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2019-2020 Graduate School Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Library Science
  

  • LSIS 5000 - Foundations of Librarianship and Information Services (3)

    The history and development of librarianship and information science, the functions of information-oriented agencies, the professional ethics that guide practitioners, and current trends and issues in the field.


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  • LSIS 5010 - Information Systems in Organizations (3)

    The role of information systems in organizations, how they relate to organizational structure, basic concepts such as the systems point of view, the organization of a system, information flow, and the nature of information systems.


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  • LSIS 5015 - Introduction to Health Informatics (3)

    Introduces students to informatics and specific sub-disciplines:  biomedical, clinical and health informatics.  Covers clinical systems (decision support and electronic health record management), public/consumer health informatics, nursing informatics, biomedical information applications, and research methods for healthcare informatics including evidence of health disparities, federal healthcare regulations, work flows in a clinic or practice, and legal/privacy issues.


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  • LSIS 5110 - Information Policy and the Information Society (3)

    Matching information systems policy to the information needs of individuals, organizations and society, and issues relating to management and administration of information.


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  • LSIS 5115 - Information Technology and Intellectual Property (3)

    Legal theory and IT concepts as applied through business system models to specific patent and copyright issues in workforce situations within the context of Internet data communications.


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  • LSIS 5120 - Management & Leadership of Information Organizations and Libraries (3)

    The management process and the principal functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling as applied to all types of libraries and information centers, including quantitative and behavioral approaches to management activity.


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  • LSIS 5134 - Leadership in Educational Organizations (3)

    Interactive identification and analysis of decision situations including procedures for choice, design, and assessment of education information systems; the effects of leadership in mobilizing teachers, students, staff and community support for effective education programs.


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  • LSIS 5140 - The Special Library/Information System (3)

    The fundamentals of administering a library, an information center, or a system in industrial, governmental, and educational environments with an emphasis on planning, implementation, and evaluation of services.


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  • LSIS 5160 - The Academic Library (3)

    Approaches to the organization and administration of college and university libraries with emphasis on developing materials collections and service programs that meet the needs of a variety of institutions and methods of instruction.


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  • LSIS 5171 - Systems Analysis and Design (3)

    Introduction to the systems approach to design and development of information systems, including methods and tools for analysis and modeling of functionality (e.g., structured analysis) and data represented in the system (e.g., object oriented analysis).


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  • LSIS 5220 - Social Science Resources and Services (3)

    Selection and use of the print and electronic resources of the various disciplines of the social sciences and the characteristics and needs of users.


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  • LSIS 5225 - Selection and Use of Information Sources (3)

    The techniques of identification, selection, examination, use, and evaluation of basic reference materials in print and electronic formats and of services that are essential in a variety of library environments.


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  • LSIS 5230 - Humanities Resources and Services (3)

    Selection and use of the print and electronic resources of the various disciplines of the humanities and the characteristics and needs of users.


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  • LSIS 5240 - Science and Technology Resources and Services (3)

    Selection and use of the print and electronic resources of the various scientific and technical disciplines and the characteristics and needs of users.


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  • LSIS 5260 - Business Information Resources and Services (3)

    Selection and use of the print and electronic resources of the various aspects of business information and the characteristics and needs of users.


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  • LSIS 5300 - Theories and Applications of Mass Communications (3)

    The development and role of books and mass communications media in society and their relationship to libraries and information science.


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  • LSIS 5320 - Global Library and Information Systems (3)

    Library service in other countries and international efforts to cooperate to increase access to information on a worldwide basis.


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  • LSIS 5325 - Uses and Users of Information (3)

    Theories and practices of knowledge construction and processing in relation to information needs and uses of people in their various roles, situations, and contexts. Introduction to various issues, research and methods that are used to study human knowledge processing and information behavior, with a focus on development of effective information systems, products and services by libraries and other information industries and organizations.


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  • LSIS 5335 - Adult Resources and Services (3)

    Principles of service to adults–early adulthood, middle adulthood and later adulthood–including collection development and programming strategies in public libraries and community college library environments.


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  • LSIS 5400 - Subject Analysis Systems (3)

    The Library of Congress classification system and subject headings, selection and construction of subject headings, and general subject analysis systems.


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  • LSIS 5420 - Introduction to Digital Libraries (3)

    Prerequisites: LSIS 5425 . The principles and practical knowledge required to understand the processes and techniques involved in creating, organizing, presenting, and assessing information in digital environments. The digital librarianship as an evolving area in LIS, evaluation of variety of types of digital collections, phases of project management including collection development and assessment, the tools/resources of building and managing digital collections, and the social and economic issues related to digital libraries.


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  • LSIS 5425 - Organization of Information (3)

    Theories, principles, standards, and tools behind the organization of information with special emphasis on understanding the function of catalogs, indexes, bibliographic utilities, and other such organizing entities. Introduction to bibliographic data, the creation and interpretation of bibliographic records, the interpretation of authority records, use of Anglo- American Cataloging Rules (AACR), MARC formats, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), Library Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), and Dublin Core.


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  • LSIS 5440 - Data-mining and Management with Statistical Analysis Applications (3)

    Overview of data mining and its application in business. Topics include data mining models such as decision trees, genetic algorithms, neural nets, agent network technology; the data mining process and practical, available data mining tools.


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  • LSIS 5442 - Networks & Cybersecurity (3)

    The principal concepts of network security. Topics include cryptography, encryption, authentication, denial-of-service attacks, worms, viruses, intrusion detection, firewalls, virtual private network, Web security, and access control of the network systems.


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  • LSIS 5450 - Digital Preservation (3)

    An introduction to the activities and techniques used to preserve manuscript, printed, and electronic materials.  Examination of different preservation techniques, and their attendant philosophies, used over the ages, from chaining materials to desks to the current practice of digital imaging.


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  • LSIS 5451 - Database Systems (3)

    A study of database models including relational, hierarchical, and networks; normalization techniques, query languages; and entity-relationship theory.


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  • LSIS 5452 - Advanced Data Base Systems (3)

    Prerequisites: LSIS 5451 . A continuation of LSIS 5451 . Emphasis is placed on record storage and primary file organization, query processing and optimization, transaction processing concepts, concurrency control techniques, recovery techniques, database security and authorization, advanced data modeling concepts, object-oriented databases, distributed databases and client-server architectures, deductive databases, and emerging database technologies and applications.


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  • LSIS 5460 - Artificial Intelligence (3)

    Theories, principles and languages for knowledge engineering, decision support systems and knowledge bases including rules, semantic nets and frames, knowledge acquisition, default logic, and uncertainties.


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  • LSIS 5475 - Communications Science I (3)

    Introduction to telecommunications concepts, applications, and services. The course introduces the TCP/IP protocol suite along with clients and servers for Internet communication, browsing, and navigation. Examines policy, management, and implementation issues.


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  • LSIS 5505 - Children’s Resources and Services (3)

    Principles of services to children, pre-school to pre-adolescence, including collection development, management, and programming strategies.


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  • LSIS 5580 - Government Publications (3)

    The sources, availability, organization, and use of federal, state, and local documents and selected publications of international bodies and foreign countries.


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  • LSIS 5600 - Computers in Libraries and Information Science (3)

    Tools and concepts for information use. The course covers various aspects such as Internet applications, HTML, Windows, Linux, and Microsoft Office applications.


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  • LSIS 5610 - Information Systems Projects (3)

    Experience in analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating information systems. As a capstone course, students are assigned one or more systems development projects.


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  • LSIS 5614 - Information Technologies in Educational Organizations (3)

    Interactive demonstration of skills and knowledge in integrating information technologies into educational organizations. As a capstone course, students are required to develop a project that utilizes prior online course work for the MLS degree.


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  • LSIS 5620 - Practicum (3)

    Supervised activities designed to allow students to demonstrate service competencies and an understanding of the role of the librarian in a type of library environment. Required of certain concentrations and certification tracks as outlined in the student handbook.


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  • LSIS 5630 - Online Searching Tools for Informatics (3)

    Advanced search strategies and techniques required to effectively and efficiently use online information retrieval systems. The course is designed around a series of hands-on exercises and projects that allow students to apply the concepts and principles learned in class in understanding and using any conventional information retrieval system. For students planning to work in any type of library or information center.


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  • LSIS 5635 - Information Retrieval and Analysis (3)

    Survey of the principles of information retrieval that explores the fundamental processes of description, classification, information structures, database models, and the application of those processes as reflected in information systems of all types, including, but not limited to, libraries. In addition, the course explores multiple information systems to illustrate these principles covers the principles of evaluating the quality of retrieved information, human information processing, and transforming information into knowledge.


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  • LSIS 5640 - Internet Applications (3)

    Concepts of the Internet, applications, and services and its development techniques. The course covers various technologies including TCP/IP, Telnet, FTP, HTML, Perl, PHP, CGI, Web Databases, and XML. As well as newer technologies such as distributed object computing (DOC).


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  • LSIS 5645 - Family and Community Relationships (3)

    Theories and principles of family and community development, and the role of the library in their maintenance, including interagency programming strategies.


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  • LSIS 5700 - Independent Study (3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and approval of the Dean. Exploration of a special topic under the supervision of a regular faculty member.


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  • LSIS 5820 - Predictive Analytics and Meta-Data Analysis (3)

    The process for generating new knowledge and information from legacy data - includes secondary analysis of previously organized text and primary data sets in both print and electronic formats. The strategies/mechanisms for data mining, predictive analytics, search tools, automatic summarization, and knowledge management tools.


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  • LSIS 5830 - Metadata Applications for Digital Libraries (3)

    Principles underlying organizing and accessing digital resources; issues of interoperability, internal and external standardization; applications and evaluations of a variety of metadata standards for digital resources.


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  • LSIS 5835 - Seminar in Human Factors in System Design (3)

    User centered (UCD) framework to explore the interdisciplinary design and use of software systems that take into account the capabilities and limitations of humans and machines.


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  • LSIS 5845 - Healthcare Information Systems and Applications (3)

    An overview of the policy, theory, and methods associated with the construction and management of informatio architecture supportive of health informatics and information systems.  Major areas of emphasis include enterprise architecture, the electronic healthcare record, user privacy, telemedicine, public health informatics and information management in healthcare delivery environment.


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  • LSIS 5883 - Graphical Representation (3)

    Prerequisites: Statistics course. Statistical and conceptual principles and methods of graphical data analysis and presentation including: dot charts, classification (facet) theory, regression trees, and conceptual graphical representation through formal concept analysis. The relationship effects of human graphical perception and graphical methods and techniques also included.


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  • LSIS 5900 - Thesis (1-6)

    Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean. (See www.nccuslis.org for further information.) Participation in a significant research activity that results in a written report demonstrating originality and scholarship. The thesis is meant for students who want to study specific topics that are not offered in the curriculum or students who want to study a specific topic in more depth than is offered in the curriculum. It is the responsibility of the student to propose a topic, to find a faculty member who will form a thesis committee, and to complete required forms.


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Mathematics
  
  
  

  • MATG 5040 - Advanced Topics in Geometry (3)

    A study of topics chosen from Euclidean and non- Euclidean geometries using analytic and synthetic approaches. Studies may include topics from finite, projective, algebraic and differential geometries.


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  • MATG 5060 - Applied Mathematics (3)

    A study of advanced mathematical techniques as needed in the solution of mathematical models and application problems. Various models and problems will be studied, including those based on differential equations and requiring techniques for solving differential equations. Model formulation, solution evaluation, and interpretation of results will also be incorporated.


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  • MATG 5080 - Operations Research (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 4410. A study of mathematical models and methods for optimal decision-making regarding the usage of constrained analysis, transportation and transshipment problems, assignment models and game theory, dynamic programming, activity networks, Markov chains, queuing theory, and an introduction to simulation.


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  • MATG 5210 - Theory of Numbers (3)

    A study of congruences, non-linear congruences, number theoretic functions, primitive roots, quadratic residue, Legendre symbol, Gauss’s lemma, quadratic reciprocity law, and the theory of binary forms.


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  • MATG 5240 - Theory of Groups (3)

    A study of group properties, subgroups and cyclic groups, normal subgroups, homomorphism and isomorphism theorems, Abelian groups, Sylow’s theorems, composition series, and Jordon-Holder Theorem.


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  • MATG 5310 - Point Set Topology (3)

    A study of elementary point set theory of the line and the plane, topological spaces and properties, product separation, compactness, connectedness and path connectedness, metrication and compactification, continuous mappings and topological algebra.


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  • MATG 5400 - Foundations of Mathematics (3)

    A study of axiomatic set theory, operations on sets, relations and functions, axiom of choice, well ordering, maximal principles, cardinal and ordinal numbers, and the generalized continuum hypothesis.


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  • MATG 5410 - Numerical Analysis (3)

    An analysis of errors in approximate calculation, solutions of nonlinear equations, finite differences and interpolating polynomials, numerical differentiation and integration, quadrature in n dimensions, computational methods and error analysis of matrix inversion, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.


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  • MATG 5510 - Theory of Functions of a Real Variable (3)

    A study of the real number system, linear point sets, theory of limits, continuity and differentiability properties of functions of one or more variables, sequences and series of functions, Reimann, Lesbesgue, and Stieltjes integrals, implicit function theorem, and existence theorems for differential equations.


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  • MATG 5520 - Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable (3)

    A study of complex numbers and their geometric representation, analytic functions, elementary functions, complex integration, Taylor and Laurent series, the calculus of residues, conformal mapping, series and product expansion, power series with finite radius of convergence, Abel’s theorem and its consequences, and an introduction to transforms.


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  • MATG 5640 - Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations I (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 3020 and MATH 4410 or equivalent. An in-depth study of numerical methods for solving parabolic, elliptic, and hyperbolic partial differential equations. Topics include finite difference schemes in one, two, and three dimensions including explicit and implicit methods, as well as variational methods. A detailed discussion of consistency, convergence and stability is covered for each method introduced. Cross-Listed With CISG 5640


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  • MATG 5790 - Nonlinear Optimization (3)

    Prerequisites: COMP 1520, MATH 2030 and MATH 4410. A study of theory and algorithms of finite dimensional nonlinear programming. Topics include first and second order optimality conditions, convergence, rate of convergence, convexity, and duality; unconstrained optimization algorithms including line search, conjugate gradient, Newton, and quasi-Newton methods; constrained optimization algorithms including quadratic programming, sequential quadratic programming, penalty, Lagrangian, and augmented Lagrangian methods. Cross-Listed With CISG 5790 


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  • MATG 5810 - Special Topics in Mathematics (3)

    Approval, by the department chairman, is required prior to registering. A course in which content varies from semester to semester. Possible topics include actuarial mathematics, partial differential equations, mathematical logic, and analysis of variance. Repeatable Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits.


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  • MATG 5820 - Independent Study (1-3)

    Approval, by the department chairman, is required prior to registering. Independent research under the direction of a professor. The faculty mentor directs the study and assesses the student’s knowledge through oral and written reports. Repeatable Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.


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  • MATG 5890 - Supervised Research (1-3)

    Before registering, the student must submit an outline of the proposed research for approval by the faculty member who will supervise the work and by the department chairman. An advanced study, using the research facilities of the department, under the supervision of a professor in the department. Repeatable Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.


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  • MATG 5900 - Thesis (1-6)

    Before registering, the student must submit an outline of the proposed research for approval of the faculty member who will supervise the thesis, approval by the student’s thesis committee, and by the department chairman. Students should register for this course during the semester in which they intend to complete thesis research and writing. A minimum of 3 credits in MATG 5900 is required for graduation.


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Management
  

  • MGT 5250 - Topics in International Business (3)

    This course examines procedures and problems associated with conducting of business outside the United States. It analyzes overseas institutional settings and the policies of the U.S. and other governments toward multinational and foreign business firms.


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  • MGT 5550 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development (3)

    Entrepreneurship is a dynamic process – risky and uncertain but always challenging and rewarding. This course links theory and practice in providing hands-on experience in the creation and development of a growth-oriented new venture. Students, in teams, take a multidisciplinary approach to the preparation and presentation of a professional business plan. In the process, the course focuses on developing skills conducive to venture success, including team building, organizing, planning, integrating, and persuading. In addition, students will analyze several business plans. Also, selected experts will provide advice and insight on business plan development and related matters.


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  • MGT 5555 - Advanced Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development (3)

    This is an advanced entrepreneurship and new venture development course. The student must develop an entrepreneurial venture with a focus on organization, including individuals identified in key roles, and on content delivery. Thus, roles and players for each key part of the relevant value chain and value system will need to be defined and projected costs associated with each of the key parts will need to be provided. The student will determine the feasibility of the venture through feedback from the stakeholders in the value chain or value system. The student will establish the requisite legal, financial, and technology transfer relationships. The student must also establish relationships with persons who will become board members of the venture if the venture is funded. The student will seek funding for the venture in accordance with the instructor’s recommendations.


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  • MGT 5560 - Behavioral and Management Theory and Analysis (3)

    This course is intended to increase the student’s capacity for effectively utilizing human resources within a variety of organizational frameworks. Basic concepts such as perception, motivation, communication, conflict, and change are discussed and applied to the manager’s decision making and action taking roles.


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  • MGT 5562 - Business Consulting (3)

    This course provides supervised, practical application of theories and methods learned in structured classroom environments. Students will develop business plans, marketing plans, and other deliverables for companies to address real-world business issues. Students are able to apply knowledge learned in Accounting, Computer and Information Systems, Decision Science, Finance, Economics, Management, and Marketing.


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  • MGT 5565 - Management Strategy and Policy Analysis (3)

    This course is to be taken in the graduating semester. Analytical techniques and concepts are applied to policy formulation and implementation in a complex computer-simulated organization and environment.


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Marketing
  

  • MKT 5570 - Marketing Strategy (3)

    The focus of this course is strategic marketing analysis and marketing planning. Students will study the components and construction of a strategic marketing plan, and they will learn to analyze complex marketing situations/decisions. Current cases will be used. Also, this course reviews trends in marketing including the integration of marketing communications, customer relationship management, global markets, the impact of e-commerce and the expanding organizational role of marketing.


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  • MKT 5871 - Problems in Marketing (3)

    This course is designed to examine current problems in marketing. Cases and reading are used to analyze and generate solutions to current marketing problems. Quantitative methods will be used when appropriate.


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  • MKT 5872 - Marketing Research and Information Systems (3)

    Prerequisites: MKT 5570 . This course considers the development, implementation, identification and generation of information from research as input to marketing decisions. Emphasis is given to the marketing manager’s perspective in determining whether additional information is needed and, if so, how the information should be acquired. Topics include problem definition, model building, systems design, research design and budgeting, and interpretation and reporting of information. This course makes extensive use of statistical software.


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  • MKT 5873 - Multinational Marketing (3)

    Prerequisites: MKT 5570 . This course introduces the student to global marketing concepts and strategies. It examines problems of performing various marketing functions in other countries. Emphasis is on understanding the different cultural, economic, political, social and legal environments in which a firm’s product might be marketed in global settings and to formulate strategies for such markets.


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  • MKT 5874 - Consumer and Supply Change Management (3)

    Prerequisites: MKT 5570  Supply chain management represents a challenge and an opportunity for most firms; it includes activities such as channel communications, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and facility location. The course goal is to understand how logistical decisions impact the performance of the firm as well as the entire supply chain.


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Music
  

  • MUSL 5300 - Technology in Music (2)

    This course will build upon the basic knowledge of MIDI and notation software, such as Finale and Sibelius. The course will incorporate elements of digital recording, editing, looping and cross-platform file sharing.


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  • MUSL 5400 - Multimedia Applications (2)

    This course will utilize concepts and skills obtained in the composition and technology courses to teach students to compose for film, video, spoken word and other media applications.


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  • MUSL 5800 - Recital /Thesis (2)

    This represents the major performance requirement for the completion of the Master of Music in Jazz Performance. The recital will be comprised of ninety minutes of music performance and lecture based on an approved thesis topic relative to the Master of Music in Performance or the Master in Music in Composition. Each instrumentalist or vocalist will be required to arrange, transpose and/or transcribe all music for the recital. The format for this presentation will be the lecture/recital.


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  • MUSL 5900 - Research Seminar (3)

    A course is designed to provide the student with the proper research and writing skills necessary to conduct and present research in higher education. An examination of the appropriate writing styles for publications and the various research types will be explored. This course will provide the basic foundation for the research project that is a part of the requirements for the fulfillment of the Master of Music.


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Public Administration
  

  • PADG 5010 - Urban Issues and Problems (3)

    This course explores urban administration and social change by looking at the public administrator as a change agent. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary urban issues and problems confronting national, state, and local governments, such as urban renewal, taxation and finance, pollution control, transportation, energy, unemployment, inflation, utility regulations, drug prevention and control, education, welfare, housing, strikes by public employees, rent regulations and control, etc.


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  • PADG 5020 - Planning and Community Develop (3)

    The course examines issues and techniques in planning for community infrastructure. Considerable attention is devoted to urban issues that impact communities challenged by changing social-economic conditions. Using geographic information systems and other tools, students use the community as a laboratory to examine development needs. This course also examines problems and policy in the area of housing.


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  • PADG 5030 - Urban and Regional Economics (3)

    This course examines the practice of economic development. Students study the organization and evolution of urban and regional economies. The course covers a range of issues from a variety of perspectives including the nature and function of urban and regional systems and networks. The course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to analyze local and regional economic development processes and to apply these competences.


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  • PADG 5050 - The American Governmental System (3)

    This course studies the structure, operations, and power relationships of the national, state, and local governments in the American political system. Using role-plays and case studies students explore current governmental issues and ethical dilemmas. Emphasis is placed on the democratic theory, the constitutional interpretations in relation to the administrative processes of public policy-making.


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  • PADG 5120 - Personnel Management (3)

    This is an introductory course designed to prepare the learner for management and leadership of government and not-for-profit agencies at all levels. The course uses case studies to enhance the critical thinking skills of students and to help them understand issues and challenges in managing personnel resources in the public and not-for-profit sectors.


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  • PADG 5130 - Principles of Public Management (3)

    This course provides a frame of reference of public administration and a building block for other courses. Particular attention is spent on the current ethical issues that confront public sector managers and leaders. This course is taught using the case study method and is writing intensive.


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