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GNSTD 500 - EDUCATION GENERAL STUDIES
Credits: (8)
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MAP 501 - Ethics and the Human Good
Credits: (3)
An inquiry into the nature of the moral good, the structures of moral agency and the proper criteria for making choices that bear on human beings and their well-being. Spring Only
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MAP 503 - Three Rival Moral Theories
Credits: (3)
Aristotle, Hume, and Kant represent rival approaches to ethics. To have wrestled with them is to have contended with three of the basic philosophical options in moral theory. After an initial introduction to each thinker through primary source readings, this course will engage in an in-depth study of a contemporary representative of each approach. Among the questions considered will be the following: 1) What is the nature of morality? 2) What reason, if any, do we have for being moral? 3) Is morality objective? 4) Is morality based upon reason or the passions? 5) How do we know what action is the right action?
NB: This course will present an opportunity to study moral theory and will not be directly focused on the morality of specific acts or practices (e.g., famine relief, reparations, warfare, cloning, abortion, gun control, affirmative action, etc.).
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MAP 505 - Natural Theology
Credits: (3)
This course examines the truths about God that can be known through reason. It focuses principally on the natural theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and concludes with a discussion of contemporary approaches to natural theology. Fall Only
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MAP 506 - Philosophical Anthropology
Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the philosophy of the human person, tracing the development of philosophical anthropology through the writings of major philosophers, and culminating in the personalism of Pope John Paul II. Spring Only
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MAP 510 - Great Figures
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the thought of a selected major figure (e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Leibniz, Hume, Kant, Husserl, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Rawls) in the history of philosophy. This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the figure studied varies.
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MAP 511 - Ancient Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy from the Pre-Socratic period through Plato and Aristotle to Neo-Platonism. Fall Only
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MAP 512 - Medieval Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Spring Only
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MAP 513 - Modern Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy in the 17th and 18th centuries. Fall Only
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MAP 514 - Contemporary Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of contemporary philosophy through selected topics and readings. Spring Only
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MAP 515 - Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of selected topics and readings in 19th-century philosophy. As needed.
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MAP 518 - Philosophy of Knowledge
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of knowledge and its properties, namely truth, certitude and probability. Readings representative of different historical periods will be studied. Spring Only
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MAP 521 - Metaphysics
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of beings; topics examined include the one and the many, being and nonbeing, the nature of substance, monism versus dualism and causality. Readings representative of different historical periods will be studied. Fall Only
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MAP 522 - Philosophy of Religion
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of religious experience and the relation between faith and reason.
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MAP 523 - Political Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of political society through an examination of the concepts of political authority, civil obligation, state neutrality, equality and just distribution. Spring, Even Years
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MAP 526 - Philosophy of Law
Credits: (3)
An investigation of theories of the sources and nature of law, and of central legal concepts such as rights, obligation, punishment and unjust laws. Spring, Odd Years
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MAP 529 - Existentialism
Credits: (3)
An exploration of major issues considered by 19th- and 20th-century existentialists, such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Camus, Sartre and Marcel.
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MAP 533 - Environmental Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An exploration of philosophical problems concerning our human obligations to nature and its inhabitants.
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MAP 535 - Islamic Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An examination of the writings of prominent Islamic philosophers from the classical period and the issues and questions raised in these texts, such as those concerned with the created world, the nature of God, the existence of the soul and human freedom.
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MAP 538 - Newman: Knowledge and Assent
Credits: (3)
A close reading of St. John Henry Newman’s 1870 Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent, with attention to its philosophical context, content, criticisms, and legacy.
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MAP 546 - Contemporary Catholic Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An exploration of the distinctive contributions and challenges to contemporary philosophy by philosophers within the Catholic intellectual tradition.
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MAP 570 - Daoism
Credits: (3)
This course explores the philosophical thought of Daoism. No prior knowledge of Chinese thought is necessary.
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MAP 575 - Mysticism East and West
Credits: (3)
An investigation of major figures or schools in Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Christian mysticism, with reference to the Greek philosophical mysticism of Neo- Platonism, and of the philosophical questions concerning the nature of mystical experiences.
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MAP 597 - Independent Study
Credits: (3)
Independent Study in Philosophy.
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MAP 599 - Research Thesis
Credits: (1)
To be taken in the semester in which the Qualifying Paper is submitted. Pass/Fail.
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MAP 603 - Modernity and Meaning
Credits: (3)
This course explores the idea that modernity has generated a special set of philosophical problems, at the heart of which is what has come to be known as the problem of meaning-a deeply personal predicament faced by many modern people that was largely unknown in premodern times and cultures.
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MAP 698 - Independent Study
Credits: (3)
Various topics. Requires approval of the Program Director.
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MBA 501 - Management Skills Development
Credits: (3)
Provides the student the opportunity to assess and develop their management skills, including decision making, leadership, emotional intelligence, time management, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and group interaction skills. It is designed to teach a set of skills that are grounded in behavioral science theory and research that are essential for a successful professional career in business, as well as to help students refine skills important to doing well in their MBA studies. It is highly recommended students take MBA 501 as one of their first courses in the non-certificate program.
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MBA 503 - Financial Reporting and Control
Credits: (3)
Accounting is the primary channel for communicating the economics of any business. Managers must understand the concepts and language of accounting in order to use this critical tool effectively for communication, monitoring, and resource allocation. Financial Reporting and Control is not a comprehensive course in accounting. Rather, it provides a broad view of how accounting contributes to an organization and how managers can make the best use of accounting information, accounting records, systems, and accountants as internal resources for the purpose of making effective financial decisions. This course is designed to help students use accounting-based information to aid in managerial decision making. Case study analysis combined with written and oral case study presentation will be used extensively. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate accounting I and accounting II, or MBAP 001 and MBAP 002. Note: This course may be waived for students with a recent undergraduate accounting degree and relevant current experience in the field of accounting, to be determined by the program director.
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MBA 504 - Global Business and Economics
Credits: (3)
An introduction to the core concepts and tools of economic analysis that are relevant to management and leadership. Students will investigate the complexities of the contemporary global market system in which firms operate and the key external environments that influence business strategies and operational problem-solving. Concepts to be examined include: global capitalism, supply and demand, labor markets, monetary policy, international trade, and arbitrage. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate principles of microeconomics
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MBA 505 - Strategic Marketing
Credits: (3)
This course provides an examination into the content and appropriate strategies of the marketing process and its importance in today’s dynamic organizations. The value and importance of effective marketing is evaluated with the methodology for developing an effective strategic marketing process. This course addresses the aggregate scope of marketing in the recognition and understanding of marketing theories and practices through the use of strategic market planning. These elements include the marketing mix, uncontrollable variables, market research, consumer behavior, branding, market segmentation, and effective promotional practices.
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MBA 506 - Quantitative & Statistical Methods
Credits: (3)
This initial course in statistical methods provides the MBA student with the fundamental quantitative methods to solve decision problems faced by managers in business. The course develops two important quantitative skills: 1) identification of the appropriate methodology for solving managerial problems; and 2) clearly and precisely specifying the interpretation of the analysis produced. As a result of applying the appropriate methodology and clearly reporting the interpretation of the analysis, the student can recommend a sensible and understandable business decision. The course includes the development of data analysis techniques, the study of probability and measures of uncertainty, and the application of modern statistical methods for decision making. Throughout the course, students will utilize the technology to gather, organize, and summarize the data into meaningful information. Further, students will apply the software to draw inferences from the data so that appropriate decisions can be recommended. Topics include probability models, Bayesian analysis, discrete and continuous distributions, estimation, hypotheses testing, chi-square tests, and regression analysis. Case studies will be analyzed and the reporting of analysis and recommendations will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate statistics, and computer competence
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MBA 508 - Leadership in Organizations
Credits: (3)
Any leadership position involves dealing with pressure, but there are critical times in the life of an organization and its leaders when the pressure is especially high. This course focuses on how leaders can respond to such situations in effective ways. Using leadership theories, personal experiences, case studies, and a variety of evaluation tools, students will learn about their own “default responses” and how they can develop their skills and options in critical situations.
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MBA 509 - Financial Analysis
Credits: (3)
A study of financial management and the role of the financial manager within an organization. The course will begin with an introduction to basic financial management principles and progress to areas of study such as security valuation, risk and return, cost of capital, capital budgeting, equity and debt management, and asset management. Textbook material is supplemented with case study analysis to integrate the concepts developed in class. Knowledge and use of financial spreadsheets and financial modeling are necessary to fulfill class requirements. Basic Internet use and search skills are required. Prerequisite(s): MBA 503 and undergraduate business finance, and computer competence
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MBA 512 - Analytics for Managers
Credits: (3)
Analytics is the discovery of meaningful patterns in data. It is used in a wide variety of applications, including marketing analytics, financial analytics, human resource analytics, sport analytics, and many more. This course investigates how managers can use analytics to advance organizational objectives. Topics include data warehousing, data mining, text analytics, big data, and future trends. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate Statistics
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MBA 516 - Org. Theory & Management Practice
Credits: (3)
An intensive study of the development of organization and management theory, the functions of management, and the systems approach to organization and management. Emphasis is placed on the external environment of the business organization, the total organization and its subsystems, leadership, management, decision making, leading and managing change, and corporate social responsibility and business ethics. Case studies supplement and amplify theoretical considerations.
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MBA 518 - Management & Information Technology
Credits: (3)
Provides an overview of the essential role of information and its management in the modern organization. It is a survey course in the sense that it does not explore any issue in depth, but it instead provides an introduction to a variety of important issues. Understanding the crucial role of information requires an understanding of the nature of information systems (IS). While an information system need not be computer based, most modern IS applications that add value to an organization incorporate the use of technology. Hence, the discussion of IS will be framed within the context of current technology. The audience for the course is managers in an organization; the course is not designed for information technology (IT) workers. The primary focus of the course will be on how building and improving IS can create a competitive advantage for a firm, improve efficiency and ultimately add value to the firm.
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MBA 519 - Strat. Analysis & Integrated Decisi
Credits: (3)
This capstone course examines the design and execution of a firm’s competitive strategy. Students are organized into management teams to run a business simulation. Teams design their firm’s competitive strategy and execute that strategy through operating decisions in product development, production, research and development, pricing, marketing, human resource management, financial management, and quality initiatives. The simulation is internet-based; teams upload their decisions according to a fixed schedule, and decisions interact. Students will also be required to demonstrate specialized proficiency in their area of concentration or a selected area of interest. Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 24 graduate credit hours (including MBA 503, MBA 504 and MBA 509) and all undergraduate prerequisites.
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MBA 520 - Cases in Financial Statement Evalua
Credits: (3)
A study of techniques used in analyzing and interpreting the financial statements of industrial business enterprises. Students are provided an understanding of the difficulties in resolving various financial reporting issues and of the significance and applicability of accounting data to the total business environment. Prerequisite(s): MBA 503 and MBA 509
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MBA 533 - Cases in Personnel/Human Res Mgmt
Credits: (3)
Human resource management (HRM) is a central function in every organization today. The objective of this course is to provide students with sufficient background knowledge of the various HRM functions to enable them to work successfully in an HRM position and to put into practice learned information pertaining to HRM. Prerequisite(s): MBA 516
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MBA 536 - Bus. Ethics & Social Responsibility
Credits: (3)
Business is part of a larger social system and must interact with other elements in that system: for example, government, advocacy groups, the media, etc. This course explores these non-market interactions and concentrates especially on questions of business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Prerequisite(s): minimum of 24 MBA graduate credit hours and all undergraduate prerequisites.
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MBA 538 - Cases in Organizational Behavior
Credits: (3)
Organizational behavior is the study of individuals, organizations and the way people behave in organizations. If “all of the world is a stage,” it is a stage filled with organizations. Organizations are not physical realities, nor are they people with common objectives. Instead, organizations consist of patterned activities and goal-directed behaviors. Through the lenses of leadership theory and real life experience, the class will focus on three distinctly different levels of analysis: the individual; the group; and the organization. Each level of analysis contributes unique insights to help us understand and diagnose what is happening in the world around us. Prerequisite(s): MBA 516
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MBA 545 - Cases in Financial Management
Credits: (3)
A case-oriented class that applies the principles of finance and accounting to the financial management of the firm. Computer-based models will be applied. Prerequisite(s): MBA 503 and MBA 509
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MBA 550 - Introduction to Project Management
Credits: (3)
This course provides students with the basic concepts of effective project management, including planning, managing, and executing projects. The course uses a life-cycle framework that follows best practices established by the Project Management Institute. Students use Microsoft Project to accomplish PM tasks.
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MBA 551 - Project Risk Management
Credits: (3)
This course prepares project managers to identify, classify, evaluate, and manage risks. Risk planning begins during the project initiation and continues through the life cycle of the project. The course examines the steps required for effective risk management and leverages the Project Management Institute’s best practices for mitigating risk. Prerequisite(s): MBA 550
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MBA 552 - Project Leadership
Credits: (3)
This course prepares project managers to guide teams through the successful completion of a project. The course examines a project manager’s leadership responsibilities and explores techniques for self-assessment and improvement. Situational analysis and role-playing exercises simulate the challenges of matrix management and the absence of formal authority over team members. Prerequisite(s): MBA 551
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MBA 555 - Project Portfolios
Credits: (3)
This course prepares project managers to guide multiple projects at the same time through the establishment of priorities and resource allocations. Students examine techniques and templates that assist in negotiations with stakeholders and conflict resolution in defining effective performance across a portfolio. Prerequisite(s): MBA 552
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MBA 558 - Directed Study
Credits: (3)
Students apply techniques developed throughout the program to an independent project. Emphasis is placed on the Project Management Institute’s best practices and the application of the Institute’s terminology and methodology in preparation for the Project Management Certification Exam. Prerequisite(s): MBA 555
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MBA 560 - Individual Assessment & Development
Credits: (3)
Students explore their own strengths, weaknesses, biases, and assumptions in preparation for their work within organizations and with others. Students complete a thorough self-assessment and individual development plan. The course employs assessment devices, case studies, and simulation exercises.
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MBA 561 - Underst. Systems, Culture, & Change
Credits: (3)
Using a systems perspective, students learn to diagnose an organization’s culture and its effect on operational effectiveness. Specific topics include identifying organizational norms, the effect of culture on organizational change, the relationship of culture to competitive strategy, and leveraging communications to support and/or change the culture of an organization.
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MBA 562 - Consulting and Facilitation Skills
Credits: (3)
Students develop effective and practical consulting, coaching, and facilitation skills through case studies and simulations. Specific topics include working with teams, the fundamentals of program management, techniques and practices of facilitation, and the management of stakeholder relationships and expectations.
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MBA 563 - Org. Assessment and Intervention
Credits: (3)
Students learn to assess organizational effectiveness relative to its objectives, to identify and evaluate critical success factors, to design an intervention, and to execute the intervention.
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MBA 564 - Feedback and Integration
Credits: (3)
Students learn to assess organizational and personal interventions relative to desired outcomes. To assure that the intervention creates sustainable change, students learn to integrate the intervention into the organization.
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MBA 576 - Cases in Investment Management
Credits: (3)
A critical examination and analysis of the types of investments, and their relative merits, security, prices and yield, methods of investment analysis, portfolio management, and policies of institutional investors. Prerequisite(s): MBA 509
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MBA 577 - Cases in Marketing Management
Credits: (3)
A study of marketing function and strategies, including demand analysis, product planning, pricing, distribution, promotion, and market forecasts from the viewpoint of the manager. Marketing research techniques and marketing policies are examined and case studies employed. Prerequisite(s): MBA 505
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MBA 581 - Cases in Marketing Research
Credits: (3)
An analysis of techniques to approach the solution of the marketing problem. Emphasis is on research methods. Prerequisite(s): MBA 505
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MBA 582 - Cases in Advertising/Mass Comm.
Credits: (3)
The advertising process is examined, considering types, strategies, methods, and objectives. Effective use of public relations, publicity, and sales promotions are considered. Case studies are used. Prerequisite(s): MBA 505
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MBA 583 - Intro/Logistics & Supply Chain Mngt
Credits: (3)
This introductory course exposes students to the primary problems and objectives associated with the contracting, procurement, movement, packaging, coordination, and storage of materials and people. It deals with the planning and control of the flow of materials with the primary objectives of getting the appropriate people and materials to the right place at the right time at the lowest possible cost, and serving all participants in the supply chain in an ethical manner. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate Accouting I & II, Undergraduate Statistics
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MBA 584 - Logistics Information Systems
Credits: (3)
Logistics information systems, a sub-field of management information systems, involve the management and use of data to achieve logistical efficiency and effectiveness. Topics include the integration of functional areas such as procurement, inventory management, production, marketing, financial and cash management, and distribution; schedules promoting customer service; and the implementation of “pull systems” like just-in-time systems. Prerequisite(s): MBA 583
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MBA 585 - Global Transport and Distribution
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on capacity development, freight consolidation, network alignment, industrial engineering, and synchronization. The course develops principles, practices, and tools to address major issues in domestic and international transportation. Students develop financial and performance indicators for transportation to minimize transportation and distribution costs. Prerequisite(s): MBA 584
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MBA 586 - Supply Operations and Warehousing
Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of warehousing, warehouse design, materials and handling, and warehouse operations. Topics include managing the in-bound and out-bound flows, warehouse planning and control, warehousing technology, and managing the daily warehouse operations. Prerequisite(s): MBA 585
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MBA 587 - Adv. Methods for Supply Chain Mgmt.
Credits: (3)
This course examines mathematical models and tools that support the systematic analysis of supply chain operations and the underlying design, planning, and control of the supply chain system. Prerequisite(s): MBA 586
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MBA 599 - Research Project
Credits: (3)
Independent Research in Business Administration.
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MBA 600 - Independent Study
Credits: (3)
Topic varies. Requires permission from the instructor and program director.
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MBA 601 - Topics
Credits: (3)
An exploration of a special topic related to some aspect of business. This course may be repeated for credit if it is a new topic. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
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MBA 605 - Legal Considerations in Contracting
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on legal considerations in the procurement process. Participants are introduced to the basic principles and sources of law relevant to procurement, including fiscal law. The course also addresses various other legal issues that may develop during the course of a contract, such as protests, assignment of claims, disputes, fraud, contractor debt, performance issues, and contract termination. CON 216 equivalent: Course has been evaluated and recommended by The American Council on Education and is a Defense Acquisition University equivalent course.
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MBA 606 - Intermediate Cost & Price Analysis
Credits: (3)
Intermediate Cost and Price Analysis continues to build upon the fundamental contract pricing principles covered in the Level I Contracting curriculum, Contract Pricing Reference Guide, and Department of Defense (DOD) Policy. The course is divided into three segments addressing contract pricing issues from a Pre-Award, Negotiation Preparation-Award, and Post-Award perspective. In the course, students will be introduced to quantitative techniques and tools used to quantify and facilitate decision making in determining a fair and reasonable price. Students will apply various cost analysis techniques and quantitative tools to analyze a contractor’s cost proposal and to develop a government negotiation range and objective. Prerequisite(s): MBA 605, Undergraduate Accounting I and II, Undergraduate Statistics CON 270 equivalent: Course has been evaluated and recommended by The American Council on Education and is a Defense Acquisition University equivalent course.
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MBA 607 - Source Select./Admin. of Svc. Contr
Credits: (3)
The primary focus of this course is on the acquisition of services under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 procedures, with an emphasis on performance-based acquisitions (PBA) for services, contract types, contract incentives, source selection, and contract administration. Students will learn the fundamentals of a performance-based service acquisition-from acquisition planning to contract closeout through a realistic case study. Prerequisite(s): MBA 606 CON 280 equivalent: Course has been evaluated and recommended by The American Council on Education and is a Defense Acquisition University equivalent course.
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MBA 608 - Contract Admin. and Negotiation
Credits: (3)
In this case-based course, students apply contracting concepts and techniques learned in prerequisite courses to meet customer supply requirements and resolve complex contracting issues. Special emphasis is placed on applying legal concepts, intermediate pricing concepts, and negotiation techniques. Students experience the full spectrum of contracting processes and issues by following a supply requirement through all phases of the acquisition life cycle, from acquisition planning through contract close-out. Prerequisite(s): MBA 607 CON 290 equivalent: Course has been evaluated and recommended by The American Council on Education and is a Defense Acquisition University equivalent course.
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MBA 609 - Contracting for Decision Makers
Credits: (3)
Through realistic scenario-based learning, students work individually and in teams to practice developing sound business solutions as a valued strategic and expert business advisor. Students will learn to analyze complex contracting situations with emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, research, and risk reduction. Student course work is designed to contribute real solutions on real acquisition problems to senior leadership and local supervisors. Prerequisite(s): MBA 608 CON 360 equivalent: Course has been evaluated and recommended by The American Council on Education and is a Defense Acquisition University equivalent course.
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MBA 620 - INTERNSHIP
Credits: (3)
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MBA 621 - Sports Innovation
Credits: (3)
This course is designed to develop students as innovators in the sport management realm. The course will foster students’ deep understanding of innovators and innovations throughout history in sport, and students will use this knowledge to guide their own development. Students will develop their critical thinking skills to identify existing concerns or areas for improvement in sport, formulate a solution and consider its many implications and effects, and clearly and convincingly communicate their vision to various stakeholders to create buy-in.
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MBA 622 - Not-For-Profit-Budgeting
Credits: (3)
This course will strengthen and develop the following knowledge, skills and abilities: knowledge of the basics of financial accounting, financial statement analysis and financial condition analysis skills, cost accounting skills, knowledge and application of appropriate software packages for financial information management, municipal bond markets and financial intermediation, investment analysis techniques & investment management.
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MBA 624 - Sales
Credits: (3)
This course explores the principles of sales. Problems and issues related to sales, management, marketing within a sales environment will be analyzed. The course will also include trends in personal selling, sales ethics, prospecting, presentations, earning commitment and expanding customer relations.
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MBA 625 - Int. & Sustainable Business Pract.
Credits: (3)
Knowledge co-creation in how finance is evolving to include and integrate the social, environmental, and cultural dimensions of impact investments. Using the Integral Model and Methodology of Trans4M, Geneva, in theory, and practice, we seek to deepen the dimensions of investment Impact through real outcomes and their relationship to our and the collective moral core.
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MBA 630 - Forensic Acctng/Fraud Examination
Credits: (3)
This course explores the process and methodology of conducting a fraud investigation from the initial tip or predication through the issuance of the forensic accountant’s report and potential testimony in a court of law, including civil, criminal and private settlement actions. The course will utilize real live case studies that employed various fraud schemes including fraudulent financial reporting, misappropriation of assets, bribery and corruption, and cybercrime. Students will apply various forensic accounting techniques and tools in investigating the fraud and presenting their findings before a trier of fact or arbitrator. This course will also examine the nature of white-collar crime and current research and thinking on why people commit fraud and other white-collar crimes. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate Accounting I and II
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MBA 631 - Fraudulent Financial Reporting
Credits: (3)
This course examines the evolution of financial reporting, the various schemes in which management and others perpetrate fraudulent financial reporting, and lawmaker’s attempts to enact laws and regulations to mitigate the problem. The course will utilize some of the most egregious financial reporting fraud cases in recent history and examine what contributed to the ability of management to perpetrate the fraud. Students will learn the various types of financial fraud schemes employed and what corporations can do help mitigate the incentives to perpetrate financial reporting fraud and ways to help detect it. This course will provide an in-depth review of The Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002, known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and how this historic legislation has had an impact in preventing future financial reporting frauds. Prerequisite(s): MBA 630
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MBA 632 - Forensic Data Analytics and
Credits: (3)
This course will concentrate on basic and advanced tools and techniques to detect and investigation fraud in a computerized digital environment. Emphasis will be placed on computer assisted forensic techniques utilizing modern day software and other computer tools. Students will also learn various statistical and data analysis techniques with attention payed to applying proper data extraction processes and extraction techniques and assuring data quality and integrity. Students will also learn computer forensic crime scene procedures and federal and state laws governing the use of digital forensic evidence in court. Prerequisite(s): MBA 631
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MBA 633 - Interview. Skills/Legal/Ethical Iss
Credits: (3)
This course examines the use of interviews and interrogations in forensic accounting and fraud investigations and their distinction. Students will learn how interviews and interrogations are conducted through live role playing and observing. Students will learn the various techniques and methodologies used in gathering pertinent information in interviews and obtaining confessions in interrogations. This course will examine the legal system in the United States including the criminal justice system and the civil court system at the federal, state and local levels. In addition, it will cover the various standards governing forensic accountants in conducting their services and professional ethics and responsibilities. The course will include topics such as the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) of civil and criminal procedures, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (FRCrP), legal privileges pertaining to the forensic accountant, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Federal False Claims Act, Federal Securities Law, and Federal Tax Crimes. Prerequisite(s): MBA 632
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MBA 634 - Litigation Svcs & Expert Testimony
Credits: (3)
This course will examine the various ways that forensic accountants are employed in judicial matters by organizations, attorneys, and the courts, including areas such as economic damages, commercial damages, bankruptcy proceedings, matrimonial and family law, shareholder litigation, intellectual property, professional malpractice, merger and acquisitions, and valuation matters. In addition, the course will examine the role of the forensic accountant as a consulting and testifying expert, legal challenges to the forensic expert, forensic reports and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, preparing for depositions and trial testimony, legal tactics in deposing and cross-examination of the expert. Prerequisite(s): MBA 633
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MBA 640 - Executive Crisis Leadership
Credits: (3)
This course leads students to examine the complex and critical dependencies of business enterprises in today’s dynamic and turbulent world. Using case studies, students analyze the interconnectivity of the public and private sectors, increased society dependency on technology, increased vulnerabilities of our nation, and the potential for disruption of American enterprises. Students evaluate business continuity plans, strategies, and methodologies, and examine preventative measures to lesson the impact of disaster. The culminating project guides students to produce a contemporary, working business continuity plan, a rising priority of senior management.
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MCYBR 500 - Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Credits: (3)
Students will be introduced to the study of risk assessment and cybersecurity with an in-depth development of concepts behind “cybersecurity” and “risk”. Course develops understanding for the integration between computer architecture, operating systems and application programs. In-depth coverage of network concepts including common network topologies; historical and technological foundations of the Internet; risks associated with connectivity are included. Additional topics include security concepts related to computer, network, and data; role of security models and architecture in risk mitigation; security categories; common threat and vulnerability challenges; state and federal laws related to cybersecurity; basic steps to secure privacy, data, and computer; risk assessment; risk mitigation; security and risk planning. [Online]
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MCYBR 510 - Cybersecurity for Managers
Credits: (3)
Students will gain deeper understanding of risk specific to computer hardware, operating systems, and application programs. The course focuses on risk and security concerns for the individual computer, and the elevated risks that result to computer and data when the computer accesses the Internet. Topics include authentication; logging; auditing controls; virtualization; managing and securing data and files; safe online practices; role of security certificates; email protocols; common email hacking techniques; public key encryption. RMF (Risk Management Framework) elements covered include Categorization, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor within the context of individual computers and online activity. Prerequisite(s): MCYBR 500 [Online]
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MCYBR 520 - Cybersecurity Best Practices
Credits: (3)
Students will gain deeper understanding of risk specific to inter- and intra-networking of individual computer systems. The course focuses on risk and security related to small networks, and the connection of those networks to the broader Internet. Concepts covered include switches and routers; basics of IP addressing and subnets; DNS servers; firewalls; authentication and authorization; basic secure network configuration and systems administration; managing data; disaster recovery; backup recovery; change and configuration management practices. RMF (Risk Management Framework) elements covered include Categorization, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor within context of networked computers including connections to Internet. Prerequisite(s): MCYBR 510 [Online]
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MCYBR 530 - Risk Mngt & Cybersecurity Capstone
Credits: (3)
This course is a culmination of the Risk Management and Cybersecurity for Professionals sequence enabling the student to demonstrate skills learned within a project area of interest for their future or current direction. All project proposals are reviewed by a faculty panel prior to project initiation. Final project completion is reviewed and approved by a faculty panel for successful completion. Prerequisite(s): MCYBR 520 [Online]
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MDATA 500 - Intro. to Data Science & the Data Science Life Cycle
Credits: (3)
This course presents an overview of the discipline of data science: its goals, methods, tools, and scope. Additionally, the course provides understanding of the end to end lifecycle of a data science initiative, and the variety of data products in today’s world that are a result of applied data science. As one of the top skillsets sought within the data science community, the R statistical computing environment is leveraged throughout the course. Projects throughout course provide opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course concepts specific to data manipulation, statistical analysis, and associated exploratory visualizations against a “tidy” data set. Ethical issues surrounding data collection and use are discussed. [Online]
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MDATA 510 - Data Engineering and Data Munging
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on the data acquisition, cleaning, manipulation, transformation, and analysis portions of the data science lifecycle. Data engineering and data munging techniques related to a variety of formats are covered. Open data repositories from government organizations as well as social media sites and databases are explored. The R computing environment continues to be leveraged while also investigating numerous ancillary tools within the R community related to data transformation and visualization. Concepts that were discussed at a higher level in the introductory course are now investigated more fully against real world raw data that requires manipulation to achieve the “tidy” format. Projects throughout course provide opportunity to demonstrate mastery of data science concepts from data acquisition through data engineering and statistical analysis portions of lifecycle. Prerequisite(s): MDATA 500 [Online]
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MDATA 520 - Predictive Modeling Algorithms
Credits: (3)
This course focuses primarily on the data product portion of the data science lifecycle, and the associated modeling algorithms. Topics are selected from statistical inference, regression, classification, machine learning, natural language processing, and neural network models. The course seeks to examine the assumptions, capabilities, limitations, and advantages of these models within the context of application areas. The R computing environment continues to be leveraged along with expansion to other key skills such as advanced data visualization including higher dimensional data. Projects throughout course provide opportunity to demonstrate mastery of data model and data product concepts. Prerequisite(s): MDATA 510 [Online]
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MDATA 530 - Data Science Applications
Credits: (3)
This course explores a variety of enterprise level data science applications across a broad spectrum of disciplines. While earlier data science courses focused on distinct portions of the data science lifecycle, investigation within this course follows the full end-end lifecycle for each selected application. Mastery of previous data science concepts enables students to now fully question and understand decisions made throughout the data science lifecycle. Topics selected rely on the analytic and technology skills from earlier courses, specifically R and associated tools. The commonality of data science lifecycle, approach, and technology, regardless of subject area, is emphasized. Students complete a high level capstone project proposal in preparation for Data Science Capstone. Prerequisite(s): MDATA 520 [Online]
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MDATA 600 - Data Science Capstone
Credits: (3)
This course is a culmination of the Data Science sequence enabling the student to demonstrate skills learned within a project area of interest for their future or current direction. Proposals for projects are submitted and reviewed by a cross-disciplinary faculty panel prior to project initiation. Final project completion is also reviewed and approved by a cross-disciplinary faculty panel for successful completion. Prerequisite(s): MDATA 530 [Online 10 Week Course]
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MECED 518 - Teacher Internship: Elem/Early Childhood
Credits: (8)
Provides the teacher candidate the opportunity to participate in observation and supervised teaching in the school setting, in accordance with MSDE policy. Internship fee applies. Open only to teacher candidates enrolled in the MAT Elementary/Early Childhood program. Fall Only
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MECED 588 - Early Childhood Education: Meth/Pra
Credits: (3)
This course explores the philosophies, theories and methods for teaching young children in a preK-3 settings. The course will also include major contemporary theories and approaches to early childhood education including examining how they can be utilized with young children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds to enhance earning.
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MECED 589 - Play and the Developing Brain
Credits: (3)
This course provides a contemporary, research-based perspective of learning through play in early childhood settings,and how play supports optimal brain development and executive function skills.Topics will be explored through the lenses of typically developing preschoolers and preschoolers experiencing neurodiverse learning patterns.
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MECED 590 - Infants & Toddlers: Found & Methds
Credits: (3)
This course provides the foundational knowledge necessary to understanding typical and atypical patterns ofdevelopment from conception through toddlerhood. The role of family and parenting as well research-basedstrategies for building and strengthening collaboration and communication between home/caregivers and school is a major focus of the course.
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MEDUC 501 - Current Trends in Education
Credits: (3)
A study of the political, social, economic and intellectual forces currently shaping American education. Special attention is given to educational reforms since the 1960s, the role of the teacher in a democratic society, the challenges facing the contemporary teacher in an era of cultural diversity, changing family structures, technological change, drugs, the pressures for reform, and professionalism in teaching.
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MEDUC 502 - Learning Theory & Human Development
Credits: (3)
Designed to integrate teaching and learning theory. Current research related to child development, cognition, teaching practice and learning styles is explored. Field experience lab is required. Spring Only
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MEDUC 504 - Technology for Learning
Credits: (3)
Emphasizes an analysis of the application of technology for learning, including problem solving and assessment. Hands-on experience is emphasized in the exploration of the use of computer hardware and software, digital photography and the Internet. Copyright laws are also reviewed. Spring Only
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MEDUC 505 - Assessment and Management of the Curriculum
Credits: (3)
Provides an examination of the aims, processes, content and organization of curriculum within secondary school instruction. Particular focus will be given to the interface between student learning and teacher instruction, through a study of classroom management strategies. Theories of student learning in the middle and high grades, and the tools teachers need to connect instruction to learning, will be explored. Basic competencies in lesson and curriculum planning will be developed. Emphasis is placed upon the notion of discipline as integrating subject knowledge with certain teacher-student behaviors and classroom environments for that knowledge to translate into learning.
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MEDUC 506 - Math in the Integrated Curriculum
Credits: (3)
Teacher candidates learn how to assist their pupils as they construct an understanding of mathematics. Focus will be given to teaching math skills within the context of problem solving, communication, connections and reasoning using many tools including manipulatives, technology, children’s literature and journaling. Taken concurrently with MEDUC 507 in the fall semester. Ten full days or 20 half days of field experience are required. Lab fee applies. Fall Only
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MEDUC 507 - Science in the Integrated Curriculu
Credits: (3)
Presents modern methods for elementary science instruction via inquiry and Constructivist teaching principles. Teacher candidates will explore methods to stimulate children to wonder, to use process skills and to construct meaning of scientific principles and concepts. Taken concurrently with MEDUC 506 in the fall semester. Ten full days or 20 half days of field experience are required. Lab fee applies. Fall Only
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