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ESL-5005 - English as a Second Language Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain knowledge of traditional and current identification and assessment practices in bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL), and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in education. The course also analyzes and synthesizes methods and techniques for language, academic assessment, and placement through speaking, reading, interpersonal, and technology of linguistically diverse students in English and native language.
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ESL-5003 - Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will focus on the assessment of linguistically diverse students, particularly assessment of their English language proficiency and multiple measures for academic assessment of reading comprehension and mathematical proficiency. Both formal and informal assessments will be reviewed, including modifications, portfolios, and graphic organizers.
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ESL-5001 - Foundations of Instruction for Non-English Language Background Students Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This master’s level course establishes the rationale for English as a second language and bilingual education, preparing reflective practitioners and educational leaders to address issues and concerns critically and analytically in the classroom. It provides a comprehensive survey of bilingual/ESL strategies for students with a non-English language background while expanding the student’s understanding of best educational practices. Students will explore models of bilingual education and language development.
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Entrepreneurship |
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ENT-5005 - New Venture Business Plan Creation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will finalize and complete a new venture business plan that has been the focus of the four prior entrepreneur/intrapreneur specialization courses. At the conclusion of this capstone course, students will have reviewed and finalized all applicable research, preparation, and analysis that was required in the previous courses. The final deliverable is a business plan and investor presentation for a startup business concept. The business plan should be of final form in which it is presentable for interested investors, stakeholders, or other interested parties.
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ENT-5004 - Sustainable Business Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The goal of this course is to explore how the product or service will be effectively integrated into business activities to ensure that the venture is viable and sustainable in the marketplace. Depending on the product or service, students will have to identify any sustainability issues and evaluate if the process required for supporting the product or service is truly sustainable. Future success will depend on the overall sustainability of the venture processes that will support the new product or service. The course will also require students to examine social responsibility and the impact the new product or service may have on the environment, both today and in the future.
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ENT-5003 - Venture Capital and Private Equity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will develop a plan to research, identify, and acquire the financial resources required for successful funding of the new venture. Funding the new venture will require students to examine business valuation, deal development, debt planning and structure, and the acquisition of venture capital from government agencies (Small Business Administration for example) or interested investors. A clear and succinct plan for funding the new business venture will be paramount to the successful acceptance of the new venture business plan by interested parties such as investors, stakeholders, bankers, or angel funds. Upon completion of the course, students will have a detailed financial plan that can be presented to investors and other interested parties.
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ENT-5002 - New Venture Formation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The formation of a new venture is an evolutionary process which requires research, analysis, assessment, and reevaluation of a new product or service in a competitive environment. Students will assess various leadership styles and how the styles might enhance venture performance. Students will examine the many business models available and determine how the models may possibly be incorporated into the new venture plan. A cursory analysis of personnel to define needs for skill types and sets will also be performed. Students will evaluate funding and financing options as well as market strategies based on an initial competitive analysis of the marketplace. At the conclusion of the course, students will have completed steps to solidify and clarify their new venture plan through research and analysis.
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ENT-5001 - Strategic Market Assessments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn how to identify and analyze the various internal and external factors which impact the development of effective marketing strategy in both the domestic and global marketplace. This will include but not be limited to governmental, business, technological, and political challenges and opportunities that exist when operating within emerging national and international markets. The roles of history and tradition are also explored in light of their potential impact on various emerging market economies. The course will require the student to delve into advanced exploration of current topics, marketing of innovations and early stage technologies, the entrepreneurial dimensions of market research and analysis, intellectual property protection and management, and other potential new market plan related topics. Finally, students will utilize current business case studies to demonstrate “real world application” of the concepts discovered in this course to develop a strategic marketing plan for an existing or prospective business enterprise.
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ENT-5000 - Innovation - The Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This is the initial course in the entrepreneurship specialization and serves as the prerequisite for all future courses within the specialization. Prior to the start of this course, it is recommended that students enter the course with a well thought out product or service venture. Students will explore many facets of the potential venture to include new venture feasibility, an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT), and identification of potential investors to determine if the new venture is needed within the marketplace.
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Finance |
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FIN-8010CAGS - Financial Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student will develop a comprehensive research project that seeks to create a unique solution to a stated, real, or hypothetical defined topic approved by the course instructor. Within the area of financial management, this research project could be a capital investment where the objective is to replace existing machinery with more efficient equipment, or it could be expansionary in nature with the objective being to add a plant and equipment for growth. The topics could also touch on such issues as alternative financing between debt and equity, alternative financing between short term debt, inventory management, accounts receivable management, compensation structures, corporate governance, and alternatives for creation of equity valuation.
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FIN-7018 - Accounting and Control for Nonprofit Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is important for the advanced financial and accounting professional to better understand the planning and control systems within nonprofit organizations. In this course, students are provided a complete review of the accounting principles and practices used in Not-for-Profit organizations with a heavy focus on governmental accounting practices. The course materials on accounting principles and practices can be applied to hospitals, colleges and universities, health and welfare agencies, and other similar organizations. The course includes topics on appropriations, budgetary accounting, financial conditions, auditing, fund accounting, and ethics. The course assessments include cases, problem solving, and written research narratives.
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FIN-7016 - Financial Management for International Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In This Doctoral level course students will examine advanced components of international finance. The topic areas of The course include the international monetary system, the balance of payments, the foreign exchange market, the risk exposures to foreign exchange, the use of derivatives to hedge exposures to foreign exchange, the global funding of equity and debt, the project assessment of a corporate investment into a foreign country and the working management issues for a multinational company. Overall, students in this course are offered a thorough examination of both practical and academic analyses related to multinational business finance.
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FIN-7015 - Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student will examines the most important advanced components of financial statement analysis with an emphasis on topics more closely related to academic research. The course includes an examination of advanced content as well as relevant academic papers. The student will be required to develop some in-depth papers on the primary academic topics within financial statement analysis. Moreover, the student will be reviewing and assessing relevant academic papers to better prepare the student to potentially write papers within this area of finance. The course begins with an analysis of the balance sheet and income statement. It continues with an examination of financial ratios. It provides a careful examination of a common size statement. The course studies the decomposition analysis and the impacts of financial leverage.
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FIN-7014 - Managing Financial Institutions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the most important advanced components of financial institutions with an emphasis on topics more closely related to academic research. The course includes an examination of advanced content as well as relevant academic papers. The student is required to develop some in-depth papers on the primary academic topics within financial institutions. Moreover, the student will be reviewing and assessing relevant academic papers to better prepare the student to potentially write papers within this area of finance. The course begins with an analysis of the financial system and financial institutions. It continues with an examination of financial statements for financial institutions. It provides a careful examination of interest rate risk and credit risk. Next the course studies derivative securities for financial institutions. The course finishes with a thorough examination of an academic paper and then the development of a presentation on financial institutions.
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FIN-7013 - Investment Portfolio Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to investment portfolio management. Central to this understanding is the concept of risks and return, futures, swaps, valuation, and risk portfolio performance. Additional examination will be on the advanced components of investments with an emphasis on financial markets, option market valuations, international diversification, and pricing models. This course will help students gain financial knowledge that can be used to make sound investment decisions. Shareholders, stakeholders, financial managers, and investors will be able to further identify key sources of funding to grow their business or gain a greater return on investments
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FIN-7012 - Corporate Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to the role of finance, the operating environment of the firm, analysis of financial statements, the term structure of interest rates and yield curves. It has been said that to really understand a business, one must understand the financial numbers. This course, building upon a basic understanding of accounting, serves as the springboard for understanding the financial health of a corporation. Central to this understanding is the concept of cash flow, where it comes from and what affects it. While knowledge of accrual accounting is important, one pays bills from cash, not receivables. Preparing financial statements, something learned in accounting, is not the same as understanding what they are telling us. This course provides the initial building blocks for understanding the financial strengths and weaknesses of a corporation.
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FIN-5018 - Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of accounting and financial oversight of governmental and nonprofit organizations. The accounting function in these organizations is unique because, relative to for-profit accounting, their goal is not to demonstrate profits earned for shareholders but instead to provide those who fund their organizations a record of how funds were raised and used to provide services to their constituents. The main form of financial recordkeeping used by these organizations is fund accounting. Related topics covered in this course include general and revenue funds, capital project funds, debt service funds, enterprise and fiduciary funds, capital project funds, long-term debt and fixed-asset accounting, and the planning and control of cash and temporary investments.
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FIN-5016 - International Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course extends the principles of corporate financial management into the international realm. International finance differs from purely domestic financial management in two important ways. First, foreign exchange rate (the conversion rate of one currency into another) volatility creates an additional level of difficulty for companies as they make investment and financing decisions. Second, since multinational corporations conduct business across international boundaries, their decision making is affected by different political, regulatory, and tax regimes. In the first half of this course, you will learn about the global financial environment and investigate how exchange rates are determined. The second half of the course focuses on financial decision making in an international setting, with specific emphasis on managing foreign exchange risk in making choices concerning long-term business investments.
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FIN-5015 - Financial Statement Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course concerns analyzing the financial operations of a business with specific emphasis on the funding needs of public and private firms, both domestic and international. Companies need capital for a variety of reasons and access to adequate and reasonably priced capital is essential to the survival of any firm. The main source of data that we will utilize to consider a firm’s current financial health and future fund needs are the income statement and the balance sheet. The tools we will employ in our analysis are cash flow statements, financial ratios, and common-size financial statements.
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FIN-5014 - Financial Institutions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course takes a broad approach in studying financial institutions such as commercial banks, savings and loan associations, investment banks and insurance companies. The central theme involves examining the risks facing financial institutions and the methods and markets through which these risks are managed.
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FIN-5013 - Investment Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the theoretical and technical concepts associated with investing in marketable securities. Optional security investments are assessed with an analysis of the historical risk and return structure for these securities. The Efficient Market Hypothesis is studied which in turn leads to the examination of important valuation models - the Capital Asset Pricing Model and the Arbitrage Pricing Theory. The course further includes an analysis for fixed income security investing with an important emphasis on interest rate risk for these securities. Moreover, the course includes the use of derivative securities such as futures, forward contracts, options and swaps. A framework for making intelligent investment decisions and achieving successful investment results is developed.
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FIN-5012 - Corporate Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the most important components of corporate finance. The course starts with an examination of the financial statements and the related financial ratios. The financial statements include the balance sheet and the income statement while the financial ratios make use of financial statement metrics to assess such issues as profitability, short term solvency, management of current accounts and debt structure choices. The course then studies some fundamental concepts on using present value and future value to solve business and personal financial problems. The differences between debt and equity securities are examined including the important role of interest rates in valuing debt securities, i.e. government and corporate bond values. This course will examine the benefits and costs of employing debt verse equity with the objective to maximize the value of the firm.
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Forensic Psychology |
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PSY-6511 - Internship in Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students seeking a master’s degree in forensic psychology may opt to complete their degree by taking an internship in forensic psychology instead of the Capstone course, PSY5510-8. Students interested in this option are required to submit paperwork approving their internship site prior to enrolling in this course and no later than their eighth course in the program. During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with their assigned NCU professor as well as their approved internship site supervisor to discuss their experiences. Weekly assignments include submission of required evaluations and preparation for the final theoretically grounded presentation summarizing the internship experience. Internship experiences are designed to guide candidates through specific standards-aligned experiences with resulting growth in competencies demonstrated through application in practice.
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PSY-6510 - Capstone in Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Forensic Psychology is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MS program in Forensic Psychology. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue of interest to the student in Forensic Psychology.
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PSY-6507 - Criminal Profiling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will examine criminal behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics covered include foundations of criminal profiling, victimology, behavioral patterns and behavioral analysis. Alternative methods of profiling and analytical reasoning skills required of an effective profiler will be explored.
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PSY-6506 - Psychological Evaluation and Treatment of Offenders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course reviews the use of psychological evaluation and treatment strategies of offenders. Students will review the history of treatment in the forensic setting, including clinical definitions of deviant behavior and therapeutic treatment models for both offenders and victims. Common assessments in forensic studies will be examined. Other topics to be covered include therapeutic follow-up, recidivism and contemporary trends in treatment in forensic settings.
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PSY-6503 - Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is focused on the use and application of psychological principles in correctional settings non-traditional correctional settings (such as military policing). Students will examine topics such as criminal profiling, psychology and community policing, and violence within correctional settings. The offender-authority relationship, including juvenile offenders, will be explored. In addition, students will consider the implications of rehabilitation, reunification and recidivism.
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PSY-5505 - Diversity and Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is focused on victimization and offender characteristics through the lens of diversity. Students will examine gender and cultural differences in the area of forensic psychology. Concepts such as assessment of diverse populations, prejudice and bias will be covered. Challenges that authority face as well as to remediation efforts will be explored. Professional ethics and personal values conflicts also will be explored.
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PSY-5504 - Social Psychology and Aggression Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is focused on the psychological theories of aggression. Students will examine principles of social psychology including the frustration-aggression hypothesis, cognitive dissonance, cognition and arousal as well as heuristics. Psychosocial factors in aggression as well as gender differences and cultural influences on aggression expression also will be explored.
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PSY-5502 - Psychology of Law and Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the integration of forensic psychology and the legal system. Psychological implications of criminal justice will be explored. Students also will review psychological theories and research related to criminal behavior and victimization as well as the impact and relationship between the legal system and human behavior. The history and ethics of remediation also will be addressed.
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PSY-5501 - Principles of Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in Forensic Psychology. This area of psychology involves the application of psychological principles to the justice system, which includes law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and victim services. Current models, theories, and research in Forensic Psychology will be explored. In addition, graduate-level skills, such as academic integrity, effective use of the Northcentral Library, comprehending complex scholarly texts and research articles, and use of APA form and style in professional communication are also introduced. Students will complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to completion of their educational aspirations.
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Global Training |
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GTD-7019 - Trainer as Consultant in the Global Marketplace Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, doctoral students will analyze ways to create value, improve productivity, and deliver change in global and multi-national organizations. This course is designed to focus on the process of consultation, and the various approaches to assisting global organizations as an outside professional. Models of consulting are presented for consideration and topics including management, ethics, tools, and techniques are addressed. The doctoral student will assess methods to contract with an organization, provide effective diagnosis and feedback, design interventions, and continue to synthesize relevant literature.
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GTD-7013 - Evaluating Training Programs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral course students will analyze methods and models used to evaluate training initiatives. Students will assess the critical components of successful training by exploring professional training programs and methods of evaluation. This course is designed provide a framework for evaluating the concepts, principles, theories, and techniques of training evaluation. In this course, students will identify and clarify the training needs of organizations; consider approaches to training evaluation; design a complete evaluation plan.
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GTD-7011 - Best Practices for Training and Presenting to International Audiences Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
International audiences present experienced trainers with unique challenges. Understanding the best practices in training and presenting to international audiences is key in the success of global training. In this doctoral course, students will evaluate the impact of global performance culture, best practices in training design and engagement, and cross cultural training.
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GTD-7007 - The Role of Technology in the Global Training Marketplace Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral level course is designed to provide a frame-work for analysis, implementation, and evaluation of technology based training solutions. Students will explore the varying models and tools used in computer and web-based interventions as well as investigate the challenges of integrating these technological tools into the global training marketplace. Special emphasis will be paid to the role of evaluation throughout the decision to use and implement technology based solutions in global training and development.
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GTD-7005 - Strategic Links for Successful Global Training Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this Doctoral level course, students will assess the intersection of organizational strategy and global training and development. Students will explore best practices in strategic training, methods used to align training activities with business goals, and design a complete strategic training plan.
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GTD-7000 - Human Performance: Paradigms and Possibilities Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral level course, students will assess issues and trends that impact employee performance in multi-national and global organizations. Students will evaluate models and theories that lead to successful training initiatives and improve the overall performance of employees and organizations.
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GTD-5019 - Trainer as Consultant in the Global Marketplace Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop an understanding of ways to create value, improve productivity, and deliver change to global organizations. Models of consulting are presented for consideration and topics including management, ethics, tools, and techniques are addressed. Activities will focus on the process of consultation and the various approaches to assisting global organizations as an inside or outside professional.
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GTD-5013 - Evaluating Training Programs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and techniques of training evaluation. The underlying value of such knowledge for global trainers is the ability to understand how and why particular training programs are effective or ineffective. Students will identify and clarify the training needs of organizations; select appropriate training approaches; and evaluate training outcomes.
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GTD-5011 - Introduction to Best Practices for Training and Presenting to International Audiences Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will investigate best practices for training and presenting to international audiences. There will be opportunities to analyze the role of culture and best practices. In addition, global training skills will be honed through application of practices relative to international training and presentation.
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GTD-5007 - The Role of Technology in the Global Training Marketplace Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the impact of rapidly changing technology and the challenges of integrating these technological tools into the global training marketplace. This course will prepare students to identify strategic reasons to implement web-based training, provide tools for best-practices evaluation, and synthesize diverse elements of technology-driven training.
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GTD-5005 - Introduction to Successful Global Training Techniques Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores basic principles of global training and development in corporate and educational settings. Students will explore best practices to uncover links that can be made to increase the value of global training and development in light of leader expectations. Topics will include diversified training approaches, differentiated and accelerated learning concepts and theories, and successful classroom and web strategies that can be utilized successfully in a global context.
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GTD-5000 - Human Performance and Improvement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine human performance and improvement. Topics include: performance improvement analysis, needs assessment, models of change, and performance models and interventions.
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Health Care Administration |
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HCA-8010CAGS - Healthcare Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will create a comprehensive research project that seeks to create a unique solution to a stated, real or hypothetical defined topic in health care administration and approved by faculty. Research scope and definitions must be declared before the specific approved project can commence. Students begin with the identification of a problem and progress to research proposed solutions. Important factors such as feasibility, ethics, legal issues and cost are also considered. Students will be assessed on demonstrated proficiency in designed assignments, which will culminate into a final implementation plan.
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HCA-7022 - Health Care Strategic Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the integration of business and functional plans, performance audits, organizational culture, gap analysis, and values clarification. Students will conduct analysis of current and future trends and issues affecting health care are reviewed in the context of visioning, strategic planning, and tactical planning. The student will be assessed on the critical importance of strategic management and planning within the dynamic, complex, and evolving nature of the health care industry.
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HCA-7019 - Managerial Leadership within Managed Health Care Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will introduce students to the managed health care environment. Students will explore the delivery of health care via a managed system, develop an understanding of the balance and relationship between health care costs and quality of care, and apply the course concepts to constructing a model of managed care.
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HCA-7014 - Advanced Concepts and Applications in Health Policy and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This comprehensive course focuses on key principles and practices of health care management, planning, and policy-making. Students will study the historical development, structure, and operation of the health care delivery system and will explore the way health care is delivered, the role of policy formulation, and health care resource and ethical considerations. Mastery of course concepts requires demonstration of critical thinking and communication.
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HCA-7013 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Research Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on research management and associated ethics within the health care industry on a comprehensive level. The topics covered reflect areas of greatest concern in research. These include the protection of human subjects, authorship, data integrity, intellectual property, and the use of animal models, among others. Individuals employed in healthcare administration need to be aware of the ethical aspects of research at least at a high level, due to the potential of research being conducted in their organization.
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HCA-7012 - Health Care Industry and Financial Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an application of financial management techniques for decision making by health care professionals. This course is designed to prepare students for supervisory and management roles. Course objectives are to understand the underlying importance of the capital management cycle, financial credit analysis, budgeting and debt processes, financial management leadership and planning, and best practices in capital allocation, debt vehicles, and effective financial management. Students will focus on developing an enhanced level of understanding of what it takes to lead healthcare organizations through tough financial times. Mastery of course concepts requires a demonstration of critical thinking and communication skills.
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HCA-5021 - Comparative Health Care Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will evaluate key population challenges affecting modern societies in the developed and developing world by examining the health systems of various countries. Using a consistent framework, a comparison of each country’s history, geography, government, and economy, as well as a detailed analysis of the country’s healthcare system facilities, workforce, technology, cost, quality, and access, will be explored. Examples of challenges include: relations between population, growth, and the environment; population growth and socioeconomic development; and population and maturation of new diseases. Emerging issues in global healthcare are also explored.
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HCA-5017 - Total Quality Management in Health Care Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to provide students the competence to identify the principles associated with Total Quality Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC). Students will learn the history and evolution of the quality movement in terms of theories, models, principles, and processes. This course also will facilitate the student’s ability to identify and solve quality problems found in all sectors within the healthcare organization through the application of all CQI tools, techniques, and current models. In addition, students will learn the differences between two highly regarded accrediting agencies, The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Baldrige National Quality Program (BNQP). Finally, students will learn how to identify process problems, collect data for process improvement, and propose improvements to the process.
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HCA-5015 - Health Care Administration Principles and Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the theory and application of management principles in the healthcare system. Management theory and models, goal setting, organizational theory, and development of effective management approaches and best practices to resolve problems associated with administering a healthcare delivery system will be reviewed.
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HCA-5014 - Health Care Policy Analysis and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides the student with an overview of factors which govern and impact the development of healthcare policy in the United States. The student will learn how current and changing policies help shape the organizational structure of our healthcare system. The effectiveness of our healthcare system and the unequal application of healthcare across different populations will be reviewed and discussed.
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HCA-5013 - Health Care Legal and Ethical Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will critically examine some of the legal and ethical issues affecting health care in America. The course includes an introduction and overview of key legal concepts and the exploration of selected issues including financing indigent care, patient rights, informed consent/refusal of treatment, tort reform, end-of-life decision-making, termination of life support, do not resuscitate orders, and patient and provider relations. Upon completion, students will have an enhanced understanding regarding the relationship between law and ethics as they relate to the complex world of health care.
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HCA-5012 - Heath Care Financial Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents a review of the role of finance specific to the healthcare industry. Topics include operational and capital budgeting, the application of finance in healthcare administration decision making, public perceptions of healthcare costs, and the impact of accurate medical billing and coding on the healthcare system. Students will explore these topics from a theoretical perspective and through practical application.
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MHA-5999 - MHA Capstone Course Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will transition from theory to practice, and from learner to user of the knowledge and skills required for health organization management. The course will emphasize the integration and application of management theory in a contemporary context.
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MHA-5012 - Human Resource Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will review the employment law, related concepts and practical tools necessary for meeting human resource challenges in today’s healthcare environment. This includes assessing workplace safety needs. Employee recruitment, selection, performance and retention strategies will be examined. Credentialing of healthcare providers as well as employee compensation will be discussed.
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MHA-5011 - Population Health Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will investigate the measurement, methods, and models of assessing population health and population health status. You will also analyze various portions of specific populations with the intention of developing recommendations and interventions needed to improve health outcomes.
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MHA-5010 - Health Law and Ethics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the legal structures and policies found within the healthcare industry. You will also investigate the legal and ethical issues common to managers and providers in healthcare organizations. Strategies for ethical decision making as well as for communicating with stakeholders also will be discussed.
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MHA-5009 - Health Economics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will use principles of microeconomic analysis to study financial factors impacting healthcare systems, and organizations. You will examine the nature of supply and demand within the healthcare industry, as well as explore the impact and import of reimbursement methods and alternative payment arrangements with regards to fiscal decision making in the healthcare sector.
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MHA-5008 - Healthcare Strategic Management & Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course explores the history, perspectives, concepts, process and role of marketing in the healthcare industry – particularly the health services delivery setting. You will evaluate key marketing concepts and their impact relative to the facilitation of communicating the availability of health related products and services.
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MHA-5007 - Managerial Accounting for Healthcare Managers Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will develop an understanding of key financial and managerial accounting tools and concepts used by healthcare policy makers. Case studies and discussion of modern theory in managerial finance relevant to health services finance will be reviewed.
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MHA-5006 - Health Information Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will learn about the role of Health Information Management, and its associated technologies, in healthcare settings. You will analyze the implementation of health information technologies. You also will examine how billing and clinical care systems affect organizational operations. You also will assess technology’s influence on employee task performance.
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MHA-5005 - Healthcare Quality Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will investigate quality management within healthcare organizations. You will gain familiarity with the tools and models used in the healthcare industry, as well as the processes necessary to implement quality management techniques within various health organization settings.
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MHA-5004 - Health Policy & Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore health policy as it applies to the context of the United States health care system. You will analyze the legal basis of existing policies as well as the processes of development and implementation for new policies. You also will evaluate stakeholder needs in healthcare policy development.
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MHA-5003 - Health Finance and Financial Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore health finance policies and financial approaches and processes involved in managing the health enterprise. You will analyze how health care managers utilize financial data in decision-making processes and consider the ethical and legal standards associated with health finance. You will correlate the financial policies and management concepts of the healthcare system against the evolving U.S. health reform initiatives.
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MHA-5002 - Health Management Leadership Seminar Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will explore management and leadership theories within the healthcare industry. You will focus on leadership skills and strategies necessary in a healthcare setting and inventory your own personal management style and leadership traits for areas of improvement. Within the scope of healthcare management, you explore the professional and ethical standards of the field.
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MHA-5001 - Quantitative Analysis for Healthcare Managers Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore research methods and analytical skills essential for problem solving for improvement of the administration and management of the healthcare industry. Integrating research designs used in the healthcare industry, you will determine the appropriate methods for obtaining qualitative and quantitative data to analyze and utilize appropriate statistical tests to support managerial and administrative decisions.
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MHA-5000 - Introduction to Healthcare Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an introduction to management, leadership and organizational behavior in healthcare organizations. You will explore concepts and theories necessary to analyze policies and processes in the contemporary healthcare environment.
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PSY-6311 - Internship in Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students seeking a master’s degree in Health psychology may opt to complete their degree by taking an internship in Health Psychology instead of the Capstone course. During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with their assigned NCU professor as well as their approved internship site supervisor to discuss their experiences. Weekly assignments include submission of required evaluations and preparation for the final theoretically grounded presentation summarizing the internship experience. Internship experiences are designed to guide candidates through specific standards-aligned experiences with resulting growth in competencies demonstrated through application in practice.
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PSY-6305 - Capstone in Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Health Psychology is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MS program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue of interest to the student in Health Psychology.
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PSY-5304 - Collaborative Care and Mental Health Policy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide an overview of the collaborative care model as applied in health psychology. You will examine ethical considerations as well as the role of diversity while implementing this approach in healthcare settings. You also will interpret research findings relevant to mental health policy and legislation and assess the model’s application in collaborative care and mental health policy.
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PSY-5301 - Foundations in Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in health psychology. Health psychologists use the scientific method to understand the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors to determine both health and illness. This area of psychology involves the application of psychological principles to prevent illness, improve personal health outcomes, and impact healthcare systems at large. Health psychologists work in helping professions, hospitals, social services, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations for which clinical training is not necessary. Current models/theories, subspecialties, history, ethical concerns, issues related to diversity, and research in health psychology will be explored.
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Homeland Security |
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HS-8010CAGS - Homeland Security Leadership and Policy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student will create a comprehensive research project with a unique solution to a stated, real or hypothetical, defined topic approved by the course instructor. The student must declare the research scope and definitions before the specific approved project can commence. Students will be assessed on demonstrated proficiency in designed assignments, which will culminate in a final research project.
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HS-7014 - Strategy, Resiliency, and Coping with Fear Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will have an opportunity to gain a conceptual understanding of the meanings of strategy, national interests, elements of power, and asymmetric threats. Students also will explore the meaning of the concept of resiliency as well as how terrorists use fear to their advantage. An understanding of these concepts will aid any homeland security professional in performing their duties and protecting the populace.
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HS-7013 - Intelligence and Law Enforcement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will take a critical look at the integration of intelligence operations and law enforcement in the realm of homeland security. Topics will also include the composition of the U.S. intelligence community, roles of various U.S. intelligence agencies, and issues facing the U.S. intelligence community. The course provides the knowledge necessary to utilize strategic intelligence effectively in the law enforcement and public safety realm.
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HS-7010 - Transportation Security Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will closely examine transportation networks with regard to the security demands now required. The course assignments include the exploration of the threats to each industry and measures needed to secure the networks from a domestic and global perspective. Regulatory agencies, both domestic and international, will be subjects of study as well as national and international agreements.
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HS-7004 - Local Emergency Management and Civil Preparedness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will analyze the operations and preparedness of local emergency management systems and their ability to respond to natural and manmade disasters. Students will learn how the National Incident Management System functions and use it to plan the use of emergency response organizations. Students will explain and assess local community capabilities to maintain the safety of their populations and the processes through which local emergency response agencies can request assistance.
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HS-7000 - Homeland Security and Terrorism Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course serves as an introduction to the study of homeland security and will provide an overview of the practical discipline, including readings on the various government agencies involved in different aspects of homeland security. The course will also include an overview of the terrorist threat faced today and an examination of how that threat came into being.
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HS-6020 - Maritime Terrorism Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore the primary national and international strategies that shape the response to maritime terrorism. The various types of threats, ships and containers, and weapons available to terrorists provide a complex environment for students to assess through the study of the maritime industry and government actions to safeguard that industry.
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HS-6003 - Homeland Security Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the major issues essential for understanding homeland security and its foundation in all-hazard emergency management. Assignments provide the students with the opportunity to examine the use of risk analysis in homeland security operations. Students will examine risk analysis processes in situations from mitigation to recovery.
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HS-6002 - International Crime and Terrorism Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will address the linkage of terrorism and criminal activity and how law enforcement can respond to them. The central thrust of this course is to examine how and why global crime and terrorism have merged and the implications for political, law enforcement, and military institutions. Included in this exploration are the global drug trade, human trafficking, and the associated criminal activities such as money laundering and arms deals.
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HS-6001 - Homeland Security Transportation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course serves as an introduction to transportation systems and provides students an opportunity to analyze the actions necessary to create adequate security inside the network of intermodal operations. The course includes the exploration of the actual threat to the industry with a concentration on appropriate counter terrorism measures within each component from domestic and global perspectives. The course also includes a review of emerging technology in the field of transportation security
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HS-5101 - Introduction to Homeland Security Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces historical aspects of homeland security and changes in government responses after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Students will gain an understanding of homeland security topics relevant to today’s international and domestic environments. Responses from local, state, and federal entities responsible for Homeland Security as well as non-profits and corporations involved in coordinating their efforts with each other are elements of the course.
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Human Resources Management |
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HRM-7008 - Legal Issues in Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral course looks at the multiple levels of employment, including management, full-time employees, part-time employees, temporary employees, and contracted employees based on the passage and interpretation of laws, whether at the federal, state, or local level. Policies such as employment-at-will, right to work, or termination, and other regulations can change with an act of Congress or a state legislature.
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HRM-7007 - Cultural Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course demonstrates the uniqueness of culture and its impact on all aspects of organizational operations. This includes such aspects as diversity, global transitioning, accommodations, and cross-national teamwork. Twenty-first century managers must be astutely aware of how cultural issues impact work and ability to gain competitive advantage.
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HRM-7004 - Supervising in the 21st Century Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: *Fundamental requirement in General Management
This course examines supervisory concepts, laws, regulations and HRM practices used in the 21st Century. Students will be assessed on responses to subject matter-related activities and written research papers.
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HRM-7003 - Labor Relations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore all aspects of labor relations from a human resources perspective. This will include the history, structure, politics, processes, and relationships associated with bargaining units (unions). Students will examine how unions can change attitudes and behaviors of management and employees, as well as the benefits and challenges to working in a human resources position in a unionized environment.
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HRM-7002 - Compensation and Benefits Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the concepts of extrinsic and intrinsic compensation in the management of today’s diverse and global workforce. The decisions made in these areas, related to compensation and benefits at the Executive and the employee level, can directly impact the strategic nature and direction of the organization.
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HRM-7000 - Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will focus on the development of the human resource function in organizations. While understanding and management of human behavior within organizations are necessary for optimal organizational effectiveness and individual performance, strategic planning to achieve organizational goals through the human resource function is recognized.
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HRM-5008 - Legal Issues in Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to enable the student/Human Resources Manager to recognize and analyze potential legal implications of common workplace situations. This course will help to understand and evaluate current trends and issues in employment law and to apply this knowledge in a way that effectively manages risk in the employment relationship. In this course, considerations are addressed regarding the employment relationship, employment laws and HR policies resolving employment disputes and current/future trends in employment and Human Resources laws.
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HRM-5004 - Supervisory Concepts and Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Through a blend of theory, practice, and skill development, this course explores the supervisory concepts, practices, challenges, and limitations that affect management in today’s business environment. To operate successfully in this changing environment, organizations need supervisors with the managerial skills and creativity to turn uncertainty into opportunity, think strategically, lead change initiatives, motivate employees, encourage a positive work environment, analyze and address the challenges of managing a diverse talented workforce, and effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. This course shows how to apply the principles of supervisory management to recognize and take advantage of these opportunities.
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HRM-5003 - Labor Relations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the history and development of labor relations, the structure of union organizations, and the process of negotiations and contract administration. The course begins by establishing the present state of the labor movement and models the decision process that can be used to decide whether or not to participate in organizing a union. Also covered are the laws and regulations governing collective bargaining, risk management, impasse resolution, employees’ safety, and contract administration. Students will conclude the course by examining global issues with regards to unionization and how international labor organizations can affect a domestic company and its employees.
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HRM-5002 - Compensation Issues in Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores four strategic choices in managing compensation: 1) concerns for internal consistency, 2) external competitiveness, 3) employee contributions, and 4) administration. Each of these strategic decisions is examined in terms of the major compensation issues requiring resolution. The examination is made in the context of related theories, research, and state-of-the-art practices that can guide compensation decision making. Additionally, the course will examine employee morale, performance, mobility path, policies and training and learning opportunities as non-wage areas of concern in regards to managing employee compensation.
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HRM-5001 - Recruitment and Human Resources Information Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents a comprehensive staffing model that identifies the key components of staffing, external influences, and staffing system management. Major areas covered are staffing models and company strategy, external influences (economic laws and regulations), staffing strategy and planning, job analysis, measurement, external and internal recruitment, external and internal selection, decision making, the final match, retention, and management of the staffing system. Emphasis is placed on staffing strategy and the importance of external selection in securing employees that will become productive members of the organization. This course also focuses on the integration of technology into core staffing functions.
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TIM-6590 - Strategic Management of Data, Information, and Knowledge Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Using data, information, and knowledge to improve competitive position will be a key component in strategic planning in the 21st century. In this course, students will integrate everything they have learned regarding data science into formulating strategic visions, strategies, goals, and objectives.
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
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IOP-8404 - Consulting in Business, Education, and Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Consulting in businesses, schools, and mental health settings requires an array of personal skills, knowledge and information, and techniques. In this course you will learn how to develop the personal skills and understanding of consulting to give you a basis to develop a successful consulting program.
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IOP-8400 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on how psychological principles are applied in work settings. Current models, theories, and research in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology will be explored. The role of attitude and motivation, as well as group factors and leadership in forming a social context for work will also be addressed.
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PSY-6429 - Capstone in I/O Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in I/O Psychology is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MS program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue of interest to the student in I/O Psychology.
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PSY-6411 - Internship in I/O Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students seeking a master’s degree in I/O psychology may opt to complete their degree by taking an internship in I/O psychology instead of the Capstone course. During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with their assigned NCU professor as well as their approved internship site supervisor to discuss their experiences. Weekly assignments include submission of required evaluations and preparation for the final theoretically grounded presentation summarizing the internship experience. Internship experiences are designed to guide candidates through specific standards-aligned experiences with resulting growth in competencies demonstrated through application in practice
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