2018-2019 Champlain College Online Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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DFS 500 - Digital Forensic Science
Students will acquire a combination of knowledge,, skills and abilities including explicit legal, knowledge, particular computer and other digital, device skills and good oral and written forensic, reporting abilities needed for successful, completion of the Master’s Degree. We cover, those areas in an accelerated fashion with, emphasis on the following topics: unique ‘digital, crime scene’ issues, the rules of evidence and, specific computer crime laws, digital forensic, investigative techniques, best practices and, current technologies, and storage device, architecture and file system forensics.
Credits: 3
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DFS 510 - Scripting for Digital Forensic
The fast pace of technology change can create a, lag between the release of new digital products, and the development of commercial forensic, analysis tools. This course will equip students, with the ability to understand and use scripting, languages such as Python as a compliment to or in, place of proprietary tools for the forensic, analysis of data. Prior programming experience is, not required for this course but will be helpful., Pre-course review of basic Python fundamentals is, recommended.
Credits: 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.
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: DFS-520
Credits: 3
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DFS 540 - Malware Analysis
Students will learn 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,, rootkits and bots will be examined.
Prerequisites: DFS-520, DFS-530
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: DFS-520
Credits: 3
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DFS 560 - Digital Forensics and Encryption
This course focuses on encryption techniques and, practical approaches to dealing with encryption, when encountered in a digital investigation. , Students will learn encryption and hashing, algorithm techniques including the relationship, of algorithm complexity to password strength. , They will be able to demonstrate password, cracking techniques and methods to counter, whole-disk encryption. Memory and network-based, encryption will be explored as will the use of, encryption in Malware applications. , Steganography and other encryption techniques, used to hide or obfuscate data will be examined.
Prerequisites: DIM-500, DFS-520
Credits: 3
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DFS 580 - Capstone Research Thesis
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.
Prerequisites: DIM-570, and must have completed 24 credits.
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: DFS-580
Credits: 3
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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.
Credits: 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 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.
Prerequisites: DIM-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: DIM-500.
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: DIM-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: DIM-500
Credits: 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.
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: 36 completed credits in Digital Investigations Management
Credits: 3
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MBA 500 - Integrated Reflective Practice
This introductory eight 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.
Credits: 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.
Credits: 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.
Credits: 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.
Credits: 3
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MBA 507 - Survey of Accounting for Managers
This course introduces MBA students to the, theories, context, and managerial value of, financial and management accounting. The role of, accountants, the accounting equation, the, accounting cycle, and financial reporting will be, presented. The use of relevant accounting data to, analyze internal operating decisions, allocate, scare resources, and assess overall firm health, will be emphasized. This course is designed to, provide specific skills for the workplace as well, as showcase the accounting function as an, important foundational framework for the pursuit, of advanced business education.
Credits: 3
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MBA 510 - Quantitative Language of Business, The
This course serves as an introduction to the, quantitative language and 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.
Credits: 3
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MBA 515 - Aligning Mission and Values in a Global, Environment
This course will provide an overview of how, organizations can succeed in a world characterized, by increasing diversity and the dissolution of, geographical boundaries. Special emphasis will be, placed on identifying, selecting and, systematically building organizational values into, behaviors that bind employees, partners and, customers. Integrates all topic areas into the, concept of values-based leadership.
Credits: 3
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MBA 520 - Performance Measurement and Accounting, Systems
Provides an introduction to the concepts of, accounting within the broader context of, performance measurement, to include Balanced, Scorecard and other “dashboard” measures and, metrics used in the workplace. Problems and case, studies will be used that are strategic in nature, and that facilitate the emphasis on the, application of accounting concepts to products,, markets, customers, human resources and process, improvement.
Credits: 3
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MBA 525 - Process Improvement and Operations
This course approaches organizational operations, and processes from the perspectives of both their, initial design and continuous improvement. It, links process improvement to financial, economic, and accounting information but within the context, of models of continuous improvement and, organizational learning. These topics are applied, to all content areas of the Integrated Reflective, Practice model.
Prerequisites: MBA-500 and 15 completed credits
Credits: 3
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MBA 526 - Advanced Capital and Cash Management
This course builds on the financial models, presented in MIT 525 by presenting MBA students, additional financial theory, models, context, and, practices of managing a firm?s capital structure, and its control of short term assets, particularly, cash. Valuation and characteristics of equity and, debt capital, capital structure and dividend, policy, working capital management, and an, introduction to International Finance will be, featured. The role of the financial manager as a, key participant in a firm?s short-term and, strategic planning processes will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: MIT-525;
Credits: 3
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MBA 530 - Customers, Markets and Sales/Marketing, Programs
Investigates how organizations define and develop, relationships with customers and clients and then, expands those relationships through marketing and, sales programs. A special emphasis is on the, design and implementation of marketing programs, and the application of learning models to leverage, information obtained from the market. The, implications of market decisions on other areas of, the organization such as supply chain, relationships, operations, human resources,, partners and distributors will be addressed., ,
Prerequisites: MBA-500 and 15 completed credits
Credits: 3
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MBA 535 - Business Economics and Modeling Value
This course will develop the student’s ability to, apply key financial and economic principles to, business models. The course integrates the most, relevant principles of finance, accounting,, economics and financial planning into a, comprehensive framework. Case studies will include, all areas of the Integrated Reflective Practice, model., ,
Prerequisites: MBA-500, MIT-525, and MBA-525
Credits: 3
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MBA 540 - Group Dynamics, Communication and, Negotiation
This course provides the framework for, understanding the dynamics of human interaction, within an organizational context. It is built from, the perspective that a key function of management, is to negotiate for resources and build, collaborative relationships with employees,, vendors, suppliers and distributors.
Prerequisites: MBA-500
Credits: 3
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MBA 545 - Action Planning and Decision Making
Strategy and planning are activities presented as, an interactive and ongoing process that is, increasingly owned by middle management rather, than being a “top down” single stage process. The, process is one of designing, executing and, adjusting thereby allowing strategies to be, refined or even emerge as learning occurs. Because, of the integrative nature of this course, case, studies will address all areas of the Integrated, Reflective Practice model., ,
Prerequisites: MBA-500 and 24 completed credits
Credits: 3
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MBA 590 - Field-Based Capstone Project
This course is built around a project that is, designed to apply, in a comprehensive manner, the, core areas of knowledge around which this program, has been built. These include: Values of a, Global-Based Organization, Innovation through, Information, Financial and Economic Resources,, Customers, Markets, Sales and Marketing; Human, Resources and Organizational Relationships;, Measurement and Process Improvement; and Action, Planning to Create Value., , The project may be performed for a current, employer, a sponsoring workplace or as an, internship as either a Service Learning project, for a qualifying non-profit organization or, another organization of the student’s choosing., ,
Prerequisites: The MBA 590 Capstone course must be taken only after all other courses in the program have been completed.
Credits: 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.
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500, MBA-500 or HCM-540
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500 or MBA-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500 or MBA-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500 or MBA-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500 or MBA-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500, MBA-500 or HCM-540
Credits: 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.
Prerequisites: MIT-500
Credits: 3
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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.
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 345 - Cost Accounting
Cost accounting presents the behavioral aspects of accounting and identifies essential data that managers use for planning and controlling, costing products and services, and performance measurement. Students study the basic concepts, uses, and procedures related to types of costs and costing systems and uses this information to solve business problems. They will develop quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to analyze and interpret raw data that support the business decision-making process and inventory costing.
Prerequisites: ACCT-140, Managerial Accounting
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 360 - Governmental/Non-Profit Accounting
Focuses on accounting for state and local governments as contrasted with that for profit-making companies. It acquaints students with fund accounting, budgetary accounts, and governmental financial reporting and introduces accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
Prerequisites: ACCT-231
Credits: 3
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ACCT 360 - Governmental/Non-Profit Accounting
Focuses on accounting for state and local governments as contrasted with that for profit-making companies. It acquaints students with fund accounting, budgetary accounts, and governmental financial reporting and introduces accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
Prerequisites: Complete 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: Complete MATH-180. ACCT-231 is the required 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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ARTS 115 - Photography, Introduction to
With pressure and release, a window opens and closes, recording light on a sensor. The simple action captures the instinct, judgement, and skill of the person behind the lens. This class will begin a study of the art and craft of photography. Students will develop their vision and their understanding of how to achieve it. Solid skills will be learned and many doors will be opened.
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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BANL 510 - Data Analytics I
An introduction to statistical models used in, predictive analytics, with a focus on linear, regression models, students explore the, challenges of building meaningful models from, large data sources, with an emphasis on model, building and the use of numerical and graphical, methods for assessing model fit. The course, addresses model selection and appropriate, methodology based on the objectives and available, data to carry out analysis. Interpretation and, communication of results is emphasized, using SAS, Studio and basic SAS programming techniques.
Prerequisites: Complete MATH-180 or equivalent and CMIT-130 or equivalent.
Credits: 6
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BANL 520 - Data Management
Presents the concepts, principles and fundamental, techniques of data and database management. We, begin by looking at data acquisition factors, including sources and types of data. We then look, at preprocessing techniques for data cleaning and, combining data from different sources. Next, we, take a detailed look at relational database, theory, design, and querying. Finally, we, examine data warehouse models, architectures, and, strategies.
Prerequisites: Complete BANL-510 concurrently.
Credits: 6
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BANL 530 - Data Mining
Data mining addresses the problem of having too, much data and too little information by providing, techniques to uncover useful patterns and, relationships within in large data repositories., The objectives of this course are to teach the, fundamental concepts of data mining and provide, extensive hands-on experience in applying the, concepts to real-world applications. Students, utilize SAS Enterprise Miner build predictive, modes to a variety of datasets.
Prerequisites: Complete BANL-520.
Credits: 6
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BANL 540 - Data Analytics II
The staggering amount of corporate information, available requires a systematic and analytical, approach to select the most important information, to anticipate market conditions. Statistical, analysis provides process understanding,, modeling, and forecasting the behavior of major, business variables. This course introduces time, series forecasting methods and visualization, techniques for creating meaningful displays of, data to enhance decision making.
Prerequisites: Complete BANL-530 concurrently.
Credits: 6
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BANL 550 - Applied Business Analytics
Students explore a business analytics application, with a primary focus on marketing analytics,, which identifies patterns in data to inform, marketing strategies (analytic price modeling,, consumer choice, new product development, market, segmentation, customer acquisition and retention,, and digital marketing). Student teams select an, area of applied business analytics to examine,, researching from a theoretical and applied basis,, developing models and sharing findings with, others students. Students also form teams for the, capstone and undertake preliminary research on, the capstone project.
Prerequisites: Complete MKTG-200 or equivalent and BANL-540.
Credits: 6
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BANL 560 - Business Analytics Capstone
This course is based on a project that utilizes a, variety of expertise areas, methods, and skills, in data analytics. Student teams will plan,, design, and implement an analytics solution for a, sponsoring organization. There will be on-going, interaction among organization representatives,, students, a faculty supervisor and a faculty, consultant. The experience will allow students to, develop expertise in a set of analytical tools, and apply the softer skills required for manage, analytics projects. Final deliverables include, written reports that will enable the organization, to take their business forward and a web, conference presentation.
Prerequisites: Enroll in BANL-550 concurrently.
Credits: 6
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(BLAW) Business Law |
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BLAW 140 - Business Law I
Provides an overview of the entire legal system, with an emphasis on contract rights. Discusses the essential elements of a contract, the breach of contracts and the remedies for breach. Presents business and consumer laws, including white-collar crime, landlord-tenant rights, real property interests and administrative law.
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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(CAPS) 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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(CFDI) 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 forensics is the application of discovering and presenting evidence in court that has been obtained from computing and storage devices. 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 hands-on projects and research opportunities.
Prerequisites: Complete CMIT-135 and CMIT-140
Credits: 3
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CFDI 270 - Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics
Students will study the art of anti-forensics, which is the art of information hiding. 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 learn how to properly identify, preserve, analyze, examine data and report on mobile device data. Students will also be taught how to effectively 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 330 - Malware Forensics
Malware is a global problem. Every year, hundreds of millions of new types of malware are unleashed on the world. It’s a challenge for businesses to keep up with orgranizations investing in finding new ways of infecting and evading detection. Once a company has been infiltrated with a malware infection, it’s essential to determine the source so as to close the hole. Students will learn detection techniques, infection vectors, static and dynamic analysis as well as how to construct a timeline to determine the initial infection in case of multiple pieces of malware on the same system.
Prerequisites: Complete CFDI-240
Credits: 3
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CFDI 345 - Operating System Forensics
Many digital investigations require an understandingof where operating systems store information. Forensic practitioners need to understand the analysis of the three major operating systems they may encounter in a real world analysis. Topics covered will include memory acquisition and analysis, timeline investigation, configuration settings including the Windows registry and tracking information that is stored within operating system settings. The course will cover Windows, Mac OS X and Linux investigations and artifacts.
Prerequisites: Complete 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: Compete CFDI-240. Complete ACCT-130 or MGMT-230.
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 445 - 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: Complete CFDI-345
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 480 - Digital Forensic Practicum
The digital forensic practicum provides students the opportunity to apply their academic learning, practical experience and acquired skills in an environment closely resembling a real world setting, working on cases that represent a comprehensive understanding of digital forensics.
Prerequisites: Complete CFDI-345
Credits: 3
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CFDI 490 - Forensics Internship
The internship is an individually supervised experience in an organization that provides an opportunity for career exploration. In this setting, students will obtain practical experience and further develop technical skills along with interpersonal and conceptual skills needed in the workplace. Specific experiences are developed for each workplace. Course requirements include working a minimum of 120 hours, submission of weekly reflections, and a final performance review by the organization supervisor.
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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(CMIT) 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
A technical introduction to the broad discipline of computer science. It covers topics essential to creating a foundation of knowledge before moving on to more advanced courses. Topics include algorithms, the organization of hardware, important applications, social issues in computing, and an introduction to object-oriented programming using Python. Students must have an understanding of algebraic problem solving.
Credits: 3
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CMIT 140 - Introduction to Operating Systems
This course is an introduction to operating systems. It will address the core fundamental principles of what an operating system is and how it works. Students will learn about standard operating systems functions such as memory, process/thread, file system, input/output, storage and device management. Students are introduced to the three most popular operating systems for personal computers (Windows, OSX and Linux). Mobile operating systems are also discussed. The course is taught as guided research and is hands-on learning.
Credits: 3
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CMIT 200 - Relational Database Design and SQL
This course is a study of the underlying concepts and functions of relational databases. The course covers key concepts of database design including relational structures, the use of entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and how to translate models to tables and other database objects. Moderate coverage is given to Structured Query Language (SQL) database programming. Projects include case studies and hands-on work with entity relationship diagramming, SQL, and normalization of data in tables.
Prerequisites: CMIT-135
Credits: 3
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CMIT 280 - Cloud Computing Security
Cloud computing has become increasingly central to Information Security (IS) strategies both at the corporate and personal level. It unifies a variety of technologies to provide businesses a method to improve business efficiency and reduce costs. This course will cover concepts, protocols and implementation details for working wtih and implementing cloud technologies within an organization.
Prerequisites: Complete CMIT-130.
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. Hands-on assignments will involve construction of a cloud based database server.
Prerequisites: CMIT-200
Credits: 3
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CMIT 410 - Information Systems Design
This is the first of two Management Information System (MIS) courses which introduces and integrates the topics of management and organization theory with technology. The role of MIS is described including current professional practices and methods, presentation of systems theory, organizational models, types of MIS, information needs at different levels of management, and planning and development of MIS systems. Students will integrate their technology skills and explore how those skills can be used in a business environment.
Prerequisites: NETW-330, CMIT-310
Credits: 3
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