonding and intermolecular forces, and stoichiometric relationships. Topics such as stoichiometry develop the student’s ability to use mathematical concepts to solve problems. The course includes a laboratory component.
    This course meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (science majors only).
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • CHEM 102 - General Chemistry 2 & Lab

    5 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 101 with grade of ‘C’ or better.
    The course is a continuation of CHEM101. The course includes the topics of properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry. The course includes a laboratory component.


    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry 1 & Lab

    5 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102 with grade of ‘C’ or better.
    The course is a study of the compounds of carbon and how their behavior, both physical and chemical, is related to functional groups and stereochemistry. The course covers alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, alkenes, and conjugation and resonance.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry 2 & Lab

    5 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 201 with grade of C or better.
    The course is a continuation of CHEM 201. It continues the study of carbon compounds based upon functional groups. The topics of aromaticity, spectroscopy, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, carbanions and amines are covered.


    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • CHEM 250 - Analytical Chemistry 1 & Lab

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102 with grade of C or better.
    This course is a study of quantitative methods of chemical analysis and ionic equilibria in solution. Laboratory includes gravimetric, titrimetric and electrochemical techniques as well as an introduction to instrumental methods.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • CHEM 251 - Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis & Lab

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEM 201 or consent of instructor.
    This course emphasizes the use of chemical instrumentation. Topics covered will include mass spectrometry UV, visible and IR spectrophotometry as well as atomic absorption, chromatography and electroanalytical methods. The course includes a laboratory component.


    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry 1

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and PHYS 102 and MATH 202.
    This course is a study of the theoretical foundations of chemistry with emphasis on gases, liquids, solids, solutions, chemical thermodynamics, atomic theory and quantum mechanics.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
    This course is crosslisted with PHYS 301
  

  • CHEM 302 - Physical Chemistry 2 & Lab

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 301
    This course is a continuation of CHEM 301 with emphasis on kinetics, electrochemistry, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, bonding theory, crystals and spectroscopy. The course includes a required laboratory component.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • CHEM 460 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: CHEM 102
    This course is a study of the structure, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds. Emphasis is on bonding theory, spectroscopy, transition metal complexes and organometallic compounds.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • CHEM 470 - Biochemistry & Lab

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and CHEM 202 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
    A course designed to study the structures, functions and metabolic pathways of biologically important molecules, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Modern techniques in biochemical research also are introduced and explored in laboratory exercises.


    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
    This course is cross listed with BIOL 470
  

  • CHEM 472 - Biochemistry II

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BIOL/CHEM 470
    This course will expand on concepts covered in BIOL 470: Biochemistry. This course will analyze and describe the structure of biologically relevant molecules. These molecules will be studied in the context of several metabolic processes including but not limited to synthesis and degradation of organic polymers, genetic mechanisms, protein synthesis, and energy utilization. Disease states will be analyzed in the context of altered metabolic pathway. Modern techniques in biochemical research also are introduced and explored in laboratory exercises.
    College:CBASE
    BIOL 472
  

  • CHMN 510 - Theology of Ministry

    3 credit hours
    Foundations of the church’s ministry as participating in the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ in the world today are discussed in light of actual ministry situations.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 515 - Theology of the Family

    3 credit hours
    Explores the relationship between Christian theology and psychological, sociological and clinical studies of the family. The student will be introduced to literature and clinical data pertinent to a dialogue between theology and family studies.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 520 - Dimensions of Worship

    3 credit hours
    Meaning and theology of both individual and corporate worship, its Biblical basis as well as its historical and contemporary dimensions.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 535 - Leadership and Discipleship

    3 credit hours
    This course will introduce biblical, theological, and organizational models for the church and Christian ministry. Students will explore various leadership styles that focus on building discipleship in the context of actual ministry situations.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 540 - Biblical Interpretation

    3 credit hours
    Examination and explanation of commonly recognized principles of responsible biblical interpretation. These principles and procedures will be used in a study of specific biblical passages with application to ministry situations.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 550 - Spiritual Formation

    3 credit hours
    The richness of the Spiritual Formation tradition in its Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant expressions. Attention will be given to that way of living with God in which our lives are taken over by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Contemporary models of spiritual formation will be experienced and evaluated.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 552 - Foundations of Spirituality: Biblical, Historical and Theological

    3 credit hours
    Sources from the Bible, the history of the church and theology are discussed and explored in order to provide a foundation for the ministry of spiritual formation.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 554 - Introduction to Spiritual Direction

    3 credit hours
    This course, through both theoretical and experiential exercises introduces the student to the practice and necessary skills to companion others on their spiritual journey. Core presentations will include nurturing one’s contemplative presence, participating and developing skills in the group spiritual direction process, a deeper awareness of self and the role of spiritual discernment and nurturing personal spiritual integration.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 556 - The Life of Prayer

    3 credit hours
    Nothing reaches more deeply into the life of the Spirit or Christian discipleship as does the faith and practice of prayer. Experiential in nature, all aspects of one’s life of prayer will be explored with special emphasis on contemplative practices, developing a deep rhythm of prayer that directs one’s life, and the role of healing.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 558 - Spirituality and Ministry

    3 credit hours
    This course is designed to give understanding and experience of the spiritual life and its disciplines in the context of Christian ministry. Using the New Testament and the history of the church for definition and scope, this course will highlight the classic spiritual exercises that have been effective in transforming both individuals and congregations. The aim is to leave students with confident access to the realities of the spiritual life from which they minister, and with some facility in the spiritual disciplines and guiding others into a hopeful practice of them.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 559 - Study and Prayer in Retreat

    2 credit hours
    This 3.5 day immersion course takes the shape of a guided retreat focused on prayer, personal reflection, group sharing and course readings. An integrative encounter, this retreat serves as the lectio divina (deep reading) of one’s spiritual journey and deepening reflection upon God’s love. Residence at a retreat center is required.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
  

  • CHMN 560 - Church History

    3 credit hours
    Personalities and movements in the history of Christianity, intended to develop a sense of historical perspective on the ministry of the church.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CGPS
 

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