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IE-7005 - International Organizations in Global Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be introduced to global education organizations. Students will explore some of the diverse organizations that are engaged in international education, and learn about key guiding initiatives, policies and standards. This course also provides a good orientation for those who anticipate working with or for international organizations.
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IE-7003 - Culture, Society, and Education in Comparative Perspective Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore and analyze international and comparative education, with a focus on methods, foundational theories, and resources specific to conducting international, educational research and exploring culture, society and education with a comparative perspective.
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IE-7001 - Introduction to Global and Comparative Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral level course introduces learners to theories of comparative education, cross-national comparative analysis, global educational transfer and borrowing, and the relation between culture and education. Through this course, learners will begin to develop the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to be effective educators of global and comparative education. Students will understand the commonalities, differences, and connections between global and comparative education, and the meaning and significance of globalization in the field of education. Learners will comprehend, through reading and class assignments, the global dimensions of several crucial contemporary issues, including the hopes of global cooperation, and the complexity of educational accountability, authority, and professionalism. This course will underline the necessity of an interdisciplinary approach to understanding these complex issues.
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IE-5021 - Education and National Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the development of education nationally and internationally, and will make cross-national comparisons. Students will examine education in developed and emerging nations with a comparative perspective, including comparisons of school practice, teacher training, and policies that influence the provision of education, and challenges of educating citizens in transitional societies.
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IE-5013 - Globalization and Educational Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the theories and practices to effect positive global educational change. With a focus on pre-primary, primary and secondary education, students will examine practices that reflect how globalization is impacting learning and teaching. This includes gaining research practice in conducting interviews. Ultimately, students will be encouraged to act as change agents ready to examine education from a global perspective.
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IE-5007 - Conflict Resolution in an International Context Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the conceptual underpinnings of peace and conflict resolution and the paradigmatic models of conflict resolution. Substantive inquiry into a variety of peace building approaches on local, national, and global levels will also be explored. Students will develop the knowledge and appreciation of the theoretical, conceptual, and methodological breadth of the conflict resolution in an international context.
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IE-5005 - International Organizations in Global Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be introduced to global education organizations. Students will explore diverse organizations engaged in international education, ranging from the International Baccalaureate Program to UNESCO to NGOs, and examine key guiding initiatives and policies.
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IE-5003 - International Education Concepts and Theory Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will explore concepts and theories of education systems around the world, including the cultural and historical bases of these systems and the spread of educational trends across the globe. Alternative theories and definitions of development, as expressed in international education institutions, will be evaluated. Students will be required to consider the challenges of reform and unique practices in international contexts. In addition, students will integrate an understanding of diverse educational perspectives through the evaluation of worldwide educational systems.
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IE-5001 - Introduction to Global and Comparative Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop the skills needed to be effective educators in a global society. Students will explore the connections between diverse education systems and evaluate various theories of comparative education. Topics include: comparative and global education, cross-national comparative analysis, global educational transfer and borrowing, and tools and instruments used in global education.
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Leadership in Higher Education |
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LHE-7014 - Introduction to the Community College Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will gain knowledge of the history, nature, and purpose of American community colleges with emphasis on college funding, leadership, staffing, service learning and the importance of the mission, vision, and values. Mastery is attained through developing a strategic plan addressing a current/recent college challenge.
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LHE-7013 - Community College Curriculum and Program Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will receive a general and introductory knowledge of curricular and leadership issues in a community college setting. Students will explore issues related to the community college curriculum relative to program development, student services, and leadership as well as assessment.
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LHE-7012 - Strategic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore institutional and programmatic planning in tandem with the concern for institutional effectiveness. A major goal of this course will be to ensure an understanding of and appreciation for the range of approaches that can be taken to strategic planning, explicitly linking all strategies with the principles and best practices that support the drive toward institutional effectiveness.
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LHE-7011 - Foundations of Higher Education Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Higher education leadership occurs in an environment of ambiguity and constant change. Leaders must be able and willing to embrace uncertainty, continually learning, and develop a deep understanding of their core values. The course is designed to provide foundational grounding in the study of leadership theory and research, in higher education. Emphasis will be given to the practical application of higher education leadership theories and the academic and administrative roles of an institution of higher education. Students will explore best practices to uncover links that can be made to increase the value of higher education practices.
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LHE-7010 - Current Trends and Topics in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore areas of interest in higher education. Often these areas are new topics of special interest to higher education. At times, areas of higher education that are receiving attention nationally will be highlighted through this course. Students will work with instructors to create a self-directed study plan on a topic appropriate for doctoral level study.
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LHE-7008 - Higher Education Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide students with an overview of financial issues applicable to higher education in the United States. Students will engage a broad foundation of theory, practice, research, and policy of higher education economics. Topics will include societal investment in higher education, methods of finance, costs of higher education, and budgeting concepts.
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LHE-7007 - Strategic Enrollment Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn the best principles and practices for leading recruitment, enrollment management, and institutional advancement efforts. Students will focus on effective enrollment management and leadership, recruitment, retention, institutional advancement, student service, targeted communication, applying technology to enrollment management and developing an institution-wide strategic enrollment process. Students have the opportunity to customize this course to their particular professional setting and goals.
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LHE-7006 - Student Affairs Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will study the evolution and current practices of student affairs development, management, and leadership in higher education. Topics include: philosophical, historical, conceptual, and research foundations of the profession; cultural and organizational contexts of student affairs; mission and vision; and current trends in campus demographics and student experience in student affairs development.
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LHE-7005 - Legal Issues in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop a fundamental understanding of the importance of legal issues in higher education and their impact on individual rights and responsibilities as well as those of institutions of higher education.
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LHE-7004 - Organization and Governance of Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, doctoral students will analyze and evaluate theories, models, and readings on approaches and structures for governing higher education organizations. This course is intended to help students understand the competencies and training necessary to undertake various operational and leadership roles. Doctoral students will gain a sound understanding of complex college and university organizations and develop a working understanding of the elements of organizations which comprise contemporary social systems. Students will explore major forces, issues, and themes which influence American society and in turn affect colleges and universities.
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LHE-5013 - The Community College Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides a general and introductory understanding of curricular issues in a community college setting. Students will explore issues related to the community college curriculum relative to program development and management as well as assessment.
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LHE-5011 - Leadership for Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the nuances of higher education leadership and theory. Emphasis will be given to the practical application of higher education leadership theories in the academic and administrative roles of an institution of higher education.
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LHE-5010 - Topics in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores areas of interest in higher education. Often these areas are new topics of special interest to higher education. At times, areas of higher education that are receiving attention nationally will be highlighted through this course. Students will work with faculty to create a self-directed study plan on a topic appropriate for master’s-level study.
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LHE-5009 - A History of Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are introduced to the historical origins of higher education in the United States. Significant periods in the development of higher education in this country are covered, as well as the evolution into today’s contemporary and complex system of higher education. Topics include: education models, progressive movements, federal higher education acts, community colleges, access, diversity and opportunity.
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LHE-5008 - Financial Issues in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide students with an overview of financial issues applicable to higher education in the United States. Students will engage a broad foundation of theory, practice, research, and policy of higher education economics. Topics will include societal investment in higher education, methods of finance, costs of higher education, and budgeting concepts.
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LHE-5005 - Exploring Legal Issues in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop a fundamental understanding of the importance of legal issues in higher education and their impact on individual rights and responsibilities as well as those of institutions of higher education. Topics include: academic freedom, liability for student behavior, separation of church and state, antidiscrimination statutes and academic discipline.
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LHE-5004 - The Organization of Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will receive an introduction to the classical theories, traditional models, and contemporary readings regarding approaches and structures relative to organizational governance in higher education. Topics to be covered include organizational theory, governance models, campus climate, institutional change, and diversity.
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Learning Analytics in Higher Education |
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LAHE-7005 - Implementing a Higher Education Learning Analytics Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will devise/design, in theory, rationale, purpose their own “theoretical” Higher Education Analytics Project following a pre-designed template provided for them. Students will be asked to follow the template with particular attention to issues of Scope, Cost, Timeliness and Utility. It will be important to adequately address the humanistic side of a learning analytics Project, such as leadership and in-house expertise. Students will also have to sufficiently address all “soft side” analytic issues such as moral, ethical and legal issues. This course is the capstone project.
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LAHE-7004 - Learning Analytic Tools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will be provided instruction regarding the types and functions of various analytics tools. Students will be given introduced to a strategy to choosing proper analytic tools that relies on knowing the purpose and types of educational answers sought, as well as the technology infrastructure, availability of data and cost. Consideration in not only choosing, but applying the correct analytics tools cannot be overlooked, as the requirements of each tool bring pros and cons. This course will provide an introduction to various analytic tools as well as review prominent studies and applications in which educational analytic tools were used.
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LAHE-7003 - Applying Learning Analytics in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will expose the student to use and application of learning analytics in a very specific, micro level approach. This course will cite and discuss the historical application of learning analytics, from the early application of learning analytics in the SIGNAL studies by Purdue in 2006 to more recent applications going on throughout the country. Students will be exposed to the role of technology and learning analytics on specific student outcomes like retention memory, engagement, dropout risk identification and other targeting metrics through the review of prominent studies. Students will learn about how learning analytics is being used to improve curriculum and pedagogy as well as institutional accountability. Students will be introduced to learning analytics in current practice and how it can help administration, as well as be exposed to faculty, student, and administration perspectives regarding the process. Students will engage in a more detailed discussion of legal issues regarding learning analytics as well as other soft side dimensions of learning analytics that are needed at the institutional level such as ethics and data literacy. Students will be encouraged to plan a hypothetical learning analytics initiative based on the information they have learned.
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LAHE-7002 - A Macro Level Approach to Learning Analytics in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will expose the student to various theories regarding the use and advancement of learning analytics in higher education in a broad and macro level approach. Students will engage in dialogue regarding the role of analytics in areas such as student learning and achievement, human resources, facilities, finance, research and academic affairs. Students will learn the implications for learning analytics in higher education administration, as well as those for both students and teachers. Students will learn what kinds of institutional leadership, technology capacities and infrastructure as well as human capital, learning analytic initiatives rely on and will investigate the challenges and future considerations needed for this field, as it continues to be applied in higher education.
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LAHE-7001 - Using Educational Data Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will be introduced to the role of technology and various forms of educational data which is used in learning analytics. The students will be given an overview of data mining, data integrity, data privacy and data utility. The students will become familiar with and apply popular educational data technology terms and all elements of data capture and management , such as data systems and data sources, will be covered, as well as the data mining process and other best practices to be considered in learning analytics.
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LAHE-7000 - Introduction to Learning and Knowledge Analytics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will be introduced to the history and evolution of data analytics, which includes the identification of both early and prominent foundations of learning analytics, as well as an introduction to key theories, leading experts, useful best practices and applications in education.
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Learning Analytics in K-12 Education |
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LAK-7005 - Implementing a K-12 Analytics Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will prepare their own “theoretical” K12 Analytics Project following a pre-designed template provided for them. The project will include addressing issues of Scope, Cost, Timeliness, and Utility. It will be important to adequately address the humanistic side of a learning analytics Project, such as leadership and in-house expertise. Students will also have to sufficiently address other analytic challenges such as moral, ethical, and legal issues. This course is the capstone project for Learning Analytics K12.
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LAK-7004 - K-12 Analytic Tools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be provided instruction regarding the types and functions of various K-12 analytics tools. Special attention will be given to the use of K-12 statewide Student Information Systems and the integration of other types of data or multi-source data such as NAEP (National Student Clearing House data). Students will learn to select proper analytic tools depending on knowing the purpose and types of educational answers sought, as well as the technology infrastructure, availability of data, and cost. This course will provide an exploration of various analytic tools as well as review prominent studies and applications where educational analytic tools are used.
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LAK-7003 - K-12 Learning Analytic Considerations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will address common problems, concerns, and oversights with learning analytic projects school districts and administrators may encounter. This course will comprehensively address all the soft sides of learning analytic issues needing to be addressed, especially student privacy regulations such as (FERPA) and data ownership and stewardship. Predictive analytics in K-12 with the advantages, limitations, and implementation guidelines will also be addressed. Students will engage in activities on role of using learning analytics for prediction (e.g., predicting college readiness or graduation) versus formative assessment (e.g., data used as live, real time action data to gauge performance, course correct and provide intervention) at the K-12 level. This course will expose students to many “active” K-12 learning analytic projects continually occurring.
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LAK-7002 - K-12 Analytics Decision Making: An Administrators Perspective Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will introduce the school or system administrator to the world of Learning Analytics and how to design, chose, or model an intended project. Focus will be on aligning Learning Analytic projects to school/district priorities, needs, and areas of inquiry. This course will introduce the student to various considerations needing to be made with regard to using data analytics as a “crystal ball” and the pros and cons of doing so. Students in this course will be exposed to several early and recent applications of learning analytics in the K-12 sector and will learn to evaluate and critique each, as well as how to handle concerns from various stake holders.
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LAK-7001 - K-12 Educational Data Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will be introduced to the role of technology and various forms of education data used in learning analytics. An overview of data mining with special consideration and focus of best practices to be considered in learning analytics, such as the use of Learning Analytics Software and Learning Management Systems or Course Content Systems will be included. Students will be given instruction on uses and limitations of K-12 data and discussion of relevance and practicality of data for predictive analysis in the K-12 environment. Describing the change of a “rear view” perspective from a formative assessment perspective to a predictive and forecasting view is an important part of this course.
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LAK-7000 - Introduction to Learning Analytics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will be introduced to the evolution of data analytics and its progression into education. Prominent theories and leaders in learning analytics will be explored. Students will learn to delineate between learner analytics, academic analytics, and data mining. This course will outline the distinction in purpose and function learning analytics plays in the K-12 environment. Students will be introduced to the historical forces responsible for driving the growth of K-12 learning analytics, such as Federal legislation, high stakes testing, increased call for accountability, reduction in resources, and an increase in commercially branded software. Students will examine potential uses in K-12 environments, as well as introduction to criteria for a successful K-12 learner analytic program and perspectives of potential key stakeholders regarding the implementation of learner analytics.
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MBA Courses |
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MBA-6010 - Strategic Planning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an overview of effective strategic planning formulation and correct application for use in real life situations. Students will develop skills in operational business strategies as well as being introduced to the entire strategic planning process.
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MBA-5150 - Innovation and Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this project-based course, students will investigate and practice strategies for innovation and introduction of new ideas, products, and technologies to market. Students will practice assessing their customers’ needs and tailoring strategies and tactics accordingly. This course provides an integrative approach to marketing and innovation based upon sound principles of business analysis, supply chain, operations, economics and financial management. Students will set marketing goals and produce plans to reach those goals and measure their progress. Ethical, social, and legal aspects such as marketing to minors and false or deceptive practices will be examined.
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MBA-5140 - Operations Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to the principles of operations management as they relate to business strategy. Students will learn how to manage business operations based on a global supply chain with diverse and geographically-dispersed suppliers and customers. Students will also examine how information systems can have a positive impact on operational productivity, competitiveness, automation of business processes, and electronic commerce.
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MBA-5130 - Managing Business Finances Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are introduced to procedures, process, and tools to effectively manage the business finances. Students will apply and practice these concepts in a wide range of simulated business and managerial situations. Topics include; Business and managerial economics, profit and loss, understanding financial reports, financial risk analysis, asset valuation, budgeting, managerial and financial accounting, financial ethics, and cost management. Students will practice using financial tools and case studies to aid in their analysis and financial decision-making.
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MBA-5121 - Managerial Decision-Making Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is a study of the skills and cognitive processes that managers utilize and the factors that influence effective business decisions in the global business environment. Students will learn practical problem-solving and critical thinking in their analysis of real-world business scenarios, selection of tools and techniques, and identification of problems, opportunities, and solutions. Students will also learn how information technology can provide effective decision support for complex business issues.
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MBA-5110 - Managing People and Teams Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will practice creating diverse and talented teams who are ready to face global business challenges. Students will research best practices on recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent. Also included is an introduction to legal and ethical issues in recruiting, hiring, and managing personnel such as sexual harassment, equal opportunity, and family issues. Students will examine concepts of leadership and organizational behavior to promote their effectiveness as leaders and managers of people. Integration of technology such as human resource information systems, computer-based training, and management of virtual teams will also be studied.
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MBA-5102 - Welcome to Changing Times - Business in the 21st Century Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to encourage students to understand and consider the impact of current trends such as globalization, sustainability, and technology on businesses. The subsequent core courses will provide a greater in-depth knowledge of business concepts and areas in an integrated fashion.
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MSA Courses |
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MSA-5070 - Business Environment Seminar Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is a survey of business concepts for the accounting professional. Students will study concepts of economics, management, and corporate governance to help them understand accounting in the context of the larger organization.
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MSA-5060 - Regulation Seminar Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will study how government regulations in taxation and bookkeeping impact the conduct of organizations and their accounting practices.
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MSA-5050 - Advanced Auditing Seminar Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an advanced examination of auditing concepts, practices, and reporting requirements for the accounting professional.
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MSA-5040 - Financial Reporting Seminar Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an advanced examination of practices for financial accounting and reporting for the accounting professional. Included is a study in the differences in reporting requirements for for-profit and not-for-profit/governmental organizations.
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MSA-5035 - Advanced Cost Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an examination of the use of cost accounting techniques within the decision-making structure of the business environment.
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MSA-5030 - Corporate Income Tax Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the tax regulations provided under the US Internal Revenue Code governing taxation of business entities. Students will be required to research and apply tax strategies to various forms of businesses entities.
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MSA-5025 - Individual Income Tax Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the tax regulations provided under the US Internal Revenue Code governing individual income taxation. Students will be required to research and apply tax strategies.
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MSA-5020 - Advanced and Governmental Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on more advanced accounting principles including business combinations and consolidations, foreign currency translation, hedge accounting and not-for-profit/governmental accounting.
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MSA-5015 - Auditing I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide a historical background on auditing standards and their evolutions including the differences for publicly traded companies and privately held companies. In addition, the course will cover the auditing process including planning, fieldwork, wrap-up and reporting.
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MSA-5010 - Intermediate Financial Accounting Theory Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide historical background on accounting standards and their evolution. In addition, the course will emphasize the financial accounting and reporting standards according to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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MSA-5002 - Managerial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the nature of managerial accounting as it relates to decision- making. Concepts and systems are analyzed, including cost-volume-profit analysis, analysis of reporting and financial statements, performance evaluation, differential analysis and product pricing, capital investment analysis, budgeting, and Just-in-Time manufacturing.
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MSA-5001 - Financial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to financial accounting that specializes in the processes and principles used to prepare financial statements. This course will focus on an understanding of the accounting cycle including the preparation of the financial statements as well as interpreting information for decision-making.
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MSOL Courses |
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MSOL-5903 - Legal Issues in Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course considers the relationships between employers, employees and independent contractors; policies such as testing at-will; employment and termination; Civil Rights Act compliance; and other regulations such as OSHA and collective bargaining.
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MSOL-5902 - Supervisory Concepts and Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Through a blend of theory, practice, and skill development, this course explores the supervisory concepts and practices that are used by 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. This course shows how to apply the principles of supervisory management to recognize and take advantage of those opportunities.
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MSOL-5901 - Recruitment and Human Resources Information Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents a comprehensive staffing model that identifies all the key components of staffing, external influences, and staffing system management. Major areas covered are the model itself, 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, 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.
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MSOL-5804 - Nonprofit Board Governance and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Boards of trustees represent a critical element in the complex nonprofit organizational system. Nonprofit boards provide necessary oversight, ensure accountability, and often, actively fundraise. In this course, students will explore nonprofit boards, their role and responsibilities, how they are self-governed and managed by staff, and how they can be effectively utilized for resource development.
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MSOL-5803 - Philanthropy and Fundraising in Nonprofits Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Nonprofit sustainability requires complex fundraising programs and effort, and the philanthropy of individuals and organizations, public and private. The dynamic nature of today’s donor markets, the impact they have on philanthropic behavior, and the ethics and accountability required of nonprofits and their fundraisers are explored in this course.
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MSOL-5802 - Nonprofit Strategic Management and Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Nonprofit leaders use strategy to navigate through the dynamic internal and external environments. Through mission, vision, goal setting, strategic planning, and environmental analysis and assessment, strategy is developed, implemented, and measured. In this course, students explore the purpose and process of strategic management to analyze the work that needs to be done and the best way to do it.
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MSOL-5801 - The Nonprofit Sector: History, Trends, and Theories Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The nonprofit sector in the U.S. dates back to the 1970s, but charitable organizations have a much richer history. An overview of the nonprofit sector, its origins and connection to public policy in the U.S., current trends and the future of the sector, and the concepts of nonprofit theory are explored in this course.
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MSOL-5703 - Management, Leadership and Team Building in the Project and Program Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will explore techniques and skills that can mitigate human resource problems in the project and program environment. Such problems can cause delays, erode quality, increase costs, and result in high levels of stress for everyone on the project team. This course will introduce and investigate soft skills utilized in management, leadership, and team building that can be applied to managing tough human resource issues.
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MSOL-5702 - Earned Value Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Earned Value is the accurate measurement of the authorized work physically accomplished plus management’s budget for the completed work. This course presents the Earned Value technique which has been around for decades. It is discussed in this course as an effective technique to manage projects.
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MSOL-5701 - Project Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have either a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives. This course includes the processes concerned with conducting project risk management planning, identification, analysis, mitigation and monitoring and control.
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MSOL-5503 - International Business Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course covers the principles underlying the legal environment of global business. In addition to identifying the current legal rules and regulations affecting businesses, this course presents insights into new developments and trends that will greatly affect future transactions on a global scale.
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MSOL-5502 - Global Business Strategic Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the strategic management of multinational corporations (MNCs). In this course, learners will focus on the activities of MNCs in developing countries and regions, as well as the employees that are working for MNCs. Real -life business cases are used to present course material and provide students with research on the decision-making of MNCs’ managers and the impact of those decisions.
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MSOL-5501 - Cultural Environment of International Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic and other complexities of operating in foreign environments and managing organizational relationships and responses to different cultural logic and objectives. The course is primarily focused on the current environment and attempts to look forward. As such, course assignments are heavily weighted in practical application which requires critical thinking and evaluation with the course materials and scholarly research used as a reference point.
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MSOL-5403 - 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. Activities provide the student the opportunity to examine the use of risk analysis in Homeland Security operations. Students will analyze risk analysis in situations from mitigation to recovery.
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MSOL-5402 - 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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MSOL-5401 - 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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MSOL-5303 - 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 17 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 studied 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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MSOL-5302 - Health Care Policy Analysis and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides the student with an overview of the factors which govern and impact the development of health care policy in the United States. The student will learn how current and changing policies help shape the organizational structure of our health care system. The impact of these policies on services for the elderly and disabled will also be explored.
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MSOL-5301 - 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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MSOL-5203 - Survey of Forensic Sciences Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students are provided an introduction to different sciences and technologies applied in criminal investigations. Focus is on the forensic scientist and his or her role in crime scene investigations. The criminalist topics include fingerprint technology, ballistics, tool mark impressions, bloodstain pattern analysis, serology and DNA, microscopy, and questioned documents. The function of forensic biology and chemistry will likewise be explored. Students will also evaluate the duties of the forensic expert acting as an expert witness in court.
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MSOL-5202 - Current Issues in Law Enforcement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with the opportunity to investigate the issues facing the leadership of the nations’ local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Major problems such as drug enforcement, organized crime, white collar crime, and the war on terrorism and cooperation among law enforcement, first responder and health officials provide the core focus of student efforts.
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MSOL-5201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the different components of the criminal justice system in the United States. Through a legal, criminological, historical, and societal perspective, the foundations of crime and justice, police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice will be evaluated. Special attention will be given to police, court, and corrections from arrest to conviction. Students will examine concepts of ethics and discuss current issues in the criminal justice system. Integration of technology such as databases and the use of technology in policing and corrections will be studied.
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MSOL-5113 - Quality Management in Public Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Quality management provides governmental structures with foundational measures and approaches for better public service delivery. In this course, students are provided the opportunity to examine the principles and methods for implementing an effective Total Quality Management system in a governmental environment. Students are provided a variety of planning methods to design, manage, and sustain such a system. By differentiating between strategic planning and operational planning, students will define a vision of quality improvement and insures those efforts are appropriate and stay on track.
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MSOL-5112 - Public/Government Relations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to deal with the issues of lobbying at the national and local levels. Student will examine the ways that government officials influence public opinion and the informative role that government plays on major social issues, using publicity, advertising, press agency, public affairs, issues management, investor relations, and development. Finally, the course offers the student to chance to develop a comprehensive public relations campaign.
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MSOL-5111 - Introduction to Public Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, bureaucracy is examined at the federal, state, and local levels with particular focus on how government functions. Major emphasis will be on public policies and their implications for the society; such as, the effect of citizens’ power on decisions related to public accountability, and making choices for the benefit of the society.
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MSOL-5110 - Professional Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will collaborate with organizational stakeholders to identify an professional project, gather data to explore the project, construct a plan for implementing change, and create a strategy for evaluating the results of the plan. Students learn to integrate concepts and theories with practical application in an organization of their choice.
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MSOL-5106 - Understanding Data Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This is a data analytics course, focused on providing approaches and tools for making decisions in organizations. This course is preparatory for MSOL 5110.
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MSOL-5105 - Leadership and Organization Strategy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will evaluate the importance of effective leadership in the implementation of organizational strategies. Topics include: Analyzing the types of strategies available to a variety of business organizations; analyzing the various approaches to leadership possible; and evaluating the appropriate leadership approach for developing strategies.
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MSOL-5104 - Leadership: Change, Crises, and Communication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will analyze the role of leadership in managing change in organizations. Topics include: analyzing change as a constant state; strategies for managing change cycles; evaluating situations for crisis potential; developing proactive approaches for crises; leadership practices in times of crisis; and matching communication strategies to situations.
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MSOL-5103 - People, Processes, and Organizational Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will evaluate approaches to improving the health of organizations. Topics include: examining issues related to rightsizing and outsourcing; reviewing current approaches to continuous improvement for quality; trends in human resources; and evaluating the importance of matching organization structure to strategy.
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MSOL-5102 - Ethics and Decision Making Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will evaluate the ethical implications of structures, cultures, values, and leadership practices in organizations. Topics include: operationally defining ethics in organizations; recognizing organizations structures; analyzing values in organizations; determining leadership practices; and evaluating the potential impact of these variables on decision making in organizations.
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MSOL-5101 - Leadership Theories and Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course serves as the cornerstone for the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree program. Students will examine historical trends in management and leadership theories and behaviors, critique the most popular current ones, and project future trends and new emerging theories. They will also evaluate themselves in their practice as leaders and determine areas for challenging themselves.
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MGT-8010DBA - Applied Management Capstone Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course includes a comprehensive research project that creates a unique solution to a theoretical, hypothetical, or applied topic. The project should be suitable for publication or organizational application. Students will demonstrate proficiency in assignments, which will culminate into a final research project. For the student seeking a (DBA), the project will demonstrate the competency of the student and a systematic research methodology that illuminates the work of a scientific researcher. The DBA requires a more applied focus, and the dissertation may replicate original research.
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MGT-7110 - Leadership in Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Fundamental requirement in General Management or fundamental Psychology courses
The course will help the student in their understanding, comprehension, and synthesis of the leadership constructs. Investigation of leadership roles, styles, philosophy, and behavior in organizations are components of this course. It also explores the qualities of leadership through the presentation of new models dealing with high performance leadership. This course presents a broad survey of theory and research on leadership in formal organizations. The key question to be answered after the completion of this course is; What makes a person an effective leader?
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MGT-7029 - Strategic Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will explore the role of decision-making related to strategy and leadership. Specifically, students will focus on corporate governance, characteristics of the contemporary leader in a global/technological age, and actions the strategic leader must take to overcome the challenges which impede their organization from achieving success.
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MGT-7027 - Legal Implications in Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will become familiar with legal principles and management, particularly their affects and outcomes in business. Laws and requirements or regulation are constantly changing and students need to be prepared in both academia and business. Through a series of case analyses and assessments, students will traverse numerous aspects of the legal implications managers face today, and how this is different from the past decades.
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MGT-7022 - Advanced Topics in Organizational Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will synthesize and assess present theories and research results related to organizational development. Among many topics identified, students will assess organizational behavior in all sized businesses, evaluate group think and group behavior, and weigh structure and design of businesses for success.
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MGT-7019 - Ethics in Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Organizations can no longer ignore ethics and social responsibility, including the green movement. Ethics are required by local, state, and federal legislation, and today, more than ever, stakeholders at organizations are being held accountable for their actions and societal harm. Therefore, academic integrity must be carried out from the classroom to the place of business. In a case study format, students in this course will learn about current laws, their applications to business, and how to maintain an ethical perspective within the context of a global framework.
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MGT-7016 - Managing Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Turbulent and dynamic environments challenge all executives in the management of the organization. This course specifically examines the different aspects of organizational change. It focuses on techniques involved in creating, managing, and sustaining change and responses to different opportunities and challenges of organizational change.
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MGT-7013 - Entrepreneurship Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will help entrepreneurs and all managers create a mindset and understanding of the driving forces of new business development. This course is built on practical concepts in entrepreneurship and E-entrepreneurship.
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MGT-7006 - Advanced Topics in Organizational Behavior Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Understanding how managers need to develop their interpersonal or people skills if they are going to be effective in their jobs is a critical skill. Through evaluation, comprehension, and synthesis of the concepts and constructs we examine how organizational behavior (OB) is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within an organization, and then apply that knowledge to make organizations work more effectively. Specifically, OB focuses on how to improve productivity, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and increase employee citizenship and job satisfaction. As managers accomplish their work through others, OB provides the tools for guiding the productivity of others, predicting human behavior at work and the perspectives needed to manage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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MGT-7002 - Marketing Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
We examine the comprehension, evaluation, and synthesis of concepts that are the underlying foundation of marketing theory built around environmental research, marketing strategy differentiation, the product life cycle, segmentation strategies, the marketing mix (4 P’s), and the new product cycle.
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MGT-7000 - Business Organization and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will develop rational and employable management tools for working within an organization by understanding and analyzing various management techniques, concepts of organization, and analytical skills that are useful for effective organizations. Students are provided a comprehensive and multidimensional understanding of decision-making, communication, and budgeting. The course also examines the responsibilities of management practices in the organization to include employee motivation, leadership, and workplace trends.
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