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ACC310 Principles of Accounting (4.0 credits)
This course teaches students the basic foundations for accounting principles. The 6 main topics are: an introduction to basic elements of financial accounting, setting up and using a general journal, how to record and analyze financial transactions, various types of accounts and how to use them, and accounting methods for different types of business. SAP R/3 concepts will be introduced. Students may also use certain kinds of accounting software.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s Consent
ACC400 Cost Accounting (3.0 credits)
Students taking this course are taught the relationships among cost, volume, and profit, the process and job-order methods; standard costs, activity based costing, variance analysis, quantitative method and models used in management. It also teaches the students how to use their fundamental knowledge in decision making in a business.
Prerequisite: ACC310
ACC450 Intermediate Accounting - I (3.0 credits)
This course is only for students who are interested in becoming accounting professionals. This course builds on the knowledge obtained in Principles of Accounting series. Students are taught how to understanding financial accounting and accounting standards, required disclosures, financial statement preparation, and an in depth study of current assets, how to calculate revenues and fixed assets. Students will be taught how to use popular accounting tools for both homework and exercises.
Prerequisite: ACC310 and FIN400
ACC480 Intermediate Accounting - II (3.0 credits)
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Accounting - I (ACC452). Students are taught about current and long-term liabilities, investments, stockholders’ equity, post-retirement benefits, leases and cash flow statements.
Prerequisite: ACC450
ACC500 Introduction to Taxation (3 credits)
This course covers taxation concepts applied to individual’s income, deductions, credits, property transactions, and tax accounting methods. An understanding of the concepts will enable students to prepare quality individual income tax returns as a professional. The course will also cover taxation rules governing financial planning.
Prerequisite: ACC310
ACC510 Advanced Accounting (3.0 credits)
This course is designed for accounting track graduate students who want to have a complete understanding of the concept of consolidation requirements, consolidated financial statements, and accounting techniques relating to particular types of business and non-business entities. The student will also explore various tax aspects of consolidated financial statements and participate in case studies.
Prerequisite: ACC450
ACC512 Federal Taxation of Business Enterprises (3.0 credits)
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the concepts of federal taxation of corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. An understanding of the concepts will enable students to prepare corporation and partnership tax returns in a professional environment. Also covered are rules governing estates and trusts.
Prerequisite: ACC490
ACC520 Managerial Accounting (3.0 credits)
This class applies the essentials of financial accounting to the practice of management. Students will understand cost definitions, cost concepts, cost behavior and cost estimation; also, how cost accounting is applied to manufacturing and service organizations, the principles of planning and control for effective cost-related management, capital budgeting, cash flow statements, and how to analyze financial statements.
Prerequisite: instructor’s consent.
ACC530 Auditing (3.0 credits)
In this course, students learn auditing techniques with an emphasis on the Electronic Data Processing environment, audit procedures, practice and programs; working paper preparation and report writing. The students will experience using electronic auditing software to work on their homework and projects.
Prerequisite: ACC202
ACC540 Accounting Information Systems (3.0 credits)
This course provides a conceptual framework for contemporary accounting information systems and accounting cycles. It covers database concepts, internal control, transaction cycle and business process, expenditure cycle, conversion cycle, general ledger, and enterprise resource-planning systems. Students may be introduced to SAP R/3 for data manipulation and report generation.
Prerequisite: ACC202
FIN 400 Fundamentals of Finance (4.0 credits)
Students taking this course will be introduced to the world of finance. Financial management is a technique used by corporation managers to raise and allocate capital in a manner that will maximize revenue and stabilize the firm’s future cash flows. This course examines the concepts and techniques available to financial managers as they address various aspects of the financing and investment. Topics include financial background, financial statements, a review of accounting, and taxes; cash flow and financial analysis, time value of money, the financial system and interest, the characteristics of bonds, the valuation and characteristics of stocks, capital budgeting, risk and return, and also international finance. A case study will be applied to assist students’ learning. SAP R/3 may be introduced.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s Consent
FIN510 Financial Management (3.0 credits)
This class teaches students to apply the essentials of financial accounting to the practice of management. Students will understand the definition, behavior, concepts, and estimation of cost; and also about how cost accounting is applied in manufacturing and service organizations, the principles of planning and control for cost-related management, cash flow statements, capital budgeting, and how to analyze financial statements.
Prerequisite: FIN310 or Instructor’s Consent
FIN520 Investments (3.0 credits)
This course will cover the basis of investment and how to manage it. Students will be taught about theory and empirical evidence, related to market efficiency, portfolio theory, assess pricing models, factor models, and option pricing theory. Students are taught to combine market research results and electronic information sources to create investment strategies.
Prerequisite: FIN 510
LAW410 Introduction to Business Law (4.0 credits)
This course is an introductory-level course for students interested in U.S. business law. The course will prepare students in spotting potential legal issues in the operation of businesses so they can operate legally and know when to consult an attorney before taking action. The course begins with an overview of the U.S. legal system, its fundamental structures and processes. Emphasis is placed on the increasing role of administrative agencies, as well as on basic contract law principles. Students will also be exposed to several substantive areas of law affecting business.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s Consent
MBA598 Master's Project (3.0 credits)
This course is designed to develop student’s research abilities. The student or project group will conduct the project under the close supervision of a project advisor. The research and development approach must employ up-to-date information and methodologies. Students are required to: 1.) Make decisions on the subject and formulation of the objective, 2.) Plan the research and development procedures and practical approach, 3.) Set a time table and operation instructions, and generate a proposal, 4.) Carry out their plan 5.) Exam and write a report regarding the results at the end. The project topic and proposal must be approved by the project advisor. The format of the report must be in accordance with CSBU's project style guide and be approved by the advisor and tech writer.
Prerequisite: Advisor’s approval
MBA599A Master's Thesis - I (3.0 credits)
This is the first part of a 2-part master's thesis course designed for students in the Business Administration program who plans to pursue his/her research interests on a deeper level. Each part requires one trimester to complete half of the entire project work. In this first part, the advisor will assist the student in identifying the research topic, shaping research ideas, and defining the research objectives and scope. The student then performs the following: topic studies, defining the project objectives and procedures, writing a project proposal and submitting it to the administration after obtaining his/her advisor's approval, working on research and implementation of the project, and documenting findings. Students are required to meet with the advisor regularly.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing
MBA599B Master's Thesis - II (3.0 credits)
This is the second part of the master's thesis course. At the beginning of the semester, the student should draw a conclusion on the research and development work for the project and begin to write a thesis report. The student should make and analyze the project work and results. This way, the student will gain in depth knowledge of the selected subject and develop independent thinking and research capabilities. The report must be approved by the advisor and a tech writer. Upon completion of the project, the student is required to conduct an open-forum presentation of the project.
Prerequisite: MBA599A
MBA 600 Case and independent study (3.0 credits)
Independent studies tailors to student special interest in business administration under the direction of an instructor who is knowledgeable in the field. It may consist of reading, homework, tests, projects or presentations determined the instructor.
MGT310 Principles of Management (4.0 credits)
Students who take this course will learn the foundations and basic skills of management. Specifically, students learn organizational structure and environment, and develop skills in setting objectives in planning, leading, organizing, decision-making, controlling and motivating, communication and negotiating, and managing information for decision making. SAP R/3 may be introduced as demo software.
Prerequisite: instructor’s Consent
MGT451 Organizational Behavior and Management (3.0 credits)
Students who take this course will explore the complex dimension of organizational behavior including examination of experiential and conceptual approaches to communication, self-awareness, motivation, perception and problem solving. Students explorer interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects to learn about the management of change, theories in leadership and organizational issues. Students will participate in real case projects.
Prerequisite: MGT 310 or Instructor’s Consent
MGT481 Entrepreneurship and Venture Business (3.0 credits)
This course teaches students the full range of the entrepreneurial process including the evaluation, development, and creation of a successful business. It will help the potential entrepreneurs and professionals visualize and experience entrepreneurial development. The course explores the entrepreneurial approach to resources such as the development of an organizational structure, financing entrepreneurial ventures, market analysis, and screening venture opportunities. Individuals will experiment and evaluate what it takes to be an entrepreneur including developing the plan for a new business.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and MGT 451 or Instructor’s Consent
MGT501 Human Resources Management (3.0 credits)
This course provides students and practicing managers with a comprehensive overview of essential personnel management concepts and techniques. The focus is on essential topics such as job analysis, candidate screening, interviewing, testing, hiring, evaluating, training, motivating, promoting, compensating and their associated legal constraints. Additional topics covered include global HR, diversity awareness and training, and sexual harassment legal requirements. Practical applications such as how to appraise performance and benefits and handle grievances are explored. Additionally, developing independent work teams that foster creativity and innovation will be discussed
Prerequisite: MGT451 or Instructor’s Consent
MGT506 Production and Operations Management (3.0 credits)
This course is designed to teach students basic theories about production and operations management. Emphases will be on planning, organizing, controlling, and balancing quantitative aspects and behavioral applications in production/operations management; operations strategy will be the guide for topical integration. The students will learn about basic management processes, resource conversions, and behavioral applications within production/operations. Specific topics include operations management, operations strategies for competitive advantage, forecasting in operations, facility and layout planning, product and process design choices, scheduling, inventory control and quality control. The PP, MM, and QM modules of SAP R/3 will be used as demo software.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or Instructor’s Consent
MGT510 Project and Risk Management (3.0 credits)
This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing the project management area of study. Students will be introduced to the principles of project and program management, followed by the roles of project management, matrix organization and project management techniques, leading students to the efficiently execute and complete projects. Students will also learn how to identify and analyze project risks, and how to reduce or eliminate risk-related factors. These techniques are useful in project proposal development. Methods for ongoing risk assessment and project performance evaluation are included. SAP R/3 may be utilized for hands-on experience.
Prerequisite: MGT 451 or Instructor’s Consent
MGT 511 Organizational Behavior (3.0 credits)
This course focuses on the challenges of managing complex systems. We will explore the leadership and motivational skills relevant to performing as an effective manager, and discuss the different roles associated with managing the individual, the unit, the organization, and the larger system.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent
MGT515 Supply Chain Management for E-Business (3.0 credits)
Students taking this course will learn about applying evolving methods in integrating the process of product distribution and supply chain management using electronic business skills. This course will teach students specific methods that will allow them to profitably and efficiently fulfill customer demand through the Internet.
Prerequisite: MGT506
MGT530 Managing for Quality Improvement (3.0 credits)
This course introduces the principles of quality management to students in the context of organizational and cultural change dedicated to the continuous improvement of products and services. The course will focus on quality control and quality assurance in project execution and ongoing operation environment. Students will learn about quality planning and quality management through hands on practice, including quality plan development and execution, quality management processes and implementation. Many quality management techniques and methodologies will be introduced during the course, and students will be lectured about ISO 9000 and other quality standards.
Prerequisite: MGT451 or Instructor’s Consent
MGT540 International Business Management (3.0 credits)
This class teaches students to review the classic five functions of management: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Students will compare managerial practices of many countries. The class will also cover the importance of quality and continuous improvement for gaining a competitive edge. Students will learn practical aspects of management from actual case studies, the strategic considerations for management in the international environment, and the roles of the latest information technologies, including computer networks, decision support systems, telecommuting, and CAD, CAM, CAE.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent
MGT542 Technology Product Management and Marketing (3.0 credits)
This course is designed to give students a practical experience in product development, and focuses on the management of engineering and technology activities. Topics include technology product design, planning, production, marketing, sales, and maintenance; technological product life cycle from research and development through new product introduction, marketing requirement documentation (MRD), product positioning, channel inventory management, outbound communications, and the organizational role of the product marketing manager. Case study and project presentations are required.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent
MGT601 Strategic Management (3.0 credits)
This is an advanced-level case study course that integrates the technical skills and concepts of accounting, finance, marketing management, statistics, and computer applications among others. The course first covers the concepts and techniques of strategic management, followed by case studies. Topics cover an overview of the strategic management process, the three strategy-making tasks, industry and competitive analyses, evaluating company resources and competitive capabilities, strategy and competitive advantages, matching strategy to a company’s situation, evaluating the strategies of diversified companies, implementing strategy, and case studies.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent
MGT603 Manpower Planning (3.0 Credits)
This course begins with the discussion of the need for manpower planning and gives samples of plans developed for various types of organizations such as manufacturing, high-tech, small business, etc. This course would give students an opportunity to learn about and develop a manpower plan which is part of the Business Plan and also an ongoing dynamic document developed as a part of the Strategic Planning component of the organization. It also has to do with scheduling, rosters and succession planning which is a process of identifying a long-term plan for the orderly replacement of key employees. The course also explores cases of developing a manpower plan including developing a Gap Analysis to determine manpower needs and budgeting for the manpower needs. Developing new HR manpower configurations such as self-managed teams, telecommuting, outsourcing, temps-to-hire and other methods to make companies more flexible and offer economical solutions to the high cost of knowledge workers. The course includes case studies and actual writing of several manpower plans for various sizes of organizations.
Prerequisite: MGT501
MKT310 Principles of Marketing (3.0 Credits)
This course introduces the major principles of marketing, marketing’s role within the company and in the global economy. Studies will focus on how to find marketing opportunities with market segmentation, how to get information for marketing decisions, the elements of product planning and new product development, wholesalers and retailers and their strategies, pricing, and promotion.
MKT450 Marketing Management (3.0 Credits)
This course studies marketing management by analyzing real-world cases. Students will learn to implement and execute the marketing process through situation assessment, strategy formulation, marketing planning, marketing implementation and evaluation.
Prerequisite: MKT310
MKT 504 Marketing (3.0 Credits)
This course introduces students to the marketing strategies and tactics that provide competitive opportunities for healthcare organizations. The course focuses on the marketing elements of price, place, product and promotion, concepts that are the basis of constructing and implementing a marketing strategy. Other topics include market research, product strategy, new technology and MD's, branding, multi-cultural marketing and promotional decisions, including crisis communications. The class work includes cases, theory and an independent project.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor's Consent.
MKT 541 Strategies Marketing (3.0 Credits)
This course teaches students fundamental concepts and practices in marketing research and data analysis, and use of the data and financial analysis to set strategic positioning strategies. Students will learn both the primary source (such as surveys) as well as secondary sources (Internet, publications, etc.) in research techniques and engage to their own marketing research projects. . Emphasis will be on practical marketing research skills of development and basic analysis mechanism leading to strategic marketing. Although statistical analysis will be covered in the course, quantitative analysis skills will be the main focus. The course also supports an overview of quantitative and qualitative tools for strategic marketing, market segmentation process, strategic positioning, and channel marketing issues. Case studies and marketing requirements reports are required.
MKT542 International Marketing (3.0 Credits)
This course considers how culture and environment of different countries affect marketing strategy, how to perform a comprehensive analysis of a country to support marketing plan formulation, the strategic implications of different market groups around the world, and special insights on international marketing from a study of special cases.
Prerequisite: MKT450 or instructor’s consent.
MKT545 International Trade and Operations (3.0 Credits)
The course is designed to develop the knowledge and understanding of the global marketing environment and of the concepts, tools, and theory that will prepare the students to take the responsibility for successful global market penetration for his/her business organization. The perspective of the course is managerial, i.e., the ability to identify opportunity, resolve problems, and implement solutions and programs.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor’s consent.
BIOE 513 Introduction to Biotechnology (3.0 Credits)
Hands-on experience with fundamental techniques of the biotechnology industry. The course presents topics of biotechnology and discusses the scientific and social issues. Participants will explore textbooks, journals, lab kits and other resources available to teachers.
BIOE 531 PROTEIN ENGINEERING (3.0 Credits)
This is design and engineering of optimized bimolecular emphasizing proteins, combinatorial methodologies, protein structure and function, and biophysical analyses of modified bio-molecules. Clinically relevant examples from the literature and industry.
Prerequisite: Basic biochemistry.
BIOE 532 LARGE-SCALE NEURAL MODELING (3.0 Credits)
Emphasis is on cortical computation, from feature maps in the neocortex to episodic memory in the hippocampus, and the roles of recurrent connectivity, rhythmic activity, spike synchrony, synaptic plasticity, and noise and heterogeneity. Techniques to predict and quantify network behavior applied to data recorded from models programmed and run in real-time on neuromorphic hardware developed for this purpose.
BIOE 550 Advanced Immunology (3.0 Credits)
Monoclonal antibody production; lymphokine analysis; flow cytometric methods (cell sorting), phenotype analysis, DNA analysis; affinity chromatography; mRNA purification; cDNA production; electroporation; immune electron microscopy; rate nephelometry.
BIOE 555 ADVANCED BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING (3.0 Credits)
Approaches to combining new biological knowledge and methods with quantitative engineering principles for the production of beneficial products, quantitative review of biochemistry and metabolism. Applications of recombinant DNA technology, synthetic biology, and metabolic engineering. The modern production of protein pharmaceuticals as a paradigm for advanced process development principles within the framework of current business and regulatory requirements.
Prerequisite: BIOE 431 or equivalent.
BIOE 561 Biotechnology I (3.0 Credits)
The topics covered in this course will include gel electrophoresis for analysis of proteins and nucleic acids; radiochemistry; DNA and RNA synthesis, isolation, cloning, and sequencing; RFLP; expression of proteins; and restriction enzyme analysis.
BIOE 570 MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE LABORATORY (3.0 Credits)
Fabrication of microfluidic devices for biological applications. Photolithography, soft lithography and micromechanical valves and pumps. Emphasis is on device design, fabrication, and testing.
BIOE 574A BIODESIGN INNOVATION: NEEDS FINDING AND CONCEPT CREATION (3.0 Credits)
Two quarter sequence. Strategies for interpreting clinical needs, researching literature, and searching patents. Clinical and scientific literature review, techniques of intellectual property analysis and feasibility, basic prototyping, and market assessment. Student entrepreneurial teams create, analyze, and screen medical technology ideas, and select projects for development.
BIOE 574B BIODESIGN INNOVATION: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (3.0 Credits)
Two quarters sequence, concept development and implementation. Early factors for success; how to prototype inventions and refine intellectual property. Lectures, guest medical pioneers, and entrepreneurs about strategic planning, ethical considerations, new venture management, and financing and licensing strategies. Cash requirements; regulatory (FDA), reimbursement, clinical, and legal strategies, and business or research plans.
BIOE 586 NEUROMUSCULAR BIOMECHANICS (3.0 Credits)
The interplay between mechanics and neural control of movement. State of the art assessment through a review of classic and recent journal articles. Emphasis is on the application of dynamics and control to the design of assistive technology for persons with movement disorders.
BIOE 590 INTRODUCTION TO BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH (3.0 Credits)
Preference to medical and bioengineering graduate students. Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary field that leverages the disciplines of biology, medicine, and engineering to understand living systems, and engineer biological systems and improve engineering designs and human and environmental health. Topics include: imaging; molecular, cell, and tissue engineering; biomechanics; biomedical computation; biochemical engineering; biosensors; and medical devices. Limited enrollment.
BIOE 654 SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY AND METABOLIC ENGINEERING (3.0 Credits)
Principles for the design and optimization of new biological systems. The development of new enzymes, metabolic path-ways, and organisms for the production of central metabolites, amino acids, pharmaceutical proteins, polypeptide and polyketide antibiotics, and isoprenoids.
Prerequisite: BIOE 455 or equivalent; 455 may be taken concurrently.
BIOE 684 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN CARDIOVASCULAR BIOENGINEERING (3.0 Credits)
Lumped parameter, one-dimensional nonlinear and linear wave propagation, and three-dimensional modeling techniques applied to simulate blood flow in the cardiovascular system and evaluate the performance of cardiovascular devices. Construction of anatomic models and extraction of physiologic quantities from medical imaging data. Problems in blood flow within the context of disease research, device design, and surgical planning.
BIOE 685 MODELING AND SIMULATION OF HUMAN MOVEMENT (3.0 Credits)
Direct experience with the computational tools used to create simulations of human movement. Lecture/labs on animation of movement; kinematics models of joints; forward dynamic simulation; computational models of muscles, tendons, and ligaments; creation of models from medical images; control of dynamic simulations; collision detection and contact models.
Prerequisite: 431 or equivalent.
MBTM 501 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (3.0 Credits)
Principles and Practices of Biotechnology (P&P) is a survey course that will serve as a foundation for further studies in the Master of Science in Biotechnology program. Students will develop a broad understanding of the scientific, political, and legal issues that have driven the development of the biotechnology industry. They will also develop an understanding of how these drivers interact with business and finance to influence the formation and growth of biotechnology companies. Students will be introduced to the ethical issues that help shape public policy regarding both agricultural and medical applications of biotechnology.
MBTM 502 MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES I (3.0 Credits)
The course scenario is that of a contract research organization considering offering fee-for-service genetic mutation detection. The students will be divided into two groups, each assessing a different mutation detection technology, either based on input genomic DNA or total RNA. The technologies will be evaluated for scientific merit (accuracy and sensitivity), cost, east-of-use, and comparison to alternative technologies. This analysis will be presented in a final team meeting presentation. Course topics will be covered in readings, lectures and facilitated discussions. Students will apply theoretical knowledge by performing laboratory experiments and data analysis activities and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in discussions, by leading topical presentations, and solving practical problems. There is emphasis on the processes of conducting experiments, recording processes and data in laboratory notebooks, presenting experimental results, and drawing conclusions to be presented in a lab meeting. The course emphasizes the opportunity for students to practice effective scientific communication in either written or oral formats.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or Instructor’s Consent.
MBTM 503 BUSINESS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY: FUNDAMENTALS (3.0 Credits)
The Business of Biotechnology: Fundamentals is designed to give the Masters in Biotechnology student an understanding of the basic business principles and the workings of the primary functional areas of businesses. A basic assumption is that the student has had no formal business education and has not worked in a business management position. The main objective of this course is to prepare the student for the two following courses in The Business of Biotechnology.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or Instructor’s Consent.
MBTM 504 BIOTECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS (3.0 Credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how a biotechnology company must operate to be successful and to develop a product for a targeted market. Students will learn about the specialties of nonclinical and clinical development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, manufacturing, quality control, and program management, as well as their interdependency in support of a specific marketing plan. Students will learn how each of these disciplines are coordinated and synchronized and will develop an appreciation of how the successful biotechnology firm becomes effective and efficient in operations. Students will participate in practical exercises, which include developing products to fill the corporate pipeline, adding value to their products, and generating revenue for their model firms.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or Instructor’s Consent.
MBTM 601 BUSINESS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES AND APPLICATION (3.0 Credits)
The course will focus on important business and managerial issues facing individuals in the biotechnology industries. One of the biggest challenges facing managers and executives in the biotechnology area is to constantly remain creative and innovative. The first session will present concepts and develop skills to encourage "thinking outside the box." While creativity and innovation are two significant proficiencies required in today’s dynamic biotech environment, the course also recognizes the importance of many other functional needs related to identifying, obtaining, and organizing/managing resources in building and sustaining a successful organization. Specifically, the CCA series will present the challenges related to specific functional areas in an organization – namely, product development, marketing, finance and accounting, management and leadership.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent.
MBTM 602 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN EARLY DRUG DISCOVERY (3.0 Credits)
This course provides students with an overview of the early drug discovery process, including target identification and validation, generation of diverse chemical libraries, assay development and high throughput screening, lead optimization by compound profiling, and drug targeting and delivery.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent.
MBTM 603 BUSINESS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY: FRONTIERS AND STRATEGIES (3.0 Credits)
The course will focus on introducing business strategy, a variety of types of business strategy, and issues that affect the analysis, development, and application of strategy in today's competitive environment. The course will use a variety of delivery tools including in-class lecture, case analysis, problems, "role plays", readings, etc. Assignments will be assigned on a bi-weekly basis and described in greater detail later in this guide. Typically, participants will be required to read several articles before a session, post input to specific questions related to the session, and prepare several case analyses to the session topics.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent.
MBTM 604 BIOTECHNOLOGY LAW AND SOCIETY (3.0 Credits)
The course will include a combination of lectures, guest speakers, case studies, and in-class exercises. Students are expected to read assigned materials prior to class and prepare discussion questions on individual materials and readings as a whole. Additionally, comments, questions and discussion will be posted by students and faculty in the interim times between sessions. These are expected to be more than questions for clarification.
Assignments will ask students to react to specific cases or questions utilizing assigned readings, in-class discussions and as appropriate, students' own work experience. Students are encouraged to cross-link material from other courses in the Program with this course. Likewise, discussions of challenges, conflicts arising from differing perspectives, opportunities for problem solving, creative thinking and good biotechnology management are encouraged.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent.
MBTM 605 Advanced BIOTECHNOLOGY: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES (3.0 Credits)
This course is designed as a capstone experience in which students will integrate and apply knowledge and skills gained in M.S. in Biotechnology Program to achieve a new level of synthesis and depth of understanding about an important problem in biotechnology today.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing or Instructor’s Consent.
HEAL 500 Advanced Theories and Concepts in Health Care (3.0 Credits)
This course promotes an understanding of the usefulness of models and theories in nursing and health care and of the advantages and difficulties linked to the teaching and applications of conceptual framework in these fields. Instruments necessary for the implementation and evaluation of a conceptual framework useful in nursing and health care are developed.
HEAL 512 Issues in Health Care Management (3.0 Credits)
The student examines current and significant issues in the health care field. Special emphasis is given to new and emerging theories, technique patterns of organization, and health care delivery systems. Students synthesize and integrate learning from the entire program. The course develops understanding and analysis of factors that determine changes in teaching systems in health professions. Concrete applications (group and individual assignments) are related to training situations experienced by students in their professional lives.
HEAL 520 Professional Values and Ethics in Health Care (3.0 Credits)
This course focuses on values and professional ethics in human rights issues. Students explore the theories of ethics and the components of those theories. The exploration enables the student to determine a step-by-step model of decision making when confronted with ethical problems.
HEAL 521 Program Development in Health Care (3.0 Credits)
This course involves step-by-step methods of program development in health care. It includes a study of conceptual frameworks: philosophical basis, the student, the setting, the knowledge component, learning strategies, and evaluation.
HEAL 522 Politics and Economics of Health Care (3.0 Credits)
This course involves a study of the three major pillars of health care politics and economics: cost, professional practices, and innovations.
HEAL 532 Quality Assurance of Health Care (3.0 Credits)
This course focuses on health care evaluation (especially nursing care evaluation). It involves the study of some evaluation instruments, the use of these instruments in an institution, and the use of the evaluation results for management.
HEAL 514 the Law and Health Services (3.0 Credits)
The law and legal processes that affect health services institutions are examined. The course presents an overview of legal principles concerned with torts, contracts, and liability as relevant to health institutions. Legal elements of labor relations in the health field and the legal obligations and malpractice law as applied to health professionals and administrators are discussed.
MGT 501 Human Resources Management (3.0 Credits)
This course provides students and practicing managers with a comprehensive overview of essential personnel management concepts and techniques. The focus is on essential topics such as job analysis, candidate screening, interviewing, testing, hiring, evaluating, training, motivating, promoting, compensating and their associated legal constraints. Additional topics covered include global HR, diversity awareness and training, and sexual harassment legal requirements. Practical applications such as how to appraise performance and benefits and handle grievances are explored. Additionally, developing independent work teams that foster creativity and innovation will be discussed.
Prerequisite: MGT451 or Instructor’s Consent.
FIN 510 Financial Management (3.0 Credits)
This class teaches students to apply the essentials of financial accounting to the practice of management. Students will understand the definition, behavior, concepts, and estimation of cost; and also about how cost accounting is applied in manufacturing and service organizations, the principles of planning and control for cost-related management, cash flow statements, capital budgeting, and how to analyze financial statements.
Prerequisite: FIN310 or Instructor’s Consent.
HEAL 600 Integrated Studies in Health Care (3.0 Credits)
Within this course, the student chooses a change he or she would like to introduce into his or her service, elaborates and implements a research/development project, and uses the results obtained. During the study, the student keeps a logbook and studies further any needed information. The student writes a detailed report and justifies the actions undertaken.
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