2012-2013 Graduate College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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HCMT 510 - Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System
Students will learn about the U.S. health care,system, including: the federal government’s role,,health industry management, cost and quality,issues, managed care, reimbursement mechanisms,,legal and regulatory issues, profit vs. non-profit,care, the role of technology and technology,assessment. A major emphasis of the course is on,analyzing role/value/barriers to process,improvement and using information technology as a,tool. Students will relate process improvement,needs to the development, implementation and,management of information systems.
Credit(s): 3
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HCMT 520 - Healthcare IT Infra.: Sys and Solutions
Students will learn about the challenges of,managing information as a strategic resource,within healthcare organizations. They will design,information technology systems to capture,,combine, and transform information to measure,processes/outcomes of care, support collaborative,clinical decision-making, support management,decisions, empower patients, and improve health,care operations.
Prerequisite(s): HCMT-510
Credit(s): 3
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HCMT 525 - Health Finance & Economics
Students gain a systematic overview of the,financial operations of common healthcare,organizations, both public and private, and an,understanding of the financial components which,enable health services delivery. Students will,identify and examine key issues confronting the,financial management of healthcare systems and,provide strategies for effective management of the,challenges. Topics explored will include,traditional financial management techniques and,tools applied to healthcare settings as well as,financial management challenges unique to the,healthcare industry.
Prerequisite(s): HCMT-510
Credit(s): 3
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HCMT 530 - Healthcare Law and Regulation
Students learn the impact of law and ethics on the,management of healthcare in the provider setting.,Course themes include the legal barriers that,interfere with IT driven process improvement,,including exposure to malpractice, the limits on,sharing information across institutions and the,resulting limited pool of case studies and shared,experiences.
Prerequisite(s): HCMT-510 and HCMT-520
Credit(s): 3
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HCMT 540 - Clinical Systems Management
Students will learn about computerized clinical,information systems and computer-based,patient records. They will explore health,information systems within the context of the work,environment and associated business processes.,Students will design clinical information systems,capable of providing quality care and case,management and apply effective management of,change practices in the context of clinical,systems to implement improvements.
Prerequisite(s): HCMT-520
Credit(s): 3
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HCMT 550 - Healthcare Perf & Process Improvement
Students will learn about healthcare,organizational measurements, assessments and,improvement practices employed to improve the,quality of healthcare service and delivery.,Students will examine and analyze traditional,quality, structure and process assessments,including risk management, credentialing and the,role of oversight agencies. They will then,explore outcomes-based process improvement methods,focusing on rapid cycle tools such as PDSA, using,small tests of change across multiple departments,or across the enterprise.
Prerequisite(s): HCMT-520
Credit(s): 3
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HCMT 590 - Integrative Capstone in HC Management
Students will use this course to review,professional and practical skills gained through,formal coursework and action learning and apply,them in an independent project in a healthcare,setting of their choice. Students will be expected,to develop a project plan; establish goals and,objectives; collect and analyze information; and,prepare and deliver a final product agreed upon by,student and faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s): HCMT-550 and 30 completed graduate credit hours
Credit(s): 3
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Digital Forensic Science |
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DFS 510 - Scripting for Digital Forensic
With the rapid development of new technology there,is often considerable lag between the release of,digital devices, software and operating systems,and the development of commercial tools for their,analysis. This course will equip students with the,ability to use scripting languages for the,analysis of data. Other uses for this scripting,include dealing with large volumes of data through,automation. This course will introduce students to,two different scripting languages. No prior,programming experience is required for this,course.
Credit(s): 3
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DFS 520 - Operating System Analysis
This course will examine in considerable depth how,file and operating systems determine the type of,information available to examiners. In particular,the design and behavior of these systems will be,discussed and students will be taught to recover,information from these systems at the binary,level. The features and limitations of current,forensic software tools will a lso be covered,,with particular attention paid to the techniques,by which the automated tools interpret data. A,range of operating systems will be examined,,including PC, mobile phone and embedded systems.
Credit(s): 3
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DFS 530 - Incident Response and Network Forensics
This course will prepare students for the,collection and interpretation of information from,network traffic, network devices, servers and,operating systems. The network traffic section,will cover methods of collecting and analyzing,network traffic, including TCP/lP structure and,higher level protocols. The network device section,will focus on dealing with network devices such as,routers, switches and firewalls. The incident,response section of this course will cover both,technical and procedural approaches and processes,for dealing with information technology security,incidents.
Prerequisite(s): DFS-520
Credit(s): 3
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DFS 540 - Malware Analysis
This course will cover different methods of,malware analysis and their respective strengths,and weaknesses. Students will gain an insight into,malware behavior, including infection vectors,,propagation and persistence mechanisms and,artifacts. Students will be taught methods of both,behavioral analysis using controlled environments,and reverse engineering. A range of malware types,including web based, Trojan, root kits and bots,will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): DFS-520, DFS-530
Credit(s): 3
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DFS 550 - Mobile Device Analysis
This course will teach students to preserve and,analyze data on a range of mobile electronic,devices, examples of these include: mobile phones;,tablets; eBook readers and GPS systems. At the,conclusion of the course students will be able to,use and eva luate different methods of data,preservation, including removal and download of,data from silicon chips, software synchronization,and forensic software.Students will also be able,to develop methods of interpreting data copied,from these devices.
Prerequisite(s): DFS-520
Credit(s): 3
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DFS 560 - Digital Forensic Triage
As the volume of data requiring analysis continues,to grow exponentially early approaches of,examining every byte of data a re no longer,feasible. This course will examine different,approaches used to perform rapid assessment of,devices containing potential evidence. Different,models, the use of automated processes (using,scripts) and different tools will be discussed.,Particular attention will be paid to the,risks and benefits of triage type approaches.
Prerequisite(s): DFS-510, DFS-530, DFS-550, DFS-520
Credit(s): 3
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DFS 580 - Capstone Research Thesis I
This course will provide students with the,opportunity to integrate all disciplines and,competencies that have been learned in this,program into a single work-based project,,internship experience, or other appropriate,activity. The project will be the culmination of a,student’s studies integrated in their area of,specialization or expertise. In cooperation with,an advisor, the student will design, research, and,implement a project that is comprehensive in,nature and which addresses, to the extent,feasible, all core areas of knowledge around which,the program has been built.
Prerequisite(s): DIM-570, and must have completed 24 credits.
Credit(s): 3
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DFS 581 - Capstone Research Thesis II
This course will provide students with the,opportunity to integrate all disciplines and,competencies that have been learned in this,program into a single work-based project,,internship experience, or other appropriate,activity. The project will be the culmination of a,student’s studies integrated in their area of,specialization or expertise. In cooperation with,an advisor, the student will design, research, and,implement a project that is comprehensive in,nature and which addresses, to the extent,feasible, all core areas of knowledge around which,the program has been built.
Prerequisite(s): DFS-580
Credit(s): 3
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Digital Investigation Management |
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DIM 500 - The Practice of Digital Investigations
This course will provide the basis for this,program of study. The course introduces the core,principles of forensic science and evidence,management. Students will examine the mission of,digital forensics from the various perspectives of,the public and private sectors, including digital,forensics in support of activities ranging from,internal corporate investigations, responses to,information security incidents, and policy,auditing to third-party investigations, criminal,investigations, and anti-terrorism information,gathering – and discussing the imperatives of,each.
Credit(s): 3
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DIM 530 - Legal Principles of Dig. Investigations
This course discusses advanced legal issues,related to the seizure of digital devices. The,course will review such laws as the Computer Fraud,and Abuse Act (CFA), Electronic Communication,Privacy Act (ECPA), and Privacy Protection Act,(PPA), with particular attention paid to evolving,decisional law surrounding the Fourth Amendment,and device devices. Liaison to other agencies, law,of other countries, and international laws will,also be examined. Issues related to trial,preparation, presentation of digital evidence, use,of expert witnesses, and providing testimony will,be examined in detail. Special attention will be,paid to jurisdictional differences related to,digital investigations and cybercrime,,particularly as they relate to rules of evidence;,e.g., Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) compared,with the different state standards based on Frye,,Daubert, or other criteria. Students for this,course will be expected to have basic familiarity,with criminal law and procedure.
Prerequisite(s): DIM-500
Credit(s): 3
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DIM 540 - Curr Topics in Dig Investig Techniques
This course examines advanced computer and network,forensics issues, techniques, and procedures.,Topics will include mobile device forensics (cell,phones, PDAs, MP3 players, etc.), examination of,network devices, current research topics in,digital forensics, and best practices in digital,investigations.
Prerequisite(s): DIM-500
Credit(s): 3
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DIM 550 - Computer Forensics Lab Operation & Mgmt
This course focuses on the management of a digital,forensics laboratory. Topics will include best,practices in lab operation, policies and,procedures, case management, evidence management,,and personnel training and certification. Issues,related to workflow, information storage,,technology, equipment, and security of evidence,and other information will also be integrated into,activities about operating a modern computer,forensics lab. American Society of Crime,Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) accreditation and,compliance with standards such as ISO 17025 will,also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): DIM-500.
Credit(s): 3
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DIM 560 - Dig Investigations for Civil Litigation
The course introduces principles of digital,investigations that are specific to civil,litigation. While litigation support services,typically utilize many of the same tools,,processes, and procedures as public sector,criminal investigations, private sector use of,computer forensics frequently involves issues that,the public sector does not often consider, such as,data recovery and restoration, erasure of media,,and electronic discovery. Students will examine,case studies of public sector digital,investigations to compare with private sector,methodologies.
Prerequisite(s): DIM-500
Credit(s): 3
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DIM 570 - Research Methodology
This course provides an overview of the research,process from the experimental, developmental, and,evaluative perspectives. Techniques for planning,and designing these different types of projects as,well as the methodologies for data collection,,evaluation, and analysis a re examined. Students,will gain an understanding of related statistical,measures. The development of conclusions based on,the data analysis in terms of predefined,hypotheses and/or project goals and objectives,will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): DIM-500
Credit(s): 3
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DIM 580 - Legal Issues for Management
This course will address the legal – and ethical,– issues related to operating public and private,sector organizations. Topics will include public,and private sector labor law, regulations and,policies governing personal information, as well,as personnel, medical, financial, and other,records (e.g., Family Educational Rights and,Privacy Act [FERPA], Gramm-Leach-Biley, Health,Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,[HIPAA], and Sarbanes-Oxley [SOX]), applying for,and administering grants from public and private,sources, and reporting and neutrality,requirements. Human resource issues related to,hiring and managing employees and consultants will,also be covered.
Credit(s): 3
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DIM 590 - Integrative Capstone Project
This course will provide students with the,opportunity to integrate all disciplines and,competencies that have been learned in this,program into a single work-based project,,internship experience, or other appropriate,activity. The project will be the culmination of a,student’s studies integrated in their area of,specialization or expertise. In cooperation with,an advisor, the student will design, research, and,implement a project that is comprehensive in,nature and which addresses, to the extent,feasible, all core areas of knowledge around which,the program has been built.
Prerequisite(s): 36 completed credits in Digital Investigations Management
Credit(s): 3
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Education |
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EDU 581 - Integrating Financial Literacy Into the,Curriculum
Students explore personal finance and financial,literacy and models for integrating this topic,into the middle and high school curriculum.,Students will explore their own understanding and,practices of personal finance. They will examine,existing curricula on the topic, review text,books, and listen to presentations from experts in,the field. In addition, participants will use the,National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance,Education to support a Classroom Action Project,focused on integrating financial literacy,knowledge and skills into the curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s Degree
Credit(s): 3
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EDU 582 - Building Blocks for Literacy
BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LITERACY provides a conceptual,understanding of the research-based components,necessary to deliver effective language and,literacy learning opportunities across education,settings. Participants will become familiar with,ongoing evidence-based practices that integrate,current research with family and professional, wisdom and values. Participants will learn how,language acquisition, phonological awareness,,shared book reading and the speech to print,connection contribute to a quality iteracy,program. There will be an in-depth study of,language pragmatics, vocabulary,comprehension and,the alphabetic principle in order to identify,early learning literacy gaps and apply strategies,to scaffold childrens learning.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the 12 hour online course OR,previous enrollment in a BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LITERACY® live,training or class.
Credit(s): 3
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Electronic Game Develop |
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EGD 5245 - Foundations of Concept Painting
Foundations of Concept Painting is a painting class that uses the context and methods of the creation of game concept art to frame the content of the class. In this class students explore the use of color and light, through both traditional and digital painting techniques. Emphasis will be placed on painting skills, composition, and form as students work to compose original concept art.
Prerequisite(s): Complete GDD-110 and GDD-111 OR EGD-225
Credit(s): 3
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Emergent Media |
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EMM 510 - The Emergent Landscape
Who are the thought leaders in emergent technologies and what are they thinking? Visiting practitioners, entrepreneurs, researchers, and scholars will present their work and concepts in a discussion series on current trends impacting communications. Special attention will be given to the origins and evolution of these ideas. Students will market, host and review the series, leading the forum after each presentation. As a group they will select and organize the agenda for the following semester’s series.
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 520 - Foundations of Digital Image Making
What concepts guide the creation of traditional time-based, and interactive imagery? What is the function of the digital toolbox? Students explore a variety of tools for creative image making, from drawing and painting to Photoshop, Maya, and Flash, often in unexpected combinations. Projects serve as departure points for the discovery and discussion of universal principles of aesthetics and design. Special emphasis will be given to human factors of perception and interaction and the historical context of imagery to communicate.
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 530 - Causes of Emergence: Progamming,Languages
What is emergence and what role does code have to play in successful applications? The student discovers scripting and programming languages with an emphasis on how they enabled application development. Case studies will investigate models such as Google, Voice Over IP, Facebook, World of WarCraft, the languages that were chosen or developed and why. Labs will provide a platform for exploration of fundamental concepts such as scripting, object oriented programming, event driven architectures and databases.
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 540 - Technology As a Disruptive Force
In today’s society where our work, fun and personal connections are managed and influenced by technology, have you ever wondered how technology will shape your future? We will explore how technological innovation has been viewed over time by philosophers, writers and sociologists. Which perspectives hold true today? What about present-day perspectives? Do you think they will hold true tomorrow? How do we imagine that society and ultimately our place within will be affected day-by-day as technology continues to advance?
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 550 - Human Interfaces
What are the physical and psychological constructs shaping human interaction? Students will discover fundamental interaction, communication, and design concepts through a myriad of perspectives: dance music, language, crafts, architecture, and engineering. Did mechanical and early computing devices take these into account? Students will explore the evolution of computer interfaces from command line to GUI, from hypertext to hypermedia. Insights gained will be applied to constructing computer-mediated environments that support human interaction.
Prerequisite(s): EMM 520 , EMM 530
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 560 - Digital Storytelling
Whether commercially produced or user-generated storytelling can effectively communicate ideas and construct meaning. Students will explore traditional story structures and how they can find expression in new media and varied outlets’ from news, public relations, and advertising, to entertainment, games, and such online venues as websites, blogs and Youtube postings. Examining the Hero’s and the user’s journey in close detail students will develop an original story concept and execute it through interactive and/or time-based media.
Prerequisite(s): EMM 520 , EMM 530
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 570 - Experience Design: Play & Participation
Networks and computational systems are profoundly changing the essential human experience of communication, participation, and play. Design is shifting as control passes from designers to consumers. What underlying characteristics determine engagement and connectivity? How are electronic games and social networks creating new forms to entertain and shape social space? Students examine topics that include: computer interfaces as limitations and bridges; identity; participatory media and social engagement; mobility; game genres, mechanics, and ecology; and technologies for building games and social networks. The goal is to formulate methodologies for designing interactive experiences that facilitate participation.
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 575 - Advanced Seminar
Constant evolution defmes the Emergent Media Landscape. What are the latest technologies and tools influencing thought, behaviors, and shaping communication? In this class students embrace and anticipate change, acquire skills and knowledge and develop cutting edge work by conceiving and producing projects balancing technical and esthetics requirements of an emergent artistic practice.
Prerequisite(s): Complete 24 EMM credits.
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 580 - Collaborative Production
In this first of three collaborative production experiences, students identify their strengths areas for growth, and preferred focuses in media production. With these in mind, they are selectively chosen to collaborate with faculty student production teams, and sponsors on Emergent Media Center supported projects. The student participates in a collaborative process in a professional level project. These collaborative project experiences are intended to inform, but not necessarily contribute to the student’s final thesis project. What is the spirit and goal of the entrepreneur in emergent media? Focusing on the business goals of a project at the Emergent Media Center, the student will focus on needs analysis, cost capacity, value, budget implications, project planning, iteration, production, and collaboration in an applied context. The full semester project engagement will emphasize the convergence of business goals, end-user needs, technology, and collaborative leadership.
Prerequisite(s): EMM 520 , EMM 530
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 581 - Collaborative Production Project II
The consumer drives emergent media. To create innovation in this landscape, design and communication needs to begin with an understanding of the end-user. Focusing on the goals of a project at the Emergent Media Center, students will conduct qualitative and quantitative research into users’ behaviors, attitudes and expectations. Likewise, they will conduct secondary research into published literature and other sources. Working with the project team this information will guide the design, production, and testing processes.
Prerequisite(s): EMM 580
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 582 - Collaborative Production Project III
The goals of design and engineering on any project can easily get out of sync. Team members may have differing interpretations of what they are working toward. As the keeper of the project’s vision, the creative director must monitor and manage all facets of production to ensure the end product is of the highest aesthetic and technical standards. Students will experience this role from all sides of the production team as they guide the design production, and testing processes.
Prerequisite(s): EMM 581
Credit(s): 4
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EMM 590 - People, Place & Community
Application and integration of technology in the real world varies from community to community-from the digital display at the gas station to the neighborhood Facebook group. How does computational media impact face-to-face interaction? How can it improve outreach for groups such as small businesses and non-profits? How can we design interfaces that integrate with the physical world to create meaning and connection? The student will select a local community, research the challenges facing it, and the local technology and connectivity constraints. Assessing this information, the student will propose an emergent media solution that is human-centeric and responsive to community.
Prerequisite(s): EMM 550
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 595 - Managing Online Communities
Organizations must carefully manage their online communities. An online community manager must be a community advocate and brand evangelist who has savvy communication skills, can create content on multiple platforms, gather community input and measure success. Students will learn how to manage multiple online communities for a brand. Current case studies along with a hands-on project with a business will be used. Students will be required to sign up for multiple online accounts on a variety of services.
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 600 - Puzzles and Prototypes
Much like a traditional artist creates quick sketches that influence the masterpiece, students will generate rapid prototypes to explore interactive solutions and games. Working individually or in teams they will create weekly solutions or iterations to design puzzles posed by current media trends and news events. Prototyping activities will rely on research and testing in the design process. Various methods covered will include paper prototyping, mind mapping participatory design, mini-game format, agile development, etc. Evaluating pros and cons of methods and results, students will learn to match method to scope and complexity of a design problem.
Prerequisite(s): EMM 550
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 610 - Our Human Experience: Through the Lense,Of Neuroscience, Education and Business
What is identity, how do we learn, what influences decision-making and emotional responses? The answers to these questions pose new insights that can impact the media design. Ongoing research in neuroscience and changing theories in education and business bring new understandings of what guides human behavior. Students examine the impact of mass communications and newer concepts of online media, such as the collapse of distance global connectivity, and information delivered in short bursts on identity and how we process information.
Credit(s): 3
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EMM 620 - Integrative Thesis Project I
Innovation doesn’t spring from a void. Ideas are iterative, changing and emerging over time. In this first of two independent studios, the student develops a vision by researching a pertinent problem addressable through emergent toolsets and presenting it to the community for ongoing feedback. Through systematic examination, the student will consider social impacts; develop a project plan; establish goals and objectives; collect and analyze information; and prepare and deliver a conceptual prototype agreed upon by the student and faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s): 42 completed EMM credits
Credit(s): 4
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EMM 621 - Integrative Thesis Project II
This phase of the integrative thesis project will see the conceptual prototype develop through iterations that apply learned production and testing processes and community feedback. Students will consider their own creative processes and the need for and means to incorporate creative partnerships into their project development. While the thesis project may not be fully realized, student thinking will be refined as the project develops into a more tangible form that demonstrates the highest standards of technical and aesthetic quality.
Prerequisite(s): EMM 620
Credit(s): 4
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Graduate Early Education |
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GEE 501 - Early Childhood and Play: From Theory to Practice
Students explore the relationship between young,children’s play and development. They do close,reading of the work of classic educational,theorists such as Piaget and Vygotsky as well as,contemporary theorists like Elkind and Katz.,Students examine the link between theory and,practice and take part in thoughtful reflection on,their personal teaching and leadership practices.
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 502 - Creating Constructive Environments
Students focus on the importance of the learning,environment in the early childhood setting. They,analyze the work of classic educational theorists,such as Piaget, Erickson, Montessori, and Vygotsky,and explore how their theories impact the,environment. Students analyze the elements of a,constructive environment: the physical,environment,the class as a community, the outdoors,as curriculum, and the need for recess in the K-3,learning environment.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 503 - Leadership,mentoring and Quality
Students examine a variety of leadership models,and analyze the nuances between leadership and,mentoring, and by the end of the course define,their own roles as early childhood leaders and,mentors. In addition, students focus on the,definitions of quality and high quality in the,early childhood context and their implications for,teaching,learning, and program development.
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 504 - Supporting Children and Families
Students analyze the relationship between families,and the early childhood setting, from supporting,low income parents with newborn infants to,providing information and support for young,children with special needs. Students examine,theories and models of family systems, and,research community agencies and laws that support,parents. Advocacy is a major theme within this,course
Prerequisite(s): None
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 505 - Supporting Children with Special Needs
Students examine and analyze infant, toddler, and preschool typical and atypical development in the areas of motor, cognitive, social, and language development. They will gain insight into the unique aspects of Early Childhood Special Education including the importance of strong relationships, and the emphasis on play and sensory exploration.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 506 - Observation, Desc & Doc W/Young Children
Students discuss and evaluate various types of observation and recording tools, as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with each. Students examine how to set goals, plan, and choose the best documentation tool for specific situations and gain techniques for organizing, analyzing and interpreting observation data in order to improve program quality and to best meet the needs of individual children.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 520 - Early Language and Literarcy
Students focus their studies on language acquisition and literacy development in a child’s first and additional languages. They examine typical and atypical development and the various contexts in which children develop, and explore the diversity of communication styles in families, communities, and cultures. Additionally, students examine the impact of being educated in a second language and negotiating schooling with a disability or other learning challenge. Students use assessment techniques and organizational approaches to literacy instruction across the preschool and primary years.
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 522 - Teaching K - Third Grade w/Practicum
Students analyze teaching and learning in the Kindergarten through Grade 3 Classroom -curriculum design (including the hidden curriculum), developmentally appropriate practice, multicultural perspectives, instructional planning, content selection, and teaching and assessment strategy development. Students connect theory and practice through an integrated Practicum Project.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 524 - Infant/Toddler Dev & Curriculum w/Pract
Focuses on the development of infants and toddlers and guides students through the exploration of the relationship between children’s development and curriculum design. Students examine a relationship-based curriculum model that emphasizes the importance of the parent/teacher/child system and design curricula to promote the four domains of learning and development: cognitive, language & literacy, social & emotional, and physical. A minimum of 12 hour internships in infant/toddler classroom required for practical experiences with both development and curriculum design.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 532 - Math and Science for Young Children
Students examine theories, standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth to nine. Students develop an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices based on a theoretical understanding of how children learn math and science. The students also apply NCTM standards and principles as they plan and implement math and science activities for children using a play and discovery approach.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 540 - Curriculum Synthesis for Administrators
Students will develop a fundamental understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and the four domains of learning and development: cognitive, physical, language and literacy, and social and emotional. DAP serves as the Early Care and Education field’s underlying guide to curricular decision-making. Students will examine DAP and apply it to their program’s curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501.
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 541 - HR in the Early Childhood Setting
Students will focus on the skills and,sensitivities necessary in professional HR,management. Students will examine their,organization’s vision and,mission. In addition, they will explore,reflective staff supervision, and analyze,standards and procedures for the evaluation,,hiring, and releasing,of staff. Students will evaluate the,relationships among professional development,,staff support, and an organization’s mission, and,focus on challenges and benefits specific to,early childhood setting.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501.
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 542 - Admin. of Early Childhood Programs
Early childhood program administrators manage a variety of responsibilities. Students will examine essential elements within a program administrators’ job description including developing a program philosophy, adhering to licensing regulations, investigating early childhood ethics, grant writing, and empowering staff.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 543 - Financial Management in the Early Childhood Setting
Students will examine the unique financial needs of early childhood programs such as limited access to income resources, high personnel costs, and meeting regulatory requirements. Through the use of a case study approach, students will explore financial tools that include, budgeting, break even analysis, cash flow, staffing analysis, and reconciliation, grant writing. Students will also assess the application of these tools within their own early childhood programs.
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 600 - Action Research Project I
Credit(s): 3
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GEE 610 - Action Research Project II
Credit(s): 3
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Law |
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LAW 5000 - Integrated Reflective Practice
Taught through the required residency experience,,this course provides the basis of both the,philosophy and the professional development,perspective used in all subsequent management,courses. Students will complete a thorough,,multi-dimensional self-assessment that culminates,in a personal learning road map to guide their,journey through the entire graduate program. The,emphasis of the content will be on the importance,of work practice and experience as a basis for,management development and on the use of,experience for personal and organizational,learning. Short case studies will also address the,integration of learning through the six Areas of,Practice: Global, Organizational & Personal,Values-Based Leadership; Innovation through,Information; Financial and Economic Resources;,Customers, Markets, Sales and Marketing; Human,Resources and Organizational Relationships; and,Measurement and Process Improvement.
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5100 - Legal System and Legal Principles
This course provides students with an overview of,the American legal system, including the concept,and development of law. State and federal court,systems and jurisdictions are compared, and,students are introduced to the sources and areas,of law, legal remedies and the litigation process.,Students learn how to read and analyze legal,documents. Students get hands-on practice at,finding law and legal analysis using the,LexisNexis legal information database and the,legal research capabilities of the Internet. The,course further focuses on determining the,applicable law and applying this law to legal,problem in some of the areas that affect,businesses day-to-day including ethical business,conduct policies, consumer protection, human,resources and employment issues, real estate,,intellectual property and corporate change and,governance.
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5101 - Legal Principles
Students learn the structure of the U.S.,government and the significant legal principles,that control its operation. Students explore,federalism; sources of law; and how laws are,interpreted. They examine the structure of the,court system; the role of lawyers, judges, and,juries; and ethical issues. Finally, students,analyze civil law and how this classification of,law and its procedures are utilized to resolve,legal disputes.
Credit(s): 2
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LAW 5200 - ADR and Conflict Management
This course offers an overview of an array of,dispute resolution processes useful within,business organizations and in relations between,organizations and individuals. Essential terms and,theories are covered, and questions of when each,process — mediation, negotiation, arbitration,,and others – is and is not applicable. Students,learn how to analyze conflicts and adopt,strategies for the productive handling of conflict,that avoids litigation and improves outcomes.,Students gain experience and practice on issues,involving conflict, power, working in groups, and,the decision-making process. An additional focus,will be the creation of pro-active conflict,management systems within and between,organizations.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5210 - Constitutional Law
Students learn about the Constitution as the basis,of individual rights as well as our federal,government, laws, and legal system. Students,examine the doctrines of judicial review,,federalism, and separation of powers, and learn,the practical and theoretical fundamentals of,constitutional thought and law. Topics include due,process, equal protection, the commerce clause,,the separation of powers, and individual rights.,Through actual cases and problems, students gain,skills to for analyzing constitutional issues in,their fields of practice and seeing the,constitutional dimensions of their professional,decisions.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5220 - Contracts and Commercial Law
This course provides students with an overview of,the legal environment and principles that affect,contracts and commercial transactions, with an,emphasis on Articles Two of the Uniform Commercial,Code. Students focus on contract law, including,the elements of a valid contract; an analysis of,the formation, transfer and termination of,contract rights and duties; what is required in,performance; and the legal and equitable remedies,available upon breach of contract.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5230 - Information Privacy and Security
Rapid developments in information technologies,have resulted in heightened concern with,information security in every area of business and,government practice. This course will explore the,laws and practices affecting personal privacy in a,digital age and the information security needs of,all those maintaining substantial and potentially,sensitive records. Topics include internet,privacy, including issues related to anonymity,,commercial profiling, spam, hacking and viruses;,database privacy in areas such as medical and,financial records; identity theft; and the,relationship of law enforcement to privacy,,including issues related to wiretapping,,surveillance, and counter-terrorism.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5240 - Litigation
Students learn the laws and rules of civil,procedure so that they will understand what to,expect if they must work with counsel in litigated,conflicts. Successful students understand how a,lawsuit is prepared, including the drafting of,pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal,actions and documents used in litigation. Students,also consider case law and the rules of criminal,procedure to grasp how criminal law is,administered, including police investigative,techniques, laws of arrest, search and seizure,,self-incrimination, right to counsel,,interrogation and confessions, pre-trial motions,,standards of evidence and proof, and trial,procedures.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5250 - Tort & Personal Injury Law
This course offers an introduction to tort law,with emphasis on the potential liability of,business organizations and the individuals within,them for injuries to property and person.,Considered are intentional wrongs, negligence,,malpractice, products liability and strict,liability; invasions of personal integrity and,emotional well-being; injury to tangible and,intangible rights in property; liability insurance,and alternatives; and damages. While learning the,different types of tort actions, students identify,the causes of action, determine whether legal,elements of these torts can be demonstrated, and,analyze case studies to establish principles and,guidelines for managerial applications.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5310 - Business Organizations
This course examines the basic forms of business,organizations, including the law of sole,proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.,Topics include the authority and responsibility of,partners and the responsibility between corporate,directors, officers, shareholders, and creditors.,The course also covers the principles of agency,law.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5311 - Administrative Law
This course explores the role of administrative,law in areas of business and managerial practice,affected by government regulation. Students review,the sources of law and chart the overlapping and,sometimes conflicting roles of federal and state,legal regulation, studying the implications and,effects of the various types of laws that may,affect their activities: administrative agency,regulations, constitutional provisions, statutes,,and court decisions. Topics include agency powers,and operation, determination and promulgation of,administrative regulations; right to notice and,hearing; enforcement; judicial review; standing;,and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5312 - Employment Law
This course offers an overview of fundamental,areas of employment law. Topics include job,discrimination and related laws, labor law and,labor relations, plant and job safety, public,officers and employees, employee contracts,,self-employment, Americans with Disabilities Act,,Equal Employment Opportunity Act, non-competition,agreements, workers’ compensation, unemployment,obligations, and personnel issues such as drug,testing, lie detectors, whistle-blowing, and,wrongful discharge.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5320 - Federal Employment Statutes and,Regulations
This course provides students with an introduction,to Federal legislation and administrative,regulations regulating the field of employment.,Topics include Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, OSHA,,ERISA, and FLSA, and immigration and nationality,law relating to employment, including steps,employers should take to comply with nationality,verification laws, and which persons may or may,not work for U.S. businesses. The National Labor,Relations Act and union organizing will also be,introduced.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5321 - Employment Practices,Workplace Privacy Issues
This course details the laws that regulate how,employees should be hired, fired, promoted,,disciplined, or evaluated. It explores the steps,an employer should take to avoid allegations of,discrimination during the hiring, firing or,disciplinary process. The course also examines the,legal limits on monitoring an employee?s email,,computer usage, and outside activities, and,examines the legal limits on drug testing,employees and checking an employee’s criminal,,credit, and medical background.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5322 - Discrimination and Tort Law in Employee,Relations
This course examines the various laws prohibiting,discrimination in the workplace, with a focus on,federal statutes and regulations. Topics include,liability under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and the,FMLA. The students also learn about how complaints,are filed with and investigated by the EEOC, with,a detailed discussion on how the employer is,required to respond to these complaints. The,course also discusses general tort liability for,both the employee and employer.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5323 - Employment Discrimination
Examines the various laws prohibiting,discrimination in the workplace, with a focus on,federal statutes and regulations. Topics include,liability under Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, Age,Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans,with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and,Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You will also learn,about how complaints are filed with and,investigated by the Equal Employment Opportunity,Commission (EEOC), with a detailed discussion on,how the employer is required to respond to these,complaints.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5330 - Patient Rights & Protections
This course reviews the current legal,understanding of patients? rights to control their,own treatment. The relevant statues and,regulations will be considered, including those,regarding hospitals and nursing homes. Students,will examine issues arising in cases of those,diagnosed with mental health disabilities, along,with surrogate decision-making in the treatment of,elders, children and other patients in special,circumstances. The course will also inquire into,the challenges and rights of those who interact,with the health care system as members of,minorities because of race, gender, age,,disability, or genetic condition.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5331 - Government Programs & Entitlements in,Health Care
This course will cover federal, state and,administrative legal provisions relating to,government health care programs and entitlements.,The regulation of health care providers, both,individuals and organizations, is explored in the,context of Medicare and Medicaid as well as Social,Security and Supplemental Social Security.,Prescription drug programs, food stamps, and fuel,assistance along with relevant insurance,regulation and consumer protections, including,enforcement actions and penalties for fraud and,abuse, will be addressed. Students will learn the,sources of law in this area ranging from the,constitution through statutes, court decisions and,procedures, and agency rules.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5332 - Financial Planning for Elders
This course will analyze the various financial,tools available to an individual planning for,retirement and late life concerns, and the legal,and regulatory dimensions of those tools.,Pension and savings plans and their regulation,will be discussed, including annuity plans,,individual retirement accounts, and traditional,pension plans. Taxation issues, planning for,health care, and wills and trusts will also be,considered.
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5341 - Health Law Issues
Creates a forum for the exploration and discussion,of important contemporary problems, advances, and,opportunities in the health care field. Topics,range from the social and political forces,affecting health care and health insurance policy,to the ethical and legal dimensions of drug,testing, informed consent, the medical,significance of an aging population, genetic and,biomedical technology, assisted suicide,,palliative care, and end of life issues. Specific,topics may change because the course content will,reflect current issues.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5342 - Patents and Trade Secrets
This course examines protection of technology,through the federal patent system or the state law,of trade secrets. Patents are granted by the U.S.,Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a branch of,the Department of Commerce, for inventions of new,and useful compositions, machines, articles of,manufacture or processes. Students will learn the,requirements for a valid patent; the patent,prosecution process; patent infringement,standards, and defenses and remedies. A trade,secret is an idea or information that has,commercial value because it is not widely known.,Students will learn the standards for trade secret,protection and enforcement.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5343 - Copyright Law
This course examines the types of subject matter,eligible for copyright protection; the scope of,copyright protection; the originality and fixation,requirements; copyright registration, ownership,,licensing, and transfers of rights; and,infringement standards, defenses and remedies.,Current topics such as peer-to-peer file sharing,on the internet and Constitutional issues will,also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5344 - Trademarks and Unfair Competition
A trademark is a word, a group of words or a logo,that is used in connection with the sale of goods,to distinguish them from those made or sold by,someone else. This course addresses what,constitutes a protectable trademark; the trademark,registration process; ownership, licensing, and,transfers of rights; infringement standards,,defenses and remedies; and international,protection and enforcement. Related topics such,as domain names, cybersquatting, right of,publicity, and false advertising will also be,examined.
Credit(s): 3
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LAW 5345 - Intellectual Property Law
Students examine the principal tenets of,intellectual property, including trademarks,,copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. We will,also explore practical aspects of this area of,law, including litigation strategy and theoretical,questions of public policy and the interplay of,state and federal laws affecting intellectual,property.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3
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MGT 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.
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 500 - Foundations of IT Management
This course provides an introduction to systems,and development concepts, information technology,,computer hardware, data communications and,telecommunications systems and application and,system software. It examines the role of,information management in organizations and how,information may be used to enhance profitability,and customer satisfaction. The concepts of,organizational behavior and business process,re-engineering are introduced. The role of,information as capital is articulated. This course,sets the stage for the remaining courses in the,program. This course is a prerequisite for all the,other courses in this program. It may be taken,concurrently with another course with permission,of the program directors.
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 505 - Project Management
This course is designed to introduce a systematic,process for planning, organizing and controlling,projects. The course will present a practical,methodology for completing projects more quickly,with fewer problems. Student work will consist of,readings, research, class special-topic,presentations, group activities, a project,management journal, and participation in a real,world IT business project. Students will be,encouraged to apply project-management techniques,to solve existing real-world technology-related,business problems.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500, MBA-500 or HCM-540
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 510 - Convergence of Telecom & Business
This course focuses on the business and strategic,implications of data networks and,telecommunications. The emphasis in this course is,not so much on technical details but on the ways,in which communications technology can be,exploited within an organization. It describes the,convergence phenomenon, a dynamic ongoing process,that comprises not only technological convergence,,but the convergence of companies and services,as well. It also addresses the fact that,convergence is much more than a telecommunications,phenomenon: it affects every industry to one,degree or another. The course addresses the,interrelationships of technologies, companies and,services.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 515 - Managing Enterprise Data
IT professionals must understand the issues in,managing database systems. Corporate information,is intellectual capital and it must be safely and,efficiently managed in order to leverage corporate,advantage. This course covers the concepts,,principles, issues and techniques for managing,corporate data resources. Techniques for managing,the design and development of large database,systems including logical data models, concurrent,processing, data distribution, database,administration, data warehousing, and data mining,will be closely examined. The special role of data,management in e-Business will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500 or MBA-500
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 520 - Legal & Ethical Issues in Technology
Today there are special legal issues that affect,all aspects of information technology management.,This course surveys the applicable law and how the,law affects the development and deployment of IT.,Special consideration is given to human resource,issues and to the impact of the Internet. For,example, companies that produce Web content and,software for sale have both rights and obligations,surrounding their intellectual property. Because,of the international nature of the Internet these,rights and obligations must cut across,international boundaries. Rules and practices that,apply in the US do not necessarily carry over to,other jurisdictions and a company may have to be,compliant with a variety of different and,sometimes conflicting laws. Contract law has been,a part of software and hardware acquisition and,maintenance for a number of number of years.,However, the growth and evolution of IT has,changed the depth and breadth of this law and old,practices and standards no longer apply. Human,resource issues are important and companies must,be aware of the impact of the law on their own,specific workplace and their operations.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 525 - Financial Decision Making for Management
IT planning, system development and operations,issues cannot be separated from financial,considerations. Anyone involved with strategic,planning and operation needs to understand the,impact of their work on the organization’s bottom,line. Projects may either enhance or degrade cash,flow and IT managers must understand the,implications to corporate profitability. Managers,must understand how the organization’s financial,models work in order to make a meaningful,contribution to the overall success of the,organization. This course surveys the elements of,financial management and their impact on the IT,function. Financial options are considered along,with the special constraints imposed by IT,activities. Tools required to develop successful,business cases and modeling and simulation tools,will be introduced.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500 or MBA-500
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 530 - IT Security & Strategy
The security of information and information,systems is intricately linked to the operation and,assets of any organization. Protecting the,information network infrastructure is essential to,protecting our businesses and organizations. This,course provides the essentials of IT security from,a management perspective. It examines the,processes of security, including information,assurance, privacy, backup and recovery, and,disaster preparedness. This course provides an,overview of information security processes for,managers. Students will examine methodologies for,implementing security, security policies, best,current practices, privacy, backup/recovery,,disaster preparedness, and incident response. The,outcome of this process is a strategic security,plan.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500 or MBA-500
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 535 - Enterprise IT Systems
Business systems are a combination of data,,people, hardware, software and procedures.,Successful systems must be actively designed and,they don’t “just happen”. Successful design must,methodically consider each of these five elements.,This course surveys the latest techniques used,to discover system needs,explore and evaluate,alternatives, and implement systems. The dynamic,role of system and business function evolution is,an integral part of this process. The special,problems engendered by legacy systems are,considered too. This course provides conceptual,understanding of “where systems come from” and,provides practical knowledge for managing the,system development process.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 540 - Managing Innovation through,Information Technology
Successful companies today cannot afford to,operate with old organizational structures and,practices. Customers expect excellent service and,new products must be brought to market quickly.,This course surveys a variety of techniques and,philosophies that foster fast product development,and outstanding customer service. Organizational,,human resource, and technology techniques that,support these strategies are reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500 or MBA-500
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 545 - Strategic Planning/Web-Driven Busins
This course is designed to provide students with,knowledge and skills required to successfully,manage the strategic business planning process,within the context of data, information technology,and web-based business models. Through case,studies, projects and research, students will,develop an understanding of business models in,which value is created through information. The,student will develop a deep understanding of the,business and organizational issues involved in,defining business requirements with both internal,and external customers. Web-based business,strategies will address a variety of business,models. Special emphasis will be given to,the integration and convergence of technologies.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 550 - Reflective Leadership and Planned Change
The increasing complexity of business environments,and rapidly changing global marketplace have,challenged organizations and their members to,become adaptive and innovative. Everyone, from the,CEO on down, is now being asked to adopt new,leadership skills in order for organizations to,survive in this context. This course is designed,to assist managers in meeting this challenge,wherever they exert influence in the organization.,Students will develop the knowledge and skills for,effectively harnessing, navigating and leading,change in their respective organizations; they,will reflect on their experiences as a leader and,assess who they are as a leader based on the,models presented in the course; they will create a,personal leadership philosophy; they will build a,view of change as an ongoing and dynamic process,requiring the deliberate and focused attention of,everyone in the organization and necessitating the,emergence of change leaders; they will identify,how change is accomplished by people and impacts,people, affects organizational relationships, is,driven by financial/market forces and will need to,be measured in terms of organizational results.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500, MBA-500 or HCM-540
Credit(s): 3
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MIT 590 - Capstone Project
The purpose of the Capstone Project is to allow,students to draw upon their educational,experiences in this program in a meaningful way to,design, develop and produce a major project. All,students must complete a Capstone Project prior to,graduation. Students are encouraged to tailor,projects to their academic interests, talents and/,or vocation. They will do projects individually.,Projects may be research studies, case studies, or,other similar endeavors. Students will select a,topic area, do research on the topic, and,synthesize the material into a coherent document.,This document is, in effect, a thesis. Projects,will be approved and supervised by a faculty,mentor.
Prerequisite(s): MIT-500
Credit(s): 3
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MBA 500 - Integrated and Reflective Practice
This introductory ten week course provides the,philosophical and technical basis for all,subsequent courses. A thorough personal assessment,is completed that results in a personal learning,roadmap that will serve as a guideline for the,entire program. The emphasis will be on importance,of practice and experience as a basis for personal,development as a manager. The course will be a,mixture of self-directed modules for more,technical skills along with reflection with cohort,members on other topics.,,
Credit(s): 3
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MBA 501 - Essentials of Applied Economics
This course introduces MBA students to the,theories, context, and managerial value of applied,microeconomics and macroeconomics. Basic micro-,and macroeconomic theories will be addressed,within a business context by applying economic,tools and techniques to managerial decision,making. It is designed to provide specific skills,for the workplace as well as establish economic,thinking as an important foundational framework,for the pursuit of advanced business education.
Credit(s): 3
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MBA 503 - Using Statistics for Business Decision,Making
This course introduces MBA students to the,managerial value of using statistical theory and,quantitative analysis to support decision making,within the business context. A variety of useful,analytical methods will be introduced and,exercised. The importance of recognizing and,assessing trends, patterns, and relationships,among business data will be emphasized. This,course is designed to provide specific analytical,skills for the workplace, showcase the powerful,quantitative tools available to business analysts,and management, and provide an important,foundational framework for the pursuit of advanced,business education.
Credit(s): 3
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MBA 505 - Strategic Language of Business, The
This course serves as an introduction to the,strategic and tactical functions of Business that,reconciles traditional functional topics with the,Reflective Integrated Practice model. The,emphasis is on language and concepts, not mastery,of practice in order that students can participate,effectively in Core Content Courses. Students with,a recently awarded degree in Business from an,accredited institution may waive this course upon,approval of the program directors.
Credit(s): 3
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