May 15, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Finance

  
  • FI 335 - Corporate Financial Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 231 . Study of risk and return, portfolio theory, capital structure, capital budgeting, dividend policy and long-term financing decisions, liquidity and concepts for planning and measuring profitability. (FA, SP)
  
  • FI 363 - Equity Securities and Markets

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. Principles of investing in equity securities A study of the mechanics of trading including fundamental and technical analysis of the economy, industry sectors and individual equities and transactions costs. (FA)
  
  • FI 390 - Investments

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. Study of the primary types of financial investments stocks, bonds, futures and options contracts and mutual funds and valuation of securities, risk return tradeoffs, principles of diversification and analysis of the stock market. (SP)
  
  • FI 391 - Equity Trading

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study of trading based on technical analysis of the equity financial markets. Students will learn the different types of orders and will manage a portfolio of (pretend) funds in StockTrak. (FA)
  
  • FI 392 - Futures Trading

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study of trading based on technical analysis of the commodity markets. Students will learn the different types of orders and will manage a portfolio of (pretend) funds in StockTrak. (SP)
  
  • FI 393 - Index Trading

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study of trading based on technical analysis of the index markets. Students will manage a portfolio of (pretend) funds in StockTrak or real funds in a SMIF (Student Managed Investment Funds) in OptionsExpress. (FA)
  
  • FI 394 - ETF Trading

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study of trading based on technical analysis of the ETF markets. Students will manage a portfolio of (pretend) funds in StockTrak or real funds in a SMIF (Student Managed Investment Funds) in OptionsExpress. (SP)
  
  • FI 402 - International Trade & Finance

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: FI 335  The course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of international business finance with the context of international and currency fluctuations The course is inclusive of international banking and addresses the issues that must be understood and applied for successful international transactions. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of case studies. (SP)
  
  • FI 402 - International Trade & Finance

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: FI 335 The course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of international business finance with the context of international and currency fluctuations The course is inclusive of international banking and addresses the issues that must be understood and applied for successful international transactions. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of case studies. (SP)
  
  • FI 460 - Portfolio Analysis and Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. An in-depth study of portfolio and capital market theories. Topics include index models, portfolio planning, investment analysis and portfolio selection, portfolio evaluation techniques and portfolio management using futures and options. (as needed)
  
  • FI 462 - Financial Futures and Options

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. Introduction to financial futures and options markets, including a study of the pricing of options and futures and risk shifting by hedging. This course prepares students to take the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 3 exam. (FA)
  
  • FI 463 - Advanced Finance

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MAT 131  or higher. A study and review of all areas of finance with the purpose of preparing a student to pass either the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) level I exam, the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) exam or the FINRA Series 3 or the FINRA Series 7 exam. (SP)

History

  
  • HI 130 - African American History

    3 Credit Hours
    A survey of the history of African Americans. Consideration is given to the African background; the enslavement of Africans in the Caribbean and in the United States; the efforts of African descendants to achieve freedom and equality after slavery, and significant events of the twentieth century. (FA, SP)
  
  • HI 131 - World History I

    3 Credit Hours
    A survey of the development of the great civilizations, based on a global perspective from the ancient era to the Renaissance. (FA)
  
  • HI 132 - World History II

    3 Credit Hours
    A survey of the development of the great civilizations, based on a global perspective from the Renaissance to present. (SP)
  
  • HI 153 - Survey of Chinese History and Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to Chinese culture and language as a foundation for understanding China. The changing historical experiences of the Chinese people are examined, exposing students to the diversity of backgrounds, values, and opinions in China. Chinese history and culture are also explored in relation to other countries and peoples, especially Korea and Japan. (SP)
  
  • HI 230 - Survey of United States History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . An overview of U.S. history from the colonial era to the present, for non-history majors. (FA)
  
  • HI 231 - United States History to 1865

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . A study of the political, economic, and social factors in the growth of the United States from first human settlement through the Civil War.
  
  • HI 232 - United States History Since 1865

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . An examination of the major developments in the United States since the Civil War. (SP)
  
  • HI 233 - African-American History to 1865

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . A study of the experiences of Africans and person of African descent in the western hemisphere from the 15th Century to the Civil War. (FA)
  
  • HI 234 - African-American History Since 1865

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . A study of the experiences of persons of African descent in the United States from the Civil War to the present. (SP)
  
  • HI 235 - Florida History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . This course is designed to introduce the student to the rich historical heritage of Florida, from the indigenous peoples who inhabited the territory before the Spanish conquest to the present. (SP)
  
  • HI 250 - Survey of African History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . A survey of the continent of Africa from antiquity through the 20th century. (FA)
  
  • HI 253 - Oral History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . An examination of basic historical research methodology, historiography, critical thinking and logical, concise writing skills based on the collection of spoken memories and personal commentaries of historical significance through the use of interviews. (SP)
  
  • HI 260 - Historiography and Historical Methods

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 . An introduction to the study of history, historical research methods, the theoretical perspectives used by historians, the process of historical writing and the implications of technological change. (FA)
  
  • HI 320 - History of Women in the United States

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . This course is designed to acquaint the student with a knowledge base of the history of women in the United States and to provide discussion on gender basis. (SP) (Alternate years)
  
  • HI 325 - History of Women in Contemporary Africa

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with a broad overview of contemporary Africa and to demonstrate women’s roles in its past and their importance in contemporary society. (SP) (Alternate years)
  
  • HI 333 - Europe I From Mid-18th Century to 1890

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . A study of the causes, highlights and consequences of the French Revolution; the Napoleonic Era; the Industrial Revolution; and other main social, political and economic themes from 1815 to 1890 such as nationalism, colonialism, socialism and Social Darwinism. (FA)
  
  • HI 334 - Europe II From 1890 to the Present

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . A study emphasizing the powers and general aspects of Europe from 1890 to 1914; the origin, nature and results of the First World War; the 1920’s; the Great Depression; the advent and dual aspects of Nazism and Communism; the causes, nature and results of the Second World War; Cold War Europe; and the European Unification Movement. (SP)
  
  • HI 335 - History of West Africa

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . A general survey of the cultural and political history of the people of West Africa since 1800. (SP)(Alternate years)
  
  • HI 336 - History of East Africa

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 , RE 260 . A general survey of the cultural and political history of the people of East Africa since 1800.
  
  • HI 337 - Topics in History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . A course that discusses topics of a multidisciplinary nature, taken from an historical perspective. Topics vary from Credit to Credit, and include an historical analysis of key events and trends in education, science and technology, business, humanities, and the social sciences. (FA or SP) (By Demand)
  
  • HI 338 - Recent History of the United States-1929 to Present

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . A study of the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, the reform and protest movements of the 1960’s, and contemporary events. (FA)
  
  • HI 349 - United States History from 1877 to 1929

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . This course will examine the major events in U.S. history from 1877 to 1929 with special emphasis on labor, politics, race and international relations. (SP)
  
  • HI 353 - Modern Asian Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . An examination of the major social, cultural, economic and political trends in Modern China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on the primary factors affecting growth and development in the modern era. (SP)
  
  • HI 405 - Environmental History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . An exploration of the interaction of humans with their environment over time. Emphasis will be placed on both the way humans have affected the environment and the way the environment has affected people and their civilizations.
  
  • HI 420 - Contemporary African Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . A study of selected topics emphasizing international relations. (This course is also listed in the Department of Political Science as POL 420 , Contemporary African Studies, and may be taken for Credit as a history elective.)
  
  • HI 431 - History of Latin America and the Caribbean

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . This course reviews the History of Latin America and the Caribbean from the fifteenth century when Columbus landed in the Caribbean until the twentieth century. (FA)
  
  • HI 480 - Historical Research

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: All general education requirements and core requirements for history major. The purpose of this course is to enhance the student’s understanding of historical ideas and methods and to help develop the skills necessary to conduct useful historical research. (FA)
  
  • HI 490 - Cooperative Education Field Experience

    3-12 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 . Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00. This course offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in various fields that employ the history degree through a supervised program of study. Offered in 3, 6, 9 and 12 Credit Hour increments. (FA, SP)
  
  • HI 499 - Senior Seminar in History

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: All general education requirements and core requirement for history major. This course involves directed readings, discussion and individual student research, in which all History majors must apply the methods of historical research in order to produce an original research thesis, submitted in writing and culminating in an oral defense. Students must also pass a comprehensive exit exam, testing basic historical competencies. (SP)

Hospitality

  
  • HM 110 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the various facets of the industry, including restaurants, hotels, resorts, travel, tourism and clubs. General operating procedures with an emphasis on professional management principles are reviewed. Field trips and hospitality executive guest lecturers enrich the course. (FA, SP)
  
  • HM 200 - Nutrition in the Hospitality Industry

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110  and BI 131 . The principles and effects of nutrition as they pertain to the food service industry are introduced, examined, explored and researched. The central focus is on the relationship of food intake to the physical categories, digestion and metabolism, menu planning, recipe modification, dietary guidelines and restrictions, diet and disease, healthy cooking techniques, what constitutes a healthy diet, the knowledge of nutrient content, food additives, food fads, nutritional labeling, media effects, psychological and physiological effects, and nutritional needs for special groups. Food service menus will be analyzed for their nutritional significance and functionality. (FA, SP)
  
  • HM 230 - Tourism Principles

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110 . This course examines the basic foundation of the travel and tourism industry. An overview of principles, practices, and philosophies which affect the economy; examination of sociopolitical/cultural costs vs. economic benefits to receiving destination. (SP)
  
  • HM 231 - Caribbean, Europe or Africa

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110 , HM 330  & HM 230 , as applicable. These international field experiences (study tours) are available as optional course enriching laboratories for hospitality management majors or as stand-alone professional development activities for non-majors. (As needed)
  
  • HM 240 - Front Office Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110 . An introductory study of modern hotel front office management procedures with an emphasis on pragmatic decision making and guest communication practices. Introduction to the techniques and systems used to plan, schedule, forecast, and analyze a room’s inventory mix. Control of overall operations observed via night audit reports and procedures. An integrated view of the operations is stressed, particularly with respect to housekeeping and food and beverage departments. (FA)
  
  • HM 242 - Housekeeping Operations

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110 . An introductory study of modern hotel housekeeping management procedures with an emphasis on pragmatic decision making and guest communication practices. An introduction to the techniques and systems used to plan, schedule, forecast and analyze housekeeping inventory. An integrated view of operations is stressed, particularly with respect to the Front Office, Security, Accounting and Human Resource Departments. (SP)
  
  • HM 250 - Sanitation & Safety

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: No This course covers critical principles in food safety and sanitation including personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, receiving and storage, food safety management systems, the flow of food through a foodservice operation, pest control management and food safety regulations. Students are mandated to complete the National Restaurant Association (NRA) ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. (FA, SP)
  
  • HM 260 - Food Planning & Prep I Fundamentals and Lab

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110 , HM 250 . Universal methods and procedures of food planning and preparation applicable to all segments of the hospitality industry are introduced, presented, understood, explored and demonstrated in classroom as well as the culinary lab. Included are implications of sanitation & safety procedures, kitchen tools & equipment and application of culinary principles. (SP)
  
  • HM 330 - Hospitality Marketing

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110 , HM 240 , HM 242 , & HM 260 . Based upon the content of HM 110, HM 240, HM 242 & HM 260 The course includes an analysis of the development, application and evaluation of marketing conceptual structures and techniques in the hospitality industry. An in-depth look at business research, product development and outreach program practices and techniques. The course revolves around research and professional presentation of research data. (SP)
  
  • HM 331 - Hospitality & Travel Law

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110  & HM 240 . This course represents a comprehensive overview of the laws and regulatory agencies governing the lodging, foodservice and travel industries. The historical development of the common law, innkeepers/guest relationships, responsibilities, F&B liability, ADA, Dram Shop laws, responsible service of alcohol, food borne illness and safety issues. (FA)
  
  • HM 345 - Event Management and Lab

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110 , HM 250 , and HM 260 . This course provides students with the necessary organizational skills to manage events and to foster a clear understanding of the elements that are included in planning, designing, executing, managing and evaluating an event. Through the exploration of key topics, case studies, and actual events, students will gain firsthand expertise, experience and insight into organizing successful and profitable events, in particular catering-related occasions. (FA)
  
  • HM 353 - Restaurant Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110  & HM 250 . This course gives the opportunity for students to understand the factors that lead to the operation of a successful restaurant and the reasons why many restaurants fail within the first three years. Elements of practical food service are incorporated within the course to enable the student to provide a good standard of service and an appreciation of the etiquette attached to dining out. (FA)
  
  • HM 360 - Hospitality Human Resources

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110 . The process of recruiting, selecting, testing, training, career development and benefit administration of the human resources within the hospitality environment. Special consideration is given to traditional employee turnover patterns, changing work force demographics, stress resulting from personal service and overall maintenance of “hospitality attitude,” and current trends in hospitality education and training. (FA)
  
  • HM 421 - Hospitality Purchasing & Cost Control

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: AC 231  & AC 232 . Building on the knowledge gained in Accounting I and II, this course applies the disciplines required to effectively control food and beverage operations. Items covered in the course include purchasing systems and practices; managing food and beverage production; loss reduction; food and beverage pricing; and menu analysis. The use of technology to enhance control systems is explored. (SP)
  
  • HM 431 - Guest Services Management

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines quality service management and helps to develop an appreciation for its vital importance in hospitality businesses. The content includes an evaluation of a guest service culture, communication techniques, guest complaint handling, problem solving skills and the use of TQM, Six Sigma and Benchmarking as tools for improvement. (FA)
  
  • HM 432 - Conference and Convention Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (HM 110  for hospitality majors only). This course introduces the student to the field of Conference and Convention Management. The meeting, expositions, events and convents industry has expanded over the years and is predicted to expand in the future. The course covers subject areas including the identification and design of national and international convention centers, types of event and convention organizers, food and beverage arrangements, transportation and legal issues. (FA)
  
  • HM 440 - Vacation Ownership & Resort Development

    3 Credit Hours
    Timeshares are now a mainstream travel product, with an increasing number or units being sold and a growing number of well recognized international brands. This course provides the vital information for understanding the key issues surrounding the subject, including financing, marketing, sales and human resource issues as well as providing the background information, such as explanation of the growth, the components to timeshare management and an overview of opportunities in timeshare management. (SP)
  
  • HM 443 - Facility Engineering/Maintenance; Layout/Design

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HM 110  & HM 230 . A study of managing the engineering and maintenance function in today’s hospitality industry including property engineering program analysis; basic principles of heat, light, power, water, and landscaping. Energy conservation programs are compared and contrasted. A focus on building management, stressing the interdependence of planning, construction, equipment, maintenance, personnel, and service to the on-premise guest or customer is reviewed. Layout studies, equipment design, and budget estimation are considered. Emphasis is given to the operation of a “Green” Hotel and the benefits of sustainable tourism”. (FA)
  
  • HM 450 - Beverage Management

    3 Credit Hours
    This course, available to Hospitality Management students, offers a comprehensive overview of all segments of the beverage industry. The production, packaging, distribution, marketing, and service of the full line of beverages served in the foodservice industry. These include beer, wine, distilled spirits, coffee, tea, waters, soft drinks, dairy products, and fruit juices. Students need to be at least 21 years of age unless special arrangements are made with the instructor. (FA)
  
  • HM 462 - Culture & Cuisine

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is an overview of the various cultures, which make up American society. Cuisine as a basis for this study will give the student insight into the cultural mosaic of America. Special consideration will be given to the five pillars of American cuisine African-American, Native American, Asian- American, Latin America, and Classical European American. (Spring or as needed)
  
  • HM 499 - Hospitality Capstone Course

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BA 360 , and senior standing. A focus on professional development and the opportunity to bring together and apply the knowledge gained from the various disciplines that are included with the program. Professional development seeks to provide a technical competence through the creation of structured opportunities to develop oral and written communication and positive personal qualities. Guidelines and assistance will be given in developing and presenting a comprehensive hospitality.
  
  • ITS 190 - Internship I

    1 Credit Hour
    Prerequisite: HM 110   Hospitality Management majors gain work experience at the sophomore level. The course is designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge received in the classroom and allow students an opportunity to both observe and apply many of the tools, principles, and practices.  Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and have an application on file one semester prior to actual training. The actual Internship Location must be approved the Department Chair in the student’s discipline and by the College of Business and Entrepreneurship Internship Coordinator after the details of placement have been provided. 400 clock hours (minimum) within a 10-12 week period. (FA, SP)
  
  • ITS 290 - Internshipo II

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITS 190   Hospitality Management majors gain work experience at the junior level or above. The course is designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge received in the classroom and allow students an opportunity to both apply and execute tools, principles, and practices while rotating through multiple departments within an organization. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and have an application on file one semester prior to actual training. The actual Internship Location must be approved the Department Chair in the student’s discipline and by the College of Business and Entrepreneurship Internship Coordinator after the details of placement have been provided. 400 clock hours (minimum) within a 10-12 week period (FA, SP)
  
  • ITS 390 - Internship III

    3 Credit Hours
    elective provides all College of Business and Entrepreneurship majors a work experience opportunity at the junior level or above. The course is designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge received in the classroom and allow students an opportunity to both apply and observe many of the tools, principles, and practices.  Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and have an application on file one semester prior to actual training. The actual Internship Location must be approved the Department Chair in the student’s discipline and by the School of Business Internship Coordinator after the details of placement have been provided. 400 clock hours (minimum) within a 10-12 week period (FA, SP)

Humanities

  
  • HU 225 - Interdisciplinary Humanities

    3
    Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 This course provides a chronlogically arranged, global survey of the period from the 19th century to the present. It focuses on the key events, cultural movements, literature, music, theater, dance, sciences, philosophy, and visual arts (painting, architecture, and sculpture) that express and define the values of cultures in broad eras along this time span. It includes attention to Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism from an international and cross-cultural perspective.
  
  • HU 231 - Ancient to Medieval Humanities

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131  and EN 132 . This course provides a chronologically arranged and global survey of the period from prehistory to the 14th century. It focuses on the key events, literature, music, sciences, philosophy and visual arts (painting, architecture and sculpture) that express and define the values of cultures in broad eras along this time span. It includes attention to Egypt, India, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, China, Islam and the European Middle Ages. (FA, SP)
  
  • HU 232 - Renaissance to Early Romantic Era Humanities

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131  and EN 132 . This course provides a chronologically arranged and global survey of the period from the 14th century to the late 1700s. It focuses on the key events, literature, music, sciences, philosophy and visual arts (painting, architecture and sculpture) that express and define the values of cultures in broad eras along this time span. It includes attention to Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia during the Renaissance, Reformation and Baroque eras the Americas and Asia. (FA, SP)
  
  • HU 233 - Romanticism to Contemporary Humanities

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: EN 131  and EN 132 . This course provides a chronologically arranged and global survey of the period from the early 19th century to the present. It focuses on the key events and human expressions in the arts, sciences and thought from an international and cross-cultural perspective. It gives particular attention to the eras of Romanticism, Realism and Modernism and Postmodernism from an international and cross-cultural perspective. (FA, SP)

International Business

  
  • IB 350 - International Business

    3 Credit Hours
    An introductory course that provides a foundation on the study of the basic fundamentals of international business by identifying, examining and explaining these elements and applying them to the challenge of conducting international business. Emphasis will be on the dynamics afforded by conducting business in the global arena through the analysis of case studies. (FA)
  
  • IB 365 - International Economics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BA 231  and BA 232 . This course introduces microeconomics and macroeconomics relevant to economic relations among countries. Emphasis is on microeconomic issues such as international trade, gains from trade distribution, and the theory and practice of protectionism. The course also addresses issues related to international finance and macroeconomics, and covers markets for currencies, as well as balance of payments. (SP)
  
  • IB 400 - Seminar in Global Issues

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to provide students with tools and activities in developing an understanding of a new culture and different business environment. The course will emphasize the application of knowledge, the relationship of theory and practice, and the dynamic and uncertain environment within which organizations interact in today’s global economy. The course will also demonstrate multiple cases and particular exercises. Guest speakers will be available to compare and contrast various trends in international business. (FA)
  
  • IB 440 - International Marketing

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MK 341 . This course discusses the theories and practices of international marketing with attention given to both import and export practices. Also, the focus will be on the study of the effect of climates, economic, politics, and cultural systems on the trade practices and commercial policies of the multinational firms. (FA)
  
  • IB 455 - International Human Resource Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MG 300 . This course focuses on the international aspects of human resource management and provides students with practical and theoretical information on employee performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, structures, policies, and strategies for managing employees at every level of the multinational enterprises (MNE). (FA)
  
  • IB 470 - International Management

    3 Credit Hours
    rtunities associated with global management and business strategy. The focus is on understanding globalization and how government and market interact with various environments in which managers need to make an effective decision in order to survive in today’s global economy. (FA, SP)

International Studies

  
  • INT 131 - Introduction to International Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    The purpose of the course is to provide students with an interdisciplinary view of international issues and problems. The course examines the historical, political, social and economic concepts, issues and theories that affect and connect nations. (SU)
  
  • INT 310 - Public and Private Partnerships in Homeland Security

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: INT 151. Examines the role of partnerships with non-governmental organizations in carrying out important homeland security functions of public agencies.
  
  • INT 330 - International Politics

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the geographic, political, economic, and ideological factors, which influence the behavior of nations. (FA)
  
  • INT 336 - Comparative Politics

    3 Credit Hours
    A comparative study of selected political systems of the world. (SP)
  
  • INT 337 - Topics in International Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    A course that discusses topics of a multidisciplinary nature, taken from an international perspective. Topics vary from Credit to Credit. (FA, SP)
  
  • INT 340 - Third World Politics

    3 Credit Hours
    An analysis of selected political systems in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. (SU, FA)
  
  • INT 341 - International Development

    3 Credit Hours
    A course designed to examine the global significance of the social, political and economic components of development. (FA)
  
  • INT 343 - Diplomacy

    3 Credit Hours
    A course designed to examine the origins of organized diplomacy; models of diplomatic negotiations and diplomatic terminology. (FA)
  
  • INT 350 - Transitional Concerns

    3 Credit Hours
    An analysis of the various problems, which affect the global community and the attempts to resolve them. (FA)
  
  • INT 351 - American Foreign Policy

    3 Credit Hours
    An analysis of the making, implementation, and implications of the foreign policy of the United States. (FA, SP)
  
  • INT 352 - Foreign Policy of Emerging Nations

    3 Credit Hours
    An analysis of the forces that shape the process, implementation and implication of economic political and social policy development by Less Developed Countries (LDC’s), and their effect on world order. (FA, SU)
  
  • INT 400 - Topics, Research and Writing in International Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    This class is the platform from which International Studies students will review the principles and techniques for conducting research and complete a Senior Paper Research proposal on a pre-approved International Studies topic. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  • INT 440 - International Political Economy

    3 Credit Hours
    This course analyzes the major issues that both connect and divide national interest from individual selfinterest. (SP)
  
  • INT 480 - National Security Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: INT 151. This course offers a critical perspective and conceptual orientation to one of the most essential issues in International Relations national security. Indeed, security is the most important concern for people and nations. Issues like war and peace, trade and industries, race and ethnicity, evolve around a key issue national security.
  
  • INT 499 - Senior Seminar

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: The required courses for the major, EN 131 -EN 132  , RE 260  Reading, discussion, and directed individual student research and presentation to cover various selected topics in the international arena. (FA,SP)

Information Technology Management

  
  • ITM 100 - Computer Literacy

    1 Credit Hour
    Students will learn how to use a computer and information technology to locate, evaluate and use effectively the information needed to become independent life-long learners while acquiring the fundamental knowledge and basic ability to use these resources throughout their academic learning and in all future occupations. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  • ITM 110 - Business Computer Applications

    3 Credit Hours
    Students are given a practical introduction to the most utilized software productivity tools by developing a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, and advanced presentation techniques. The course utilizes case projects to help students apply concepts and techniques to solve real problems. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  • ITM 200 - Information Systems Essentials

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITM 100 /CS 132 . An introduction to contemporary information systems and how these systems are used throughout global organizations. The focus of this course are the key components of information systems - people, software, hardware, data, and procedure, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create a competitive advantage. Through this knowledge students will gain an understanding of how information is used in organizations and how IT enables improvement in quality, speed, and agility. (FA, SP, SU)
  
  • ITM 212 - Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision Making

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITM 200 . An introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Spreadsheet Modeling. Students learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create and leverage spreadsheet models to analyze both simple and complex business problems with an emphasis on design and structure - to maximize their benefit in solving business problems. (SP)
  
  • ITM 222 - Enterprise Systems

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITM 200 . This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theoretic and practical issues related to the application of enterprise systems within organizations. The main focus of this course is to demonstrate how enterprise systems integrate information and organizational processes across functional areas with a unified system comprised of a single database and shared reporting tools. (FA)
  
  • ITM 232 - Human Computer Interactions

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITM 200 . This course provides an introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI), an interdisciplinary field that integrates cognitive psychology, design, computer science and others. An examination of human performance, components of technology, methods and techniques used in design and evaluation of Information Systems is undertaken. (FA)
  
  • ITM 302 - Business Process Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITM 222 . Students will be introduced to key concepts and approaches to business process management and improvement. The main focus of this course is both understanding and designing business processes. Students will learn how to identify, document, model, assess, and improve core business processes using process design principles. (SP)
  
  • ITM 310 - Information Technology Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITM 200 . This course explores the issues and approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function integrates / supports / enables various types of organizational capabilities. It takes a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development and implementation of plans and policies to achieve efficient and effective information systems. (SP)
  
  • ITM 340 - Business Intelligence

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITM 222 , CS 330 . Students will undertake a comprehensive discussion of and gain practical experience in advanced database techniques, data visualization, data warehousing, online analytical processing (OLAP), data mining, decision support systems (DSS), artificial intelligence (AI) methods and other Business Intelligence (BI) topics. Students gain practical experience using contemporary BI tools and technologies, and apply sound design principles for creating intelligent solutions to realistic business problems. (FA)
  
  • ITM 402 - Project Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ITM 200 . This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems projects. The course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team-based activity, where various types of technologies (including project management software as well as software to support group collaboration) are an inherent part of the project management process. (FA)
 

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