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History
  

  • 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 Resource Management

    3 unit(s)
    Investigates how current and future technology influences Human Resource Management (HRM). Students will learn how to utilize technology to improve outcomes for organizations by improving HRM processes and making data-driven decisions. Topics include current trends in technology that impact HRM. The basics of workforce analytics are explored through case study 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.


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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.


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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. Prerequisite(s): Complete a minimum of 21 units of the program.


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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. 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 master’s 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 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): BUS 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 316 Software Engineering Leadership

    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 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 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): BUS 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. These courses include: ITM 300 , ITM 304 , ITM 316 , ITM 318 , ITM 323 , LEAD 300 , LEAD 303 , and PM 342 .


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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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Law
  

  • LAW 110 Contract Law

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    Contract law governs the enforceability and enforcement of promises. As such, it is an essential building block in the formation of commercial and other formal, legal arrangements. In Contracts, students will learn the policies, principles, and rules relating to (1) contract formation; (2) the requirement of what is known as “consideration” to support a contract and its exceptions; (3) equitable bases for enforcing promises; (4) legal remedies for breach of contract as well as for equitable causes of action; and (5) the requirement of a “writing” for certain contracts. This course will study the common law (i.e., judge-made law) and select portions of the Uniform Commercial Code (a model statute adopted in many jurisdictions).


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  • LAW 111 Torts: the Law of Civil Harms

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    Torts: the Law of Civil Harms introduces students to the three major categories of torts, or civil harms, namely intentional torts, negligent torts and strict liability torts. In addition, the course will allow students to master the elements of and defenses to each category of tort. The course will also allow students to examine the policies used to justify and criticize the different types of torts. The course will thus involve extensive discussion of the aims and challenges of the torts system, and its socio-economic functions, including consideration of matters such as defective products and medical malpractice liability.


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  • LAW 112 Procedure

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    Procedure will introduce students to the fundamental aspects of both U.S. civil and criminal procedure, as well as introducing them to the basic procedural aspects of many administrative law proceedings. The course will introduce students to the common law, constitutional law and statutory law justifications for different features of civil and criminal procedure. The course thus will explore the differences between civil procedure, which enables people to litigate civil disputes, and criminal procedure. Thus, students will acquire familiarity with the steps required to initiate a civil lawsuit, including such matters as pleading, discovery, the role of the court and jury, motions, and appeal. In the criminal procedure context, students will learn about the constitutional and other rights of criminal defendants (e.g., the right to counsel) and the extent of police powers (e.g., confessions, lineups and search and seizure), in addition to covering topics such as prosecutorial discretion, the role of grand and trial juries and topics like criminal sentencing, appellate review and habeas corpus.


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  • LAW 113 Legal Writing and Research

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    Legal Writing and Research is a skills-based course that provides students with the essential tools to conduct legal analysis and to research, organize and write legal documents. In addition, students will develop fundamental research skills using a wide range of legal materials, as well as learning how to reference and cite legal sources. During the course, students will learn how to research and draft basic, widely used legal documents, including a client advice letter, a predictive memorandum based on a case file and a persuasive motion for a trial court. The course will also include exercises in oral advocacy, defending and explaining some of the documents produced by students in the course.


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  • LAW 114 Property Law

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    In Property Law, students will be introduced to and acquire mastery of the basic principles of Property Law in all of its social, economic and legal dimensions. Property Law covers a wide range of concerns, including real, personal, and intellectual property. As such, Property Law introduces students to a multitude of different, specialized substantive legal areas, such as family law, land use law, landlord-tenant law real estate law, wills, trusts and estate law, and others. The course also affords students the ability to understand and master the difference between common, or judge-made, law and statutory law enacted by legislators; this allows students to examine the debates about the ideal sources of lawmaking. Finally, Property Law will allow students to develop analytical and drafting skills related to documents as diverse as a residential lease and an estate plan and last will and testament.


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  • LAW 115 Constitutional Law

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    Constitutional Law focuses on developing knowledge of constitutional law and litigation as well as skills related to legal analysis, professionalism, and practical legal writing. The course will introduce students to a wide range of substantive knowledge, including the following: the role and purpose of constitutions generally and the influences and history of the U.S. Constitution; the purpose and function of the U.S. federal judicial, executive, and legislative branches; the reach and application of the federal Constitution in relation to all levels of government action and private conduct; and the history and importance of federal jurisprudence related to separation of powers, federalism, substantive due process, and equal protection.


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  • LAW 116 Administrative Law

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    Administrative Law surveys the organization, authority, and procedures of civil administrative agencies in relation to rulemaking, adjudication, and judicial review of administrative rulings and decisions. As such, Administrative Law explores the constitutional powers and limitations of government actors, as well as exploring controversies about the breadth of governmental power. The course examines the role of both U.S. federal and state administrative agencies. Administrative Law also introduces students to major areas of regulated activity, from bankruptcy and family law to communications, financial and securities, and trade law.


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  • LAW 120 Asylum and Refugee Law

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    The course focuses on U.S. and national asylum law and procedure, international refugee protection law and procedure, and significant debates regarding these topics. Students will become familiar with the procedures and processes for the various agencies directed to handle asylum and refugee matters, including USCIS, US ICE, Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal courts of review. Considerable time will be devoted to considering the policy and philosophical justifications for and against various asylum and refugee laws and regulations.


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  • LAW 121 Criminal Law

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    This course introduces students to the study of substantive criminal law. It examines the rules of conduct for major crimes against persons and property - from homicide to burglary, robbery and arson - and the defenses to such crimes. The course also considers the development of and philosophical rationales for criminal law, including debates about topics such as punishment, incarceration, and rehabilitation. Students will also be asked to consider criminal law through a social justice lens and compare the approaches to criminal law in the U.S. to that of other countries.


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  • LAW 122 Introduction to Intellectual Property Law

    3 unit(s)
    (New course under development.)

    This course provides an overview of the main fields of intellectual property (IP) law, including trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It explores the theoretical justifications for providing “property-like” rights in the intangibles that each of these main doctrinal areas of IP law protects. The course examines what is protected by each type of IP, what is required to have valid IP rights, what rights the IP owner has, what limits apply to those rights, if any, and what constitutes a violation of those rights.


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  • LAW 700A Civil Procedure I

    3 unit(s)
    This yearlong course is a survey of the procedures regulating the litigation of civil disputes. Civil Procedure I covers personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, venue, and choice of law.


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  • LAW 705A Contracts I

    3 unit(s)
    This yearlong course covers basic contract law, including contract formation and legal devices designed to police the bargaining process. It also covers problems of performance, excuses from performance, breach of contract, remedies, third-party beneficiary contracts, assignments, and delegation of contract rights and duties.     


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  • LAW 710 Criminal Law

    3 unit(s)
    This course focuses on the study of substantive criminal law. It examines the rules of conduct for major crimes against persons and property and the defenses to such crimes. The course also considers the development of and philosophical rationales for criminal law.


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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. An additional materials fee of $26.00 will be charged at the time of registration. 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 60 Law and Literature

    3 unit(s)
    This course introduces students to a range of modern and contemporary literature in conversation with theories of the law and of the state. Students will examine how relationships are drawn in literature between citizens and states in the contemporary world, and how studying the separate disciplines of law and literature can help us to understand them both more clearly. The course addresses human rights, nationalisms, and state formation and failure in literature from the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. 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. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: ACCTG 145 . 


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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 165 Corporate Social Responsibility

    3 unit(s)
    This course will focus on the issues facing organizations that are managing corporate social responsibility. It will explore the premise that business organizations should filter their market strategies through the concept of shared societal value. Using concepts and models from the field of corporate social responsibility, the course will require the application of business theory and practice to real world examples. Examples of topics to be included are: stakeholder view of the business, financial view of the business, shared societal value, tragedy of the commons, agency theory, creative destruction, regulation. Critique of these models and theories as they apply to real world situations will be an important part of the course curriculum. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A . 


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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 180 Global Human Resources

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the economic drivers of international business management, the strategic orientation of organizations in capturing these economic benefits, and the role of human resource management in ensuring that human capital can function effectively. The course compares and contrasts operations of domestic versus international businesses and how business practices need to be adapted to operate successfully in foreign markets. The course will focus on basic concepts of Human Resources Management, and apply them in the international setting via application of case studies. Students will apply a framework to identify and pose solutions to challenging global issues in Human Resources. Prerequisite(s): MGT 179 .


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  • MGT 182 Global Culture for Business

    3 unit(s)
    This course focuses on the critical nature of culture in global business. The concept of globalization fosters the understanding of the interconnectedness of cultures and societies geographically wide apart. Students will gain greater awareness of cultural sensitivities needed for success within the domestic work environment, but also within growing global markets. The course offers a platform for analysis and discussion of the role culture plays, and the consequences which can ensue when it is not understood, or respected, in the global business environment. Cultural dimensions include context, individualism, formality, communication style, and time/space orientation, and their roles within the business environment. Through case studies in global culture, students will analyze, and pose solutions to critical cultural problems in international business, while also further developing their critical thinking skills. Prerequisite(s): MGT 179 .


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  • MGT 184 Global Strategic Planning

    3 unit(s)
    The course applies the concept of strategy to international business. Students review the concept of Competitive Advantage and analyze it as the driver of strategy. The course considers the role that strategic planning plays in expanding to global markets. Study of mission, vision and values, environmental scanning, and strategic analysis are applied to issues in global business. Students apply a case method approach to strategic issues and gain new skills in developing large scale projects related to global strategy. The course enables students to see business in a holistic way, equipping them with new skills to help their firms make the most effective strategic decisions in a highly competitive global economy. Prerequisite(s): MGT 179 .


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  • MGT 186 Global Supply Chain Management

    3 unit(s)
    This course applies inventory theory to global supply chain management. The course covers the strategic relationships necessary for Supply Chain Management as well as the tactical activities of Logistics, Purchasing and Operations from a global perspective. Prerequisite(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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  • MGT 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Management

    1-6 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in management. The department chair will select topics. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • MGT 199 Directed Study in Management

    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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  • MGT 301 Entrepreneurship and New Business Development

    3 unit(s)
    Studies the underlying principles and theories of entrepreneurship and small business development, exploring both “how-tos,” upsides, and pitfalls. Entrepreneurial strategies and management alternatives will be examined. Emphasis on managing innovation and starting new ventures and/or small businesses, acquiring other businesses and making existing enterprises more profitable. Students will work on their own projects while learning the ins and outs of being successful entrepreneurs. Both academic and practical considerations will be emphasized, with the principles presented applicable to both established organizations and startups.


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  • MGT 312 Business Planning for Entrepreneurs

    3 unit(s)
    Designed to provide students with knowledge and practical skills for entrepreneurs and business managers so they can effectively develop plans and strategies for innovative business enterprises. Covers opportunity assessment, identification of competitive advantage, financial forecasting, alternate financing sources, valuation methodologies, legal issues and organizational development. Students will have the opportunity to prepare a business plan and gain feedback from experienced professionals. Prerequisite(s): FI 300 .


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  • MGT 345 Context of Business

    3 unit(s)
    Provides the framework for understanding the critical impact of the international, legal, political, social, environmental and cultural roles played by the business enterprise in conducting its business. Focuses on the obligations of the individual managers and the corporation as a whole. Corequisite(s): LEAD 303 .


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  • MGT 348 Negotiating in Business

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective negotiator. Applications include employment and salary negotiations; negotiating with employees/employers; sales negotiations; and negotiating with colleagues. Stresses knowledge, discipline and skill that students need to achieve their objectives during negotiations.


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  • MGT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Management

    1- 6 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in management. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • MGT 398 Internship: Management

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in management. They 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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  • MGT 399 Directed Study

    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): completion of six graduate seminars in the advanced program; consent of the department.


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Marketing
  

  • MKT 50 Foundations and Strategy of Digital Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    As we deepen our relationships with the internet and our devices, there is more opportunity to communicate to customers online. Today over 50% of all marketing expenditure in the US goes to digital marketing and this number is growing every year. In this course, you will be introduced to the world of digital marketing and how to create strategies that ensure you achieve your marketing goals. You will understand how to think about your customer, different channels you have available to you and how to measure and improve your marketing campaigns.

    This course aims to develop the student’s understanding of marketing in the context of a business and provide a framework for students to think about concepts such as segmentation, targeting, value propositions, and metrics. The course culminates in a final presentation in which the student will use the PACE framework to analyze and create a digital marketing plan for a chosen company. This is the first course in Facebook’s Digital Marketing curriculum and is required to gain the Digital Marketing certification. Corequisite(s): ENGL 1A .


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  • MKT 55 Marketing Content Strategy and Branding

    3 unit(s)
    In this course you will dive deeper into branding and discover content marketing. You will learn why branding is crucial at every step of the customer journey and how to use content marketing to attract a defined audience through creating and distributing exciting content. The course gives you the opportunity to learn about best practices for creating effective content across various digital marketing channels. It aims to push students to explore concepts such as consumer psychology, appropriate content, and strategy and search engine optimization. Students will also have the opportunity to create their own marketing content for various platforms. Prerequisite(s): MKT 50 .


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  • MKT 100 Principles of Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of marketing. Students will learn about price policies, channels of distribution, promotion techniques, the management of products and services and marketing research. The course also covers the impact of government regulations and competitive practices, integration of marketing with other activities of the business enterprise, and strategic implications of marketing actions.


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  • MKT 102 Consumer Behavior

    3 unit(s)
    Investigates the cultural, psychological and behavioral factors affecting consumers’ actions and the demand for consumer products and services. Students will learn the impact of consumer behavior on the marketing strategies of firms and the role of marketing in shaping consumer demand. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 .


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  • MKT 103 Marketing Research

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the research methods and techniques applicable to problem solving in marketing. Through a project-based class, students will learn to prepare a market research proposal, gather survey data, statistically analyze results and present a professional report. This class emphasizes the importance of marketing research in domestic and international markets. Students also gain a sound knowledge of internet-based research tools. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100  and MATH 40 .


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  • MKT 105 Integrated Marketing Communication

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes the total range of activities involved in marketing communication: advertising, selling, sales management, public relations and sales. Students will learn strategies and tools to develop favorable inter- and intracompany relationships. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 .


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  • MKT 108 Digital Marketing Principles

    3 unit(s)
    The internet and new devices to access the internet have profoundly changed marketing methods and will continue to change how organizations will communicate and connect with customers. Digitally-empowered consumers have access to information any time and any where while also giving consumers control over the information they receive. Students will learn how to develop an effective digital marketing strategy, analyze key performance metrics, evaluate a product offering, identify pricing alternatives, create digital marketing communications, and explore ethical and legal issues. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100 .


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