This hands-on, virtual lab-based course introduces students to data modeling and relational databases. Students design and implement normalized databases and manipulate them through online interfaces. The course provides opportunities and includes assignments that allow students to develop the skills needed for translating users’ data needs into functional business applications. Prerequisites: BUS 600 and INF 630.

This course covers methods and techniques for the design of computer and telecommunication networks as well as management and business perspectives on network design, traffic and application requirements, network cost analysis, topological design, capacity assignment, virtual network design, network design tools, wireless network design issues, availability analysis, and survivable network design. Students participate in a group project, through which they develop a networking solution for a business problem. Prerequisites: BUS 600 and INF 630.

This course introduces students to computer programming concepts that include client/server applications, dashboard technologies, and responsive Web design for current platforms. Students explore basic programming tenets such as user-centered interface design, object-oriented programming, mobile app development, and other topics related to current practices. Using a virtual lab, students apply course concepts to an iterative project that is developed during the six-week course.

This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in organizational strategy and operations from a management perspective. Students explore core technologies, business applications, and emerging intelligent systems to understand how information supports decision-making at every level. Hands-on labs provide applied experience that develops both technical skills and management insight, preparing students to grow in a wide range of professional contexts.

This course analyzes the primary areas of operation in institutions of higher education including organizational structure and control, finance, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation. An analysis of recent innovations in higher education will be included.

This course examines the development and implementation of student support systems in higher education. Supports for student success and the environment in which these occur will be analyzed. Major issues and trends in diversity, security, accommodations, and ethics will be addressed.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of higher education by examining curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques to support diverse adult learners. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and practical methods for effective adult learning.

This course provides an examination of the development of higher education in America as seen through historical, legal, philosophical, and social lenses. Students analyze influences of the European model and alternative approaches and the complex social settings in which these events occur. The development and range of today’s institutions are reviewed with implications for policy development.

This course explores the application of economic principles and analytical tools to address contemporary business challenges and enhance managerial decision-making. Students will focus on strategies for pricing, production, and profit maximization, as well as investment evaluation and decision-making under uncertainty. Key topics include pricing strategies, cost analysis, risk management, and market structures such as perfect competition, monopolistic competition, monopoly, and oligopoly. Through critical analysis and synthesis of economic models, students will develop a problem-solving approach to real-world managerial scenarios, preparing them for effective decision-making in dynamic business environments. Prerequisite: ECO 204

This course examines the elements of exceptional military leadership used to effectively navigate the intersection of security, economic, and geopolitical factors that shape contemporary societies. Students will be introduced to high-impact, ethics-driven military leaders who have exhibited excellence in performance in military and civilian life. Students will also utilize performance improvement tools and strategies to drive success on and off the field.