Courses

MK 673 SERVICES MARKETING   3.0 Credit(s)
Prerequisite: Take MK-661
Offered: As Needed All Years

CS 635 DIGITAL FORENSICS   3.0 Credit(s)
In this course students will learn how to understand and differentiate between file systems and operating systems; explain in detail the FAT file system; be exposed to the NTFS file system; identify Windows and registry artifacts; understand hashing and its uses in digital forensics; understand Fourth Amendment considerations when searching and seizing digital evidence, chain of custody; use hardware write blockers to perform data acquisitions using methods and tools discussed in class; perform basic data recovery; understand file signatures and its uses and be introduced to memory (RAM) forensics and analysis. Prerequisite: Take CS-505
Offered: All Semesters All Years

FN 675 FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to enable students to understand the laws, regulations, and reporting requirements necessary for financial firms to do business in the United States. It will also serve as an introduction to a career in compliance. Prerequisite: Take WGB-603
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years

CM 615 DIRECTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION II   3.0 Credit(s)
With advanced directing exercises, students develop a comprehensive understanding of the art of visual storytelling, orchestrating the shape, tone and experience of a piece. Further, students learn the art of directing the actor, practicing the skills necessary to communicate notes and vision in a way that generates the best performance. Students gain a firm understanding of "the director's work" on the script, including floor plans, staging, camera and storyboards. Students also develop and prepare to shoot their second major production.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 620 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRODUCING II   3.0 Credit(s)
In this course, students study the roll of producers in completing, exploiting and distributing a project. The course covers film festivals, networking, promoting, fund-raising and more so that students learn the skills to complete and distribute their work to an audience. Faculty mentor students as they prepare their second short film of the program.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 621 SPEC TOPICS IN FILM PRODUCTION:EDITING   3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces editing technique, including issues of style and structure, as a crucial aspect of moving image storytelling. Students work through all aspects of the post-production process as they workshop and edit various exercises and small projects. They conclude by editing their first major short film project.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 625 WRITING FOR FILM & TELEVISION   3.0 Credit(s)
This advanced screenwriting course builds on the fundamental skills learned in Screenwriting I. Through guided and collaborative workshops, students learn how to brainstorm story ideas, create outlines and structure a feature-length screenplay or a television pilot/spec. Students work on the screenplay for their second major production in the program.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 635 COMMERCIAL & PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTION   3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores production methods and how storytelling and creative content are applied to new media formats for advertising and marketing. We look at how creative content can serve clients. Students operate as a production company and work with real clients and marketing teams, creating a series of commercials, advertisements, promos and more.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 694 CAPSTONE IN FILM PRODUCTION:EDITING   3.0 Credit(s)
This class teaches advanced editing techniques such as fine cutting, scratch tracks, sound design, color correction, sound mixing, ADR, foley, picture lock, credits, delivery and more. Projects that have previously been shot go through all phases of post-production including screenings, questionnaires and feedback until they are fully polished and ready for film festival submission or distribution.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 695 CAPSTONE IN TV PRODUCTION II   3.0 Credit(s)
Students work collaboratively on each other's projects, while also completing an individualized television capstone project. Students will be given the opportunity to focus on their desired area of specialization (e.g., screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, post-production).
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

HR 607 INTRO TO HUMAN RESOURCE MGMT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course features in-depth exploration of the contemporary human resources function and the fundamental human resources processes. The course provides an introduction to the key areas in human resources and the issues confronting organizations today. Particular emphasis is placed on recruitment and selection, training and development, performance evaluation systems, and compensation and benefits.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

HR 605 HR ANALYTICS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of analytics and metrics that are frequently used in the human resources field. A primary objective of the course is to teach students how to use statistics to make data-driven decisions regarding workplace issues as well as strategic human resource issues. Additionally, coursework will focus on developing students into informed consumers of statistical information and developing skills to manage analytical vendors. The course will include hands-on experience conducting statistical analyses using basic univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistics and basic modeling skills to solve common problems in the HR field. Focus will be placed on interpretation of data and implementing decisions that are data driven.
Offered: Fall & Late Spring Semesters All Years

HR 615 FINANCE FOR HR MANAGERS   3.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental education in the use of financial statements and financial management increases business credibility within the organization. This course provides an introduction to the basic financial statements (balance sheet, cash flow, and income statement) from an end user's perspective, not a detailed accounting perspective. Topics within financial management will include analysis of firm performance and techniques to assess new business opportunities.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

HR 610 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
Performance management is a continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning their performance with the strategic goals of the organization. The information collected from the performance management system is also used to manage employee performance, assess the achievement of strategic goals, and upper-management decision making. The purpose of this course is to help students understand how to design and implement effective and successful performance management systems. The course includes applied skill-building activities in the areas of performance measurement, performance management system implementation, soft skills, and performance-based reward systems. Throughout the course, learning will take place through a combination of semi-formal lectures, case study analyses, assignments, and a team project.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

HR 611 TALENT MANAGEMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
In an effort to be competitive, organizations of all types must efficiently manage their workforce in order to achieve organizational goals. Human resource professionals need to understand how to manage an organization's human capital needs including workforce planning and forecasting, training and leadership development, succession planning, globalization and diversity of workforce, outsourcing/rightsizing, and the contribution of human capital to organizational development. This course will focus on how organizations can best manage and develop their workforce in order to achieve short-term and long-term organizational goals. Prerequisite: Take HR-607
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years