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This course is designed to help adult learners beginning their university studies to achieve academic success. Students will explore learning theories, communication strategies, and personal management skills. Adult learners will develop strategies for achieving success in school and work. Students will also be introduced to the University's institutional outcomes and learning resources.

This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. These theories then provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life learning, including a plan for personal, professional and academic learning.

This course presents an introduction to management theory and practice, including the inter-relatedness that the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions play in the multicultural, technology-driven and global organizations of the 21st century. The emphasis is on the application of management theory to real-life situations in the workplace.

This course will acquaint the student with the methods used by producers of goods and services to determine and satisfy the wants of society. This course includes an examination of internal and external environments that impact marketing decisions, the basic elements of a marketing program and issues in ethics and social responsibility.

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of advertising as a promotional force with emphasis on institutions, planning, strategic practices, and tactical decisions made by advertising executives. It will also explore the various career opportunities including account executive, media buying, copywriting, production, and research.

The objective of this course is to advance the students' ability to develop, implement, and critically evaluate the marketing strategy for a product or service. It will provide the conceptual frameworks and hone the analytical and creative skills that are necessary to define and develop superior value, persuasively communicate that value, profitably deliver it to a carefully selected target market, and sustain both the value and the profitability in the face of ever-changing customer needs and competitive offerings.

Study and analysis of the marketing information system. Includes the organizational characteristics of marketing research, basic tools and procedures, and management science applications.

Every aspect of contemporary business communications - from determining what information to communicate to processing information and sharing it - depends on technology. Students will learn to compose, format, and manage business letters, memos, reports, email, and resumes. Students will use software to access information and to evaluate the quality of the information they receive. Students will create electronic presentations to communicate information.

Examination of cultural, economic, and political factors that affect marketing of goods and services worldwide. Emphasis is on adapting the marketing strategies of domestic marketers to international operations and the institutional structure that exists in international markets. Marketing strategies of firms' operations within these markets are also examined.

This course presents and analyzes the most critical issues of buyer behavior both for individual consumers and within the organizational environment. Priority is placed on the economic, psychometric, and sociometric factors that influence buyer behavior and the buyer decision process. Through analyzing and understanding buyer behavior, marketing managers can ultimately understand this process and actively influence strategic business decisions.

An introduction to the fundamental concepts used in e-business and e-commerce. This course identifies and describes the wide range of applications in business. It explains what the Internet is and how it can be used for business applications in a competitive environment. Through Internet labs, this course will compare various Web strategies of current businesses. Students need to be proficient in using the Internet to find information.

This course examines the evolution and trends in digital media utilized in business. Course content and activities focus on message content and creation and the visual principles and theories that shape effective visual communication in business environment. Legal and ethical issues relating to visual communication will be introduced and incorporated into projects that develop visual literacy and visual problem-solving skills.

This course is an introduction to the process of writing for varied media. Emphasis is on gathering information, writing styles, editing, and organization of written communication. Practical experience includes writing for campus media.

An introduction to current procedures and duties of public relations personnel will be studied. Students will write news releases, brochures, speeches, reports, memos, scripts, and ad copy using workshop format.

This course provides the foundational principles and techniques to plan, execute, and manage complex projects. Topics include workflow analysis, quality control, and performance evaluation.

This course studies the theories and paradigms underlying personal and organizational values and ethical principles, how personal values and ethical principles relate to the organizations in which people function, and the effects of the organization's ethics on its reputation, functioning and performance.

This course is designed to bring together the knowledge gained through the entire program and permits the student to demonstrate mastery in the various course competencies. Students are expected to apply and integrate a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge to assess real-world problems offering realistic solutions. Students will analyze, design, implement, and document an appropriate solution for a capstone project. The project should exemplify the student's ability to apply program outcomes.

This course will address topics as defining, planning, executing and closing projects. We will introduce an overall framework for managing projects, describe how to set up a project, and provide a forum for sharing practical techniques for managing projects. Several topics are discussed, including how to build a project plan, risk management, issue management, project marketing, communications, quality assurance, project measurements and the psychology of project management.

Designed to develop the basic knowledge base of project managers and project procurement managers, this course emphasizes partnering between buyers and sellers to create a single culture with one set of goals and objectives. Students will discover the key areas in procuring outside services and products from the initial decision to buy through final contract closeout. They will recognize what must be done for success in the six key project procurement management processes: procurement planning, solicitation planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration, and contract closeout. They will also formulate the make-or-buy decision, prepare an effective procurement management plan to guide the team, and use outsourcing for maximum benefit. Lessons and best practices from procurement theory and experience are also presented.

Effective cost and schedule management are cornerstone activities of each project. Students will determine how best to plan the execution of a project scope, to consider stakeholder budget and schedule constraints, to use different methodologies, and to establish the performance measurement baseline. They will also discover keys to identify potential cost and schedule overruns And master the tools and techniques to compare actual work accomplished against established plans, as well as work accomplished against actual expenditures. By identifying early warning indicators, students will gain greater insight into potential risk areas and take the necessary corrective action to keep the project in control.

This course provides the foundational principles and techniques to plan, execute, and manage complex projects. Topics include workflow analysis, quality control, and performance evaluation.

This course is designed to help adult learners beginning their university studies to achieve academic success. Students will explore learning theories, communication strategies, and personal management skills. Adult learners will develop strategies for achieving success in school and work. Students will also be introduced to the University's institutional outcomes and learning resources.

This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. These theories then provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life learning, including a plan for personal, professional and academic learning.

This course presents an introduction to management theory and practice, including the inter-relatedness that the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions play in the multicultural, technology-driven and global organizations of the 21st century. The emphasis is on the application of management theory to real-life situations in the workplace.

This course examines the evolution and trends in digital media utilized in business. Course content and activities focus on message content and creation and the visual principles and theories that shape effective visual communication in business environment. Legal and ethical issues relating to visual communication will be introduced and incorporated into projects that develop visual literacy and visual problem-solving skills.

An introduction to current procedures and duties of public relations personnel will be studied. Students will write news releases, brochures, speeches, reports, memos, scripts, and as copy using workshop format.

The social institution of sport is examined as a microcosm of society. Consideration is given to the different levels of sport, and sports in relation to social stratification and mobility, big business, mass media, religion, race, gender, and social discrimination. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

This course will acquaint the student with the methods used by producers of goods and services to determine and satisfy the wants of society. This course includes an examination of internal and external environments that impact marketing decisions, the basic elements of a marketing program and issues in ethics and social responsibility.

Every aspect of contemporary business communications - from determining what information to communicate to processing information and sharing it - depends on technology. Students will learn to compose, format, and manage business letters, memos, reports, email, and resumes. Students will use software to access information and to evaluate the quality of the information they receive. Students will create electronic presentations to communicate information.

Introduction to the principles and procedures of general financial accounting with an emphasis on reporting to individuals outside the organization. Development of accounting reports on an accrual basis.

A survey of relevant quantitative techniques commonly used in accounting, business, and information systems. Topics will vary but, typically, elementary probability theory and applications, decision theory, and linear programming are included. Prerequisite: math competency.

This course involves the study of contemporary issues of business law. The class will focus on how these legal issues influence traditional business operations, e-commerce and information technology. The course will address such topics as: business ethics, online commerce, contracts, business organizations, employment law and international law.

Introduction to national income determination and the equilibrium level of output and employment. Monetary and fiscal policies as well as open economy issues are discussed.

This course provides the foundational principles and techniques to plan, execute, and manage complex projects. Topics include workflow analysis, quality control, and performance evaluation.

A study of managing people in the workplace, focusing on the important policies and processes associated with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel in order to achieve strategic organizational goals.

Reviews the principles of organizational structure and behavior within sport organizations. Topics include organizational policies and procedures, organizational effectiveness, communication networks, and leadership values. Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Permission of Instructor

Sport has become a major business enterprise in the United States and in much of the world. This course helps students understand the scope of the sport industry, to include identifying career opportunities in various segments of the sport industry. The course also examines the managerial process to include the functions of management, as well as the roles, skills, and attributes required of sport managers. Special attention is given to examining the unique characteristics of sport and the resulting social and ethical responsibilities of sport managers.

Sports as a subject matter is very ancient and its marketing can be traced to even its earliest days. However, as an integral portion of contemporary society, successful sporting events or seasons generally require professional marketing efforts. Utilizing the principles of management, marketing and other relevant disciplines this course will use case studies, class discussions, and projects to enhance the student's collective expertise in this area of Sports and Recreation Management.

This course will address topics as defining, planning, executing and closing projects. We will introduce an overall framework for managing projects, describe how to set up a project, and provide a forum for sharing practical techniques for managing projects. Several topics are discussed, including how to build a project plan, risk management, issue management, project marketing, communications, quality assurance, project measurements and the psychology of project management.

Designed to develop the basic knowledge base of project managers and project procurement managers, this course emphasizes partnering between buyers and sellers to create a single culture with one set of goals and objectives. Students will discover the key areas in procuring outside services and products from the initial decision to buy through final contract closeout. They will recognize what must be done for success in the six key project procurement management processes: procurement planning, solicitation planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration, and contract closeout. They will also formulate the make-or-buy decision, prepare an effective procurement management plan to guide the team, and use outsourcing for maximum benefit. Lessons and best practices from procurement theory and experience are also presented

Effective cost and schedule management are cornerstone activities of each project. Students will determine how best to plan the execution of a project scope, to consider stakeholder budget and schedule constraints, to use different methodologies, and to establish the performance measurement baseline. They will also discover keys to identify potential cost and schedule overruns and master the tools and techniques to compare actual work accomplished against established plans, as well as work accomplished against actual expenditures. By identifying early warning indicators, students will gain greater insight into potential risk areas and take the necessary corrective action to keep the project in control.

This course provides the foundational principles and techniques to plan, execute, and manage complex projects. Topics include workflow analysis, quality control, and performance evaluation.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the Ashford University graduate programs, with emphasis on conceptualizing communication and communication processes the contexts of organizations and leadership. Emphasis will be on technology, theories and models, qualitative communication research methodologies, and research writing.

This course investigates behavioral factors that affect modern organizations and their management. Topics include group and team dynamics, organizational structure, motivation, leadership, power, and change management.

This course considers key aspects of social change in today's complex and interdependent business world, analyzes their effect on how managers position their business enterprises, and identifies decision-making strategies that allow mission-driven organizations to contribute to social transformation.

This course explores innovation as it relates to organizational leadership and purposeful entrepreneurship. It analyzes the perspective and values of an entrepreneurial mind and the developmental cycle of an entrepreneurial organization or organizational unit, including the stages of resource development, launching, managing growth and evaluating progress. Approaches to problem- solving are developed with applications made to organizational responsibilities and personal growth.

This course presents the principles and elements of the learning organization and uses key principles as a framework for defining the organization's management practices and measuring its effectiveness

This course analyzes organizational, professional and personal ethics and creates a framework for exploring the social responsibilities of managers and organizational leaders. Case studies and scenario presentations will be used to explore ways to encourage ethical development and moral behavior within organizational culture and to resolve business ethical issues and dilemmas.

A study of managing people in the workplace, focusing on the important policies and processes associated with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel in order to achieve strategic organizational goals.

This course involves the study of the business law, its foundations and the role it plays in managing a business with a particular emphasis on the corporate form. Topics of relevance to be explored include the following core concepts: constitutional law case law, government regulation, ethics, contracts, anti-trust law, securities regulations, employment law, environmental law, and crimes and torts.

This course explores practical ways to develop organizational communication plans that integrate marketing, advertising and public relations strategies. Emphasis is given to the dynamic process of managerial decision-making required to implement an integrated communication plan effectively in order to achieve organizational goals.

The course is designed to allow individuals who do not prepare accounting and financial documents to understand and use these documents as tools in effective managerial decision-making, control and planning. Topics include purposes of financial statements, analysis of financial statements using basic accounting concepts, budgeting, and financial accountability in an organization.

This capstone course explores the formulation, implementation and maintenance of organizational strategic management. In the context of a globally competitive market, students will explore methods of directing an entire organization. Topics include: analysis of competitive position, value creation, developing systems-wide goals and objectives, and the creation of a strategic plan. This course is cumulative in nature, integrating knowledge and information attained while completing the entire program.

This course introduces students to the art and science of project management as applied to different types of project situations. Topics such as project life-cycle management, project organizations and leadership, project team building, RFPs, proposals and contracts, techniques for project scope definition, work definition, estimating, scheduling, risk management, control and closeout, the project management methodology, and PM software are covered.

This course emphasizes a hands-on approach to using project management knowledge areas to facilitate scheduling, estimating, tracking and controlling the schedule and costs of the project. A project baseline will be set so that actual schedule and cost variances can be compared to the project baseline and corrective actions can be developed to address the variances. In this course students will learn about the legal, ethical, and fiscal considerations in procurement and contracts. Students will examine ways of identifying, evaluating and mitigating risk in scheduling, cost control, contracting and procurement.

This course focuses on application of managerial approaches necessary to align significant projects with organizational strategy. It examines and discusses how firms determine business benefits and project feasibility, report progress, and measure project quality while communicating with key organizational stakeholders. Emphasis is placed on Earned Value Management techniques and achieving project progress and technical performance of the project.

This course focuses on the critical aspects of planning an information technology project, including the project costs, scheduling, time management, and effort necessary to assure an expected quality outcome. Learners develop the skills necessary to successfully estimate and budget projects using readings, online discussions, practical exercises, and computer-based tools. Prerequisite(s): IT3120.

This course provides an overview of proven risk management techniques that information technology project managers and project leaders use to better meet their project estimates. Learners develop skills to systematically manage project risks using readings, online discussions, practical exercises, and computer-based tools. Prerequisite(s): IT3120.

In this course, learners apply project integration and scope management principles to information technology projects. Course topics include project charter development, project and product scope management, and scope planning, definition, and verification processes. Prerequisite(s): IT3120.

This course focuses on project communication in an information technology project management context. Topics include the timely and correct generation, compilation, distribution, storage, and administration of IT project information. Learners study communications preparation, information allocation, performance reporting, and the organization of stakeholders’ IT project management procedures. Prerequisite(s): IT3120.

Managing human resource activities is an integral part of the project management field. This course introduces concepts and practices related to project human resources planning, developing, acquiring, and managing. Through readings, assignments, case study analysis, and online discussion, learners gain an understanding of how to effectively manage human resources during a project. Prerequisite(s): IT3120.

This course focuses on project quality management in an information technology project context. Learners study quality management processes, including quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control. Learners also monitor project results to evaluate compliance with quality standards and gain an understanding of the steps involved in planning, performing, and controlling the quality of a project. Prerequisite(s): IT3120.

This course covers product and services purchasing and acquisition and the contract administration processes required to oversee contracts and complete projects. Learners examine case studies that provide knowledge of project procurement and contracting issues from both consumer and vendor perspectives. Learners also study the functions of the project procurement process, from making purchasing and contracting plans to selecting the appropriate sellers and administering and closing contracts. Prerequisite(s): IT3120.

This course presents an overview of mathematical analysis techniques. Learners apply number logic and set theory, functions and sequences, relations equivalence, partial order, digraphs, recurrence relations, counting techniques, logic and techniques of proof, graphs, and algorithms to the fields of business and information technology. Prerequisite(s): MAT1050.

In this course, learners build and strengthen the skills needed to succeed in their program and the workplace. Learners engage in interactive activities that help them develop an information technology perspective and expand their organizational, research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Learners also participate in building a learning community, share talents and resources with courseroom peers, and prepare professional written communications. Other topics include teamwork, ethics, and project creation.

This course emphasizes the critical activities associated with managing and leading information technology projects while maintaining the structure of a standardized enterprise architecture. Topics include vendor management, configuration management, project estimation, risk management, and management of cross-functional and multinational teams. Learners explore case studies of IT project successes and failures and are introduced to software management practices within the Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model. Learners also build and apply a project plan during this course.

This course introduces the inherent ethical issues in the information technology profession with regard to cultural and human interaction in global and domestic issues. Essays, case studies, research, and ethical codes are integral to the course.

Learners in this course study how core business processes and information technology infrastructure merge to form enterprise architecture. Learners conduct an organizational requirements analysis as a first step in constructing an enterprise architecture. Learners also examine the stages of enterprise architecture maturity and develop core designs appropriate for each corresponding maturity level.

Learners in this course analyze the cognitive and affective dynamics of human-computer interaction. Learners also examine the impact of user-centric guidelines on the design cycle of technological products and evaluate the usability of device interfaces and computer applications.

Learners in this course study the fundamentals of hardware and operating systems architecture. Topics include computer architecture, operating systems architecture, number systems, peripherals, file management, and programming tools. The course also includes a review of current computer architectures and modern operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of software and database architecture. Topics include the role of the software and data architect, requirements and tools used to create software architecture, database management systems, and database architecture. Learners define a software and data architecture appropriate for organizational needs and gain an understanding of the role of design in software and data architecture.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of network and security architecture. Learners gain an understanding of how networks function to support the requirements needed to build a network and security architecture. Course topics include requirements analysis, network architecture, security architecture, network analysis, and systems methodology.

Learners in this course examine the important elements of risk management, including planning for, identifying, quantifying, analyzing, and controlling risk. Learners gain an understanding of the systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and appropriately responding to project risk. Learners also apply qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques and assess the negative consequences of failing to perform a proper risk analysis.

The objective of this course is to gain insight into the role and skills required of project leaders across organizations. Learners examine a wide range of leadership roles, including manager, problem solver, facilitator, trainer, communicator, and advocate, and discover how each role affects the ability to create a cohesive project team. Learners study and apply a step-by-step approach to leadership and teambuilding. Other course topics include leadership ethics, leadership and project strategy, and the relationship between leadership and project management politics.

Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.

This course allows learners to apply knowledge and skills from other courses as they develop a project that benefits an organization, community, or industry. Learners prepare a proposal that includes a project description, deliverables, completion dates, and associated learning. Upon approval from the instructor, learners execute the proposal, record their progress weekly using a project tracking Web site, and produce a final project report.

General Education Requirements are 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category: Communications, Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, Social Science.

In this course, learners build and strengthen the skills needed to succeed in their program and the workplace. Learners engage in interactive activities that help them develop a business perspective and expand their organizational, research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Learners also participate in building a learning community, share talents and resources with courseroom peers, and prepare professional written communications. Other topics include teamwork, ethics, and project creation.

This course is an introduction to management and leadership. Learners explore the relationship between organizational management and leadership within a changing business climate. The course focuses on the individual’s role in aligning management practices with leadership-driven mission, vision, and goals.

This course presents fundamentals of e-business, acquisition of hands-on experience with e-business technology, evaluation of primary management considerations in the development process of commercial e-business systems, and assessment of the implications of an e-business initiative. Learners also study the development of an e-business technological and management plan for an enterprise.

In this course, learners examine the fundamentals of marketing and sales: market research and planning, product differentiation and positioning, marketing communications, differences between consumer and business markets, and relational marketing and sales strategy. Learners prepare a marketing and sales plan, and a corresponding marketing and sales strategy for a simple product offering.

This course helps learners develop an understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management, explore the human capital perspective of employees as the principal economic asset of the enterprise, examine human capital development, and study how the HRM function is evolving in different types of organizations. The implications for human resource professionals are underscored in each of these functions. Learners are assigned a case study in which they work to identify and understand the evolving talents, motivations, and needs of employees of different generations, backgrounds, and personalities.

This course helps learners develop an understanding of the fundamentals of organizational communication; explore the interrelationship of organizational communication, symbols, culture, and performance; learn effective communication practices in relationships internal and external to the enterprise; and realize how they contribute to successful organizational performance. Through participation in a case study, learners examine the ways organizational communication factors are interrelated and function in an enterprise.

This course enables learners to gain knowledge of the fundamentals of finance and accounting, to understand and create the standard financial statements of a simple enterprise, and to evaluate the financial condition of this simple enterprise from the different perspectives of various financial institutions using typical financial ratios and metrics. Learners practice reading and understanding annual reports of more complex publicly traded enterprises to interpret explanatory footnotes and to relate financial statements to the business performance of the enterprise.

The focus of this course is on the economic, social, and environmental effects of business decisions and policies. Learners identify significant ethical issues affecting today’s multicultural business environment and evaluate how businesses have responded to them through policy development. Learners examine examples and case studies of current business practices and analyze successful and unsuccessful strategies for establishing ethical standards and corporate social responsibility.

In this course, learners explore change management by understanding the dynamics of change and exploring ways to facilitate change. In addition, learners develop an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to lead, facilitate, and support change management. Participation in case studies is used to gain an understanding of the unfolding dynamics of planned and unplanned change in organizations from the multiple perspectives of various stakeholders. Trust building, fear containment, and broad participation in the change process receive special attention.

Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.

The capstone project is the culmination of the bachelor’s degree program in Business and is intended to demonstrate the technical and applied business knowledge and the critical-thinking and communication skills learners gain during their program. Learners formulate ideas for a new business product or service, create a vision, and develop a strategic plan that describes how to implement their concept.

General Education Requirements are 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category: Communications, Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, Social Science.

This course introduces learners to the project management field and its role within organizations. Learners examine the responsibilities associated with managing and leading business and organizational projects. Learners also study examples of project successes and failures and investigate the reasons

This course focuses on the first three phases of project development and execution: initiating, planning, and executing a project. Learners gain the knowledge needed to gather, assess, and integrate budget resources, schedules, and other related resources during the project planning process. This course helps learners identify and negotiate with stakeholders, define appropriate team performance measures, identify key cultural opportunities and constraints, and prepare a cost and resource estimate of a project. Prerequisite(s): BUS4090.

This course focuses on the last two phases of project development and execution: controlling and closing a project. Learners become familiar with data collection techniques, apply risk management tools and techniques, describe the process of inspection, record project results, prepare closing documents, and set up procedures for implementation after project completion. This course also covers important project management responsibilities, such as fostering diversity and ethics, developing interpersonal skills, and making continuous improvements. Prerequisite(s): BUS4091.

Learners in this course study the significance of contracts and the procurement process in project management. Learners analyze various types of contracts and develop an understanding of contract negotiation, administration, closure, and enforcement. This course provides an explanation of the procurement process, including defining requirements, finalizing requisition and solicitation parameters, and establishing appropriate selection criteria. Prerequisite(s): BUS4092.

This course provides an overview of proven risk management techniques that project managers and project leaders use to better meet their project estimates. Learners develop the skills necessary to systematically manage project risks using readings, online discussions, practical exercises, and computer-based tools. Prerequisite(s): BUS4092.

In this course, learners examine strategies for improving creativity, teamwork, and job satisfaction within a project team. Learners examine the strengths and weaknesses of organizational development in supporting employee development and analyze case studies to gain knowledge of how to effectively motivate project teams. Prerequisite(s): BUS4092.

This Course Is The First Component Of The Mba Experience And Employs The Grow Coaching Model That Provides Learners With Guidance As They Navigate The Mba Academic Environment. Learners Identify And Prioritize Their Professional Development Goals And Strategize Ways To Effectively Manage Their Mba Experience So That They Can Stretch Themselves, Have A Positive Impact On Their Career, And Reposition Themselves For Greater Responsibility And Influence Within Their Organization. Learners Also Explore Assessment Tools To Use In Identifying Their Management Skills And Clarifying Their Purpose, Vision, And Values. This Course Prepares Learners To Begin The Professional Effectiveness Coachingsm Process. Mba6010 Must Be Taken By Mba Learners In Their First Quarter. Mba6010 And Mba6020 Must Be Taken In Sequence. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer Or Petition.

This Course Focuses On Leadership Effectiveness Practices And Behaviors And Provides The Foundation For The Remaining Mba Program Course Work. Learners Analyze The Different Leadership Styles Present Within Their Organization And The Ways They Are Used To Mobilize Others To Accomplish Organizational Goals. Learners Also Analyze Their Own Personal Leadership Styles, Evaluate Their Leadership Skills In Terms Of Strengths And Areas Of Improvement, And Develop Measurable Goals For Applying New Leaders Hip Practices And Behaviors In The Context Of A “personal Best Project” Within Their Organization. Mba6010 And Mba6020 Must Be Taken In Sequence. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer Or Petition.

This course presents learners with a comprehensive approach to marketing and brand management. Topics include marketing strategy and competitive differentiation; segmentation and targeting; the positioning levers of product, price, promotion, and distribution; and creation and management of brand. Learners analyze the major decisions that marketers must make in their efforts to effectively use company resources to meet marketplace needs and use commonly accepted criteria to evaluate those decisions.

This course presents tools and techniques for effective process and supply chain selection, design, planning, and control. This course helps learners apply the principles and techniques of process-based management as a foundation for continuous improvement. Learners explore ways to design, develop, and manage effective operations management tools required to detect and fix problems quickly. Learners identify, discuss, and practice applying measures of operational performance that support organizational growth, innovation, and market leadership. As a result, learners are better prepared to respond to changes in market demand.

Analyzing and interpreting quantitative information is a primary component of effective business administration. In this course, learners become familiar with performing analysis and evaluation using statistics and mathematical modeling to support effective decision making in management practice. Course activities include case analysis, discussions of business-related statistical problems, and readings focused on state-of-the-art statistical methods for business decision-making.

This course provides a survey of financial and managerial accounting concepts and practices. Topics include the accounting cycle, financial reporting, financial statements analysis, cost accounting, management control, differential analysis, and ethical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

This Course Provides Basic Theories And Techniques Related To Acquisition Of, Accounting For, And Allocation Of An Organization’s Financial Resources. Along With A Comprehensive Overview Of These Processes, Learners Identify And Apply Basic Financial Management Theories And Techniques That Support Effective Acquisition And Allocation Of Their Organization’s Financial Resources And Apply Their Knowledge Of Finance Management Practices To Real-world Business Concerns And Issues Within Their Work Environment. Prerequisite(s): Mba6140, Mba6150.

This course addresses the use of information, knowledge, and technology as strategic assets. Learners develop the ability to proactively manage information as a strategic asset, recognize how to use appropriate technologies by applying new skills and knowledge, and understand the importance of monitoring and adjusting their organization’s communication processes and principles. This course focuses on leveraging available information technology and communication assets in order to realize an organization’s business goals.

In this course, learners examine tools and techniques for competitive analysis, strategic planning, and strategy implementation. Learners gain knowledge of the tools and concepts needed to develop a business strategy including macro environmental scanning, industry and competitive analysis, value chain analysis, SWOT analysis, identification of critical success factors and driving forces, and development of strategic alternatives and recommendations. Throughout the course, learners apply these tools and concepts as they develop a strategic profile for a company that is described in a detailed case study.

The MBA Information Technology Management specialization is targeted toward learners interested in moving into middle and senior management positions within information technology organizations. In preparation for this expanded responsibility, learners acquire the broader business perspectives and professional effectiveness skills to lead and manage others in the broader organization. The Information Technology Management specialization equips learners to leverage IT in order to enhance business competitiveness and optimize business management. The course work provides learners with techniques and skills needed to assess the impact of advances in technology on business. In addition, learners have an opportunity to practice evaluating and choosing the right leadership style for managing IT functions and staff in order to deliver the value of IT to the organization

This course addresses the important elements of risk management. Topics include risk management planning, risk identification, risk analysis, development of appropriate responses, and risk monitoring and control. The course emphasizes the systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and appropriately responding to project risk by implementing a risk management plan. Upon successful completion, learners have a better understanding of risk impact analysis techniques and how to appropriately apply them in managing projects. Prerequisite(s): MBA6231.

This course presents the major processes used in project procurement management including planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration, and contract closeout. The impact of project assumptions and constraints on procurement management is examined. Learners apply procurement management tools and techniques by developing a procurement management plan based on current best practices. Prerequisite(s): MBA6231.

This course focuses on advanced project management topics and techniques for the completion of successful projects. The course provides an in-depth look at techniques for balancing scope, time, cost, and quality in managing a project. Particular attention is paid to planning, monitoring, and controlling a project. The course highlights the importance of applying quality standards and best practices in developing project management strategies. Prerequisite(s): MBA6231.

This Is An Integrative Course For Learners Completing The Mba Project Management Specialization. Learners Synthesize And Integrate The Learning Experiences Acquired In Project Management And Evaluate The Research And Current Topics Relative To This Specialization. In This Course, Learners Complete A Project That Incorporates The Skills Necessary For Analyzing Issues, Thinking Creatively And Strategically, Using Sound Judgment, And Establishing Plans. Prerequisite(s): Completion Of All Required Mba Course Work. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer Or Petition.

This course covers the theory and practice of strategic consultative selling, including relationship selling, solution selling, and strategic account management. Learners explore topics in sales force management, including alignment of the field organization, the use of resellers, and compensation. The course is structured according to the five steps of consultative selling, which are presented in detail: development of a personal selling philosophy and the subsequent creation of a strategy for the relationship, product, customer and sales presentation. Learners also explore customer relationship management software applications and topics. Learners investigate roles in the selling process such as buyer, sales manager, and salesperson.

This course presents tools and techniques to help learners influence others, build relationships, inspire trust, and manage conflict. By building positive relationships, leaders develop and sustain strategic alignments within the organization. In this course, learners examine various tools and techniques to motivate and inspire others and ways to recognize and use important interpersonal skills to expand their circle of influence and manage conflict.

In this course, learners evaluate various coaching methods and apply coaching as a tool to enable and engage leadership action in others. Learners create a personal coaching and development action plan and examine ways to use coaching and development skills that focus on both individual and organizational results.

In this course, learners explore techniques and models for building and leading effective teams. Learners develop a conceptual grounding in team dynamics theory and application and examine what makes teams effective at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Topics include the development of team collaboration skills, synthesis of team theory, assessment of an organization’s use of teams, and the overall effectiveness of team support systems. Learners research and recommend strategies and best practices to better align a critical team organizational support system and practice problem-solving, decision-making, project management, and conflict management in a virtual environment.

This course presents theories and models for leading and facilitating organizational change. Learners explore ways to recognize and translate theory into practice by identifying and applying effective change management techniques. Learners develop collaborative processes that support forward movement within their work environment, thus helping themselves and their employees make transitions more effective for the organization.

In this course, learners explore the models and tools for creating an effective and respectful work environment. This course emphasizes the importance of encouraging the expression of diverse people and their ideas. Learners explore ways to use models and tools to promote ethical and respectful interpersonal relationships that support the free flow of ideas. Learners develop practical skills and hands-on techniques to effectively support and manage diversity, recognize the importance of organizational diversity and why it is inextricably linked to business success, and establish a framework to promote an ongoing and respectful exchange of information.

In this course, learners explore ways to create effective negotiations with employees, customers, and partners. The course offers learners a practical exploration of the major concepts and theories of bargaining and negotiation and a forum for examining the dynamics of interpersonal and inter-group conflict and its resolution. The course is designed to be relevant to the broad spectrum of problems faced by managers and professionals. Learners explore their own negotiating preferences and the consequences of the choices they make. In addition, learners are asked to accept and offer feedback on the negotiation behavior that they demonstrate, observe and formulate their own perspectives about negotiation, and extract insights from their own experiences to guide them in future negotiations.

In this course, learners examine the key components of the business environment and ethical choices with regard to corporate decisions. The emphasis in this course is on current regulatory environments and their impact on organizational directions. Learners analyze and discuss how current trends in business ethics can help them make socially responsible and strategically sound decisions.

This course provides learners with the necessary skills for communicating technical information to various stakeholders in organizations. The focus of the course is on the fundamentals of technical communication in the electronic workplace while emphasizing clarity and organization. Learners study technical writing, editing, and online communication and engage in a broad range of activities, including preparing an effective résumé, writing proposals and technical reports, and creating professional development plans. This course helps learners develop an understanding of format and content and prepares them for project documentation requirements throughout their program and their professional careers. TS5004 must be taken by master’s learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or petition.

This course presents the interrelated architectural, business, and technical solution perspectives essential to the design and development of enterprise-caliber information technology solutions. Learners consider each perspective as they develop a Web site for an enterprise. Learners explore the business context supporting the Web application and the ways it drives the requirements and functionality of the Web site; the technical resources and the environment in which the application is being used; and the role of the enterprise architect in selecting the processes, components, and technologies used to develop and maintain the application.

This course provides information technology learners with skills needed to manage technology and people. Learners assess and control the risks associated with information assets, apply concepts and principles to manage projects and project quality, and develop collaboration and leadership skills to use in a globally distributed team environment.

This course focuses on the software engineering fundamentals that can be applied to enterprise-wide software application development. Topics include portability, reusability, prototyping, and performance management. Learners examine advanced requirements analysis techniques; functional specifications; and system design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Learners also compare theory with practice and assess, evaluate, and apply software development principles and processes to a professional environment. Prior to enrolling in this course, learners should have a working knowledge of the software development process.

This course provides information technology learners with a foundation of business concepts. Learners analyze organizational structures, operational processes, financial measures, and key business communication concepts and techniques. Through the analysis and application of fundamental business processes, theories, and techniques, learners gain a better understanding of how IT integrates with the enterprise as a whole.

This course focuses on the ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of information technology within an organization. Learners use specific case examples and projects to explore human dimensions of information technology and research the relationships between customers, partners, and society. Topics include intellectual property rights, privacy, governmental regulations, and an individual’s responsibilities in the decision-making process.

Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Learners in this course examine the important elements of risk management, including planning for, identifying, quantifying, analyzing, and controlling risk. Learners gain an understanding of the systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and appropriately responding to project risk. Learners also apply qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques and assess the negative consequences of failing to perform a proper risk analysis.

The objective of this course is to gain insight into the role and skills required of project leaders across organizations. Learners examine a wide range of leadership roles, including manager, problem solver, facilitator, trainer, communicator, and advocate, and discover how each role affects the ability to create a cohesive project team. Learners study and apply a step-by-step approach to leadership and teambuilding. Other course topics include leadership ethics, leadership and project strategy, and the relationship between leadership and project management politics.

This course provides learners the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of a specialized information technology area. The course content is constructed to focus on specific subject matter using the special topics course format, and course topics address current areas of interest in IT practices. Learners must exhibit a graduate-level mastery of the topic area. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or petition.

Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Learners in this course identify and evaluate seminal research in the project management areas of initiation and planning. Learners focus their research on effective techniques and tools used to initiate, define, and plan results-driven projects.

Learners in this course identify and evaluate seminal research in a variety of project management areas, including project resource management and project execution. Learners focus their research on effective techniques and tools used to execute, monitor, control, and close projects.

In this course, learners analyze leadership theories and human resource management approaches to project or program management. Learners evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various leadership skills and examine their effects on leading a project team to achieve results. Learners also explore ways to optimize HRM to improve an organization’s project implementation capabilities

Learners in this course explore current trends and methods of project risk management. Learners evaluate approaches to preventing, mitigating, and managing project risks, and identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in project risk management research.

This course presents methods of managing multiple projects and project portfolios. Learners evaluate and apply program integration and portfolio management techniques, and examine methods used to optimize the overall value of project portfolios

Learners in this course focus on the technical foundations of information technology research and practice. Learners examine current and emerging research and practice technologies, processes, and methods; compare quantitative and qualitative methodologies; and identify the research methodologies commonly used in IT research. This course prepares PhD learners for doctoral research related to IT literature and theory. TS8004 must be taken by PhD learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

In this course, learners review information technology management research literature associated with managing the process of selecting, deploying, and operating information technology within organizations. Learners also practice applying methods for efficiently and effectively reading, evaluating, and annotating a large number of research articles. Other course topics include the components of information technology and the human resources that support them. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this doctoral seminar review information technology management research literature associated with applying information technology to support organizational goals. Topics include organizational alignment, strategic system planning, and the application system delivery process. Learners also strengthen their proficiency in effective, credible, academic writing and critical thinking and reading. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this doctoral seminar focus on theory and research that address the technical foundations of the information technology management discipline. Learners explore a wide range of current and emerging IT management technologies, processes, and methods. Learners also strengthen their proficiency in effective, credible, academic writing and critical thinking and reading. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this doctoral seminar concentrate on the behavioral aspects of deploying information technology in organizations. During the course, learners examine and evaluate IT deployment literature from both academic and practitioner sources, survey both achievements and failures in the field, and identify various research frontiers associated with IT delivery. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this doctoral seminar course focus on organizational issues related to developing information technology strategy and managing IT staff and functions. Learners examine the research frontiers of topics such as IT strategy formulation and business alignment; IT organization, structure, and governance; implementation and change management; organizational learning and knowledge management; and evaluation of IT impacts on the organization. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

This course introduces learners to advances in areas of information technology, including enterprise-wide systems, data warehouses, and network-based applications. Learners may choose to focus on one of the following areas of concentration: decision support systems, human-computer interaction, information security, computer networking, and database systems. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

This course provides learners with the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of a specialized information technology area. Theory, research, and practice are constructed to focus on specific subject matter using the special topics course format. Appropriate course topics address an area of study that complement learners’ past experience and learning objectives. The results of the study must exhibit a graduate-level mastery of the topic area. Course may be repeated for credit with a different topic only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this course explore fundamental concepts needed to conduct graduate-level quantitative research. Learners examine the foundations, methods, and applications of quantitative research; dependencies among research design, measurement, and analysis; variable types and levels of measurement; sampling; and the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics and hypothesis testing.

. This course focuses on research designs for qualitative, quantitative, mixedmethods, and applied research in organization and management. Learners move beyond conducting reviews of literature at the methodological level, focusing on research design in order to evaluate specific design features related to reliability and threats to validity, and to craft their own research prospectus. Learners explore the meaning of content and process gaps, problems, and opportunities uncovered through a review of the literature. They also examine issues related to management science research ethics and the role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Learners in this course investigate qualitative inquiry and various qualitative research designs based on social constructivist, interpretive, and critical-theory/transformative traditions appropriate for research in organization and management. Course topics include strategies for data collection and bounding, data analysis and coding, visual mapping and portrayal, drawing and verification of conclusions from data, and qualitative research presentation. Learners also gain hands-on experience using qualitative software. This course is recommended for learners who intend to conduct either a qualitative or mixed-methods dissertation. Prerequisite(s): OM8022. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners In This Course Review, Critique, And Apply Multivariate Models Appropriate To Organizational And Information Technology Research Designs. Topics Include Exploratory Data Analysis, Multiple Regression, Logistic Regression, Correlation, Multivariate Analysis Of Variance (manova), Factorial Analysis Of Variance (anova), Factor Analysis And Principal Components, Discriminant Analysis, Structural Equation Modeling, And Emerging Data Analysis Techniques. Learners Also Examine Nonparametric Alternatives. This Course Requires The Use Of Analytical Software. Prerequisite(s): Om7080 Or Om8020. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

Learners in this course concentrate on the competencies, skills, and techniques required to conduct successful data gathering and analysis. The course provides learners with the opportunity to learn and apply the skills required to construct survey questions and items, structure questionnaires and interview schedules, understand and utilize scaling techniques, develop and select the most effective administration techniques, develop the most appropriate sampling frames, and apply the most powerful statistical analysis. Upon completion of this course, learners are prepared to utilize this methodology to conduct scholarly and organizational research. Prerequisite(s): OM8022. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

This course focuses on design science as a research method with a specific set of guidelines and outcomes. Learners examine the distinguishing characteristics, research guidelines, and ethical implications of design science. This course is recommended for learners who intend to use a design science-based research method in their dissertations. Prerequisite(s): OM8020. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

This course focuses on using mixed-methods research designs in applied business and organizational research. Learners examine the philosophic foundations and practical implications of merging numerical and non-numerical data to gain a comprehensive perspective of complex business and organizational phenomena than that gained by using either quantitative or qualitative methods alone. Learners also focus on using evidencebased practice to create actionable knowledge in local contexts; connect theory with practice to address core performance and quality metrics; and develop a comprehensive mixed-methods research prospectus

In this seminar, learners examine the project management and contracting skills necessary to become an effective information technology consultant. Course topics include organizational assessment, planning, execution, and measurement. Prerequisite(s): Completion of program core courses. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

This seminar covers the practice fundamentals learners need to prepare themselves for a career in information technology education. Learners examine syllabus and course development, online and classroom instruction, and the fundamentals of human development in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): Completion of program core courses. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

This course includes an overview of the comprehensive examination process, the university’s expectations of academic honesty and integrity, the three core themes of the examination, and the evaluation criteria. The courseroom mentor provides three questions addressing the core themes. Learners write answers to the comprehensive examination questions. Answers are evaluated by faculty readers using point-scale scoring rubrics. Upon passing the comprehensive examination, learners are eligible to enroll in the first dissertation course.

This course provides learners with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

In This Course, Students Will Explore Techniques For Effective Leadership. The Course Will Focus On Skills Necessary In A Project Environment. Students Will Examine How To Lead Others, Stimulate Purposeful Innovation, Build Culture And Manage Change. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Mpm210 Or Mpm401 Or Approval

Project Risk Management Is A Study Of Risk Management In The Context Of Projects And Programs, With Special Focus On Developing The Competency Of The Project Risk Manager. This Course Addresses The Area Of Non-speculative, Business Risk. Specific Emphasis Is Placed On Risk Minimization, Risk Control, And Risk Management. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Mpm210 Or Mpm401

This Course Covers The Management Of Contracts And Procurements For Projects From The Initial Planning For Contract Work Through Contract Close Out. Special Emphasis Is Provided On How Procurement And Proposals Integrate Into The Project Management Process And How The Project Manager Maintains Control Of The Process. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Mpm210 Or Mpm401

In This Course, Students Will Explore Quality Assurance Concepts And Principles Within The Total Project Quality Management Framework In Manufacturing Or Service Organizations. Students Will Also Study Benchmarking, The Contractual Aspects Of Quality, Quality Tools And Techniques That Utilize Statistical Process Control, Process Improvement, Yield Management, Quality Issues Of Incoming Material Control And Quality Audits. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Mpm210 Or Mpm401

This Course Exposes Students To Approaches, Methods, And Systems To Ensure Management Success Under Demanding Cost, Schedule, And Performance Requirements. Conflict And Risk Management Initiatives Along With Gantt, Pert, And Cpm Scheduling Methods Are Included. Credits: 6 Prerequisite: Mpm210 Or Mpm401

This Course Builds On The Foundations Of Hr Management And Project Management And Covers The Three Areas In The Pmbok For Project Hr Managers: Organizational Planning, Staff Acquisition, And Team Development. Within These Areas Emphasis Is Given To Management And Behavioral Theories That Impact Change, Communication, Motivation, Stress, Conflict, Negotiation, Leadership And Politics In A Project-management Environment. Credits: 6 Prerequisite: Mpm210 Or Mpm401

This foundational course provides students with an overview of the methods and media of business communications, concentrating on preliminary applications of communication rhetoric, theories, and principles. Specifically, learners will examine the basics of business communications, analyze communication elements, explore issues related to audience diversity and sensitive topics, and develop written and oral messages to various audiences using the three-step writing process.

This Is One Of The Most Important Courses You Can Take—it Will Lay The Foundation For Your Entire College And Professional Career As An Educated Person. In It, We Will Address How To Write And Speak To Make A Point; How To Use Good Grammar, Vocabulary And Logical Thinking; As Well As How To Find A Suitable Topic For Your Writing Assignments. We Will Start With The Basics: Reviewing Sentences And Paragraphs, And Then Move On To The Classic Five-part College Essay Or Theme. 321 Effective November 15, 2010 For Students Starting On Or After January 2, 2011 There Are Different Rules Of The Game For Writing Academically Than Writing For Business. We Want To Teach Students The “culture” Of Being Solid College-level Communicators And Successful Professionals. This Workshop Course Is Highly Experiential, Supportive, And Collaborative, As Students Read And Critique Each Others’ Work. This Is The First In A Sequence On Composition And Writing Skills. The Second Course, Engl126, In This Series Will Build Upon This One—addressing How To Research And Use Resources Without Plagiarizing, How To Utilize The Apa Formatting For Documentation And How To Make A Persuasive Argument. Our View Of The Required Composition Sequence Is That It Is Essential For All Who Want To Become Skilled Critical Thinkers And Educated People.

This Course Is A Workshop That Builds Upon Engl125—real World Writing. It Is A Workshop Format—highly Experiential And Hands On. Students Practice Drafting Progressively Complex Papers, Demonstrating The Capacity To Do College Level Research And Write Essays That Convey Information, Make A Point Or Provide An Opinion. They Will Study The Apa Handbook, Learn To Do Research (beyond Wikipedia!) And Cite Resources Without Plagiarizing Them. In Addition, This Course Uses Readings To Demonstrate Excellence And Eloquence In Speaking And Writing, Emphasizing The Crucial Synergy Between Learning To Write And Developing The Practice Of Intelligent Reading Of Texts. This Will Be A Highly Collaborative Course, With Students Reading And Critiquing Others’ Work, As A Means To Create A Learning Community As Well As Develop Critical Capacities.

This course will focus on the relationships between our government and its citizenry, and the resulting social, cultural, economic and political issues within differing historical periods in 20th century America. Covered subjects will include social movements and programs, civil rights and social justice, the political and cultural “isms,” and America’s relationship with the world. The end goal is to not only understand the significance of a historical event, but also to appreciate alternative viewpoints and their impact or influence on contemporary American society.

This literature course examines a wide range of stories, poems, and plays. Students learn how to interact with and respond to literature.

In this course, students explore how to survive in a number-driven world, to increase their mathematical knowledge for making logical decisions, and to begin to develop connections with mathematics in their related field of study and daily lives.

This course provides students with a background in the quantitative techniques necessary to better understand and appreciate the study of mathematics. Specifically, this course focuses on applied mathematical principles with a broad scope toward business applications.

This course surveys major areas of psychological science, including human social behavior, personality, psychological disorders, learning, memory, and biological influences.

This course introduces environmental issues that are directly related to global populations. Students will explore the identification and classification of environmental problems, and how they relate to the laws of nature

This course will introduce students to the concepts, theory, and method of sociology. Students will develop a better understanding of society, culture, social institutions, social behavior, and other general social processes that operate in the social world.

UNIV101 provides students with an introduction to student success, technology, and career planning strategies. Students learn effective tools and skills necessary for academic success, integrating them with career planning strategies to develop an individual Success Strategy Plan.

This course provides the framework for effective career management as students gain insight into themselves and potential career fields, acquiring knowledge and skills needed to successfully plan career transitions.

This course introduces fundamental accounting concepts and explores the accounting environment. It covers the basic structure of accounting, how to maintain accounts, use account balances to prepare financial statements, complete the accounting cycle, and introduces the concept of internal accounting controls.

The study of the basic institutions, terminology and theory of the main economic activities of production, distribution, and consumption, especially as they apply to the operation of our national economy. Topics include savings and investment, national output, expenditure and income, real vs. potential GDP, aggregate demand and supply and fiscal and monetary policy.

An introductory course in the tools of economics as they apply to the operation of market economy. Includes supply and demand analysis, consumer behavior, economic nature of production and costs, behavior of firms in both competitive and

This course focuses on acquiring, utilizing, and developing human resources. It is an overview of such common personnel management issues as recruitment, selection, compensation, productivity, and satisfaction. Additionally, employee diversity, ethical issues, and equal employment opportunity will be discussed.

This survey course provides students with a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students will explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed and controlled.

This course introduces the system of law in the United States and its relationship to the contemporary business environment. Students will gain an understanding of the basic structure of the U.S. legal system as it relates to business, finance and commerce.

Students will start with a study of the fundamentals of marketing. Students will then progress to the application of those fundamentals of marketing within an organization and the contemporary market environment. The course will focus on marketing strategy and development of a marketing mix.

This Course Provides An Overview And Introduction To The Discipline Of Project Management, Coupled With An Examination Of The Techniques That Project Managers Use To Complete Their Projects On Schedule, Within Budgeted Cost, And According To Specified Scope. Using Materials Based On The Pmbok® (guide To Project Management Body Of Knowledge, Published By The Project Management Institute Or Pmi®), Students Learn The Operational Framework Of Project Management Relating To The Project Lifecycle Of Project Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, And Closing. This Course Also Provides The Basis For The More Advanced Development Of Project Management Skills In Subsequent Project Management Courses.

Students will survey the management of personal and family finances. Topics will include financial goals, budgeting, income taxes, personal credit, savings and investment, home ownership, insurance and retirement.

This course provides students with an understanding of the role of accounting information in support of decision-making and planning. Students learn accounting methods for planning and controlling operations through budgets, responsibility centers, and cost management.

This course examines the key components of financial decision-making: valuation and risk management. Students will examine the implications of forecasting, capital budgeting, working capital management, and project risk management.

This course discusses the principles, policies, and practices of human resource management. The role of managing and enhancing the productivity and potential of the human resources of the business organization is the primary focus of the course.

This course presents both conceptual and experiential approaches to the topic of organizational change and organization development. Special emphasis is placed on developing interpersonal skills in order to analyze situations. The process of change is a common occurrence in today's business organizations.

This course provides an overview of the elements of e-Business such as strategy, technology, relationships, and related issues. Students will examine how to integrate suppliers, customers, and employees in order to achieve business success.

This course is designed to enhance students’ knowledge of cultures, traditions, and value systems as they apply in international, multinational, and global business settings. Students explore topics such as language and other forms of communication, traditions, values, norms, cultural diversity, cultural influences on communication and the negotiation process, and ways to improve communications with people whose first language is something other than English.

Critical thinking and problem solving are essential skills in management. In this course, students explore these concepts by learning the fundamentals of probability and statistics, and their applications in business decision-making.

In this course students examine individual and group behavior within the context of the organizational design and culture. This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge for understanding topics such as motivation, leadership, managerial decision-making, group processes, and conflict resolution.

This course will examine the principles and techniques of managing operations processes in manufacturing and service industries. Students will explore the interrelationships between operations concepts, such as forecasting, planning products, technologies, facilities, demand, inventory, productivity, quality, and reliability.

In this course students examine the international business environment and how it influences management. It examines the issues and implications involved in the application of modern management practices and principles within the global business environment.

This course examines the nature of the legal system in which society functions, including business agreements, business entities, and government regulations. Using frameworks for ethical decision-making, students will explore the ethical issues that confront business organizations and individuals.

This capstone course examines business and strategic management from a holistic perspective. Students will analyze major strategic tasks, such as setting strategic vision and goals; and formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategy and tactics

This course focuses on marketing strategies and their applications in business. Students will examine the marketing and planning process, and analyze the various implications for traditional and Internet marketing strategies.

This course provides the student with an understanding of ethical expectations and prepares the student to make decisions that are ethically correct and legal. The study of ethics includes the development of ethical standards, prima facie obligations, responsibilities, societal aims and professional codes of conduct. The course will follow the aims of normative ethics. The students should expect to participate and become involved in case studies, hypothetical situations and discussions to develop an attitude that is ethically acceptable, as well as to practice the concepts learned to aid in decision making.

Select a minimum of 4 credit hours

This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports, including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print and electronic resources.

Students apply composition principles to develop common report formats, including formal lab reports and common types of applied writing. Audience analysis, development of effective technical style, organization methods and graphic aids are emphasized. Classroom activities include planning, reviewing and revising writing.

This course enhances students’ writing and presentation skills for academic applications and professional communication in the workplace. Students analyze the needs of divergent audiences, and craft messages using technology tools and media appropriate for distance and group communication. An emphasis on collaborative work further prepares students for the contemporary work environment.

This course introduces the dramatic genre and enables students to analyze and evaluate both written plays and live performances. Through reading plays and critical texts from various historical periods and writing critical papers, students learn to assess formal elements of dramatic writing together with thematic content and historical context. Students watch live or filmed performances, extending their ability to develop critical understanding of theater as a social and artistic phenomenon. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

Through study of the world’s major and minor religions, indigenous religions and cults, this course helps students understand the varieties and commonalities of human religious experience, with emphasis on both individual and group phenomena. Students compare the core elements of religion through analysis of religious belief in practice, and as they are depicted in philosophy, theology and the social sciences. Students also learn to formulate their own views on the role of religion in human affairs. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

In this capstone course, the relationship between society and technology is investigated through reading, reflection, research and reports. The course identifies conditions that have promoted technological development and assesses the social, political, environmental, cultural and economic effects of current technology. Issues of control and ethical considerations in the use of technology are primary. Discussion and oral and written reports draw together students’ prior learning in specialty and general education courses. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisites: Senior status, and successful completion of all General Education requirements except courses with the prefix CARD

Students In This Course Explore Ways In Which Individuals Think About, Influence, Are Influenced By And Otherwise Relate To People. Individual Behavior In The Context Of Social Groups And Forces Is Emphasized. Coursework Provides A Basis For Scientifically Addressing Key Issues Of This Field. Prerequisite: Psyc-110, Socs-185, Socs-187 Or Socs-190

Students in this course explore contemporary ethical and regulatory issues within professions through evaluation of ethical and legal principles and their application to particular fields of endeavor. Concepts of professionalism and of values related to professional practice are addressed through a variety of methods, including case studies and analyses. A critical look at organizational and professional codes of ethics is included. Prerequisite: ENGL-135

This course provides tools used for statistical analysis and decision-making in business. The course includes both descriptive statistics and inferential concepts used to draw conclusions about a population. Research techniques such as sampling and experiment design are included for both single and multiple sample groups. Prerequisite: MATH-114

In This Course Students Apply Principles And Strategies For Marketing Products And Services To Industrial, Commercial And Governmental Entities. Topics Include Ways In Which Market Information And Product Life Cycle Affect Product And Production Design; Forecasting Techniques; Interdependencies Between Marketing And Operations Functions; And Selling Skills. Prerequisites: Busn-115 And Math-114

This course introduces corporate financial structure and covers basic capital budgeting techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis. Funds sources and financial resource allocation are analyzed. Spreadsheet software packages are used to analyze data and solve case-based problems. Prerequisite: ACCT-212

This course introduces basic concepts and issues in microeconomics, macroeconomics and international trade. Microeconomic concepts, such as supply and demand and the theory of the firm, serve as foundations for analyzing macroeconomic issues. Macroeconomic topics include gross domestic product (GDP), and fiscal and monetary policy, as well as international topics such as trade and exchange rates. The course stresses analyzing and applying economic variables of real-world issues.

This course examines fundamental management theories and traditional managerial responsibilities in formal and informal organizational structures. Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and staffing are explored. Prerequisite: BUSN-115

This course introduces how managers use accounting information in business decision-making. Topics include standard cost systems, budgeting, break-even analysis, relevant cost issues, and the effect of state and federal taxes on decision-making. These principles apply to all types of businesses, including the service industry, manufacturing and merchandising. Students use spreadsheet applications to analyze and provide solutions to challenges faced by management in today’s business environment. Prerequisite: ACCT-212

This course provides an in-depth overview of the issues, technology and environment of electronic commerce. Knowledge gained facilitates more comprehensive and contemporary exploration of future coursework in marketing, operations, finance, business law, and database and website management. Challenges and opportunities of electronic business are discussed. Prerequisite: BUSN-115

This course addresses the special tax issues of corporations, partnerships, S corporations, gift taxes, estates and trusts. Tax forms, tax software, the Internet, spreadsheets and word processing programs are used to research, solve and analyze tax problems relating to corporate and partnership income taxes. Prerequisite: ACCT-324

This Course Enhances Students’ Ability To Function In A Project Leadership Role. While Exploring The Project Life Cycle, They Gain Experience In Budget And Timeline Management. Project Management Software Is Used To Design Project Schedules Using Methods Such As Bar Charts, Program Evaluation Review Technique (pert) And Critical Path Method (cpm) To Produce Project Plans To Apply To The Solution Of Case Studies. Prerequisites: Math-221 Or Math-233, And Upper-term Status

This alternative to ENGL-112 is offered in a workshop setting. Students explore modes of written self-expression, including poetry, fiction and drama, to experience various literary genres and produce short creative works. They also learn to apply constructive feedback to the rewrite process. A student writing anthology is produced, and the course culminates in a study of the literary marketplace. Prerequisite: Permission from the academic administrator / 4-4

This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports, including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print and electronic resources. Prerequisite: ENGL-112 / 4-4

This course explores the role of culture in social organizations. Social institutions, and the issues of race and gender within social structures, are analyzed in the context of multicultural societies and increasing global interaction. Basic sociological principles and research findings are used to support analysis of cultural and social issues. / 3-3

Career planning strategies and resources are explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to maximize potential for advancement and long-term professional growth. Students perform self-assessment and goal-setting activities, and apply research and evaluation skills to execute job search and career advancement strategies. Each student assembles a professional portfolio highlighting achievements, goals and concrete plans. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: Upper-term status / 2-2

This course focuses on identifying and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant and useful information. / 3-3

This Course Focuses On Systems Of Linear Equations; Radical And Rational Expressions; And Functions Where Linear, Quadratic, Exponential And Logarithmic Functions Are Emphasized Using Application Problems And Modeling. The Minimum Requirement To Pass This Course Is 80 Percent, And Grades Of C And D Are Not Assigned. Eligibility To Enroll In The Course Is Based On Placement Results, Or Successful Completion Of Math-092 Or Math-102. / 4-4

This course provides a “road map” perspective of human body structure and function. Topics include cell structure and function, and a survey of all major systems of the human body. The connections and inter-working relationships among systems are introduced. Lab work includes computer exercises and simulation activities, as well as observation related to topics covered. / 5-4

This Course Focuses On Ways In Which Financial Statements Reflect Business Operations And Emphasizes Use Of Financial Statements In The Decision-making Process. The Course Encompasses All Business Forms And Various Sectors Such As Merchandising, Manufacturing And Services. Students Make Extensive Use Of Spreadsheet Applications To Analyze Accounting Records And Financial Statements. Prerequisites: Comp-100 And Math-114 / 4-4

This course focuses on analyzing business situations using current spreadsheet software. Using data derived from real-world business situations, students learn to use appropriate spreadsheet software features to organize, analyze and present data, as well as to make business decisions. Through personal database technology such as Access, the course also introduces basic database concepts. Prerequisite: COMP-100 / 4-3

This course introduces business and the environments in which businesses operate. Students examine the roles of major functional areas of business and interrelationships among them. Organizational theories and techniques are examined, and economic, cultural, political and technological factors affecting business organizations are evaluated. / 3-3

This course introduces basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivity tools widely used in business such as word processors, spreadsheets, email and web browsers. Students also learn basic computer terminology and concepts. Hands-on exercises provide students with experience in use of PCs and current personal productivity tools. / 3-2

Students in this course learn to design relational databases and to build database applications, including tables, queries, forms, reports and macros. Also addressed is implementation of basic database security, backup and recovery procedures. Generating reports and meeting business requirements are emphasized. Prerequisite: BIS-155 / 5-4

This course addresses students’ ability to present information to management as part of the decision-making process. Resource planning, cost estimating, cost budgeting and cost control are emphasized. Activity-based costing, pricing strategies and profitability are addressed. Current approaches to cost control such as life cycle costing and just-in-time (JIT) are included. Internet and library research competencies are developed, as are spreadsheet and presentation software skills.

This course examines processes required to acquire goods and services from outside the organization in order to meet project requirements. Planning, solicitation, source selection, and contract administration and closeout are covered. Contract law, contract types, invitation to bid, bid evaluation and contract negotiations are addressed. Current approaches to determining what to procure, documenting requirements and bid evaluation criteria are included.

This course addresses identifying, analyzing and responding to project risk in order to maximize results of positive events and minimize consequences of adverse events. Identification, quantification, response planning and control are covered. Risk factors, contract types, assessment techniques, tools to quantify risk, procedures to reduce threats to project objectives and contingency are included.

This course focuses on development of an integrated project plan. Cost, schedule and minimum performance requirements are addressed from project plan development, execution and change control perspectives. Budget development, project assumptions, quality, variance and scope changes, and project team management are included.

This course focuses on directing and coordinating human resources and links among people, ideas and information necessary for project success. A project manager’s roles and responsibilities, team building and organizational structure are covered. Communication planning, information distribution, performance reporting and conflict management are included.

This course presents quality procedures and concepts for enhancing goods, services and the entire business environment. Students learn various methods of process control and acceptance sampling, including using control charts and sampling plans. Quality planning, assurance and control are covered as parts of a total quality system. Probability and statistical concepts are further explored as related to process control. Prerequisite: MATH-221 / 4-4

This course focuses on analysis of business systems using current techniques to analyze business activities and solve problems.Interviewing skills, group dynamics, and development of process flows, data flows and data models are emphasized. Students learn to identify, define and document business processes and problems, and to develop solutions. Prerequisite: BIS-155 / 4-4

Managing Quality focuses on the quality function, and its implementation, cost and management in both manufacturing and service industries. The course provides students with a set of quality concepts and tools, and knowledge required for their application in quality planning, improvement and control. No prerequisite

This course examines inter- and intrapersonal dynamics as they affect achievement of corporate goals. Topics include theories of organizational behavior concepts and applications, including motivation, group dynamics, organizational communication processes, leadership, power, authority, team building and organizational development. Managing change in a complex domestic and international environment is also emphasized. Students are provided with a solid foundation for examining organizational behavior in a systematic manner.

This course stresses the need for project managers to understand and apply advanced tools and techniques to developing and managing project financial plans. Topics include cost and benefit estimation; project financial analysis; budgeting; resource allocation; sensitivity analysis; project metrics; and project cost and schedule control using earned value management systems

This course addresses identifying, analyzing and responding to project risk in order to maximize results of positive events and minimize consequences of adverse events. Identification, quantification, response planning and control are covered. Risk factors, contract types, assessment techniques, tools to quantify risk, procedures to reduce threats to project objectives and contingency are included.

This course examines processes through which goods and services are acquired in the project management environment. Topics include contract and procurement strategies; legal issues; contract pricing alternatives; technical, management and commercial requirements; RFP development; source selection; invitations to bid; bid evaluation; risk assessment; and contract negotiation and administration.

This course examines how managers plan, budget, schedule and control multi-project programs within an organizational context. The importance of project teams and human resource management in the process is addressed. Topics include the role of projects in organizations; alternative organizational systems; program planning, budgeting, monitoring, control and management methodologies; team management and leadership; legal and ethical issues; conflict identification and resolution; and advanced applications of project management software.

This course introduces a variety of art forms within a cultural context, providing a basis of understanding of societal and cultural developments in historic and contemporary terms.

This course explores a specific region or culture in depth, emphasizing its cultural, political, and economic characteristics.

This course is a practical overview of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.

In this course, students focus on developing writing skills through practice and revision of a variety of different types of essays. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation.

"In this course, students focus on research and developing writing skills through writing the ""argument"" essay. Students are also given instruction in library and online research and methods of documentation."

"This course addresses topics in contemporary mathematics such as inequalities, radicals, quadratic equations, rational functions, exponential, logarithmic, and graphing polynomial functions."

This course focuses on preparing and delivering effective presentations. In addition, students learn about presentation strategy and the creation of visual aids.

This course examines the discipline of psychology, b cognitive and psycho-social, covering topics such as perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, attitudes, psychological aspects of huma sexuality, and psycho-behavioral pathology.

This course will introduce students to the concepts, theory, and method of sociology. Students can develop a better understanding of society, culture, social institutions, social behavior, and other general social processes that operate in the social world.

This survey course presents the fundamental concepts of biology. Special emphasis is given to current biological issues.

This course introduces environmental issues that are directly related to global populations. Students will explo the identification and classification of environmental problems, and how they relate to the laws of nature.

This course provides students with a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students will explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed, and controlled.

"This course provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the business sector’s relationship to the principal forces operating in the ethical and legal environments. Particular attention is given to the constraints and opportunities presented by the regulatory environments in North America and the European Union. The course also provides an in-depth, comparative framework for understanding the ethical and intercultural challenges facing contemporary multinational and international organizations. With respect to the legal framework within which most business organizations operate, course topics include corporate problems of raising and maintaining capital by shares; relationships of directors to shareholders; respective rights and obligations; relationships of companies to third parties; control and the principle of majority rule."

"This course introduces students to financial accounting. Students can learn the fundamentals of the accounting cycle."

"This course focuses on Economic theory of the firm, resource allocation and price determination, the free market supply/demand mechanism, and pure and imperfect competition models are analyzed."

"Presents basic economic concepts emphasizing the part the United States plays in a global economy. Foundations of economic theory are presented, using topics from television news and mass media. Topics introduced are GDP, National Income Accounting, United States fiscal policy and economic growth."

"Students will study and apply the fundamentals of marketing within an organization and the contemporary market environment. The course will focus on marketing strategy and development of a marketing mix."

Students will study and apply the fundamentals of marketing within an organization and the contemporary market environment. The course will focus on marketing strategy and development of a marketing mix.

This course requires students completing their AABA degree to demonstrate knowledge learned throughout the program and apply the theories to real world issues. Students are expected to synthesize and integrate learning experiences acquired throughout their program and to evaluate research and current topics relative to their area of concentration.

This course explores the application of management principles to the marketing function. Emphasis is placed on the application of planning, implementation, controlling, and evaluation of marketing strategies as the means for achieving an organization's objectives.

This course presents the ethical and legal issues of business including contracts, agency law and investor protection.

This course focuses on management of information systems. Topics include resources, information systems in an organization, social implications and use and evaluation of common microcomputer software packages.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of accounting information in support of decision making and planning throughout the organization. Students will learn accounting methods for planning and controlling operations through budgets, responsibility centers and cost management. Furthermore, students will learn various measures and analysis techniques to evaluate the performance of the business.

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of probability, statistics, and their applications in business decision making.

This course examines the key components of financial decision making: valuation and risk management. Students will examine the implications of forecasting, capital budgeting, working capital management, and project risk management.

This Course Explores Basic Operations Management In Modern Organizations Which Involves Design, Management And Improvement Of Productive Processes. Subjects Include Critical Path Methods (cpm), Pert Charts, Resource Allocations, Gantt Charts, Budgeted Cost Of Work Scheduled, Budgeted Cost Of Work Performed, Actual Cost Of Work Performed, And Projects Associated With Services And The Manufacture Of Products Including Fast Delivery To The Ultimate Consumer.

In this course, students will learn to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage a business. The main objective of the course is to experience the challenges of starting and financing a new company. The main focus will be in-depth exposure to the process of starting and scaling an enterprise from an idea and business plan into a company, examining and exploring the entrepreneurial process, and analyze business decisions that entrepreneurs face.

An internship or senior project that satisfies the concentration outcomes and meets the approval of the University Program Committee.

This course explores principles of project management to gain fundamental knowledge to enhance management outcomes including human resources management, communications management, scope management, quality management, scheduling/time management, cost and resource management, risk management, contract/procurement management, and project integration.

This course explores the basic principles of operations management in modern organizations which involves design, management and improvement of productive processes. Subjects include evaluation of the transformation processes involved in the creation of goods and services in today's modern business.

This course examines the essential initiatives to effectively manage the scheduling and budget of a project. This course will enable students to develop effective measures for scheduling and controlling projects to ensure cost effectiveness, project time management, and techniques for estimating, forecasting, budgeting, monitoring, controlling, analyzing and reporting costs and interpreting the meaning of earned value data.

This course will provide students a conceptual framework of managing risks that threaten projects and how to develop a risk management plan. The course will provide a review of basic project risk management concepts and processes.

In this course students will focus on the design and implementation of a relational database management system, including concepts such as data extraction and data manipulation.

In this course students examine computer networking concepts, which enable them to translate business objectives into a physical network design. Students will be expected to collect and analyze appropriate information to make context-appropriate network-related business decisions.

During this course students analyze and apply the fundamentals of object-oriented application development.

In this course students examine management skills as they relate to the information technology industry, taking into account the relationship between networking, databases, and programming.

This capstone course examines the role of information systems within the strategic management of an organization. Students will explore a number of issues such as intellectual property rights, information policy, information technology trends and opportunities, and the use of technology to generate a competitive advantage.

The course provides an overview of the roles, responsibilities, and management methods of the technology project manager. The course assumes no prior knowledge in management techniques and is intended to teach students how to develop approaches and styles of management for software projects.

An interactive course designed to provide a solid foundation in key leadership competencies and to afford you the opportunity for a truly transformational leadership experience.

This course combines project management with quality management by guiding you from Initiation to Closure with the use of cost control. You will develop and review typical management deliverables that illustrate the ability of the Project Manager to control the success of projects. In addition, you will use computer applications as a tool for project management.

In this course students will be expected to apply the theory and tools of micro- and macroeconomics and research to the formation of business decisions in the global environment.

Within the context of the multinational firm, this course examines the development of policy, financing options for international business, and the making of standard financial management decisions.

In this course, the student will explore decision making from a managerial viewpoint and examine the role of decision making in dealing with employees, formulating strategy, and negotiating. This course requires students to understand, apply, and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they apply to business studies and analyses.

In this course, the student will explore decision making from a managerial viewpoint and examine the role of decision making in dealing with employees, formulating strategy, and negotiating. This course requires students to understand, apply, and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they apply to business studies and analyses.

The development and implementation by the global enterprise of integrated business strategies and policies is the focus of this applied course. Course contents include the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the corporate resources, products, and assets. Advanced research is an integral component of this course.

This course focuses on the application of marketing concepts in a global organization. Students will examine international channel distribution as well as promotional, pricing, and product strategies.

Prerequisite: None This Course Offers A Practical Approach Emphasizing The Project Phases And Processes Presented By Such Organizations As The Project Management Institute (pmi® ) In Their Guide To The Project Management Body Of Knowledge (pmbok®). This Course Will Provide An Overview Of Aspects Related To The Project Life Cycle And Project Management Techniques That Are Used To Manage Projects That Are On Schedule, Within Budget. The Student Will Learn The Basic Project Management Framework As Well As The Preparation Of A Basic Project Plan. Students Will Focus On Project Management Processes Including Scope, Scheduling, Cost Control, And Communication.

Prerequisite: MGT 637 This course emphasizes a hands-on approach to using project management knowledge areas to facilitate scheduling, estimating, tracking, and controlling the schedule and costs of the project. A project baseline will be set so that actual schedule and cost variances can be compared to the project baseline and corrective actions can be developed to address the variances. In this course the student can learn about the legal, ethical, and fiscal considerations in procurement and contracts. Students will examine ways of identifying, evaluating and mitigating risk in scheduling, cost control, contracting, and procurement.