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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Note: Courses offered online may have the book cost billed with tuition and fees.
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Accounting |
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ACCT 510 - Fundamentals of Accounting Principles and Concepts
3 Credits
This course introduces the principles of financial accounting, emphasizing the understanding and interpretation of financial data. Students also learn journal entries, adjustments, and an understanding of the complete accounting cycle. Financial concepts are covered, as well as basic concepts for the analysis of financial statements.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 511 - Intermediate Accounting I
3 Credits
This course builds upon the fundamental accounting process studied in ACCT 510 and focuses on significant processes of the major categories of the balance sheet and statement of cash flow and income statements. Students will apply applicable APB and FASB pronouncements and related topics for specific accounting situations.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 510
3 Credits |
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ACCT 512 - Intermediate Accounting II
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of ACCT 511 Intermediate Accounting I with a comprehensive study of the major categories of the balance sheet and statement of cash flow and income. In addition, students will be introduced to the accounting, analysis and reporting of special topics such as pension/retirement, leases, inflation, income taxes, earning per share and revenue recognition.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 511
3 Credits |
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ACCT 513 - Federal Taxation I
3 Credits
This course provides an explanation of the federal tax structure and provides training in the application of tax principles as they pertain to individuals. The course provides an introduction to taxation for businesses, federal tax laws and regulations, taxation theory, and tax research and planning techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 510
3 Credits |
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ACCT 515 - Advanced Accounting Topics
3 Credits
This course is designed to further develop the student’s analytical and interpretive skills in accounting for business mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and global accounting. This course offers preparation for the Master of Accountancy program.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 302 or ACCT 512
3 Credits |
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ACCT 625 - Accounting Information Systems
3 Credits
The course is an advanced level study in accounting information systems and the role it plays in management. Students will analyze the structure of accounting information, modularized by business functions and the organization structure. Students will learn to assess the adequacy of the control environment of the accounting information system. Students will also be exposed to topics on system analysis, design and implementation.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 630 - Accounting Research and Financial Analytics
3 Credits
This course is designed to build upon prior research assignments, challenging students to identify accounting, auditing, and finance issues and understand the various types of research that are undertaken by accounting, auditing, and finance professionals. One area of research is financial analytics, which is the analysis of financial data to answer specific business questions, identify anomalies, and forecast future financial scenarios. This course is designed to develop a more efficient and effective approach by preparing and researching financial statements. This course is for students who possess a bachelor’s degree that is part of the core requirements for the Masters in Accountancy program.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 640 - Managerial Accounting
3 Credits
Most of the information required to plan and control business operations, and the data required to create and sustain a competitive advantage, come from the accounting system and the reports that are generated. This course analyzes the management structure and process in which this information is generated, the construction and application of managerial accounting data, cost behavior and cost assignment. Students will also examine product cost within activity based costing, job order costing, and process costing. Controlling cost through the use of standard cost system and budgeting are explored. In addition, this course covers business decision-making using relevant information from activity costing, variable/fixed analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, quality costing, and productivity analysis. Students will analyze and evaluate managerial accounting functions and decision cases in light of managing a business, making financing decisions, and generating growth and income within the business firm.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 510
3 Credits |
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ACCT 650 - Accountant Responsibilities and Ethics
3 Credits
This course explores ethics and professional and legal responsibilities in the accounting profession. Students will obtain knowledge of various professional standards, and federal and state laws for the accounting profession. Various case studies allow students to investigate and analyze ethical situations and issues facing accountants on a daily basis. The course will incorporate AICPA, IMA and IIA codes of conduct.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 660 - Advanced Auditing and Reporting
3 Credits
Students in this course will examine auditing concepts and issues, such as audit evidence and how auditors make decisions. Additional topic areas will include fraud, the role of technology, ethics and analytical review. Financial reporting is performed to provide insights on every financially related activity of a company, from balance sheet to income statement, to asset valuation and cash flow projections. Financial statement presentations are analyzed from an accounting perspective with heavy emphasis on footnote analysis and the impact on the financial statements.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 670 - Strategic Cost Management
3 Credits
Students in this course will examine strategic issues in management accounting. Students learn how cost information supports corporate strategies through case studies. Specific topics covered include customer profitability analysis, value chain and activity based management, costs of quality, environmental cost management and evaluating performance via the balanced scorecard. Additional topics include budgeting, costing systems and variance analysis.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 732 - Auditing and Assurance Services
3 Credits
This course examines auditing and assurance services. The course focuses on the detailed study of the financial statement audit, including professional responsibilities and ethics, audit planning, internal controls, evidence gathering, and audit reports. Assurance services, reviews, and compilations are also covered.
Grade Note(s): Students who completed ACCT 320 are not eligible to complete this course and may not use the undergraduate course as a substitution within their graduate program.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 742 - Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting
3 Credits
This course is a study of accounting and reporting practices used in state and local governmental units as required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the accounting and reporting practices used in not-for-profit entities as required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The unique accounting requirements of college, university, and hospital accounting are introduced in the course.
Grade Note(s): Students who completed ACCT 420 are not eligible to complete this course and may not use the undergraduate course as a substitution within their graduate program. A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 752 - CPA Prep - Financial (FAR)
3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student for the Financial Accounting and Reporting section of the four part CPA exam. Topics include understanding of the financial reporting framework used by business enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities; comparisons between GAAP and IFRS; account classification; GL entries; reconciliation of GL to subsidiary ledgers; account reconciliation and analysis; consolidating and eliminating entries; financial statement preparation and analysis; financial calculations, ratios. The student will gain practice in while applying judgment in evaluating assumptions and methods underlying estimates, and produce required financial statement filings in order to meet regulatory or SEC reporting requirements.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 756 - CPA Prep - Auditing (AUD)
3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student for the Auditing and Attestation section of the four part CPA exam. Topics include understanding and differentiating between the professional auditing standards (ISAs and US) set for public, private, governmental, not-for-profit entities as well as understanding the standards related to attestation and assurance engagements, and applying those standards in performing audits, attestations, and assurance services, compilations and reviews. Students will also review professional responsibilities of certified public accountants, including ethics and independence, identifying unethical situations and client behaviors, violations of professional standards while maintaining independence and determining appropriate actions.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 761 - CMA Prep Financial Planning and Performance
3 Credits
Introduction to CMA Credential and CMA Learning System; Section A: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting; Section B: Performance Measurement; Section C: Cost Management; Section D: Internal Controls; Section E: Professional Ethics This course is primarily focused on preparing students to pass Part I of the CMA exam. This course is designed as a continuing study of cost management and cost control techniques. Included in the course is the study of management accounting planning and control techniques and decision-making and performance evaluation techniques. Such techniques include relevant costing, the budget process, capital budgeting, inventory and production management, and organizational performance evaluation.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate course in Cost Accounting, a completed bachelor’s degree in accounting or ACCT 640
3 Credits |
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ACCT 762 - CMA Prep Financial Decision Making
3 Credits
Introduction to CMA Credential and CMA Learning System; Section A: Financial Statement Analysis; Section B: Corporate Finance; Section C: Decision Analysis and Risk Management; Section D: Investment Decisions; Section E: Professional Ethics. This course is designed to enhance learning from earlier courses with a focus on financial statement analysis. Students are challenged to analyze financial statements with the ability to construct and communicate strategic decisions. Additionally they have to demonstrate an understanding of risk management throughout this process. Lastly, the students are taught to use this ability to ultimately make investment decisions.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate course in Cost Accounting, a completed bachelor’s degree in accounting or ACCT 640
3 Credits |
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ACCT 763 - CPA Prep - Regulations (REG)
3 Credits
Prepares the student for the Regulation section of the four part CPA Exam. Topics include ethical and legal knowledge of appropriate professional conduct and responsibilities, business law, and federal taxation. Student will expand their knowledge and understanding of CPA’s professional and legal responsibilities; matters of agency, creditor-debtor interactions, uniform commercial code and contract law in which the student will apply business law concepts in evaluating the economic substance of client transactions and in evaluating the legal structure of an entity to determine the implications of applicable laws and regulations on how a business is organized, governed, and operates. On the tax side students will build upon their understanding and skills in federal tax process, procedures, accounting, and planning, as well as federal taxation of property transactions, individuals, and entities (which include sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability entities, C corporations, S corporations, joint ventures, trusts, estates, and tax-exempt organizations).
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 767 - CPA Prep - Business (BEC)
3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student for the Business Environment and Concepts section of the four part CPA Exam. Topics include knowledge of corporate governance; economic concepts essential to understanding the global business environment and its impact on an entity’s business strategy; financial risk management; financial management processes and information systems; operations management and strategic planning.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 776 - Case Studies in Internal Audit
3 Credits
Through case studies, students will apply their knowledge of internal controls and internal auditing to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of an entity’s operations and then develop appropriate recommendations.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 789 - Graduate Accounting Experiential Learning
3 Credits
This course provides students the opportunity to apply accounting/finance-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients. Students with the support of faculty, provide data, analysis and recommendations designed to help clients achieve new insights on organizational challenges and to impact growth. This course is for students who possess a Bachelor’s degree and is one option for the experiential part of the core requirements for the Masters in Accountancy program.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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ACCT 790 - Accounting MBA Internship
3 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships
This graduate-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3-credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course.
Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A criminal background check and drug screening may be required by the internship site.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better is required to pass this course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 625
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ACCT 794 - Capstone Course
3 Credits
This course provides the summative and integrative experience that serves as the capstone of the MAcc program. It provides a structure for students to synthesize and apply knowledge, critical thinking, and business communication skills in the accounting field. The course provides opportunities to demonstrate mastery of the subject matter and an understanding of the relation of a specialized topic (CPA, CMA and General Financial Management) to the broader discipline of accounting.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): This class must be taken as the last class in the MAcc program.
3 Credits |
Biology |
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BIOL 621 - Functional Human Anatomy I
4 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of regional human gross anatomy, and the function and integration of the neuro-musculoskeletal systems. This course is designed for students enrolled in health profession graduate programs. Emphasis is placed on structures of the upper limb, trunk, pelvis and lower limb. Course content will be delivered by lecture and virtual study of the human body.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Co-requisite(s): 1st semester MSOT courses
4 Credits |
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BIOL 622 - Functional Human Anatomy II
4 Credits
This course is a continuation of an in-depth study of regional human gross anatomy, and the function and integration of the neuro-musculoskeletal systems. Emphasis is placed on structures and functions of the head and neck and the central and peripheral nervous systems. At the end of this course, students will integrate content from both semesters to analyze common musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Course content will be delivered by lecture and virtual study of the human body.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
Co-requisite(s): 2nd semester MSOT courses
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 621 with a grade of C or better
4 Credits |
Business |
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BUSN 520 - Management and Marketing
3 Credits
This course is a study of the contemporary theories and concepts in marketing and management. Major areas of study in marketing include the environment in which the firm competes and how the firm uses market segmentation, product and service development, and pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies to maximize sales and profits. The study of management includes the manager’s roles and responsibilities in performing the five universal functions of management, which are planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. The student also explores ethics and corporate responsibility and the framework for a systematic approach to marketing and management decision-making.
Grade Note(s): BUSN 610 is a graduate level business elective for the Master of Science in Nursing program only.
3 Credits |
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BUSN 610 - Management and Marketing
3 Credits
This course is a study of the contemporary theories and concepts in marketing and management. Major areas of study in marketing include the environment in which the firm competes and how the firm uses market segmentation, product and service development, and pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies to maximize sales and profits. The study of management includes the manager’s roles and responsibilities in performing the five universal functions of management, which are planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. The student also explores ethics and corporate responsibility and the framework for a systematic approach to marketing and management decision-making.
Grade Note(s): BUSN 610 is a graduate level business elective for the Master of Science in Nursing program only.
3 Credits |
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BUSN 650 - Business Analysis
3 Credits
This course is about gathering, analyzing, and reporting information that aids managers in decision-making. Decision-making begins with identifying what problem needs to be solved and collecting secondary data related to the problem. Often primary data is needed to make decisions, which involves designing a sample, writing a questionnaire, and collecting data. Analyzing primary data requires use of statistical methods including correlation, regression, and multivariate analysis. The decision-making process is completed when research findings and recommendations are presented to management.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 500
3 Credits |
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BUSN 685 - Current Topics MBA Leadership
1 Credits
This seminar gives students an opportunity to explore, in depth, business topics introduced in prior classes. The emphasis of the class will be on the application of skills and knowledge previously acquired. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): 9 credits in graduate level course work completed
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BUSN 688 - Quantitative Business Analysis
3 Credits
This course provides the student with an understanding of quantitative analysis methods used in contemporary business to effectively determine business situations, prescribe needed data and develop decision-support data. Students apply regression and time-series analysis to develop business forecasts and develop probability assessments related to decision-making in a variety of business disciplines including marketing, finance, production, and human resources management.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): BUSN 520 and STAT 500
3 Credits |
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BUSN 781 - Graduate Business Study Abroad Experience
3 Credits
Students experience living and studying in a foreign country, which enables them to learn about different business practices, ethics, economics, culture, history, geography and religion. It allows them to become acquainted with key business organizations in the host country and conduct comparative studies with the United States. Students explore differences and commonalities through participation in structured activities pre-departure, while abroad and upon their return.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better is required to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 653 and acceptance to the study abroad program
3 Credits |
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BUSN 790 - Graduate Business Internship
3 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships
This graduate-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3-credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A criminal background check and drug screening may be required by the internship site.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better is required to pass this course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 653 , minimum of 9 credits completed in residency at DU
3 Credits |
Capstone |
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CAPS 794 - Business Integration Capstone
3 Credits
This course provides the summative and integrative experience that serves as the capstone of the MBA program. Conducted in the form of an interactive business simulation, the student applies their knowledge of business principles and practices as they analyze conditions, develop appropriate strategies and make implementation decisions. In addition, comprehensive case studies are used to apply the strategic management process to a variety of business settings. Finally, this course serves as the student’s final assessment of overall program learning.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): This class must be taken as the last class in the MBA program
3 Credits |
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CAPS 795 - Information Assurance Thesis
4 Credits
A thesis project forms the capstone of this Master of Science in Information Assurance program. In order to register, a student must complete all course requirements for this degree and submit an acceptable proposal to the computing security and information assurance faculty.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS 786 , last semester, and Information Assurance core courses completed.
4 Credits |
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CAPS 798 - Technology Management Thesis
3 Credits
A thesis project forms the capstone of this Master of Science program. In order to register, a student must complete all course requirements for this degree and submit an acceptable proposal to the technology management faculty for approval via a capstone intent form.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): TMGT 788 , last semesster, Technology Core Courses and Management and Leadership Core Courses completed.
3 Credits |
Computer Information Systems and Programming |
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CISP 547 - Database Design
3 Credits
This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security.
3 Credits |
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CISP 553 - Python Scripting
3 Credits
The Python programming language is cross platform in nature and can be used on Windows, Linux/Unix and Mac OS systems. This broad-based capability makes the Python Scripting language highly useful in the field of technology. The languages is highly capable in stream editing of data, data manipulation and parsing, which are required in IT and Forensics.
3 Credits |
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CISP 600 - Information Systems Planning
3 Credits
This course reviews the major content areas of information systems management that will be examined at various organizational levels of MS Technology Management. The major content areas (IT domains) to be covered include information technology management, networking, Web, database, programming and systems development. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to analyze, define, and research the unique management considerations of each domain within various organization levels.
3 Credits |
Computer Science |
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CSCI 531 - Introduction to Programming
3 Credits
This is an introductory course in object-oriented programming. Students learn fundamental programming concepts including structured programming, operations on data and decision-making, looping, recursion, pointers, scope and class of variables strings, numeric arrays, sorting, and an introduction to data structures. Emphasis will be placed on the design, development, and testing of programs used to solve practical problems.
3 Credits |
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CSCI 534 - Object Oriented Programming with C#
3 Credits
This continuing course in object-oriented programming exposes students to C# programming and object-oriented analysis and design techniques. Students will design, develop, and test applications used to solve practical problems. Topics explored include classes, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, database access, extensible markup language, and network programming.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 531 or an equivalent course
3 Credits |
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CSCI 545 - Data Structures and Algorithms
3 Credits
A continuation of object-oriented programming, this course investigates advanced topics in technically-oriented programming. Data structures, trees, linked lists, abstract data types, and object-oriented programming are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 534
3 Credits |
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CSCI 635 - Operating Systems
3 Credits
General topics in computer architecture, memory systems design and evaluation, pipeline design techniques, RISC architectures, vector computers, VLSI systems architecture, bootloader, device drivers and I/O. Advanced topics may include: processes and threads, CPU scheduling; process synchronization; deadlock, threads, memory management; cache; main memory; virtual memory; virtual machine; shared-memory and message-passing based parallelism; clusters; database concepts; security and protection; authentication; and cloud computing
3 Credits |
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CSCI 655 - Data Communications and Networking
3 Credits
The study of the principles, designs, implementations, performance and security issues and areas of current research in computer networks. This may include various types of computer buses, local area networks, long haul networks and layered network models.
3 Credits |
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CSCI 672 - Theory of Computation
3 Credits
This course covers the theory of computer science emphasizing automata, grammars computation and their applications in the specification of languages and computer systems, models of computation and complexity. Finite-state machines, pushdown automata, Turing machines, regular expressions, decidability, computational complexity, including classes P, NP, NP-complete, NP-hard, and PSPACE will be explored.
3 Credits |
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CSCI 678 - Artificial Intelligence
3 Credits
This course will look at algorithms and concepts that are popular in the artificial intelligence field. Topics covered may include knowledge representation, constraint satisfaction problems, classical search, adversarial search, probabilistic reasoning, reinforcement learning, and robotics.
3 Credits |
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CSCI 728 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
3 Credits
This course will study the design and analysis of algorithms, their correctness, their limitations and their relationship to other algorithms. Students will learn how to analyze a problem and determine its reducibility to a common problem with a current solution. Topics covered may also include Computational Geometry, NP-Completeness, Approximation Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms and Reductions.
3 Credits |
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CSCI 744 - Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
3 Credits
This course will look at the algorithms and concepts that are popular in the fields of data mining and machine learning. Topics covered may include deep learning, convolutional neural networks, linear and nonlinear models for classification, kernel methods, support vector machines and dimensionality reduction techniques.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
3 Credits |
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CSCI 756 - Computer Vision
3 Credits
This course will look at current research progress and trends in the Computer Vision field. Topics covered may include scene analysis, object detection and tracking, segmentation, texture and texture based recognition, 2D and 3D object description, and biologically inspired recognition schemes.
3 Credits |
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CSCI 784 - Secure Software Analysis and Design
3 Credits
This course takes a close look at software as a mechanism for attack, as a tool for protecting resources, and as a resource to be defended. Topics covered include the software design process; choices of programming languages, operating systems, databases and distributed object platforms for building secure systems; common software vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflows and race conditions; auditing software; proving properties of software; software and data watermarking; code obfuscation; tamper resistant software; and the benefits of open and closed source development. Students will demonstrate their ability to produce defect free code from well-known classes of vulnerabilities, including but not limited to design errors, implementation errors, timing errors, and trust.
3 Credits |
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CSCI 794 - Master Project
6 Credits
Research and design a project approved by an advisor that furthers the knowledge of or has a practical application to the computer science field. This is a two-semester course sequence. The student will register for this course for 2 consecutive semesters (3 credits each semester).
6 Credits |
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CSCI 798 - Master Research Thesis
6 Credits
Research topic in computer science selected by the student and approved by thesis advisor. Students will learn methods for reading technical papers, selecting research topics, devising research questions, reviewing current literature and proposal writings. This is a two-semester course sequence. The student will register for this course for 2 consecutive semesters (3 credits each semester).
6 Credits |
Data Analytics |
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DATA 610 - Essentials of Business Analytics
3 Credits
Essentials of big data and data analytics are introduced and include descriptive, predictive and prescriptive statistics, regression analysis, optimization techniques and data visualization. The instructional approach in this course focuses on application-based reinforcement of concepts to include the use of simulations. A key component of instruction is an emphasis on analytical report writing and other ways to effectively present data analytic results. Techniques examined emphasize applicability in multiple organizational sectors to include business, finance, human resources, healthcare, manufacturing, sport management, social services, education, non-profit, and government entities.
3 Credits |
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DATA 625 - Data Mining
3 Credits
The benefits of using data to optimize the decision-making process, including understanding the differences between various types of data, data formats, data warehouses and data marts. Students will develop usable extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) techniques associated with data analysis and be introduced to data modeling and data mash-up techniques.
Co-requisite(s): DATA 610
3 Credits |
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DATA 667 - Data Visualization and Communication
3 Credits
Data visualization and communication skills are taught using industry standard software. The instructional approach in this course focuses on application using hands-on projects to create reports and dashboards with high-impact visualizations of common data analyses to help in decision making. A key element of instruction is an emphasis on communicating the practical implications of data analytics results to a non-technical audience in a timely manner.
3 Credits |
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DATA 710 - Introduction to R Programming
3 Credits
The basics of R programming are introduced including software installation and configuration necessary for effective data analysis. Generic programming language concepts are introduced and covered within the context of how they are implemented in practice when conducting high-level statistical analysis. The instructional approach in this course focuses on application-based introduction of programming concepts such as reading data into R, accessing analysis tool boxes in R, writing R functions, debugging, and organizing and commenting in R code. Data mining and analysis projects will be used to provide working examples.
3 Credits |
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DATA 728 - Advanced Data Mining
3 Credits
This course will be a more advanced treatment of data mining and predictive analytics concepts introduced in DATA 625 with a focus on customer relationship management (CRM). Using customized variations of the industry-standard CRISP-DM methodology, it will provide an experiential learning opportunity to explore all six phases of the model. This includes business understanding, data understanding, data preparation, modeling, evaluation, and deployment. Industry standard tools and techniques are utilized to prepare students with the knowledge to be successful in current organizations.
Prerequisite(s): DATA 625
3 Credits |
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DATA 742 - Data Warehousing and Data Lakes
3 Credits
Students will be introduced to the concept of the data warehouse and the role it plays in an organization’s overall business intelligence and analytics strategy. This course will cover the two predominate warehouse design strategies, as well as hybrid designs that combine best practices from both areas, including the requirements of a data warehouse, selecting the proper design strategy, choosing the proper tools to support that design, selecting metrics for monitoring performance, data quality, and planning future enhancements. Students will be able to build a high-level plan for implementing a data warehouse in their organization or planning future changes to an existing warehouse if present.
3 Credits |
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DATA 758 - Essentials of Cloud Computing
3 Credits
This course introduces the essentials of cloud computing and various service models including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). These cloud service models are also reviewed in terms of their role in delivering on-demand computing resources to customers. The risks and benefits of cloud deployment models as public, private, hybrid, and community, are discussed together with the underlying infrastructure and operational considerations related to security and privacy. In addition, various cloud vendor platforms are explored to learn how cloud computing is implemented in practice.
3 Credits |
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DATA 772 - Statistical Methods for Data Analytics
3 Credits
This course covers statistical procedures used in data analytics with emphasis on hands-on practice. Industry standard software is used to import and prepare data for model development as well as for developing various types of regression models. Assessment of model performance and methods for model selection are also covered. Emphasis is also placed on parameter estimation, variable selection, and diagnostic checking of these models and their use for statistical inference and prediction. Both numerical and graphical techniques are used for diagnostics and reporting.
Prerequisite(s): DATA 710
3 Credits |
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DATA 785 - Predictive Modeling
3 Credits
This course covers statistical modeling in the use of statistical methods to develop models that can be used for predicting future numerical or categorical outcomes in processes for disciplines ranging from business to science. The philosophy of modeling as well as common modeling methods and model adequacy assessment procedures are covered. Industry standard software is used to prepare data, develop and assess models, obtain predictions, and present results. The main thrust of the course is on the application of predictive modeling rather than the theory behind it. Selected projects will be used to provide hands-on experience with the various steps involved in modeling and predicting.
Prerequisite(s): DATA 772
3 Credits |
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DATA 790 - Data Analytics Internship
3 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships
This graduate-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3-credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A criminal background check and drug screening may be required by the internship site.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better is required to pass this course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): DATA 610 , DATA 667 , DATA 710 , DATA 728
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DATA 792 - Data Analytics Capstone
3 Credits
Students will apply all of their theoretical and practical experience to design and execute an analytics project on a chosen topic as a culmination of their analytics program, thereby demonstrating competency of program learning outcomes. Students will select the techniques to be used in the study, collect and analyze data for the purpose of drawing conclusions and making recommendations to the decision makers of an organization.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): Course may only be elected in the final semester of the program.
3 Credits |
Economics |
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ECON 625 - Managerial Economics
3 Credits
This course is an exploration of microeconomic theory and practices, which explain real-world behavior in a firm and society. A practical, problem-solving approach to decision-making is used to learn how economic concepts serve as the basis for many challenges and decisions that confront today’s managers. Topics to be covered include an overview of supply and demand, forecasting demand, production and cost analysis, statistical analysis of economic relationships, market structure and organization, the role of government in a market economy, pricing a firm’s output, risk analysis, and capital budgeting.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 500
3 Credits |
Finance |
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FINC 510 - Foundations of Financial Management
3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of financial management. The topics covered are financial statement analysis, the term structure of interest rates, time value of money, risk and return, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, financing issues such as working capital policy, capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, and related topics.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 510 or successful completion of undergraduate equivalent coursework
3 Credits |
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FINC 610 - Budget and Finance Management
3 Credits
This course applies finance concepts to evaluate and manage budgets in financial decision making in the global environment. The course will include a foundational knowledge of accounting principles such as budget development and execution, program initiation, cost and revenue estimation, budget strategy and evaluation. Students will prepare a plan to obtain funding and manage a project or department budget. Basic financial concepts are covered such as capital budgeting, working capital management, risk and return measurement, cost classification, debt and equity financing and cash flow analysis. Students should be familiar with Microsoft Excel.
3 Credits |
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FINC 620 - Corporate Finance
3 Credits
This course focuses on the application of financial theory and concepts for management decision making with emphasis on the practical aspects of finance. Students learn how to analyze a company’s financial information and practice financial planning. Students evaluate the capital investment process, the corporate restructuring process, as well as bankruptcy analysis. In addition, students explore the financial decision-making process relating to working capital management and international finance.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 510
3 Credits |
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FINC 622 - Money, Banking, Treasury Management Focus
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the financial system to include financial markets, financial institutions, and central banking. Students garner an understanding of the unique role of banks in the financial system. Also deliberated within the course is the relevance of the United States central bank (a.k.a. the Federal Reserve System) and related central banking topics. Money, Banking, & Treasury Management includes the problems of money and prices, proper organization and functioning of commercial banking and Federal Reserve systems, problems of monetary standards, and credit control and recent monetary and banking trends. The overall relationships and dominance of the workings of the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy and the resulting impacts on the economy are examined.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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FINC 675 - Derivatives and Risk Management
3 Credits
This course is a study of options, futures, and other derivative securities and their role in risk management. Students will learn to select the appropriate derivative security to mitigate risk, determine the payoffs to risk management strategies and arbitrage mispricings. The course takes an intuitive approach, stressing the use of these instruments by market participants in practical situations.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 620
3 Credits |
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FINC 680 - Corporate and Shareholder Taxation
3 Credits
This course examines tax issues of corporations and shareholders, including legal form of ownership, liquidations, distributions, and reorganizations. The computation and planning for capital gain taxes is covered, as well as related international and inheritance taxation issues. Students examine the U.S. internal revenue code, its regulations and rulings, and judicial cases as they pertain to corporations and owner taxation.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 620
3 Credits |
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FINC 738 - Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide the framework for success in the mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations field. Students will develop an understanding of the consequences, duties and ethical behavior in this environment. Formal business valuation methods will be presented and applied. Strategies to grow or restructure a firm domestically and internationally will be examined. A formal due diligence process will be understood that will demonstrate real options and the impact of those decisions.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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FINC 750 - Advanced Financial Management
3 Credits
This course is designed to explore advanced methods and techniques used in the financial management of an organization: cash management, capitalization issues, and approaches to financial planning, mergers, acquisitions and multi-national financial management. Students learn to assess the financial operations and positions of an organization using various analysis methods. Special consideration is given to unusual trends and accounting issues. Case studies are utilized to analyze the various financial strategies used by organizations.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 640 , FINC 620
3 Credits |
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FINC 760 - Investment Management
3 Credits
This course is designed for the financial professional to develop an in-depth understanding of investments. Students develop an understanding of debt and equity securities as well as derivatives. Students also apply the theory of investments strategies and techniques through course assignments and cases. Topics include financial markets, portfolio theory, equilibrium arbitrage theories, market efficiency, security analysis, and derivatives in the development of sound investment strategies. Case analysis will serve to demonstrate knowledge acquired in the course.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 640 , ECON 625 and FINC 620
3 Credits |
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FINC 765 - Money and Capital Markets
3 Credits
Students acquire the analytical tools needed to understand why the financial marketplace behaves as it does and how financial decisions should be made. This course describes how today’s financial markets operate and where they appear to be headed, as well as how money and capital markets around the globe work to facilitate savings and investments, make payments, supply credit, accumulate wealth, supply liquidity, protect against risk, and support public policy.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 625 and FINC 620
3 Credits |
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FINC 770 - International Financial Strategies
3 Credits
This course provides the necessary understanding and tools crucial in strategically managing international financial activities. Students will develop an appreciation for the policy debates surrounding international trade and finance. This course covers topics related to the role and impact on the global economy of international trade policies, currency markets, international financial systems, balance of payments, and international financial management and macroeconomic policies. Regional economic integration is examined regarding effects upon developed nations, developing nations and nations in transition to a market structure. Students integrate economic and financial management through international cases in this course.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 765
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FINC 793 - Graduate ACG Experience I
2 Credits
The course will prepare students for the Graduate Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among graduate students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 620
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FINC 794 - Graduate ACG Experience II
1 Credits
This is the second part of the Graduate Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cup Competition course and includes the case preparation and ACG Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among graduate students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 793
1 Credits |
Global Project Management |
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GPMT 630 - Project Management in Software Development
3 Credits
This course covers the fundamental concepts and applied techniques for cost effective management of both long-term programs and short-term projects. The content deals with planning, scheduling, organizing, and controlling projects using agile methodology for software development.
3 Credits |
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GPMT 699 - Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) Preparation
3 Credits
This course prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam developed and conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep course provides a focused review of subject matter for the current exam and includes PMI-developed course content. Successful completion of this preparatory course does not guarantee passing the exam. In addition, to sit for certification exams, students must meet educational and work experience requirements. PMP®, Project Management Professional (PMP)®, PMBOK® and PMI® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Please refer to www.pmi.org for specific exam requirements.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT 287 or equivalent experience.
3 Credits |
Health Care Management |
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HCMG 630 - Health Care Organizations
3 Credits
This course provides a systematic overview of the U.S. Healthcare Delivery System. Students will examine key components involved in the delivery and provision of healthcare services, including cultural diversity. This course also provides students an opportunity to examine the origin, development, structure, organization, and operational issues as they relate to hospitals and healthcare delivery systems.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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HCMG 730 - Ethical and Legal Perspectives in Health Care
3 Credits
This course examines the legal and ethical dimensions involved in healthcare management. Students will learn the types of laws that impact healthcare organizations, including: tort, criminal, and civil. Students will examine issues that extend beyond the legal dimension and explore ethical dilemmas that are periodically encountered by healthcare leaders. Student will study, ethical theories and be provided with ethical decision making models or processes that can assist them in critically analyzing and resolving ethical dilemmas.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HCMG 630
3 Credits |
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HCMG 745 - Healthcare Practice Management
3 Credits
Students in this course integrate knowledge and skills developed in previous courses into the context of health services practice management. Emphasis will be placed on the application of best business practices providing practical, proven solutions for “real-world” concerns. These include billing, coding, collections, electronic medical record, technology, workflow, office layout, staffing, compensation, reducing malpractice risk, OSHA, HIPAA, vendor relations, compliance and marketing. Students will be able to apply these methods to effectively manage any health services practice. Students will also integrate higher-level practice management principles for a healthcare organization. Emphasis will be on strong practice-to-patient relationships and adhering to a model of patient-centered medical care. Included in discussions will be operational resources related to current and future use of technology.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HCMG 750
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HCMG 750 - Financial Management for Health Care
3 Credits
The focus of this course is to provide a working knowledge of payment policies and reimbursement methodologies used in health care and how they vary by payment source (governmental, private, and capitated insurance). Methodologies used by facilities and practitioners will be applied and compared. Factors affecting payment will be discussed. Costing methodologies, revenue cycle management, purchasing strategies, budgeting, and variance analysis applied to health care are examined.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HCMG 630
3 Credits |
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HCMG 770 - Strategic Management in Health Care
3 Credits
This course integrates the knowledge and skills developed in previous courses in the Health Care Management program into the context of strategic management of health care organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the application of total quality management and/or continuous quality improvement initiatives in improving efficiency and cost containment in a health care setting. Tools for TQM and CQI will be discussed and demonstrated through casework. Students will be able to apply these methods to affect change throughout their organization.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HCMG 630
3 Credits |
Health Information Technology/Management |
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HINT 601 - HIIM Seminar
0 Credits
This seminar is required in the first semester of acceptance to the College of Health Professions Health Informatics and Information Management program. The program expectations and the HIIM Student Handbook will be reviewed. Students in this course must register and complete the required Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Drug Screen (DS).
Grade Note(s): This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. If the CBC/DS portion of the class is not completed in the specified time frame, a failing grade will be given for the course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
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HINT 730 - Legal Aspects and Compliance
3 Credits
This course will provide an overview of the legal processes and compliance issues related to health data. Students will review HIPAA compliance requirements as well as review risk management strategies and policies. Students will develop a training program related to legal issues and compliance and incorporate project management methodologies.
3 Credits |
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HINT 760 - Research Methods in HIM
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to research study design, methods, descriptive and inferential statistics needed to conduct research studies in the health information management domains. Topics include institutional review boards, ethics in research, the research process, data collection and presentation of data. Students will establish the framework for their capstone thesis/project.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS 600
3 Credits |
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HINT 770 - Clinical Vocabulary and Health Records
3 Credits
Students in this course will explore the representation of clinical data through the use of medical vocabularies and clinical classification systems. Emphasis is on developing expertise in identifying appropriate clinical classification systems and standards and data mapping. This course includes applying the classifications to health information systems to promote effective communication, interoperability, and reimbursement. In addition, this course will explore the health record requirements across the industry.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
3 Credits |
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HINT 775 - Health Information Governance
3 Credits
Students in this course will explore the concepts of information governance. Data management policies will be evaluated to ensure they are compliant with federal and state regulations. The course will discuss managing information while supporting the organization’s strategy, operations and risk requirements. Students will review and evaluate the processes needed in today’s e-health environment related to information interoperability.
Prerequisite(s): HINT 730
3 Credits |
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HINT 799 - Capstone Experience in HIIM
3 Credits
A thesis or project is required for the capstone in the HIIM program. In order to register, a student must have completed all course requirements for this degree and submit an acceptable proposal to the HIIM Program Director. The thesis consists of original research on any topic in the area of health information management, health information systems and/or health informatics. Oral presentation and defense of the thesis is required. The capstone project will be a rigorous project focused on a real-world health information, health information systems or health informatics setting and application of problem-solving methods for development of solutions. A final written report is required.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better is required to pass this course.
Prerequisite(s): All HIIM MS courses; Program Director Approval; must be taken in last semester.
3 Credits |
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HNRS 606 - Honors Accountancy Project
0 Credits
This is an experiential and empirical project-oriented course that prepares the honors student to be a leader in the accounting industry. Honors students will utilize accounting, technological, and professional presentation skills in industry, professional organizations, and community settings. An Honors Accountancy Project will be required in five undergraduate semesters and one graduate semester of the student’s Honors Professional Accountancy degree program as directed by the faculty mentor. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
Grade Note(s): This course is graded on a Pass (P)/No Credit (NC) basis.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the graduate level of Honors Professional Accountancy BBA/MAcc program and completion of HNRS 301- 305.
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Human Resource Management |
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HRMG 699 - Certified Professional Exam Prep
3 Credits
This course prepares students for the SHRM certification examination developed and conducted by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). This exam-prep course provides a focused review of all courses required in the Human Resources Management degree program. It uses questions from prior certification exams to help the student become familiar with the format, content and nature of the exam. Successful completion of the preparatory course does not guarantee passing the exam. To sit for the SHRM certification exam, there are additional eligibility requirements. See your advisor or HRMG program Department Chair.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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HRMG 700 - Managing Human Resources
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the graduate student to the whole spectrum of human resources’ responsibilities and major functions. Topics include staffing, compensation, training, organizational development, employee and labor relations, human resources information systems, and global HR management. An emphasis will be placed upon learning the specific human resources’ disciplines and how to strategically apply that knowledge to solve organization-wide issues.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
3 Credits |
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HRMG 720 - Employment Law and Labor Relations
3 Credits
This course covers employer and employee related issues through an examination of major federal and state laws governing the employment relationship such as: National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Emphasis is placed on the strategic planning and management problem-solving skills required for hiring, directing and terminating workers in both non-union and union environments. Students will consider short and long-term legal and ethical consequences of legal compliance and noncompliance.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HRMG 700 and LEGL 710
3 Credits |
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HRMG 725 - Finance of Compensation and Benefits
3 Credits
This course examines the purpose, design, funding and administration of compensation and benefit programs offered to employees by their employers. In addition, this course examines the coordination of employer benefits with social insurance programs established and administered by the state.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 640 , FINC 620 , and HRMG 700
3 Credits |
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HRMG 750 - Organizational Development and Training
3 Credits
In this course, students will apply behavioral and social theories to the analysis of individual, interpersonal and group behavior in the workplace. Students will examine current philosophies in self-directed work teams, implementation of a technical workforce, and evaluation of an organization’s knowledge and retention of that knowledge. In addition, the course will explore training demands, which will determine the training needs of an organization. The development of training programs will utilize current techniques for implementation of the training and help set objectives to evaluate staffing and cost-effectiveness, as well as measuring the training programs’ value.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HRMG 700
3 Credits |
Information Assurance and Security |
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IAAS 581 - Information Security and Assurance
3 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to the different technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Topics will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses, and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions.
3 Credits |
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IAAS 591 - Cryptography
3 Credits
This course presents cryptography as the essential tool for private communications over an unsecured, public medium such as the Internet. Cryptography is shown as the enabling technology for e-commerce, virtual private networks (VPNs), and secure operating systems. Major topics of the course include cryptographic algorithms, certificates, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Other areas of interest include authentication, confidentiality, nonrepudiation, secret key cryptography, public key cryptography, digital certificates, ciphers, and digital signatures.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS 581
3 Credits |
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IAAS 600 - Information Security Planning
3 Credits
This course is a comprehensive study of the techniques used to protect information infrastructure and assets, with a primary focus on the Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process and technology. Topics include security problems in computing, networks and distributed systems, and the criticality of the CIA triad; confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology-based resources.
Prerequisite(s): Required undergraduate or 500+ level prerequisite courses
3 Credits |
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IAAS 651 - Applied Cryptography
3 Credits
This course applies mathematical foundations and algorithms to develop and solve cryptosystems. Topics include Private and Public Key cryptography, message authentication, digital signatures, secure hash functions, and key distribution. Computational complexity will be examined to determine the security of current protocols and standards, including AES and RSA.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS 591
3 Credits |
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IAAS 660 - Project Management and Risk Mitigation
3 Credits
This course covers the practices used in managing information systems and organizational change projects. Topics include protection of information infrastructure and assets utilizing a Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process, and technology. Vulnerabilities and risks, computer crime, law, disaster recovery, contingency planning, physical security, operational security, and information security will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS 581 or IAAS 600
3 Credits |
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