Courses

NU 723 PROPOSAL PRESENTATION   1.0 Credit(s)
In the third of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors-synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. During the semester, students will present their proposals in an oral format for the three members of their DNP project team. Prerequisite: Take NU-721 NU-722 and NU-735
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years

NU 724 RESP CONDUCT OF RESEARCH   1.0 Credit(s)
In the fourth of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP-lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors- synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. During this fourth seminar, DNP students will be required to complete research ethics education through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). The lead faculty mentor will guide the students in Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies, procedures, and approval process both at Sacred Heart University and from all institutions where they are conducting data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: Take NU-730 or NU-735 and NU-750 or NU-755
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years

NU 725 PROJ IMPLIMENTATION & DATA ANALYSIS   1.0 Credit(s)
In the fifth of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP-lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors- synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. During this fifth seminar, DNP students will be in the implementation phase of the research, including data collection and data analysis. Students will report results of the DNP project using appropriate statistics and analysis. Prerequisite: TAKE NU-721 NU-722 NU-723 NU-724 NU-735 NU-755
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years

NU 726 PROJ PRESENT DISSEMINATION & EVAL   1.0 Credit(s)
In the last of six clinical seminars, Doctor of Nursing Practice students will-under the guidance of DNP lead faculty mentors, nursing faculty, and external advisors- synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills in the implementation and evaluation of their selected project over the course of the DNP program. During this sixth seminar, DNP students will be summarizing the conclusions of the DNP project. Students will conclude with recommendations for future research and a final summary. Lastly, during this final semester, students will publically present their DNP projects in an oral format for the three members of their DNP project team. Prerequisite: TAKE NU-721 NU-722 NU-723 NU-724 NU-725ýNU-735 NU-755 NU-810;
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years

DBF 903 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION   0.0 Credit(s)
Comprehensive exam is aimed at testing a student's proficiency in the major finance concentration areas. It measures a student's general progress and competence in the knowledge of advanced concepts, theoretical precepts and analytical techniques in the field of finance.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years

MFIM 703 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MFIM   3.0 Credit(s)
This course features in-depth coverage of a selected issue in finance. Subject matter may vary from semester to semester. Enrollment is limited to facilitate a high level of interaction among faculty and students. Prerequisite: TAKE MFIM-636 MFIM-638 MFIM-640
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

FN 907 ASSET PRICING MODELS   3.0 Credit(s)
This is an advanced seminar examining modern theories and concepts in several sub-fields of finance. These functional areas include: A.) fixed income securities, B.) investments, C.) market microstructure, D.) derivative securities, E.) international finance, F.) portfolio management and G) asset pricing models. The course normally covers both seminal and recent literature in one, two, or three of these functional areas. The current selection of the specified areas is consistent with the specific expertise of the departmental faculty and may be expanded in the future. The required readings include a set of appropriate seminal research papers from areas covered in a single course. The seminar will conclude with a specific guided research project conducted in an individual financial institution.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

MFIM 700 INTERNSHIP   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

MFIM 704 CFA TUTORIAL   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is required for students in the MSFIM program.  The course parallels the curriculum found in the Chartered Financial Analysts, CFA Level I examination.  Topics include ethics and professional standards, economics, financial statement analysis, equity and fixed income analysis, quantitative techniques, derivatives, and portfolio management.  Completion of the course facilitates the student in preparing for the CFA Level I examination.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years

DBF 904 DOCTORAL THESIS DEFENSE   3.0 Credit(s)
The doctoral dissertation is the final requirement within the educational framework of the SHU DBA in Finance program. The doctoral dissertation needs to fulfill three major objectives: a. Reflect on the doctoral candidate's advanced knowledge in the discipline of finance; b. Demonstrate the candidate's applied financial research proficiency; c. Design an original, novel solution to practical problem which will contribute to best practices in finance. Prerequisite: Take FN-911
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years

FN 909 RESEARCH METHODS & DISSERTATION DESIGN   3.0 Credit(s)
The course provides a survey of modern research methodology in the field of finance. The course material focuses on leading models of financial analyses, seminal studies, recent literature, and bibliographical sources. A special emphasis is on writing skills for advanced financial studies. Students learn to formulate motivation and underlying hypotheses; they gain skills for developing advanced analytical models. The course material also emphasizes advanced estimation techniques of financial models. Students learn to test underlying hypotheses and formulate practical policy conclusions. Prerequisite: Take FN-901 and FN-902
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

FN 910 FINANCE DISSERTATION RESEARCH SEM. I   3.0 Credit(s)
This seminar features interactive in-class, lab-based instruction leading to formulation of a motivation and hypothesis for a specific finance dissertation project. It concludes with the development of a dissertation proposal. Prerequisite: Take DBF-903
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

FN 911 FINANCE DISSERTATION RESEARCH SEM. II   6.0 Credit(s)
This seminar features in-class, lab-based, and individualized instruction emphasizing empirical testing and articulation of policy applications of a specific analytical model or a set of models utilized in a DBA dissertation. Prerequisite: Take FN-910
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

NU 799 SPEC TOPICS INDEPENDENT STUDY   1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
This independent study is designed for use by students who require between one and six additional semester course hours to complete work to meet degree requirements   (e.g., project work, practicum hours, etc.).  Adviser and program director approval required.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

NU 781 INTRODUCTION TO PALLIATIVE CARE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to palliative care nursing within a quality of life framework. The emphasis is on symptom management and care for the patient and family experiencing a life threatening illness with a focus on end of life care. The student will explore the role of the advanced practice nurse on the interdisciplinary palliative care team. Nursing leadership responsibilities in palliative care as it relates to policy, research and practice to improve patient and system outcomes are discussed. This 3-credit course is required for the FNP/DNP student and is an elective for the post MSN DNP student.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years