2021-2022 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Courses
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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.
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.
Coursed numbered exactly 300EX designate CBASE 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 CAPS 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 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.
CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies; CB denotes that the course was taken from the College of Business, Arts, Sciences, and Education.
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Humanities |
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HUMA 310 - Critical Thinking and Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202
In this course, students will discover the process by which they develop and support their beliefs as well as evaluate the strength of arguments made by others. They will learn to apply critical and creative thinking skills in a wide variety of settings, including courses from various disciplines, and practice those skills when reading, writing, listening, and discussing. They will view issues from multiple perspectives, including quantitative and qualitative methods.
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HUMA 430 - Search for Meaning in a Changing World
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202
This course is an interdisciplinary humanities overview that highlights the connections between history, art, literature, music, religion, and philosophy in today’s world. Students move through the course by first examining self identity and then branching out to their community, nation, and world. Issues of diversity and conflict are discussed and students are encouraged to examine ideas from multiple perspectives.
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IDST 101 - Introduction to Communities of Practice
Credit Hours: 3
This online course introduces students to tools and resources available to them that promote proactive engagement in the learning process. One mechanism to support life-long learning, curiosity, and the acquisition and sharing of knowledge is through membership in a community of practice. This idea will be a central tenet to this course, as well as their remaining college experience. Through research, guided discussions, and journaling exercises, students will explore their personal goals and aspirations in order to develop personal mission statements. In addition, students will consider their potential impact through achievement of these goals. This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, video blogging, lectures, research and writing, group discussions, and group activities.
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IDST 301 - Colloquium II: Cultural Context
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202
This online colloquium course is designed to provide students a multi-disciplinary research opportunity and a meaningful cultural immersion experience. The learning goals of the colloquium include researched investigation into the historical, social, and cultural contexts of a particular group, sub-culture, community, or culture. Students are also expected to participate in a cultural immersion experience connected to their research. The cultural immersion experience should include a service component in order to engage students in dialogue with the people most affected by the researched issues and develop a sense of social solidarity with people whose lives and perspectives vary from their own. This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, videos, case studies, lectures, research and writing, video blogging, journaling, group discussions, and group activities.
Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
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IDST 401 - Colloquium III: Open Research
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: IDST 301 and SOSC 450 or MGMT 370
This online colloquium is an open research topic course designed to provide students a multi-disciplinary learning experience. There are two primary components to this course that will be completed by this online learning community. First, students will engage in the learning process by viewing multiple presentations on a wide-range of diverse topics. Following each online presentation, students will evaluate and critique each presentation using a rubric developed through a collaborative learning exercise. Students will also engage in self-reflection throughout the course and record emerging insights and questions through a video blog or journaling activity. Thoughtful peer-to-peer exchanges will be an expectation through active participation in online discussion forums that provide a space for critical dialogue and debate related to presentation topics. Secondly, students will conduct their own research over a topic of their choice with the expectation that they will present their research. As part of this exercise, students will be expected to develop a thoughtful research question or thesis statement and conduct necessary research to prepare a final paper and provide a video presentation to be viewed, discussed, and evaluated by their peers. This advanced course should be completed in the last semester of the students anticipated degree completion. This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, video presentations, research and writing, video blogging, journaling, group discussions, and online presenting.
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International Business |
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INBS 310 - International Environment in Business
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 202 and BADM 300 or consent of instructor
Introduces students to the unique opportunities, challenges and problems of international business as well as the special skills and knowledge necessary to compete successfully in the international marketplace. Emphasis given to the importance of doing business in the host culture and not simply following standard American business practices.
Note: INBS 510 has been approved as a graduate-level substitution for INBS 310.
Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
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INBS 450 - Foreign Trade Seminar/Trade Practices
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: INBS 310
This course provides practical application of the mechanics and of international trade, focusing on exports and imports by providing knowledge of how to use letters of credit, bills of lading, certificates of origin, INCO Terms, and the UNCISG, among other tools. Students will become familiar with ITAR, UCP 600, and the Department of Homeland border/port security compliance. Students will also examine foreign direct investment paradigms.
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INBS 491 - Special Problems in International Business
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
A reading and analytical course that examines challenges in business international economics and to business in the global setting. Topics could include foreign exchange, corruption, customs, and legal restrictions, logistics.
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INBS 493 - International Business Internship I
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
First faculty supervised, practical experience in the International Business 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.
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INBS 494 - International Business Internship II
Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Second and subsequent supervised, practical experience in the International Business 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 INBS 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.
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INBS 510 - Global Business
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces major aspects of international business, such as strategizing around the globe, foreign markets entry modes, dealing with foreign exchange, and others. Emphasis on exporting and importing and their effect on national economies. Focuses on developing major competencies in ethics, leadership and management in a global business environment.
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Leadership |
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LEAD 302 - Navigating, Influencing, and Leading Change Processes
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the theories, tools, and approaches available in navigating, influencing, and leading transitional and transformational change. Concepts from complexity theory will be applied to the different levels of change, at the individual, team, organization, community, and global levels. Social change will be an integral aspect to the course. The central role of group dynamics in changing social systems will be covered. Change models, theories, and tools (both historical as well as current best practices) will be applied to the various contexts and levels of change. Overall, the course will address the nature of change from a positive perspective, drawing upon the current scholarship in positive psychology, the notion of sustainable change, and guiding social change at various levels.
This course will utilize a variety of teaching strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, videos, personal reflections and journaling, lectures, group discussions, and case studies.
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LEAD 303 - Principles of Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BADM 300 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.
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LEAD 304 - Non-Profit Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the organizational characteristics and accountability structures of non-profit organizations. Students will examine performance expectations of leaders working in the non-profit sector and ethical demands they face. Students will evaluate and critique leader performance using case studies and real-world examples. Topics covered include strategic planning, board governance, volunteer development, budgeting and financial management, human resource management, and capital campaign planning and implementation.
A variety of learning methods will be utilized to support achievement of course objectives and outcomes including lecture, assigned readings, case studies, group discussions, research assignments, and group activities.
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LEAD 305 - Emotional Intelligence and Change Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202
This course focuses on developing one’s abilities as a leader. The unique and critical role of the leader in guiding change will be explored. Students will develop an understanding of their own style of managing change along with clarifying their own purpose and personal guiding values. Emotional intelligence, as a core leadership competency, will be covered. The concepts of reflective practice, self-awareness, self-regulation, and mindfulness will be addressed. The concept of personal presence will be covered to enable students to understand how their presence influences and impacts others.
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LEAD 310 - Building, Mentoring, and Leading High Performing Teams
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on leading and participating in high performing teams. Areas of study focus on communications, understanding indivudial motivators, collaboration, establishing trust, leading and mentoring teams, team participation, and recognizing dysfunctional teams and how to correct them.
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LEAD 315 - Leadership into Practice
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: LEAD 303 - Principles of Leadership
This course will explore employee development and learning theory, mentoring as well as coaching models and approaches such as Touchpoints, and current research on stages of employee growth. Students will practice skills associated with effective mentoring and coaching including establishing trust in collaborative mentor relationships; assessing and addressing the needs of the protégé; assessing coaching skills through observation; conferencing and supporting professional goal planning; assessing early training that contributes to the development of new employees, current employees and long-term employees.
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LEAD 400 - Leadership Reflections and Application
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: LEAD 303 Leadership Theories, Perspectives, and Best Practices
The purpose of this online course is for students to detail their personal leadership growth during their college experience. Students will produce a portfolio that summarizes their reflections on and experiences around leadership during their attendance at Friends University, as well as their overall professional and past work experience. Students will use readings, self-reflection, case studies, guided discussions, and journaling, as well as focused coaching and feedback, to optimize their own leadership capabilities and develop a personal model of leadership. Students will produce a leadership development plan that outlines strategies for continued personal and professional goals.
This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, case studies, journaling activities, videos, discussion forum exercises, and instructor coaching.
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LEAD 493 - Leadership Internship I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or by consent of instructor
First faculty supervised, practical experience in the Leadership 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.
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Management |
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MGMT 370 - Business Research
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: One college level mathematics course - College Algebra recommended.
A course aimed at business managers responsible for implementing needs-based decisions amidst political and social business contexts. Focus is on the use of needs assessments, statistical techniques, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, methods for assigning priorities, and translating needs assessment results into action plans suitable to the management of business in a wide variety of industries.
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MGMT 583 - Managerial Decision Making
Credit Hours: 3
A study of decision-making theories and techniques based on structured decision-making processes. The factors that influence human decisions and the conditions under which decisions are made are presented. Peer, personal, social, and political pressures; individual and group interactions; and data uncertainty are presented within the context of developing sound decision-making methodologies. Includes practical exposure to information technology that supports decision-making and problem-solving.
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MGMT 611 - Global Finance
Credit Hours: 3
Covers topics of corporate finance such as the time value of money, ratio analysis, capital budgeting and international finance. Additional topics include national and international standards, international ethics, general techniques for global money management, and the analysis of financial derivatives and their use in currency risk management.
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MGMT 681 - Global Strategy
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: INBS 510
This course explores the strategic planning process with emphasis given to the unique role played by leaders at various levels within an organization. The course addresses specific topics, including the central role of the organization’s purpose in formulating effective strategies, the identification, development, and leveraging of core competencies, the increased use of strategic alliances, globalization, plus the organization’s ability to develop and sustain a competitive advantage.
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MGMT 691 - Special Project: Global Business Experience
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: INBS 510
Current passport with expiration date no less than 6 months beyond travel dates required for international travel. F-1 international students will also be required to provide Visa with expiration date no less than 6 months beyond travel dates.
In this faculty-led capstone course, students are expected to integrate conceptual knowledge and theoretical knowledge acquired in the Global MBA core courses and benchmark it against real business practices observed in the country of destination. Emphasis is on: (1) Understanding the complexity and interconnectedness of global business processes as well as comparing and contrasting them. (2) Development of written analytical material that can be utilized for both individual student assessment and program assessment.
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MIS 510 - Management Information Systems
Credit Hours: 3
This course includes the application of information system concepts to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for management planning and decision making. The focus of this course will be on the key components of information systems - people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantage. Topics include: information system components, valuing information systems, information systems infrastructure, the Internet, security of information systems, business intelligence, enterprise-wide information systems, development and acquisition, and information system ethics and crime.
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MIS 525 - Research Methods in MIS
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to applied research methodologies. The use of analytical tools, literature searches and the application of APA documentation style will result in a formal written proposal, which may serve as the basis for each student’s Special Project.
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MIS 530 - Systems Analysis and Design
Credit Hours: 3
This course includes theoretical and practical approaches to systems analysis. Students will develop a systems analysis frame of mind including critical thinking skills to solve a variety of technology issues. The individual student will benefit from assignments which explore the System Development Life Cycle as it relates to traditional & object oriented designs. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental analysis and design principles, models, tools/techniques and life cycle governance. A foundation in information systems technology is recommended, but not required to achieve success in the course.
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MIS 535 - Network Security
Credit Hours: 3
Network security covers a broad area, including the security of devices that comprise the network infrastructure, the security of the traffic sent over that infrastructure, the hosts (clients and servers) attached to the infrastructure, applications that utilize the network, the user community, and the policies that govern usage of that network. This course covers principles and practices of network security by using the first four layers of the OSI protocol stack (physical, link, network, and transport) to examine how devices and protocol at each layer provide “defense in depth” by both securing communications traffic and by preventing unauthorized access to the various network segments interconnected by these devices. The course explores elements of network security architecture and design patterns are used to understand how these elements can be combined into an integrated design that effectively supports the security policies of the enterprise.
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MIS 550 - Data Communications and Networking
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores both the hardware and software concepts relevant to current communications and networking technology and addresses the strategic importance of communications and networking in the current business environment. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of network technologies and the way these technologies can be integrated to support the strategic IT mission of businesses. Special attention is paid to network topology, internetworking, TCP/IP, switching, and routing. Topics also covered include wired and wireless network technologies, quality-of-service, network security, next generation networking technologies and opportunities that virtual computing service provision models provide.
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MIS 565 - Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to examine a set of information systems which specifically support managerial decision makers: Decision Support Systems, Group Decision Support Systems, Executive Information Systems, Data Warehouses, Expert Systems, and Neural Networks.
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MIS 575 - IT Audit and Controls
Credit Hours: 3
The focus of this course is on understanding information controls, the types of controls and their impact on the organization, and how to manage and audit them. Students will learn the process of creating control structures with goals and objectives, audit an information technology infrastructure against it, and establish a systematic remediation procedure for any inadequacies. The challenge of dealing with best practices, standards and the reporting requirements of governmental agencies in the design, implementation, and auditing of management controls are discussed.
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MIS 580 - Database Systems
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data model into relational data models and verifying its structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database using an industry-strength database management system. Techniques for managing the design and development of database systems, to include fundamentals of database architecture and database applications are also covered. One component of this course requires the student to plan, design, and implement a database design.
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MIS 615 - Human Computer Interaction
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the issues relating to effective human-computer interaction (HCI); including multidisciplinary dynamics of HCI as a field of study, current and projected developments in HCI research, and usability engineering. Students will examine the human factors associated with information systems and gain an understanding of what influences usability and acceptance of information systems. Major topics include the basic elements, procedures, tools, and environments contributing to the development of successful interactive interfaces. Other topics include interface design principles, guidelines, and methodologies as applicable to the Information Systems discipline.
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MIS 625 - Project Management
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the concepts and methodologies of project management. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team-based activity, where various types of technology are an inherent part of the project management process. Topics will include project analysis and selection, team development, project scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation. Students will use project management software to enhance the learning process.
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MIS 640 - Information Security and Policy Development
Credit Hours: 3
This course is the study of information system security and privacy policy issues. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Areas emphasized include current issues, future directions, and research activities related to information security, risk management, and privacy policy topics.
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MIS 645 - Security Risk Management
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an exploration of how organizations manage risks to information technology assets. Discussion includes the application of methodologies and models for managing such risks. Topics also include recognition of security threats and vulnerabilities and the analysis of associated risks, and present a systematic approach for acquiring and analyzing information to support decision-making in the protection of assets and the allocation of security resources.
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MIS 650 - Security Architecture and Design
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the fundamental components of security architecture. Topics include computer organization; hardware, software and firmware components; open and distributed systems; and protection mechanisms. Discussion also includes certification and accreditation; formal security models; and evaluation criteria. Assigned projects include designing a model secure system.
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MIS 655 - Cyber Security
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MIS 640
A study of cyber security that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and experience, and builds on that conceptual foundation through integrative analysis, practical application, and critical thinking. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the organizational roles that perform cyber security work as well as the management of those roles. Current and emerging issues in cyber security are considered.
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MIS 670 - Seminar in Information Security
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the framework for the introduction and research of current and emerging information security and security analytics topics. Topics are driven by the dynamic nature of the information technology industry.
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MIS 690 - Special Project
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: All core and concentration courses, except those taken concurrent with MIS 690.
Special Project is the final or capstone course for the MMIS and MSIS degree programs. This project provides an opportunity for students to identify, analyze, research, anddevelop solutions for a complex problem within their chosen area of emphasis. Students are required to prepare a written report and presentation of their findings. Report formats can include an augmentative research paper, research paper with applied project, research paper with data collection and analysis, OR research paper with internship.
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MIS 692 - Internship in Information Systems
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Prerequisites: Student must have an offer of employment for an MIS-related job.
Internship in Information Systems course provides students with opportunities to gain practical skills and experience in their chosen field of study. In addition, this course offers students an opportunity to gain skills in communicating the results of current technology-related research as part of their education.
This course is designed for those students who may be relatively new to the information systems discipline, and those international students seeking Curricular Practical Training (CPT) in accordance with Federal regulations.
International students seeking this option must work with the Designated School Official (DSO) and the program director for approval. Non-international students must work with the program director for approval.
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MRKT 210 - Principles of Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
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.
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MRKT 346 - Digital and Mobile Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of the instructor
This Class immerses students in the marketing application of digital and mobile media channels. This course covers the planning and integration of these media into marketing plans. Students will learn to set objectives, develop mobile and digital marketing plans, integrate this burgeoning media into overall marketing and communication plans, measure program results, utilize new media technologies and learn about the ethical issues affecting mobile and digital media. The class includes hands-on development of mobile and digital media tactics executed in various channels.
Students are required to pay a $50 fee to cover the costs of media placement and may require students to set up individual social media accounts.
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MRKT 355 - Social Media Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of the instructor
This Class immerses students in the application of social media marketing and other newly emerging media channels. This course covers the planning and integration of these media into marketing plans. Students will learn to set objectives, develop social marketing plans, integrate emerging media into overall marketing and communication plans, measure program results, utilize new media technologies and learn about the ethical issues affecting social media. The class includes hands-on development of social media tactics and channels.
Students are required to pay a fee to cover the costs of media placement in various social media platforms and may require students to set up individual social media accounts.
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MRKT 410 - International Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and BADM 300 or consent of instructor
An upper-level course designed to integrate the management function with marketing principles introduced in basic marketing and expanded upon in other specialized marketing courses. Designed to reflect the trends toward a globalized economy and a market orientation, the course will also explore the relationship between domestic and international marketing activities.
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MRKT 411 - Retail Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and BADM 300 or consent of instructor
Principles and practices of retail management. Integration of functions of management, marketing and finance in a variety of retail formats to meet customer and organizational goals.
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MRKT 412 - Sales
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of instructor
Analysis of the techniques involved in personal, retail and general selling with the goal of developing long term relationships with customers. Objectives are to develop a knowledge of and an appreciation of sales as a part of organizational marketing.
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MRKT 413 - Promotion and Public Relations
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of planning, implementing and evaluating promotion; integration of promotional mix (advertising, sales promotion, personal selling and public relations) with other marketing elements to effectively communicate with customers.
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MRKT 414 - Consumer Behavior
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of instructor.
An integrated framework that presents theoretical concepts of consumer behavior and the application of this conceptual material to marketing strategies.
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MRKT 415 - Services Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 or consent of the instructor
This course explores the special challenges of marketing services and developing strong customer relationships through quality service.
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MRKT 430 - Market Research
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210, MATH 270
Introduction to the use of scientific method and research methodology, with particular attention given to the specific problems associated with conducting research in business and industry. Basic research methodology (problem formulation, research design, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation of results) and completion of a research project involving some aspect of the major.
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MRKT 445 - Marketing Analytics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 , MRKT 430 , and MATH 270 ; or, consent of the instructor.
Marketing Analytics is the application of data science to marketing decision problems by gathering and analyzing large digital data sets containing both structured and unstructured data. This course immerses students in acquisition and analysis of company, customer, and marketplace data and applies analysis techniques and their theoretical foundations to help students acquire analytic skills that can be applied to real world marketing problems such as: “What is the ROI of my social media campaign?”, “How should I target my paid ads?”, “What are users saying about my brand?”. The course also examines the ethical and technical issues related to data privacy. The class includes hands-on gathering and analyzing digital data.
Students are required to pay a fee to cover the costs of data acquisition.
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MRKT 491 - Special Problems in Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and approval of instructor
Designed to serve students exploring problems of special interest in area of marketing.
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MRKT 493 - Marketing Internship I
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and consent of instructor
First faculty supervised, practical experience in the Marketing 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.
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MRKT 494 - Marketing Internship II
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Prerequisites: MRKT 210 and consent of instructor
Second and subsequent supervised, practical experience in the Marketing 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 MRKT 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.
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MRKT 571 - International Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Students are exposed to development of marketing concepts and processes to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. The course is designed around global markets, cross-cultural communications and decision making processes of selecting a marketing strategy with an emphasis on analysis, planning and implementation. Marketing strategies are considered from global and traditional perspectives which help to prepare business leaders to meet the evolving challenges of international management, and to seize opportunities for business success in both mature and expanding markets.
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MATH 112 - Trigonometry
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 111 with C or better
Covers trigonometric functions and their graphs, fundamental identities, solutions of trigonometric equations.
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MATH 200 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 111 with “C” or better or equivalent.
Introduction to calculus for business and social science students. Includes limits, derivatives, integrals, and special emphasis on business and social science applications.
Meets General Education Goal 2: Quantitative Literacy. (Credit will not be given in both MATH 200 and MATH 201, Calculus 1.)
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MATH 201 - Calculus 1
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: MATH 111 , MATH 112 with “C” or better or placement test score.
Introduction to calculus, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, definite and indefinite integral.
Meets General Education Goal 2: Quantitative Literacy.
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MATH 202 - Calculus 2
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: MATH 201 with “C” or better.
Topics covered include techniques of integration, indeterminate limits, sequences, series, conics, polar coordinates, and vectors.
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MATH 203 - Calculus 3
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 202 with “C” or better.
Topics covered include vector-valued functions, solid analytical geometry, multivariable calculus, and vector analysis.
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MATH 270 - Statistics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 111 with ‘C’ or better
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and includes probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions (such as binomial, normal, t, and Chi-Square), confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear correlations, and regression.
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MATH 280 - Biostatistics
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and MATH 270 with grades of C or higher
This course will supplement the statistics course by examining statistical concepts used specifically in biology, environmental science, health sciences and zoo science. Students will be introduced to the use of computer-based statistical programs to analyze and present biological experimental data.
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MATH 340 - Linear Algebra
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 201 or MATH 200 or consent of instructor.
This course includes the study of vectors in the plane and space, systems of linear equations, the algebra of linear transformations, matrices, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
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MATH 350 - Differential Equations
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 203.
An introduction to differential equations including the topics of first order differential equations, modeling, higher-order differential equations, linear differential equations, laplace transforms, and series methods.
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MATH 360 - Geometry
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 201 or consent of instructor.
Topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry.
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MATH 370 - Mathematical Statistics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 201 or consent of instructor.
A calculus-based treatment of probability theory, including counting techniques, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and the Central Limit theorem followed by advanced topics in statistical inference, including estimation and hypothesis testing.
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MATH 401 - Modern Algebra
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 201 or consent of instructor.
Basic topics in set theory and number systems followed by a study of rings, integral domains, fields and groups.
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MATH 411 - Advanced Calculus
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 203.
Set theory, compact and connected sets, continuous mappings, uniform convergence, and differentiable mappings.
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MATH 415 - Discrete Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in MATH 111
This course develops competency in working with discrete structures that are backbones of computer science. Topics selected from set theory, logic and proofs, relations and functions, sequences and series, algorithms and theory of computation, number theory, induction and recursion, counting and discrete probability, and graph theory (including trees).
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MATH 420 - Advanced Linear Algebra
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: “C” or better in MATH 202 or equivalent (multivariable Calculus is recommended).
This course focuses on multidimensional vector and matrix methods for studying systems of linear equations and linear operators. Some of the main topics include matrix operations, Gaussian eliminations, vector spaces, determinants and conditioning, LU and singular-value decomposition, linear transformations, orthogonality, the Gram-Schmidt process, inner products, eigenvalue problems, existence and uniqueness, applications to differential equations, numerical methods, convergence, and integrative processes (Markov, Krylov, subspaces stochastic, fixed point, etc.).
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MATH 445 - History of Mathematics
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites: MATH 202.
Historical study of mathematics from prehistoric times to the present with emphasis on applications of mathematics to society.
Limited to secondary Math Education majors.
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MATH 450 - Numerical Methods
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 202.
Solution of linear and nonlinear equations, approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, and introduction to the analysis of convergence and errors.
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MATH 490 - Math Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites: Senior Standing
This course serves as a senior capstone for students in the Mathematics major. Seminar topics include developing professional skills, contemporary topics in mathematical research, applying to graduate school, applying for jobs, and applying mathematical techniques.
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MUSC 101 - Music Theory & Aural Skills 1
Credit Hours: 4
A combined course in the technical aspects of music covering harmony, keyboard work, sight singing, analysis, dictation and ear training. A basic course for all students with an emphasis in music and is required for those with a minor concentration in this area.
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MUSC 102 - Music Theory & Aural Skills 2
Credit Hours: 4
A combined course in the technical aspects of music covering harmony, keyboard work, sight singing, analysis, dictation and ear training. A basic course for all students with an emphasis in music and is required for those with a minor concentration in this area.
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MUSC 110 - Music Business Cornerstone
Credit Hours: 1
This course will incorporate speakers with experience and practical advice in music business and production, music management, music contracts and music copyrights into class discussions.
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MUSC 135 - Piano Class
Credit Hours: 1
Piano Class is designed to give students the opportunity to become proficient on piano with scales, harmonization, transposition, sight reading, improvisation and simple accompanying. All music majors are required to take piano class. Most students will need to take 4 semesters to accomplish all of the piano proficiency.
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MUSC 144 - Voice Class
Credit Hours: 1
The Voice Class is designed to give students with little or no vocal instruction experience a chance to learn the basics of vocal technique and performance practice in a classroom setting. Students have the opportunity to practice application of these techniques through learning and performing 2-3 vocal selections during the semester.
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MUSC 175 - Concert Hour
Credit Hours: 0
Designed to expose the music major to a wide variety of presentations, encompassing and focusing upon the development of music performance skills and etiquette. Experiencing “live” music as both a presenter and performer is included. Each semester students are provided the opportunity to choose a minimum of 16 performances from a list of 40-50 options which they must attend or in which they participate. A minimum of six (6) semesters of enrollment is required for the student majoring in music performance or music education and Bachelor of Arts in Music. A minimum of three (3) semesters of enrollment is required for the student majoring in Music Business.
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MUSC 182 - Jazz Improvisation
Credit Hours: 1
Includes instruction in instrumental improvisation, i.e., improvising original melodies in various styles over given harmonic progressions in a consistent style, meter, and tonality; use materials and resources to illustrate and teach improvisation; and use criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of improvisations.
Spring semester
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MUSC 184 - String Instrument Methods 1
Credit Hours: 1
Study by performance of the violin, viola, violin-cello and double bass, together with methods of teaching and texts.
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MUSC 185 - String Instrument Methods 2
Credit Hours: 1
Study by performance of the violin, viola, violin-cello and double bass, together with methods of teaching and texts.
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MUSC 186 - Brass/Percussion Instrument Methods 1
Credit Hours: 1
Study by performance of brass and percussion instruments, together with methods of teaching, texts and technical problems.
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MUSC 187 - Brass/Percussion Instrument Methods 2
Credit Hours: 1
Study by performance of brass and percussion instruments, together with methods of teaching, texts and technical problems.
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MUSC 188 - Woodwind Instrument Methods 1
Credit Hours: 1
Study by performance of woodwind instruments, together with methods of teaching, texts and technical problems.
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MUSC 189 - Woodwind Instrument Methods 2
Credit Hours: 1
Study by performance of woodwind instruments, together with methods of teaching, texts and technical problems.
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MUSC 201 - Music Theory 3: Advanced Tonal Harmony
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: MUSC 102 with a grade of C or better
Continuation of the theory portion of Music Theory & Aural Skills 2 (MUSC 102). Emphasis in on advanced harmonic techniques of the common practice period to the late 19th Century/Early 20th Century.
Fall semester
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MUSC 203 - Aural Skills 3
Credit Hours: 2
Continuation of the Aural Skills portion of Music Theory & Aural Skills 2 (MUSC 102). Emphasis in sight singing, dictation and harmonization of functional tonality (Dominant Tonic Relationship, Functional Chord progressions, use of Chromatic Material in Functional Harmony). Students must enroll in Aural Skills 3 (MUSC 203) and Theory 3 (MUSC 201) concurrently.
Fall semester
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MUSC 204 - Aural Skills 4
Credit Hours: 2
Continuation of Aural Skills 3. Emphasis on sight singing, dictation and harmonization of functional tonality. (Dominant 7th chords, Secondary Dominant, Modulation, Chromatic alterations). Students must enroll in Aural Skills 4 (MUSC 204) and Theory 4 (MUSC 202) concurrently.
Spring semester
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MUSC 210 - Conducting 1 (Instrumental)
Credit Hours: 2
Fundamentals of conducting and baton technique. Examination and study of instrumental scores, rehearsal technique, and conducting record performances and various musical groups.
Fall semester
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MUSC 220 - Conducting 2 (Choral)
Credit Hours: 2
Continuation of fundamentals presented in Conducting 1 and emphasis on the techniques and procedures of choral conducting and interpretation.
Spring semester
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MUSC 230 - Keyboard Pedagogy (piano or organ)
Credit Hours: 2
The study and practical application of the methods of teaching keyboard.
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MUSC 235 - Instrumental Pedagogy
Credit Hours: 2
The study and application of instrumental teaching techniques as they relate to specific percussion, string and wind instruments from solo and ensemble standpoints.
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MUSC 241 - Vocal Pedagogy 1
Credit Hours: 1
A study of the anatomy, physiology, acoustics and development of the voice as it relates to singing, Principles learned in this class, can be applied, to both one-on-one teaching and group situations. This course is the first class in a two-part sequence (Vocal Pedagogy 1 and Vocal Pedagogy 2 or Choral Pedagogy).
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MUSC 242 - Vocal Pedagogy 2
Credit Hours: 1
Focus on the application of vocal technique for the solo voice. Students will participate in teaching experiences. This course is the second class in a two-part sequence (Vocal Pedagogy 1 and Vocal Pedagogy 2 or Choral Pedagogy).
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