Courses
MSA 699 ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS CAPSTONE 3.0 Credit(s)
In this course, students will identify a problem, conduct in-depth research using audit or tax data, and apply analytical methods and tools to predict a feasible solutionto the problems. Students will present their research findings at the end of the semester.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
AC 690 INTERSHIP IN ACCOUNTING 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MFIM 636 QUANTITATIVE FINANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces advanced methodological tools required to do research in finance and investment analysis. Topics include basic theory of statistical inference with linear models, general linear models, Heteroskedasticity models, time series models, analysis of variance, discriminate analysis, factor analysis, and non-parametric tests. Emphasizes modern portfolio theory. This course will also cover asset pricing models (preferences, utility functions, risk aversion, basic consumption model, the mean-variance frontier, factor models, and robust preferences) and options pricing and risk management (arbitrage pricing in a complete market, delta-hedging, risk measure, and Value at Risk).
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MFIM 638 FIN ANALYSIS & FIRM VALUATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on fundamental analysis and firm valuation. The knowledge and skills required for financial analysis of firms reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS are introduced first, followed by techniques for fundamental analysis of an industry and a firm. Techniques to value the enterprise and equity are emphasized with focus on mature firms in developed markets, followed by financial institution, emerging market, and private equity applications. Participants will gain proficiency in spreadsheet analysis, financial models for integrated financial forecast, and valuation. Attention to developing the communication skills needed to effectively communicate the analysis is embedded through cases and presentations. Technology and data, heavy use of Excel, and Bloomberg will be required.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MFIM 600 CALCULUS & LINEAR ALGEBRA 3.0 Credit(s)
This course reviews the basics of mathematics in preparation for advanced courses in the MSFIM program. Topics include multivariate calculus, optimization, integration, differential equations (ODEs and PDEs), linear algebra, and matrix operation.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MFIM 601 PROBABILITY & STATISTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This graduate-level treatment of the theory of probability and mathematical statistics includes probability spaces and finite counting techniques, random variables and distribution functions, density, mass functions, and expectation. The course also examines the standard random variables, multivariate distributions, functions and sums of random variables, limit theorems (weak and strong law of large numbers and the central limit theorem), theory of estimators, maximum likelihood techniques, theory of estimation, hypothesis testing theory, decision analysis, and Bayesian methods.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MFIM 640 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
The course is intended to provide an understanding of the role of modern financial theory in portfolio management and to present a framework for addressing current issues in the management of financial assets. Topics to be covered during the semester include trading, valuation, active portfolio management, asset allocation, global diversification, performance measurement, financial derivatives, and fixed income securities.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SLP 600 AUTISM, AAC & SEVERE DISORDERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course addresses the assessment and treatment of severe disorders affecting communication, including autism, cerebral palsy, and genetic syndromes, with and without intellectual disability. The use of a range of assistive technologies including voice output communication aids and consumer electronic devices will be emphasized. The impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on these disorders will be highlighted. Relations to literacy will be emphasized. Lecture/discussion/problem-based learning format.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
SLP 601 PRACTICUM SEMINAR V 1.0 Credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to review and reflect on their student teaching experiences in SLP 602: to apply concepts from academic coursework to their clinical practice; to master skills involved in clinical assessment and intervention; to explore evidence-based approaches to their clinical work; to reflect on issues of teaching and learning in schools for children with communication disorders; and to develop independence in planning and implementing programs for school-aged children. The primary focus of this course is on developing team-based practice patterns for school settings. This course accompanies SLP602, Student Teaching, and serves as a forum for refining knowledge and skills related to all aspects of the corresponding student teaching practicum. It also serves in developing independence in planning and implementing clinical plans for school-based practice with consideration for diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of client and stakeholder care.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
SLP 602 STUDENT TEACHING 6.0-9.0 Credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an SLP student clinical experience in a public school placement that qualifies them to earn endorsement as a school-based SLP in Connecticut. Students are expected to apply coursework to their clinical practice, master skills, and gain experience involved in being an SLP in a public school setting. The focus of the clinical practicum is working directly with school-aged children who have communication disorders, as well as clinical experience being an interactive member of a school staff and PPS team. Fieldwork format.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
SLP 610 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course allows students to pursue individualized study of a topic chosen to pursue the certificates of advanced study. Topics available include autism, medical speech-language pathology, and English language learners' literacy. Course will be tailored to the interests of participating students. Seminar format.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
SLP 690 CAPSTONE PROJECT 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will participate in a seminar project in which they identify a clinical case from their experience, identify a relevant intervention for this case, research the evidence base for the intervention, and prepare a detailed written report of the evidence for the intervention in which they discuss their evaluation of the level of evidence-both external and internal- available for the practice, describe additional research that would be needed to increase the level of evidence, and discuss what their review of the evidence would lead them to do about their original client, and others with similar strengths and needs that they may encounter in their practice. Students will give "grand rounds" oral presentations of their findings and submit a written account of their research in the format of a scholarly paper.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
SLP 699 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SLP III 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
This course serves as the capstone for the certificate of advanced study. Students will participate in a student-led seminar in which emerging topics in the field of advanced study are researched and presented, and evidence-based practice strategies are identified and demonstrated. Seminar format.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
HINF 625 FIELD EXPERIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This field experience/internship is a practical learning experience arranged with a variety of healthcare organizations to provide a supervised short-term educational experience for students in the Healthcare Informatics program. An internship allows a student to develop professionally through a work experience under the guidance of leaders in the fields of healthcare informatics and healthcare information technology. As an extension of the curriculum, the internship experience affords the student an opportunity to apply her/his theoretical knowledge and technical skills in a practical manner gaining valuable training, which will better enable her/him to perform with a higher level of skill and confidence. Required for full-time students.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HINF 602 CLINICAL & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Utilization and leveraging of healthcare data can drive improvements in our nation's entire healthcare system as well as in the medical and economic wellness of patients through sharing practical guidance and unbiased information on how to harness these healthcare data and facilitating problem-solving, solution sharing, and education through the collection and analyzing of healthcare data. Prerequisite: Take HINF-501
Offered: As Needed Contact Department