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ARCHIVED 2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

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Human Resources
	HR 660 - Talent Management Analyzes the process of selecting, developing, and maintaining talent within an organization. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of instructor. Credits: 3
	HR 662 - Compensation and Benefits An overview of compensation and benefit issues with a focus on aligning compensation strategy with organizational strategy. Credits: 3
	HR 666 - Legal Issues in Human Resources An overview of major employment regulations with a focus on how HR professionals can effectively manage potentially litigious employment challenges. Credits: 3
	HR 675 - Leadership in Human Resources An overview of the strategic leadership role performed by human resource professionals. Credits: 3
	HR 678 - Guided Projects in E-Learning Developing on-line learning systems for educational institutions, business organizations, and government agencies. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 611, 612, 616, 677 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
	HR 683 - Field Experience in Human Resources Supervised experience in a human resource department of an industry to familiarize students without prior experience with the setting in which they will be employed. Field experience. S/U grading. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 605, 610, and permission of instructor. Credits: 3
	HR 693 - Selected Topics in Human Resources Selected Topics in Human Resources Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of instructor. Credits: 3, R12
	HR 698 - Seminar in Human Resources Trends and issues in human resources; implementation of programs. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Completion of 12 HR credit hours. Credits: 3
	HR 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program. Credits: 1, R10
International Business
	IBUS 693 - Topics in International Business Topics in International Business Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of department head and director, M.B.A. Program. Credits: 3, R6
Management
	MGT 605 - Organizational Behavior and Analysis Structural and behavioral aspects of organizations; factors determining form and effectiveness; applications of behavioral research in organizational planning and development. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: M.B.A. 515 or equivalent. Credits: 3
	MGT 607 - Strategic Management Principles, issues, and practices involved in strategically managing both large and small contemporary organizations. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: M.B.A. core courses must be completed prior to or during the term of enrollment. Credits: 3
	MGT 608 - Human Resource Administration Behavioral approach to acquisition, use and development of human resources in an organization; criteria for effective policies and practices. Credits: 3
	MGT 609 - The Collective Bargaining Process Labor management relations; role of government; contract negotiation and administration; grievance—arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Credits: 3
	MGT 610 - Leadership Practice and Development Leadership as practiced in various settings in society; individual leadership development. Credits: 3
	MGT 611 - Production and Operation Management Processes, problems, and strategies related to the creation of products and services. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 606 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
	MGT 613 - Management of International Operations Cultural, social, political, economic, and other environmental variables affecting international and multinational management systems and decision-making. Credits: 3
	MGT 614 - Managerial Career Development Practical considerations for developing managerial careers in large and small organizations from the viewpoint of the individual manager. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to graduate study. Credits: 3
	MGT 615 - Supply Chain Management Introduction to the coordination and dynamics of flows of materials, services, capital, and information to satisfy customer demands within a global context. Credits: 3
	MGT 682 - Research Project in Management Research Project in Management Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Detailed research project proposal must be prepared by the student and approved by the professor sponsoring the research, the department head, and the director of graduate programs in business. Credits: 3, R6
	MGT 693 - Topics in Management Topics in Management Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of department head. Credits: 3, R6
	QA 606 - Quantitative Analysis for Business Classical and Bayesian statistical analysis; decision theory; linear programming; transportation and assignment; network analysis, PERT, CPM, inventory analysis, queuing theory, and simulation. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: M.B.A. 510 or equivalent. Credits: 3
Marketing
	MKT 601 - Marketing Management Techniques of planning, market analysis, and strategic design; emphasis on integration of product, price, promotion, and distribution. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: MBA 520 or equivalent. Credits: 3
	MKT 602 - Marketing Research The role of marketing research; methodology and technique; emphasis on generating information for solving marketing problems. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: MGT 606. Credits: 3
	MKT 603 - Consumer Behavior Buyer behavior and marketing strategies; emphasis on research studies from the behavioral sciences. Credits: 3
	MKT 604 - Marketing Communications Relationship of demand stimulation to business management; analysis of cases emphasizing the management of advertising and promotional efforts in the total marketing concept. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 601. Credits: 3
	MKT 682 - Research Project in Marketing Research Project in Marketing Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Detailed project proposal must be approved by department head and director of graduate programs in business. Credits: 3, R6
	MKT 693 - Topics in Marketing Topics in Marketing Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of department head and director of graduate programs in business. Credits: 3, R6
Master of Business Administration
	MBA 500 - Accounting and Finance for Management Analysis Foundations of Accounting and finance for managerial decision making: lecture, readings, problems, cases. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA Director. Credits: 3
	MBA 505 - Economics and Public Policy Economic, social, and public policy affecting managerial decisions: lecture, readings, problems, cases. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA Director. Credits: 3
	MBA 510 - Statistical Analysis for Business Foundations of statistics for managerial decision making; use of computerized simulations: lecture, readings, problems, cases. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA Director. Credits: 2
	MBA 515 - Foundations of Management Introduction to principles and practices of management; introduction to production process and behavior concepts related to management functions: lecture, readings, problems, cases. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA Director. Credits: 1
	MBA 520 - Foundations of Marketing Introduction to principles and practices of marketing related to management functions: lecture, readings, problems, cases. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA Director. Credits: 1
	MBA 525 - Social, Political, and Legal Environment for Business Social and ethical responsibility of business; legal concepts, legislation, and administrative decisions impacting business and management: lecture, readings, problems, cases. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA Director. Credits: 2
	MBA 602 - Strategy and Marketing Strategic and marketing planning, including environmental survey, competitive analysis, buyer behavior, and strategic marketing plans. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: Admission to Graduate Business Program or permission of MBA Director. Credits: 3
	MBA 606 - Managing Research and Development Activities Managing the CRDO suite: technology management, innovation, uncertainty, real options, and integrating strategy and technology planning. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: MBA 601, MBA 602, MBA 603, MBA 604 Credits: 3
	MBA 608 - Portfolio Management Managing the CFO suite I: Business, trading, and investment construction; portfolio theory, risk analysis, and options theory. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: MBA 601, MBA 602, MBA 603, MBA 604, MBA 606 Credits: 3
	MBA 611 - Financial Valuations Managing the CEO Suite II: Valuing companies, projects, capital expenditures, and cash flows. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: MBA 601, MBA 602, MBA 603, MBA 604 MBA 607, MBA 608 Credits: 3
	MBA 620 - Small Business Consulting Consulting with business clients of the Small Business and Technology Development Center. Includes participation in graduate student competitions when available. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of the MBA Director and the instructor. Credits: 3
	MBA 621 - Leadership and Ethics Introduction to leadership in modern organizations, including social responsibility, ethics, and teamwork. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA program director. Credits: 3
	MBA 623 - Accounting: Understanding Performance & Informing Decisions The study of how accounting information is used to both evaluate management and firm performance as well as provide valuable information to inform managerial decisions. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Credits: 3
	MBA 625 - Applied Business Economics Apply theory to help frame challenges faced by individuals and firms. Articulate relationship between market structure and power, offer innovative solutions to market function challenges. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Credits: 3
	MBA 627 - Applied Business Statistics Prepare for application of statistical models to data analysis, utilize statistical tools to provide relevant analysis, aiding decision making in various decision contexts. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. COREQ: Regular assignments, analysis/application paper, examinations. Credits: 3
	MBA 629 - Organizational Behavior Examines the social and behavioral aspects of organizations. Applies theories of motivation, teamwork and other individual and group-level constructs to enhance personal and organizational performance. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Credits: 3
	MBA 631 - Human Resource Management Managing human assets and liabilities, including employment, labor rules, dispute resolution, and employee benefits. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA program director. Credits: 3
	MBA 633 - Legal and Regulatory Issues in Business Managing the risk exposure of the organization as well as understanding mergers and acquisitions, trade, human assets and liabilities, international law and accountability. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ:Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA program director. Credits: 3
	MBA 635 - Managing Value-Creating Business Operations Processes, problems, and strategies related to the creation of products and services. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: Admission to MBA program or permission of MBA program director. Credits: 3
	MBA 637 - Financial Management and Valuation Provides a framework for analyzing financial management and investment decisions. Develops practical tools for decision-making and valuation in a global and dynamic financial environment. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: MBA 623 Account: Understanding Performance & Informing Decisions; MBA 625 Applied Business Economics; MBA 627 Applied Business Statistics Credits: 3
	MBA 639 - Systems for Competitive Advantage Managing IT strategy, emerging technologies, regulatory requirements and security. Finding innovative solutions to IT challenges. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA director. Credits: 3
	MBA 641 - Marketing Management Managing marketing strategy, product positioning, product, channels, communications, pricing strategies, and marketing research. Developing innovative strategies to respond in the international marketplace. Prerequisites & Notes Preq: Admission to the MBA program or permission of the MBA program director. Credits: 3
	MBA 643 - Integrative Strategic Management Capstone course designed to bridge other elements of the entire program culminating with best practices to be an organizational leaders. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Completion of 24 or more hours of MBA core curriculum courses. Credits: 3
	MBA 682 - Independent Study Project Supervised, student initiated research project. One to three supervised contact hours with instructor, or more if needed. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permissions of MBA program director. Credits: 1-3, R6
	MBA 683 - MBA Internship A full-time work situation providing in-depth experience in management practices. S/U grading. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of the MBA Director. Credits: 3
	MBA 693 - Special Topics in Business Administration Special Topics in Business Administration. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of department head and director of graduate programs in business. Credits: 1-3, R6
	MBA 695 - MBA Seminar Exposure to significant business issues in contemporary society from the perspective of influential practitioners and thought leaders. S/U grading. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of the MBA Director. Credits: 3
Mathematics
	MATH 500 - History of Mathematics Development of mathematics from a historical perspective. Topics include elementary number theory, probability, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus. Credits: 3
	MATH 507 - Survey of Algebra Topics from theory of equations, linear algebra, and modern algebra. Credits: 3
	MATH 508 - Survey of Analysis Review of differential and integral calculus; selected topics from advanced calculus to include the Riemann integral and the fundamental theorem. Credits: 3
	MATH 511 - Foundations in Geometry Axiomatic approach to the study and development of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry. Credits: 3
	MATH 512 - Modern Geometry Geometries, to include finite geometries; transformational geometry and convexity in Euclidean space. Credits: 3
	MATH 514 - Introduction to Secondary Mathematics Teaching Methods An examination of secondary mathematics curriculum and methods, strategies and techniques of using technology to support mathematics teaching and learning, including a rsearch-focused project. Prerequisites & Notes Admission to the 4+1 BSED or MAED. Credits: 3
	MATH 522 - Real Analysis I Sequences of real numbers, continuous functions, and differentiation. Credits: 3
	MATH 523 - Real Analysis II Differentiation, including L’Hospital’s rule and Taylor’s theorem; integration theory, other classical topics. Credits: 3
	MATH 524 - Complex Variable Theory The complex number system, limits, continuity, derivatives, transcendental, and multivalued functions, and integration. Credits: 3
	MATH 530 - Mathematical Modeling Topics including design of models, analysis of stability and sensitivity, optimization, programming, forecasting, differential equation models, diffusion, or wave propagation. Credits: 3
	MATH 541 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis Numerical techniques in root-finding, interpolation, differentiation and integration, ordinary differential equations, linear systems, and error analysis. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: CS 150 or CS 340 or equivalent. Credits: 3
	MATH 550 - Linear Optimization Formulation and solution of linear programming models; development of simplex method; duality theory; sensitivity analysis; software; and applications. Credits: 3
	MATH 561 - Abstract Algebra II Group theory through the homomorphism theorems; rings and fields through their homomorphism theorems. Credits: 3
	MATH 562 - Linear Algebra II Linear transformations; polynomials and determinant theories; canonical forms; inner product spaces. Credits: 3
	MATH 570 - Statistical Theory II Point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, decision theory, likelihood ratio and sequential testing, correlation, and regression. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 370 or equivalent. Credits: 3
	MATH 571 - Problem Solving for Actuarial Exam P Advanced problem solving by means of extensive review and practice. Preparing students for Exam P of the Society of Actuaries and the Casuality Actuarial Society. Credits: 3
	MATH 589 - Cooperative Education in Mathematics An elective in addition to existing program requirements. S/U grading. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Minimum of 9 hours of mathematics at the 600 level with at least a B average, approval of department head, advisor, and cooperative education coordinator. Credits: 3, R6
	MATH 593 - Topics in Mathematics Topics in Mathematics Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of instructor. Credits: 1-6, R6
	MATH 601 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers I Natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers; for middle grades teachers. Credits: 3
	MATH 602 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers II Topics from probability and statistics to include permutations, combinations, and distribution. Credits: 3
	MATH 603 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers III Geometric concepts of proof, congruence, similarity, and geometric equalities and inequalities. Credits: 3
	MATH 609 - Research in Mathematics Education (9-16) Advanced methods and topics in 9-16 mathematics based on readings in mathematics education research. Credits: 3
	MATH 610 - Teaching Mathematics with Technology Organizing instruction for appropriate use of a variety of technologies for teaching mathematics. Credits: 3
	MATH 622 - Introduction to Functional Analysis Point-set Topology, metric spaces,Cauchy sequences, complete spaces, real vector spaces, linear transformations and duals, normed spaces, Banach spaces, Hilbert spaces, 1^p-spaces. Credits: 3
	MATH 623 - Advanced Analysis Selected topics in analysis. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 622. Credits: 3
	MATH 624 - Complex Analysis Holomorphic and elementary functions; power series, integration, and representation theorems; the calculus of residues. Credits: 3
	MATH 632 - Methods of Applied Mathematics Special functions; calculus of variations; integral equations. Credits: 3
	MATH 634 - Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems Classification, characteristics, eigenfunctions, Green’s function, maximum principle. Credits: 3
	MATH 640 - Numerical Analysis Numerical techniques in approximation theory, linear and nonlinear systems, and either differential equations or optimization. Convergence and stability issues will also be discussed. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 541 or equivalent. Credits: 3
	MATH 650 - Nonlinear Optimization The course will explore the fundamentals of nonlinear optimization. Focus will be on theory, algorithms, and applications in unconstrained and constrained nonlinear optimization. Credits: 3
	MATH 660 - Algebra Theory of groups, rings, and fields. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 561. Credits: 3
	MATH 661 - Algebraic Coding Theory Introduction to coding theory using algebraic techniques. Topics include group/linear codes: polynomial, Hamming, BCH, quadratic residue codes, and nonlinear codes such as Hadamard codes. Credits: 3
	MATH 662 - Matrix Analysis Vector spaces over arbitrary fields; matrices and linear systems; equivalence; vector spaces; linear transformations; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; canonical form. Credits: 3
	MATH 670 - Nonparametric Statistics Non-parametric tests; the rationale underlying the tests; examples of application of the tests in behavioral research; comparison of the tests with their parametric equivalents. Credits: 3
	MATH 672 - Design of Experiments The role and principles of design of experiments. Analysis of variance and design concepts. Blocked, Latin Squares, Factorial, Split-Plot, and Nested Design. Regressions models. Credits: 3
	MATH 674 - Applied Linear Regression Topics in multiple linear regression; estimation of model parameters, statistical inferences, diagnostics for model assumptions, methods to determine the best model, exposure to SAS. Credits: 3
	MATH 679 - Master’s Project Course Non-thesis option only. Successful completion includes a presentation of the master’s project to the student’s advisory committee and acceptance of the paper by the committee. S/U grading. Credits: 1
	MATH 693 - Topics in Mathematics Topics in Mathematics Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of instructor. Credits: 1-6, R6
	MATH 694 - Topics in Mathematics Education Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of instructor. S/U Grading. Credits: 1-6, R6
	MATH 699 - Thesis Thesis Credits: 3, R6
	MATH 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program. Credits: 1, R10
	MATH 799 - Continuing Research—Thesis Option See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Student must be enrolled in a thesis program. Credits: 2, R24
Middle Grades Education
	EDMG 510 - Middle School Curriculum and Instruction Advanced development of programs, methods, and curriculum for the middle grades. Credits: 3
	EDMG 515 - Advanced Language Arts Methods Grade 6-9 Teaching methods, materials and curriculum development in the language arts, grades 6-9, with the emphasis on fostering written and digital communication. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to the graduate school. Credits: 3
	EDMG 516 - Science Methods Grades 6-9 Methods for teaching science in the grades 6-9. Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Admission to the graduate school. Credits: 3

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Graduate Courses

HR 660 - Talent Management

HR 662 - Compensation and Benefits

HR 666 - Legal Issues in Human Resources

HR 675 - Leadership in Human Resources

HR 678 - Guided Projects in E-Learning

HR 683 - Field Experience in Human Resources

HR 693 - Selected Topics in Human Resources

HR 698 - Seminar in Human Resources

HR 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option

IBUS 693 - Topics in International Business

MGT 605 - Organizational Behavior and Analysis

MGT 607 - Strategic Management

MGT 608 - Human Resource Administration

MGT 609 - The Collective Bargaining Process

MGT 610 - Leadership Practice and Development

MGT 611 - Production and Operation Management

MGT 613 - Management of International Operations

MGT 614 - Managerial Career Development

MGT 615 - Supply Chain Management

MGT 682 - Research Project in Management

MGT 693 - Topics in Management

QA 606 - Quantitative Analysis for Business

MKT 601 - Marketing Management

MKT 602 - Marketing Research

MKT 603 - Consumer Behavior

MKT 604 - Marketing Communications

MKT 682 - Research Project in Marketing

MKT 693 - Topics in Marketing

MBA 500 - Accounting and Finance for Management Analysis

MBA 505 - Economics and Public Policy

MBA 510 - Statistical Analysis for Business

MBA 515 - Foundations of Management

MBA 520 - Foundations of Marketing

MBA 525 - Social, Political, and Legal Environment for Business

MBA 602 - Strategy and Marketing

MBA 606 - Managing Research and Development Activities

MBA 608 - Portfolio Management

MBA 611 - Financial Valuations

MBA 620 - Small Business Consulting

MBA 621 - Leadership and Ethics

MBA 623 - Accounting: Understanding Performance & Informing Decisions

MBA 625 - Applied Business Economics

MBA 627 - Applied Business Statistics

MBA 629 - Organizational Behavior

MBA 631 - Human Resource Management

MBA 633 - Legal and Regulatory Issues in Business

MBA 635 - Managing Value-Creating Business Operations

MBA 637 - Financial Management and Valuation

MBA 639 - Systems for Competitive Advantage

MBA 641 - Marketing Management

MBA 643 - Integrative Strategic Management

MBA 682 - Independent Study Project

MBA 683 - MBA Internship

MBA 693 - Special Topics in Business Administration

MBA 695 - MBA Seminar

MATH 500 - History of Mathematics

MATH 507 - Survey of Algebra

MATH 508 - Survey of Analysis

MATH 511 - Foundations in Geometry

MATH 512 - Modern Geometry

MATH 514 - Introduction to Secondary Mathematics Teaching Methods

MATH 522 - Real Analysis I

MATH 523 - Real Analysis II

MATH 524 - Complex Variable Theory

MATH 530 - Mathematical Modeling

MATH 541 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis

MATH 550 - Linear Optimization

MATH 561 - Abstract Algebra II

MATH 562 - Linear Algebra II

MATH 570 - Statistical Theory II

MATH 571 - Problem Solving for Actuarial Exam P

MATH 589 - Cooperative Education in Mathematics

MATH 593 - Topics in Mathematics

MATH 601 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers I

MATH 602 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers II

MATH 603 - Modern Mathematics for Teachers III

MATH 609 - Research in Mathematics Education (9-16)

MATH 610 - Teaching Mathematics with Technology

MATH 622 - Introduction to Functional Analysis