Courses

At the nexus of business, nonprofit and government lies the emerging new realm of social enterprise. The leaders of this realm — social entrepreneurs — embrace the complexity of society’s most pressing issues and foster creative solutions through business ventures. This course will explore this emerging realm and provide tools and knowledge for success within […]

This course provides the philosophy and analytical tools that allows business professionals to make optimal decisions when faced with complex business problems and decisions. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analytical methods including decision trees, with added focus on practical application of basic analytical skills developed in the course.

This course focuses on techniques used to identify, assess, mitigate, control, track, and develop contingencies to uncertainties in the business marketplace. This course integrates case studies and applications across a wide spectrum of business applications. This course also integrates systems analysis techniques for managing risk and uncertainty.

This course focuses on the planning, organizing, and managing of resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals. Emphasis is placed on how to improve quality while minimizing cost and time overruns. Learners learn how to develop effective scope statements, work break down structures, Gantt Charts, CPM diagrams, and apply Earned Value […]

Provides an introduction to the role of information systems in support of businesses and organizations. Special focus is placed on how information systems support and enhance administrative operations, decision-making, new strategic endeavors, organizational structure, financial accounting, situational awareness, and facilitation of corporate leadership. Emphasis is placed on developing a managerial perspective regarding the development, use […]

This course provides an introduction to current theories and concepts concerning the marketing of services and goods. Emphasis is placed on developing a domestic and global perspective of the marketplace and how targeting of market segments, market research, developing attractive product offerings, effective advertising, pricing and selection of distribution channels results in business success.

This course introduces basic quantitative techniques and includes an introduction to spreadsheet programing, queuing, and simulation. The course provides enhanced quantitative analytical skills for the business professional and focuses on practical applications using Microsoft Excel.

This course focuses on developing an understanding of general purpose financial statements. Competency is developed in processing and presenting financial information and understanding the impact of basic financial ratios on the firm’s performance. Focus is also placed on recording transactions including cash, receivables, inventory, depreciation, payroll, bonds and liabilities.

Provides an introduction to supply chain management and operations from the acquisition of raw materials, to the production of goods and services, and the transportation of these products and services to customers through various distribution channels. Learners will learn how to synchronize customer orders and production while minimizing costs.

This course addresses the meaning of global leadership and provides an opportunity for each learner to develop a personal perspective. It integrates a number of international sources and takes a case study approach to understanding how successful business visionaries address local, regional and global business challenges. Learners learn how understanding one’s own inherent leadership strengths […]

This course builds on the skills developed in BUSA 560 but seeks a deeper theoretical awareness of how diverse cultural interactions affect project success. Specific emphasis is placed on managing and interacting with international partners, partnering for successful cross- cultural relationships, and how project managers must understand various preferences and practices used by project managers […]

This course teaches the learner how to create mathematical models using Microsoft Excel to manage operations across an array of different business organizations. Techniques include facility planning, supply chain management, queuing, distribution networks, and transportation models. This course builds on methods learned in BUSA 532.

This course provides an introduction to PERT. This provides project managers with the ability to make optimal decisions when faced with uncertainty. It applies probabilistic values to future scenarios so that project managers can better understand and articulate uncertainty to their customers.

This course focuses on three diverse themes that are critical to Human Resource Management success. The first section addresses the foundation for federal, state and international laws that pertain to employment. The second section addresses the relationship between management and labor unions and the importance of balancing organizational goals with employee concerns. The third section […]

This class provides in depth knowledge on techniques to recruit and staff organizations. Equal employment opportunity laws are discussed, as are techniques for determining job effectiveness of individuals and for ensuring that the right personnel are hired for the right jobs.

Conflict is a constant element in any decision-making environment. This course provides tools to help understand the nature of disputes and development of both group and individual strategies that result in negotiated solutions that are satisfactory to all parties involved.

This course addresses the regulation and norms that are involved in the development of health care legislation and policy in the U.S. It addresses the most important laws that pertain to the health care field and the role of third party payers and mangers and their impact on the availability of health care services and […]

Provides an introduction to economic concepts and norms that are specific to the Health Care community. The course includes analysis of health care demand, insurance policies, and obtainment of medical care for those without insurance and the disenfranchised. A treatise on managed care organizations, drug companies and policies, and the supply of medical providers and […]

Provides an introduction to the U.S. National and Global healthcare and services system. Provides analysis of how the current system evolved over time and examines unique characteristics of health care as both a product and service. The course develops a thorough understanding of the role of patients, physicians, hospitals, employers, employees, insurers, communities and government […]

This course provides a deeper ability to assess the internal and external environment of the firm in a multinational context. It also addresses how firms create business and corporate level strategies to create value and sustainable competitive advantages in the international environment. Challenges inherent in managing a workforce comprised of employees from more than one […]

This course focuses on the professional responsibility of the Neutral in the Dispute Resolution Process. The basic provisions of existing, proposed, and adopted Rules of Professional Conduct for Dispute Resolution Professionals in various contexts will be examined. Prerequisite(s): DISR 502 and DISR 504.

Provides students with an understanding of common medical and surgical procedures used in the care of patients. Students will gain knowledge in performing medical tests, helping with surgical procedures and rehabilitation, and in understanding the diagnoses of patient conditions.

This course places emphasis on the planning and management of information technologies and related resources at the corporate level. Topics include assessment of information technologies, tracking emerging technologies and trends, management of portfolio resources, end-user computing, technology transfer, outsourcing, theoretical models, strategic applications and strategic IT planning.

This course introduces learners to a cloud specific orientation about network and virtualization technologies. Learners will learn about datacenter network technologies and standards, network virtualization for systems and network devices, planning network concepts for mobility solutions, and network design and performance goals for centralized system provisioning.

This course introduces learners to mobile computing and mobile application development. Students will learn about mobile computing applications, technologies, and wireless communication, as well as how to use mobile application frameworks and development environments to reinforce learned concepts.

This course provides an opportunity for learners to attain the fundamental principles of computer security as applied to management. This course covers privacy concerns, secrecy issues, operational security, physical security, hardware security, software security, communications security, and data security.

This course provides an opportunity for learners to gain understanding of the role of enterprise information systems in critical business processes conducted by a business organization. Learners will become aware of the critical role of enterprise information systems in a business organization, examine the intricate interplay between business processes and information systems, and work in […]

This course introduces concepts, tasks, methods and techniques in data collection, data processing and data analysis. Students will learn popular data mining techniques and will be able to identify promising engineering and business applications of data mining. In addition, this course integrates techniques from several fields including machine learning, statistics, pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, and […]

This course provides an introduction to the management of information, knowledge and database systems. The course emphasizes the understanding of the fundamentals of relational systems including data models, database architectures, and database manipulations. The course also provides an understanding of new developments and trends such as Internet database environment and data warehousing. The course uses […]

This course focuses on the activities surrounding an information system after it is developed. Topics gravitate around the elements of the information systems lifecycle, and include system implementation, installation, conversions and changeovers, post-implementation reviews, user training modalities, and system maintenance approaches.

This course covers in detail the responsibilities and activities of a system engineer during the initial phases of a system development. It addresses the engineering objectives, responsibilities and activities during the major development phases of a system development. Topics in this course include functional analysis, system trade-offs, measures of effectiveness, system development models, customer integration […]

This course introduces fundamentals of the systems engineering processes and their application to the development of engineering systems. It describes the role and the viewpoint of the system engineer. Topics in this course include: concept definitions, system synthesis, system analysis, mathematical models, risk assessment, engineering design, computer-aided systems engineering (CASE) tools, systems management, decision analysis […]

This course will provide a broad coverage of human factors and show how the application of human factors principles can improve the design of systems involving the interaction of humans with technology. It focuses on the cognitive and physical abilities and limitations, and applying that knowledge to engineering design. In addition, it focuses on the […]

This course introduces learners with the medical language. Organized by body system, this course is the foundation of medical word building with a basic analysis of medical terms, common anatomical roots, suffixes, and prefixes. This course also presents anatomy and physiology, terminology, common diseases, pronunciation, and abbreviation.

This course strengthens learners study skills and effective strategies to increase performance and success in college. Learners see how to use their learning styles to tailor their approach to learning, process information more efficiently, manage time effectively, set goals, increase concentration, increase motivation, reduce stress and procrastination, read college textbooks more effectively, take notes, prepare […]

Surveys the various roles in the healthcare system so learners understand the roles of members of the healthcare team.

An overview of the health care system and its functions today. The course focuses on the different components of the industry and how the nation’s health care system is structured. In addition insurance and reimbursement mechanisms and regulatory and planning mechanisms are covered.

This course provides an overview of the evolution of medicine, the role of allied health professionals and the different medical specialties.

Provides students with a basic understanding of the legal and ethical consideration in healthcare. Students will be exposed to informed and uninformed consent, confidentiality of the patient, HIPAA laws, Physician orders, malpractice, and what to do if a coworker disagrees with orders given by the physician.

This course addresses the modeling, characteristics and performance of both linear and non-linear control systems. Topics will include controlling and protecting systems, stability, root locust and frequency methods. In addition it will address feedback control systems, signal flow graphs, Bode plots and steady state errors, Nyquist plots and state variable approach.

This course introduces the modern developments in the sensors systems design area. It presents certain challenges especially those required in a systems protocol. This entails addressing key design considerations especially in the advancements of inexpensive electronics. It presents a solution and lesson using human intervention which is given create consideration whenever speaking about system enhancements […]

This course will introduce the learners to complex system lifecycle and integration to system operation and maintenance. An overriding concern is the integration of engineering systems with management systems of an organization. Major phases, procedures, policies, and techniques in the engineering system life cycle are discussed in detail.

This course introduces existing and emerging information infrastructures and resources that are available to companies and corporations. It also covers issues that are involved in the management of the information technologies function. The course will provide an overview of network design, implementation and maintenance, broadband networks, local area networks, wide area networks, wireless and mobile […]

This course introduces learners to the blend of various engineering knowledge, management techniques, people management skills and computer technology integrated with applied mathematics and statistics. The industrial engineer can design, implement, control and manage complex systems in an optimum manner. This course introduces learners to safe and more efficient best practices in the field of […]

This course provides fundamental concepts related to hazardous, radioactive power generation and waste management. It introduces sources and characteristics of hazardous and radioactive wastes, principle and applications of various hazardous waste control techniques.

This course provides an opportunity for learners to explore and establish a professional portfolio and host it through a content management systems. Learners will identify various methods for collecting documentation and evidence of learning from the courses that will be taken as part of their studies. This course also covers research on electronic portfolio development […]

This course provides an opportunity for learners with a non-related engineering or science background, a good understanding of the fundamental science and mathematics principles needed to be successful in an engineering-related graduate program. Learners taking this course will be exposed to theoretical and hands- on exercises in the fields of Mathematics and Physics. Mathematics topics […]

Compare and contrast dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, interviewing, counseling, and the ministerial. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of problem solving and transformative dispute resolution processes. Develop foundational knowledge for selecting the most appropriate dispute resolution process. Survey ethical, legal, and policy issues arising from the use of dispute resolution processes to prepare […]

This graduate level course reviews personality psychology. This course will examine the question, “What is personality?� in-depth and from a number of perspectives by analyzing how different concepts of personality have developed and progressed over time.

This course introduces students to relevant themes in world literatures.  Students read lectures, explore primary and secondary material, engage in group discussions and projects, and write three 1500-word essays in MLA Formal, which are shared/evaluated in discussion forums. //

This course reviews the historical trends in dispute resolution practices and examines the emergence of new practices as our sociocultural development has evolved, as well as evaluates how changing global and economic dynamics have shaped the need for responsive conflict resolution practices.

This course focuses on how one develops a respectful community where learners can work productively including educators’ responsibilities for moral development and citizenship, appropriate adaptations of timing and sequencing, motivating learners successfully, and supporting parent involvement. Case studies and simulations will be used to allow educators to become more intuitive in their management plans and […]

This course develops teachers’ skills in formative and summative assessment, with a focus on the use of formative assessments that reflect an understanding of diversity in learner development (physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and linguistic) and the appropriate discourse and feedback associated with various stages of development and misconceptions. Research on effective feedback strategies, learning tools […]

This course integrates content, technology, and research on learning through its focus on designing and evaluating instructional units. Issues of differentiation, rubrics, and analysis of misconceptions will also be addressed. Learners will design instructional plans (inclusive of technological resources) within their content specialization that allows for various learning needs.

This course provides mathematical background and analysis of engineering processes. Mathematical models are used in the development and modeling of modern engineering system that include either theoretical scenarios or highly complex real-world interactions. Topics in this course will include differential equations, dimensional analysis and scaling, probabilistic modeling, optimization, discrete and continuous models, fitting models to […]

This course introduces the learner to the social, ethical, legal and philosophical side of engineering practice. It discusses the social and organizational implications, rights and duties related to the actions of engineering professionals. In addition, it covers various engineering codes of ethics, laws and legislations, and liability. Topics include legal, economic, social, organizational and ethical […]

This course introduces the learners to advanced analytical methods used for problem solving and making better decisions. It uses mathematical analysis and optimization in a holistic approach to improve the learners’ knowledge of designing useful and more efficient systems.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of natural resource management. It will focus on both renewable and non-renewable resources such as soil, water, biofuels, forests, wildlife, oil, metals and minerals. Students will be exposed to the current issues dealing with both renewable and non-renewable resources, policies, economics, politics and decision making structures.

This course introduces engineering aspects of solid, liquid, biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste materials and their collection, transport and disposal. It also covers incineration, compositing, recovering and recycling of solid wastes. Additional topics include landfill systems, capping and closure systems, raw materials waste management and recycling, policies and political aspects of waste management.

This course represents an interdisciplinary bridge between industrial and environmental engineering. Topics include characterization and assessment of polluting and industrial wasters, control and treatment of industrial emissions and wastes, administrative and legal aspects of pollution, soils (assessment and remediation) and industrial water pollution.

This course introduces the development and application of analytical solutions and numerical models. It will introduce learners to readily available tools and applications that will aide them in the modeling of complex and real-world environmental systems. Topics include mathematical models and analysis, simulation applications and their application to real-world situations.

This course introduces engineering approaches to protecting water quality with an emphasis on fundamental principles. It covers theory and conceptual design of engineering systems for water treatment, wastewater and drinking water. In addition, it covers the physical, chemical and biological principles of process design, aeration, filtration, softening, chemical treatment, coagulation, taste and odor control.

This course introduces in details the sources, effects and regulation of air pollutants. Students will be exposed to basic meteorological processes, air quality modeling, technology for air pollution control, odor control and noise pollution. In addition it will cover pollution control and health problems, global atmospheric changes and risk assessment. Learners will be able to […]

This course focuses on the essentials of renewable energy, transportation and sustainable design. It will introduce topics of engineering, conservation and sustainability. Topics include biofuels, renewable and non-renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, environmental policy and low impact development.

This course offers learners the resources they need in order to move forward along their career paths. This course will also aid in supporting and facilitating the academic, professional, and personal development of learners.

This course overviews project management topics and practices for the engineering professionals. Topics include conception, planning, scheduling, budgeting, leadership, management, tracking, and completion of projects, as well as the use of software tools in supporting project management efforts.

This course provides the history of mathematics and gives an overview of mathematical principles including the nature of: numeration systems, algebra, geometry, money, logic, chance, graphs, voting and apportionment.

This graduate level course familiarizes learners with both legal and ethical responsibilities associated with the practice of Counseling. Learners learn about appropriate roles and behavior to avoid liability and prevent harm to clients. Issues such as confidentiality, duty to treat, responsibility to third parties, ethical decision-making, and legal remedies for discrimination experienced by people in […]

This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge, insight and skills related to 1.) the delivery of multicultural psychological services/ art therapy and 2.) effective collaboration in a multicultural milieu. Students explore competencies required to increase their ability to work effectively and ethically in a complex and diverse social world. The application of theoretical and […]

This course provides an introduction to the process of creating vector-based graphic images using Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector program for graphics professionals. In this course, the key features of Illustrator will be covered, including how to use the core drawing and shape tools, the transformation features, page layout, text, layers, perspective and 3-D drawing, […]

Explore current sociological, political, and religious climates that contribute to terrorism. Critique the way that the terrorist threat is shaped by law and other institutions. Examine responses to terrorism, including a wider culture of surveillance and control. Reflect on the relationship between immigration and terrorism. Develop understanding of the emerging changes to the role of […]

Apply integrated theories of crime and delinquency from a broad interdisciplinary perspective to garner understanding of how research in criminology is produced. Examine how criminology research translates into crime control policy. Critically assess current crime control and crime prevention strategies pertaining to policy and practice. Design and execute original research on one of the following […]

Research is the foundation on which any solid science is built. This course will introduce you to research methodologies frequently used in the social sciences, and especially those used in the field of psychology. It is important that you are able to not only identify the techniques used by others, but also employ them yourself. […]

This introductory level graduate course in art therapy will acquaint learners with the definitions, historical roots, theoretical underpinnings, and basic elements of the field of art therapy.

This course provides students with the technical background needed to be a knowledgeable consumer of human resource (HR) products and services, to manage HR effectively, or to be a successful HR professional. The course emphasizes how managers can more effectively acquire, develop, compensate, and manage the internal and externalenvironment that relates to the management of […]

This course introduces students to key concepts, technologies, and topics related to the study of state-of-the-art methods of creating digital media: time-based art, network culture, image resolution, computational techniques, virtuality, and interactivity. Students will explore ways of constructing types of digital media and investigate the history of digital technology, gaining an understanding of digital culture and […]

This course is an introduction to financial accounting and reporting. Topics covered include accounting terminology and concepts, analyzing transactions, the double-entry framework, journalizing and posting transactions, adjusting entries, depreciation methods, tax and payroll requirements, financial statements and statements of cash flow. Prerequisite: MTH 105.

This course introduces students to the techniques and tools of management information systems. Information systems and the strategies for managing them change quickly.

Exposes learners to cutting edge ideas and thinking on how effective entrepreneurial leadership and innovation creates new ventures. This course focuses on the nexus between lead user knowledge and entrepreneurial leadership ability that results in the development of successful businesses. This course integrates the importance of social responsibility and how socially focused organizations both improve […]

This course approaches and envisions leadership as a complex system requiring constant adaptation and reflection as a leader. The course explains levels of leadership as well as lenses through which to view organizational life. The course also focuses on traditional strategic management topics including analysis of the internal and external environment, as well as decisions […]

This course addresses traditional concepts and themes in the field of Organizational Behavior. It focuses on development of theoretical challenges in organizational management and how to develop practical solutions to issues and problems in the modern global workplace. Specific topics include leadership, motivation, employee participation, teamwork, job enrichment and work integration.

This course provides the learner with the basic skills needed to be successful in the MBA program. It focuses on expectations of graduate level work including correct documentation and use of scholarly resources, an introduction to basic business and management principles and functions and addresses ethical theories and challenges related to modern business and management.

This course provides the study of management theory and applications related to the manager’s role in a global business environment. Topics include strategic planning, organizational structure and design, ethics and social responsibility, motivating employee performance, decision making, and the nature of leadership. Prerequisite: BUSA 201.

This course gives an overview of the basic functions of business and how they interrelate. Topics covered include fundamentals of economics, global business, e-business, entrepreneurship, human resources, marketing, management, finance and investment.

This course is designed to strengthen students study skills and learn effective strategies to increase performance and success in college. Students learn how to use their learning styles to tailor their approach to learning, process information more efficiently, manage time effectively, set goals, increase concentration, increase motivation, reduce stress and procrastination, read college textbooks more […]

Builds on BUSA 510 Organizational Behavior and BUSA 520 Strategic Leadership, by intensely focusing on techniques for managing groups and work teams in a team-oriented culture. This course examines internal group processes such as: cohesion, communication, conflict, feedback & motivation. It also addresses composition issues in teams such as: diversity, globalism, and social loafing; and […]

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