Courses

BU 694 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP   3.0 Credit(s)
Students are directly involved in various dimensions of business. Emphasis is on applying business principles and skills to a specific industry or organization. An on-site business professional supervises students.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

CS 633 ADVANCED DATABASE PROG.   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of database programming. Students use the latest technology to create front-end applications to hit large-scale backend databases. SQL and stored procedures are used to retrieve data from various data stores. Emphasis is placed on a layered approach to programming. User-friendly design principles and business logic are used to teach students how to implement large-scale windows and/or web applications. The specific technology used will vary to reflect current trends in database programming technology. Prerequisite: TAKE CS-603
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years

CS 632 ADVANCED DATABASE TOPICS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students with an advanced understanding of database technology. In addition to the entity relationship model, alternate database models (such as EAV and OOD) are investigated. Possible topics include indexing, optimization, XML, online analytic processing (OLAP), embedded SQL, locking techniques, and parallel and distributed systems. The focus and specific topics covered in this course change to reflect modern trends and the latest technology. Prerequisite: Take CS-603
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

ED 621 LEARNING STATIONS FOR ELEMEN. TEACHERS   3.0 Credit(s)
Practical ideas for the use of Learning Stations in the elementary classroom. Experience in design, construction,record keeping and use in curriculum areas- all standard -based.
Offered: Summer 1 Semester Contact Department

NU 612 DISEASE MANAGEMENT&OUTCOME ASSESMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces the concept of disease management as an evolution of case management and explores the benefits of a comprehensive case and disease management program in selected settings. Health priorities, models of chronic illness, and important concepts related to health status (including quality of life and functional status) are discussed. Research on the outcomes of case and disease management is covered along with strategies for identifying and measuring outcomes of care. Prerequisite: Take NU-611
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

CJ 601 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP   3.0 Credit(s)
Students use their theoretical knowledge in a practical environment. Students are required to spend 150 hours interning in a criminal justice agency or use their current criminal justice work experience to apply theory. Students must observe and assist in the everyday operations of the agency. They are required to maintain a log of their activities and confer weekly with the faculty advisor to discuss their individual progress. The class meets regularly with the professor so that students may share their internship/ practicum experiences. Upon completion of the 150 hours, the student will prepare a two part paper. Those fulfilling the requirements through their current work experience will also prepare a paper. The first part of the paper will consist of a literature review on a topic related to the internship. The second part of the paper will consist of a description of the work experience including the topics provided by the instructor/advisor.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CJ 650 CRIMINAL JUSTICE THESIS   3.0 Credit(s)
The student works with a mentor to develop a research project. The research project culminates in a thesis and an oral presentation of the thesis to faculty and students in the program.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

CJ 698 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION   0.0 Credit(s)
No credit is awarded for this exam. Students are eligible to take this exam at the end of the semester in which they complete the required 30 credits for the degree.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

IS 641 DYNAMICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

FN 661 GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course analyzes modern financial markets from the risk/management and risk measurement perspective. Presents overviews of key theories and recent developments in international securities markets. Emphasis is on managing risk on the balance sheet at various financial institutions. Implications of monetary policy decisions by international monetary authorities are also examined. Prerequisite: TAKE FN-660 or WGB 603
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 611T STRUCTURE & FUNCTION I TUTORIAL   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 611L STRUCTURE & FUNCTION I LAB   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 621L EXAMINATION & DOCUMENT. I LAB   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 631L EVALUATION & INTERVENT. I LAB   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

FN 699 SPECIAL TOPICS   1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Risk management is becoming more important and more complex, while at the same time being viewed by regulators and investors as an essential and integral part of investment governance. The advent of new investment strategies (e.g., hedge funds and private equity) and new investment vehicles (e.g., CDOs and SIVs) has made risk more difficult to measure and manage. This course reviews and assesses various techniques, both quantitative and qualitative, for the measurement and management of risk including how to price credit default swaps, counterparty credit risk, stress testing, and portfolio risk.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department