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Convenient Learning Opportunities Through UAGC and SoCalGas

The University of Arizona Global Campus will now be offering SoCalGas employees a chance to upskill themselves through its Professional Development course options. These Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) course options include focused topics in cyber security, finance, information technology, leadership, organizational management, and project management, which include both undergraduate and master’s level options. The NDS courses offer flexible learning options that will sharpen your business acumen and skills in concentrated focus areas without committing to a full degree program. Each NDS opportunity consists of 3 courses, worth a total of 9 credits. Should you decide to pursue a degree at UAGC in the future, these courses may be transferable into a degree program of the same level.

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Business Leadership
Organizational Management
Finance
Project Management
Information Technology
Cyber and Data Technology Security
Information Systems
Computer Software Technology

Business Leadership

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Learners in the undergraduate Business Leadership cluster will develop a strong foundation in leadership, management, and corporate responsibility. They will learn to assess their own leadership traits, apply ethical and inclusive practices, and lead diverse, high-performing teams through change and crisis. Students will also explore the critical roles of managers in planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling for organizational success, with a focus on aligning operations with strategic goals. Additionally, they will gain insight into how sustainable and socially responsible business practices contribute to long-term value creation and stakeholder engagement.

  • This course introduces the fundamental principles of leadership, leadership theories, and skill development, beginning with the distinction between management and leadership. Students will learn and apply leadership theories through self-assessment and self-reflection on their own leadership styles while applying them to organizations on a wide range of topics. The importance of  diversity and inclusion, along with factors directly related to ethical leadership will be examined. Cultural dynamics,  organizational politics, and managing change in crisis as part of strategic leadership and high-performing organizations will be explored and evaluated.
     

  • This course explores Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainable practices, and the emerging area of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) in business and society, while emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement, ethical governance, and responsible decision-making. It examines the interconnectedness of sustainable business practices, purpose driven initiatives, and the role of leadership in fostering positive change in today’s world. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of how business can effectively integrate CSR and sustainability into their operational strategies, promoting ethical practices and contributing to the global drive for a more sustainable and responsible future.

  • This course presents an introduction to management theory and practice, including the inter-relatedness that the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions play in the multicultural, technology-driven, and global organizations of the 21st century. The emphasis is on the application of management theory to real-life situations in the workplace. Please note, students who have successfully completed BUS 201 prior to 5/27/2025 will be waived from MGT 330.

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Learners in the graduate Business Leadership cluster will learn to lead with confidence, clarity, and integrity. Learners will deepen their understanding of leadership strategies, refine communication skills, and develop ethical and culturally intelligent approaches to managing teams and driving organizational success. They will gain practical expertise in leveraging human capital for competitive advantage, including talent acquisition, workforce flexibility, and data-informed HR practices. In addition, participants will build legal and regulatory fluency by examining key areas of business law and applying ethical reasoning to real-world decisions that impact organizational risk and performance.

  • This course provides a high-level learning experience that involves the analysis of leadership skills, models and practices, organizational settings, team development, global markets, and cultural factors impacting leadership. Students will focus on ethical considerations impacting leaders within modern organizations nationally and internationally. Students will utilize communication technologies to demonstrate communication skills useful to leaders.

  • The Human Capital Management Using Applied Psychology course will challenge students to think strategically about a company’s human assets and the potential global competitiveness that can be gained. The course will offer a view of applied psychology and an understanding of how and why people think and act. The course will also include practical application of human capital management topics such as recruitment, performance management, managing careers, diverse work force, training and development and retention. Importance will be placed on how to deploy human capital in an organization. Finally, emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues such as a flexible work force and predictive analytics.

  • The Law and Ethics in the Business Environment course covers major areas of legal regulation, including anti-trust, consumer protection, employment and labor law, intellectual property law, environmental regulations, securities and contract laws. While studying the laws, students will be acquainted with ethical decision-making tools to enhance ethical thinking and problem solving in both domestic and international contemporary business settings. Emphasis is placed on active, experiential application of legal and ethical reasoning and analysis as applied in diverse cultural environments.

*BUS 628 International Business could be taken in place of BUS 624 if International Business is preferred.

Organizational Management

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Learners in the undergraduate Organizational Management cluster will develop skills in organizational management, combining foundational knowledge in leadership, finance, and workplace behavior. Students will explore the key functions of management—planning, organizing, and leading—and learn how to structure teams, manage talent, and address organizational challenges effectively. They will also develop financial literacy by interpreting financial statements, analyzing profitability, and applying financial data to support sound managerial decisions. Additionally, learners will examine the psychological drivers of employee behavior, including motivation, perception, values, and conflict, to foster productive and engaged work environments.

  • This course presents an introduction to management theory and practice, including the inter-relatedness that the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions play in the multicultural, technology-driven, and global organizations of the 21st century. The emphasis is on the application of management theory to real-life situations in the workplace. Please note, students who have successfully completed BUS 201 prior to 5/27/2025 will be waived from MGT 330.

  • This course is designed to explain how data can be interpreted and used by managers in making decisions. Additionally, this course introduces the student to the analysis and interpretation of financial reports. Enrollment in ACC 208 is not permitted if the student has completed a college level accounting course, transferred in, or previously completed any accounting course at UAGC.

  • This course is designed to develop the student’s skills in the understanding of factors that affect how individuals and groups act and interact with one another and with management. It also looks at how organizations manage their internal environment with the aim of improving productivity, efficiency, and communications among members. Prerequisite: BUS 201 or MGT 330.

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Learners in the graduate Organizational Management cluster will develop skills related to leading complex organizations through strategic planning, effective operations, and transformational change. Participants will build advanced management competencies by learning to align human capital with business goals, design integrated operational plans, and lead with a holistic understanding of systems and people. The curriculum emphasizes ethical leadership, organizational behavior, and the ability to analyze and adapt structures, processes, and people to meet evolving challenges. Learners will also gain deep expertise in managing change, including how to overcome resistance, foster commitment, and implement sustainable change strategies that align with organizational culture and values.

  • This course serves to advance the knowledge of the functions of management, the underlying theories and literature associated with the management discipline, and build students’ understanding of the relationships across organizational and business functions. Students grapple with current management problems and emerging solutions applied in the context of the organization.

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

  • This course blends theories of leadership with concepts and models of organizational change. The change process consists of a series of steps that focuses on vision, implementation, change agents, and other internal and external components. The course provides insight into types of changes that impact organizations and possible strategies to effectively address those changes.

*Successful completion of MGT 330 is required prior to enrollment in BUS 318

Finance

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Learners in the undergraduate Finance cluster will gain a foundational understanding of both macroeconomic and microeconomic principles, including how households, firms, and governments influence the economy. They will explore core concepts such as inflation, unemployment, GDP, and the role of monetary and fiscal policy in economic stability and growth. Students will also learn how market dynamics and government interventions affect pricing, output, and employment in local and global contexts. In addition, they will acquire essential accounting skills, including the ability to record transactions, prepare financial statements, and analyze financial data to inform sound business decisions.

  • This course provides a foundational understanding of the central questions and primary methodologies used in macroeconomics. Students will explore the behavior and performance of an economy, focusing on key topics such as gross domestic product (GDP), national income, inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. The course examines how aggregate demand and aggregate supply interact within the economy and the role of fiscal and monetary policy in stabilizing economic fluctuations. Through the analysis of economic models and real-world data, students will gain insights into the determinants of economic output, the impacts of government policies, and the global economic environment. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the analytical tools necessary to understand and evaluate economic issues, policies, and trends on a macroeconomic scale. Recommended prerequisites: Fulfillment of the General Education Critical Thinking core competency and Digital Literacy competency.

  • ECO 204 is an introduction to the microeconomic principles of the market system and provides a general outline of the consumer and producer choice theories. The course also discusses other important microeconomic concepts like supply and demand, externality, elasticity, pricing and profitability. Other topics include various levels of firm and industry competition associated with different market structures. Recommended prerequisites: Fulfillment of the General Education Critical Thinking competency, Quantitative Reasoning Core competency, and Digital Literacy competency. (Equivalent to ECO 308).

  • This course introduces the principles of financial accounting and reporting. Emphasis is placed on the accounting cycle and the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to evaluate and record business transactions. Students will learn to prepare financial statements and analyze financial information to support business decisions.

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Learners in the graduate Finance cluster will develop advanced expertise in financial analysis, accounting, and economic theory to support strategic, data-informed decision-making. They will learn to assess financial statements, calculate key performance indicators, and analyze organizational performance from both investment and managerial perspectives. In addition, they will explore complex topics such as fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, and currency markets, while examining ethical considerations and the influence of emerging technologies in finance. Through hands-on work with Excel and other tools, students will gain the ability to present and interpret financial data in ways that are relevant and impactful in real-world business environments.

  • This course is intended for graduate students who expect at some point in their careers to use financial statements to evaluate earnings quality, performance, prospects, and value of a business. The primary emphasis will be on the analysis of public companies, but most of the tools and techniques utilized are also relevant to private firms’ financial analysis. This course focuses on the fundamental analysis of valuation, with a focus on developing and applying methods for valuing firms using financial statement analysis.

  • This course aims to provide students with a robust understanding of the theoretical foundations and logical frameworks within financial economics. Students will explore standard economic models that studies the behaviors of consumers and producers in financial settings, exploring the consequential impact on resource allocation and market efficiency. The course will also scrutinize fundamental economic tools, including optimization, comparative statics, and equilibrium, emphasizing their direct application to financial contexts. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on how economic tools can be adeptly applied to address challenges in both financial and business domains. By the end of the course, students will have developed a strong comprehension of the theoretical underpinnings of financial economics and the practical skills to navigate financial decision-making.

  • This course focuses on the source, nature, and interpretation of accounting information; the analysis of financial data; the role of ethics in finance and accounting; and the impact of technology on accounting and financial information. Students will develop a better understanding of complex accounting topics, including equity transactions and cash flow statements. Students will utilize key financial features in Excel  and will evaluate a company’s financial performance based on its financial statements and related disclosures.

Project Management

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Learners in the undergraduate Project Management cluster will gain foundational knowledge of project management principles, cycles, and communication techniques that drive organizational success. They will explore both traditional and agile methodologies, with an emphasis on the Scrum framework and its real-world application. Through focused study of project roles, team dynamics, and stakeholder engagement, students will learn to navigate the complexities of managing projects effectively. Additionally, they will develop strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks to ensure successful outcomes across diverse initiatives.

  • This course provides the foundational principles and techniques to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close projects. Topics such as the project life-cycle management, project organizations and leadership, project team building will be covered. Project management methods and techniques for project charter, scope, schedule, budget, risk management, control and closeout, and project management software are also covered.

  • This course introduces the Scrum framework for project management, focusing on its application in software development and other fields, while comparing it to traditional waterfall methodologies. Students will learn Scrum terminology, team responsibilities, values, and project tracking tools. The curriculum aligns with Scrum.org standards, preparing interested students for the Professional Scrum Master I certification exam. While exam study materials are provided, students are responsible for registering and paying for the official certification test administered by Scrum.org.

  • The uncertainty of cost, schedule, and performance of projects are risks that need to be managed. Students will examine the positive and negative effects of risks at the “individual” level as well as the effects of “overall” project risk. By learning ways to measure, assess, and respond to risk, students will be better prepared to prevent, mitigate, and control potential risk areas, and be able to take necessary actions to manage the project in the most successful manner. Prerequisite: PRM 337

Information Technology

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Learners in the undergraduate Information Technology cluster will develop foundational knowledge of information technology, including key concepts in hardware, software, databases, and networking. They will build essential skills in using productivity tools, analyzing data, and understanding how modern technologies such as AI, IoT, and machine learning impact society and careers. Through hands-on programming experience in Python, students will learn to use variables, control structures, functions, and file operations to solve problems and write efficient code. In addition, learners will explore computer history, system architecture, programming languages, and cybersecurity fundamentals to support future IT roles and certification pathways.

  • This course provides a comprehensive foundation in essential computer and digital literacy for the 21st century. Students will be introduced to emergent technologies such as artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and evolving web models with immersive, real-world simulations. Through hands-on labs and practical applications, students will gain proficiency in industry-standard tools, operating systems, productivity software, and internet technologies. The course also offers optional certification preparations, enabling flexible pathways toward professional opportunities and advanced career development.

  • This course is designed to prepare students for their degree program path. The Fundamentals of Information Technology and Literacy course covers concepts to enable fluency in Information Technology (IT), a fluency that the National Research Council (NRC) considers an important component of the life-long learning process. This course includes a review of basic concepts needed for the program, including topics such as operating systems and computer components, hardware and software, basics of database, programming and system design, and other concepts that encourage critical thinking. Course materials are aligned with the CompTIA IT Fundamentals and encourages students that so desire to take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification exam.  

  • This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn fundamentals of computer programming including primitive data types, expressions, control statements, functions, and arrays. Students in this course will be using Python programing language. Python is a widely used high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, dynamic programming language. 

Cyber and Data Technology Security

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Learners in the undergraduate Cyber and Data Technology Security cluster will build a strong foundation in information technology, gaining familiarity with hardware, software, networking, and key trends such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. They will explore essential cybersecurity principles, including environmental reconnaissance, network hardening, incident response, and defense-in-depth strategies. Learners will also investigate the tools and techniques used in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and detecting vulnerabilities in applications, networks, and communication protocols. By the end of the program, students will be prepared to recognize security threats, implement countermeasures, and understand the frameworks and best practices that guide modern cybersecurity roles.

  • This course provides a comprehensive foundation in essential computer and digital literacy for the 21st century. Students will be introduced to emergent technologies such as artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and evolving web models with immersive, real-world simulations. Through hands-on labs and practical applications, students will gain proficiency in industry-standard tools, operating systems, productivity software, and internet technologies. The course also offers optional certification preparations, enabling flexible pathways toward professional opportunities and advanced career development.

  • This course will allow the student to master beginning and intermediate-level cybersecurity skills and knowledge. Specific topic coverage includes: IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, threat intelligence analysts, or anyone who is trying to get a better understanding of the concepts involved in conducting cybersecurity analysis. Topics related to the course are applying environmental reconnaissance, analyzing network reconnaissance, strengthening the network, exploring penetration testing, scanning for vulnerabilities, analyzing vulnerability scans, reacting to a cyberincident, understanding the impact of forensics, analyzing common symptoms of a security breach, and in depth software development and data analytics.

  • The purpose of this course is to give students of all backgrounds and experience levels a well-researched and engaging introduction to the realm of network security and penetration testing. With real-world examples that reflect today's most important and relevant security topics, this course addresses how and why people attack computers and networks, so that students can be armed with the knowledge and techniques to successfully combat hackers. Because the world of information security changes so quickly and is often the subject of much hype, this course also aims to provide a clear differentiation between hacking myths and hacking facts. Many hands-on exercises are included, which allow students to practice skills as they are learned.

Information Systems

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Learners in the undergraduate Information Systems cluster will gain foundational knowledge in computer literacy, including key technologies, emerging trends like AI and big data, and their societal impacts. They will explore core principles of information systems, learning how IT can be leveraged strategically across business functions and developed using structured approaches such as the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Learners will also be introduced to programming concepts, with an emphasis on object-oriented design and hands-on experience using Java to apply control structures, manage files, and handle errors. By completing this coursework, students will be prepared to contribute to business technology solutions with technical fluency and an understanding of legal, ethical, and operational concerns in digital environments.

  • This course provides a comprehensive foundation in essential computer and digital literacy for the 21st century. Students will be introduced to emergent technologies such as artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and evolving web models with immersive, real-world simulations. Through hands-on labs and practical applications, students will gain proficiency in industry-standard tools, operating systems, productivity software, and internet technologies. The course also offers optional certification preparations, enabling flexible pathways toward professional opportunities and advanced career development.

  • This course develops students’ understanding of information systems, foundational technologies, and organizational application to conduct business and solve problems. This course presents information systems principles and examines how they form an integral part of modern organizations. Topics include systems concepts; organizational processes; technological aspects of information systems; Internet applications; IT security; database management; systems development life cycle; and ethical and social responsibility issues. Prerequisite: INF 103 or TEC 100; or permission of instructor.

  • This course is an introduction to computer programming with focus on the program development process and concepts involved in use of a higher- level, object-oriented programming language. In this hands-on, virtual lab-based course, students will analyze, design, code, and test computer programs using the JAVA programming language. Different programming language designs will be explored including building web elements, mobile applications, computer programs, and commands to different machines. Computer hardware and associated technologies are discussed. Students will acquire hands-on experience in the programming process.

Computer Software Technology

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Learners in the undergraduate Computer Software Technology cluster will build foundational computer literacy by exploring core technologies, productivity tools, and the societal impact of information systems, while staying informed about emerging trends like AI and the Internet of Things. They will learn to write and structure programs using Python, applying essential programming techniques such as control structures, data storage, and file operations. As they advance, students will deepen their understanding of object-oriented programming and implement key data structures—including stacks, queues, and trees—while mastering algorithmic design. Through this coursework, students will be equipped to develop efficient, scalable software solutions aligned with modern industry standards.

  • This course provides a comprehensive foundation in essential computer and digital literacy for the 21st century. Students will be introduced to emergent technologies such as artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and evolving web models with immersive, real-world simulations. Through hands-on labs and practical applications, students will gain proficiency in industry-standard tools, operating systems, productivity software, and internet technologies. The course also offers optional certification preparations, enabling flexible pathways toward professional opportunities and advanced career development.

  • This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn fundamentals of computer programming including primitive data types, expressions, control statements, functions, and arrays. Students in this course will be using Python programing language. Python is a widely used high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, dynamic programming language. 

  • In this course, students will learn data structure foundations; concepts and features of object-oriented-programming, arrays, stacks, queues, lists; and trees. Students will analyze different sorting and searching algorithms. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use and choice of standard data structures. Prerequisite: CPT 200.

Credits can be applied toward a full degree

Credits can be applied toward a full degree

Tuition not to exceed $5,250 (funded by Southern California Gas Professional Development Assistance Program)

Tuition not to exceed $5,250 (funded by Southern California Gas Professional Development Assistance Program)

Take one class at a time and fit school into your schedule

Take one class at a time and fit school into your schedule

  • Project Management: From Basics to Risk
  • Organizational Excellence: Finance, Management, and Change
  • Business Leadership: Navigating Change, Management, and Conflict Resolution
  • Performance Management for Mid-Level Managers
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Students must provide proof of learning during the official PLA review process. PLA credit is never guaranteed until a Faculty Subject Matter Expert has reviewed a submission, and any approved credits are applied to a student’s degree progress report. Credits must be earned at the same degree level in order to be applied. Additional restrictions may apply. See the UAGC Academic Catalog for full transfer policies.

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