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    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Finance

  
  • FI 348 Fixed Income Analysis


    3 unit(s)
    Presents advanced material on the principles and mechanics of bonds and bond investing. Topics include valuation of fixed income securities, and management of bond portfolios. Material covers types and characteristics of bonds, the term structure of interest rates, yields and yield spreads, measurement of duration and convexity, mortgage backed securities, and credit analysis. Prerequisite(s): FI 340 .


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  • FI 350 Portfolio Management


    3 unit(s)
    Applies theoretical principles of portfolio management to the allocation, management, and evaluation of diversified investment portfolios. Topics include: multi-asset diversification, hedge fund approach, use of leverage in both corporate and investment environments, risk factor analysis, performance evaluation, institutional investor classes and manager selection. Prerequisite(s): FI 340 .


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  • FI 352 Technical Analysis of Securities


    3 unit(s)
    Examines empirical evidence concerning non-efficient markets in which technical analysis is thought to apply. Topics include trend analysis, turning-point analysis, charting techniques, volume and open interest indicators, contrary opinion theories and technical theories such as Dow theory and Elliott waves. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 354 Wyckoff Method I


    3 unit(s)
    Studies the Richard D. Wyckoff method: a complete, time-tested and effective approach to market analysis and trading. The action sequence is a unique active-learning way to acquire the skills and judgment needed to apply the Wyckoff method. Prerequisite(s): FI 352  or consent of the department.


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  • FI 355 Wyckoff Method II


    3 unit(s)
    Continues the study of the Richard D. Wyckoff method: a complete, time-tested and effective approach to market analysis and trading. The action sequence is a unique active-learning way to acquire the skills and judgment needed to apply the Wyckoff method. Prerequisite(s): FI 352  and FI 354 , or consent of the department.


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  • FI 356 Student Managed Investment Fund


    3 unit(s)
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with real world and hands-on experience in portfolio management and security analysis through the management of the Golden Gate University Student Managed Investment Fund. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply analytical financial concepts and techniques through fund management, macroeconomic sector research, and company-specific equity research. Students will also practice their skills in teamwork and public speaking. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): FI 340  or FI 421 .


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  • FI 358 Technical Market Analysis Strategies


    3 unit(s)
    Provides advanced studies in technical analysis and trading. Money management, investor psychology and technical analysis elements are considered. Focuses upon development of a trading plan. Prerequisite(s): FI 352  or consent of the department.


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  • FI 360 Behavioral Finance


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the theories developed by research into cognitive biases, investor emotions and herd effects. Explores the applications of these theories in corporate finance and investment management and suggests approaches through which sophisticated investors can exploit the opportunities created by non-rational investors. Traditional (or standard) finance builds its theories on the presumption that assets are valued in modern financial markets through the buy-and-sell decisions of rational, profit-maximizing investors. An accumulating body of research challenges this fundamental presumption, suggesting instead that investment decisions are motivated by a complex array of non-rational psychological factors.


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  • FI 382 Management of Banks and Financial Holding Companies


    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes the management of the operations of banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other lending institutions. Topics include the banking industry, firm organizational structure, the legal and regulatory environment, performance analysis, services and financial statements, constraints on management decisions and marketing strategies. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 420 Personal Financial Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the broad scope of financial planning as it relates to personal goals/values, as well as its role in the financial services industry. Topics include careers in financial services, management of personal financial statements, time-value-of-money analysis, calculator/computer applications, insurance, social security, house-buying strategies, investments, retirement planning, income tax and estate planning. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP®examination.


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  • FI 421 Personal Investment Management


    3 unit(s)
    Investigates the investment process from the perspective of a financial planner or investment advisor advising individuals and families. This course will cover basic concepts related to financial market theory, including market efficiency, portfolio theory and optimization, asset pricing models, and stock and bond valuation techniques. The nature and use of mutual funds and ETFs, and tax-efficient investing, including asset location concepts, will also be explored. Significant time will be devoted to understanding investor behavior, client communication, relationship management, risk profiling, and the development and use of investment policies. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP examination.


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  • FI 422 Retirement and Employee Benefits Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces strategies used by financial planners to help clients assess employee benefits and to reduce the tax burden while planning for retirement. Topics include retirement needs analysis, defined benefit and contribution plans; profit sharing; 401k; 403b; ESOP; IRA; SEP-IRA; Roth-IRA; Keogh; TSA; social security benefits and integration; vesting; employee benefits analysis; funding vehicles; plan installation and administration; asset balancing; buy-sell agreements, ERISA; stock redemption and cross-purchase plans; evaluation of retirement timing; life-cycle planning, retirement lifestyle issues, distribution planning, and post-retirement financial and qualitative assessment of needs. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP®examination.* Corequisite(s): FI 420  (or FI 160 ) or FI 425  (or ACCTG 108A ), or consent of the department.


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  • FI 424 Facilitating Financial Health


    3 unit(s)
    Presents a new model to help clients achieve balanced and healthy financial lives. Integrated financial planning brings together the fields of psychotherapy, coaching and financial planning. It enables students to go beyond the traditional boundaries of financial planning to help clients build healthy relationships with money, to explore the roots of destructive financial behaviors, and to develop specific techniques to support constructive change. Corequisite(s): FI 420  


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  • FI 425 Income Tax Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces strategies used by financial planners to help clients achieve greater tax efficiency. Topics include income tax concepts and calculations, income tax research methods, gross income realization, exclusions and deductions, passive activities, alternative minimum tax, tax considerations of business forms, taxable and nontaxable property transactions, compensation planning, family tax planning, audit risk and dealing with the IRS. Satisfies part of the requirements to sit for the CFP®examination.* Prerequisite(s): FI 420  or FI 160 .


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  • FI 426 Estate Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces estate planning tools and strategies to assist a client in developing, maintaining and transferring his/her wealth consistent with objectives. Topics include professional role differentiation between financial advisers, CPAs, and estate-planning attorneys; writing disclaimers in a financial plan; gift and estate taxation; ownership of personal and real property issues; wills; letter of last instructions; trusts; trustees/personal representatives and their fiduciary responsibilities; probate strategies; implications for individuals; general/limited partnerships; closely held businesses; corporations; life insurance funding; post-mortem planning; creative estate planning strategies consistent with client goals and values; charitable giving strategies; California estate planning issues; and how to implement and monitor the estate plan. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP®examination.* Prerequisite(s): FI 420 .


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  • FI 428 Business Valuation


    3 unit(s)
    Examines closely held companies, not publicly traded firms, for applications including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; raising capital and the venture capital model; capital structure and the cost of capital; performance planning and appraisal; real options pricing; and special industry analyses. A commonly stated objective for business managers is to add value to their companies or enterprises; this course covers the major topics for business valuations, analytical methods such as financial statement analysis; cash-flow and comparable company valuation methods; research techniques for obtaining information; and owners’ interests. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • FI 430 Business Development in Financial Services


    3 unit(s)
    Presents an overview of the different methods and skill sets needed to develop a financial services practice by developing and maintaining client relationships. Running an efficient practice will have a direct impact on the success of your marketing and business development efforts, as well as on the profitability and long-term value of your firm. This course exposes students to the various tools and methodologies used by best in-class practitioners. In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with some of the platforms currently used throughout the industry. Industry leaders and practitioners will join as guest speakers throughout the term. Topics include an overview of the current environment and the issues surrounding establishing a practice; a review of the personal tools needed in business development; the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods of attracting new business; how to differentiate a business from other financial planners; how to develop trust with prospective clients; how to create a brand message; using the internet and other direct marketing tools; using the media and public relations; developing and implementing a budget and a plan; other marketing options including seminars, speeches and products.


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  • FI 434 Cases in Financial Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Uses case studies that apply financial planning principles to strategic personal wealth management for advising clients in the comprehensive financial and estate-planning approach. Topics include integrating and balancing client needs with financial products and strategies, update on taxation and new financial products, writing a comprehensive financial plan, presenting the plan, implementing the plan, providing periodic review, professional literature and resources, qualitative client factors and analysis, financial counseling techniques and computer resources. Prerequisite(s): FI 420 , FI 421 , FI 422 , FI 425 , FI 426 , and FI 483 .


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  • FI 448 Introduction to Financial Life Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Presents a context for the concentration in Financial Life Planning. Financial Life Planning offers a holistic and humanistic approach to financial planning that encourages students to consider the clients themselves “beyond the numbers” to create greater potential for financial well-being, life satisfaction, self-awareness and resiliency. Students are introduced to an expanded perspective of the breadth and depth of financial planning that includes investigation into the key theories, research, tools and processes applied within the field. The course draws from principles of behavioral economics, theories of adult learning, psychology and coaching.


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  • FI 449 Coaching Skills for Financial Planners


    3 unit(s)
    Financial professionals often find that clients are very motivated during the planning process yet do not follow through on implementing the plan once it is developed. Coaching skills can improve our client communication and support collaborative implementation of financial plans. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to (1) identify and summarize the essential components of coaching and understand the role of coaching skills in financial planning; (2) develop a personal process for integrating coaching skills into their existing engagements; and (3) understand the basic coaching skills and utilize them in a coaching session.


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  • FI 450 Practicum in Financial Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Through this practicum, students will learn to work with clients in determining their needs and developing appropriate financial planning recommendations. It is designed to help them make the transition from the learning phase of their career to the actual practice of financial planning. At the heart of this process is an opportunity to work with experienced mentors as students develop a comprehensive financial plan for a real client. And while classroom time will include lectures, expert panels and guest speakers, significant time will also be devoted to role-playing exercises and critiques intended to prepare students for their client discovery and plan presentation meetings. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): FI 420 , FI 421 , FI 422 , FI 425 , FI 426 , and FI 483 . Alternatively, completion of a course of study that qualifies the student to sit for the CFP Board’s comprehensive exam, or passage of the CFP™ exam, with the consent of the program director.


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  • FI 460 Real Estate


    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes real estate concepts and presents an overview of the industry. Topics include the nature of real estate assets as distinct from non-real-estate assets; the institutions, market forces and regulatory groups that affect real estate; special attention to the terminology and language used in connection with the conversion of land from non-urban to urban use; examination of activities and functions of those engaged in developing, building, appraising, financing, marketing, leasing and planning; and their interrelationships. Fulfills part of the educational requirements of the California Department of Real Estate for salesperson and broker licensing; contact the DRE for more information. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 463 Real Estate Finance and Investment


    3 unit(s)
    Presents an analytical and applications approach to real estate finance and investment. Topics include real estate markets and institutions, real estate project analysis, conventional and creative financing, governmental and tax-related issues, real estate investment products, yield analysis and decision models. Fulfills part of the educational requirements of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) for salesperson and broker licensing; contact the DRE for more information. Prerequisite(s): FI 100  or FI 300A .


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  • FI 483 Risk Management and Insurance Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Explores personal risk analysis and insurance planning in the context of personal financial planning. Topics include career issues; contractual and agency legal issues; insurance distribution systems (including Internet); evaluating insurers; personal risk assessment; risk strategies; alternative risk transfer approaches; life insurance programming and product analysis; key-person insurance; business continuation applications; life insurance use in income and estate tax planning; applicability of other insurance products (e.g., health, disability, general liability, property and casualty); HMOs, group insurance plans; workers compensation; relevant aspects of social security; negligence issues; errors and omissions policies; and professional ethics. Satisfies part of the educational requirements to sit for the CFP®examination. Corequisite(s): FI 420  (or FI 160 ) or consent of the department.*


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  • FI 497 Internship: Finance


    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in a job directly related to their academic major and career goals. Students are responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • FI 498A-ZZ Selected Topics in Finance


    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in finance. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 . Other prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • FI 499 Directed Study in Finance


    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): FI 300  and consent of the department.


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History

  
  • HIST 50 Contemporary American Economic History


    3 unit(s)
    This course examines the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and its aftermath. Students will acquire basic knowledge of institutions, concepts, practices, decisions and policies that set the stage for the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers on Sept. 15, 2008, and will describe and analyze events, decisions, trends and policies that followed thereafter. Students will apply this knowledge in analysis of the major reasons and causes of the crisis and reflect on how events and policies in the wake of the crisis affect their personal and professional lives. An aim of the course is to aid students in comprehending the background for contemporary economic conditions and to develop more informed perspectives on policies, legislation, practices and issues that directly impact personal and professional decision-making. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A 


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  • HIST 198A-ZZ Special Topics in History


    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in history. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • HIST 199 Directed Study in History


    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Human Resources Management

  
  • HRM 301 Work and Workforce Trends


    3 unit(s)
    Provides a broad understanding of the concept of employment and how work has been and is now carried out, and what it might look like in the future. The evolution of work in the U.S., how it has been accomplished and by whom will be covered and students will use this history to analyze how work will change in the future and what workers today and in the future want and expect from work. This deep understanding of work and the workforce will prepare HR students to recruit, hire, engage and develop the workers needed for organizations now and tomorrow.


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  • HRM 302 Acquiring and Retaining Human Resources


    3 unit(s)
    Presents all the steps in finding and keeping the workforce, including: planning for and recruiting HR, selecting workers and filling jobs, managing employees’ careers, and understanding what motivates people to excel at their work.


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  • HRM 304 Technology Strategies for Human Resources Management


    3 unit(s)
    Investigates how current and future technology influences Human Resources Management (HRM). Students will learn how to utilize technology to create strategic advantage for companies by improving HRM processes and making data-driven decisions. Topics include current trends in technology that impact HRM such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and more. The basics of workforce analytics are explored through case study and using Tableau software to analyze data in support of making business decisions.


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  • HRM 305 Total Compensation


    3 unit(s)
    Compensation is disaggregated to pay and benefits. Students will learn how to set up a pay structure, design a compensation system, establish merit pay programs, and how to choose among and provide employee benefits. Focus on challenges in compensating executives, flexible workers and expatriates.


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  • HRM 306 Learning and Development


    3 unit(s)
    Teaches students to link learning to organizational needs, how to assess the need for learning and selecting the appropriate system for delivering and managing learning. Students will learn how to create and execute learning strategies and programs, evaluate development needs for employees and design and deliver trainings.


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  • HRM 307 International HRM


    3 unit(s)
    Investigates the management of workers in locations outside the U.S. and how it contrasts with managing workers within the U.S. Students will learn about sourcing HR for global organizations, managing U.S. workers located abroad, regulations and legal requirements for hiring workers outside of the U.S. Note: MS HRM students taking HRM 398  Internship HR do not take this course. Formerly: MGT-305.


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  • HRM 308 Ethics in Managing People At Work


    3 unit(s)
    How to understand and act on the ethical implications of important Human Resources functions, and respond to issues that arise via prevention and cure, including developing and disseminating organizational ethics statements, policies and supporting documents. Students will learn how to conduct an internal review of policies to ensure alignment with organizational ethics philosophy and to integrate ethical behavior throughout the culture. Topics include: business ethics concepts in the HR realm, and examination of issues that arise in workforce design, talent management, employee conduct, incentives systems, health/safety and international context, HR’s role in corporate culture, internal investigations and external oversight. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate a chosen company’s existing programs with respect to encouraging ethical conduct of its workers.


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  • HRM 309 HR as Strategic Business Partner


    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes the role of HRM in achieving organizational strategic objectives. Students will learn how to serve as a consultant to management on HR-related issues and how to be a change agent. Through case studies, practice developing strategic solutions to business problems using metrics and analyzing relevant data.


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  • HRM 398 Internship: Human Resources Management


    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in human resources management. Students are responsible for their own placement in internships to be approved by the program director or department chair. An internship application (available on GGU website) is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): at least 18 units completed in the program and HRM department approval.


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  • HRM 399 Directed Study


    3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a masters degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and the department chair.


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Humanities

  
  • HUM 50 Examining the Humanities


    3 unit(s)
    The humanities involve studies of works, ideas and theories from a broad spectrum of disciplines, including art, literature, philosophy, and history, that allow us to conceptualize and interpret our experience and the world at large. This course examines a series of topics in the humanities and aims to provide students with insights and knowledge relevant and useful to professional practice and personal growth. The study will engage students in reflection on the meaning and application of their education, and encourage an appreciation of the humanities for lifelong learning. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A 


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  • HUM 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Humanities


    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in the humanities. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • HUM 199 Directed Study in Humanities


    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Information Technology Management

  
  • ITM 105 Social Media in Business


    3 unit(s)
    Explores the emergence of Web-based social media tools and their increasing role in the world of business. Social media tools are highly important in communication, organizational marketing, self-branding and business networking. Although the first use of social media tools has been personal, business is now taking significant advantage of these tools for gathering customer input, informal research and development, product marketing and the development of consumer communities. Students will learn the tools and techniques of social networking and social media use through research and applications of tools such as corporate and individual weblogs, podcasting, video, Wikis and proprietary social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn.


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  • ITM 106 Information Technology for Managers I


    3 unit(s)
    Well-managed information technologies can bring substantial business value, and can support a broad range of business strategies, objectives and tactics. Students in ITM 106 will learn and articulate information technologies and their applications in the IT department itself, and integrated across the range of business functions. Students will investigate networks, the Internet/World Wide Web, transmission protocols (TCP/IP, Packet Switching) enterprise tools such as Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and Business Intelligence/Analytics. Wireless technologies, security issues and technologies and cloud computing technologies, which are discussed in more detail in ITM 107, are introduced. Prerequisite(s): ITM 125 .


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  • ITM 107 Information Technology for Managers II


    3 unit(s)
    Well-managed information technologies can bring substantial business value, and can support a broad range of business strategies, objectives and tactics. Students in ITM 107 will learn and articulate a variety of digital technologies and their applications in the IT department itself, and integrated across the range of business functions. Students will investigate ethics in business networked environments; business security; e-Commerce; wireless technologies; IT project management; IT portfolio management; and emerging digital business technologies. Prerequisite(s): ITM 106 .


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  • ITM 108 Introduction to Relational Databases


    3 unit(s)
    This course provides a foundation in database essentials. Students will learn existing and emerging database designs and tools; data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL); and the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for data manipulation and reporting. Prerequisite(s): ITM 125 .


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  • ITM 125 Management Information Systems


    3 unit(s)
    Studies the managerial aspects of information systems in business organizations. Emphasis is placed on the planning, implementation, evaluation, budgeting and management of information systems. Emerging technological trends will be explored.


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  • ITM 144 Database Administration Fundamentals


    3 unit(s)
    Provides a solid foundation for database administration. Students will learn how to get started with the database server, how to manage a database instance, how to create a database, the basics of the database architecture, how to manage the physical database structure, tablespaces, datafiles, storage structures, undo data, database objects and database users. Extensive use of ORACLE. Prerequisite(s): ITM 108 .


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  • ITM 197 Internship: Information Technology


    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive work experience in the information technology industry. Students will be responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • ITM 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Information Technology


    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in the information technology industry. Topics will be selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • ITM 199 Directed Study in Information Technology


    3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • ITM 300 IT Management & Digital Transformation in the Business Enterprise


    3 unit(s)
    This class is an introduction to IT Management including: A review of technical competency areas required in IT Management; team and leadership skills needed for succeed; and IT challenges in the digital transformations underway in business. Corequisite(s): MATH 240 .


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  • ITM 304 Managing Data Structures


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the student to data, data structures and database technologies and their and use as operational & strategic tools. Students will develop knowledge of a broad range of data types and database-management systems including both SQL and NOSQL systems. Relational structures and data modeling with entity-relationship diagrams will be covered including use of the Structured Query Language (SQL) to extract data. The course will review NOSQL databases including systems for high performance, high reliability, and unstructured data management. Corequisite(s): ITM 300 MSBA 300 ACCTG 336 , or TA 336 .


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  • ITM 315 Infrastructure and Hosted Services


    3 unit(s)
    Gives the student an understanding of how data centers are built and operated, from a project perspective. Structured as a mock data center infrastructure build-out, covering leasing, power, AC, racks, structured cabling, diverse routes for power and WAN, and being green in each of the steps, including virtualization. Students will design a mobile platform, goes through the project steps to build out and install the platform. Addresses ongoing operations of the data center, as well as issues of outsourcing and hosted services on the cloud. Corequisite(s): ITM 300 .


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  • ITM 316 Software Leadership & Automated Operations


    3 unit(s)
    Software’s role within IT has greatly expanded and much of what was hardware or network issues is now software defined and managed as self-healing & scaling systems. This class focuses on software engineering from leading design-development, to long term software operations and enterprise reliability. Topics covered include minimum viable system, automated testing, CI/CD development, DevOps methodologies, processes, testing, and deployment, operations site reliability management and team leadership for the full software life cycle. Corequisite(s): ITM 300  


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  • ITM 317 Networks and Communications


    3 unit(s)
    s to effectively communicate with technical, operational and management personnel concerning a company’s telecommunications and networking infrastructure. Key concepts of modern business communication networks and technical innovations principles are discussed. Students are expected to learn, understand and apply data communications concepts to situations encountered in industry; learn concepts and techniques of data and voice communications; understand Internet technology and business justification as well as the regulatory environment. Corequisite(s): ITM 300 


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  • ITM 318 Network and Infrastructure Management


    3 unit(s)
    Networks are bringing computer technology to the world’s population at an accelerated pace. Access and networks are the fabric of this business. This course covers the management of networks/platforms to support the creation of business opportunities from end to end. Computing platforms are embedded in the network value chain. IT managers select systems to create value: cloud for faster deployment and scaling, datacenters for lower costs, and edge for improved customer experience. This course introduces the student to Networking as the Computer and reviews cases of business value creation.


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  • ITM 321 Big Data Ecosystems


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces students to data frameworks supporting the building and manipulation of data sets that do not fit the standard relational database structure, i.e. very large data files and unstructured data. Students will learn how data from these data sets can be extracted, and transformed for workable solutions.  They will be introduced to a selection of the tools and languages associated with building and managing Big Data structures, such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MapReduce, NOSQL, MongoDB, and others. Prerequisite(s): ITM 300 .


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  • ITM 323 Security, Privacy and Compliance


    3 unit(s)
    Provides the basic knowledge needed to understand key concepts of information security from both a theoretical and practical perspective. The student will gain a strong footing to cope with the changes that are to come with the use and ever-growing reliance on computer technology. Issues of privacy and compliance will also be addressed in the context of greater visibility and public concerns. Through examination of the 10 domains of the Common Body of Knowledge for Information Security, students will learn how these concepts are applied and used to protect information assets and defend against attacks. They will also gain an understanding of how these concepts can be used to drive security projects and policies that will strengthen the overall security posture of an organization.


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  • ITM 331 Securing the Technology Infrastructure


    3 unit(s)
    The course provides, current coverage of the technical aspects of computer security, including users, software, devices, operating systems, networks, and data. It reviews the evolving attacks, countermeasure activity in computing environments. It also covers best practices for preventing malicious code execution, using encryption, protecting privacy and legal implications, implementing firewalls, detecting intrusions, and discussion of ethical practices. Students will go beyond the technology to understand crucial management issues in protecting infrastructure and data. Prerequisite(s): Linux workstation experience and approval of the department chair. Corequisite(s): ITM 323 .


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  • ITM 332 Security Standards and Practices


    3 unit(s)
    This course provides students the skills to manage cybersecurity risk both for internal and external stakeholders. Student will learn to apply the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework for improving critical infrastructure and limiting cybersecurity risks.  In this course we will also review the data security, compliance, and regulatory environment (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, FISMA, PCI, GPG13, FERPA). Prerequisite(s): ITM 323  and ITM 331 .


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  • ITM 342 Enterprise Architecture Planning


    3 unit(s)
    Examines the elements of enterprise architecture and how the IT manager links the business mission, strategy and processes of an organization to its IT strategy. Students will examine the different EA methodologies and approaches, and understand where they fit into the IT function. Key linkages between business strategy, IT project portfolio management, and EA will be explored. Using case studies, students will learn how to apply the tenets of the EA discipline to define and chart the course of IT strategy to solve strategic business problems.


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  • ITM 344 Project Governance: Portfolio and Program Management


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the processes of project governance, project portfolio management, and program management. Students will learn how to identify and take the lead in effective project decision-making, manage multiple project investments using principles of program management, organize and control the program delivery process, and examine the concept of decision rights in IT project governance. They will learn how to charter and organize a program management office (PMO), demonstrate the interrelationship between project governance and portfolio management, articulate the frameworks and objectives of effective project portfolio management, and show how to manage and control the delivery of multiple project investments. Contemporary management texts, case studies and selected readings will be used. Prerequisite(s): PM 340 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: PM 344 .


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  • ITM 345 Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems


    3 unit(s)
    Provides an overview of decision support and business intelligence systems with in-depth coverage of contemporary topics such as text mining, big data analytics, visual data analytics and knowledge management, as well as traditional data warehouse architecture, planning and implementation. Students will understand the business value and use cases for different technologies, and experience BI use in the context of various industry segments (specifically finance, healthcare, manufacturing and retail). Beyond the use of a widely respected textbook and contemporary online resources (such as Teradata University Network and Data Warehouse Institute), students will get hands-on experience in building BPM dashboards (i.e. MicroStrategy), visual data representation and analysis (i.e. using Tableau), and decision trees. Assignments are designed to leverage students’ own preferences and experiences, and to encourage practical application of the knowledge gathered in class and from their own research. Prerequisite(s): MATH 240 .


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  • ITM 395 Strategic Information Technology Planning, Organization and Leadership


    3 unit(s)
    Bringing together the skills and knowledge developed in the other core courses, this capstone course for the MSITM degree explores the organizing, administration and strategic planning of the information technology function in the organization. Introduces advanced coverage of the areas of IT and business strategy integration, IT services outsourcing, IT budgeting and IT management frameworks. These are applied across a series of challenging case studies, and culminate in a final project in which they structure IT to solve business problems and link IT and business strategy. Prerequisite(s): ITM 395 must be taken as the last course in the core in the MS ITM Advanced Program.


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  • ITM 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Information Technology


    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in areas encompassed by the Ageno School of Business graduate degrees. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chairs. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • ITM 398 Internship: Information Technology Management


    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to participate in graduate-level work experience in the information technology field. Students are responsible for their own placement in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): completion of five advanced graduate seminars or consent of the department.


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  • ITM 399 Directed Study


    3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Leadership

  
  • LEAD 300 Management and Leadership


    3 unit(s)
    Introduces management and leadership theory and knowledge. Develops analytical and decision-making skills, and organizational knowledge. Explores basic concepts of management and leadership and how organizational context impacts managerial and leadership actions.


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  • LEAD 301 Personal Leadership


    3 unit(s)
    This course focuses on building strong self-awareness of strengths, opportunities for development, values, and professional goals. Students develop skills in emotional intelligence, difficult conversations, and personal power. Recommended corequisite: LEAD 300 .


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  • LEAD 303 Teamwork in Organizations


    3 unit(s)
    This hands-on course develops skills needed to be a successful team member and team leader. Students learn and apply the tools and techniques necessary to design, establish, and maintain high performing teams within organizations. Corequisite(s): LEAD 300 .


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  • LEAD 304 Leading Complex Change


    3 unit(s)
    This course teaches students to think strategically and systemically in order to design and lead complex transformational change in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity. Students are introduced to the latest thinking in neuroscience, complexity leadership, polarity management, and change leadership. It is strongly recommended that students have a basic understanding of leadership and management before taking this course.


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  • LEAD 305 Adaptive Decision Making


    3 unit(s)
    Leaders who are capable of adapting their own leadership approaches and their organization’s decision-making processes to the circumstances of the business environment will be more effective at leading their organizations in environments that are increasingly unpredictable, complex and even disruptive or chaotic. This course uses applied exercises, case studies and simulations to introduce and practice a variety of business decision-making methods and tools in the context of an organization’s changing environment, particularly where cause-and-effect relationships are not simple and linear. Students will consider and be able to operate in two to three modes that assist in adaptive decision making. They will also become familiar with decision making biases and be able to detect their own and develop a strategy for mitigating. It is strongly recommended that students have a basic understanding of leadership and management before taking this course.


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  • LEAD 306 Integrated Leadership Mastery


    3 unit(s)
    This capstone course in leadership provides students with the opportunity to synthesize integrate and reinforce the knowledge, skills and mindset acquired in this leadership program. Students apply skills to develop strategy, influence others, work with individuals from diverse cultures, and respond ethically. Students will strengthen their own internal personal leadership mastery within an increasingly complex external environment. This practical, hands-on course also includes an opportunity to receive specific feedback on current leadership strengths and opportunities for development. Students will be expected to be conceptually as well as analytically rigorous in formulating and defending typical leadership recommendations. Students will develop a personal leadership philosophy guidebook which integrates and synthesizes the knowledge and skills acquitted in the program. Prerequisite(s): LEAD 300 , LEAD 301 , and LEAD 303 . Corequisite(s): LEAD 304  and LEAD 305 .


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Literature

  
  • LIT 50 Principles of Storytelling


    3 unit(s)
    Examines the process by which storytelling makes human experiences intelligible. Students will analyze the various narrative devices through which stories are constructed across a variety of media and in real-world applications, interpret the meanings that result from different kinds of storylines, and evaluate how effectively storytelling shapes and influences understanding and cognition. Students will review how narrative operates in business case studies as well as in works of fiction and non0fiction as they develop a framework for broad, integrative learning, critical thinking an communication skills. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A 


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  • LIT 100 Business, Psychology, and Modern Literature


    3 unit(s)
    Explores the psychosocial quest for community, broadly conceived, by reflecting on selected group narratives and their impact on individuals, using classics from modern literature. This course uses a systems theory orientation to elaborate ways certain individuals and groups psychologically affect and are psychologically affected by particular economic conditions, including relative personal/familial wealth, perceived status, and relative perceptions of “work”. The course implements psychological techniques from three popular schools of psychotherapy (Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral) to aid our character/group analyses, in an effort to understand more deeply why and how psychological distress arises in the characters, and how economic forces help shape such anxieties, malaise, and a relative sense of hopefulness.


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  • LIT 199 Directed Study in Literature


    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Management

  
  • MGT 100 The Manager as Communicator


    3 unit(s)
    Seeks to improve communication skills in various management situations such as interviewing, oral presentation, group leadership and decision making. Emphasizes both oral and written professional communications. Students will be encouraged to develop individual evaluative criteria with the aid of the instructor and fellow students.


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  • MGT 140 Management Principles


    3 unit(s)
    Teaches the application in formal organizations of the principles of management, staffing, planning, organizing, controlling and leading as well as management concepts of motivation, morale and communications. Case studies are included.


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  • MGT 141 Organizational Leadership


    3 unit(s)
    Examines the role and presence of the leader and the work of leadership in influencing organizational performance. Topics include selected leadership theories, leadership character and ethics, aligning leadership with organizational goals, employee motivation and engagement, leadership and organizational diversity, the role of leadership in establishing vision, mission, and core values, leadership and organizational culture, the leader as entrepreneur, and leading in disruptive environments. Students will be able to work on projects individually, on teams, and collaborate with business leaders on approaches, practices, and key outcomes of organizational performance.


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  • MGT 145 Law of Contracts, Sales and Commercial Transactions


    3 unit(s)
    Reviews law and legal theory relating to business; essentials of a binding contract; law of sales; nature and use of negotiable instruments; and Uniform Commercial Code.


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  • MGT 156 Management Policy and Strategy


    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the development of company policy and strategy, examines the impact of a company’s internal and external environment on strategic decisions and assigns case practice in analyzing and formulating business policy and strategy. Lower-division requirements must be satisfied. To be taken in the last 12 of the BSB degree. Prerequisite(s): FI 100 , MGT 140  and MKT 100 .


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  • MGT 160 Management and Leadership Strategy


    3 unit(s)
    Capstone course for the bachelor of arts in management. Focuses on the integration of learning across the business disciplines and general education program. Using skills, knowledge and abilities in the areas of critical thinking, communication, ethics and organizational behavior, this class will require the application of business theory and practice to real-world examples to demonstrate mastery of the programs learning objectives. To be taken in the last term of the bachelor of arts in management program. Prerequisite(s): MGT 100 , MGT 140 , MGT 141 , MGT 173 .


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  • MGT 172 Basic Employment Law


    3 unit(s)
    Surveys contemporary federal and California employment law: worker classification, hiring, management, evaluation and termination of employment relationships, with specific focus on the relevant legal system, common law rules, anti-discrimination statutes, wage/hour law, privacy, worker safety and pension matters.


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  • MGT 173 Human Resource Management


    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the principles and practices in managing personnel; human resource planning, recruiting, selection and training; development of personnel policies; government regulation including EEOC, OSHA and wage-and-hour laws. Introduces labor relations and collective bargaining.


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  • MGT 174 Labor-Management Relations


    3 unit(s)
    Traces the growth of the labor movement and management reactions and policies; examines the role of government, contemporary problems, current practices in collective bargaining, grievance handling, state and federal labor legislation. Prerequisite(s): MGT 173 .


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  • MGT 175 Personnel Recruitment, Selection and Placement


    3 unit(s)
    Examines the personnel process of human resource planning; generating applications (internal and external); analyzing qualifications, selection methods and decisions (including test evaluation); interview methods and practice; placement and exit programs (outplacement, retirement, etc.); and legal considerations. Utilizes simulation case practice and role playing. Prerequisite(s): MGT 173 .


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  • MGT 176 Compensation Decision Making


    3 unit(s)
    Reviews the elements necessary to make sound compensation decisions. Topics include types of compensation plans, employee motivation, economic theory, labor markets, compensation surveys, job analysis and evaluation, performance assessment, compensation methods, employee benefits, non-economic rewards and compensation administration. Prerequisite(s): MGT 173 .


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  • MGT 177 Training Methods and Administration


    3 unit(s)
    Examines the role of the training function within the field of human resource management. Students will identify performance problems related to training, practice a variety of training methods and materials and decide the methods of evaluation. They also will design a training package and do a brief training session in class. Demonstrations of interactive video and computer programs included. Prerequisite(s): MGT 173 .


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  • MGT 179 Introduction to International Business


    3 unit(s)
    Examines environmental, economic, political and social constraints on doing business abroad; effects of overseas business investments on domestic and foreign economies; foreign market analysis and operational strategy of a firm; management problems and development potential of international operations.


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  • MGT 188B Doing Business in East and Southeast Asia


    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the conduct of business between the United States and its major trading partners in East and Southeast Asia. Students will prepare a market analysis for one of these countries and a product or service of their choice. They also will learn how to identify which products and services are in demand, how to conduct business, what barriers to trade exist and what trade assistance is available for US companies. Corequisite(s): MGT 179 .


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  • MGT 188C Doing Business in Western Europe


    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the conduct of business between the United States and its major trading partners in Western Europe. Students will prepare a market analysis for one of these countries and a product or service of their choice. They also will learn how to identify which products and services are in demand, how to conduct business, what barriers to trade exist, and what trade assistance is available for US companies. Corequisite(s): MGT 179 .


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  • MGT 188D Doing Business in Latin America


    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the conduct of business between the United States and its major trading partners in Latin America. Students will prepare a market analysis for one of these countries and a product or service of their choice. They also will learn how to identify which products and services are in demand, how to conduct business, what barriers to trade exist, and what trade assistance is available for US companies. Corequisite(s): MGT 179 .


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  • MGT 190 Entrepreneurship and Small Business


    3 unit(s)
    Reviews the principles and practices of entrepreneurship and small businesses. Explores entrepreneurship as an alternative to regular corporate executive career paths, entrepreneurial strategies, ownership alternatives, buying/selling business, franchising, venture capital and other related subjects. Both academic and hands-on real world exercises will be included. Prerequisite: any accounting course.


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  • MGT 197 Internship: Management


    1-3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive work experience in a job directly related to their academic major and career goals. Students will be responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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