2018-2019 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    Oct 27, 2025  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Bachelor of Professional Studies

  • BPS 100 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: STS 101 
    Assessing technological innovations and their impact on society. Economic, political, and ethical considerations in development of public policy. Examples will include biotechnology and energy technology.
  • BPS 200 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 211 - Introduction to Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Career and academic program planning. Survey of professional skills including meeting facilitation, project budgeting, public speaking, writing, and research skills. Introduces such professional competencies as ethics, diversity, teamwork, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Focus on goals and careers. Sophomore standing.
  • BPS 233 - Introduction to Computer Networking for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of technology, standards, implementation and management of digital computer networks. Wired and wireless local and wide area networks, Internet protocols, telecommunications, and network security.
  • BPS 270 - Experience Credit

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 290 - Independent Study

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 300 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 312 - Technology’s Evolution and Impact on Society

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Assessing technological innovations and their impact on society. Economic, political and ethical considerations in development of public policy.
  • BPS 315 - Practical Financial Management for the Working Professional

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to personal financial management. Emphasis on personal financial decision making, interpreting financial data, budget planning, risk management, retirement and estate planning. Basic financial concepts of time value of money, asset valuation and risk and return. Introduction to the fundamental concepts, techniques and theories for making effective financial decisions. Students may not receive credit for FIN 378 if they receive credit for BPS 315.
  • BPS 317 - Assertiveness in the Workplace for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Trace the origins of assertiveness theory emanating from psychology, how it evolved, is part of business practice, and relates to managing people in the workforce. A foundation of knowledge and skills to be effective leaders.
  • BPS 323 - Introduction to Information Security for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Basic concepts and technologies of information security. Students who successfully complete this course will have a comprehensive overview of information security with some hands-on experience.
    PREREQ: BPS 233
  • BPS 325 - Creative and Design Thinking for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Exploration of accelerating changes in technology and organizational ecosystems over next decade as it influences professional career strategies. Students challenged to “think in new boxes” as they apply global, business and personal foresight.
  • BPS 335 - Conflict in Business and Management for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of key theoretical concepts and skills for managers and future managers. Students will explore various approaches for managing internal and external conflict to include mediation and negotiation. Focus on organizational dynamics.
  • BPS 336 - Leading Issues in Information Security for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Leading Issues and challenges in Information security, and consideration of global perspectives related to current technology trends.
    PREREQ: BPS 323
  • BPS 382 - Leading Cooperative Negotiations

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    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Formulate and implement negotiation strategies with reference to fundamental concepts, current research, principles, and business application. Examine case studies and assess strategies in various diverse contexts. Lead and create a personalized negotiation framework.
  • BPS 400 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 411 - Senior Seminar

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Bachelor of professional studies (B.P.S.) curriculum summary and strategic future decision-making. Objectives: 1) adaptation in a dynamic environment, 2) acquire tools for decision-making, 3) build professional skills for transition to future conditions. Focus on integration of B.P.S. professions.
  • BPS 415 - Digital and Business Communications for Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Practical skills for creating effective business communications, including memos, letters, reports, e-mails and technical documents. Examines format, style, genre and communicating with precision. Includes digital context for web/social media, as well as concisely conveying data for a variety of audiences, including accessibility issues.
  • BPS 470 - Experience Credit

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    1-6 credit(s)
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • BPS 490 - Independent Study

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    1-6 credit(s)
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable

Creative Leadership

  • CRL 100 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • CRL 200 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • CRL 300 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • CRL 301 - Introduction to Creative Leadership

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to concepts of creative leadership. Principles related to foundational competencies of creative problemsolving; divergent thinking; gathering and using data to make informed decisions; and strategic and visionary thinking.
  • CRL 311 - Professional Issues in Creative Leadership

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Emphasizes leadership in the 21st century that requires creative skills to seek opportunity, anticipate the unexpected, redefinition of excellence, innovative practices, and skills to build and share momentum in multi-generational teams.
  • CRL 313 - Strategic Leadership in Professional Studies

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A macro view of the important role of the strategic leader in today¿s world; entails making informed, purposeful decisions. A framework that examines the personal, communal, organizational, and broad environmental realms a leader operates in.
  • CRL 400 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • CRL 490 - Independent Study

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    1-6 credit(s)
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable

Knowledge Management

  • KNM 100 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • KNM 200 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • KNM 301 - Introduction to Knowledge Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to knowledge management. Provides students with an understanding of theoretical and technical concepts, models of knowledge management and how they contribute to return-on-vision and return-on-investment driving organizational success.
  • KNM 311 - Safeguarding Knowledge Management and Codification Data

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    An overview of concepts in securing codification and transfer of knowledge management stored data while focusing mainly on, ethical, confidential, trust, and privacy aspects.
  • KNM 400 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  • KNM 401 - Professional Issues in Knowledge Management

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    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Discuss critical issues facing organizations that implement and sustain knowledge management systems, identify approaches to address issues and evaluate best practices in light of emerging technologies, using case studies.
    PREREQ: KNM 301 

Legal Studies

  • LGL 201 - Introduction to Legal Systems and Legal Ethics

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    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Examine definitions and sources of law and organization of judicial system. Representative substantive areas of law covered to develop case analysis, legal thinking, and writing. Codes of professional ethics for lawyers and non-lawyers also explored.
  • LGL 322 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

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    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Fundamentals of arbitration, mediation, and negotiation in legal disputes and litigation are examined. Practical applications in business, community, and domestic settings studied. Increasing use of court ordered ADR explored. Procedures, skills, and ethics are covered.
  • LGL 403 - Business Organizations

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    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Review of the major areas of business organizational law. Comparisons of sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and agency. Focus on corporate operations. Employer/employee relationship and statutes and regulations affecting employment are examined.

Organizational Leadership

  • OGL 300 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • OGL 342 - Customer Relations Leadership

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    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    World-class practices in customer relations. Review of current research, critical analysis of case studies, workplace applications. Designing and leading plans and change, developing support structures and processes. Assessment and evaluation.
  • OGL 400 - Selected Topics

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    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • OGL 472 - Organizational Leadership

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    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theoretical models and experiential practices of leadership. Concepts, best practices, and business applications. Acquire competency as a strategist, facilitator, change agent, and navigator.