2014-2015 Continuing Professional Studies Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ACCT 130 - Financial Accounting
Accounting is the language of business. This,course introduces the student to accounting from,the point of view of the user of financial reports,and is appropriate for personal as well as,business applications. Students explore the,impact of transactions on the financial position,and profitability of a business, and analyze,financial reports of real-world corporations.
Credits: 3
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ACCT 140 - Managerial Accounting
Managerial accounting focuses on the needs of,management for accounting information to make,informed decisions in the internal operations of,a company. Topics include decision-making,,accounting for planning and control,,cost-volume-profit relationships, and budgeting.
Prerequisites: ACCT-130
Credits: 3
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ACCT 230 - Intermediate Accounting I
The course continues the study of the topics,introduced in Financial Accounting but shifts the,point of view to that of the provider of,accounting information. It presents an in-depth,and critical study of generally accepted,accounting concepts and principles. Topics,include a review of the accounting cycle, the,conceptual framework of accounting, the income,statement and statement of cash flows. Students,examine in detail the balance sheet items of,cash, receivables, inventories, and debt,financing.
Prerequisites: ACCT-130
Credits: 3
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ACCT 231 - Intermediate Accounting II
The study of generally accepted accounting,concepts and principles continues. Topics include,equity financing; property, plant and equipment;,intangible assets; investments in debt and equity,securities; employee compensation; special,revenue recognition methods, lease accounting,,statement of cash flow, and financial statement,analysis.
Prerequisites: ACCT-230
Credits: 3
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ACCT 280 - Forensic Accounting
This course serves as an introduction to forensic,(fraud) accounting. Topics include fraud,examination techniques, interview techniques,,rules of evidence relating to fraud, internal,control methodology, asset misappropriation and,financial statement misrepresentation. Students,cover various fraud examination techniques.,Students also learn rules of evidence as they,relate to several different fraudulent activities,including illegal activities such as wagering,,money laundering, cash skimming and embezzelment.,Course presentation assumes basic accounting,knowledge and guides the student into specialized,applied settings, indicative of forensic,accounting.
Prerequisites: ACCT-130
Credits: 3
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ACCT 310 - Federal Taxes I
Students learn the basic skills of tax planning,and tax research for individuals. Topics covered,include tax determination and payments, gross,income inclusions and exclusions, and itemized,deductions. Many actual federal tax forms for,individuals are studied. In addition to their,textbooks, students use the computerized federal,tax code and the Internal Revenue Service web,site.
Prerequisites: ACCT-130
Credits: 3
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ACCT 340 - Cost Accounting I
The accumulation and analysis of cost information,plays a critical role both in preparing financial,reports of the results of past activity and in,planning and budgeting for future operations.,This course emphasizes planning and controlling,routine operations, non-routine decisions,,long-range planning, and income determination. It,also provides an in-depth look at modern,corporate organizational structures .
Prerequisites: ACCT-140
Credits: 3
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ACCT 341 - Cost Accounting II
This continuation of cost accounting fundamentals,emphasizes direct and absorption costing, capital,budgeting, and inventory-control techniques.
Prerequisites: ACCT-340
Credits: 3
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ACCT 350 - Accounting Information Systems
Learn the fundamentals of accounting information,systems and how they function and fit into,organizations. Using a cycles approach, the,course introduces internal controls, covers basic,elements of the revenue and expense cycles, and,you will become proficient with documentation,techniques, such as flowcharting. You will also,consider the uses of computerized accounting,software and undertake a software research,project. The course focuses on the needs and,responsibilities of accountants as users and,developers of information technology.
Prerequisites: ACCT-231
Credits: 3
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ACCT 400 - Advanced Accounting
The study of selected advanced topics in,financial accounting, including accounting for,income taxes, post-employment benefits, earnings,per share, accounting changes and errors,,business combinations, consolidated financial,statements, accounting for foreign currency,transactions, and ethical issues in accounting.
Prerequisites: ACCT-231
Credits: 3
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ACCT 410 - Federal Taxes II
Gives the student a broad base for understanding,and applying federal tax laws for corporations,,partnerships and property transactions. Tax,research is a major component of this course.
Prerequisites: ACCT-310
Credits: 3
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ACCT 420 - Auditing
An introduction to auditing theory and practice,as governed by generally accepted auditing,standards and accounting principles. Topical,coverage includes the American Institute of,Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional,Conduct, auditors’ legal liability, planning an,audit with emphasis on the study and evaluation,of the internal control structure, audit evidence,(what kind and how much), working papers, the,various types of audit reports and a practical,audit case
Prerequisites: MATH-180,ACCT-231 is the corequisite course.
Credits: 3
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ACCT 470 - Accounting Capstone
As a professional, accountants are required to,stay current in their field, researching and,interpreting the constantly changing rules and,regulations in the accounting industry. Students,will use the accounting knowledge gained during,their program to identify accounting issues in,the workplace or in a case, research the relevant,topics and make recommendations. They will also,reflect on the professional and ethical,responsibilities of their career.
Prerequisites: ACCT-341, ACCT-420
Credits: 3
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Art |
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ARTS 115 - Photography, Introduction to
Students will learn the components of the 35mm,camera; the interrelationship of ASA, aperture,,and shutter speed; and film types and their,applications. Elements of composition, light and,aesthetic values are covered. The darkroom and,printing process are included in the course,format. Practical and professional applications of,photography also are examined. Students must,provide a 35mm SLR camera.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 120 - Art History: Renaissance to Present
A survey of the continuing change experienced ,in art since the 15th century. Students will,examine how an image is achieved as well as the,significance of the subject represented.,Individual inquiry concerning the nature of art,is encouraged.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 125 - Film Appreciation
Students learn to appreciate films through the,critical analysis of various elements of,mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing and sound.,The course introduces the conventions of classical,Hollywood cinema, considers the work of one major,director (auteur), and surveys selected,international and independent films. Students view,and discuss films each week.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 130 - Music Appreciation
Explores the art of listening to music through its,basic elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm,,texture, and form. Instruction will focus on,guided listening to representative works from,Western and non-Western cultures.
Credits: 3
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ARTS 220 - Cultural Immersion Through the Fine Arts,Seminar
Students will use a fine arts lens to explore and,analyze Montreal’s culture. Week 1 will occur,online preparing for the Week 2 experience in,Montreal. During that week, students will meet,daily with their instructor to discuss their,explorations and intercultural interactions. ,The final week online, students will create a,presentation that highlights their experiences,and learning. Their presentations will be shared,with others in the course.
Credits: 3
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Business and Management |
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BLAW 140 - Business Law I
An overview of the entire legal system, with an,emphasis on contract rights. The essential,elements of a contract, the breach of contracts,and the remedies for breach are discussed.,Business and consumer laws, including white-collar,crime, landlord-tenant rights, real property,interests and administrative law are presented.
Credits: 3
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BLAW 245 - Business Law II
Focuses on various forms of legal entities: public,and private corporations, limited and general,partnerships, and Articles 2 and 9 of the Uniform,Commercial Code. The major laws governing,securities, antitrust, bankruptcy, and,environmental issues are reviewed. Special,emphasis is given to the legal liability of the,professional. This course is designed for the,future business manager, entrepreneur, or,professional who wishes to have information,regarding laws governing business.
Prerequisites: BLAW-140
Credits: 3
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BLAW 370 - Employment Law
In this course students identify the myriad of,legal issues surrounding the workplace, employment,relationships, human resources, and federal and,state regulation of the employment environment.,Topics within the course include employment,discrimination, wrongful discharge, health and,retirement benefits, occupational health and,safety, competition and trade secret agreements,,sexual harassment, and privacy rights.
Prerequisites: BLAW-140
Credits: 3
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MGMT 120 - Entrepreneurship
Familiarizes students with the concepts of,entrepreneurship, new venture creation and,management. Students will analyze their personal,strengths and weaknesses as they relate to,launching an entrepreneurial career. An overview,of finance, marketing, business plans, start-ups,and general management issues will be presented.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 150 - An Integrated View of Business
At the very base, businesses organize resources to,earn a return on investments. Students are,introduced to this concept from a process-based,and integrative perspective; i.e. understanding,how assets and people come together to accomplish,their goal. They also learn about factors that,can impact a business’s success including socially,responsible fctors, globalization, innovative,thinking and technology. Students use current,articles and discussions to develop informed,opinions about the place of their organizations,and their leaders in the global economy.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 210 - Managing Behavior in Organizations
There are two ways to view behavior in,organizations: cultural/interpretive and,technical/rational. Students will explore both,views, how they explain and predict organizational,behavior and the management approaches they,inform. Withihn these contexts, students will,explore team and individual behaviors, ethical and,diversity issues in the workplace, and how to,foster success in the face of significant change.,Students will apply course concepts to real-world,scenarios and their personal experiences.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 230 - Financial Systems for Management
Students will learn about the financial operations,and analysis tools of any business or organization,and their role in the success of the enterprise.,Students will learn how to read and interpret,financial statements and how to apply cost,accounting theories and methods. They will gain a,general knowledge about operational and capital,budgeting processes and how to apply financial,goals to departments and units and monitor,financial performance against those goals.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 240 - Corporate Finance and Financial Markets
Companies need financing to meet their goals, and,they must decide between debt and equity,financing. using financial accounting principles,as a foundation, students are introduced to the,concepts and tools used to make this choice, such,as risk analysis, time value of money, analysis of,risk, and cost of capital. An overview of,domestic and foreign financial markets is also,included. Students will apply what they learn to,current events.
Prerequisites: ACCT-130
Credits: 3
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MGMT 250 - Financing a New or Emerging Business
To be successful, entrepreneurs must find capital,to start their businesses and to fund future,growth. To study this essential step in an,entrepreneurial venture, you will focus on the,different types of fihancing alternatives,available to new and early,stage ventures, such as loans, SBA guarantees,,angel investors, venture capitalists and,bootstrapping (minimizing startup costs). You,will also study tools and methods used to,determine how much money a venture actually needs,in order to be viable.
Prerequisites: TAKE ACCT-130 OR MGMT-230.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 255 - Human Resources Mngmt. for Supervisors
Students will explore the impact that effective,supervision and motivation of employees can have,on an organization?s productivity and success.,Students receive an introduction to human resource,management concepts and techniques for managing,people in today?s environment. They will review,the roles and responsibilities that practicing,supervisors and human resources managers share,while focusing on the skills that supervisors need,to perform their management functions: planning,,organizing, staffing, leading and controlling.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 260 - Project Management
Organizations value project management skills for,all employees because these skills make everyone,more effective and efficient. You will be,introduced to skills that define a project’s,scope, specifications and assumptions. You will,also learn to develop a work breakdown structure,and task plan, and to schedule and control the,project. These skills can be used immediately,in work and home life. The class will also,provide insight to project management software.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 262 - Essentials of Project Management
As an overview of project management, students,are introduced to a practical methodology for,completing projects faster and with fewer,problems. They learn about processes used in,professional projects, including skills needed to,define a project’s scope/charter, develop a work,breakdown structure and task plan, and schedule,and control the work. Students also gain an,understanding of time lines, Gantt charts and,using MS Project a leading project management,software. Finally, they will investigate possible,ethical and global issues arising in projects.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 265 - Project Profile, Scope and Integration
Project Managers are responsible for the,successful and cost-efficiency completion of,projects. Students gain insight into how,projects are defined, evaluated, and ultimately,translated into manageable project requirements,and concrete deliverables. They also learn about,processes, tools and techniques they need to,develop workable project risk management plans,and therefore to increase the probability of,completing projects on time, within budget and,according to requirements. MS Project required.
Prerequisites: MGMT-262.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 270 - Small Business Management
Covers the management of the start-up marketing,,finance, production, inventory control and labor,functions of small business. Case problems include,analysis of manufacturing, service and retail,organizations. Differences between large,corporations and small businesses are examined.,Lectures and case-problem approaches are used.
Prerequisites: ACCT-130
Credits: 3
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MGMT 280 - Organizational Development
Addresses the opportunities and problems involved,in managing human dynamics in organizations.,Identifies intervention techniques, theories,,principles, and values involved in planned change,processes for organization development and,organizational transformation. Reviews and,applies behavioral science theory and practice.
Prerequisites: MGMT-210
Credits: 3
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MGMT 290 - Business Career Internship
An individually supervised experience in a,selected profit or nonprofit organization.,Provides opportunity for career exploration, and,to observe and develop technical, interpersonal,,and conceptual skills. Specific experiences are,developed for each workplace. In addition to,working a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week,,weekly reflections will be submitted to the,assistant dean of the CPS business programs.
Prerequisites: 75 credits or permission of program dean.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 300 - Investments
A comprehensive study of investments and,investment markets, giving a broad perspective,from the viewpoint of the individual and,institutional investor. Covers corporate,securities, public securities, real-estate and,mortgage investments, and the organization and,operation of the principal securities markets.,Students are required to establish a hypothetical,investment portfolio and follow their,investments.
Prerequisites: ACCT-130
Credits: 3
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MGMT 310 - Driving Revenues
Successful organizations identify new customers,while continuing to satisfy existing ones.,Building on information from their marketing,course, students study this key business process.,Topics include lead generation, customer,relationship management, customer service support,and related performance measurements and,technologies. Assignments and discussion require,application and synthesis of knowledge, and,include global issues such as international sales,,managing the process across organizational borders,and related outsourcing issues. Students are also,introduced to the process model and the related,systems perspective.
Prerequisites: MKTG-200
Credits: 3
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MGMT 315 - Fulfilling Supply Chain Demand
Companies must effectively and efficiently,deliver goods or services to fulfill customer,demands. Students study the trade-offs across,activities, such as the order process and,managing inventory, managing human resources and,delivery of the product or service. Modeling and,performance metrics are used to apply these,concepts,and creative and innovative,decision-making is a primary focus. An overview,of related technologies, the environmental impact,of various choices and related global issues are,integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: MGMT-310
Credits: 3
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MGMT 320 - Managing Talent
Talent management is the process of attracting and,retaining talented employees, and cultivating,critical knowledge and skills, recognizing that,employees’ talents and skills drive business,success. Using a manager’s strategic perspective,,students study how to recognize and develop,employees’ talents, evaluate performance and,influence behavior within regulatory constraints.,Additionally, they focus on the interrelationship,between organizational culture and traditional,human resources topics. Other themes include,related ethical issues, the global workforce and,links between social responsibility, culture and,business success.
Prerequisites: MGMT-210 or permission of CPS Associate Dean.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 325 - Strategic Human Resource Mgt.
Human Resource professionals manage an,increasingly complex and changing workplace. ,Students will explore strategies for managing,these complexities, including (1) employee,safety, health and wellness and their impact on,employees, (2) management implications of the,virtual workplace, (3) the benefits of an,automated human resource management system and,(4) trends in managing labor relations. They,will also learn about the role of corporate,governance in an organization and how it plays,into employee performance outcomes.
Prerequisites: MGMT-320
Credits: 3
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MGMT 330 - Human Resource Management I
This course provides students an in-depth,exposure to the management of human resources,(HR) with an emphasis on the continuing support,,development and retention of employees. We,discuss the use of performance appraisals;,traditional and incentive-based compensation,plans; employee benefits programs; OSHA and,workplace safety; employee and employer rights;,unions, labor relations and collective,bargaining; and global HR issues. Upon completion,of this course students should be able to,participate actively in the administration of a,broad HR program.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 331 - Human Resources Management II
This course provides students an in-depth,exposure to the management of human resources,(HR) with an emphasis on the continuing support,,development and retention of employees. We,discuss the use of performance appraisals;,traditional and incentive-based compensation,plans; employee benefits programs; OSHA and,workplace safety; employee and employer rights;,unions, labor relations and collective,bargaining; and global HR issues. Upon completion,of this course students should be able to,participate actively in the administration of a,broad HR program.
Prerequisites: MGMT-330
Credits: 3
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MGMT 340 - Financial Management II
Companies must effectively and efficiently deliver,goods or services to fulfill customer demands.,Students study the trade-offs across activities,,such as the order process and managing inventory,,managing human resources and delivery of the,product or service. Modeling and performance,metrics are used to apply these concepts, and,creative and innovative decision-making is a,primary focus. An overview of related,technologies, the environmental impact of various,choices and related global issues are integrated,throughout the course.
Prerequisites: MGMT-240
Credits: 3
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MGMT 350 - Developing a Business Plan
Developing a business plan is a process that,,among other things, helps one decide if a,business is really as good as one might think. It,provides the answer to the question “Why would a,customer purchase my product or service?”,Students develop a business plan that includes an,industry analysis, a marketing plan, financial,projections, an operations plan, and an analysis,of the business’ community involvement and social,responsibility.
Prerequisites: TAKE MGMT-250, MKTG-240.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 360 - Securing Resources
The resource acquisition (supply management),process is instrumental in fulfilling an,organization’s strategic goals. Students learn,about the relationship between supply management,and other areas in the organization, such as,product and service development, the,production/service process, and marketing.,Related ethical considerations are strongly,emphasized. Additional topics include creating,partnerships with suppliers, making in-sourcing,and out-sourcing decisions, and a total cost,perspective for each option. Globalization,,diversity, social responsibility, and introduction,to related software applications are integrated,throughout the course.
Prerequisites: MGMT-310
Credits: 3
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MGMT 370 - Business Research Methods
You will learn the knowledge and applied,techniques to conduct and assess research for,business decision making. Major topics include,types of business research; quality of research,results; ethical issues in research. You will,identify a business-related research problem and ,apply the research process to answer the research,question. You will also review recent research,results and evaluate related current issues. ,Upon completion of this course students should,have acquired the essential tools of business,information literacy.
Prerequisites: MATH-180, MGMT-210
Credits: 3
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MGMT 380 - Business Innovation
New product or service development is a creative,process. When done well, it creates a culture of,innovation identified by interaction among,multiple organizational functions. Students are,introduced to the complexity of the process and to,the systems needed to manage it. They will,explore steps in the process including generating,ideas, developing the concept as well as analyzing,and evaluating it. Students will also consider,the increasing pressure to adapt products/services,to foreign markets.
Prerequisites: MKTG-200
Credits: 3
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MGMT 425 - Decision Making Through Critical and,Creative Thinking
As business environments become more complex, the,accompanying dilemmas require a more advanced,problem-solving process. Students are introduced,to methodology for analyzing data and applying,appropriate techniques for unconventional and,creative solutions. They will learn how to,systematically analyze a problem, generate,innovative and provocative ideas for solutions,,make choices among those ideas, and evaluate the,results.
Prerequisites: 75 Completed Credits
Credits: 3
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MGMT 450 - Integrating the Supply Chain
A supply chain consists of all parties involved,,directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a,customer request. The supply chain not only,includes the manufacturer and suppliers, but also,transporters, warehouses, retailers, and,customers themselves. Students use a supply chain,perspective to integrate business processes,studied in,previous courses, emphasizing collaboration,across organizations. Topics include coordination,across the supply chain, related technologies and,supply chain performance measures.
Prerequisites: MGMT-315 and MGMT-360.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 460 - Business Policy/Strategic Management,Integration
Strategic management refers to creating,,implementing and evaluating cross-functional,decisions to achieve long-term objectives.,Students use a holistic perspective to integrate,knowledge of all business processes to recommend,and evaluate strategic decisions. Specific topics,include (1) creating strategy using situation,analysis, self-evaluation and competitor analysis,(2) determining resource need and availability and,analyzing an implementation plan and (3),evaluating criteria such as suitability,,feasibility and acceptability. A computer,simulation allows students to make decisions and,learn from their results.
Prerequisites: MGMT-425
Credits: 3
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MGMT 470 - Senior Seminar in Work-Based Learning
In this final course for CPS business majors, you,will complete a comprehensive project that,integrates the knowledge you have gained,throughout your business program into a work-based,learning activity. You will work collaboratively,with the instructor, your peers, and, if you,choose to, a mentor. Through the project, relevant,readings and discussion,you will become reflective,and integrative thinkers and self-directed,learners.
Prerequisites: 90 completed credits
Credits: 3
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MGMT 515 - Strategic Human Resource Management
Students will gain a strategic perspective of,Human Resource Management including linkages,between business strategy and the human resource,performance needed for an organization to achieve,its vision. Students learn about critical HR,competencies and various HR roles of supervisors,and HR practitioners. Upon completion of this,course students will be proficient in translating,business objectives into HR strategies - to,achieve competitive advantage and/or,organizational effectiveness through people.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 520 - Managing Talent to Create Organizational,Excellence
Talent management is the process of attracting,and retaining talented employees, cultivating,critical knowledge and skills, and recognizing,that,employees’talents and skills drive organizational,success. Using a manager’s strategic,perspective,students study how to recognize and,develop employees’ talents, evaluate performance,,and influence behavior within regulatory,constraints.Students focus on the critical,interrelationship between organizational culture,and traditional human resources topics. Other,themes include related ethical issues, the global,workforce, and links between social,responsibility, culture and business success. ,(Prereq: MGT 515 Strategic Human Resource,Management)
Prerequisites: MGMT-515
Credits: 3
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MGMT 530 - A Supply Chain Introduction
A supply chain consists of all parties involved,,directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer,request. It not only includes the manufacturer,and suppliers, but also transporters, warehouses,,retailers, and customers themselves. Students,are presented with a holistic perspective of a,supply chain in this overview course. Topics,include relationships with supply chain partners,,logistics in the supply chain, performance,measurements, and global dimensions of a supply,chain.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 535 - Strategic Procurement
Sourcing goods and services is an important part,of an organization’s strategy and supply chain. ,Students will learn about the development and,management of strategic sourcing relationships,and the role of supply management in effective,supply/demand/value chains. Specific topics,include balancing costs and risk and recognizing,total costs associated with procurement decisions.
Credits: 3
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MGMT 540 - Inventory, Distribution & Logistics
As one of a sequence of supply chain-related,courses, students will focus on managing customer,demand and the efficient storage and movement of,inventory, processes that are crucial to meeting,customer demand in a way that is profitable for,the company. They support demand fulfillment for,both end-consumers and business trading partners,and students will learn how these parts fit into,the overall supply chain. Topics include demand,planning, inventory management, and warehouse,operations and transportation.
Prerequisites: MGMT-530
Credits: 3
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MGMT 550 - Supply Chain Strategy
As the capstone of the Graduate Certificate in,Supply Chain Management, students will integrate,concepts learned in previous certificate courses,as they work through an interactive supply chain,simulation. These concepts include supply chain,strategy, total cost approach to decision making,and identifying and planning for risks that may,disrupt their supply chain. Additional topics,include an in-depth study of ethical and,sustainable supply chains. The final project,will be an analysis and evaluation of individual,simulation results.
Prerequisites: MGMT-535
Credits: 3
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MSEL 510 - Leadership Foundation:Comp.&Core Values
Explore leadership theories, focusing ultimately,on transformational leadership, which,incorporates the personal and public dimensions,of leadership. Students learn what values and,characteristics inform their management role, as,well as how to discern the disposition and values,frameworks others bring to the workplace. This,course includes,an intensive one-week residency which utilizes,diagnostic instruments, experiential exercises,,and a writing project to establish a personal,mission statement and formulate strategies for,balancing work and personal values.
Credits: 6
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MSEL 520 - Organizational Change:Theory&Practice
Examine theories of transformational change, that,is, leadership that fundamentally,re-orients an organization, its potential,,objectives and methods. Students learn how to,lead, plan, and implement successful,organizational change, using one’s personal,mission statement as a guide. The course focuses,on issues of organizational culture,,organizational learning, and other forms of,transformational change. Issues such as,behavioral integrity, innovation, sustainability,,organization resilience in face of constant,environmental changes are also covered.
Prerequisites: MSEL-510
Credits: 6
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MSEL 530 - Leadership & Imagination
Focusing on creativity, students will develop new,perspectives and strategies to bring,health, creativity and energy to organizations,through analysis of leadership _themes in,literature, biography, and story-telling.,Students learn to recognize the role of,imagination in transformational leaders’,approaches to growth and change, as well as the,benefits of creativity in problem-solving.,Students will also be introduced to,scenario thinking to manage uncertainty.
Prerequisites: MSEL-510
Credits: 6
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MSEL 540 - Leading Transformation Thru Relationship
Examine effective relationships and processes at,the individual and organization levels necessary,for leading transformations. Students will study,ethical,responsibility, advocacy and authentic leadership,relative to these relationships. They will also,explore how leaders in non-hierarchical,environments are able to transform their,communities, cities and/or organizations.
Prerequisites: MSEL-510
Credits: 6
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MSEL 550 - Communication: Individuals & Groups
Empowerment, collaboration, and dialogue create,and transform community. Students study these,techniques in the context of interpersonal,communication, group,leadership and conflict management. Course,includes an intensive one week residency with,experts in the communication fields and,experiential exercises to develop common,experience for further analysis and integration,with theory. Students also discuss a leadership,project plan to be completed in the program’s,capstone course.
Prerequisites: MSEL-520
Credits: 6
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MSEL 560 - Leadership Capstone:Anticip. the Future
This course culminates in an applied leadership,project to support the translation, application,,and synthesis of core concepts from previous,courses to a final capstone project, through,action research and reflection. Students will,learn about the scientific method and various,research methodologies to select the appropriate,tool for their,research question. In addition, students will,explore various perceptions of current trends and,likely developments in areas such as global,demographics, economics, geo-political,developments, technology, or social trends.
Prerequisites: MSEL-550
Credits: 6
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COMM 130 - Interpersonal Communication
Students will study the basic concepts and,theories of communication, and learn to apply this,knowledge to improve their relationships with,others through everyday communication.,Specifically, students will learn how to interpret,people’s verbal and nonverbal behavior more,accurately, and to be more aware of how others,interpret communicative behavior. They will learn,how to listen actively with empathy, and how,to interact effectively and appropriately with,others from different social and cultural,backgrounds. Students will also explore how to use,communication as a tool to develop their,relationships and self-concepts, and how to manage,conflict using specific communicative strategies.
Credits: 3
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COMM 230 - Small Group Communication
Students will learn the basic theories and,concepts pertaining to the topic of group,communication, and how to apply that knowledge,practically in actual lived experience. In,applying theory to practice, students will learn,how to work effectively with, and participate in,,small groups at school, at home, in social,situations, and in the workplace. Specifically,,they will study how to be successful leaders in,small groups, manage meetings effectively, manage,group conflicts, use small groups to address,problems in the home and workplace, and how to,recognize, analyze, and address problems in group,dynamics.
Prerequisites: Must have completed one of the following: COM-100, ,COMM-130, or 30 credits.
Credits: 3
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COMM 270 - Intercultural Communication
This course builds on COM 130, but with an,emphasis on how to develop skills for,communicating competently in an increasingly,diverse society. Students will explore how culture,is communicated verbally and non-verbally, and how,to interpret and understand culturally-specific,communicative practices. They will also learn how,to establish, develop and manage relationships,with culturally different peoples, and how to,recognize and overcome cultural stereotypes and,prejudices.
Prerequisites: Complete COMM-130 or COM-100.
Credits: 3
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COMM 340 - Organizational Communication
Students will apply communication theory and,research to address the particular challenges to,communicating effectively in organizations.,Students will learn how to identify organizational,communication problems, analyze those problems,,and generate effective solutions. Students will,examine the relationship between organizational,structure and specific communicative practices,,and how communication practices by organizational,members establish, maintain, or change,organizational culture. They will also learn how,to anticipate communication deficiencies in,organizations, and use communication as a means,to facilitate organizational development and,innovation.
Prerequisites: Complete COMM-130 or COM-100.
Credits: 3
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COMM 350 - Conflict Management
Students learn how to view conflict as a process,of social interaction in which communication plays,a key role in determining its outcome. Students,will learn to identify and overcome possible,sources of conflict in interpersonal, group, and,organizational contexts, and how to work through,conflict appropriately and successfully when it,occurs in these contexts. Students will examine,their own conflict styles and learn how to reshape,behaviors that do not foster constructive,conflict, and develop strategies designed to,transform conflict into a productive experience.,Primarily, students will study how to interpret,the conflict behavior of others, and how to use,communicative behavior to manage conflict to the,benefit of all participants involved.
Prerequisites: COM-100 or COMM-130 and 30 completed credits or 60 completed,credits
Credits: 3
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COMM 360 - Social Interaction/Digital Age
Students will learn to navigate the rapidly,changing nature of communication in the digital,age, deeply engaging with tools such as instant,messaging, social networks, blogs and,collaborative spaces online, all the while,applying specific communication theories in order,to determine best practices. Through reading,,discussion and intensive hands-on projects,,students will work to overcome online,communication barriers and gain critical,understanding of which tools are effective in,which situations. Students will be required to,download, access and utilize various online,communication tools.
Prerequisites: COM-100 or COMM-130 and 30 completed credits or 60 completed,credits
Credits: 3
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Computer and Digital Forensics |
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CFDI 110 - Introduction to Criminalistics
This course will introduce students to the various,types of forensic technology used in criminal,investigations. Students will be presented with a,comprehensive overview of technical forensic,methods to include: DNA analysis, fingerprint,analysis, document and voice analysis, forensic,serology, forensic toxicology,,and digital analysis.
Credits: 3
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CFDI 240 - Digital Forensic Investigation,Techniques
Digital as it relates to this class is anything,that can store or transmit data. Forensics is the,use of science in a court of law. This course will,examine digital forensic as it relates to both,civil and criminal investigations. The course,content includes best practices in securing,,processing, acquiring, examining and reporting on,digital evidence. Students will be,exposed to current technologies and methods as,well as leading edge techniques with,practical based projects and research,opportunities.
Prerequisites: CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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CFDI 270 - Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics
Students will study several specialized areas of,digital forensics, namely, information hiding,,anti-forensics, and network forensics. The broad,field of data hiding and anti-forensics will be,explored with a specific concentration on,cryptography (secret writing) and steganography,(hidden writing). Basic principles of digital,media will be studied in order to understand how,digital images, audio, and video can be,manipulated and how such manipulation can be,detected. Finally, introductory concepts about,computer network investigations will be presented.
Prerequisites: CFDI-240 and CMIT-130
Credits: 3
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CFDI 310 - Mobile Forensics
Students in this course will/earn how to properly,identify, preserve, analyze, examine data and,report on mobile device data. Students will,also be taught how to effectivefy conduct,investigations involving mobile devices. Content,will include analog and digital telephone networks,and technologies surrounding cellular technology.,Concepts of “off the chip” extraction and analysis,will be discussed. Content will include analog and,digital telephone networks and technologies,surrounding cellular technology.
Prerequisites: CFDI-240
Credits: 3
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CFDI 320 - File Forensics
Students will gain a practical knowledge of the,elements of digital forensics as it relates to,parsing and understanding file system structure,and use. File systems are the underlining,structures of hardware systems and are used as a,method of storing and organizing computer files,and their data.
Prerequisites: CFDI-240
Credits: 3
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CFDI 340 - Digital Forensic Analysis
This course explores more advanced topics and,methodologies for examining digital,evidence. Topics taught in this class include,File,System Forensics, Computer Operating,System Forensics and Mobile Device Forensics.,Students are challenged to work,individually and in groups to examine and prepare,detailed reports showing the relevance,of digital evidence to mock cases. This course,presents a higher level of technical detail and,will balance theory and hands-on aspects for,conducting digital forensic examinations.
Prerequisites: CFDI-240
Credits: 3
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CFDI 350 - White-Collar Crime
This course will provide students with a thorough,presentation of the various types of white-collar,crime identified by our law enforcement community.,Students will gain insight into the motives behind,white-collar crime and methods used by,white-collar criminals to pursue their criminal,endeavors. Students will also be presented with,enforcement strategies and techniques.
Prerequisites: CFDI-240
Credits: 3
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CFDI 360 - Cybercrime
This course will focus on economic and other,crimes perpetrated over the Internet or other,telecommunications networks. This course will,discuss crimes ranging from auction fraud and,social engineering to e-mail scams and phishing.,Network forensics and investigative techniques,will also be presented.
Prerequisites: CFDI-240
Credits: 3
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CFDI 440 - Certified Computer Examiner Practicum
In conjunction with the International Society for,Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE), this course,prepares the qualified student to successfully,sit,for the Certified Computer Examiner (CCE),certification examination. The certification,process is vendor-neutral and students can employ,any methodologies that they choose. Rather than,focus on tools, the course emphasizes the process,of computer forensics examinations from case,introduction, data analysis, and reporting.
Prerequisites: CFDI-340,Contact Center for Professional & Executive Development to,register for this course.
Credits: 3
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CFDI 450 - Sr Sem /Digital Investigation
A senior-level research and discussion course.,Student projects will be based upon discussions,and research into changing technologies and laws,as they affect the field of digital forensics.,Students will be required to demonstrate their,understanding of the subject by presenting and,demonstrating the applied elements of their,research. Presentations and demonstrations will be,made to faculty, students, and invited guests.
Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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CFDI 490 - Forensics Internship
Students obtain practical experience in a,real-world environment employing the forensics,techniques described in this curriculum and more.,With faculty supervision, students will work 120,hours in a setting appropriate to this major.
Prerequisites: Must complete 75 credits before taking this course.,Must also have GPA of 3.0 and permission of Program,Director.
Credits: 3
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Computer and Information Technology |
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CMIT 120 - Hardware and Architecture
Students examine the component organization,,hardware concepts, and architecture for all levels,of computer systems. Students will be given,hands-on experience involving installing,,configuring, and troubleshooting computer,hardware. Historical and current computer,architecture concepts will be covered and used as,a basis to discuss future trends. Topics include:,Hardware design and instruction and processing,,component and peripheral issues, digital logic,,parallel processors, Assembly Language,,introduction to interfacing, data acquisition and,machine control, and server architecture.
Credits: 3
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CMIT 130 - Networking Fundamentals
This course provides an introductory understanding,of the myriad of topics related to networking,,ranging from local and wide area networks to the,Internet, web servers and services, TCP/IP and,network security. Topics will focus on relevant,issues, while providing a historical context and a,glimpse into emerging/future technologies. The,broad survey coverage of this course teaches basic,concepts and terminology that will prepare,students to gain in-depth understanding in later,courses, professional experiences, and outside,reading and activities.
Credits: 3
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CMIT 135 - Introduction to Computer Systems
This course gives the student an introduction to,the broad discipline of computer science and,software engineering. It covers topics essential,to creating a foundation of knowledge before,moving on to more advanced courses. Topics include,an introduction to computer architecture,,introduction to programming logic and program,design using C++, IEEE floating point,representation, integer representation, two’s,compliment, and object-oriented principles.,Students must have an understanding of algebraic,problem solving.
Credits: 3
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CMIT 140 - Introduction to Operating Systems
This course provides a comparative study of,popular PC-class operating systems and operating,environments, including DOS, Windows 9x(95 and,98), Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Unix. Students,will also understand the strengths and limitations,of these operating systems and be able to,identify the environments in which they are used.,Subject matter is reinforced by hands-on,laboratory exercises and assignments.
Credits: 3
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CMIT 200 - Relational Database Design and SQL
Introduces the student to the relational database,model using SQL Server or Oracle based systems.,Students will learn to design entity relationship,diagrams using a UML or CASE tool and then,translate them to tables and other database,objects. Other topics include Structured,Query Language (SQL),normalization, stored,procedures, triggers and concurrency.
Prerequisites: CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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CMIT 210 - Intro to Managing Information Systems
All businesses have information systems, and the,vast majority of them are computerized. Students,will study the development and use of information,systems to achieve organizational goals. From a,management perspective, students will learn how,information systems enhance buisness processes,,how to use information systems as a competitive,advantage and their usefulness in integrating,across organizations. Other topics include IS,security, ethical issues surrounding information,systems and the consequences of its international,reach.
Prerequisites: ACCT-140 and CAPS-212
Credits: 3
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CMIT 310 - Enterprise Database Systems
Introduces organization and processing in,enterprise Database Management Systems. The,student will develop skills in database systems,analysis, management and processing. The,structure, components, and processing of,enterprise Database Management Systems (DBMS) will,be covered. The course is presented from the,viewpoint of operating and maintaining an,enterprise level database system as well as,supporting its use.
Prerequisites: CMIT-200
Credits: 3
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CMIT 410 - Information Systems Design
The first of the two capstone courses for the CIT,degree, which introduces and integrates the,topics of management and organization theory with,technology. The role of Management Information,Systems (MIS) is described, including current,professional practices and methods, presentation,of systems theory, decision theory, organizational,models, types of MIS, planning and MIS development
Prerequisites: NETW-330, CMIT-310
Credits: 3
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CMIT 420 - Information Systems Development
A practical project to be completed in,collaboration with an ITS faculty member. Students,will design a project that addresses a,contemporary computer information system industry,challenge and management problem. Students will be,required to demonstrate their understanding of the,subject by presenting and demonstrating their,proposals and solution. Presentations and,demonstrations will be made to faculty, students,,and invited guests.
Prerequisites: CMIT-410
Credits: 3
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CMIT 450 - Senior Seminar Project
A senior research project to be completed in ,collaboration with an ACS faculty member. Students,will design a project that will include a,research component and an application component. ,The project will address a contemporary computer,information system industry challenge. Students,will be required to demonstrate their,understanding of the subject by presenting and,demonstrating the applied elements of their,research. Presentations and demonstrations will be,made to faculty, students,and invited guests.
Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits in major before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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Computer Applications |
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CAPS 111 - Word Processing
This course introduces all basic word processing,functions including document creation and editing,,blocking, printing considerations and document,management techniques. Students will acquire a,basic working knowledge of a Windows-based word,processor.
Credits: 1
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CAPS 112 - Spreadsheets
This course introduces basic spreadsheet concepts.,”What-if” concepts and design considerations will,be stressed throughout. Students will learn how to,use a Windows-based spreadsheet program.
Credits: 1
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CAPS 113 - Database Management
The course introduces basic database concepts,including database design, data dictionaries and,query and search techniques.
Credits: 1
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CAPS 121 - Internet and Online Research
This course focuses on the Internet tools,available to search for information. Students,learn how to navigate the World Wide Web through,practical exercises in searching for information.,Research techniques will be stressed throughout.
Credits: 1
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CAPS 212 - Spreadsheets, Advanced
This course provides additional spreadsheet topics,such as advanced functions and creation and use of,macros. Multi-dimensional spreadsheets and,advanced spreadsheet graphics will also be,covered.
Prerequisites: CAPS-112 or permission of Dean.
Credits: 2
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Computer Networking |
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NETW 130 - Telecommunications
Introduces students to the technology underlying,the public switched telephone network. Topics,include technical, legal and business issues;,customer premises equipment; central office,switching; the SS7 network; interexchange,carriers; data communication techniques;,transmission media and wireless.
Credits: 3
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NETW 210 - Wireless Networking
One or more emergent networking and security,topics will be covered. Content will build on,CNIS undergraduate curriculum and relate to,industry and research trends. The course will,include issues regarding the integration of new,technology into existing network and security,systems.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130, CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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NETW 215 - TCP/IP
This course is a thorough review of the,Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol,(TCP/IP) which is used extensively in corporate,enterprise networks and the Internet. The course,will cover the structure of TCP/IP, its,application to data networks, and security issues.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130
Credits: 3
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NETW 240 - Computer & Network Security
This course provides an introduction to computer,and data network security. Students will examine,the rationale and necessity for securing computer,systems and data networks, as well as,methodologies for implementing security, security,policies, best current practices, testing,security, and incident response.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130
Credits: 3
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NETW 250 - Windows Server Administration I
This lab-based course will cover the fundamentals,of current Windows server systems and network,adminstration. Topics to be covered include:,domain administration; file system management;,networked printers; user management; and,workstation configuration.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130, CMIT-140
Credits: 3
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NETW 260 - Linux Systems Administration I
This course will introduce the student to some of,the key components of the Linux/UNIX operating,system. The course will compare various flavors,of the Linux/UNIX operating system and the history,of its evolution. In addition, the student will,become familiar with the selection criteria for,Linux/UNIX as a alternative (or cooperative),operating environment in the business world.,Finally, the student will obtain a working,knowledge of the Linux operating system through,practical experience.
Prerequisites: CMIT-130, CMIT-140
Credits: 3
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