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SS 2810 - Social Problems
Prerequisite(s): SS2800.
Analysis of problem conditions in modern society in areas such as the family, economic order, crime, civil rights, ethnic and religious tensions, and the environment. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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SS 2820 - Marriage and the Family
Prerequisite(s): SS 2800 .
Provides further understanding of family relations for those unmarried, for those contemplating marriage, for those married and for prospective marriage counselors. A functional approach to the interpersonal relationships of courtship, marriage and family are also explored. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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SS 2850 - Conflict Resolution
Prerequisite(s): None.
Conflict resolution in both personal and professional settings. Why we have conflicts, and on what levels. The course examines ways to analyze conflict and how to develop mutually beneficial resolutions by using a range of conflict resolution methods and techniques. Current and popular theoretical approaches also are examined. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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SS 2990 - Special Topics in Social Sciences
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean of arts & sciences.
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of Social Sciences. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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SS 3300 - Sport in Society
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1700, SS 2800.
An examination of the growth of sports and the sports of industry in society. Historical, sociological, and psychological aspects are examined including consideration of sports as a means of social mobility and character building. Problems such as drug usage, scandals within sports, and cheating are also addressed. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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SS 4960 - Capstone in Diversity Studies
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other certificate courses; Approval of advisor.
This course will serve as a capstone to the Diversity Studies Undergraduate Certificate. Students in this course will complete a project and portfolio designed to synthesize the material learned in the five courses designated as part of their Diversity and Inclusion Certificate program. The portfolio should demonstrate an understanding of both the theories and practices of diversity and inclusion. Credit(s): 1-3
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SS 4990 - Special Topics in Social Sciences
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean of arts & sciences.
Directed study in a special body of subject matter in the social sciences. May be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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Software Engineering |
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SE 1100 - Introduction to Software Engineering Projects
Prerequisite(s): MA 1090 .
Open only to software engineering majors. Introduction to software engineering draws the distinction between programming and software engineering. Students are introduced to the stages of the software engineering life cycle. Topics such as requirements elicitation, requirements conception, project planning, software quality assurance, testing, and maintenance are emphasized in daily course lectures. These principles are then utilized during projects. The projects will vary in length and will be completed either collectively as a class, in smaller groups, or individually. Credit(s): 3
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SE 2100 - Software Engineering Project I
Prerequisite(s): SE 1100 .
The software engineering life cycle principles emphasized in SE 1100 are utilized during projects. The projects will vary in length and will be completed both collectively as a class as well as in individual groups. The importance of customer needs is stressed. This includes but is not limited to comprehensive requirements writing, accurate project planning (leading to timely completion), thorough testing of the product and delivery. Credit(s): 3
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SE 2110 - Software Engineering Project II
Prerequisite(s): SE 2100 .
Projects will be completed paying particular attention to Quality Assurance (QA) which covers all activities including design, development, production, installation, servicing and documentation. Other topics include failure testing, statistical control, and total quality control. Introduces current models like Capability Maturity Model integration (CMMI). Credit(s): 3
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SE 2120 - Software Engineering Project III
Prerequisite(s): SE 2110 .
Projects will be completed that focus on platform porting. Case studies will be created to determine which platforms are most effective for the job and when applicable, how to port from one platform to another based on customer needs. Credit(s): 3
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SE 2990 - Special Topics
Prerequisite(s): Permission of program director.
Course of study agreed upon by the student and his or her advisor; intended to extend the breadth of a student’s education which may or may not relate directly to software engineering. May be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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SE 3110 - Software Engineering Project IV
Prerequisite(s): SE 2110 .
Projects may originate internally or be solicited from Indiana Tech’s industry partners that introduce another level of realism and practical experience. These projects will include proposal writing, project planning, requirements composition, design, test, quality assurance, user documentation and delivery. Credit(s): 3
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SE 3120 - Software Engineering Project V
Prerequisite(s): SE 3110 .
A continuation of SE 3110. Credit(s): 3
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SE 4950 - Software Engineering Internship
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the program director.
Software Engineering Internship is an opportunity to apply the principles learned in the classroom to the real world. A student’s success will be determined by the employer in conjunction with the portfolio maintained throughout the semester. Credit(s): 1-12
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SE 4960 - SE Project/Directive Studies
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in software engineering program.
This course may be structured in different ways as determined by the program director in consultation with the student. Credit(s): 1-6
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SE 4990 - Special Topics
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the program director.
Course of study agreed upon by the student and his or her advisor; intended to extend the breadth of a student’s education which may or may not relate directly to software engineering. May be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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Sports Management |
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SM 1400 - Introduction to Sports Management
Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to the management and business principles of sport in profit and nonprofit organizations. Specific topics include career and internship opportunities, ethical considerations, the evolution of the sport management career field and future trends in the industry. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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SM 2300 - Sport Economics & Financial Analysis
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2200, or ECON 2210.
This course introduces students to the foundations and principles of sport economics and related financial concepts, such as; sports leagues, and franchises methods of determining value, models of economic assessment, supply demand, elasticity of price in a sports-driven market, economic trends of sport products, economic impact of Sport Events and related Sports Labor Markets and Collective Bargaining, and the economic methods employed to administer Intercollegiate Sport in the USA. Students will be excepted to develop their critical thinking in regard to this course material; this involves developing the ability to analyze and discern complex problems and propose solutions. Credit(s): 3
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SM 2600 - Sports Management Field Experience
Prerequisite(s): SM 1400.
An experiential learning opportunity that develops the student’s academic, personal, and career-related goals in a recreational/sport program or setting. Experience is gained at on or off campus sites. Theory is coordinated with practical experience. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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SM 2990 - Special Topics in Sports Management
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean of business.
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of sports management. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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SM 3100 - Sport Facility & Event Management
Prerequisite(s): SM 1400, BA 2010.
This course focuses on planning, maintaining, and managing single and multi-purpose sport/recreational facilities and associated sporting events. Students will become familiar with management techniques and strategies necessary for proper event promotion, implementation, and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between facility design and event success/failure. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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SM 3300 - History of Sport Business
Prerequisite(s): SM1400; BA2500.
This course offers a unique perspective of the business of American sport from the mid-1800’s through today, by exposing students to specific managerial challenges and issues that have faced and will continue to impact the sport industry. Assigned readings of historical events along with current developments in the sports-business industry will be examined. Commercialization of both private and public sport will be explored. Credit(s): 3
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SM 3400 - Applied Skills in Sport Management
Prerequisite(s): SM 1400; BA 2010.
Students in this course will explore in depth and detail various Managerial issues and challenges related to not only working in, but leading, a Sport Organization. Areas of importance for student learning will include; Sport Sales (including working within Sport Sales Teams), Sport Policy/Governance/Development across Secondary/High School/Collegiate level Administration, International Sport Administration Challenges/oversight bodies, as well as Ethical vs. Policy issues related to the changing world of Gender in Sports, Doping Policy, Disabled vs. Able-Bodied athletes, and various other sport management trends. Credit(s): 3
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SM 4200 - Sports Marketing
Prerequisite(s): BA2500.
Application of marketing principles to the sport marketplace. Emphasis on organizing and analyzing the marketing process, planning the marketing mix, sport as a product, sport consumer markets, and sport sponsorships. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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SM 4950 - Sports Management Internship
Prerequisite(s): None.
Professional experience in a setting related to the field. The specific work setting and type of responsibilities are determined through consultation with the supervising instructor. Work responsibilities should be professional in nature and should not duplicate the SM 2600 - Sports Management Field Experience . Approved elective(s) may be substituted for this class. Theory is coordinated with practical experience. Credit(s): 1-3
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Master of Business Administration |
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MBA 5050 - Executive Leadership
Prerequisite(s): None.
An interactive study of theories, concepts, trends and best practices in personal leadership development, this course focuses on the optimization of leadership potential. Designed for professionals at all levels, this course provides the framework for lifelong continuous improvement of leadership practices. Students will recognize and leverage personal leadership competencies. A personalized Leadership Development Plan (LDP), created through the lens of self-assessments, discussions, reflections, and targeted feedback, will be a primary outcome of this course. Students will review management practices including task / project management, interpersonal and relationship management, change management, and strategic planning. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5110 - Management Information Systems
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
A study of information flows and information needs within organizations and technological responses to those needs. Attention will be given to the information needs of the full range of organizations from the very small firm, whose needs may be met with office suite software, to the largest multi-site organizations, which maintain information Intranets. Topics covered will include: business processes, data resources, information systems hardware and software, telecommunications, electronic enterprise, systems design. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5125 - Economic Decision Making for Managers
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course explores microeconomic and macroeconomic market forces that impact managerial decision making. Price dynamics, consumer behavior and pricing strategies, cost analysis and market strategies, banking, monetary policy, and global economics are covered. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5140 - Accounting and Finance Decision Making for Managers
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course integrates principles from accounting and finance. Students will learn how to analyze and evaluate financial information for effective planning, controlling and decision-making activities. Significant emphasis is placed on the interpretation, analysis and communication of financial information. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5210 - Business Statistics
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 or MSE 5000 .
The application of mathematical and basic statistical methods to decision-making in all organizations. A computer software package will be used as a comprehensive hands-on reference tool to analyze data and to present findings. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5225 - Marketing and Innovation
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course explores strategic marketing and innovation. Strategic marketing topics include strategic market analysis, marketing strategy development, implementation of plans associated with the targeted marketing of products and services and their pricing, promotions, and distribution. Innovation topics include design thinking and entrepreneurial marketing. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5300 - Organizational Behavior
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
A study of behavior in corporate and organizational settings, including motivation, leadership, communication and power. Understanding contextual and environmental issues will be emphasized. Current and popular theoretical approaches will be examined. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5310 - Business Ethics
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
In this course students learn about the complex responsibilities facing business leaders today. Through cases about difficult managerial decisions, the course examines the legal, ethical and economic responsibility of corporate leaders. It also teaches students about management and governance systems leaders can use to promote responsible conduct by companies and their employees, and shows how personal values can play a critical role in effective leadership. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5320 - Quality Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
An integrated study in the design and implementation of quality management tools including relevant problem-solving methods and behavioral models from a process-oriented perspective. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5330 - Business Law
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course examines business law from the perspective of the professional (non-legal) manager. The course examines fundamental legal concepts and terminology, providing a basic foundation in civil procedure, and furnishing a substantive analysis of business torts, product liability, negligence, contract law, commercial law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), debtor/creditor law, bankruptcy law, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, and the litigation process. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5400 - Statistical Learning and Analytics
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course helps managers build statistical frameworks and ways of thinking when processing large amounts of information. Applications of statistical learning, including the degree to which conclusions can be generalized and the implication of statistical relationships, will be explored and applied to various business situations. The focus of the course is building functional models and drawing conclusions from data for organizational learning and decision making. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5410 - Operations and Technology Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course provides a practical view into the vast area of operations management, including the application of tools used for both tactical and strategic areas. Operations management includes critical facets such as supply chain, logistics and project management. This course is specifically designed to provide you with a greater perception of operations management to understand competitive advantage, identify areas for improvement, and gain efficiencies while encouraging collaboration across multiple functional departments. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5600 - Human Resource Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
A study of the following key areas of HR: management practices, selection and placement, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, health/safety and security, and international HR issues. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Learning System will be utilized to facilitate the learning process required in the key HR areas. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5700 - E-Commerce Concepts
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course will examine how managers can effectively use this technology to enhance their organization’s competitive marketing position. Specific topics to be covered include use of the Internet for commerce, electronic payment systems, and the role of extranets in supply chain management. The course will help students better understand the local as well as global implications of e-commerce. The Internet will be used as a resource in the course as much as possible. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 5990 - Special Topics in Business
Prerequisite(s): Varies.
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of business. This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6020 - Actionable Analytics and Model Building
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5400 .
This course helps managers understand the benefits and risks of analytical decision making and explores how to apply it effectively across teams and organizations. Students will make practical use of statistic and decision technologies to quantify organizational decisions. The course teaches managers the role of analytics in the decision intelligence framework and how analytics can help frame both agile and strategic decisions. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6060 - Applications in Organizational Change
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5400 .
This course helps managers empower their team members to make the most of their unique contributions and guide them in expertise-specific decision-making. Managers will learn how to leverage talent to build innovative solutions based on analytic insights. The focus of the course will be on analyzing the assets of team members, mapping their decision-making protocols, and equipping them to add value. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6100 - Problem Framing and Sense-making
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5400 .
This course covers the strategic management of decision-making heuristics from situational awareness to sense making for organizational opportunity capacity. The course explores the foundations of logic and sense-making to frame the problems organizational stakeholders face. Students then build on this understanding to build teams around unique organizational value adding solutions and construct strategies that build on situational realities, both quantitative and qualitative. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6200 - Performance Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course focuses on the important combination of training, communicating, and motivating skills required of leaders to successfully challenge employees to reach higher levels of performance. Goal setting, coaching, performing appraisals, and development of performance improvement plans are discussed. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6210 - Labor Relations
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course is a study of industrial relations and the labor-management relations function of the modern work organization. The course examines problems, strategies, and policies of management interactions with formal and informal labor organizations. Labor legislation, collective bargaining, productivity analysis, and arbitration are stressed, with emphasis on negotiating strategies and techniques. Some time is also devoted to alternative dispute resolution as well as current trends in the labor movement. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6220 - Compensation Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5600 .
This course is a study of the strategic approach for motivating human performance in organizations through a total compensation system. The focus of the course will be on a blending of compensation management theory and trends with specific strategies regarding creating a corporate compensation system. Theoretical models from economics, psychology, and sociology are integrated in analyses of issues of wage structuring, the design of incentives, and wage level. Practical exercises in the design of compensation systems are employed. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6300 - Quality Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
An integrated study in the design and implementation of quality management tools including relevant problem solving methods and behavioral models from a process-oriented perspective.
Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6310 - Project Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 or MSE 5000 .
A study of effective project planning and management. Topics covered include: project goals and objectives, feasibility study including estimation of completion times and costs, evaluation and review, incentives, and quantitative analysis. Case studies and project management software will be used extensively. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6320 - Leading Global Projects
Prerequisite(s): MBA 6310 .
This course presents a framework for project management that requires cross-functional integration of key business processes within the firm and across the network of firms that comprise key aspects within project management. This course approaches project management from a managerial perspective and introduces concepts in a format useful for management decision making. Basic terms, concepts, and principles are examined in light of how they interrelate and interface within the firm and across projects globally. Illustrations are taken from corporate applications of these concepts to show how project and program management can be implemented. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6400 - International Marketing
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5225 .
This course focuses upon the four decision areas of Marketing: Product Decisions, Pricing Decisions, Promotion Decisions, and Distribution Decisions in a global context. Emphasis will be placed upon a whole-strategy approach to entering global markets. The mechanics of import/export will also be addressed. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6410 - Salesmanship & Promotional Strategy
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5225 .
An in-depth study of the four major promotional tools: Personal Selling, Advertising, Publicity, and Sales Promotion. Emphasis will be given to Personal Selling, stressing its role in the firm’s overall promotional strategy, and the Personal Selling Process. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6420 - Marketing Research
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5225 .
A study of the generation, organization, interpretation, and use of Marketing Information in the business enterprise. The strategic role of Marketing Information is emphasized. Topics covered include: sources of information, research design and implementation, hypothesis testing, and problem-solving/decision-making. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6430 - Pro Selling and Sales Force Mgmt
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5225 .
An exploration of the knowledge, tactics and strategies for building and sustaining a contemporary sales organization. This study enables students to develop personal selling skills as well as the knowledge for managing a sales force. The management issues discussed in this course include hiring, training, and motivating salespersons as well as sales forecasting, planning and sales force organization. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6440 - Advertising & Promotion Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
Companies of all sizes face challenging decisions on how to reach prospects and retain their current customer base. The ever-changing economy, predicting and meeting consumer demands, the growth of ethnic markets, emerging technologies and the changing demographics are issues that companies face when advertising and promoting their product. Prior knowledge in market research will enable you to implement the key advertising principles and practices while providing you with the knowledge on how IMC (integrated marketing communication) plays a critical role in building customer relationships and brands. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6490 - Special Topics in Marketing
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5225 .
This course is a directed study of contemporary issues in marketing. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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MBA 6500 - Small Business Administration
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
A study of the smaller business enterprise and the special management issues and challenges faced by the proprietor/entrepreneur. Emphasis will be given to problem-solving and decision-making in the major functional areas common to small enterprises. Case studies will be used. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6520 - Data Communication and Visualization
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5400 .
This course helps managers understand the role of various team members and stakeholders in the decision-making process. Further, this class explores the tools used to optimize decision-making in organizations through effective communication and visualization. The course specifically identifies how the art and science of data visualization work together to share insights and inspire action. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6600 - Employment Law
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5600 .
A review of the major regulatory influences that affect human resource management. The regulatory focus will include Civil Rights, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Health and Safety, along with Labor Relations legislation. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6610 - Seminar in Human Resources
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5600 .
Students will attend the National Convention for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). This course is a capstone event that requires professional membership in the SHRM and the opportunity to become professionally certified. Most issues addressed at the Conference will be globally related and will include: sexual harassment, compensation planning, disabilities, flexible workplaces, global education, legal perspectives, along with approximately one hundred other topics. In addition, the networking and the trade show are spectacular conference events. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6690 - Special Topics in Human Resources
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5600 .
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of human resources. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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MBA 6700 - E-Business Technology
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5110 .
This course gives an overview of the technologies relevant to electronic business including strategic planning issues such as operating systems, networking, enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, computer security, electronic transaction processing, and other e-business issues. After completing this course, students should be able to understand the functions of the technologies that support e-business. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6810 - Communications for Accountants
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course is designed for MBA Accounting majors to acquire and practice the skills for effective CPA/client communications and to apply these skills during the written portions of the computer-based CPA exam. Emphasis will be placed on AICPA criteria of coherent organization, conciseness, clarity, responsiveness to questions, appropriateness to readers, and use of Standard English. Assignments will include CPA/client communications such as Letters of Engagement, communicating results of accounting reviews, accounting opinions, and notes to financial statements. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6820 - Fraud Examination
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5140 .
This course will emphasize the conduct of fraud examinations, including a discussion of specific procedures used in forensic accounting examinations and the reasoning behind the use of these procedures. Coverage extends to detection, investigation, and prevention of specific types of fraud committed against organizations and individuals. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6835 - Corporate and Other Business Entities Tax
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
An interactive study of the tax treatment and nontax factors that influence business decision-making based on the legal and tax forms for conducting a business (sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited Liability Corporation, S Corporation, and C Corporation). This course focuses on the role of earnings and profits in corporate distributions, the qualified business income deduction for pass-through entities, and the tax effects on the owner(s) of the various business forms. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6845 - Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
Provide accounting majors with the fundamentals of government and not-for-profit accounting standards and skills. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6855 - Accounting Research & Analysis
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
In the Accounting Research & Analysis course, students will use the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Codification and other nonauthoritative guidance to research a variety of accounting issues. Students will also prepare professional communications, both written and oral, to present the research findings. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6860 - Becker CPA Review
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 ; Minimum of 30 graduate credits.
Becker Conviser CPA Review - A four-part review course designed to prepare the student to sit for the new on-line CPA Exam. The four parts covered are: Financial Accounting & Reporting - This module covers general accounting concepts tested in this part of the CPA Exam. Coverage includes GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) for business enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities. It also addresses the necessary application skills. Auditing & Attestation - This module covers auditing practices and the required attestation as tested on this part of the CPA Exam. Coverage includes auditing procedures, GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards), and other related attest engagements. It also addresses the skills needed for application to those engagements, thus moving from theory to practice. Business Environment & Concepts - This module covers general business related topics as tested in this part of the CPA Exam. Coverage includes knowledge of general business environment and business concepts that candidates must know in order to understand the underlying business reasons for and accounting implications of business transactions. In addition, it also addresses the skills needed to apply that knowledge. Regulation - This module covers regulatory issues that are tested on this part of the CPA Exam. Coverage includes federal taxation, ethics, professional and legal responsibilities, and business law. It also addresses essential skills needed to apply this knowledge. Credit(s): 6
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MBA 6861 - Becker CPA Review 1
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Minimum 30 credits.
Becker CPA Review Part One - The Becker CPA Review is a four-part review course designed to prepare students to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam. Students will choose two of the four exam reviews sections.
The four parts covered are:
1) Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) - The content covered in this section includes conceptual framework, standard-setting and financial reporting, financial statement accounts and transactions, and state and local governments.
2) Auditing & Attestation (AUD) - The content covered in this section includes ethics and professional responsibilities, assessing risk and developing a planned response, performing further procedures and obtaining evidence, and forming conclusion and reporting
3 )Business Environment & Concepts (BEC) - The content covered in this section includes corporate governance, economic concepts and analysis, financial management, information technology and operations management.
4) Regulation (REG) - The content covered in this section includes ethics, business law, and taxation Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6862 - Becker CPA Review 2
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 30 credits.
Becker CPA Review Part Two - This course is a continuation of MBA6861, Becker CPA Review 1. The Becker CPA Review is a four-part review course designed to prepare students to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam. Students will complete the remaining two of the four exam reviews sections.
The four parts covered are:
1) Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) - The content covered in this section includes conceptual framework, standard-setting and financial reporting, financial statement accounts and transactions, and state and local governments.
2) Auditing & Attestation (AUD) - The content covered in this section includes ethics and professional responsibilities, assessing risk and developing a planned response, performing further procedures and obtaining evidence, and forming conclusion and reporting
3) Business Environment & Concepts (BEC) - The content covered in this section includes corporate governance, economic concepts and analysis, financial management, information technology and operations management.
4) Regulation (REG) - The content covered in this section includes ethics, business law, and taxation Credit(s): 3
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MBA 6990 - Business Praxis*
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 ; Permission of the College of Business Dean.
Application of business skills, knowledge, and abilities to business projects and/or consulting experiences. This course may be repeated for additional credit. *International students only will select this course as a requirement for their CPT Credit(s): 1-3
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MBA 7000 - Business Policy and Strategy
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 ; All core course completed.
Enrollment requires advisor’s approval. A review of the applied research for managerial planning decisions and actions that assist in determining the long-run performance of organizations. Emphasis is placed on the process of strategy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control for organizations of all sizes. Credit(s): 3
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MBA 7100 - Global Business Practicum
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 ; All core courses completed; Permission of the College of Business Dean.
The Global Business Practicum is designed to provide students with an immersive learning experience and allow them to apply leadership concepts learned in previous MBA courses while traveling to different cultural destinations. Students will have opportunities to cultivate and strengthen global awareness, global perspectives and global competencies. Students will be able to explore diverse cultural contexts and participate in the experiential learning that accompanies traveling to world destinations. Travel can be organized either individually or in a group setting through Indiana Tech. Students of the Global Business Practicum are expected to travel to a specific country to experience other cultures and learn about business cultures and practices at the respective destination by touring organizations and meeting with local leaders. Global practica must be approved in advance of the course by the Dean of the College of Business. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 5000 - Intro to Engineering Management
Prerequisite(s): None.
An overview of the field of engineering management including, technical, management and integrated issues. Tools helpful throughout the program, such as research skills, will be introduced. The first course in the program. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 5950 - Curricular Practical Training for International Students
Prerequisite(s): MSE 5000 .
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is defined as student work experience that is directly related to the MSE program. This employment is instrumental in helping the student achieve the MSE program objectives. Credit(s): 1-3
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MSE 6010 - Environmental Health and Safety
Prerequisite(s): MSE 5000 .
An introduction to the state and federal regulations for safety and environmental compliance. This course also covers ISO standards for environmental health and safety. Students will learn to identify how standards apply to various industries and will apply these skills in performing an audit to determine if operations conform to the standards. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6020 - Designing for Lean Manufacturing
Prerequisite(s): None.
A study of the principles and practices necessary to establish/maintain a lean operation. Concepts covered include: theory of constraints, takt time, pull systems, lean accounting, value stream mapping, waste free manufacturing, workplace organization, quick change-over, just-in-time, and mistake-proofing. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn to apply these concepts in real-world situations. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6030 - Enterprise Resource Planning
Prerequisite(s): MSE 5000 .
Explores the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. This course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change. Concepts introduced include supplier relationship management (SRM), strategic sourcing, throughput supply chain measurements such as inventory dollar days and throughput dollar days, product life cycle management (PLM), and customer relationship management (CRM). Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6040 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Prerequisite(s): MSE 5000 .
Focuses on the integration of facilities (machines tools, robotics) and the automation protocols required in the implementation of computer integrated manufacturing. Specific concepts to be addressed will include concurrent engineering, rapid phototyping, interfaces between computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing systems (CAM), and control of manufacturing systems: numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC); programmable logic controller (PLC); computer aided process planning (CAPP) and manufacturing scheduling. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6050 - Stat Methods in Quality Assurance
Prerequisite(s): None.
The quantitative aspects of quality are studied, such as control charts, process capability, reliability, and design of experiments. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 6060 - Legal Implications for Engineering Managers
Prerequisite(s): None.
A study of patent law, product liability, labor law and other legislation relevant to the engineering discipline. Credit(s): 3
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MSE 7000 - Advanced Topics in Engineering Management
Prerequisite(s): None.
Integrates the elements of engineering management in a capstone, project-based environment. Last course of the program. Credit(s): 3
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Master of Science in Management |
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MSM 5100 - Qualitative Decision-Making
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
This course will aid the student in using qualitative methods to identify the root cause of problems in business, evaluate alternative responses to these problems, and propose solutions. Emphasis is placed on the application of qualitative research methods to specific business problems and managerial decision-making. The course introduces methods that will be used to collect and interpret data for the applied management project capstone course (e.g., surveying, interviewing, and conducting focus groups). Credit(s): 3
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MSM 5350 - Customer Relationship Management
Prerequisite(s): MBA5050.
Students will analyze organizations to develop effective strategies for customer relationship management. Students will evaluate customer touch points to improve customer service and build customer loyalty. Students will develop models to identify and measure individual perceptions to determine real customer needs. Credit(s): 3
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MSM 5400 - Negotiation Skills
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 .
Introduces the process of mutual gain by developing long-term relationships with negotiation partners. It will concentrate on strategies that are successful in business and will cover topics such as: separating the problem from the person, invention of options, and best alternatives. The course will utilize exercises and simulations. Credit(s): 3
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MSM 6400 - Managing Change
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5050 or MSOL 5000 .
This course examines the role of change in organizations. A theoretical background in organization development will be introduced in tandem with practical skills and knowledge of change management. Students will define change, analyze factors that affect change, and learn how to effectively facilitate change in their organizations. Credit(s): 3
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MSM 7200 - Applied Management Project
Prerequisite(s): MSM 5100;MSM 6400, MSOL5500.
This capstone course requires the student to synthesize and integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge that has been learned in the MSM curriculum. Students will design and implement projects that focus on real-world problems. Students will diagnose and present a problem to solve, design and implement an intervention, analyze any data, and provide feedback to the organization. Credit(s): 3
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Master of Science in Organizational Leadership |
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MSOL 5000 - Leadership Styles & Development
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of major leadership theories and models. This exploration and assessment of personal leadership style and leadership dimensions lead to a final course outcome of a leadership journey assessment and action plan for each student. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 5400 - Building Organizational Excellence
Prerequisite(s): None.
Achieving excellence in a variety of mission-critical dimensions is critical for all organizations in today’s competitive global economy. A comprehensive review of well researched theories and practitioner models are presented in this course including issues related to knowledge management, quality management, innovation management and the development of high performing teams and cultures. The impact of positive psychology on organizational excellence and global prospective are also explored. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 5500 - Financial Concepts for Leaders
This course provides an overview of the financial concepts that are necessary for responsible fiscal management of an organization. This course also focuses on impact of financial data on effective management and decision-making. The links between finance and strategic planning and implications for overall health and success of the organization are explored. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 5999 - Special Topics
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of organizational leadership. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
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MSOL 6600 - Leadership Problem Analysis and Dec
Prerequisite(s): None.
Research indicates the daily activities of leaders and managers focus largely on problem analysis and decision making. This course provides a through understanding of the fundamental models, tactics and tools of this critical leadership competency. Core topics include critical thinking, problem analysis and decision support tools and techniques, and the basics of project management. The role of the leader in group decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation strategy is also reviewed. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 6700 - Developing Human Capital
Prerequisite(s): None.
Contemporary management literature emphasizes the importance of human capital as organizations strive to create a competitive advantage in today’s knowledge and service economies. This course provides an in-depth review of models and strategies of human capital development including integrated talent management, individual and management development and competency modeling. Strategic human resources and a global perspective on human capital development are also examined. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 6800 - Leading Strategy
Prerequisite(s): MSOL 5400; MSOL 6700 for MSOL students or MSM6400; MBA5600 for MSM students.
An organization is able to compete more effectively when there is a shared understanding among the leaders and team members regarding the strategic direction and the requirements needed to achieve organizational goals. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of various theoretical perspectives on strategy and strategic planning as well as practitioner models used in organizations. The critical role of the leader in the strategic planning process is also evaluated. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 7400 - Leadership Project I
Prerequisite(s): MSOL 5400, MSOL 6700.
This is the first course in a three-course capstone sequence. This sequence of courses provides students with an opportunity to explore organizational issues in-depth through original research and communicate results in a graduate level environment. In this first course, having the theoretical and practical knowledge learned throughout the organizational leadership curriculum, students will develop the initial sections of the project (Abstract, Introduction, and Review of Related Literature). This course should be taken in the last half of the program. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 7500 - Leadership Project II
Prerequisite(s): MSOL 7400.
This is the second course in a three-course sequence and is a continuation of MSOL 7400. Students will go through the IRB (Institutional Review Board) process and add the Design & Methodology section to the project started in the previous course. Credit(s): 3
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MSOL 7600 - Leadership Project III
Prerequisite(s): MSOL 7500.
This is the third in a three-course sequence and is a continuation of MSOL 7500. Students will complete the project by adding the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations sections. Credit(s): 3
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Master of Science in Psychology |
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MPSY 5050 - Writing in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): None.
The development of graduate level writing, reading, critical thinking and literature search skills will be emphasized. The course will focus on how to interpret, synthesize, and draw conclusions about psychological research and create a coherent review of the literature. A review of American Psychological Association (APA) style documentation for experimental reports and literature reviews will also be covered. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
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MPSY 5100 - Multicultural Psychology
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course surveys relevant theories, research, assessment and practice of multicultural psychology and the factors important to issues of cultural and individual differences. Credit(s): 3
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