Courses

ED 638 ASSESSMENT IN ELEM TEACHING & LEARNING   3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces elementary teachers to the purposes of classroom and large-scale assessments and their design. The application of assessments and interpretation of their results are addressed with a focus on diverse classroom learners. The course emphasizes the alignment of curriculum standards, instruction, and assessments.
Offered: Spring & Summer 2 All Years

ED 639 ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING:SECONDARY   3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces secondary teachers to the purposes of classroom and large-scale assessments and their design. The application of assessments and interpretation of their results are addressed with a focus on diverse classroom learners. The course emphasizes the alignment of curriculum standards, instruction, and assessments.
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years

ED 677 ELEMENTARY METHODS: MATH   3.0 Credit(s)
Extends the pedagogic knowledge of elementary teachers in mathematics. Advanced exploration of the development and integration of teaching practices that improve the learning experiences and outcomes of both students and elementary teachers in mathematics.
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years

ED 681 HUMAN GROWTH & DEV:ADOL & ADLT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the lifespan from adolescence through late adulthood. It includes readings in psychological theory and literature, videos, discussions, projects, and other assignments, which provide the candidate with theoretical and cultural perspectives in major themes in human growth and development.
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years

FN 662 CORPORATE FINANCE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines corporate finance topics including working capital management, financial analysis, leverage, capital structure, capital budgeting, and valuation. Emphasis is on creating financial models to analyze issues. Prerequisite: Take FN-660 or WGB 603
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

FN 663 GLOBAL INVESTMENTS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course describes the various theories of investments, the limitations of those theories, and the various types of investments available to individual and institutional investors globally, together with their potential returns and risks. The range of alternative investments is covered as well as newer ways of trading securities (e.g., high frequency trading, front running, and dark pools). Students are also required to establish and track three separate portfolios and write a research paper on an ethical aspect of the securities market. Prerequisite: Take FN-660 or WGB-603;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

FN 665 INTL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course features a study of financial management concepts and techniques applied to international operations. Topics include foreign currency spot and forward trading, exchange rate systems and determination, country risk assessment, taxation and regulatory issues of non-U.S. markets, and sources and uses of funds for multinational corporations.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

FN 668 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course develops the student's ability to evaluate securities in the context of a portfolio. Topics include: portfolio construction rules based on risk and return goals, valuation measures, and risk-reduction techniques using derivative products. Prerequisite: Take FN-660 FN-663
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years

HA 671 PREP FOR LONG TERM CARE LICENS   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

MK 651 MARKETING RESEARCH   3.0 Credit(s)
This course gives a managerial approach to market research activities. Primary emphasis is on applying qualitative and quantitative research information toward marketing decisions. The research process is discussed and then qualitative and quantitative methodological alternatives are systematically reviewed. Careful attention is paid to how to analyze and present research findings. Prerequisite: MK 661
Offered: All Semesters All Years

MK 658 CONSUMER MARKETING & BEHAVIOR   3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the consumer and in particular what makes consumers behave the way they do in specific purchase situations. Emphasis is on behavioral, psychological, and motivational theories as well as risk perception. Various consumer buying models are analyzed. The case method is utilized. Prerequisite: MK 661
Offered: As Needed All Years

MK 659 MARKETING PROBLEMS   3.0 Credit(s)
Prerequisite: MK 661
Offered: All Semesters All Years

MK 661 MARKETING MANAGEMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores how firms analyze market opportunities; select target markets; develop the marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion); plan, manage, organize, and control the marketing resources throughout an enterprise; deal with competition; and extend marketing to the global marketplace.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

MK 666 RETAIL MARKETING   3.0 Credit(s)
Prerequisite: MK 661
Offered: All Semesters All Years

MK 686 CONSUMER MOTIVATION   3.0 Credit(s)
Prerequisite: MK 661
Offered: All Semesters All Years