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MGM 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MGM 598 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
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Management Information Systems |
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MIS 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MIS 275 - Business Applications and Information Systems (3 cr.)
This course will provide the student with an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of the most popular business software with special emphasis on MS Office. Through a variety of hands-on exercises and minicases, students will utilize Excel spreadsheets and Access databases to explore information technology impacts on the core business disciplines (accounting, marketing, human resource management, operations management, and finance). We will provide the student with an understanding of information systems terminology, the ethics of information collection and use, and the ability to determine what information should be presented to various levels of management.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MIS 285 - Intermediate Excel (1 cr.)
A comprehensive examination of spreadsheet software. Students will build a variety of spreadsheets using simple and complex formulas, functions, graphics, database features, sorts, linkages within spreadsheet and between spreadsheets, and macros.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MIS 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MIS 302 - Data Communications (3 cr.)
This course introduces business students to the subject of computer networks and the use of computer networks in business applications. The course starts with the fundamentals of data communications and networking and includes topics such as client-server networks, network hardware and software, the Internet, distributed computing, and key issues in network management. In addition the course covers some legacy networks but focuses primarily on modern high-speed networks used in business communications.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MIS 303 - Introduction to Business Application Programming (3 cr.)
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental programming theories and concepts necessary to create software applications that address the information needs of an organization. Introduces business students to the design, implementation, and testing of programs. Topics include class definition, methods, data types, control structures, and file-based and interactive input/output. Provides an overview of industry-proven software-development principles, and outlines the contribution that business professionals make to the program-development process.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MIS 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MIS 401 - Systems Analysis & Design (3 cr.)
This course provides an introduction to the systems development process. Students with information technology skills will learn to analyze and design information systems. The topics include structured and object oriented analysis and design, modern modeling methodologies and tools. The students will work on systems analysis and design projects.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 303 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MIS 402 - Database Management (3 cr.)
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of database management. The topics will include the study of data environments, the evolution of database technology, database concepts and uses, different levels and types of data models and modeling tools, database design and query processing, structured and object design approaches, and the use of CASE tools and the Data Base Management Systems. Students will participate in database design projects. Other topics address emerging database trends and opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 303 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MIS 403 - Introduction to Business Analytics (3 cr.)
This course provides an introduction to topics in Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems. The students will study the tools and techniques needed to build interactive, computer-based systems used to support managerial decision making. The topics will include business intelligence, decision making models and DSS, data warehousing, data mining and artificial intelligence technologies for decision support.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall or Spring
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MIS 404 - Information Systems Project Management (3 cr.)
This course provides advanced students an opportunity to engage in the development of a significant information system. The student will work in a high performance team and learn and use skills that include project management, management of the information systems function and the systems development skills learned in prior courses.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 303 or MGM303.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MIS 405 - Enterprise Information Systems (3 cr.)
This course emphasizes the theory and practice of information technology implementation in an organization. The student will be exposed to a wide variety of approaches, including multi-tiered client-server systems, enterprise computing, electronic commerce systems, concurrency control and crash recovery, online transaction processing, and security and privacy issues for management. These topics will be covered in the context of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP wherever possible.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 or MGM275.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MIS 410 - Electronic Business and Web Site Design (3 cr.)
This course is designed to familiarize you with current and emerging electronic business models and technologies. This is a course for students who are interested in web programming, database management, and systems design. The course combines fundamental ideas and concepts of e-business with hands-on exercises based on Internet technologies. The topics include e-business revenue models, Internet and Web technology infrastructure, web site management, search engines, payment systems, and security. The specific technologies that we will learn and implement through hands-on exercises are HTML, PHP, and MySQL. By the end of the course, you should understand concepts of e-business and acquire essential technical skills of building functional web sites.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MIS 412 - E-Healthcare: Models and Processes (3 cr.)
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental models, theories, and concepts in e-health care information systems that address the information needs for the health care industry. Recognizing the emerging trends of e-health care paradigm and practices, the course will introduce students to the topics including e-health records, e-public health information systems, e-medicine, e-diagnosis support systems, e-health intelligence, security, and strategies. The course provides an overview of current and emerging e-health solutions and their potential capabilities to improve health care outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 , NUR341.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MIS 418 - Foundations of Cybercrime and Cyber Security (3 cr.)
This course provides students with the fundamental skills to analyze methods criminals use to commit crimes in cyberspace, and to develop mitigation strategies to protect the organization from cybercrime. The course covers various technologies and methods needed to detect, investigate and prevent cybercrime. Moreover, students will learn how companies and law enforcement agencies are responding to the dangers these crimes present. Concepts learned in this course will be directly applicable to careers in information assurance and cyber security.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 , MIS 302 , and MIS 440 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MIS 419 - Information Assurance and Network Control (3 cr.)
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental models, theories, and concepts in information assurance and cyber security that address the organizational needs to securely protect information assets from harm. Recognizing the emerging trends of information assurance and security, the course will introduce students to topics including information security priority, configuration management, contingency planning, and information assurance architecture, policies, and strategies. The course provides a holistic overview of latest topics in information assurance and potential managerial and technical controls to improve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and information.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 , MIS 302 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MIS 420 - Data Privacy and Security (3 cr.)
This course provides an introduction to the field of data privacy and security. The issues related to data/information privacy and security will look at both from an individual and an organizational perspective. Fundamental models, theories, and concepts in data/information privacy and security along with historical, current and emerging trends, techniques and tools in the field will be introduced. This course will provide an overview of not only the technical aspects, but also the organizational and legal issues relevant to the field.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 275 , MIS 302 , MIS 440 .
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Year
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MIS 440 - Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
Modern organizations regard information as a critical resource that needs to be managed effectively. Managers must understand the important role of information systems in improving business operation and the management decision-making process. The approach to information systems in this course is from a managerial/business perspective. While some of the course addresses the technical side of information systems, the emphasis is put on the strategic role of information technology in solving business problems, gaining competitive advantage. supporting business operations and managerial decision making, and the use of Internet for electronic commerce and enterprise collaboration. The topics covered in this course include the strategic role of information systems, evolution of information systems software, managing data resources, telecommunications and networks, electronic commerce and electronic business, redesigning the organization with information systems, systems lifecycle approach, prototyping, CASE tools, decision support systems, information systems security and control, security and the Internet and privacy issues.
Prerequisite(s): MGM 280 , MGM275 or MIS 275 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MIS 444 - Selected Topics in Management Information Systems (1 to 4 cr.)
Selected management topics of a particular current interest. The course may explore an area taken from another management course in greater detail and depth, or it may concentrate on an area of management not generally covered by existing courses.
Prerequisite(s): MGM275 or MIS 275 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MIS 496 - Instructional Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
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MIS 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
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MIS 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MKE 290 - Principles of Marketing (3 cr.)
Basic problems in marketing management and the marketing mix elements of product, price and promotion and distribution are presented in the context of a dynamic global environment. The impact of the legal, political, social, ethical, technological, economic, and competitive factors upon marketing activities are discussed. Includes Marketing Plan project.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 ; ECO 101 or ECO 110 or ECO 111 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MKE 321 - Principles of Advertising (3 cr.)
Advertising from the advertiser’s perspective. Explores advertising strategy, media strategy, creative ad development, advertising research and budgeting. Includes advertising campaign project.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MKE 322 - Sales Force Management (3 cr.)
Application of management theories to the sales force, with particular emphasis on sales force organization, selection, recruitment, training, motivation, compensation, supervision and performance evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MKE 323 - Retail Store Management (3 cr.)
Introduction to technical and theoretical practices of retail management for both physical “bricks and mortar” stores and Internet retail operations. Overview of organizational structure, merchandising practices and procedures, promotional activities, store planning and control.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MKE 324 - Public Relations in the Promotion Mix (3 cr.)
Students will learn about Integrated Marketing Communications and how public relations fits into the Promotion Mix, about dealing with the various publics of an organization, and about the legal and ethical dimensions of PR. Students will also learn the basics of print, broadcast, Internet, and social media public relations and they will gain hands-on experience in preparing a PR campaign for a “client.” (Every 3rd semester).
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and MKE 290 .
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MKE 325 - Marketing Channels Strategy (3 cr.)
Operation of channels of distribution from the manufacturer’s point of view. Physical distribution system and business logistics process. Transportation, storage, order processing, location analysis and operation of functional middlemen.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MKE 326 - International Marketing (3 cr.)
Environmental factors and adaptation of marketing strategy components marketers should consider in entering foreign markets. Includes hands-on project.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MKE 328 - Services Marketing (3 cr.)
This course introduces students to principles, concepts, theories, analytical procedures, techniques, and models addressing the distinctions between the marketing of goods and the marketing of services. Three different perspectives of services marketing are addressed: consumers’ expectations and perceptions; businesses’ service delivery operations, channels of distribution, and marketing; and the integration of the consumer and business perspectives with special emphasis on relationship marketing. Strategies and tactics designed to increase marketing effectiveness and operational efficiency within this important sector of the economy are also addressed.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MKE 335 - Marketing Research (3 cr.)
The various elements of the marketing research process are examined, including problem definition, the determination of information required to address the issue, research designs, measurement instruments, data collection methods, data analysis and the research report. Includes hands-on research project.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 260 , MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MKE 380 - Creativity Process in Marketing (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the major theories and models of creativity, traits of creative people, and exercises to help students realize their creative potential by applying creativity techniques to general and marketing problems. A hands-on team creativity project and class presentations are included.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MKE 385 - New Product Development (3 cr.)
This course introduces the principles of the new product development process in the context of a firm’s overall marketing strategy. The new product development process includes the identification of opportunities, idea generation, concept evaluation, design, testing, and launching of new products. (Every Fourth Semester, Spring).
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
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MKE 399 - Independent Study (1 to 12 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MKE 401 - Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce (3 cr.)
This course focuses on E-commerce and interactive marketing methods of advertising, selling, distribution, and customer relationship management. All interactive media, with particular emphasis on the Internet, Worldwide Web, and other electronic technological advancements, will be introduced. Students will learn how interactive marketing differs from traditional marketing and how interactive marketing and E-commerce fits into an organization’s marketing promotional mix and marketing strategy in both business-to-customer or business-to-business contexts. The course makes use of lectures, readings, guest speakers, and a student project. (Every 3rd semester, Fall)
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
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MKE 402 - Procurement (3 cr.)
This course covers the steps in the procurement process, from cost benefit analysis and goal formulation, to sourcing options, developing evaluation criteria, metrics, supplier selection, negotiation, and supply laws and ethics. The course also discusses global supply, public supply, capital goods, services, supplier relations, and strategy in purchasing/supply management. (Every 3rd semester, Spring).
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
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MKE 410 - Franchising in the US and Canada (3 cr.)
Students learn about the evolution of franchising, different types of franchising, franchisor and franchisee obligations, government regulations and legal issues related to the franchise agreement, and are exposed to a comparative view of franchising in the US, Canada, and other parts of the world.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MKE 421 - Consumer Behavior (3 cr.)
Determinants of human behavior that impinge on the individual’s role as a consumer. Course covers models of consumer behavior, the decision making process, and the various social and psychological factors influencing these processes.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MKE 422 - Business to Business Marketing (3 cr.)
Concepts of marketing strategy applied to business-to-business marketing situations in the context of a dynamic global environment. Topics include marketing planning, market segmentation, buyer behavior and the marketing mix elements.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MKE 442 - Selected Marketing Topics (3 cr.)
Seminar course offered occasionally covering advanced marketing topics of particular temporal interest. (Occasionally).
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 .
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MKE 480 - Marketing Strategy (3 cr.)
Proper selection of market targets and development of most profitable marketing program. Developed within the program are specific pricing, distribution, product and promotional programs.
Prerequisite(s): MKE 290 , MKE 335 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MKE 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
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MKE 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MLC 192 - Introduction to World Literature in Translation (3 cr.)
An introduction to poetry, fiction, and drama selected from primarily non-English-speaking cultures.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
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MLC 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MLC 220 - Latin American and Spanish Literature (in English) (3 cr.)
Study of Latin American and Spanish literary works in translation, examining representative texts, authors, genres or themes to promote better understanding of these cultures, both in the past and present.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Another literary course in English or Spanish, or POI.
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Summer
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MLC 240 - German Films (3 cr.)
A series of German films centered around topics which may include gender and race relationships, war, social and political agendas, literature and film.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MLC 245 - Latin American Culture Through Films (3 cr.)
Study of films as they represent Latin American social, cultural and political practices and concepts. We will analyze images in films from various countries or in terms of common themes. Taught in English. (Summer).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
General Education Category: World Systems
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MLC 250 - Gender and Sexuality in Hispanic Film (3 cr.)
An introduction to the representation of gender and sexuality in films of Spain and Spanish speaking Latin America.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MLC 260 - Topics in Latin American Art (3 cr.)
Examination of the impact of historical events on sculpture, architecture, ceramics and painting in different periods of Latin American history.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Arts
Semester(s) Offered: Once per Year
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MLC 270 - Global Film Studies I: Film Analysis (3 cr.)
An introduction to film analysis through films primarily in languages other than English from the 1910s to the present. Using films from a variety of non-Anglophone countries, the course examines the various stages of moving image creation; the material world inside the moving image, the mise-en-scene, framing, cinematography, editing, and sound. Course will be taught in English.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MLC 280 - Global Film Studies II: Narrative, Documentary and Experimental Films (3 cr.)
An examination of conventions in narrative, documentary, and experimental films primarily in languages other than English. As film conventions very across the world, the course takes a transnational perspective to examine the history and elements of narrative films; the history of documentary practices and avant-garde movements; and the conventions, formulas and expectations of movie genres from at least three continents. The course will be taught in English.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MLC 285 - World Cinema (3 cr.)
Examination of a wide range of films from various countries in order to offer a broad spectrum of trans-national and trans-cultural issues, such as race, gender and class divisions. Close analysis of the medium film in its cultural context. Includes films from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MLC 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MLC 300 - Topics: Modern Languages and Cultures (3 cr.)
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MLC 340 - European Films (3 cr.)
A series of films centered around a topic or topics which may include: relationships between the sexes; race relationships; war, social and political agenda; literature and film; etc. Films would be chosen from various countries. Literature, essays and articles will accompany the films.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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MLC 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MLC 496 - Foreign Language Methodology (3 cr.)
This course, conducted in a seminar setting, is designed to provide future foreign language teachers with communicative and proficiency-based pedagogical strategies pertaining to middle and high school foreign language classrooms. Although intended primarily for those students completing B.S. Adolescence programs in French and Spanish, foreign language majors meeting the prerequisite requirements may enroll.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 12 hours of upper-level Spanish or French language courses.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MLC 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. (Summer).
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MLS 501 - Holistic Leadership: Seminar in Theoretical Foundations (3 cr.)
A focused survey of foundational theory and research in leadership. Special emphasis is placed on the development of leadership as it relates to personal behavior, the psychodynamics of personal development, learning styles, communication, and cultural and psycho-social patterns. This course focuses on the application of personal development theories to one’s self to build increased competencies in self-assessment and monitoring, personal reflection and journaling, learning approaches, and application of theories to one’s personal leadership development process.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MLS 510 - Studies in Leadership Communication (3 cr.)
Intended for individuals in professional, business or government positions desiring to improve their knowledge and skills necessary in leadership roles. Specific emphasis is given to concepts and problems of leadership at various levels and in a wide variety of situations.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MLS 511 - Systems, Change and the Dynamics of Complexity (3 cr.)
This course is designed to help us develop our own pictures and understandings of systems by learning to critically question the assumptions and paradigms of both our own organization and leadership views and those whose work we will read. Students will be introduced to the fundamental questions and theoretical approaches in the study of complex systems. We will consider the relationship between theory and practice as we develop a critical discourse, challenge knowledge claims, and move toward the design and administration of complex systems with multiple feedback effects, long time delays, and nonlinear responses to our decisions. Students will learn to visualize organizations in terms of the structures and policies that create complex dynamics and regulate performance.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring, Summer
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MLS 515 - Leadership Analysis, Thinking and Planning (3 cr.)
This course is an interactive seminar in which students design a personal leadership portfolio and developmental plan. Students analyze different leadership styles and actions and their own leadership strengths and career aspirations. Coursework focuses on in-class and outside of class action learning and developmental agendas, culminating in a leadership profile and leadership development action plan.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MLS 537 - Leading and Learning in Groups (3 cr.)
This course is an applied workshop focusing on developing competencies in creating learning environments for groups to enhance group effectiveness. These competencies include facilitation, communication, learning activity design and implementation, and best case practices. Students will be exposed to learning theories, the socio-dynamics of team formation and learaning communities. Specific communication and facilitation techniques will be learned and employed in developing and delivering learning modules in and outside the classroom.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring, Summer
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MLS 538 - Brokering Alliances and Networks (3 cr.)
Students will actively participate in learning several methods for forming sustainable public sector, corporate or small business, non-profit organizational and community based relationships. Each student will develop and test a strategic alliance and network action plan for an individual and organization. The course includes research into desired objectives and outcomes, recent literature on performance based needs, and market/consumer/client-service issues. This is an interactive course designed to provide meaningful application of theory to the day-to-day practice of stakeholder and mutually beneficial relationship management in a regulatory and organizationally networked environment. This class is conducted as a seminar-workshop intended as a hands-on, experiential learning experience. The students will be exposed to collaborative alliance development and networking methodologies and techniques that can be used to form meaningful relationships between organizations across organizational sectors and among individuals. The course is research intensive, interactive, and based on a team approach to working and learning through the application of models to real situations. (Winter).
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MLS 544 - Selected Topics in Administration and Leadership (1 to 6 cr.)
Selected topics which will cover Administration and Leadership topics of current interest of developing theory. These courses could be interdisciplinary and integrate topics from a variety of disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites will vary according to the topic.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MLS 552 - Program Evaluation and Grant Writing (3 cr.)
This course engages students in a review of public administration, non-profit and private agency issues and agendas for the purpose of understanding varying contexts for program evaluation and grant writing. Students conduct research and analysis of different approaches and techniques for program evaluation and design a best practice program evaluation process and evaluative tools using case studies. (Summer).
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MLS 580 - Seminar in Public Policy (3 cr.)
Focus will be on policy, theory, policy making and policy analysis, different rationales for government action generally; how different types of policy are made; and a detailed look at the problems facing those who try to assess the worth of public policy.
Prerequisite(s): Must be matriculated in the MS-Leadership program.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MLS 581 - Ethics in Leadership (3 cr.)
This course will provide students with an historic perspective on ethics based in varying philosophies, curtural and social contexts. The most prominent guidelines and theories for making ethical judgments will be explored in the course. Students will also examine ethics codes for various professions and the emerging legal issues governing ethics in American society. Students will consider the importance of creating a social context that emphasizes ethical values and behavior. The course will also focus on the types of practical issues requiring ethical sensitivity in a diverse and changing social structure using case studies and ethical issues exploration.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MLS 585 - Research Methods and Writing (3 cr.)
This class provides an overview of research methods and engages students in the process of formulating a research problem, conducting literature reviews, and designing a research project. Students will explore different types of research; the varying processes of conducting research based on the type of research question and the research methods; the criteria for good research; and ethical concerns in doing research using human subjects. Students will identify the primary method to be used for their thesis.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MLS 590 - Master Thesis (3 cr.)
This course is the capstone work for students who are completing their master’s degree in Leadership. Students have several thesis options from which to choose to complete the course/program requirements: Self-Assessment Action Research Portfolio Thesis, Analysis and Assessment Research Thesis, Best Practices Professional Project Applied Research Thesis, Case Study Applied Research Thesis, Original Research Thesis. The course provides thesis completion guidance and feedback on progress towards the thesis. (Summer).
Prerequisite(s): MLS 585 .
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MLS 591 - Applied Leadership Internship (3 cr.)
This course is intended to provide students with experience in applying leadership theory to a real work environment. Each student must select an appropriate site for the internship and identify an on-site supervisor. Students work with a faculty sponsor and the on-site supervisor to both design a learning and action plan and select work experiences that will support that plan. Students spend 120-150 hours at the internship site and provide periodic and/or summary reports on the outcomes of their experience. The course is appropriate for students with little or no managerial level work experience. (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall).
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MLS 592 - Applied Leadership Observational Study (3 cr.)
This course provides a framework for students who have some managerial level work experience and/or are currently employed to study the contexts and conditions that influence leadership decisions and actions in a real work environment. Each student will indentify one or more leaders who demonstrate competencies and actions that are aspirational to the student and are willing to participate in the study. In collaboration with a faculty sponsor, the student will design a structured process for observation, discussion and inquiry for one-on-one interaction with the leader(s). Students spend time weekly observing in the organizational setting and/or meeting with leaders, maintain a detailed journal of these observations, discussions and inquiries, and submit a summary analysis of their learning. (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall).
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MLS 598 - Intership (1 to 12 cr.)
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MLS 599 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MSA 500 - Introduction to Business Analytics (3 cr.)
Business Analytics uses data sources and quantitative techniques to generate insights and valuable information used in business decision making. The course provides an overview of the business analytics process. The three areas of descriptive, prescriptive and predictive analytics will be presented. Topics covered include problem definition, data preparation, technical analysis and modeling, evaluation of results and implementation. The development and use of data warehouses and data marts to support business analytics is discussed. Examples of applications of analytics in different business domains (finance, marketing, healthcare, etc.) will be discussed. Also, students will be introduced briefly to the SAS and IBM analytical tools used throughout the program.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of introductory statistics, introductory algebra and some coding experience (e.g., in SAS, R or Python).
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MSA 510 - Analytics Foundations (3 cr.)
This course introduces students to the methodologies, techniques and tools most commonly used in Business Analytics. These foundational methods are from the fields of statistics, operations research and information systems. Topics include techniques and tools for visualization, inference, forecasting, optimization, simulation, data mining etc. The emphasis is on exposing the student to the techniques and software tools that are used in the industry and will be used in the rest of the program.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of introductory statistics, introductory algebra, Excel, and some coding experience (e.g., in SAS, R or Python).
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MSA 520 - Data Warehousing and Management (3 cr.)
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of data management and data warehousing. Data is an integral component of Analytics. The appropriateness, accuracy and timeliness of data used in analytics is key to good decisions. This course will expose students to the design and querying of relational databases as well as the design, set up and use of Data Warehouses and Data Marts. The topics covered in this course include DBMS design, implementation and management, data retrieval, data integration, ETL, dimensional modeling, OLAP, etc.
Prerequisite(s): knowledge of introductory statistics, information systems, and some coding experience (e.g., in SAS, R or Python).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MSA 530 - Data Visualization (3 cr.)
Rendering data clearly and effectively with appropriate visual analytics reduces the time required to achieve understanding and helps manage the growing amount of available digital data. This course teaches the essential and practical skills in visualization, including computer graphics, visual data representation, physical and human vision models, numerical representation of knowledge and concepts, animation techniques, pattern analysis, and computational methods. Students will learn to use various software tools including R, ggplot, Tableau 8, and Oracle APEX 5 during the class.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 500 .
Corequisite(s): MSA 520
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MSA 540 - Data and Text Mining (3 cr.)
This course will provide the basic framework for conducting various data and text mining methodologies, including logistic regression analyses, classical discriminant analyses, association rule, decision tree, support vector machine, neural networks, variable reduction, cluster analyses, text analytics, and web mining. Emphasis will be on the appropriateness of methods, data visualization, how to resolve common issues, and use of data for generating output and interpretation, all in an attempt to give you hands-on experience and to aid you in the decision making process with applications in business intelligence, customer relationship management, fraud and lie detection, improvement of resource utilization, clickstream web mining, and credit scoring for loan applications. The ultimate goal is to enhance your appreciation of the idea that companies must be analytics competitors in order to be and stay competitive.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 500 , MSA 510 .
Corequisite(s): MSA 520
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MSA 550 - Predictive Analytics (3 cr.)
This course covers the fundamental predictive analytics and data mining approaches applied in Business. It introduces basic concepts and techniques to discover patterns in data, identify variables with the most predictive power and develop predictive models. Topics covered in this course include multivariate data analysis, logistic regression, factor analysis, data mining, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, decision trees and neural networks. Best practices on the selection of methods and tools to build predictive models will also be covered. The JMP Pro statistical software for SAS will be used in this course. JMP Includes an exploratory, graphical approach to both traditional statistics and data mining techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 500 , MSA 510 .
Corequisite(s): MSA 530
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MTS 101 - Introduction to ROTC & U.S. Army (1 cr.)
Discussion of the customs, traditions, branches, organization, as well as the many changes in the roles and mission of the Army of the 21st century. Includes a non-credit lab.
Corequisite(s): MTS 103
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MTS 102 - Introduction to Military Skills & Followership (1 cr.)
Development of basic skills of an Army officer, including navigation, communication, and problem solving. Dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions are explored.
Prerequisite(s): MTS 101 .
Corequisite(s): MTS 103
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MTS 103 - Army Physical Fitness Training Lab I (1 cr.)
A vigorously conducted workout designed to improve muscular strength/endurance, cardiovascular fitness, improve body composition and flexibility. Students will receive instruction and be evaluated through application, demonstration and individual progress.
Corequisite(s): MTS 101 in the fall and MTS 102 in the spring
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MTS 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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MTS 201 - Leadership & Team Development (2 cr.)
Learning and application of ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to effective team building. Development of oral presentation, writing, and coordination of group efforts.
Prerequisite(s): MTS 102 .
Corequisite(s): MTS 203
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MTS 202 - Individual and Team Development (2 cr.)
Techniques for training/counseling others as an aspect of continued leadership development. Includes risk and safety management assessments and planning for individual and team safety.
Prerequisite(s): MTS 201 .
Corequisite(s): MTS 203
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MTS 203 - Army Physical Fitness Training Lab II (1 cr.)
Supervised practical experience for Military Studies students. Students will participate in, plan and instruct vigorously conducted workouts on a weekly basis that are designed to build muscular strength/endurance, cardiovascular fitness, improve body composition and flexibility.
Corequisite(s): MTS 201 in the fall and MTS 202 in the spring.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MTS 299 - Independent Study (1 to 4 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MTS 301 - Leadership & Training in Small Organizations (3 cr.)
Series of opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments, and lead in complex situations. Plan and conduct training to develop leadership skills.
Prerequisite(s): MTS 202 .
Corequisite(s): MTS 303
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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MTS 302 - Leadership in Changing Environments (3 cr.)
Presentation of intense situational leadership challenges to build awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Review of aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. Examine importance of ethical decisions in a positive climate that enhances team performance.
Prerequisite(s): MTS 301
Corequisite(s): MTS 303
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MTS 303 - Army Physical Fitness Training Lab III (1 cr.)
Supervised practical experience for Military Studies students. Students will plan, rehearse, execute, monitor and evaluate vigorously conducted workouts on a weekly basis that are designed to build muscular strength/endurance, cardiovascular fitness, improve body composition and flexibility.
Corequisite(s): MTS 201 in the fall and MTS 202 in the spring.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MTS 304 - Military History: United States Army 1607-Present (3 cr.)
The development of the U.S. Army from the colonial period to the present. Topics include battle analysis, innovations in military doctrine/technology, and leadership dimensions in battle. The course will also emphasize strategic, operational, and tactical synchronization throughout the nation’s wars.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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MTS 305 - Military History: World War I (3 cr.)
This course will examine the origins, tactics, operations and strategies that made this the first modern war. Military and civilian leadership will be examined and the use of modern technology on the battlefield. The peace process that ended the war and its consequences will be thoroughly explored.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MTS 306 - Military History: World War II (3 cr.)
This course will examine the Second World War. Its origins, the tactics/strategies that the allied and axis nations used to prosecute the war and the results of these decisions will be investigated. The decisions of the military and civilian leadership will be analyzed as well as the subsequent outcomes of these actions that still influence us today.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MTS 307 - Military History: The Cold War - Korea to Vietnam (3 cr.)
This course will examine the origins of the involvement of the United States in Korea and Vietnam Wars. Military and civilian leadership will be examined in light of their successes and failures. Tactical, operational and strategic use of American forces in combat will be analyzed. Application of the lessons learned and the historical significance will be examined.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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MTS 308 - Military History: Afghanistan and Iraq Wars (3 cr.)
This course will examine the origins of America’s most recent conflicts. The tactics and strategy used in both areas of operation will be dissected. Military as well as civilian leadership will be examined in relation to its prosecution. The end state of both campaigns will be investigated, as well as future implications of these wars.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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MTS 310 - Military History: French and Indian Wars (3 cr.)
This course will examine the military conflict between the Native Americans, the European nations of England and France and their colonies in the 17th and 18th century in North America. The policies, strategies, operations and tactics of the wars, campaigns and battles will be studied, as well as the peace treaties.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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